Hello All
Could I ask anyone that wrote to their MP to possibly give me some insight on what you wrote?
I’m going to write to mine today as I submitted my application March 28 (8 months) and submitted my biometrics August 26th (3 months this week).
Just getting a bit ridiculous now I think and well past a date I should have heard something....
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
A
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Here is what I sent:
Dear XXX,
I trust this note finds you well and you and your loved ones continue to stay safe amidst a very difficult time for the country at large given the situation with Covid-19.
I wanted to write to you this afternoon with the hopes of receiving some support with regards to my XXXXXXXX application with UKVI.
By way of introduction, my name is XXXX and I am a XXXX constituent. I reside at XXXXXXXX.
I wanted to bring your attention to my current XXXXXXX application. My unique application reference number is XXXXXX.
Please see the below timeline of dates.
June 11th 2020: Submitted online application for XXXXXXX.
August 1st: Received standard generic email from UKVI advising on application processing and operational delays due to Covid-19. At that point, I was given the option to reuse my existing biometrics once an app was released or wait until in person appointments became available.
August 28th: Received email inviting me to use the app to submit my updated photo.
August 29th: Submitted my information via the app.
September 22nd: Announcement on the Sopra Steria site stated that all applicants who used the app would be updated in two weeks (by Oct 3rd).
September 24th: This guidance was removed with no constructive additional information provided.
After seeing approvals come through for others who applied after I did - but opted for in person appointments - I have booked an in person appointment for October 16th in the hopes that this may help expedite my visa.
It has now been over 15 weeks (100+ days) in total since my online application submission on June 11th via UKVI, and I have yet to receive my updated visa and new Biometric Residence Permit. I understand that in a normal pre-pandemic world, applications for XXX would be processed in about XXXX weeks or so.
During this time, I have been unable to even consider scheduling travel out of the country to visit my immediate family (including my elderly mother and my adult son) overseas. This has taken place during a very difficult time where mental health and well-being is already being tested, only to be exacerbated by the lack of processing or movement with XXXXX applications.
I am by no means criticising UKVI or Home Office processes. I do understand the severe impact Covid-19 has had across all our lines of business, our professional lives, our health, our mental health and our overall day to day mindset. I would, however, be much obliged if you could please look into the status of my application.
In closing, please continue to stay safe, and thank you for your exemplary stewardship and servant leadership for the borough. I confess, due to my sense of hopelessness, I have never written to a political representative before, but perhaps the system in this country is more responsive to the people it represents.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Closing and name.
