Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

aminoacid88 wrote:

daddoo110 wrote:Sallamxx

Is there any updates from the people who applied in Karachi?????

Nothing yet!
My 3 months are done next week Thursday. I escalated yesterday because apparently my application was processed a long time ago. Not sure y my passport isn't here yet.
They're just slow for Karachi.

This is just ridiculous!! when all other cities are being processed in good time, especially if you have received an update stating that it has been processed yet they keep you hanging in by a thread. Can just about imagine how you must be feeling aminoacid88. Hope and pray the outcome is positive for you.

aminoacid88 wrote:

daddoo110 wrote:Sallamxx

Is there any updates from the people who applied in Karachi?????

Nothing yet!
My 3 months are done next week Thursday. I escalated yesterday because apparently my application was processed a long time ago. Not sure y my passport isn't here yet.
They're just slow for Karachi.

Aminoacid did the enquiry service get back to you after they said they waa gna look into it ? X

SHAHFAISAL wrote:To shreen

Do you think its worth contacting the VAC to see if the paperwrk has arrived back yet. I have heard of some people waiting for collection call and not getting it they ended up going to the VAC and the paperwork was sitting there the whole time.

Im gna give it another week and then send my husband to the vac centre. Did u enquire this weekend and they replied bk or the weekend before that ? And did they escalate it for you or they jus replied with an update? X

Shreen wrote:

SHAHFAISAL wrote:To shreen

Do you think its worth contacting the VAC to see if the paperwrk has arrived back yet. I have heard of some people waiting for collection call and not getting it they ended up going to the VAC and the paperwork was sitting there the whole time.

Im gna give it another week and then send my husband to the vac centre. Did u enquire this weekend and they replied bk or the weekend before that ? And did they escalate it for you or they jus replied with an update? X

@Shreen have you received an email from BHC yet saying that your application has been processed and concluded or just an update when you inquired?

@ sean2606

I asked for and update last tuesday and they said they will escalate my case and get back to me. Then on thursday the emailed me said ur application has been concluded and decision has been made and will be sent to vac centre in due course. So since last thirsday i have been waiting for the email from BHC but still havent recieved it

Shreen wrote:@ sean2606

I asked for and update last tuesday and they said they will escalate my case and get back to me. Then on thursday the emailed me said ur application has been concluded and decision has been made and will be sent to vac centre in due course. So since last thirsday i have been waiting for the email from BHC but still havent recieved it

you and aminoacid seem to sailing in the same boat wonder whats going on at the BHC why are they taking forever to send these emails out

sean2606 wrote:

aminoacid88 wrote:

daddoo110 wrote:Sallamxx

Is there any updates from the people who applied in Karachi?????

Nothing yet!
My 3 months are done next week Thursday. I escalated yesterday because apparently my application was processed a long time ago. Not sure y my passport isn't here yet.
They're just slow for Karachi.

This is just ridiculous!! when all other cities are being processed in good time, especially if you have received an update stating that it has been processed yet they keep you hanging in by a thread. Can just about imagine how you must be feeling aminoacid88. Hope and pray the outcome is positive for you.

Thank you Means a lot. Let me know when you get your next update.

Shreen wrote:

aminoacid88 wrote:

daddoo110 wrote:Sallamxx

Is there any updates from the people who applied in Karachi?????

Nothing yet!
My 3 months are done next week Thursday. I escalated yesterday because apparently my application was processed a long time ago. Not sure y my passport isn't here yet.
They're just slow for Karachi.

Aminoacid did the enquiry service get back to you after they said they waa gna look into it ? X

Well when I called them yesterday they said that a decision has been made a long time ago and there is nothing holding up or delaying my case. That's why they said they will escalate it for me so that I can get my passport. When I received the email, it just said they had sent the relevant info for escalation but it did not say that they would respond back to me. I emailed them today and have not yet received a response. And now that Friday and Monday are bank holidays it's even more frustrating! I'm thinking of going to the VAC again on Thursday if I haven't heard anything by then.
It's been 1 week for you as well.. Maybe the VAC might have something?

hi guys!!

hope ur all well i have not been on here for agessss so thort id come see how things are going

mashallah many many congrats to all that have got their visa!! so happy to see this guys

inshallah the rest of u are not far from receiving good news now stay strong inshallah soon ..ur all always in my preys
asif3 u private messaged me a few weeks ago sory i have only just seen this, i cannot reply to u as u have disabled private messaging, i hope ur application is going well feel free to ask me anything on here or message me again if you enable pm again thanks

alil2014 wrote:

khani wrote:HELP HELP PLEASE


Hope you all hear good news soon, I need some help regarding filling the application. I did my Nikah online in 2012, but marriage was consummated in last December. So according to marriage certificate it is in 2012, Is it the same date I have to mention in the application for marriage date ? would they object how marriage was done while I was in UK. ???? ANY Help will be appreciated.

I HAVE READ THE GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES ON PROXY MARRIAGES AND IT SEEMS THAT THE MARRIAGE WILL BE RECOGNISED IF IT IS RECOGNISED IN THE COUNTRY IT TOOK PLACE IN/ REGISTERED IN. HOWEVER IT ALSO STATES THAT IF ONE OF THE PARTIES WAS FROM THE UK THEN IT WILL NOT BE RECOGNISED AS THE UK DOESN'T RECOGNISE PROXY MARRIAGES.


HAVE READ OF PAGE 7 AND 8 OF THE FOLLOWING UKBA GUIDANCE DOCUMENT (ESPECIALLY PART 13.3.2 WHICH APPLIES TO YOUR CASE):

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... rriage.pdf

I would seek legal advice on this matter.

It is confusing, because its registered with union council and i have NADRA Marriage Certificate as well, so it is legal marriage that's what UKVI requires , a legal marriage certificate registered with union council and foreign office attested. There shouldnt be any reason for them not to accept it.

khani wrote:

alil2014 wrote:

khani wrote:HELP HELP PLEASE


Hope you all hear good news soon, I need some help regarding filling the application. I did my Nikah online in 2012, but marriage was consummated in last December. So according to marriage certificate it is in 2012, Is it the same date I have to mention in the application for marriage date ? would they object how marriage was done while I was in UK. ???? ANY Help will be appreciated.

I HAVE READ THE GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES ON PROXY MARRIAGES AND IT SEEMS THAT THE MARRIAGE WILL BE RECOGNISED IF IT IS RECOGNISED IN THE COUNTRY IT TOOK PLACE IN/ REGISTERED IN. HOWEVER IT ALSO STATES THAT IF ONE OF THE PARTIES WAS FROM THE UK THEN IT WILL NOT BE RECOGNISED AS THE UK DOESN'T RECOGNISE PROXY MARRIAGES.


HAVE READ OF PAGE 7 AND 8 OF THE FOLLOWING UKBA GUIDANCE DOCUMENT (ESPECIALLY PART 13.3.2 WHICH APPLIES TO YOUR CASE):

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... rriage.pdf

I would seek legal advice on this matter.

It is confusing, because its registered with union council and i have NADRA Marriage Certificate as well, so it is legal marriage that's what UKVI requires , a legal marriage certificate registered with union council and foreign office attested. There shouldnt be any reason for them not to accept it.

Hi Khani

It's not that you have to justify the validity of your nikkah or marriage to us on here. Its BHC who will make the final decision. If your still unsure you may want to seek legal advice or speak to immigration specialist?.

I would seek legal advice and read through UKBA guidance notes and policy on proxy marriages.

To shreen

Yes i sent an email on saturday thats just gone past and got a reply next day sunday. Seems a bit strange to be getting a reply on the weekend.

I did not ask for escaltion just enquired about the status of the application. Reply i received just stated that the application has been processed and decision has been made. The VAC will notify us in due course. Who knows when that will be. Yeh i was thinking to hold on till the holiday weekend is over then send hubby to the VAC and ask whats happening. Keep us updated if you hear anything. This is our second application so i am more nervous.

Duas for all.

SHAHFAISAL wrote:To shreen

Yes i sent an email on saturday thats just gone past and got a reply next day sunday. Seems a bit strange to be getting a reply on the weekend.

I did not ask for escaltion just enquired about the status of the application. Reply i received just stated that the application has been processed and decision has been made. The VAC will notify us in due course. Who knows when that will be. Yeh i was thinking to hold on till the holiday weekend is over then send hubby to the VAC and ask whats happening. Keep us updated if you hear anything. This is our second application so i am more nervous.

Duas for all.

Its our second app aswell i knw exactly hw u feel x will keep u updated x

Hello

i called ukba today to ask status of my application. They told me my file is open and ECO has gone through my case and now they doing further checks.
does anyone got the same reply? how long does it take?

Hi

Any news at all for anyone??



Online app......13/02/15
BIO Mirpur.......23/02/15
Received @ ISB.25/02/15
Nothing so far......

auntsally wrote:Hi

Any news at all for anyone??



Online app......13/02/15
BIO Mirpur.......23/02/15
Received @ ISB.25/02/15
Nothing so far......

Auntsally have u asked them for an update or to escalate ur case ?x

Shreen wrote:

auntsally wrote:Hi

Any news at all for anyone??



Online app......13/02/15
BIO Mirpur.......23/02/15
Received @ ISB.25/02/15
Nothing so far......

Auntsally have u asked them for an update or to escalate ur case ?x

No I haven't...... I'm in week 5 this week so I was going to wait till half way point of UKBA service standard. I'm going to email them now though.

auntsally wrote:

Shreen wrote:

auntsally wrote:Hi

Any news at all for anyone??



Online app......13/02/15
BIO Mirpur.......23/02/15
Received @ ISB.25/02/15
Nothing so far......

Auntsally have u asked them for an update or to escalate ur case ?x

No I haven't...... I'm in week 5 this week so I was going to wait till half way point of UKBA service standard. I'm going to email them now though.

You can just call and get a quick reply on the visa status update

Is there a contact number for them? They just need the gwf number?

Enzo have you heard anything??

auntsally wrote:Is there a contact number for them? They just need the gwf number?

Enzo have you heard anything??

Following is the contact number below from Uk visa website https://ukvi-international.faq-help.com/. You can call on this number below with your GWF number and date of birth. They will let you know the visa status instantly

Pakistan Telephone

Opening times: 8:00am - 4:00pm (Pakistan time)

You can call us on:

00 44 1243 217 905

If you would prefer to dial a UK number direct please call:

00 44 1243 218 119

This is a paid service and there is a cost of £1.37 UK Sterling per minute in addition to your standard network charges. Please have a valid credit or debit card ready to process your payment. We can accept MasterCard credit and debit cards, and Visa credit and debit cards. You will not be charged until you are connected to an adviser. Calls may be recorded for training purposes. We are able to handle your calls in English or Urdu.

If you escalate online, they get back within a day or two anyway so unless you're in a rush, I don't think it's worth it. If they're anything like DM Digital, they'll start chatting nonsense to make the call last longer to charge more.

asif3 wrote:If you escalate online, they get back within a day or two anyway so unless you're in a rush, I don't think it's worth it. If they're anything like DM Digital, they'll start chatting nonsense to make the call last longer to charge more.

I have had the experience with calling them. Lol they are not like DM digital. Its British embassy and professional people, and they tend to keep conversation short and to the point keeping in view that we are being charged. My call from the point of advisor contacting me lasted for 4 mins approx

Salaam all

My husband received an email today stating application has been processed and will be returned to the VAC.

How long till the documents can be collected?

Are the VAC closed fri mon?

Need all ur duas ppl!

SHAHFAISAL wrote:Salaam all

My husband received an email today stating application has been processed and will be returned to the VAC.

How long till the documents can be collected?

Are the VAC closed fri mon?

Need all ur duas ppl!

God willing ti will be great news shahfaisal keep us in your prayers too. What was your timeline and where did you apply from?

SHAHFAISAL wrote:Salaam all

My husband received an email today stating application has been processed and will be returned to the VAC.

How long till the documents can be collected?

Are the VAC closed fri mon?

Need all ur duas ppl!

Oooo exciting times btw u knw when u got that email back on sunday did they say in there that you should recieve ur documents in a few days??? X