I'm going insane over here right now. I know that it can take up to 12 weeks for a Visa application to be processed and a decision returned, but I really really really want to know if mine has made it any further in the process than "being opened".
I got an email from the British Consulate in New York that said:
Dear Applicant,
The package containing your UK visa application has been opened and your supporting documents organized in preparation for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.
Please note UKBA customer service standards for all applications are: to complete 90% of visa applications (except settlement categories) in not more than three weeks, 98%in six weeks and 100% in 12 weeks.
To view the current processing times for visa applications submitted to the British Consulate General in New York, please click the following link:
http://ukinusa.fco.gov.uk/en/
You will receive further e-mails advising you of -
1. When your application reaches the next stage of the process; review by an Entry Clearance Officer, and
2. The outcome of your application. This e-mail will also provide you with details of your return package.
We regret we are unable to respond to status enquiries. Further information on our services is available at www.visainfoservices.com
Sincerely,
UK Border Agency, New York
Since that email last week, I haven't heard another thing from them. I sent in my application 2 weeks ago. I figured that this week I'd at least have heard that it was being reviewed by now. Of course my state of mind isn't being helped by the fact that someone else I know has already had her visa approved and she sent hers in later than I sent mine. It's sort of freaking me out. I really want to know whether or not the UK is going to let me in!
Ok, well, rant over, for now. I just had to get that out there. I even woke up in the middle of the night last night after a dream that I'd gotten an email from them -and then I couldn't go back to sleep because my mind just kept racing. Well, happy Friday!
Did you ever find out?? I'm in the same dilema right now!!
ReplyDeleteI did find out! And I'm currently in the UK. :) It didn't take too much longer, and as the email promised they did send the other emails regarding my application being reviewed and about the outcome. Hope you find out soon.
DeleteAwww congrats that's awesome!! Im still waiting to hear its being reviewed. I got the email saying it had been opened last week today, so was hoping today would be the day it went further! Sooo nervous the stress is killing me :(
DeleteHopefully you'll find out soon. :) I know that once you get the email about them looking at your application it should be pretty quickly thereafter that you get a decision. I suggest not dying from the stress, cause then you won't be able to enjoy the UK. Good luck with your application!
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