All UK Border Agency buildings are open as usual today after the disturbances overnight. This includes the Home Office immigration centre in Croydon.
The UKBA would like to reassure customers and staff that they can attend same day visa appointments or work as planned. If you are worried about travelling, please contact your rail company or Transport for London for advice.
Home Office Premium Visa Service Issues
Sometimes the Home office have IT issues when processing your visa. This typically happens after you have submitted your Biometrics. The data taken from the biometrics has to be sent to a national computer to check your fingerprints and photo match that from your previous visa application in the UK.