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Ejaz12
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Post by Ejaz12 » Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:51 am

Yah you will have to send recent document to court before 5 days of hearing... and i m at work so i cant open this site... If u need any information u can mail me on my mail address saiyed_ejaz@yahoo.co.in so i can reply u quickly..

It will be my pleasure to help any....
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Chimpee
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Post by Chimpee » Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:54 am

Hi ejaz.

Thank u. I am also at work. Will email you later.

Thanks :)

Chimpee
15-09-11 Application Submitted
13-10-11 Refused
17-10-11 Appeal Sent
28-10-11 Appeal Acknowledged
05-12-11 Appeal Date: 30-01-12
13-02-12 APPEAL ALLOWED!
21-02-12 Call Letter Recieved
22-02-12 Submitted Passport
22-02-12 Visa Issued!! :D
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diehard
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Post by diehard » Sat Dec 10, 2011 8:23 pm

Hi ejaz
how much are u paying the lawyer so we get a rough idea and also what papers did u send to court and respondent, the same ones you sent for appeal?
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Dabby
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Post by Dabby » Mon Dec 12, 2011 11:23 am

Hi all,

I've just read on the UKBA website that from the 19th December they will start charging a fee for appeals! Unbelievable! And you will only be able to appeal in the UK not at the embassy in another country! No news on the actual fee until 19th so if anyone is just about to appeal, I suggest you hurry up and do it now!

We appealed mid October and still have not heard anything except the confirmation that they have received it. They also somehow made spelling mistakes on the letter despite the fact that what we sent was absolutely correct. Double check all your details are correct if you're appealing.

Good Luck all.
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Ejaz12
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Post by Ejaz12 » Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:30 pm

Ya i sent all recent documents to court..... Recent payslips, bank statement, evidence of keeping in contact regularly etc....
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Ejaz12
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Post by Ejaz12 » Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:31 pm

I paid 1000 pound to barrister...
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Dabby
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Post by Dabby » Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:34 pm

Apparently this is on top of any solicitor you employ. This is a fee directly to UKBA (or Ministry of Justice) to appeal in the first place.

Can't believe how much it all costs!
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Amrit4386
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Post by Amrit4386 » Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:53 pm

can you not just start a new application for the visa, costs around £1000 for the settlement visa, why pay a solicitor and UKBA £1000+ and wait 4 months?
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Dabby
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Post by Dabby » Mon Dec 12, 2011 1:59 pm

So far, the appeal is free. If you hire a solicitor to help submit the appeal that's up to you and an additional cost. If the decision is not overturned, you go to a court hearing. Again, I believe this is free. If you hire a solicitor to represent you that's additional again and completely up to you.

So it depends on personal circumstances how much you are willing to pay but effectively, assuming you don't hire a solicitor at all, the appeal is free. Well, until the 19th December. And you can either find a budget solicitor (as we have as we lack funds for such things on top of life in general) or hire an expensive one - again that's up to you.

Or apply again - you are right.

Who knows what the best option is for your individual circumstance. Especially when they refuse you on silly reasons and misunderstandings which merely show their lack of understanding of British life!
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Chimpee
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Post by Chimpee » Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:09 pm

I can't believe they are going to charge us for the appeals! My Appeal hearing date is on the 30th January so I won't have to pay anything. The whole process is expensive and they are making it worse for us. On one hand we need to show that were financially capable of supporting our partners and then They chuck all these charges at us!

Sorry for shouting but I had to make myself feel better!!
15-09-11 Application Submitted
13-10-11 Refused
17-10-11 Appeal Sent
28-10-11 Appeal Acknowledged
05-12-11 Appeal Date: 30-01-12
13-02-12 APPEAL ALLOWED!
21-02-12 Call Letter Recieved
22-02-12 Submitted Passport
22-02-12 Visa Issued!! :D
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Dabby
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Post by Dabby » Mon Dec 12, 2011 5:14 pm

Chimpee - I completely agree with you!
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Chimpee
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Post by Chimpee » Mon Dec 12, 2011 7:24 pm

Thanks dabby!

Is there anyone else that has got there appeal hearing date coming up soon?
15-09-11 Application Submitted
13-10-11 Refused
17-10-11 Appeal Sent
28-10-11 Appeal Acknowledged
05-12-11 Appeal Date: 30-01-12
13-02-12 APPEAL ALLOWED!
21-02-12 Call Letter Recieved
22-02-12 Submitted Passport
22-02-12 Visa Issued!! :D
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diehard
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Post by diehard » Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:20 pm

seems like everyone else is just waiting for hearing date, except Ejaz who has it this monday, Good luck bro, keep us posted
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Dabby
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Post by Dabby » Fri Dec 16, 2011 12:09 pm

Yes, Good Luck Ejaz. Hope it's a positive outcome.
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Ejaz12
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Post by Ejaz12 » Fri Dec 16, 2011 1:28 pm

Thanks Guys... Please pray for me... I will keep update abt my hearing... Best luck to all of u too
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Chimpee
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Post by Chimpee » Fri Dec 16, 2011 3:26 pm

Good luck ejaz!!!

Let us know how it goes!
15-09-11 Application Submitted
13-10-11 Refused
17-10-11 Appeal Sent
28-10-11 Appeal Acknowledged
05-12-11 Appeal Date: 30-01-12
13-02-12 APPEAL ALLOWED!
21-02-12 Call Letter Recieved
22-02-12 Submitted Passport
22-02-12 Visa Issued!! :D
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Dabby
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Post by Dabby » Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:39 pm

Looks like appeal fees are now £80 or £140 depending on paper or oral appeal for appeals against decisions made from 19th December onwards. Details on Ministry of Justice website.
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Ejaz12
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Post by Ejaz12 » Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:44 pm

My appeal went good.... Several questions asked by Home Office to my wife and her boss... Everything went smoothly... Barrister said we should win it easily... now another wait for determination latter.... Hope it does not delay due to Christmas and new year.... thanks for all ur support guys.... I appreciate it and best luck to all.....
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lucy_2011
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Post by lucy_2011 » Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:46 pm

Dats a gud news Ejaz...
yeah u'll get the call letter soon :) dnt worry now :)
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Dabby
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Post by Dabby » Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:55 pm

How long is the wait usually after the hearing?
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diehard
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Post by diehard » Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:52 am

appeal decision (determination) should be sent within 2 weeks
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diehard
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Post by diehard » Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:02 am

Guys , i mailed BHC in india last week and got this response this morning, thought i'l share , theres no point chasing BHC or tribunal, they will look at it whenever the time comes--


Dear Sir,

This is with reference to your email below.

Request you to await the decision on your appeal application as it is under process. Please note the appeal process is a lengthy one. Presently your appeal papers are with the High Commission and we will process your appeal file in due course and forward it to the Asylum & Immigration Tribunal in the UK.
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Chimpee
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Post by Chimpee » Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:59 am

Hey ejaz, I am so glad that your appeal hearing went well. I hope you get your decision letter quickly! Not long to wait now! I have my hearing on the 30th January. Not too long for me to wait now so I'm really nervous!

Please keep us posted as to what decision you get! Good luck to you and everybody else who is waiting and have a lovely Christmas everyone :)

Chimpee x


Ejaz12 wrote:My appeal went good.... Several questions asked by Home Office to my wife and her boss... Everything went smoothly... Barrister said we should win it easily... now another wait for determination latter.... Hope it does not delay due to Christmas and new year.... thanks for all ur support guys.... I appreciate it and best luck to all.....
15-09-11 Application Submitted
13-10-11 Refused
17-10-11 Appeal Sent
28-10-11 Appeal Acknowledged
05-12-11 Appeal Date: 30-01-12
13-02-12 APPEAL ALLOWED!
21-02-12 Call Letter Recieved
22-02-12 Submitted Passport
22-02-12 Visa Issued!! :D
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diehard
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Post by diehard » Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:34 am

Hi Guys .
hope u all had a good Christmas
Ejaz, any good news?

I have received a phone call from BHC to come with my passport for an interview next week...has anyone come across anyone on this board who has appealed and then called for interview?
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Ejaz12
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Post by Ejaz12 » Wed Dec 28, 2011 6:58 am

No still waiting for detemination latter... And its looks strange they called u for an interview in appeal... really strange
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