I'm ready to submit the FLR(M) application, just want to be sure the sequence of events as there may not be a chance to go back once application is submitted. As I understand, this is the chronological sequence of events:
a) submit online application for FLR(M)
b) pay fees incl super premium service
c) book UKVCAS slot for biometrics, say 3 or 4 days in advance (to allow time for d) and any system downtime)
d) my documents are already scanned so just need to to upload all docs.
e) attend appointment and supply biometrics
f) await result of application
Some questions on the above:
1) if I want to get an appointment in around 4/5 days, is this possible? What's the typical lead time for UKVCAS availability?
2) does the choice of UKVCAS centre have any bearing on the responsiveness?
For us, Stockport is very close but Manchester central is a 'Core' centre, so wondering if we go there, we may get a speedier response. Is that right?
3) can I upload pdf's? Any limit to the file size or the number of documents I can upload? (passport copy takes up 7Mb, is this acceptable?)
4) Do I get confirmation that each doc has been successfully uploaded?
5) is it worth opting for the Document Checking Service for £35 or is it not worth it? Does this speed up the appointment on the day of biometrics and how do I go about booking this service?
6) how long does an appointment take these days bearing in mind its only biometrics? First time we were there for nearly 3.5 hours but we got the result straight after.
7) after attendance at UKVCAS, how soon do we get the result?
thanks and look forward to the replies
a) submit online application for FLR(M)
b) pay fees incl super premium service
c) book UKVCAS slot for biometrics, say 3 or 4 days in advance (to allow time for d) and any system downtime)
d) my documents are already scanned so just need to to upload all docs.
e) attend appointment and supply biometrics
f) await result of application
Some questions on the above:
1) if I want to get an appointment in around 4/5 days, is this possible? What's the typical lead time for UKVCAS availability?
2) does the choice of UKVCAS centre have any bearing on the responsiveness?
For us, Stockport is very close but Manchester central is a 'Core' centre, so wondering if we go there, we may get a speedier response. Is that right?
3) can I upload pdf's? Any limit to the file size or the number of documents I can upload? (passport copy takes up 7Mb, is this acceptable?)
4) Do I get confirmation that each doc has been successfully uploaded?
5) is it worth opting for the Document Checking Service for £35 or is it not worth it? Does this speed up the appointment on the day of biometrics and how do I go about booking this service?
6) how long does an appointment take these days bearing in mind its only biometrics? First time we were there for nearly 3.5 hours but we got the result straight after.
7) after attendance at UKVCAS, how soon do we get the result?
thanks and look forward to the replies
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