Priority Spouse Visa FALL Timeline (Oct-Dec)

Ah, so they seem to be using a new email address for the new system.

In the past, when all the documents were sent to Sheffield, they would contact you to ask for extra documents using the VISAINFO.SHEFO@fco.gov.uk email address.

Actually both of these are being used. I've seen both in the Facebook groups.

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Approvals are quick.  Refusals take time.  I suspect you have a shiny visa flinging it's way to you. 

Very happy to read that. Unfortunately i've lost a lot of confidence with the Home Office so i'm very hesitant to get my hopes up despite sending a very organised detail application. I'll let everyone know how it goes.

Any idea how long it takes to receive the docs / passport back after a decision? I've got the return UPS tracking # but nothing is showing up so far.

Very happy to read that. Unfortunately i've lost a lot of confidence with the Home Office so i'm very hesitant to get my hopes up despite sending a very organised detail application. I'll let everyone know how it goes.

Any idea how long it takes to receive the docs / passport back after a decision? I've got the return UPS tracking # but nothing is showing up so far.

I've only seen 1 quick refusal and the person knew via email and as quickly her refusal was revoked, they even went as far as to call her and let her know as soon as her passport is received she will get the Visa. Everyone since then has been approvals.

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Hey guys,

Everything has been sent off (thank GOD) but I’ve just realised something: for one of the months that I was paid, the pay date fell on a Saturday, so was paid in my into my account on the Friday, the day before. I realised but amidst everything, forgot to mention it in my letter like I wanted to. Do you think this will be a problem? Every other month is fine, it’s just that payslip that has the discrepancy of something that my bank decides to do.

Eek!

My package is on its way back, within 30 hours of uploading documents.

If its accepted it must mean they print the actual visas pretty quick.

Emotionally prepared myself for any outcome though 

My package is on its way back, within 30 hours of uploading documents.

If its accepted it must mean they print the actual visas pretty quick.

Emotionally prepared myself for any outcome though 

Congratulations yay
Did you just upload them and send in as well


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Congratulations yay
Did you just upload them and send in as well


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Yes, just sent to the email they provided. I sent two emails but clearing labeled 1 of 2, 2 of 2. All the attachments wouldn't fit in one email despite compressing them.

Yes, just sent to the email they provided. I sent two emails but clearing labeled 1 of 2, 2 of 2. All the attachments wouldn't fit in one email despite compressing them.

Fabulous news


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My package is on its way back, within 30 hours of uploading documents.

If its accepted it must mean they print the actual visas pretty quick.

Emotionally prepared myself for any outcome though 

Congrats it will be a yes.

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Congratulations yay
Did you just upload them and send in as well


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I think November applications are getting processed now. Saw 2 today getting approved.

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Well I finally got the application received email from Sheffield...52 days after our materials were signed for in NY.

Congratulations to everybody who has been approved!


Visa Type: Spouse Visa
Priority Service: Yes (not through VFS)
Online app submitted: 9/25/18
Biometrics & docs sent: 9/26/18
Application delivered in NY: 9/27/18
Application received email: 12/7/18 (This was about two weeks after our MP contacted them and discovered they had never received any of our materials.)
Decision made email: TBA
Passport received: TBA

Well I finally got the application received email from Sheffield...52 days after our materials were signed for in NY.

Congratulations to everybody who has been approved!


Visa Type: Spouse Visa
Priority Service: Yes (not through VFS)
Online app submitted: 9/25/18
Biometrics & docs sent: 9/26/18
Application delivered in NY: 9/27/18
Application received email: 12/7/18 (This was about two weeks after our MP contacted them and discovered they had never received any of our materials.)
Decision made email: TBA
Passport received: TBA

Hopefully they will make up for lost time now! 

Well I finally got the application received email from Sheffield...52 days after our materials were signed for in NY.

Congratulations to everybody who has been approved!


Visa Type: Spouse Visa
Priority Service: Yes (not through VFS)
Online app submitted: 9/25/18
Biometrics & docs sent: 9/26/18
Application delivered in NY: 9/27/18
Application received email: 12/7/18 (This was about two weeks after our MP contacted them and discovered they had never received any of our materials.)
Decision made email: TBA
Passport received: TBA

Just curious, you say priority application but not through VFS.....  VFS is the only service provider for priority.  Color me confused! 

Well I finally got the application received email from Sheffield...52 days after our materials were signed for in NY.

Congratulations to everybody who has been approved!


Visa Type: Spouse Visa
Priority Service: Yes (not through VFS)
Online app submitted: 9/25/18
Biometrics & docs sent: 9/26/18
Application delivered in NY: 9/27/18
Application received email: 12/7/18 (This was about two weeks after our MP contacted them and discovered they had never received any of our materials.)
Decision made email: TBA
Passport received: TBA

Same as KFDancer.

What did you actually purchase for the priority service?

There is only one Priority Service you can buy, and that is the one offered by UKVI and purchased through the VFS Global website (VFS are UKVI’s commercial partner).

It’s called Settlement Priority Service and it costs $793.

It gets your application put to the front of the processing line when it arrives in Sheffield. It is completely separate to any shipping service you may decide to purchase.

See here for information about the settlement priority service:
https://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/us/en/premium-services/priority-visa-for-settlement

If you did not purchase this specific service, your application will not be processed as a priority application.

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I've been approved! Wishing luck to everyone who is still waiting and thank you for the help, support, and encouragement from this forum. Just wanted to add my timeline for those interested:

Visa Type: Spouse Visa
Priority Service: Yes
Online app submitted: 10/21/18
Biometrics & docs sent: 10/24/18
Application delivered in NY: 10/25/18
Application received email: 11/23/18
Email request for more docs due to "technical difficulties with scanning"  : 12/4/18
Requested docs emailed to Sheffield: 12/4/18
Decision made email: 12/6/18
Passport received: 12/7/18 Approved

31 business days from arrival in NY