Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

sajjaduk wrote:

sbak89 wrote:Asalaam o alaikum all,

I have been reading the posts on this forum for a couple of months now, there is some great advice on here! So thank you all for your help and I make dua that everyone is reunited with their spouses soon Inshallah. Always keep your faith in Allah swt as He is the best of planners

I would like to share my timeline for my husbands visa;

Online application - 03/03/2015
Married (Nikkah) - 15/03/2015
Submitted biometrics at Mirpur - 24/03/2015
Processed email - 29/05/2015
..... Now husband is waiting for a call to collect his passport, which will most likely be beginning of next week now

Please all make dua that Inshallah it will be good news

Best regards to all

Walaykum asalaam
AlhamduLillah
my duas are with you sister
May Allah SWT bless you with good news next week in Shaa Allah ...
Please do keep us updated
thanks for posting ... much appreciated

Can you post a document check list for others to look at

Thank you - much appreciated!

Yes sure;

Husbands:
- passport
- tb certificate
- english test certificate
- 2 passport size photos

My:
- passport copy attested
- copy of entry to pakistan stamp last year when we first met
- 6 monhs bank statements ( I highlihted my salary each month to make it stand out)
- 6months payslips (matching pay to what was paid in my account each month)
- employement letter
- contract of employment
- promotion letter to match pay increase over last 6 months when I applied ( I was still earning above the threshold but still showed proof of the increase)
- employment lettes showing pay increase of the past two years
- last years p60 to match employment letters
- acommodation report
- consent letter from mum and brother to live with them rent free for as long as we wish
- copy of deeds for property in mum and brothers name
- utility bills in mum name
- mum and brothers passport copies attested
- sending money receipt slips
- evidence of communication (tango screen shots - everyday, lyca mobile call log, top up receipts, registration page of sim to show it is registered to me, whatsapp convo (i did print all 200pages! )

Other:
- Online application (VAF4a)
- Appendix 2
- Nikkah nama attested
- Nikkah nama translated and attested
- wedding photos
- photos of us together

Hope that helps

sajjaduk wrote:

sbak89 wrote:Asalaam o alaikum all,

I have been reading the posts on this forum for a couple of months now, there is some great advice on here! So thank you all for your help and I make dua that everyone is reunited with their spouses soon Inshallah. Always keep your faith in Allah swt as He is the best of planners

I would like to share my timeline for my husbands visa;

Online application - 03/03/2015
Married (Nikkah) - 15/03/2015
Submitted biometrics at Mirpur - 24/03/2015
Processed email - 29/05/2015
..... Now husband is waiting for a call to collect his passport, which will most likely be beginning of next week now

Please all make dua that Inshallah it will be good news

Best regards to all

Also just noticed lol ...
We both share the nikkah ceremony on the same date ...
Wish we had submitted before also

lol oh yes we do! I took my papers with me when I went to get married

sbak89 wrote:

sajjaduk wrote:

sbak89 wrote:Asalaam o alaikum all,

I have been reading the posts on this forum for a couple of months now, there is some great advice on here! So thank you all for your help and I make dua that everyone is reunited with their spouses soon Inshallah. Always keep your faith in Allah swt as He is the best of planners

I would like to share my timeline for my husbands visa;

Online application - 03/03/2015
Married (Nikkah) - 15/03/2015
Submitted biometrics at Mirpur - 24/03/2015
Processed email - 29/05/2015
..... Now husband is waiting for a call to collect his passport, which will most likely be beginning of next week now

Please all make dua that Inshallah it will be good news

Best regards to all

Also just noticed lol ...
We both share the nikkah ceremony on the same date ...
Wish we had submitted before also

lol oh yes we do! I took my papers with me when I went to get married

Mashallah hope you have a positive outcome
And thanks for sharing the list
Would be helping alot of people to have a good idea of variety of evidences.

Thank you

lol ok im gonna wait till to june 15th then ill contact them lol

Sbak89 you applied before you had your nikkah done is that possible

tiger90210 wrote:Sbak89 you applied before you had your nikkah done is that possible

Hi tiger90210,

Yes you can submit application online only - not at VAC.

On the application you can clearly state at the time of application you are a fiance and intend to get married on 15th March 2015 (in my case). BHC are aware people take their documents with them and not officially married - however I also included a sponsor letter which I forgot to add on my list (sorry!.. and letter from solicitor supporting my application) and on the sponsor letter it explained that i intend to marry. So it was clear.

Will let you know for certain how that went once we receive the passport!

sbak89 wrote:

tiger90210 wrote:Sbak89 you applied before you had your nikkah done is that possible

Hi tiger90210,

Yes you can submit application online only - not at VAC.

On the application you can clearly state at the time of application you are a fiance and intend to get married on 15th March 2015 (in my case). BHC are aware people take their documents with them and not officially married - however I also included a sponsor letter which I forgot to add on my list (sorry!.. and letter from solicitor supporting my application) and on the sponsor letter it explained that i intend to marry. So it was clear.

Will let you know for certain how that went once we receive the passport!

It dosent work like that

tiger90210 wrote:

sbak89 wrote:

tiger90210 wrote:Sbak89 you applied before you had your nikkah done is that possible

Hi tiger90210,

Yes you can submit application online only - not at VAC.

On the application you can clearly state at the time of application you are a fiance and intend to get married on 15th March 2015 (in my case). BHC are aware people take their documents with them and not officially married - however I also included a sponsor letter which I forgot to add on my list (sorry!.. and letter from solicitor supporting my application) and on the sponsor letter it explained that i intend to marry. So it was clear.

Will let you know for certain how that went once we receive the passport!

It dosent work like that

ok... so please tell me how does it work?

Sbak, when u applied u where not married online date

tiger90210 wrote:Sbak, when u applied u where not married online date

No I wasnt, he was my fiance and on the application you can state this

I can't really comment much more on this until I know the outcome - only then I will be able to advise you.

sbak89 wrote:

tiger90210 wrote:Sbak, when u applied u where not married online date

No I wasnt, he was my fiance and on the application you can state this

I can't really comment much more on this until I know the outcome - only then I will be able to advise you.

Full understand what u r saying on top u can tick fiancé
But not sure this will work from Pak

tiger90210 wrote:

sbak89 wrote:

tiger90210 wrote:Sbak, when u applied u where not married online date

No I wasnt, he was my fiance and on the application you can state this

I can't really comment much more on this until I know the outcome - only then I will be able to advise you.

Full understand what u r saying on top u can tick fiancé
But not sure this will work from Pak

Every case is different I guess and rules can be interpreted in many ways ... all we should be doing is be supportive and do dua that their application is successful ... they are due to get their outcome in a few days so whatever basis it was is no longer applicable as the case has been processed and due to return at vac.

It will be something unique if it's granted and in Shaa Allah May Allah swt allow such to happen

No I wasnt, he was my fiance and on the application you can state this

I can't really comment much more on this until I know the outcome - only then I will be able to advise you. [/quote]
Full understand what u r saying on top u can tick fiancé
But not sure this will work from Pak[/quote]

Every case is different I guess and rules can be interpreted in many ways ... all we should be doing is be supportive and do dua that their application is successful ... they are due to get their outcome in a few days so whatever basis it was is no longer applicable as the case has been processed and due to return at vac.

It will be something unique if it's granted and in Shaa Allah May Allah swt allow such to happen[/quote]


Thank you so much for your positivity brother, really do appreciate it.

Remember guys, applications are not checked by muslim/Islamic authorities.

These applications come to Croydon - they are checked to see you can provide, have the housing and that there is evidence this is a real relationship.

They have that option to select fiance because non muslims don't always get married - so this should be fine inshAllah

Do not stress - may Allah make it easy and successful. Ameen

kopfan wrote:Remember guys, applications are not checked by muslim/Islamic authorities.

These applications come to Croydon - they are checked to see you can provide, have the housing and that there is evidence this is a real relationship.

They have that option to select fiance because non muslims don't always get married - so this should be fine inshAllah

Do not stress - may Allah make it easy and successful. Ameen

Agree with your fact relating dealt with non muslims
Also wanted to clarify with you ... how do you know that applications come to Croydon??
As far as I remember it was some verification checks are sent to Croydon but mainly everything is handled at isb bhc on majority of cases exception of visitor visas

sajjaduk wrote:

kopfan wrote:Remember guys, applications are not checked by muslim/Islamic authorities.

These applications come to Croydon - they are checked to see you can provide, have the housing and that there is evidence this is a real relationship.

They have that option to select fiance because non muslims don't always get married - so this should be fine inshAllah

Do not stress - may Allah make it easy and successful. Ameen

Agree with your fact relating dealt with non muslims
Also wanted to clarify with you ... how do you know that applications come to Croydon??
As far as I remember it was some verification checks are sent to Croydon but mainly everything is handled at isb bhc on majority of cases exception of visitor visas

You could be right - read somewhere in expat forum or somewhere that they were dealt with in Croydon and USA visa's were dealt in Sheffield - but not 100% sure.

sophia20 wrote:

sajjaduk wrote:

sophia20 wrote:March2015
I did ask for another update, got another reply today, just says " there are no current updates "
I'm gna keep asking everyday lol

When did you submit Biometrics??
That is strange I'm sure you submitted end of Feb? ? Your timeline says same also ..
I would keep emailing them as sometimes the lazy hgs just send out a standard email just to meet their "reply within one day timescale"... I'm sure back in April you posted saying delayed for further checks?? Even if that was the case would've expected them to say further checks again still.
Did they not say at the time we will not meet 12 weeks??
Just keep faith in Shaa Allah.

When you do email them point out when you submitted and how many weeks have passed already.
If to no avail then you probably best giving them a call

Hey biometrics were taken on 26th feb
I have been emailing them asking for updates, sometimes they didn't even reply back! Lol I have already stated how many weeks have passed but nothing!
This is what I've been getting;
26 march-the application has been referred to another
authority for enquiries or a final decision.
27 march - found that your application has not yet been
assessed by an Entry Clearance Officer.
31 march- found that the application has been referred to another
authority for enquiries or a final decision.

Then I get an email from islamvisainfo also on 31 march
-Your UK visa application is currently under consideration at the British High Commission in Islamabad.
Unfortunately, the processing of your application has been delayed while we undertake further checks.  This means that we will be unable to make a decision within our published customer service standards.

14 April - found that your application is currently in progress.
27 april- found that your application is currently in progress.
26 may- no current updates!

Maybe another month of waiting for me

And congrats kopfan and ab112

Sophia20, I think you are one of the unlucky ones that have to wait for longer than 12 weeks but I really do hope that you get your visa and everything works out. If they are doing employment checks we are getting to end of the month so HMRC should be able to tell them about current employment situation and taxes paid so hopefully another week or two. It will happen soon

phaara wrote:

sophia20 wrote:Omg just realised 4 years ago on this day (29)I came bk!!! Lol never been bk since lol great!

Aww my husband too could'nt came bk its been Two years

AW so your the applicant, that's sad, i remember whn it was 2 yrs for me, felt like 4 yrs hv passed, and now it feels like a lifetime! I hope it works out for u this time round

ab112 wrote: Sophia20, I think you are one of the unlucky ones that have to wait for longer than 12 weeks but I really do hope that you get your visa and everything works out. If they are doing employment checks we are getting to end of the month so HMRC should be able to tell them about current employment situation and taxes paid so hopefully another week or two. It will happen soon

Thank u
Unlucky ones! aren't I always lol
But my tax is being paid each month since last July!?! Are they blind or something lol

Salam to everyone,

I need advise regarding Landlord letter, I have two formats of letter i don't know which one is perfect for our requirement.

Both formats are below :

1. Number one

To Whom It May Concern

Date: xx-xx-xxxx

From,

<Land Lord Name & Address Details>


Subject: No Objection Letter

This is to confirm that Mr.<your Name> has rented a (1 or 2 or 3) bed room (flat or house) <Flat or house address> managed by us. The (flat / house ) has enough space to accommodate his spouse <Spouse Name> and we have no objection on accommodating his spouse to be on his rented (flat / house).

Please do not hesitate to contact me in case if you need any further details/clarification.


Yours Sincerely,
<Land lord Name>

< Land lord Address Details>
< Land lord Contact number and mail id details>


2. Number Two

To whom it may concern,

My tenant xxxx has been living in my property since xx-xx-xxxx. The tenancy agreement was renewed on xx-xx-xxxx. This agreement is for two years but I am happy for the tenant to renew it for however many times they wish to do so.
The sum of £xxx is the rent per calendar month. This amount does not include any bills, the gas and electric is on a prepaid key system.
I am happy to allow tenant(Name) to live with her husband(Name), in my property, with the same terms in place as agreed upon earlier. The property is spacious enough for Tenant’s(Name) brother,Tenant’s(Name) and her husband, upon his arrival to live there comfortably, without becoming overcrowded. The property entails two double sized bedrooms, one living room, a Spam and in-house toilet and bathroom. The property also accommodates an extra loft room and the advantage of a back garden and a drive in.
If you still wish to contact me in regards to any of the above, you can do so on.

Your Sincerely,


Landlord Name.

xxxxxx--------xxxx-----------xxxxxxx

Now im confused which one is perfect plus second one is my situation because i live with my brother but i think letter should be simple and short.

aadi90 wrote:Salam to everyone,

I need advise regarding Landlord letter, I have two formats of letter i don't know which one is perfect for our requirement.

Both formats are below :

1. Number one

To Whom It May Concern

Date: xx-xx-xxxx

From,

<Land Lord Name & Address Details>


Subject: No Objection Letter

This is to confirm that Mr.<your Name> has rented a (1 or 2 or 3) bed room (flat or house) <Flat or house address> managed by us. The (flat / house ) has enough space to accommodate his spouse <Spouse Name> and we have no objection on accommodating his spouse to be on his rented (flat / house).

Please do not hesitate to contact me in case if you need any further details/clarification.


Yours Sincerely,
<Land lord Name>

< Land lord Address Details>
< Land lord Contact number and mail id details>


2. Number Two

To whom it may concern,

My tenant xxxx has been living in my property since xx-xx-xxxx. The tenancy agreement was renewed on xx-xx-xxxx. This agreement is for two years but I am happy for the tenant to renew it for however many times they wish to do so.
The sum of £xxx is the rent per calendar month. This amount does not include any bills, the gas and electric is on a prepaid key system.
I am happy to allow tenant(Name) to live with her husband(Name), in my property, with the same terms in place as agreed upon earlier. The property is spacious enough for Tenant’s(Name) brother,Tenant’s(Name) and her husband, upon his arrival to live there comfortably, without becoming overcrowded. The property entails two double sized bedrooms, one living room, a Spam and in-house toilet and bathroom. The property also accommodates an extra loft room and the advantage of a back garden and a drive in.
If you still wish to contact me in regards to any of the above, you can do so on.

Your Sincerely,


Landlord Name.

xxxxxx--------xxxx-----------xxxxxxx

Now im confused which one is perfect plus second one is my situation because i live with my brother but i think letter should be simple and short.

I would certainly go with the second letter... it covers all the points the eco would look for ... it's not that important to mention brother unless he is on the same tenancy as yourself .

Housing inspection report is what will back up all the information contained so in Shaa Allah everything should go smoothly

Hi just a quick update last time it was my case was progressing when I asked for an update great I thought I left it but after nearly 2 weeks asked for a further update NOW it is a different sorry cant find my case great the case goes on.

aysha1996 wrote:Hi just a quick update last time it was my case was progressing when I asked for an update great I thought I left it but after nearly 2 weeks asked for a further update NOW it is a different sorry cant find my case great the case goes on.

Hey the same just happend to me last week
I rung them up and they said they can not fine my case on the system so wait 5working days
So after few days i got a email saying further checks
Just dont worry inshallah everything will be fine

My husband got his visa Alhamdulillah thanks to all mighty Allah. Thank you everyone for your help and support. 

Visa submitted on 26th november 2014
Refused on 6th February 2015
Appeal submitted on 20th February 2015
Review deadline 8th july 2015
Appeal withdrawn on 7th may 2015
Received call to submit passport on 18th May 2015
Passport submitted 19th May 2015
Visa processed email received on 26th May 2012
Passport collect with visa stamped on 28th May 2015

salma123aslam wrote:My husband got his visa Alhamdulillah thanks to all mighty Allah. Thank you everyone for your help and support. 

Visa submitted on 26th november 2014
Refused on 6th February 2015
Appeal submitted on 20th February 2015
Review deadline 8th july 2015
Appeal withdrawn on 7th may 2015
Received call to submit passport on 18th May 2015
Passport submitted 19th May 2015
Visa processed email received on 26th May 2012
Passport collect with visa stamped on 28th May 2015

Congrats
May Allah swt bless you both with a happy married life together