How Long Can UK visas be on deferred status?

Question

Hi! My husband and I applied for visas at the same time by mail to New York. According to the websites visa applications generally take 5-10 working days. It's been 15 and our flight date is coming up very soon. I called the paid hotline service but all they could tell me is that my visa is on "deferred" status - they wouldn't say why or for how long. Does anyone know if this is usual and if I can do anything about it? I'm going to be a graduate student and my husband a teacher but at this point the year is starting soon and I don't know what to do.

Answer 1

hi,it might take a week to two weeks.if they call you then you know any time you will get an answer whether you have a visa or not.the best option is to keep calling the hotline or write them emails.

Answer 2

you have already purchased your plane tickets?

there is nothing you can do about this, a visa is an authorized entry ........ not at any time an obligation from the country, and at their discretion only. no explanations required.

hope you get your visa on time......