How long does the Entry Clearance Office have to send documents to the AIT?
Appeals lodged with the Entry Clearance Office For non-settlement cases, including visit visas, the Entry Clearance Office has 8 weeks to prepare the documentation (usually known as the ‘bundle’). For settlement cases, because these are usually more complex, the Entry Clearance Office has 16 weeks to prepare the documentation. Appeals lodged directly with AIT For non-settlement cases, including visit visas, the Entry Clearance Office has 11 weeks to prepare the documentation (usually known as the ‘bundle’). For settlement cases, because these are usually more complex, the Entry Clearance Office has 19 weeks to prepare the documentation.