I was giving up the ghost, applied 20th December, London, pretty extensive financials (worcation), asked for more stuff on the 7th Jan, advised up to 15 days or more (which means nothing) the dilemma was do I not fly on 21st and cancel flight plans, or fly have to start again re visa, worry about getting entry or not....

I thought my next stage from document check 1 was going to be pending approval, well this afternoon the weight has indeed lifted, straight to approval email and attachment...

Want to thank majority of this group who are helpful and informative, gratitude and love

I'm still trying to decide between 2 x 3 month SETV visa or 6 month METV.

For the 6 month - I can get employers letter and I can get the required £5000 in the bank but it won't have been there for 6 months (I leave Sept). Does anyone know how strict they are on this last point? Am I wasting my decision making energy and have no choice but to go for the 2 x 3 month SETV? I'll be applying in London.

Thanks!