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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by timewarp » Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:33 am

yes sean2606
I received an automatic generated email and I clicked on the link and it diverts me to the email contact page.

Is that what everyone uses then?

There is also a number that you call and pay the charge using credit or debit card is that what everyone uses aswell

thanks

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by auntsally » Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:35 am

Hi

Any updates anyone so far. A relative of mine has had a positive decisions and they had 10 week wait from ISB.

Anything anyone??

Online app......13/02/15
BIO Mirpur.......23/02/15
Received @ ISB.25/02/15
InshAllah awaiting a decision…

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by March2015 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:39 am

We applied on the 12th of March and haven't heard anything back yet either. Not sure if they are working in date order as it does not seem to be the case. Processing seems a little slow these days compared to last month.

Please make dua. I hope we all hear positive news soon :)

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by stillwaiting123 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:21 am

Just had an email saying visa has been processed.. No text or call yet..should hubby go to embassy or wait for text/call
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
Alhamdulilah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by sean2606 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:22 am

timewarp wrote:yes sean2606
I received an automatic generated email and I clicked on the link and it diverts me to the email contact page.

Is that what everyone uses then?

There is also a number that you call and pay the charge using credit or debit card is that what everyone uses aswell

thanks
yeah thats the one :)

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by sean2606 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:29 am

stillwaiting123 wrote:Just had an email saying visa has been processed.. No text or call yet..should hubby go to embassy or wait for text/call

Is that from BHC or you asked for an update?

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by stillwaiting123 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:38 am

sean2606 wrote:
stillwaiting123 wrote:Just had an email saying visa has been processed.. No text or call yet..should hubby go to embassy or wait for text/call

Is that from BHC or you asked for an update?
Its from BHC...
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
Alhamdulilah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by sean2606 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:41 am

stillwaiting123 wrote:
sean2606 wrote:
stillwaiting123 wrote:Just had an email saying visa has been processed.. No text or call yet..should hubby go to embassy or wait for text/call

Is that from BHC or you asked for an update?
Its from BHC...

Oh thats good hope and pray its a positive outcome for you

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by stillwaiting123 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:44 am

Oh thats good hope and pray its a positive outcome for you

I hope so..so nervous.. Should hubby go or wait for the call/text
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
Alhamdulilah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by stillwaiting123 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 11:54 am

His had the text.. Going tommorow to pick up passport ong so nervous
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
Alhamdulilah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by March2015 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 12:07 pm

stillwaiting123 wrote:His had the text.. Going tommorow to pick up passport ong so nervous
Good luck :)

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by khan_81 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 12:07 pm

In sha Allah it will be a positive decision. Keep us updated.
stillwaiting123 wrote:His had the text.. Going tommorow to pick up passport ong so nervous

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by 2011maryam » Wed Apr 22, 2015 12:08 pm

stillwaiting123 wrote:His had the text.. Going tommorow to pick up passport ong so nervous

Same here finally got the text to pick up documets inshallah find out tomorrow
Visa Refused: 23/4/ 2015
Appeal Submitted: 29/4/2015
Appeal notice issued: 23/6/16
Review date: 6/10/2015
Court hearing: 8/2/2016
Judge decision received: 10/2/2016
Call in Letter: 24/2/16
Submitted PP : 26/2/16
Visa granted: 20/4/16

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by stillwaiting123 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 12:12 pm

2011maryam wrote:
stillwaiting123 wrote:His had the text.. Going tommorow to pick up passport ong so nervous

Same here finally got the text to pick up documets inshallah find out tomorrow
Hubby just got another email to same as text..so nervous... Won't be able to sleep all night
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
Alhamdulilah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by muj1 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 1:34 pm

Hi guys, I am submitting documents for my wife in the next few weeks Inshallah but just wanted to provide an update on some information I have come across during the process.

I am divorced from my ex wife who was from Pakistan, via the UK Family Court. This unfortunately, is not accepted in Pakistan even though it has been stamped by the Foreign Commonwealth Office in the UK and the Pakistani Embassy in London also attested to say that they agree this is a valid document. The Union Council would not register my new marriage without what they referred to as a 'Talaaq Muasar Certificate' from the Union Council themselves. To cut a long story short, if you have a UK court divorce, you will need to file for divorce again in Pakistan and this takes 90 days.

My document list is as follows;

Letter from employer
Employment Contract
Land Registry
Propery Report
Mortgage Statement
12 months bank statement
12 months payslips
Attested copy of passports/driving licence/NI Number/NADRA Card for myself and my wife
P60
Wedding Invitations
Post wedding photos
Whatsapp logs and itemised call records
Home Insurance paperwork
Wedding dress receipts
VAF4 Appendix 2
Online Application form
UK Court Decree Absolute
Union Council Divorce Certificate
Nikkanama and attested translation

Think that's the lot. This is the second time I am going through this process, last time was in 2011 when the visa was granted in 9 weeks. Looks to be taking a little longer at the moment.

Inshallah hoping all the people waiting have their visa's granted soon.

Thanks

Muj

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by daddoo110 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 2:10 pm

sean2606 wrote:
daddoo110 wrote:Hello,

i called UKVI on monday for status update. the person told me that decision has been made for visa application and now i will soon receive a call from gerry to collect my passport in 2 to 3 days.
but still waiting for their call. does anyone know if i can call to gerry direct to ask about my passport or shall i wait and also how long do they take to call for passport collection??

thanks
Any news yet daddoo? where did you get the number for gerrys (Karachi) cant seem to find it anywhere
Hello Sean! Finally received one processed email today! No Call No Text now just waiting for call or text just praying alot.. I didnt call gerrys not even i have any contact no i was thinking to visit but now i have received the mail so will wait for two days to get msg or call from gerrys to collect the docs.
Category A
Online Application 16-1-2015
Submitted Docs At Karachi 19-01-2015
Received At BHC ISB 21-1-2015
No Current Updates 3-3-2015
Delayed For Further Checks 19-3-2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by stillwaiting123 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 2:22 pm

We got email at 11am Pakistan time then text at 4.30pm Pakistan time and then email same like text 10mins later
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
Alhamdulilah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by daddoo110 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 2:25 pm

stillwaiting123 wrote:We got email at 11am Pakistan time then text at 4.30pm Pakistan time and then email same like text 10mins later
Hello stillwaiting! I received email at 9:15 am but didnt received any call or text :( what is your timeline and from where did u applied?
Category A
Online Application 16-1-2015
Submitted Docs At Karachi 19-01-2015
Received At BHC ISB 21-1-2015
No Current Updates 3-3-2015
Delayed For Further Checks 19-3-2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by stillwaiting123 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 2:28 pm

daddoo110 wrote:
stillwaiting123 wrote:We got email at 11am Pakistan time then text at 4.30pm Pakistan time and then email same like text 10mins later
Hello stillwaiting! I received email at 9:15 am but didnt received any call or text :( what is your timeline and from where did u applied?
I applied Islamabad it says has been processed 22nd & I applied 4th Feb...as you applied from Karachi maybe your documents will be sent back to that embassy
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
Alhamdulilah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by auntsally » Wed Apr 22, 2015 3:06 pm

stillwaiting123 wrote:We got email at 11am Pakistan time then text at 4.30pm Pakistan time and then email same like text 10mins later

InshAllah. All the best!!!

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by asif_sharif » Wed Apr 22, 2015 3:34 pm

sean2606 wrote:
timewarp wrote:Hi everyone,

I just applied for my wifes visa application 2 weeks ago inshallah all goes well over the next 3 months.
I just wanted to know how is everyone chasing up to get updates about there visa status.

Can anybody provide me with the phone number or email address I could use aswell to contact them.

As i am quite certain I will need it over the next 3 months to chase up the status of my wifes visa.

Thanks
timewarp, did you receive an email from BHC Islamabad confirming that they have received your application? if yes there is a link on that email telling you how to contact them. It is a form which needs to filled in with the GWF number date of birth etc
i just came in here to post this just got that email right now.

Our published service standards state that we will process all non-settlement applications within 15 working days and all settlement applications within 12 weeks. We are currently meeting our service standard commitments and there are no forecasted delays to our service.

THANK GOD.


this is the email i got in mine if want to track the progress
http://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk.
married 21/02/2014
21/04/15 DOCUMENTS submitted
22/04/15 reaches BHC islamabad
REFUSED 10/07/2015
appeal 31/07/2015
payment 14th August
review deadline 24th December 2015
COURT DATE 18TH JANUARY 2017
entry allowed
wife arriving 29th April 2017

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Lina123 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 4:26 pm

March2015 wrote:We applied on the 12th of March and haven't heard anything back yet either. Not sure if they are working in date order as it does not seem to be the case. Processing seems a little slow these days compared to last month.

Please make dua. I hope we all hear positive news soon :)
Hey when you here something let us know I applied few days after. Hopefully we get a reply soon inshallah tallah..
Congrats to everyone else who got a reply inshallah you all get ur visa

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Sajj79 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 5:46 pm

To All,

If you asked for update and UKVI told you that decission has been made, it takes around 2 weeks from that point for your visa application to return to VAC for you to collect. This is how long it took in my case,

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by S.RANA » Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:01 pm

Hello guys.. hoping to get help through this forum...
I applied for Tier 2 (General) spouse visa on 13th of Jan 2014.... i received my passport on 7th Feb, my visa was rejected on the grounds of not showing a 90 days bank statement.. well which wasn't our fault.. it was the bank's (Barclays, UK)mistake, they provided us a bank statement of 87 days... we appealed against our decision as we were not even once contacted by the UKVI to resend the document or anything... our hearing was on 26th Nov, 2014. We won the case. The first tribunal gave the decision in our favor and gave 28 days to UKVI if they wanted to appeal against the decision or otherwise reimburse us the court fee. The fee was transferred to our account which apparently meant that the UKVI didn't have any objection with the decision. Now its been more than 4 months i havent heard from anyone. Complete silence. I have been emailing UKVI, British high Commission Islamabad... and God knows who... but i have not as yet got any update regarding the status of my application. After about 10 emails to "customer service @hmcts.gsi.gov.uk", the only reply ive got is that they can not assist me with my inquiry as my case is out of their jurisdiction and i need to contact the relevant embassy directly!
I am absolutely clueless!! i have no idea whats going on! anyone who has had a similar experience? or can any1 help me who i should contact? coz when i call the British High commission the automated telephone operator says the the BHC no longer deals with visa matters!!!
Its been 1year 4 months and i am still waiting!! more than 4 months ive won the appeal! why havent i heard from anyone?? any1 knows any number i can call to get an update??

Any help will be appreciated :(

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by March2015 » Wed Apr 22, 2015 8:38 pm

Lina123 wrote:
March2015 wrote:We applied on the 12th of March and haven't heard anything back yet either. Not sure if they are working in date order as it does not seem to be the case. Processing seems a little slow these days compared to last month.

Please make dua. I hope we all hear positive news soon :)
Hey when you here something let us know I applied few days after. Hopefully we get a reply soon inshallah tallah..
Congrats to everyone else who got a reply inshallah you all get ur visa

I will ☺️
Inshallah
Good luck everyone x

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