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United Kingdom - Study Permit applicants for September 2017/Fall

D7

Member
Feb 10, 2017
17
1
I applied for study permit on 30 March 2017 and I also did my bio-metrics immediately.

It's over 3 weeks and I'm yet to get a final decision for my study permit application for my studies this September 2017 at Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Please has anyone in the United Kingdom got a final decision from IRCC for any program starting September 2017/Fall? And what do you think is the reason for delays?
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
97,673
23,383
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Processing can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. What you're experiencing is perfectly normal. Nothing you can do but wait unfortunately.
 

D7

Member
Feb 10, 2017
17
1
scylla said:
Processing can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. What you're experiencing is perfectly normal. Nothing you can do but wait unfortunately.
The processing time for 80% off applications made in UK is 2 to 3 weeks. It's over 3 weeks now
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
97,673
23,383
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Are you a UK national (i.e. UK passport holder)? If so, then I would agree it's taking a bit of time. If not, perfectly normal for processing to take a few months.

You can always submit a case specific inquiry to the visa office processing your application to request status.
 

D7

Member
Feb 10, 2017
17
1
scylla said:
Are you a UK national (i.e. UK passport holder)? If so, then I would agree it's taking a bit of time. If not, perfectly normal for processing to take a few months.

You can always submit a case specific inquiry to the visa office processing your application to request status.
I am not a UK passport holder. I am just a UK resident working in UK
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
97,673
23,383
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
In that case it's very normal (if not expected) for processing to exceed the posted processing times.
 

engadnan

Full Member
Feb 27, 2017
26
1
I am in the same shoes. Had applied for a Student Visa from London and its 3 weeks today.

@D7...u re almost completing the fourth week.
 

D7

Member
Feb 10, 2017
17
1
engadnan said:
I am in the same shoes. Had applied for a Student Visa from London and its 3 weeks today.

@D7...u re almost completing the fourth week.
Yes it's now 4 weeks. Why is this happening? Can't they just contact the applicant for clarification, additional information or to address any concerns if that's one of the reason for delays.

Please let me know if they respond to you. I am in Lincoln
 

exd

Hero Member
Feb 5, 2016
291
14
Hi

I will also be applying from London visa office but I dont reside there. I am from Farore Ireland.
Can you please tell me how will I do the bio metrics? Do I have to come personally to visa office for bio metrics?
in that case I have to apply for Visit visa for UK
can anyone please help me?
Thanks in advance
EXD
 

D7

Member
Feb 10, 2017
17
1
exd said:
Hi

I will also be applying from London visa office but I dont reside there. I am from Farore Ireland.
Can you please tell me how will I do the bio metrics? Do I have to come personally to visa office for bio metrics?
in that case I have to apply for Visit visa for UK
can anyone please help me?
Thanks in advance
EXD
You will be notified if you need to provide biometrics after you apply.

The Office Address is
Canada Visa Application Centre
66 Wilson Street,
London
EC2A 2BT,UK
 

exd

Hero Member
Feb 5, 2016
291
14
OH OK Thanks mate
let me know when you get visa as I have to apply in end of May or mid of june
 

engadnan

Full Member
Feb 27, 2017
26
1
@exd ... I am also based in Ireland and went to UK for submitting the Application Package to VFS. I needed Biometrics due to my country of origin and VFS took Biometrics along with the Visa Application.
 

exd

Hero Member
Feb 5, 2016
291
14
engadnan said:
@exd ... I am also based in Ireland and went to UK for submitting the Application Package to VFS. I needed Biometrics due to my country of origin and VFS took Biometrics along with the Visa Application.
Oh it means that I have to travel from Farore Island to UK for Biometrics? for this instance I have to apply for UK Visit Visa? this will be very hectic and expensive
 

engadnan

Full Member
Feb 27, 2017
26
1
Well, you first need to check if you need Biometrics. UK Visa from Ireland takes 3-5 working days for Urgent Processing (a bit expensive) and 15 working days for normal processing.
 

engadnan

Full Member
Feb 27, 2017
26
1
Anyone of you lately heard from the High Commission of Canada in London about your Student Visa?

Should we contact the High Commission of Canada in London seeking Visa Status?