Visitor Visa from London UK

[nauman673]

Hi everyone.

my timeline:
Application submitted: 10 July 2023
Biometrics Letter: 11 July 2023
Biometric Completed: 12 July 2023
Eligibility Completed: 17 July 2023
Background Verification: in Progress

Till now no BVL, PPR, or any update. vfs London UK
*How long does it usually take after eligibility is completed? Thanks

 

[aktsch79]

Hi everyone.

my timeline:
Application submitted: 10 July 2023
Biometrics Letter: 11 July 2023
Biometric Completed: 12 July 2023
Eligibility Completed: 17 July 2023
Background Verification: in Progress

Till now no BVL, PPR, or any update. vfs London UK
*How long does it usually take after eligibility is completed? Thanks

Location : UK (SA passport with ILR)
Applied on 23rd Feb 2023
Biometric Requested: on 3rd March
Biometric completed: 8th March 2023 Completed.
Background check: in progress since March
Eligibility: not started

 

[MinaaySangha]

Why is London's processing time significantly longer than others?!

 

[aktsch79]

Can only assume it has something to do with the Canadian Gov Labour strikes back in April but as never get replies from web forms I'm not sure.
I did recently read a report that the IRCC were putting more of an automated system in place to get through the backlog (1.3million visit visa applications in system) but it only applied to applications submitted before 16th January.
I'm starting to think, unfortunately we are going to lose our planned trip next month due to no visa

 

[MinaaySangha]

Sorry to hear that! It's so frustrating.