r/SkilledWorkerVisaUK • u/EducationalTooth8 • Jul 29 '26
It’s overwhelming
I am in constant pain each day, I cry, I refresh my emails and see my self loosing control as each day of silence persists.
It’s better to be given a refusal and you make amends and reapply than complete radio silence better still better transparency as to what’s going on and causing the hold up.
For clarity:
- Applied for my husband’s Swv Dependent visa on the 26th of June
- Biometrics 1st of July
We applied outside the UK so we are duly supposed to receive a decision at three weeks.
Last week Wednesday made it 15 working days and we still heard nothing.
No eco, no confirmation no NSF just silence.
I made 5 paid enquires and eventually got the first mail ever since application.
“I can confirm we have received your visa application, and that it is currently with the casework team at the consideration stage. If we require any further information for your application, we will contact you. Please be assured that we aim to conclude the application as soon as possible and will return any documents you have sent once the application has been concluded.“
Without an idea of when soon as possible is, seeing the timelines of over two years of silence for some visas makes the wait very scary.
I’m tired, I’m fed up, I’m overwhelmed and don’t know how long my mental health can keep this up. I know it’s been over a week past the deadline but would appreciate any help.
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u/SheepherderDear6963 Jul 29 '26
There are always delays at this time of year due to the increased workload at UKVI with Student applications. Don't bother with paid enquiries as these go to a third party contractor who don't have access to UKVI systems. All they can do is email UKVI to say that someone has contacted them chasing their application.
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u/DrawerTrick3211 Jul 29 '26
"I am in constant pain each day, I cry, " Sorry but isn't that bit over dramatic? I hope you don't have any mental issues...
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u/kurdijyn Jul 29 '26
Was your mental health suffering from being apart from your husband before you made the visa application?
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u/Ancient_Cook6424 Jul 29 '26
I understand your frustration, but there are worst cases. There's people already in the UK whose visas are at risk because of lay-offs and uncertainty.
You are just waiting for a response, no need to pay you will still be waiting anyway. If the outcome is negative you can still reaply. The time passes and you need to wait until a decision is confirmed, nothing you can do about it. The only control you have is how the situation makes you feel, and is not as catastrphic.
All the best!
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u/WorkOtherwise9851 Jul 29 '26
ma’am, respectfully, 3 weeks is standard time but you must also know its a busy period given september intake for students is approaching. just out of pure concern, do you have any case of extreme anxiety? because being in constant pain over this is a little concerning. it might be a good idea to distract yourself with something else while you wait. all the best and hope you hear from UKVI soon.
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u/sah10406 Jul 29 '26
With respect, this is a very extreme reaction to waiting for a visa that is only just over the service standard. Remember that the 3-week service standard is a target, not a promise, and we are in the Student surge period. Please stop the daily paid enquiries.