Current delay time for UK tier 4 visas

Has anyone recently sent their docs to Ottawa for visa approval?

I know a board member here had theirs done fairly quickly about a month ago, but from what I understand the consulate is in its busy season right now.

My application and accompanying docs arrived in Nepean (according to DHL, I sent my docs directly from the Worldbridge VAC in Edmonton, maybe they go from Nepean to Ottawa?) on Thursday, 19th of August, around 11 AM.

I've still not heard anything from Ottawa as far as a confirmation goes for receiving my docs. Is this much lag time normal? Should I be concerned? Would it hurt my chances of approval if I decided to call Ottawa and ask about this?

Thanks a lot for any help!

hi there,

i had my appointment at the Toronto VAC on august 18th. i was told that they would forward the docs to Ottawa and that they would get there at 9am on august 19th. on monday, august 23rd, i received an email from Ottawa saying that they had received my application and that it was being processed. this morning (august 26th), i received my passport and visa back via DHL.

hope this helps!

shari