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syma
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by syma » Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:35 pm
king2be98 wrote:Syma,
Last year towards the end, the ECMs had less appeals to look at hence the response time was about 10 weeks after the deadline was given, in other words about 2 months before the deadline end. But as you know, this is a hugely busy time for them, so I wouldn't expect a quick response at all. If anything you're more lucky, yours has gone to ISB, less applications dealt with there than in Abu Dhabi.
u think so? I thought islamabad would have more number of appeals.
i actually have my ECO's email add i feel like sending her an emotional email to speed up the process lol jk
visa-grante:25.10.12
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5KHAN5
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by 5KHAN5 » Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:40 pm
som1984 wrote:
why did your case get rejected if u dont mind me asking?
Because My Husband provided copies of his Masters Degree and Not the Original and also they said that our Nikah Nama was not valid.
Applied: 31/May/2011
Under process: 13/06/2011
Ready for Collection: 25/AUG/2011
Appeal Lodged in UK: Pending
Date Given: 8th February 2012
Hearing Date Given: 25th April 2012
Call in Letter received: 29/05/2012
Passport Handed in: 31/05/2012
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som1984
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by som1984 » Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:46 pm
5KHAN5 wrote:som1984 wrote:
why did your case get rejected if u dont mind me asking?
Because My Husband provided copies of his Masters Degree and Not the Original and also they said that our Nikah Nama was not valid.
what was wrong with your nikah nama, that is one thing i am paranoid about mine?
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skhan1
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by skhan1 » Fri Jun 08, 2012 12:49 pm
no my case has not been rejected !!! just wanted to ask whats the delay i applied on the 8/03/2012
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5KHAN5
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by 5KHAN5 » Fri Jun 08, 2012 1:22 pm
som1984 wrote:5KHAN5 wrote:som1984 wrote:
why did your case get rejected if u dont mind me asking?
Because My Husband provided copies of his Masters Degree and Not the Original and also they said that our Nikah Nama was not valid.
what was wrong with your nikah nama, that is one thing i am paranoid about mine?
You have failed to provide satisfactory documentary evidence that you and your sponsor have contracted a valid marriage.
We provided a valid Nikah Namah and attested copy. There was an oversight on the section "date of marriage" as it was left blank by the person who filled it in. Even though the Nikah Namah was stamped and Signed by a Union Official the day our Nikah took place they didn't accept it.
We then had to go back to the Union Officail get a letter and also provided Union Council Certificate which they were satisfied with.
Applied: 31/May/2011
Under process: 13/06/2011
Ready for Collection: 25/AUG/2011
Appeal Lodged in UK: Pending
Date Given: 8th February 2012
Hearing Date Given: 25th April 2012
Call in Letter received: 29/05/2012
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som1984
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by som1984 » Fri Jun 08, 2012 1:34 pm
5KHAN5 wrote:som1984 wrote:5KHAN5 wrote:som1984 wrote:
why did your case get rejected if u dont mind me asking?
Because My Husband provided copies of his Masters Degree and Not the Original and also they said that our Nikah Nama was not valid.
what was wrong with your nikah nama, that is one thing i am paranoid about mine?
You have failed to provide satisfactory documentary evidence that you and your sponsor have contracted a valid marriage.
We provided a valid Nikah Namah and attested copy. There was an oversight on the section "date of marriage" as it was left blank by the person who filled it in. Even though the Nikah Namah was stamped and Signed by a Union Official the day our Nikah took place they didn't accept it.
We then had to go back to the Union Officail get a letter and also provided Union Council Certificate which they were satisfied with.
right i understand all the hassle because a date was missing. well at least you got there at the end. est ask my wife to check the date on ours.
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waqasshah
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by waqasshah » Fri Jun 08, 2012 2:08 pm
Dear All,
Is there anyone who has recently applied for a spouse visa like in May or June? I need to get some guidelines. Please PM me.
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Waqas Shah
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by dolphin10 » Fri Jun 08, 2012 2:18 pm
What kind of guidelines do you need. My friend applied yesterday in Lahore
so I suppose it's a waiting game from now on. I am keeping an eye on this board for her and leaning from you all folks.
waqasshah wrote:Dear All,
Is there anyone who has recently applied for a spouse visa like in May or June? I need to get some guidelines. Please PM me.
Regards
Waqas Shah
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waqasshah
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by waqasshah » Fri Jun 08, 2012 2:28 pm
Dear dolphin10
Please check you PM
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by tnt4ever » Fri Jun 08, 2012 2:53 pm
any news today from any corner...?
App Date: 21st Feb 2012
Forward to Embassy 5th March 2012
under process at BHC Islamabad
94 Days ....
Visa Granted ALHAMDULILLAH 3rd July 2012
Total Working Days 92 ( Excluding holidays etc)
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by dolphin10 » Fri Jun 08, 2012 3:00 pm
Hi Folks, I have made a start to the petition if there is enough interest I will
start a new thread. Please feel fee to expand/add
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We, the undersigned, urge the Home Secretary Theresa May to provide fair and speed service for settlement Visas There is unreasonable delay in processing these application further placing stress on family life.
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waqashabib1
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by waqashabib1 » Fri Jun 08, 2012 3:16 pm
dolphin10 wrote:Hi Folks, I have made a start to the petition if there is enough interest I will
start a new thread. Please feel fee to expand/add
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We, the undersigned, urge the Home Secretary Theresa May to provide fair and speed service for settlement Visas There is unreasonable delay in processing these application further placing stress on family life.
Nice initiative. I think we shud start new thread so dat only interested ones will be able to expand. Otherwise precious times of other members will be wasted plus the existing thread will be burdened
What does everybody say?
Application Submitted: 17/02/12
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MrE2012
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by MrE2012 » Fri Jun 08, 2012 4:35 pm
Salaam All friends..
being Friday any one get a visa reply?... Any GOOD news

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zully
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by zully » Fri Jun 08, 2012 5:43 pm
syma wrote:king2be98 wrote:Syma,
Last year towards the end, the ECMs had less appeals to look at hence the response time was about 10 weeks after the deadline was given, in other words about 2 months before the deadline end. But as you know, this is a hugely busy time for them, so I wouldn't expect a quick response at all. If anything you're more lucky, yours has gone to ISB, less applications dealt with there than in Abu Dhabi.
u think so? I thought islamabad would have more number of appeals.
i actually have my ECO's email add i feel like sending her an emotional email to speed up the process lol jk
Syma. Why don't you send an email. The worse that can happen is they don't overturn their decision. Then you wil get a court date you can fight it there. I'm not sure if it would make it quicker
Zully
application @ ISL 13/01/2012
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by jessy55 » Fri Jun 08, 2012 7:22 pm
MrE2012 wrote:Salaam All friends..
being Friday any one get a visa reply?... Any GOOD news

No news yet !
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Mush2012
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by Mush2012 » Fri Jun 08, 2012 11:56 pm
AOA,
more information regarding the changes I mentioned earlier, they are being announced next week, let's see how far they go.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/jun/0 ... ark-choice
Hope they do not backdate these requirements.
Allah hafiz
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by m3y » Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:51 am
So worrying this news.. so many genuine familys will be affected..
Whilst I agree spouses shouldn't rely on public funds, and sham marriages need to be tackled, the minimum income level being imposed is extremly high....
The other worrying part is 'showing genuine attachment to the uk'... god knows what this could be..
- 10/05/2012 Applied in Islamabad
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som1984
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by som1984 » Sat Jun 09, 2012 8:44 am
m3y wrote:
So worrying this news.. so many genuine familys will be affected..
Whilst I agree spouses shouldn't rely on public funds, and sham marriages need to be tackled, the minimum income level being imposed is extremly high....
The other worrying part is 'showing genuine attachment to the uk'... god knows what this could be..
anyone know when this will come into effect?
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Gregarious
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by Gregarious » Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:31 am
anyone know when this will come into effect?
I guess; Roll on Next Week
After taking Advice; remember Everyone's application, and thus supporting documents, will be different depending on personal circumstances.
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skstar
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by skstar » Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:38 am
Cant exactly remember where i read this but although she will announce the changes they wont come into forc3e till 2013.
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by shade00 » Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:45 am
So IF our spouses are granted visas and the new regulation comes out then does that mean we will fall into the new catergory of 5 years before applying for ILR?
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“Surely the patient will be paid their wages in full without reckoning.” [39:10]
Submitted ISL -22/02/12
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waqashabib1
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by waqashabib1 » Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:06 am
shade00 wrote:So IF our spouses are granted visas and the new regulation comes out then does that mean we will fall into the new catergory of 5 years before applying for ILR?
Dont worry guys. I exactly remember when UKBA changed student laws TIER 4, The previous one who were already in UK got no effect
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fazila89x
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by fazila89x » Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:10 am
hi, sorry if this sounds a little naive, but the new laws wont affect the people who have already applied would they??
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by skstar » Sat Jun 09, 2012 11:34 am
guys calm down, she can't just say i'm implementing this law. It has been shifting around parliament for over a year and nonone has approved it. So even if she does introduce the changes, that is to inform the public but the process will take time for it to come into effect.
Also this proposal will recieve a lot of back lash , at the end of the day UK is a democracy and it will affect a majority and their rights.
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by mirpur » Sat Jun 09, 2012 12:36 pm
fazila89x wrote:hi, sorry if this sounds a little naive, but the new laws wont affect the people who have already applied would they??
nothing has come in to affect yet so we will not know until this rule is accepted or not. if it is, it will not be able to affect previous applications as they will be judged by the ruling at the time. i will try to clarify from someone in regards to any failed applications and if the appeals process will require the new criteria but again i highly doubt this as an appeal is your right.