Hi everyone!
Please share your wisdom and knowledge on this as well:
My File was transferred on 22 November 2017 to London Visa Office.
When can I expect that they will start processing it.
And what they look at in the very first instance?
Thanks.
They are processing files with October Transfer Dates for PNP and currently, they are processing very few files due to Annual Holidays of many officers. It usually takes 2-3 months from Transfer date to IP2 in London on average except for some batches which may start in 2 weeks. This depends on PNP Triage your file is classified in.
In Local Visa Office, the first thing they do is to review Security Recommendations or ask the department to start one. Then they will review the notes from agents in CIO and make a final comment. Then, if a review is required the officer will review the documents and will either approve it or send you an ADR.
Finally, Officer will update Security part of admissibility results, results of A11.2 Final Check, results of A40 Misrepresentation results, and all other required checks. A final review is made by senior officials and will then approve your file.
Overall, these checks shall not take much time but in some cases where extra reviews are required or security screening is done, it can be a long ride.