The Visa Process, Cont'd...

Word of warning to all those would be UK visa holders...do NOT be too proactive in filling out your visa application online as it may be deleted if there is a lag between when you complete the application and when you submit it to the consulate!  I filled out my visa application online on 27 June and paid the $311 visa fee, but did not sign up for the required biometric appointment because all supporting documentation must be mailed along with the completed application, passport, and biometrics to the British Consulate within two weeks of the biometrics appointment and I was NOT confident that the University would be able to get me the required CAS document within two weeks.  When I finally received the CAS document from the University on 25 July and went to print out my application online and make the biometrics appointment my application had been deleted!  I have now re-applied and paid the visa fee again...perhaps I will get a refund but I will not be holding my breath...