I feel your stress and worryHi! Is there anyone applying from London VO?
I am an international student from China and now studying in UK. I submitted my online application for study permit on 06 April 2019, and still no updates for original passport request. I tried to contact high commission via email and web-form, however, no useful information replied. My postgraduate study program will begin on 17 June 2019, and I am very worried about not being able to go for my postgraduate study . The following are my application status. Any suggestion or sharing is welcome! Thanks a lot!
Review of eligibility We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Review of medical results You do not need a medical exam. We will send you a message if this changes.
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Interview You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.
Biometrics We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.
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Final decision Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.
The followings are my timeline:
Application Received: April 6, 2019
Biometrics recieved: April 8, 2019
No update for original passport request up to now...
But if this can help u. i got a friend that is from Cameroon but was in London like u and applied for his study permit and it took 4 months before he was replied
His stay in the uk had even expired!