Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

people who submit correct documentation,which is complete and is according to the guidelines and appendices provided by the Home Office, they will process it quickly and not put it on hold requesting more documentation etc

also the trend is that women coming to UK are processed quicker than men coming to UK from pakistan.

zee09 wrote:also the trend is that women coming to UK are processed quicker than men coming to UK from pakistan.

This is true!!
I have noticed this aswell!

I know a few ppl who have applied & they have all been granted their visa's & they submitted their applications after us.

I think the HO see women as low risk!

zee09 wrote:people who submit correct documentation,which is complete and is according to the guidelines and appendices provided by the Home Office, they will process it quickly and not put it on hold requesting more documentation etc

All the rest is true, except the emboldened part.

It's pure luck even if you meet the criteria, and how simple it is for them. The only cases known to definitely get it rapidly are the ones with the least paperwork, whilst fulfilling the criteria, and being very straightforward (applicant has well known BSc/MSc/PhD, sponsor good position 30k full-time salary, 1 job, long time, owns house, etc).

Well I'm finding it to be hit on miss in both cases. My wife re-applied, we used the same Categories as before (A+D). She was put on hold as Cat D wasn't met fully when she applied the first time. Now everything is met when she applied the second time round, and yet they're still taking longer then I expected them to. I'm surpsied people who applied in July got quicker turn-around.

I think applying in Islamabad is faster then applying elsewhere. Although like zee said, it all comes down to the evidence provided.

Has0907 wrote:

abdulraheem123 wrote:

Has0907 wrote:Salaam All,

This is my first post but have been following the forum for quite a while.

I was wondering whether anyone can help me with a query I have. Alhamdulillah my wife was granted her spouse visa on the 6th August 2014 (she submitted her application on the 18th July 2014 so a really quick turnaround alhamdulillah).

Is there a specific time frame for when she has to enter the UK? I keep on hearing your spouse has to enter the UK within 28 days; some forums suggesting within 90 day, I'm really not sure.

Your advice will be greatly appreciated.

Masha Allah fantastic news. Congratulations and may Allah make everyones visa granted.


what centre did you apply under?

Did you get a phone call to let you know to pick up passport?

did you receive a SMS? or you didnt? Or email?

Thank you and Insha Allah everyone's visa will be granted.

My wife applied in Islamabad and received a phone call telling her your passport is ready for collection. No email or SMS.

Thanks
Do you know if your wife picked up the first call there made?
Or what number there called from?
I only ask as I think my wife may be missing the call and not realizing as she can't even pick up the phone when I call her

Is everything back to normal now ? I mean with them being closed ?

I can't believe any of us who are on hold haven't heard anythig or anyone we know :/

saf786 wrote:Is everything back to normal now ? I mean with them being closed ?

I can't believe any of us who are on hold haven't heard anythig or anyone we know :/

I can't believe you still on hold after so long, what additional documents did there ask for?

abdulraheem123 wrote:

saf786 wrote:Is everything back to normal now ? I mean with them being closed ?

I can't believe any of us who are on hold haven't heard anythig or anyone we know :/

I can't believe you still on hold after so long, what additional documents did there ask for?

Evidents of my earning which I have sent ..

I know ! I just want an answer now

saf786 wrote:

abdulraheem123 wrote:

saf786 wrote:Is everything back to normal now ? I mean with them being closed ?

I can't believe any of us who are on hold haven't heard anythig or anyone we know :/

I can't believe you still on hold after so long, what additional documents did there ask for?

Evidents of my earning which I have sent ..

I know ! I just want an answer now

What category did you apply under? Was it more payslips or bank statements there wanted?

saf786 wrote:Is everything back to normal now ? I mean with them being closed ?

I can't believe any of us who are on hold haven't heard anythig or anyone we know :/

Salaam
Today i recieved a letter from my mp stating that a decision had been made on my application on the 7th, nd they will inform my spouse of the decision, he hasnt heard anything probz due to closures. Although its pretty certain what the outcome may b i have faith in allahs decision.
It lools like people may b receiving decisions know hope that helps

Thanks Sarah786 plz let us know when u do hear anything

I applied as self employed and yes they had asked for previous bank statements too

Always hope ?? R u still here ?

Sarah786 wrote:

saf786 wrote:Is everything back to normal now ? I mean with them being closed ?

I can't believe any of us who are on hold haven't heard anythig or anyone we know :/

Salaam
Today i recieved a letter from my mp stating that a decision had been made on my application on the 7th, nd they will inform my spouse of the decision, he hasnt heard anything probz due to closures. Although its pretty certain what the outcome may b i have faith in allahs decision.
It lools like people may b receiving decisions know hope that helps

Insha'Allaah, all will be good.

But either way, never stop the struggle, the fight. The world hasn't ended just yet

Sarah786 wrote:

saf786 wrote:Is everything back to normal now ? I mean with them being closed ?

I can't believe any of us who are on hold haven't heard anythig or anyone we know :/

Salaam
Today i recieved a letter from my mp stating that a decision had been made on my application on the 7th, nd they will inform my spouse of the decision, he hasnt heard anything probz due to closures. Although its pretty certain what the outcome may b i have faith in allahs decision.
It lools like people may b receiving decisions know hope that helps

rely hope its gud news for u sarah, do let us know pllease

zee09 wrote:also the trend is that women coming to UK are processed quicker than men coming to UK from pakistan.

yeah, also you get quicker response if you put your case in a bright flowery folder and your wife to smile and not to wear nose stud when submitting papers. unfortunately, this so far hasn't worked for our situation

My husband rang gerrys this morning just to enquire .. And they asked for all details and they said it's still in process :-s

saf786 wrote:My husband rang gerrys this morning just to enquire .. And they asked for all details and they said it's still in process :-s

thats the same as me saf lets c

blumango wrote:

zee09 wrote:also the trend is that women coming to UK are processed quicker than men coming to UK from pakistan.

yeah, also you get quicker response if you put your case in a bright flowery folder and your wife to smile and not to wear nose stud when submitting papers. unfortunately, this so far hasn't worked for our situation

No matter what folder you put your papers in, they will throw folder in bin and put all papers in there own file thing,

Does anyone know how long this process can take?

Sarah786 wrote:Does anyone know how long this process can take?

Sarah someone on here was in same situation a few weeks ago when thy contacted the visa centre they said they had made a descion 2 weeks ago and would call thm soon. Thy then got a call i think the next day or the same day im sure it was no longer than that

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where is our applications??????????

Thank you ket1
Does anybody have a number or email so I can ask them what the delay is?

Ket1 wrote:

Sarah786 wrote:Does anyone know how long this process can take?

Sarah someone on here was in same situation a few weeks ago when thy contacted the visa centre they said they had made a descion 2 weeks ago and would call thm soon. Thy then got a call i think the next day or the same day im sure it was no longer than that

The letter from my mp stated that a decision had been made on 7th august and that the ukba couldnt see the decision on thr database and that my husband would recieve notification shortly? Im guessing thy havr refused it bcus surely thy can see information on thr database, thr god damn database should b upto date. I think thy informed my mp of the outcome but didnt want to dissapoint me...
Have u any idea when i should chase this up if my hubby hasnt rcvd a call, also is thr anybody else in my situation?

It's like we all know it's a refuse but still have a little corner of us wanting to belive it will be granted

This is horrible .. Some of us have been on hold for ages, they could Atleast have the decency to refuse us without making us suffer so much !