hi!
lemme share this timeline...
May 24 (wed) - made an arrangement with 2go-aboitiz manila
May 26 (fri) - 2go picked up my docs from my house
May 29 (tue) - ukvacs received my docs
June 1 (thu) -ukvacs emailed me: "your uk visa application has been encoded, your reference number is 20060529xxxx"
>>>>> So,the first 8 digits is actually the date of which my app was received by ukvacs. It's a big help if you correspond with them alot through email or you may call them asap for whatever concerns you have. Also, ukvacs is not really perfect. they do commit mistakes.. in my case, they wrongfully addressed the reference number to another person eventhough the email add was mine. they responded real quick though and apologized.
July 11 (tue) - received my passport, originals docs and an appointment letter was attached as well as the official receipt of ukvacs service fee of Php 616.
July 19 (wed) - embassy interview
July 20 (thu) - CFO
In my experience, I can say that ukvacs is very efficient, fast and informative. Just today they emailed me a Quality Assessment form for me to fill up.. I made a positive feedback and a suggestion to replace the word "receipt" (as seen on the website )to "reference" That way, it will be very clear once and for all. So, I hope they would change it real soon!!!!!
