London Visa Office

[tashford]

So do we all actually think British citizens get processed quicker?

 

[toothfairy_77]

Hi Loncan and tashford,
Actually I have no idea about MI-1 & MI-2 applicants but it's quite clear that all MI-3 UK citizens got their visas in less than one year, however, please note that some applicants are UK "residents" and not "citizens" that's why their processing has taken longer than 12 months as our spreadsheet is showing only the country of residence not the country of origin.
Fingers crossed and good luck.

 

[hila01]

Hi Loncan and tashford,
Actually I have no idea about MI-1 & MI-2 applicants but it's quite clear that all MI-3 UK citizens got their visas in less than one year, however, please note that some applicants are UK "residents" and not "citizens" that's why their processing has taken longer than 12 months as our spreadsheet is showing only the country of residence not the country of origin.
Fingers crossed and good luck.

If your spreadsheet is showing only country of residence and not the country of origin, what is the basis for concluding that those whose application got processed in less than 12 months were British citizens?
Personally, there is nothing like priority to certain citizens of a particular country of origin. CIC has stated certain criteria that may delay the processing of applications irrespective of your country of origin or residence:

"Factors that may delay processing
The following factors may delay the processing of your application:

unclear photocopies of documents

contact information that is unclear, illegible, incorrect or blocked by your internet server

documents not accompanied by a certified English or French translation

information and documents provided required independent verification- may delay citizens from other countries

a medical condition that may require additional tests or consultations- may delay citizens from other countries and British

a criminal or security problem- may delay citizens from other countries and British

family situations such as impending divorce, or custody or maintenance issues, or completion of a legal adoption

consultation is required with other offices in Canada and abroad- may delay citizens from other countries


Someone could have a criminal record or medical condition that requires further checks for instance and the fact that they are British does not give them priority over others from a different country. The fact also remains that if they had no criminal records or medical issues, they could also enjoy faster processing of their application. A friend of mine who applied for fswp from the UK in 2011 got his visa within 1 year and he is NOT a British citizen.

 

[toothfairy_77]

If your spreadsheet is showing only country of residence and not the country of origin, what is the basis for concluding that those whose application got processed in less than 12 months were British citizens?
Personally, there is nothing like priority to certain citizens of a particular country of origin. CIC has stated certain criteria that may delay the processing of applications:

"Factors that may delay processing
The following factors may delay the processing of your application:

unclear photocopies of documents

contact information that is unclear, illegible, incorrect or blocked by your internet server

documents not accompanied by a certified English or French translation

information and documents provided required independent verification- may delay citizens from other countries

a medical condition that may require additional tests or consultations- may delay citizens from other countries and British

a criminal or security problem- may delay citizens from other countries

family situations such as impending divorce, or custody or maintenance issues, or completion of a legal adoption

consultation is required with other offices in Canada and abroad- may delay citizens from other countries


Someone could have a criminal record or medical condition that requires further checks for instance and the fact that they are British does not give them priority over others from a different country. The fact also remains that if they had no criminal records or medical issues, they could also enjoy faster processing of their application. A friend of mine who applied for fswp from the UK in 2011 got his visa within 1 year and he is NOT a British citizen.

The main reason for delaying processing is BG checks as in third world countries they take much longer due to corruption and non-cooperative agencies and public institutes. Regarding your question "what is the basis for concluding that those whose application got processed in less than 12 months were British citizens?" simply because we were posting in the same thread and they have claimed to be British. Moreover, applicants from 3rd world countries who reside UK or EU countries also got visas in reasonable time compared to us and this again because BG checks are much more simpler due to the system western countries implies.
Here, I'm only trying to share what I have observed. I'm not claiming that I have full knowledge or I know the reason why LVO is delaying our applications, I just wanted to share my observation with you guys to help you and myself understand how processing FSW applications is carried out by LVO.
Good luck to all.

 

[hila01]

The main reason for delaying processing is BG checks as in third world countries they take much longer due to corruption and non-cooperative agencies and public institutes. Regarding your question "what is the basis for concluding that those whose application got processed in less than 12 months were British citizens?" simply because we were posting in the same thread and they have claimed to be British. Moreover, applicants from 3rd world countries who reside UK or EU countries also got visas in reasonable time and this again because BG checks are much more simpler due to the system western countries implies.

True, I agree with you but that is NOT to say or mean that priority is given to British citizens. I do hope that LVO start processing our applications. We are here to share our ideas and encourage each other. Cheers

 

[toothfairy_77]

True, I agree with you but that is NOT to say or mean that priority is given to British citizens.

I haven't mentioned the word prioritize or priority, again I just shared my observation.

 

[msaeed]

So do we all actually think British citizens get processed quicker?

Sir

Pakistan is in negative list - A Terrorist harboring country

Pakistanis get special treatment due to background checks etc ,

 

[hila01]

I haven't mentioned the word prioritize or priority, again I just shared my observation.

Cheers.

 

[Maria_Sal]

Sir

Pakistan is in negative list - A Terrorist harboring country

Pakistanis get special treatment due to background checks etc ,

yes i agree....so all pakistanis out here be prepared...we might have to wait a little more longer than other forumites belonging to LVO..but i sincerely hope its not this way ??? :'(

 

[Abu Hassaan]

Dear msaeed,

I actually don't agree with you here. The delay happens from case to case but not because of nationality. Based on my experience, I can say that consultants and applicants in third world countries prepare a bit weak application compared to others. I am not saying that all consultants and applicants are preparing weaker applications but at least, more numbers in term of percentage.

I believe that it is totally dependent on how you prepare your application, what supporting documents you provide with your application, how genuine those supporting documents are and look like, and most importantly, in case of any non-compliance of any supporting document, how you build-up your case.

Sir

Pakistan is in negative list - A Terrorist harboring country

Pakistanis get special treatment due to background checks etc ,

 

[awai ali]

Dear msaeed,

I actually don't agree with you here. The delay happens from case to case but not because of nationality. Based on my experience, I can say that consultants and applicants in third world countries prepare a bit weak application compared to others. I am not saying that all consultants and applicants are preparing weaker applications but at least, more numbers in term of percentage.

I believe that it is totally dependent on how you prepare your application, what supporting documents you provide with your application, how genuine those supporting documents are and look like, and most importantly, in case of any non-compliance of any supporting document, how you build-up your case.

I agreed, One more factor is IELTS who has well scored in IELTS they go through comparatively earlier. My one friend who had 8.5 band Overall in IELTS got through just in 4 months from LVO.......and i know many of other who has 8 plus band.,.........

 

[luqi]

I agreed, One more factor is IELTS who has well scored in IELTS they go through comparatively earlier. My one friend who had 8.5 band Overall in IELTS got through just in 4 months from LVO.......and i know many of other who has 8 plus band.,.........

in addition, any ambiguity among the dates of employment/marriage/etc may cause the delay.

 

[awai ali]

in addition, any ambiguity among the dates of employment/marriage/etc may cause the delay.

Ageed..........

 

[hila01]

I agreed, One more factor is IELTS who has well scored in IELTS they go through comparatively earlier. My one friend who had 8.5 band Overall in IELTS got through just in 4 months from LVO.......and i know many of other who has 8 plus band.,.........

I don't agree with u sir. High score in IELTS does not guarantee speedy processing at all. Other factors come into play as well (BG check, medical etc). As long as u meet the minimum pass mark of 67, u are in. High score in IELTS only increases your overall total score. It's like saying if someone is British, u would expect him/her to get high score in IELTS because he/she is English. This is not usually the case. The only people who have priority processing now are those from Philippines who have been hit by typhoon, as long as they meet the minimum IELTS score of 6.0 and overall requirement.

 

[awai ali]

Yup, it may true what you wrote .....I expressed my experience ........Ya if someone meet 67 score he or she must be through though.......