Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Irfan278, stillwaiting123 has covered everything and I agree with everything she's suggested.

Lol @ fill in the gaps. Funny guy.

GUYS QUICK QUESTION,I NEED HELP FOR FRIEND HE FILLED ONLINE APPLICATION PAYED APPOINTMENT BOOKED,WHERE TO PAY THIS NHS SURCHARGE FEE ,PLEASE ANYONE SHAD LIGHT ON THIS NEW STUFF.

shakoorh wrote:

irfan278 wrote:@stillwaiting123

Letter of support meaning basically a cover letter explaining how the relationship was formed, my background and plans for the future. The sponsorship declaration is the one where the solicitor 'fills the gaps' and I sign and he signs to say he witnessed it.

I've been in my job for 10 months so thought it would be better to include all wages and statements covering this period. I thought this would look better showing more wages and a steady bank account.

Did you have to pay for the C&G confirmation letter? Did you have to get 2? One for each certificate?

Yes I paid for them . Yes I got 2. 1 for each at a cost of £44 each. I probably don't even need them but after reading the horror stories on here of applications being refused due to non-confirmation of results, I want to make sure I provide everything possible.

shakoorh wrote:

Did you have to pay for the C&G confirmation letter? Did you have to get 2? One for each certificate?[/quote]


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irfan278 wrote:

shakoorh wrote:

irfan278 wrote:@stillwaiting123

Letter of support meaning basically a cover letter explaining how the relationship was formed, my background and plans for the future. The sponsorship declaration is the one where the solicitor 'fills the gaps' and I sign and he signs to say he witnessed it.

I've been in my job for 10 months so thought it would be better to include all wages and statements covering this period. I thought this would look better showing more wages and a steady bank account.

Did you have to pay for the C&G confirmation letter? Did you have to get 2? One for each certificate?

Yes I paid for them . Yes I got 2. 1 for each at a cost of £44 each. I probably don't even need them but after reading the horror stories on here of applications being refused due to non-confirmation of results, I want to make sure I provide everything possible.

Wouldn't make a difference as they want to see the results online on the official examination board website or their portal an alternative would be to get a letter from examination board and the test centre confirming your wife say examaans confirm the results.

They are really cracking down on all examinations which are not IELTS so be careful

Any june applicants got any processed email today?
Humbleguy or tehmina?!

zeeh wrote:GUYS QUICK QUESTION,I NEED HELP FOR FRIEND HE FILLED ONLINE APPLICATION PAYED APPOINTMENT BOOKED,WHERE TO PAY THIS NHS SURCHARGE FEE ,PLEASE ANYONE SHAD LIGHT ON THIS NEW STUFF.

https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigrati ... cation/pay

stillwaiting123 wrote:

zeeh wrote:GUYS QUICK QUESTION,I NEED HELP FOR FRIEND HE FILLED ONLINE APPLICATION PAYED APPOINTMENT BOOKED,WHERE TO PAY THIS NHS SURCHARGE FEE ,PLEASE ANYONE SHAD LIGHT ON THIS NEW STUFF.

https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigrati ... cation/pay

Unfortunately, they have recently change health surcharges payment method Therefore now it will redirect to the ISH payment once you have have completed your application online.

iakhan82 wrote:

stillwaiting123 wrote:

zeeh wrote:GUYS QUICK QUESTION,I NEED HELP FOR FRIEND HE FILLED ONLINE APPLICATION PAYED APPOINTMENT BOOKED,WHERE TO PAY THIS NHS SURCHARGE FEE ,PLEASE ANYONE SHAD LIGHT ON THIS NEW STUFF.

https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigrati ... cation/pay

Unfortunately, they have recently change health surcharges payment method Therefore now it will redirect to the ISH payment once you have have completed your application online.

Even better

On the first page of the appendix 2 it states:

'You MUST also complete and submit the main Personal Details Form (VAF4A). Failure to do so will delay your application.'

The appendix 2 is still dated December 2013. Am I right in thinking the VAF4A has been replaced by a printout of the online form? Or does it still need to be filled in and submitted?

irfan278 wrote:On the first page of the appendix 2 it states:

'You MUST also complete and submit the main Personal Details Form (VAF4A). Failure to do so will delay your application.'

The appendix 2 is still dated December 2013. Am I right in thinking the VAF4A has been replaced by a printout of the online form? Or does it still need to be filled in and submitted?

Vaf4a is still need to fill online.

phaara have you submitted your application yet? It's been months now since you been gathering information.

i.need.help wrote:phaara have you submitted your application yet? It's been months now since you been gathering information.

no not yet

phaara wrote:

i.need.help wrote:phaara have you submitted your application yet? It's been months now since you been gathering information.

no not yet

What's left? Are you still collecting documents?

i.need.help wrote:

phaara wrote:

i.need.help wrote:phaara have you submitted your application yet? It's been months now since you been gathering information.

no not yet

What's left? Are you still collecting documents?

will coming month IA

Raymandosnr wrote:

irfan278 wrote:
Yes I paid for them . Yes I got 2. 1 for each at a cost of £44 each. I probably don't even need them but after reading the horror stories on here of applications being refused due to non-confirmation of results, I want to make sure I provide everything possible.

Wouldn't make a difference as they want to see the results online on the official examination board website or their portal an alternative would be to get a letter from examination board and the test centre confirming your wife say examaans confirm the results.

They are really cracking down on all examinations which are not IELTS so be careful

C&G is the examination board isn't it? Also, by test centre do you mean where it says on the mark sheet? Because my wife did her test in Regency Hotel Mirpur, but the centre on the mark sheet is UK College of English Language mirpur.

No movement about June applicants?

tehmina wrote:No movement about June applicants?

Does not look like it!

irfan278 wrote:On the first page of the appendix 2 it states:

'You MUST also complete and submit the main Personal Details Form (VAF4A). Failure to do so will delay your application.'

The appendix 2 is still dated December 2013. Am I right in thinking the VAF4A has been replaced by a printout of the online form? Or does it still need to be filled in and submitted?

The appendix 2 is correct it is dated December 2013, u need to print it out and fill it in, it explains the financial side of things and u could be refused if not submitted

U also need to fill in VAF4A online on visa4uk website and then the applicant in pak needs to print it out and sign it and take it along to the biometric appointment (u don't need to submit it there they will give it back to u) and then applicant needs to send it to u along with English certificate and tb certificate and any other important supporting documents

Slaam to all,
My spouse visa application is one of the April 2015 applications that have not had any decision yet.
Below is my most up to date escalations reply. I escalated once but had update twice on 19 and 25 august.
Now wondering if anybody can predict how far our application is from the final decision.
Does the last escalation update means that they have received reply from UK authorities and now our application is again in the queue or update 29-08 and 05-08 has same meaning.
Escalation reply on 29-08-2015
'Initial checks and pre assessment completed. Further assessment/checks are
being carried out by the Entry Clearance Officer. Application is in queue
for further assessment and checks/enquiries.'
Escalation reply on 25-08-2015
'Unfortunately, the situation regarding your visa application remains
unchanged and we are still awaiting the outcome of routine checks before we
can resolve your case.'
Escalation reply on 05-08
'Your application is under process. We are waiting for results from UK
authorities. We will update applicant via email as soon as a decision has
been made and her documents are ready for collection.'
Update from UKVI on 24-07
In progress
Biometric at 15-04-2015

Have people who submitted directly to Sheffield since the changes started to receive responses yet? Wonder if it's any quicker?

nasir631 wrote:Slaam to all,
My spouse visa application is one of the April 2015 applications that have not had any decision yet.
Below is my most up to date escalations reply. I escalated once but had update twice on 19 and 25 august.
Now wondering if anybody can predict how far our application is from the final decision.
Does the last escalation update means that they have received reply from UK authorities and now our application is again in the queue or update 29-08 and 05-08 has same meaning.
Escalation reply on 29-08-2015
'Initial checks and pre assessment completed. Further assessment/checks are
being carried out by the Entry Clearance Officer. Application is in queue
for further assessment and checks/enquiries.'
Escalation reply on 25-08-2015
'Unfortunately, the situation regarding your visa application remains
unchanged and we are still awaiting the outcome of routine checks before we
can resolve your case.'
Escalation reply on 05-08
'Your application is under process. We are waiting for results from UK
authorities. We will update applicant via email as soon as a decision has
been made and her documents are ready for collection.'
Update from UKVI on 24-07
In progress
Biometric at 15-04-2015

brother no one can say, its literally all just generic

No update from any June member today.

Seems they will start again from ist September,still they processed latest applicant who applied on 10 June.on fb group only 1 applicant left between ist-10 June and there are about 30 June applicant there.
Applicant from last week of May,few delayed email applicant from March ,April and May still waiting for their decision.

Jazakallah Sister stillwaiting123 for the reply,
You have been helping many people on this fourm. May Allah make things easier for all of us. Ameen.
Nasir631

stillwaiting123 wrote:

nasir631 wrote:Slaam to all,
My spouse visa application is one of the April 2015 applications that have not had any decision yet.
Below is my most up to date escalations reply. I escalated once but had update twice on 19 and 25 august.
Now wondering if anybody can predict how far our application is from the final decision.
Does the last escalation update means that they have received reply from UK authorities and now our application is again in the queue or update 29-08 and 05-08 has same meaning.
Escalation reply on 29-08-2015
'Initial checks and pre assessment completed. Further assessment/checks are
being carried out by the Entry Clearance Officer. Application is in queue
for further assessment and checks/enquiries.'
Escalation reply on 25-08-2015
'Unfortunately, the situation regarding your visa application remains
unchanged and we are still awaiting the outcome of routine checks before we
can resolve your case.'
Escalation reply on 05-08
'Your application is under process. We are waiting for results from UK
authorities. We will update applicant via email as soon as a decision has
been made and her documents are ready for collection.'
Update from UKVI on 24-07
In progress
Biometric at 15-04-2015

brother no one can say, its literally all just generic

Online Application date : 10 July 2015
Biometric : 14 July 2015
Documents received in Sheffeild : 14 July
Confirmation Email received : 05 August 2015
Visa Granted : 17 August