41 working days no decision made yet by UKVI for visit visa
I had my biometric on the 24th of october 2018 from New york, My wife and daughter in Nigeria had theirs on 1st of November. they both got their visas on the 13th of November and have since gotten their visas.
I applied with the hope of spending christmas with them, be it in the UK or Nigeria. From the 24th of october that i mailed it in, no decision made on mine yet, I took 2 weeks off from work from the 21st of december to january 5th which begins tomorrow
I contacted them after 15 working days, only to have it excalated to another queue that takes another 15 working days, at the end this long wait.
i got an email saying they will prioritize it now and they should reach a decision in 5-7 working days. today make it another 10 working days.
I am seriously weighing asking for my passport so i can atleast travel to Nigeria but learnt i may be in for another 15 working days wait to have it returned except i expedite the cancellation which is pay excess fees just to cancel.
The agents on the paid phone service or email is only able to tell you the status. Any suggestion on what other options i have not explored, is there an office one can reach, how long does a passport return actually take without paying to have my passport
Today makes it 41 working days for a visit visa from when i mailed in my passport and i have my passport trapped and i can't even travel out of the US.
Is there a process to reach a supervisor at UKVI to see why my application is delayed, the phone operators are not equiped to do anything.
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How long does it take for UKVI to make a decision?
You should get a decision within 12 weeks once you either attend your appointment at the UK Visa and Citizenship Application Service (UKVCAS) or when you submit your online documents after completing the ID Check app.What causes delay in UK visa decision?
Due to the ongoing global impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19), disruptions to local travel and courier routes have increased UK visa processing time in some regions and countries. These delays mean that it may take longer than usual for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to assess entry clearance applications.Are there delays in UK visa processing?
However, the Home Office has announced that both priority and super priority visa services are currently temporarily suspended for new study, work and family visa applications submitted outside the UK whilst it prioritises Ukraine Visa Scheme applications. This suspension has been in place since 14 March 2022.How long does it take for a UK work visa to be approved?
It's currently taking 6 weeks on average to get a decision on Skilled Worker visas when you apply from outside the UK. Find out visa decision waiting times.UKVI IMPORTANT UPDATE ALL VISA PROCESSING DECISION TIME PR/ILR | UKVISA2022 UPDATE
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