oxygyne:
Happy new year to everyone, we pray for a blissful year.

Please can someone point me in the right direction on bank statements.

I have official bank statements sent to me monthly (e-copies) which I download and save, so they have the dates they were sent to me which would be e.g July 2020, August 2020, etc..

My question is can I use these statements which show print dates e.g 11 July 2020 for July, 12 August 2020 for August, and so on up to December 2020 (the one for December will be within 28 days rule), or do I need to have the bank issue new 6-months statements which I believe will all show a single date (e.g January 2020 since the bank will send to me this month).

I hope I am making sense...lol

Hi, you can use the e-copies. The print dates on them don't matter, what matters is that they are the relevant months and you have observed the 28 day rule in terms of the month, bear in mind that the 28 days applicable here is for your date of online submission not biometrics date.

Aphrodite007:


The bank statements must be within the last 28 days of the submission of your application. If you don’t have a paper form of a statement within 28 days, check your mobile and export a statement or call your bank and request for.

Aphrodite, thanks.

To clarify, what I am asking is that should the entire 6months statement be within the 28days or just the last month before submission.

oxygyne:


Aphrodite, thanks.

To clarify, what I am asking is that should the entire 6months statement be within the 28days or just the last month before submission.

If you’ll submit your application on 14 January, I’ll advice the statement end between 1st and 13th Jan

newbie715:



Hi, you can use the e-copies. The print dates on them don't matter, what matters is that they are the relevant months and you have observed the 28 day rule in terms of the month, bear in mind that the 28 days applicable here is for your date of online submission not biometrics date.

Thanks

Aphrodite007:


If you’ll submit your application on 14 January, I’ll advice the statement end between 1st and 13th Jan

Thanks

ronvlaar:
Happy New Year guys..
A quick one pls, I've paid to renew my spousal visa last week and was redirected to another site to book an appointment but there were no dates at all (due to the current conditions). But the thing is, I haven't received any form of communication from HO in regards to uploading of my docs.
When do you think I should expect to hear from them?

Same concern I had last year. You can book dates/appointments when the site informs you via email. For me, they sent a mail/link directing me to use the new app UKVCAS IDV 21 days after I filled the application online. The app which you download on your mobile phone was where I uploaded all my documents and picture. They explained that applicants whose previous biometric are less than 5 years old are qualified to use the app instead of booking appointments and going to the centres. 3months and 1 week later I got my FLR residence permit card.
Hope this helps

foxyvisa:


Same concern I had last year. You can book dates/appointments when the site informs you via email. For me, they sent a mail/link directing me to use the new app UKVCAS IDV 21 days after I filled the application online. The app which you download on your mobile phone was where I uploaded all my documents and picture. They explained that applicants whose previous biometric are less than 5 years old are qualified to use the app instead of booking appointments and going to the centres. 3months and 1 week later I got my FLR residence permit card.
Hope this helps

I think IDV app was specifically used by applicant who submitted their applications during the first lockdown months. This was done as there were a lot of pending applications.
I submitted my application last month and did my biometric this week.
Like I advise the original OP. New appointment dates are release at 12 midnight every day.

foxyvisa:


Same concern I had last year. You can book dates/appointments when the site informs you via email. For me, they sent a mail/link directing me to use the new app UKVCAS IDV 21 days after I filled the application online. The app which you download on your mobile phone was where I uploaded all my documents and picture. They explained that applicants whose previous biometric are less than 5 years old are qualified to use the app instead of booking appointments and going to the centres. 3months and 1 week later I got my FLR residence permit card.
Hope this helps

Lol I was upset when they told me to go and do my biometrics at the office, because working the last 5 years, I had given them my biometrics twice.

I think they just wanted to see my face!

Divine88:


I think IDV app was specifically used by applicant who submitted their applications during the first lockdown months. This was done as there were a lot of pending applications.
I submitted my application last month and did my biometric this week.
Like I advise the original OP. New appointment dates are release at 12 midnight every day.

See me thinking it’s cos they wanted to see my face

I checked and I saw dates in Feb but I'll need to pay to get the appointment, I only wanna do the core service one.
Shouldn't the appointment be free??
This people sha like money

Divine88:


New appointment dates are updated at 12 midnight every day. I will advise you check then.
When you finally book an appointment. The upload system will be available for you. ��

I didnt/haven't received any email yet.
I'll probably just pay, get the appointment and move on. Their wahala sef too much.
I have a friend who applied to renew in August last year, he's yet to receive any response from HO

foxyvisa:


Same concern I had last year. You can book dates/appointments when the site informs you via email. For me, they sent a mail/link directing me to use the new app UKVCAS IDV 21 days after I filled the application online. The app which you download on your mobile phone was where I uploaded all my documents and picture. They explained that applicants whose previous biometric are less than 5 years old are qualified to use the app instead of booking appointments and going to the centres. 3months and 1 week later I got my FLR residence permit card.
Hope this helps

Did u pay to get your appointment?

Divine88:


I think IDV app was specifically used by applicant who submitted their applications during the first lockdown months. This was done as there were a lot of pending applications.
I submitted my application last month and did my biometric this week.
Like I advise the original OP. New appointment dates are release at 12 midnight every day.

It's difficult to get free appointment now. There are a lot of people looking to book appointments so they are taking advantage of the situation. At midnight, you should see appointments for like £65, I'd just book one because if you think of the cost of the application, the appointment fee pales in comparison. All the best.

ronvlaar:
I checked and I saw dates in Feb but I'll need to pay to get the appointment, I only wanna do the core service one.
Shouldn't the appointment be free??
This people sha like money

ronvlaar:
Did u pay to get your appointment?

Yes I did. Just as Newbie715 correctly answered.

Yea I get. Guess I'd just have to pay and that's it
Thanks!

newbie715:
It's difficult to get free appointment now. There are a lot of people looking to book appointments so they are taking advantage of the situation. At midnight, you should see appointments for like £65, I'd just book one because if you think of the cost of the application, the appointment fee pales in comparison. All the best.

Good to see you guys Aphrodite007 and newbies715 are still active on this thread ...una welldone ...

When is it advisable to take the life in the uk test if FLR runs out in February 2022..?
I thought it use to be anytime during the duration of your FLR or has it changed?

Let me not go and give person wrong advice oh.. please help me clarify

Hi Ladies and Gents,

I was able to submit my application and make payments (Application and IHS) last week. That was straight forward.

I was directed to the UKVCAS website to book an appointment date and upload documents. I have uploaded all the documents (no submitted yet) but I am unable to get any appointment date in January (core, enhanced or premium).

So my initial BRP expires in January, but the appointment for FLR biometric is in February.

Not sure if I read it here or somewhere else that what matters is that you submit the application before the expiry date but would be glad if someone can confirm.

Thanks.

Life in the UK test can be taken any time as it doesn't expire.

wallg123:
Good to see you guys Aphrodite007 and newbies715 are still active on this thread ...una welldone ...

When is it advisable to take the life in the uk test if FLR runs out in February 2022..?
I thought it use to be anytime during the duration of your FLR or has it changed?

Let me not go and give person wrong advice oh.. please help me clarify

The day you pay and submit online is your date of application and your leave to remain is automatically extended pending a decision is reached.

oxygyne:
Hi Ladies and Gents,

I was able to submit my application and make payments (Application and IHS) last week. That was straight forward.

I was directed to the UKVCAS website to book an appointment date and upload documents. I have uploaded all the documents (no submitted yet) but I am unable to get any appointment date in January (core, enhanced or premium).

So my initial BRP expires in January, but the appointment for FLR biometric is in February.

Not sure if I read it here or somewhere else that what matters is that you submit the application before the expiry date but would be glad if someone can confirm.

Thanks.

wallg123:
Good to see you guys Aphrodite007 and newbies715 are still active on this thread ...una welldone ...

When is it advisable to take the life in the uk test if FLR runs out in February 2022..?
I thought it use to be anytime during the duration of your FLR or has it changed?

Let me not go and give person wrong advice oh.. please help me clarify

I was just smiling like a mumu they can take it anytime they want. I still don’t know who the patron saint for England is, that’s why I’ve not taken it

I however don’t think they can apply to naturalise until after 6 months of getting ILR.

But let the veterans answer, I’m guessing.

Bourne007:
Life in the UK test can be taken any time as it doesn't expire.

Thanks for this clarification

Aphrodite007:


I was just smiling like a mumu they can take it anytime they want. I still don’t know who the patron saint for England is, that’s why I’ve not taken it

I however don’t think they can apply to naturalise until after 6 months of getting ILR.

But let the veterans answer, I’m guessing.

Thanks ...
patron saint for England no be Jesus be that

wallg123:


Thanks ...
patron saint for England no be Jesus be that

Baba, no try write the test abeg. Just dash me the money!

Aphrodite007:


I was just smiling like a mumu they can take it anytime they want. I still don’t know who the patron saint for England is, that’s why I’ve not taken it

I however don’t think they can apply to naturalise until after 6 months of getting ILR.

But let the veterans answer, I’m guessing.

you can apply for naturalisation immediately after obtaining the ILR on a spouse visa route.

Hi guys, so I was able to go for my appointment lastweek. They only took my pics and I did biometrics.
But the thing is, since I uploaded my docs online, the status has been on 'file uploaded
Isn't it meant to change to submitted even after I've done my biometrics??

ronvlaar:
Hi guys, so I was able to go for my appointment lastweek. They only took my pics and I did biometrics.
But the thing is, since I uploaded my docs online, the status has been on 'file uploaded
Isn't it meant to change to submitted even after I've done my biometrics??

Click on View Upload. And then click on the document type. The status should show submitted.

Its still showing the same

Divine88:


Click on View Upload. And then click on the document type. The status should show submitted.

ronvlaar:
Its still showing the same

When you click on the drop down, your document/file should show submitted.
Why don’t you open this site on your pc or laptop instead of on a mobile? I will advise you do that

ronvlaar:
Its still showing the same

When you click on any of the fields it will show “submitted”. If yours isn’t submitted then they’ve probably not started working on yours. Just be patient.

hi

I came in since Oct 2019, and didn't know about having another TB test done when one comes in..

NHS registered and sent me my letter without any TB done.. please can you confirm or anyone confirm TB test will still be needed?

Thanks.

TK10Lee:
Dear ODOOA,

Firstly, let me welcome you to the UK. I think all your questions have been answered on the previous posts if you go back and read from the beginning of the posts on this thread.

You and your spouse can have 6 or more if you have documents like Council Tax, Gp letter, Building society, bank statements, Telephone statements and electricity statements. It could be 2 or 3 years and could be joint or separate letters - if separate it must be addresed to the same address where both you and your spouse lives. And it starts from when you begin to receive the documents.

I was granted my FLR in October but I know the form you checked and filled using a proxy name would have been updated by the time you are due for your FLR. I'll advice you wait until 2 or 3 months before the expiration of your visa to start checking forms to be filled. Don't bother yourself on FLR form now but bother more on and start preparing to gather the documents you will need and money to spend for the FLR application when the time comes - 2023 is around the corner.

Your spouse has to register your name on the Council Tax bills by calling and informing them to add your name so that both of you will be receiving the tax bills as soon as your spouse is able to call.

I did not register my TB certificate with the GP when I arrived here, maybe things have changed now but my spouse called the GP and I was given an appointment to register with the GP. It was after I registered with the GP that I received a letter of appointment to do another TB test which I did then. Your spouse need to call the GP so you can book appointment, it may probably be online.


Since your BRP states that the visa is Valid until 1st May 2023. Then your visa is expiring on 01 May 2023, then you can apply from 28 days before the expiration of your visa. But try and read the posts from the beginning on this thread and you will find them helpful. Thank you.

i thought e-copies were a No No tho?

thought it had to be original copies and not just paper copies?

Aphrodite007:


The bank statements must be within the last 28 days of the submission of your application. If you don’t have a paper form of a statement within 28 days, check your mobile and export a statement or call your bank and request for.

Electronic copies are a Yes Yes.

Please consider the environment before printing

profemebee:
i thought e-copies were a No No tho?

thought it had to be original copies and not just paper copies?