Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Cant believe im writing this!! Alhamdulillah my husband got his visa today! Thanks to everyone who prayed and also I hope you all hear soon! Also praying for all the delayed people you hear soon!

Biometric- 19th june Mirpur
Unofficial email- 1st October
Text- 6th October/Visa granted

Mariam2794 wrote:Cant believe im writing this!! Alhamdulillah my husband got his visa today! Thanks to everyone who prayed and also I hope you all hear soon! Also praying for all the delayed people you hear soon!

Biometric- 19th june Mirpur
Unofficial email- 1st October
Text- 6th October/Visa granted

Hey did you actually get a text message saying visa has been granted or did you's find out once the passport was collected?

Mariam2794 wrote:Cant believe im writing this!! Alhamdulillah my husband got his visa today! Thanks to everyone who prayed and also I hope you all hear soon! Also praying for all the delayed people you hear soon!

Biometric- 19th june Mirpur
Unofficial email- 1st October
Text- 6th October/Visa granted

Aww mashaaAllah Mubarak the wait is finally over

Congratulations mariam jus wnna knw didn't u get official email ?

Tanveerkiani wrote:Congratulations mariam jus wnna knw didn't u get official email ?

Same question did you not get official email or go to collect passport before finding out its been granted?

Hi

What happen if you change your job, or lose job or start your own business after applying ??? Would it effect the application, Can they ask you to provide Payslips later or they only rely on what you sent with your application ??

Anyone , any idea ??

thanks

Slam
Can anyone tell my status of application on visa4uk account after log in is saying "In Active''.
Before it was displayed "complete"
There's no processed email I got.
I don't have an idea what to do
I'm very greatful n yr help will b really appreciated

arsn04 wrote:Slam
Can anyone tell my status of application on visa4uk account after log in is saying "In Active''.
Before it was displayed "complete"
There's no processed email I got.
I don't have an idea what to do
I'm very greatful n yr help will b really appreciated

After approx 3 months from when you start completing the form and have submitted the form is wiped off visa4uk (timelapsed)
So basically it shows as in active
Nothing to think to much about

Thanx alot

If somebody gets refused would they automatically get a IHS refund or would they have to wait for their passport and then after the IHS is refunded?

GRT.ALi wrote:If somebody gets refused would they automatically get a IHS refund or would they have to wait for their passport and then after the IHS is refunded?

It's automatic refund.

khani wrote:Hi

What happen if you change your job, or lose job or start your own business after applying ??? Would it effect the application, Can they ask you to provide Payslips later or they only rely on what you sent with your application ??

Anyone , any idea ??

thanks

No there shouldn't be a problem unless they chase up your employer to see if you still work there? Very unlikely though.

naza733 wrote:

Tanveerkiani wrote:Congratulations mariam jus wnna knw didn't u get official email ?

Same question did you not get official email or go to collect passport before finding out its been granted?

Didnt get the official email just sent my hubby this morning and they said its not here yet come back when you get a text, and after 3 hours he got a text, still havent got no official email lol

Mariam that's strange tht u send ur hubby to fed ex nd he went thre nd thy said wn u get text thn cm hre nd after 3 hours u got text as well plus no official email as well...
Anyway gud news is ur hubby got the visa ☺

Tanveerkiani wrote:Mariam that's strange tht u send ur hubby to fed ex nd he went thre nd thy said wn u get text thn cm hre nd after 3 hours u got text as well plus no official email as well...
Anyway gud news is ur hubby got the visa ☺

I know god knows how they work!

Hi, can anybody confirm this please , I spoke to my immigration lawyer today about the requirements for spouse visa , and I was told as from 1st sept a police clearance/ character certificate is also a requirement. Has anybody else been told this , I would like to know
Thanks

Mariam2794 wrote:

naza733 wrote:

Tanveerkiani wrote:Congratulations mariam jus wnna knw didn't u get official email ?

Same question did you not get official email or go to collect passport before finding out its been granted?

Didnt get the official email just sent my hubby this morning and they said its not here yet come back when you get a text, and after 3 hours he got a text, still havent got no official email lol

Congrats Mariam, I'm pleased that your wait is finally over and that you have your desired outcome. Mariam as your application was pre 4th July 2015, before the emalgamation of the IHS system, can you please clarify if the IHS refund option disappeared upon notification of your concluded application? Thanks

stillwaiting123 wrote:

Luckybird wrote:

rashadjee wrote:Something really strange is happening. I received an email on Friday saying that my application had been received on the 20/09/2015. I applied online on the 16/07/15 and my wife had her biometrics done on 28/07/15. All supporting documents were also received at Sheffield via Royal Mail Signed For Special Delivery on 28/07/15. Why would UKVI say that my application was received on 20/09/15??? Does this potentially mean that my 12 weeks will count from 20/09/2015. I have also NOT been asked to sent a self addressed envelope. I am really frustrated now!!!! Its a Shambles!

I wouldn't worry too much..it may just be a typo error. Once your 60 working days from the date of your online application are up, send a status check request to overseas ukvi enquiry team advising them of the date of your online application and processing time now exceeding the 12 weeks.

No brother its from biometric date....

People need to stop making assumptions based on their individual circumstances. The guidelines are clear that processing timescales are 12 weeks from the date of your application. Nowhere does it stipulate it's from the biometric date. Just because UKVI are failing to meet their targets and notify applicants within the set published standards, individuals are accepting the latter date when calculating the number of days taken to receive an e-mail from ukvi.

Luckybird - this is copied from their standard emails:


We have service level standards for processing UK visa applications. We
will process 90% of non-settlement applications within 3 weeks, 98% within
6 weeks and 100% within 12 weeks of the application (biometric taken) date;
and 95% of settlement applications within 12 weeks of the biometric taken
date and 100% within 24 weeks of the application (biometric taken) date.
Please note that we define 1 week as 5 working days.

...

So yes, it is from the biometric date.

guys need to ask the payment procedure
ihs payment procedure and visa application

do i have to pay at visa center
and plz tell me how much i have to pay for ihs and application for applying as spouse

NaveedYousaf12 wrote:guys need to ask the payment procedure
ihs payment procedure and visa application

do i have to pay at visa center
and plz tell me how much i have to pay for ihs and application for applying as spouse

Payment is all done online whilst completing the online application form, both for IHS and the Visa Application.

My wife completed her online application on 2/10/15 and the payment was given in PKR.
IHS - PKR 102,000
Visa Application - PKR 162,520

Online application: 16/07/2015
Biometrics: 28/07/2015
Pre-assessment: 20/09/2015.

Does anyone know how long it takes the ECO to finalise his decision after the pre-assessment has been done? And also what do they means when they say Pre-assessment done?

rashadjee wrote:Online application: 16/07/2015
Biometrics: 28/07/2015
Pre-assessment: 20/09/2015.

Does anyone know how long it takes the ECO to finalise his decision after the pre-assessment has been done? And also what do they means when they say Pre-assessment done?

What's a pre assessment ???

I have no idea myself..

newbie227 wrote:Luckybird - this is copied from their standard emails:


We have service level standards for processing UK visa applications. We
will process 90% of non-settlement applications within 3 weeks, 98% within
6 weeks and 100% within 12 weeks of the application (biometric taken) date;
and 95% of settlement applications within 12 weeks of the biometric taken
date and 100% within 24 weeks of the application (biometric taken) date.
Please note that we define 1 week as 5 working days.

...

So yes, it is from the biometric date.

Hi newbie227,

You must have a different version of their standard e-mail as the one I have been sent doesn't elaborate on service standards, but it does state that the carrabian and nigeria applicants, their applications will be processed from the date their documents are received at the sheffield office and for remaining applicants 60 working days excluding weekends and public holidays from the date of their application. If they are unable to process and notify within the 12 weeks then they will contact the applicant to inform they are unable to meet the published standards.

So based on that information I would say 12 weeks commence from the application date, provided you are not from Nigeria or the carrabian continent.

Didnt get the official email just sent my hubby this morning and they said its not here yet come back when you get a text, and after 3 hours he got a text, still havent got no official email lol[/quote]

Congrats Mariam, I'm pleased that your wait is finally over and that you have your desired outcome. Mariam as your application was pre 4th July 2015, before the emalgamation of the IHS system, can you please clarify if the IHS refund option disappeared upon notification of your concluded application? Thanks[/quote]

Hi yes it disappeared after 2 days of recieving the unofficial email