ATAS certificate delays in the UK: How long to wait? What to do?

As of May 2023, there are severe delays in the UK pre-visa ATAS checking scheme (Academic Technology Approval Scheme). I had to wait 145 days to get a decision on my case to proceed with my visa application. Yet, the problem is not solved and not highlighted enough. Many students and researchers do not realise the extent of the delays when planning their studies in the UK. I hope my story and advice will be useful to you. Official ATAS information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-... News on the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/education... 00:00 What's the problem? 01:20 Applying for ATAS certificate 06:45 ATAS delays, impact on visa 13:59 How I got my ATAS certificate 18:23 What to do? Andrey Churkin (Андрей Чуркин) 2023 https://andreychurkin.ru/