In plain English
This means the authority has got the extra documents or details sent in to support a matter. It applies to material connected with an application, claim, or case, and it marks that receipt by the relevant government body.
In context
Here, it reports that the relevant government authority has received the supporting documents or information submitted for the matter.
- Situation
- Following passport, visa, residence, border, and immigration-document administration
- What it communicates
- reports that submitted supporting documents have been logged
Meaning limits
By itself, this status does not show that the material has been checked, accepted, or that any decision has been made.
Examples
“Her benefits claim showed Evidence received after the department got the medical certificates she sent, but no decision had been made.”
“When the missing passport copy reached the immigration office, the application was updated to Evidence received.”