UK Tier 4 Student Visa - Empty Envelope Returned
I am in a bit of a bind with my UK Tier4 Student Visa and I am looking for some advice or if anyone has gone through something similar.
Today my UPS return package arrived that supposedly contained my US Passport & Visa Decision except the package was open on both sides and completely empty.
I have filed a claim with UPS but need to move forward as my flight is set to leave September 15th.
I have no idea if the visa was even approved- is this something I can find out? If so will I need to get a new passport and complete the application again or can I get the vignette transferred if it was indeed approved? Does anyone have experience with a vignette transfer?
Best Answer
There is an extremely high chance that your passport was stolen to be used for fraudulent purposes. Therefore you should report your passport as stolen immediately following the instructions found on the linked US governmental webpage. You might have to go to the nearest police station to file a lost/stolen report. Then, you should contact your nearest US embassy or consulate and request a new passport. Finally, once you obtain your new passport, you should get in touch with the UK visa services to get the status of your visa application, and possibly request that the visa be transferred on the new passport. For more details about the visa transfer see this dedicated question on our site.
In the meantime follow up with the shipping company and make a claim. The content of the shipment was lost or stolen so you should be entitled to some form of compensation.
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How do I know if my UK student visa is approved?
If you are applying from the UK, then you should receive a letter or email that confirms that your application is approved. Once approved, your Biometric Residence Permit should arrive with you by courier within 7 - 10 days of receiving your decision letter.Do we need to submit original documents for UK student visa?
Your application will be rejected if your documents do not exactly meet the requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI, formerly UKBA). All documents must be original copies (not scanned or photocopied) and if documents are not in English then an official certified translation must be provided.How long does it take for home office to return documents?
A person will usually get their documents back within 10 working days. A person can get their documents back quicker if they ask for a faster decision their application.How long does it take to process Tier 4 visa?
You can apply up to 6 months before your programme starts, and the process normally takes around 3 weeks.UK STUDENTS VISA (Tier 4) Application form
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