FLR(M) Spouse Visa Application Accepted! (US citizen marrying UK citizen)

Application location: Cardiff, UK

Visa type: FLR(M) Spouse Visa

Priority or non-priority: Non-Priority

Date online application made: March 20

Date of biometrics: March 24

Date of confirmation of receipt in Sheffield: n/a

Date of email confirming Entry Clearance Officer was assigned: n/a

Date of any non-straightforward notices/requests for further document request: May 28. I received an email stating that my application would be delayed due to the coronavirus issue.

Date when decision was made: June 8

Date of email to collect documents from VFS: n/a

Date when passport collected with approved visa: n/a

Further comments about your visa experience:

I was already in the UK on a student visa and the Home Office was still processing visas for applications within the country. My application was delayed by 2 or 3 weeks after the standard service time as well.

I got all my communication via email rather than through the post. A lot of applications are still heavily delayed because of shutdowns and coronavirus. I know a lot of people are still waiting for their decisions. Hang in there! It was so nerve wracking waiting for my decision.