UPDATE 19 November 2012: Since the New York Hub is fully in operation again, we will not be updating their processing times anymore. Up-to-date processing times in New York can be found on the New York pages of the FCO website here.
Visa application processing times for the New York hub as at 19 November 2012:
Visit visas………………………………………………10 working days
Settlement visas………………………………………31 working days
Tier 4 Student visas………………………………….10 working days
All other visa types…………………………………..10 working days
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Our original post of 30 October 2012:
UKBA reports that their New York UK visa processing hub is temporarily closed due to Hurricane Sandy. UKBA states that it will update its website once the processing hub re-opens. The temporary closure will undoubtedly result in delays for any applications submitted in the United States.
To read UKBA’s announcement, please click here. (Note 19 Nov 2012: because the New York Hub is back in operation again, UKBA has since removed this article from its website)