
Immigration Processing Delays: Issues and Solutions
Immigration processing delays can turn a straightforward work visa application into a frustrating waiting game. The process isn’t a quick sprint—it’s more like a slow relay race where applications move through various checks within UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Sometimes, the baton is handed over smoothly, but other times it’s dropped, stuck in an administrative loop, or delayed by security screenings that seem to stretch on indefinitely. If you’re waiting for a decision, the delay may feel endless. But what’s really going on behind the scenes? And, more importantly, what can businesses and employees do to stay ahead of potential roadblocks?