I didn't apply for my Tier 4 visa until late this summer as I was travelling and had to return to my home country to submit the documents. I sent everything priority, and thought I would have enough time to get everything back.
Well, I go to UCL and my course began on the 22nd. I still have not received my visa. I got an email several weeks ago saying my application had been delayed, and that it could take a maximum of 15 working days to process. That was on the 23rd. The last day to enrol is the 10th, this Friday.
I was also informed that I will get an email once a decision has been made on my visa. If it's approved, the earliest I will get it back is Thursday. That means I would leave the following morning, Friday (the 10th). At the earliest, I would arrive in the UK the 11th.
My question is basically this: what should I do? Is there any leniency when it comes to these situations? I haven't found ANYONE in a similar situation and I'm really starting to panic. I will call UCL in the morning, but I would really appreciate some advice if anyone else has been in this situation.