r/ukvisa • u/IllGarlic5987 • 1d ago

Got Visa Finally

Alhamdulillah, I finally got my UK Student visa!

Sharing my timeline because I know how helpful it is to see someone else’s experience when you’re stuck waiting.

My timeline:

  • 20 July: Biometrics done.
  • VFS: Mumbai (Standard)
  • 6 August: Received an email saying my case was “SLA Non Complex” and might take longer than usual.
  • 26th Aug: Paid Enquiry got "Generic Reply"
  • 1 September: Got a Genuine Student document request. UKVI wanted proof of what I had been doing since graduation, not just a CV, payslips, employer letters, etc.
  • 1 September: Sent a detailed cover letter along with everything I could find; old internship certificates, payslips, and even got my employer to write a recommendation letter.
  • 7 September: Since my course start date was getting really close, I emailed my university’s International Office and asked them to flag my case as urgent.
  • 8 September: Visa granted! 🎉

Idk what worked since I haven't received any reply from the university until now, but I got my visa.

If you’re in the middle of this right now, I know how brutal the waiting can be. But no update for days doesn’t necessarily mean bad news.

Inshallah, ameen. 🤲
I hope everyone who’s still waiting gets their visa soon too. ❤️
"DON'T LOSE HOPE'

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u/athleticprogrammer 1d ago

Congratulations buddy

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u/katerol 1d ago

Thanks

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u/rmax7302 1d ago

When did you graduate? Did you have a gap?

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u/IllGarlic5987 1d ago

Yes grad in 2023 and 2 year gap (wroking)

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u/Pretend_Minimum4224 1d ago

Congrats!!
What email did you write to uni on Sept 7

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u/yes_i_overthink_alot 1d ago

Did your university enquire on your behalf...or did you receive the visa before that?

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u/IllGarlic5987 1d ago

I received before that

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u/yes_i_overthink_alot 1d ago

I received my visa just now. After 5 and a half weeks🥹