I'd say just hang tight and let them finish processing the application that you submitted.

Worst case scenario, you're declined and you get your papers back... no harm, no foul, since you've already realised that you forgot your banking info.

Best case scenario, you're approved and you don't have to go through the effort and expense of re-tendering your application.

Good luck to you!

 

Hey, thanks for the reply! Just to clarify, I already cancelled my application last week but I still received a "your package has been opened" email earlier today.

Is this a generic message or are they still going ahead with the application? The reason why I wanted to withdraw the app and not just let it get rejected is so that I can go for the premium service when I re-apply. I can't avail of the premium service if I have a previous visa rejection.

 

Just had another thoght... Joppa, can you confirm this... you may still be able to submit the wayward bank statement, if the UKBA contacts you to inquire as to its whereabouts. Not sure how this would work, but I'm under the impression that as long as it's not a "new" piece of evidence that you're providing to the application, you are allowed to append the application by sending it in.

Again, Joppa, can you confirm that this would apply in OP's situation?

 

The application has reached the front of the line and will be looked at by an Entry Clearance Officer within the next few days, if it hasn't already reached someone's desk.

I'd still hold tight and wait for them to either ask for further information or flat out decline your application, and since they've got the application on their desks, it won't hurt to wait a couple of days to see if you are still able to submit the missing information, and if they'll let you, you'll be further ahead than re-applying and paying for premium service.

 

I doubt that they'll ask for more info since I'm applying under the Tier 4 Points Based System.
I believe that they just tick boxes, if I get enough points, I'm granted a visa. If not, it's an automatic rejection, at least that's what I've read online. And I'm 99.99% sure my bank letter isn't sufficient.
Man, this has been such a disaster. I feel so sick right now, I can't even fall asleep!

 

Why are you worried? You are in the low risk country and do not need to provide bank statement.

 

Hey mordavian, that only applies to citizens. I'm just a permanent resident.

 

About being from low-risk country. As OP correctly states, it depends on nationality, not country of application.
Secondly, about the application itself. It takes a while for your withdrawal request to be acted upon, so it looks like when UKBA sent you email, they hadn't got it. Presumably they've received it by now, and as per your request, it will be withdrawn and supporting documents returned. You will lose your fees, however.

 

sorry to hear that OP

 

Just an update guys.
After much begging and pleading, the UKBA office in New York allowed me to email them a copy of the missing document.
My Visa just got issued today
Thanks to all that helped!

 

That is awesome! Can I asked how you were able to talk to the UkBA office in NY? I am missing my appendix 8 and I want to do the same, but how do I contact them directly?

 

Hi!

So very happy to hear this news!

Congratulations and have a safe trip over!