Post your UK visa timeline here!

[Geebug820]

Originally Posted by Movin2UK

Wow - that's great! Gives me hope - I used a visa agent and Chicago office sent me my confirmation email on Thursday. Hope I get mine as quick as you. Question - what is the date stamped on your visa - the date they processed it or the date you said on your application that you wanted to go to the UK?

Thanks

Hi

Actually I requested November 3rd and they stamped it November 4th, so I'm assuming that is the date they processed my application. I'm sure you will hear any minute now, I was really surprised at how quickly my application was processed, I had talked to numerous agents prior to choosing the agency which I used and they all said it was taking about a week due to delays at the Chicago consulate. So I was pleasantly surprised that the application was processed so quickly, also I never received a confirmation from the consulate. I thought maybe it is the norm when they deal with expedited applications. So Good luck and I hope you hear back soon!!!

[citation11]

Hi,

Would be really interested to know which Visa agent you used. My wife has her Bio tests Thurs in Chicago.

Many thanks in advance

[Movin2UK]

Originally Posted by citation11

Hi,

Would be really interested to know which Visa agent you used. My wife has her Bio tests Thurs in Chicago.

Many thanks in advance

I used a UK company, SkillClear. Phillip Allcorn was my Case Consultant

He was affordable and very knowledgeable. He was also very prompt at returning my emails and my husband's calls (I was not able to reach his number for some reason from my phone here in the US so my husband would call him from the UK).

He was careful to help me include only the necessary documents. My visa arrived at the Chicago Consulate last Thursday. I am still waiting. Phillip says is should be done within 1-2 weeks.

Best of luck


I tried to attach his email and website to this reply but it wouldn't let me. Says I am have to make 4 posts or more. You can easily find the website only and email them through the website.

[Movin2UK]

Country applying from:USA
Type of visa applied for: UK spouse visa
Date application submitted (online or in person): Nov 2, 2009
Date biometrics taken: Nov3, 2009
Date documentation was received by UK Border Agency office: Nov 5, 2009
Office location processing your visa: Chicago
Projected timeline given: 5-15 days normally but up to 50 days for settlement
Date your visa was received:email rec'd today; should be here in 2 days!

Used a visa consultant, but not an expediter.

Should fly out with the dogs Dec 2nd!!!!!!

[Gwyinivere]

Originally Posted by Movin2UK

Country applying from:USA
Type of visa applied for: UK spouse visa
Date application submitted (online or in person): Nov 2, 2009
Date biometrics taken: Nov3, 2009
Date documentation was received by UK Border Agency office: Nov 5, 2009
Office location processing your visa: Chicago
Projected timeline given: 5-15 days normally but up to 50 days for settlement
Date your visa was received:email rec'd today; should be here in 2 days!

Used a visa consultant, but not an expediter.

Should fly out with the dogs Dec 2nd!!!!!!

yay!! Congrats!! You're flying out the day after me

[Movin2UK]

Originally Posted by Gwyinivere

yay!! Congrats!! You're flying out the day after me

Thanks - have a great flight!

[peppera-ann-]

Originally Posted by Movin2UK

Country applying from:USA
Type of visa applied for: UK spouse visa
Date application submitted (online or in person): Nov 2, 2009
Date biometrics taken: Nov3, 2009
Date documentation was received by UK Border Agency office: Nov 5, 2009
Office location processing your visa: Chicago
Projected timeline given: 5-15 days normally but up to 50 days for settlement
Date your visa was received:email rec'd today; should be here in 2 days!

Used a visa consultant, but not an expediter.

Should fly out with the dogs Dec 2nd!!!!!!

Congratulations!!!!!

[deeger]

Country applying from: USA
Type of visa applied for: UK spouse visa plus dependent (Settlement Visa)
Date application submitted (online or in person): Nov 13/ 09 (Online -Filed Ourselves)
Date biometrics taken: Nov 16(me), Nov 17(child), 2009
Date documentation was received by UK Border Agency office: Nov 20, 2009
Office location processing your visa: Los Angeles
Projected timeline given: 2-3 Business days
Date your visa was received: Nov 20 2009 (Same day
Company used: A Briggs expediting Expedite Passport and International Travel Visa Services - A Briggs (Cost $185.00 per visa). They received our packet Thurs,(Yesterday 11/19) Reviewed it, Went to Consulate, and obtained our visas the same day. Our Visas are en route via Fed Ex and we will get them hand delivered on Mon Nov 23 2009