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Thread for Outland LONDON, UK Applications!

sam_1985

Star Member
Oct 29, 2014
100
7
princesstigger said:
Yup, It's a lottery! I have the same feeling, I have heard nothing since SA so you worry that they want something else and you didn't get asked!

Apparently it depends on the agent with the ECAS update, I understand it can sometimes be quite behind what is actually going on with your application. That's what I'm hoping with mine and Taffy7 and the others from May/June/July 2014 anyway.

Like you say, it's frustrating when there seems to be no reason why some get processed in a few months, while others like Mec had to wait 15 months! All we can do is wait, and try not to check ECAS everyday..... good luck with that!! ;)
This is beyond frustrating because of the lack of consistency....someone whose application was received at CPC-Mississauga on 22-September-14 then transferred to LVO on 03-Nov-14 got DM yesterday - very happy for them (check the spreadsheet)... Trying to find logic in this process seems just impossible!
 

kasiap

Star Member
Jun 20, 2015
52
0
123
Edmonton
Category........
Visa Office......
Lomdon
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21July 2014
Doc's Request.
23 Jan 2015
AOR Received.
9 Sep 2014 sponsorship approval
Med's Request
17 July 2015
Med's Done....
March 2014 / July 22 2015
VISA ISSUED...
Decision made Sept 21 2015 :)
princesstigger said:
Yup, It's a lottery! I have the same feeling, I have heard nothing since SA so you worry that they want something else and you didn't get asked!

Apparently it depends on the agent with the ECAS update, I understand it can sometimes be quite behind what is actually going on with your application. That's what I'm hoping with mine and Taffy7 and the others from May/June/July 2014 anyway.

Like you say, it's frustrating when there seems to be no reason why some get processed in a few months, while others like Mec had to wait 15 months! All we can do is wait, and try not to check ECAS everyday..... good luck with that!! ;)
Hi I'm one of July applicants still waiting:( More frustrating is for me that I could send mine to Warsow as I'm Polish cityzen, the reason why mine is in London is that we were living in Ireland for last 9 years but how would we know back then it would take such a long time ;)
Good luck everyone its getting close anyway ;)
 

taffy7

Champion Member
May 23, 2013
2,482
69
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10th April 2014/June 10th 2014 application complete
Doc's Request.
09 June 2014 same doc's requested again 6th Oct 2014. docs not needed again mistake by cic
AOR Received.
sponsorship approval 05 Aug 2014
File Transfer...
05 Aug 2014
Med's Request
28 July 2015
Med's Done....
30th Dec 2013
Passport Req..
in process 18th July 2015/ DM 5/12/2015
LANDED..........
28/12/2015
sam_1985 said:
This is beyond frustrating because of the lack of consistency....someone whose application was received at CPC-Mississauga on 22-September-14 then transferred to LVO on 03-Nov-14 got DM yesterday - very happy for them (check the spreadsheet)... Trying to find logic in this process seems just impossible!

Who was that ? some members put in London as there VO but it was kept in MISSISSAUGA.
 

taffy7

Champion Member
May 23, 2013
2,482
69
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10th April 2014/June 10th 2014 application complete
Doc's Request.
09 June 2014 same doc's requested again 6th Oct 2014. docs not needed again mistake by cic
AOR Received.
sponsorship approval 05 Aug 2014
File Transfer...
05 Aug 2014
Med's Request
28 July 2015
Med's Done....
30th Dec 2013
Passport Req..
in process 18th July 2015/ DM 5/12/2015
LANDED..........
28/12/2015
kasiap said:
Hi I'm one of July applicants still waiting:( More frustrating is for me that I could send mine to Warsow as I'm Polish cityzen, the reason why mine is in London is that we were living in Ireland for last 9 years but how would we know back then it would take such a long time ;)
Good luck everyone its getting close anyway ;)

We don't have much choice where our application gets sent .Back in the day LOL when we sent our application you could write where you wanted your application to be processed, then they changed it . You no longer have an option or a box to say where you want it sent.
 

andrew-brit

Champion Member
Jan 16, 2014
1,651
149
Calgary, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
London, UK
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-09-2014
Doc's Request.
15-10-2015
AOR Received.
SA: 31-10-2014 In Process: 07-09-2015
File Transfer...
31-10-2014
Med's Done....
26-08-2014 extended until 19-10-2016
Passport Req..
DM 05-12-2015
VISA ISSUED...
17-12-2015
LANDED..........
30-12-2015
taffy7 said:
Who was that ? some members put in London as there VO but it was kept in MISSISSAUGA.
MrsKickasso
 

taffy7

Champion Member
May 23, 2013
2,482
69
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10th April 2014/June 10th 2014 application complete
Doc's Request.
09 June 2014 same doc's requested again 6th Oct 2014. docs not needed again mistake by cic
AOR Received.
sponsorship approval 05 Aug 2014
File Transfer...
05 Aug 2014
Med's Request
28 July 2015
Med's Done....
30th Dec 2013
Passport Req..
in process 18th July 2015/ DM 5/12/2015
LANDED..........
28/12/2015
andrew-brit said:
MrsKickasso

PMSL.... CRAP YOUR SERIOUS. Are we sure she went through London?I know that's whats on the spreadsheet .. can't be ..
 

Scotmoose

Star Member
Jun 29, 2014
159
4
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-June-2014
File Transfer...
21-August-2014
Med's Done....
08-May-2014
Interview........
N\A
Passport Req..
N\A
VISA ISSUED...
In process as of 23 Jul 2015. COPR received 22 Sep 2015
LANDED..........
?
taffy7 said:
PMSL.... CRAP YOUR SERIOUS. Are we sure she went through London?I know that's whats on the spreadsheet .. can't be ..
I wouldn't be surprised :( Looks like there was pretty much no applicants in July that went to London, and not many in Aug.

I've just completely lost hope and am so jaded with this whole process now. It's a hundred times worse than I ever thought it would be and the London visa office is a complete sham.
 

warzo

Hero Member
Aug 4, 2014
701
15
Category........
Visa Office......
London, UK
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-10-2014
AOR Received.
29-11-2014
File Transfer...
01-12-2014 - In Process...: - 17-08-2015
Med's Done....
06-08-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
02-11-2015
VISA ISSUED...
13-11-2015
LANDED..........
28-12-2015
taffy7 said:
PMSL.... CRAP YOUR SERIOUS. Are we sure she went through London?I know that's whats on the spreadsheet .. can't be ..
There is another one from Pakistani thread who has also heard back from CIC. I will find his/her username. Application was received in Nov.


farahtalha - file transferred to cic Nov 13/2014
 

mec14

Star Member
Apr 21, 2014
97
4
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24-03-2014
AOR Received.
30-04-2014
Med's Done....
11-03-2014
VISA ISSUED...
DM on 16-06-2015, COPR arrived 25-06-2015
LANDED..........
27-06-2015
taffy7 said:
PMSL.... CRAP YOUR SERIOUS. Are we sure she went through London?I know that's whats on the spreadsheet .. can't be ..
I saw that one also... but based on the timeline figured it probably went to Ottawa, and tried not to let it bother me too much. Easier said than done though!
 

sam_1985

Star Member
Oct 29, 2014
100
7
mec14 said:
I saw that one also... but based on the timeline figured it probably went to Ottawa, and tried not to let it bother me too much. Easier said than done though!
Yes...I would agree; the timing is more aligned with Ottawa rather than LVO.
 

taffy7

Champion Member
May 23, 2013
2,482
69
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10th April 2014/June 10th 2014 application complete
Doc's Request.
09 June 2014 same doc's requested again 6th Oct 2014. docs not needed again mistake by cic
AOR Received.
sponsorship approval 05 Aug 2014
File Transfer...
05 Aug 2014
Med's Request
28 July 2015
Med's Done....
30th Dec 2013
Passport Req..
in process 18th July 2015/ DM 5/12/2015
LANDED..........
28/12/2015
Scotmoose said:
I wouldn't be surprised :( Looks like there was pretty much no applicants in July that went to London, and not many in Aug.

I've just completely lost hope and am so jaded with this whole process now. It's a hundred times worse than I ever thought it would be and the London visa office is a complete sham.

My hopes have been crushed so bad that we are planning our next visit for Christmas that's how far i feel i will be waiting.My hubbie won't come unless we know for sure. I don't blame him .We would have to give up so much in the U.K and him not working will drive him nuts. My self on the other hand is ready to adopt a dog for company lol .
 

New Comer

Full Member
Apr 1, 2015
22
0
taffy7 said:
My hopes have been crushed so bad that we are planning our next visit for Christmas that's how far i feel i will be waiting.My hubbie won't come unless we know for sure. I don't blame him .We would have to give up so much in the U.K and him not working will drive him nuts. My self on the other hand is ready to adopt a dog for company lol .
Hi taffy,

I have been reading ur posts since forever!!
Just wanted to let you guys know abt my timeline.
I just checked and the ECAS says DM!!
Application filed in June 14, transfer to london Aug 14 and remedical In March 15.
Finally some movement for June files!!
Guys stay positive and I'll definitely keep all of u in my prayers in this holy month of Ramadan!!
Stay blessed all.
 

princesstigger

Star Member
Feb 13, 2015
165
6
Saskatchewan
Category........
Visa Office......
London, UK
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-July-2014
AOR Received.
never!
File Transfer...
28-Aug-2014 (Sponsor Approval)
Med's Request
upfront
Med's Done....
17-June-2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
Decision made 26-Aug-2015
LANDED..........
COPR 14-Sep-15 LANDED 18-Sep-15
New Comer said:
Hi taffy,

I have been reading ur posts since forever!!
Just wanted to let you guys know abt my timeline.
I just checked and the ECAS says DM!!
Application filed in June 14, transfer to london Aug 14 and remedical In March 15.
Finally some movement for June files!!
Guys stay positive and I'll definitely keep all of u in my prayers in this holy month of Ramadan!!
Stay blessed all.
Congratulations! Thank you for your words of encouragement and your prayers :)
 

taffy7

Champion Member
May 23, 2013
2,482
69
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10th April 2014/June 10th 2014 application complete
Doc's Request.
09 June 2014 same doc's requested again 6th Oct 2014. docs not needed again mistake by cic
AOR Received.
sponsorship approval 05 Aug 2014
File Transfer...
05 Aug 2014
Med's Request
28 July 2015
Med's Done....
30th Dec 2013
Passport Req..
in process 18th July 2015/ DM 5/12/2015
LANDED..........
28/12/2015
New Comer said:
Hi taffy,

I have been reading ur posts since forever!!
Just wanted to let you guys know abt my timeline.
I just checked and the ECAS says DM!!
Application filed in June 14, transfer to london Aug 14 and remedical In March 15.
Finally some movement for June files!!
Guys stay positive and I'll definitely keep all of u in my prayers in this holy month of Ramadan!!
Stay blessed all.


Thank you and congratulations. I feel like i have been here forever .I moan more these days than give good advice LOL
 

MrExpat

Star Member
Jun 8, 2015
121
3
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-04-2015
File Transfer...
12-06-2015
New Comer said:
Hi taffy,

I have been reading ur posts since forever!!
Just wanted to let you guys know abt my timeline.
I just checked and the ECAS says DM!!
Application filed in June 14, transfer to london Aug 14 and remedical In March 15.
Finally some movement for June files!!
Guys stay positive and I'll definitely keep all of u in my prayers in this holy month of Ramadan!!
Stay blessed all.
Congratulations :) was your application through London Visa Office directly OR London Via Islamabad?