Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa
Apr 19th 2022, 9:33 pm
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Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa
That's the first time I've seen that option. Which application centre did you apply through?
This is the general guidance we followed, and was confirmed in a subsequent communication from the biometric center: https://www.gov.uk/government/public...isa-in-the-usa
This is the general guidance we followed, and was confirmed in a subsequent communication from the biometric center: https://www.gov.uk/government/public...isa-in-the-usa
Once your appointment confirmation letter is stamped at the ASC, you will have 5 days to post this, your application form, current passport, UPS return shipping label, and any supporting documents (if you haven’t uploaded them online) to:
VFS Services USA Inc.
UKVI Scanning Hub
145 West 45th St
Floor 5
New York NY
10036
All applications must include your current passport with at least one blank visa page on both sides. If your application is posted without a passport the application will be refused.
VFS Services USA Inc.
UKVI Scanning Hub
145 West 45th St
Floor 5
New York NY
10036
All applications must include your current passport with at least one blank visa page on both sides. If your application is posted without a passport the application will be refused.
Last edited by Sir Spangle; Apr 19th 2022 at 9:45 pm.
Apr 20th 2022, 1:05 am
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Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa
The option to keep the passport is available in India too. But I am not sure if your wife can visit while the process is ongoing. Check on that detail thoroughly because I think she cannot as far as I have read. I might be wrong... But check on that.
Apr 20th 2022, 12:51 pm
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Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa
That's the first time I've seen that option. Which application centre did you apply through?
This is the general guidance we followed, and was confirmed in a subsequent communication from the biometric center: https://www.gov.uk/government/public...isa-in-the-usa
This is the general guidance we followed, and was confirmed in a subsequent communication from the biometric center: https://www.gov.uk/government/public...isa-in-the-usa
According to the chat I had with my wife the VFS agent insisted people did this all the time and its not a problem but she did state something along the lines of "I shouldn't be telling you this, as I'm not an immigration agent..."
Really not sure if it's worth the risk. Especially if it turns out to be a few weeks longer (15 instead of 12). I think for me it'd not knowing if it's 4 months or 6 months, this is a big difference when you have really young kids.
Apr 20th 2022, 2:23 pm
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Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa
I think it's decided center by center. there are 6 offices scattered around Canada and I'm not sure they all offer this service.
According to the chat I had with my wife the VFS agent insisted people did this all the time and its not a problem but she did state something along the lines of "I shouldn't be telling you this, as I'm not an immigration agent..."
Really not sure if it's worth the risk. Especially if it turns out to be a few weeks longer (15 instead of 12). I think for me it'd not knowing if it's 4 months or 6 months, this is a big difference when you have really young kids.
According to the chat I had with my wife the VFS agent insisted people did this all the time and its not a problem but she did state something along the lines of "I shouldn't be telling you this, as I'm not an immigration agent..."
Really not sure if it's worth the risk. Especially if it turns out to be a few weeks longer (15 instead of 12). I think for me it'd not knowing if it's 4 months or 6 months, this is a big difference when you have really young kids.
Apr 20th 2022, 7:31 pm
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Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa
The biggest joke of all is this:
"UK Decision Making Centre"
Almost all UK government agencies are in a mess right now, Visas, Pensions, Passports, Driving Licenses...whatever you do try to apply well in time and be prepared for a long wait with poor or no communication.
It's a big mess right now.
"UK Decision Making Centre"
Almost all UK government agencies are in a mess right now, Visas, Pensions, Passports, Driving Licenses...whatever you do try to apply well in time and be prepared for a long wait with poor or no communication.
It's a big mess right now.
Apr 23rd 2022, 9:58 pm
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Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa
Just because they have not returned to the offices doesn’t mean they aren’t productive. Assuming they have the technology to WFH of course. Such old school thinking that people are not working if they aren’t in the office. From my experience you are more productive.
Apr 23rd 2022, 10:09 pm
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Re: Ukraine and impact on UK Family Visa
Just because they have not returned to the offices doesn’t mean they aren’t productive. Assuming they have the technology to WFH of course. Such old school thinking that people are not working if they aren’t in the office. From my experience you are more productive.
Apr 23rd 2022, 10:13 pm
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