Every visa type has its processing time, within 3 weeks for student and visits visa and 12 weeks for family visa. The time stipulated for each visa type is sufficient to verify all documents supplied and give response to every applicant. However, in some cases there seems to be few reasons for delays in response. This delay should not scare you; it’s a short window for you to ace your application.
REASONS WHY YOUR VISA PROCESSING TIME IS DELAYED
- The information in your application is not accurate or requires further consideration
- You need to provide further evidence, for example evidence of funds
- Your supporting documents need to be verified
- You need to attend an interview
- Further information is required on your personal circumstances (for example if you have a criminal conviction)
- UKVI is experiencing increased visa demand
- There is an unexpected technical outage affecting visa systems
- New Government policy
If you notice a delay in your application, you can send a query email to UKVI at a cost of £2.70, though follow up mails aren’t charged.
HOW TO OVERCOME DELAYS IN VISA PROCESSING TIME.
The best measures to take are apply early and not during peak periods to avoid clusters with other applicant and giving the system ample time to process your documents and finalize your results. Other factors must be put in check like staying updated to recent government policies, ensure accuracy during documentation process.
Concerning Proof of funds, UKVI is considered about originality of your financial proof documents submitted (bank statement, certificate of deposit, letter from bank).
The UK has a friendly visa application procedure which shouldn’t be ignored, act right, get the best result.