froggles Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 If there was an error with a visa application how long would it take for a CO to reject a visa application ? Hate this waiting, CO hasn't requested any extra documents and contact has been very limited ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewi Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I guess as soon as they find a reason to reject they will do it right away instead of doing the whole checks and process. I think if we have straightforward error, it can get decline letter in 1.5 mths as co allocated. What's the last info from co? Mine said that my app is queueing for finalisation , but most probably after 1 jJuly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggles Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Last contact I had was 17 /03 / 14 and that was the delay email ! I have called them since then and they said its ready for finalising but don't know when ? Could be before July could be after ... Was just wondering if something was wrong would they have said by now? The wait continues . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahMorris Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I had contact roughly 6 weeks after my application went in. I applied for a 186 visa without a skills assessment after wrongly being advised I didn't need one. They gave me 28 days to upload it but I appealed and this time went over roughly 2 weeks. I then heard from them saying I had to upload it by midnight that night or they would refuse my application. Other than that I could withdraw the application but I would lose the application fee £3345! I had to withdraw the application as my skills assessment still isnt done but am in the process of applying for a refund (not hopeful though), I will then re apply when the skills assessment finally comes back. Hopefully they will allow you to rectify (if it's possible) any mistake and comtinue your application. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggles Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Ahh that's terrible that you lost the money at least you can apply again and don't have to wait two years ! Was that a migration agent that gave you that advise ? I haven't made a mistake hopefully but I was just wondering if I had would they have told me by now ? So what I'm looking for is reassurance that no news is good news . Good luck mate and everybody that's waiting ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronansmyth Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 I've been worried because my wife (who is from Sydney) became a UK citizen a couple of years ago. We've been asked for confirmation of this which we have sent, and we're told my health check dates in the same email, but I can't help worrying that it could be grounds for rejection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahMorris Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 No it was the people I'm going to be working for. I've done this independently. Hope it works out for you, sure it will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggles Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Ahh a good agent could have helped there however I sacked my agent after paying £2000 for nothing !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggles Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 I've been worried because my wife (who is from Sydney) became a UK citizen a couple of years ago. We've been asked for confirmation of this which we have sent, and we're told my health check dates in the same email, but I can't help worrying that it could be grounds for rejection. Why would becoming a uk citizen be a problem ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronansmyth Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Why would becoming a uk citizen be a problem ?? I assumed it would be ok, but you know how you doubt everything... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Grey Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Easier said than done, but you have to try not to worry about it. A lack of communication is perfectly normal and there's just no way of predicting when an application will be decided. Usually once a CO or administrator looks at the case you'd get a response quickly if there was something obviously wrong that was going to lead to a refusal (like not having a skills assessment for example). If you lodged in Jan it's taking a bit longer than I would normally expect but it doesn't necessarily mean anything is wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggles Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Thanks for the reassurance !! Doubt does set in ... Especially Regarding medical or work experience ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1cha3la Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Thanks for the reassurance !! Doubt does set in ... Especially Regarding medical or work experience ! Oh no Froggles, cant believe you are still waiting :no: Hope you hear very soon :hug: Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggles Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Oh no Froggles, cant believe you are still waiting :no: Hope you hear very soon :hug: Xx Cheers for the support michaela yeah seems like 189s are a lot quicker at the moment.. How's your plans for the move going and where are you off to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adaminoz Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Here's an interesting one for you. Colleague of mine submits an application for 186 Direct Entry around 1 year ago. 6 months later, the nomination was approved and case officer assigned. CO said verbally that all was good and he just needed medical. Medicals were requested and completed. 4 weeks later, letter by registered post with a visa refusal. The reason was that the Skills Assessment was dated and uploaded after the application date, which apparently isn't allowed. That could have been refused straight away, but 6 months + medicals went by before refusal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Grey Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Here's an interesting one for you. Colleague of mine submits an application for 186 Direct Entry around 1 year ago. 6 months later, the nomination was approved and case officer assigned. CO said verbally that all was good and he just needed medical. Medicals were requested and completed. 4 weeks later, letter by registered post with a visa refusal. The reason was that the Skills Assessment was dated and uploaded after the application date, which apparently isn't allowed. That could have been refused straight away, but 6 months + medicals went by before refusal. The 6 month delay would be because they won't even look at the application until the nomination is finalised. Skills assessment dated after the date of lodgement is an instant refusal, I guess the CO spotted the date a little late otherwise they wouldn't have requested the medicals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggles Posted May 28, 2014 Author Share Posted May 28, 2014 That's crazy that wasn't picked up from the start and the wait was so long ! So they probably get checked by a few different people before a grant is issued ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adaminoz Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Froggles, that's my guess too. The original case officer either didn't know or didn't spot it. After refusal, the original CO asked him to resubmit and send him the TRN directly. The CO then got the case assigned to him and it was approved straight away (within a couple of weeks of submission). Another $3.5k though and the experience of a rejection letter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggles Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Froggles, that's my guess too. The original case officer either didn't know or didn't spot it. After refusal, the original CO asked him to resubmit and send him the TRN directly. The CO then got the case assigned to him and it was approved straight away (within a couple of weeks of submission). Another $3.5k though and the experience of a rejection letter. Im glad to hear that it was all successful in the end !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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