A member submitted a webform requesting reconsideration of a refusal and, after receiving only an automated acknowledgment citing high volumes, asked how long a response typically takes and whether they should reapply in parallel with a Statement of Explanation, or consider judicial review.
What the thread suggested:- Get your CAIPS notes first before deciding on next steps. These notes reveal the visa officer's actual reasoning, which should inform whether reapplying, judicial review, or another route makes the most sense.
- Expect a wait — web form replies were estimated at around 20 days, though the thread also noted that response times can run long given current volumes, so patience is needed.
The practical takeaway: before deciding whether to reapply, seek judicial review, or wait, request your CAIPS notes to understand the actual grounds for refusal — reapplying blind, without that context, risks repeating the same mistake. Expect roughly 20 days (or longer) for a web form response given high current volumes.