Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline

Has anyone recently upgraded to priority? Hate this waiting game and am tempted.. Have seen some succeffuly u[graded and some weren't so lucky.

Unfortunately you can’t upgrate to priority after you’ve mailed in your application.


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Unfortunately you can’t upgrate to priority after you’ve mailed in your application.


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Hi masonjohnsmum thanks for your response! I know they officially say this but I have seen some people rang the line asked if they can do this and some had yes and some had no as their answer. Just wondering if anyone has tried recently

Hi masonjohnsmum thanks for your response! I know they officially say this but I have seen some people rang the line asked if they can do this and some had yes and some had no as their answer. Just wondering if anyone has tried recently

That line will tell you anything you want to hear. It's not an accurate source of information unfortunately.

Hi masonjohnsmum thanks for your response! I know they officially say this but I have seen some people rang the line asked if they can do this and some had yes and some had no as their answer. Just wondering if anyone has tried recently

DEFINITELY don't ring the call line (I refuse to call them a help line as they don't help).  They are a third party outsourced call line who have NO access to UKVI systems and have NO authority to say if the application will be treated as priority if you upgrade after you've posted the application.  As Margo said, they will likely just tell you what you want to hear. 

Ok thanks guys, will just have to put up with it and wait another couple of months!! :[

Ok thanks guys, will just have to put up with it and wait another couple of months!! :[

Now you can start thinking of excellent ways to use the money you have saved!  .

Mini-break to Europe? 

Hi masonjohnsmum thanks for your response! I know they officially say this but I have seen some people rang the line asked if they can do this and some had yes and some had no as their answer. Just wondering if anyone has tried recently

My husband rang last week to ask if we could upgrade to premium because he is tired of waiting! (Today is BD 35) He was told that they don't allow that 

I agree that the waiting is terrible! Hang in there and hopefully we all get good news soon 

Has anyone recently upgraded to priority? Hate this waiting game and am tempted.. Have seen some succeffuly u[graded and some weren't so lucky.

I know how painful the waiting can be.  Much like you, I regretted going non-expedited so my husband called UKVI and we were informed that once the biometrics were submitted, you cannot retroactively upgrade to expedited.  This was prior to joining this forum, which would have probably swayed my decision to call.  I'm currently on day 42...Hang in there. 

Now you can start thinking of excellent ways to use the money you have saved!  .

Mini-break to Europe? 

More like delayed honeymoon to the Caribbean!!

This is the official information on upgrading. 

Can I purchase Priority Visa Service/Settlement Priority Visa Service if I have already mailed my application at the UKVI Consulate?

No, you cannot purchase the Priority Visa Service/Settlement Priority Visa service once you have mailed your application to the respective UKVI Consulate for processing.

https://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/usa/frequently_asked_questions.html

More like delayed honeymoon to the Caribbean!!

That's a MUCH better idea! 

My husband rang last week to ask if we could upgrade to premium because he is tired of waiting! (Today is BD 35) He was told that they don't allow that 

I agree that the waiting is terrible! Hang in there and hopefully we all get good news soon 

Yep good luck everyone fingers crossed!!

I'm on day 37 today. Preparing for the full 60

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I'm on day 37 today. Preparing for the full 60

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You and I have the same biometrics date and I'm starting to think it will be close the full 60 as well.  There are quite a few of us (four I think) that all had biometrics done the first couple weeks of February. I'm so hopeful that the decision made emails start rolling in for us!

I'm right there with you...Day 45