Thread for Outland LONDON, UK Applications!

[rustin_cohle]

Immigration is a privilege, not a right. Stop complaining and be grateful that you and your spouse are afforded the opportunity to immigrate to such a wonderful country.

Ok. So it's not 12 months then. That's all. Thanks.

 

[MuAn]

Ok. So it's not 12 months then. That's all. Thanks.

Family Class Priority (Overseas – spouses,common-law partners, conjugal partners and dependent children)

• Our service standard: process applications within 12 months
• Our target: meet the standard for at least 80% of applications submitted
• Our performance in 2017-2018:processed 73% of applications within the standard
  • processed 80% of all applications in 15 months
  • processed 80% of applications received since December 2016 in less than 12 months
  • We expect faster processing as we finalize applications from before December 2016.
  • https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/service-declaration/service-standards.html

 

[Sh3l]

I think everyone needs to maintain some decorum here. Its quite sad to see people bashing at each other inspite of being in the same boat. Some people choose to react differently to others in the same situation. So, rather than digging out at each other for meltdowns or concerns or anxiety or whatever you may choose to call it, we should be supportive and provide some reassurance. And if we can’t do that, then the least we can do is not post nasty comments and bring their morale even more down.

Thanks.

 

[Adeena]

Thank you! I’m really trying to think positive but it’s odd that all Feb applicants who are from the UK have not been transferred yet ...

Not from UK but all those whose expected visa office is London are waiting to be transferred.

 

[Sh3l]

Hi guys,

Just updating you all. My partner received a letter today confirming transfer of my application to London Visa Office.

Finally some movement after nearly 4.5 months. Just dreading the notorious backlog at London visa office.

 

[Sh3l]

@kunalshah1985 Hi! Any further updates on your application?

 

[Hurlabrick]

Hi guys,

Just updating you all. My partner received a letter today confirming transfer of my application to London Visa Office.

Finally some movement after nearly 4.5 months. Just dreading the notorious backlog at London visa office.

Thank you. Spreadsheet updated.

 

[waqasmk1]

Hello guys! After 8 months being in Sydney, my file was moved to London! Wish for all of us fast processing now

Congrats, what's your timeline?

 

[waqasmk1]

Hi guys,

Just updating you all. My partner received a letter today confirming transfer of my application to London Visa Office.

Finally some movement after nearly 4.5 months. Just dreading the notorious backlog at London visa office.

What's your timeline?

 

[Sh3l]

What's your timeline?

Hey! Its in my signature

 

[Sh3l]

Friday I also got a 4-th like that they start processing my application on July 4-th. Would anyone share from their experience and observations how long usually London visa office takes until they finalize the file?
Thank u in advance

On the 4th did they inform you of transfer of application or that they have started processing?

 

[Sh3l]

That’s right. They sent mail to lawyer and lawyer sent to us on 4-th of July that file transfer is made to London, and this last Friday I saw there is 4-th line added that they start processing my file on 4-th of July. I think this letter same as added line on ecas is Aor2. But since my file was 8 months in Sydney, wonder how long more London may need..?

Ohh great! My partner received the correspondence of file transfer on 2nd July and now after you told me I checked my Ecas, it has another line added saying that they started processing the application on 5th July. Atleast some movement! We both are pretty much on the same timeline, my application went in on 21 November. To be honest I am equally worried about how long London will take to finalise the application. What does your GCKey say? Mine still says reviewing eligibility, no background check started according to that.

 

[Sh3l]

That’s good news! We have a lawyer, so I do not get to log in into my gckey account. But I am pretty sure it is same. I hope it won’t take longer than 6 month in London Since my case may need an interview...

Ohh I see! I hope it doesn't take that long for you, because 6 months takes you over the 12 month processing time. Why do you think you may be called in for an interview?

 

[Sh3l]

Ah that’s because of my previous marriage and being out of status in USA years back. Plus, I am almost 4 years older than my husband, he is Indian and I am Ukrainian. Sooooooo... I believe 99% we will have an interview.
I just read on this forum that London is very slow... so I just wish not more than 6 months... who knows it can be even longer...

Don't stress. You will be fine! Fingers crossed for all of us

 

[Neyal10]

got pre arrival service letter today!!!!
no update since feb 1st 2019
time line in signature