Settlement visa application from India - 2011

[faizal223]

In chennai has taken more processing time comparing with other mumbai and delhi.pls share your settlement visa document list

[shiv_914]

hi all,

i have applied on 9th july. today 60 working days completed but still its showing visa application is under process.

i have applied from vfs ahmedabad.

can i ask to BHC regarding my application ? any idea ?

thanks

[juhi]

Hi All,
I applied for my wife's and two child settlement visa on 22nd july 2013 at VFS Chennai and the VFS tracking status still shows that the application is under process. It has been more than 49 working days and 74 non working days now.

I heard from a few people that there is a delay in processing from indian BHC's for all visa categories.

Please could the awaiting appplicants please share share the dates and details as follows :

Date of application : 22nd july 2013
Applied at - VFS , Chennai
Application under process : 26th july 2013

Guess you will here soon as many applicants are waiting for approx.57 working days.
I had submitted on june 4 2013 and received a refusal on 11 sept 2013.
Now preparing for re-application

[juhi]

hi all,

i have applied on 9th july. today 60 working days completed but still its showing visa application is under process.

i have applied from vfs ahmedabad.

can i ask to BHC regarding my application ? any idea ?

thanks

Yes you can contact them for u have passed the processing timeline.

[shiv_914]

hi all,

i have applied on 9th july. today 60 working days completed but still its showing visa application is under process.

i have applied from vfs ahmedabad.

can i ask to BHC regarding my application ? any idea ?

thanks

Yes you can contact them for u have passed the processing timeline.

thanks juhi

i sent an email to BHC mumbai regarding processing time waiting for reply.

[faizal223]

I have apply settlement child over 18 in vfs chennai.anybody apply same visa category pls reply.because i am not a dependent child.so many applicant can be rejected same visa category.
I have produced further document for me
1. Phone call history from airtel(last six month)
2. registered post card letter(3)
3.register receipt of postcard
4.tb certicate
5.KET exam pass certificate from cambridge esol
6.family photos and join photos my father and me
7.phone topup cards
8.birth certificate

[shiv_914]

hi all

i am trying to contact BHC mumbai on +91 (22) 66502222 but its not available i also sent an email to BHC mumbai (Mumbai.visaenquiries@fco.gov.uk ) but still waiting from reply is there any other way to chase my application.
its more than 60 working days so i want to know my application status.

thanks

[faizal223]

Hi All,
I applied for my wife's and two child settlement
visa on 22nd july 2013 at VFS Chennai and the
VFS tracking status still shows that the
application is under process. It has been more
than 56 working days and 85 non working days
now.
Please could the awaiting appplicants please
share share the dates and details as follows :
Date of application : 22nd july 2013
Applied at - VFS , Chennai
Application under process : 26th july 2013
Still waiting......................

[newbie.scott]

Hi

I married in August 2013, applied for my wife settlement visa(Hyderabad vfs-Chennai High commission) in September.

It was a Christian marriage, held in Andhra region. During this time everyone in the government are under strike(Andra/Telengana Issue), so I could not get my marriage registered. I tried to get certificate from my city( Hyderabad), but my local registrar refused to register it as my marriage was held in Andhra region. I met Chief Commissioner of Revenues to complain about it, but he mentioned even if I apply for registration in Hyderabad, it would take a month, since it was a Christian marriage. I met several NRIs like me at Chief Commissioner office, who could not get their marriage registered due to the strike. He suggested me to attest my Church marriage certificate by the Govt of AP, if I am in hurry. As i am running out of my documents validity(Bank statements, etc) set by UKBA(28 days) + my holidays, I went ahead to get my Church marriage certificate attested by the Govt of AP Secretariat. Then my wife applied for visa at Hyderabad vfs center.

I am wondering would this become a problem at UKBA in issuing visa? Marriage related documents I provided are:
1) Church marriage certificate + attested by the Government of AP
2) Church father letter confirming the marriage
3) Photocopy of Bishops letter authorizing Church father to conduct marriages according to the Indian constitution.
4) Photocopy of Indian Christian marriage act from the Indian constitution - which permits Church father to solemnize marriages.
5) Marriage Photos
6) Marriage Function Hall receipts
7) Marriage Hotel booking receipts
8 ) Brides marriage shopping (Gold, clothes) receipts
9) Grooms marriage shopping (Gold, clothes) receipts
10) Grooms flight tickets to India + boarding passes, confirming the travel for marriage
11) Engagement photos
12) Grooms flight tickets to India + boarding passes, confirming the travel for Engagement


In case if they reject my wife's visa, I guess I will have about 28days to appeal. Now the Government employees are called off the strike and back to work. So I am thinking of asking my wife to apply for the marriage certificate in Andhra region where my marriage was conducted.

Do you think does this requires me to go back India, to sign on the Govt marriage certificate? or can they issue without my presence? Also, is there anyway(may be from court) i could acquire Govt marriage certificate?

Thanks for your help/comments/suggestions in advance.

Cheers
N

[prabhuram25]

hi Experts,

Applied settlement visa for wife and son together at Chennai vfs.

kindly please clarify, if my wife visa is rejected for not meeting English requirement will they grant permission to my son or both the application will be rejected?

After applying at vfs is their any chance of sending additional documents to British high commission, without their request?

Thanks in anticipation for your replies.

[chohans]

oh my god just came home opened a letter and its from the court giving me a hearing date of 09/05/2014.
I havnt even received a letter from ECM refusing my appeal, ive called my solicitor who also hasn't received anything.
Has this happened to anyone else?

[faizal223]

Hi All,
I applied for my wife's and two child settlement
visa on 22nd july 2013 at VFS Chennai and the
VFS tracking status still shows that the
application is under process. It has been more
than 63 working days and 95 non working days
now.
Please could the awaiting appplicants please
share share the dates and details as follows :
Date of application : 22nd july 2013
Applied at - VFS , Chennai
Application under process : 26th july 2013
Still waiting.......no response

[newbie.scott]

IS VFS TRACK YOUR APPLICATION LINK WORKING FOR YOU?
https://www.vfs.org.in/UKG-PassportTrac ... tatus.aspx
Its keep showing me 404-FILE NOT FOUND ERROR?
Cheers
S

[batleykhan]

Hi All,
I applied for my wife's and two child settlement
visa on 22nd july 2013 at VFS Chennai and the
VFS tracking status still shows that the
application is under process. It has been more
than 68 working days and 102 non working days
now.
Please could the awaiting appplicants please
share share the dates and details as follows :
Date of application : 22nd july 2013
Applied at - VFS , Chennai
Application under process : 26th july 2013
Still waiting.......no response

You have posted this same message for the 6th time in a matter of a day or two.

If you do it once more I will ban you......so please be aware of this

[batleykhan]

hi Experts,

Applied settlement visa for wife and son together at Chennai vfs.

kindly please clarify, if my wife visa is rejected for not meeting English requirement will they grant permission to my son or both the application will be rejected?

After applying at vfs is their any chance of sending additional documents to British high commission, without their request?

Thanks in anticipation for your replies.

Was it one or two separate applications? how old is your son,did he take the English test? or is he exempt because of his age?

[chohans]

Hi all,

My timeline

Submitted 04/02/2013
Under process 04/02/2013
Status changed- required for interview 07/05/2013
Interview Date 21/05/2013
sent to blue dart 27/05/2013
VisA refused 22/05/2013
Appealed 07/06/2013
ECM to respond by 22/11/2013
ECM Upheld Refusal 25/10/2013
Court Date recieved in UK 14/05/2014

What a wait

[hsmp_secunderabad]

Hi all,

VFS : Hyderabad
Application Date : 04 Sep 2013
BHC Status changed : 07 Sep 2013
BHC Approval status : 15 Nov 2013
Visa Delivery by Blue Dart : 16 Nov 2013
Visa eligibility : Spouse / CP Visa for 33 months

Total working days : 53

Thanks.

[newbie.scott]

Hi Guys

Just want to share the good news that my wife got spouse visa today..

Here are the timelines
VFS : Hyderabad
High commission: Chennai
Application Date : 13 Sep 2013
Process completed date( via mobile sms and vfs online tracking) : 20 Nove 2013
Visa Delivery by Blue Dart : 21 Nov 2013
Visa : 3 years
Total time: 52 days (40 working days)


Main glitch was I couldnt get marriage certificate from the government while I applied for visa, as certain state government staff were on strike due to bifurcation of AP. Although I did attested my church marriage certificate from AP secretariat..


===========================
Here is the list of documents we submitted:
===========================
0. Applicants covering letter

1. Application forms:
1.1. Print out of the application form submitted online at visa4uk website (Two passport sized colour photographs are also attached)
1.2. VAF4A family settlement visa application form
1.3. Appendix 2 - Financial requirements form
1.4. Sponsorship undertaking form (Form SU07/12)
1.5. SMS Solution – application form

2. Sponsor/Spouse Letter
2.1. Covering letter from Husband

3. Applicants Passport
3.1. Valid passport of the applicant [Document type: Original]
Number: xxx
Valid from: xxx - Valid up to: xxx

4. Applicants Medicals
4.1. Tuberculosis (TB) certificate [Document type: Original]

5. Spouse/Sponsor Immigration Status:
5.1. Passports [Document type: Photocopy]
5.1.1. Current passport
Number: xxx
Valid from: xxx– Valid up to: xxx
5.1.2. Old passport
Number: xxx
Valid from: xxx – Valid up to: xxx

5.2. Indefinite Leave To Remain – Settlement status supported by:
5.2.1. Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card [Document type: Photocopy]
Number: xxxx
Valid from: xxx - Valid up to: xxxx
5.2.2. ILR approval letter from UKBA [Document type: Original]

6. Evidence of Marital Status & Subsisting Relationship
6.1. Documents supporting the marriage:
6.1.1. Church certificate, attested by the Government of Andhra Pradesh [Document type: Original]
6.1.2. Church wedding program booklet [Document type: Original]
6.1.3. Brides family wedding invitation [Document type: Original]
6.1.4. Grooms family wedding invitation [Document type: Original]
6.1.5. Marriage photos [Document type: Original]
6.1.6. Grooms travel documents confirming the India visit for the marriage
6.1.6.1. Flight tickets to India in xxx-xxx 2013 [Document type: Photocopy]
6.1.6.2. Flight tickets invoice [Document type: Original]
6.1.6.3. Flight boarding passes [Document type: Original]
6.1.6.4. Passport entry stamps [Document type: Photocopy]
6.1.7. Wedding related receipts supporting the marriage
6.1.7.1. Marriage function hall receipt [Document type: Original]
6.1.7.2. Hotel booking receipt [Document type: Original]
6.1.7.3. Brides family wedding related receipts [Document type: Original]
6.1.7.4. Grooms family wedding related receipts [Document type: Original]
6.2. Documents supporting the engagement:
6.2.1. Engagement photos [Document type: Original]
6.2.2. Grooms travel documents confirming the India visit for the engagement
6.2.2.1. Flight tickets to India in xxx-xxx 2013 [Document type: Photocopy]
6.2.2.2. Flight tickets invoice [Document type: Original]
6.2.2.3. Flight boarding passes [Document type: Original]
6.2.2.4. Passport entry and exit stamps [Document type: Photocopy]
6.3. Documents supporting that relationship is genuine and subsisting
6.3.1. Grooms phone calls statement [Document type: Photocopy]
6.3.2. Screenshot of emails sent from Groom to Bride [Document type: Screenshot]
6.3.3. Screenshot of emails sent from Bride to Groom [Document type: Screenshot]

7. Applicants Evidence of Studies
7.1. Master of Business Administration certificate [Document type: Original]
7.2. MBA study certificate [Document type: Original]
7.3. Bachelor of Science (BSc) certificate [Document type: Original]
7.4. BSc study certificate [Document type: Original]
7.5. Intermediate certificate [Document type: Original]
7.6. Secondary school certificate [Document type: Original]

8. Evidence of English Language Requirement - met by “Having a Degree taught in English”
8.1. UK NARIC comparability certificate confirming applicant’s qualifications to UK qualifications [Document type: Original]
8.2. Screenshot of UKBA point’s calculator awarding 10 points for MBA course [Document type: Screenshot]
8.3. Letter from the MBA college confirming the medium of education is English [Document type: Original]
8.4. Letter from the BSc college confirming the medium of education is English [Document type: Original]
8.5. Photocopy of Intermediate certificate highlighting the medium of Instruction, which is English [Document type: Photocopy]
8.6. Photocopy of Secondary school certificate highlighting the medium of Instruction, which is English [Document type: Photocopy]

9. Sponsors Financial Requirement
9.1. Letter from the employer confirming the salary, contract period and position [Document type: Original]
9.2. Pay slips for the past 24 months [Document type: Original]
9.3. UK HMRC P60 documents for the past 3 years [Document type: Original]
9.4. Bank statements for the past 24 months confirming salary deposit [Document type: Original]

10. Accommodation details
10.1. House rental agreements
10.1.1. July 2013 - January 2014 tenancy agreement [Document type: Original]
10.1.2. January 2013 - July 2013 tenancy agreement [Document type: Original]
10.2. Documents supporting no other tenants living in my spouse’s one bedroom property
10.2.1. Council tax bill for the years 2013-2014 confirming 25% discount for single occupancy [Document type: Original]
10.2.2. July 2013 tenancy notice [Document type: Original]
10.2.3. January 2013 tenancy notice [Document type: Original]
10.2.4. Electricity bills for the past 6 months on my spouse’s name [Document type: Original]
10.2.5. Water bills summary for the first half of the year 2013 on my spouse’s name [Document type: Original]
10.3. Other documents supporting the proof of address
10.3.1. Tax related letters from UK HMRC [Document type: Original]


Thanks to you all and this forum..

Cheers
NS

[juhi]

[quote="newbie.scott"]Hi Guys

Just want to share the good news that my wife got spouse visa today..

Here are the timelines
VFS : Hyderabad
High commission: Chennai
Application Date : 13 Sep 2013
Process completed date( via mobile sms and vfs online tracking) : 20 Nove 2013
Visa Delivery by Blue Dart : 21 Nov 2013
Visa : 3 years
Total time: 52 days (40 working days)


Main glitch was I couldnt get marriage certificate from the government while I applied for visa, as certain state government staff were on strike due to bifurcation of AP. Although I did attested my church marriage certificate from AP secretariat..


===========================
Here is the list of documents we submitted:
===========================
0. Applicants covering letter

1. Application forms:
1.1. Print out of the application form submitted online at visa4uk website (Two passport sized colour photographs are also attached)
1.2. VAF4A family settlement visa application form
1.3. Appendix 2 - Financial requirements form
1.4. Sponsorship undertaking form (Form SU07/12)
1.5. SMS Solution – application form

2. Sponsor/Spouse Letter
2.1. Covering letter from Husband

3. Applicants Passport
3.1. Valid passport of the applicant [Document type: Original]
Number: xxx
Valid from: xxx - Valid up to: xxx

4. Applicants Medicals
4.1. Tuberculosis (TB) certificate [Document type: Original]

5. Spouse/Sponsor Immigration Status:
5.1. Passports [Document type: Photocopy]
5.1.1. Current passport
Number: xxx
Valid from: xxx– Valid up to: xxx
5.1.2. Old passport
Number: xxx
Valid from: xxx – Valid up to: xxx

5.2. Indefinite Leave To Remain – Settlement status supported by:
5.2.1. Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card [Document type: Photocopy]
Number: xxxx
Valid from: xxx - Valid up to: xxxx
5.2.2. ILR approval letter from UKBA [Document type: Original]

6. Evidence of Marital Status & Subsisting Relationship
6.1. Documents supporting the marriage:
6.1.1. Church certificate, attested by the Government of Andhra Pradesh [Document type: Original]
6.1.2. Church wedding program booklet [Document type: Original]
6.1.3. Brides family wedding invitation [Document type: Original]
6.1.4. Grooms family wedding invitation [Document type: Original]
6.1.5. Marriage photos [Document type: Original]
6.1.6. Grooms travel documents confirming the India visit for the marriage
6.1.6.1. Flight tickets to India in xxx-xxx 2013 [Document type: Photocopy]
6.1.6.2. Flight tickets invoice [Document type: Original]
6.1.6.3. Flight boarding passes [Document type: Original]
6.1.6.4. Passport entry stamps [Document type: Photocopy]
6.1.7. Wedding related receipts supporting the marriage
6.1.7.1. Marriage function hall receipt [Document type: Original]
6.1.7.2. Hotel booking receipt [Document type: Original]
6.1.7.3. Brides family wedding related receipts [Document type: Original]
6.1.7.4. Grooms family wedding related receipts [Document type: Original]
6.2. Documents supporting the engagement:
6.2.1. Engagement photos [Document type: Original]
6.2.2. Grooms travel documents confirming the India visit for the engagement
6.2.2.1. Flight tickets to India in xxx-xxx 2013 [Document type: Photocopy]
6.2.2.2. Flight tickets invoice [Document type: Original]
6.2.2.3. Flight boarding passes [Document type: Original]
6.2.2.4. Passport entry and exit stamps [Document type: Photocopy]
6.3. Documents supporting that relationship is genuine and subsisting
6.3.1. Grooms phone calls statement [Document type: Photocopy]
6.3.2. Screenshot of emails sent from Groom to Bride [Document type: Screenshot]
6.3.3. Screenshot of emails sent from Bride to Groom [Document type: Screenshot]

7. Applicants Evidence of Studies
7.1. Master of Business Administration certificate [Document type: Original]
7.2. MBA study certificate [Document type: Original]
7.3. Bachelor of Science (BSc) certificate [Document type: Original]
7.4. BSc study certificate [Document type: Original]
7.5. Intermediate certificate [Document type: Original]
7.6. Secondary school certificate [Document type: Original]

8. Evidence of English Language Requirement - met by “Having a Degree taught in English”
8.1. UK NARIC comparability certificate confirming applicant’s qualifications to UK qualifications [Document type: Original]
8.2. Screenshot of UKBA point’s calculator awarding 10 points for MBA course [Document type: Screenshot]
8.3. Letter from the MBA college confirming the medium of education is English [Document type: Original]
8.4. Letter from the BSc college confirming the medium of education is English [Document type: Original]
8.5. Photocopy of Intermediate certificate highlighting the medium of Instruction, which is English [Document type: Photocopy]
8.6. Photocopy of Secondary school certificate highlighting the medium of Instruction, which is English [Document type: Photocopy]

9. Sponsors Financial Requirement
9.1. Letter from the employer confirming the salary, contract period and position [Document type: Original]
9.2. Pay slips for the past 24 months [Document type: Original]
9.3. UK HMRC P60 documents for the past 3 years [Document type: Original]
9.4. Bank statements for the past 24 months confirming salary deposit [Document type: Original]

10. Accommodation details
10.1. House rental agreements
10.1.1. July 2013 - January 2014 tenancy agreement [Document type: Original]
10.1.2. January 2013 - July 2013 tenancy agreement [Document type: Original]
10.2. Documents supporting no other tenants living in my spouse’s one bedroom property
10.2.1. Council tax bill for the years 2013-2014 confirming 25% discount for single occupancy [Document type: Original]
10.2.2. July 2013 tenancy notice [Document type: Original]
10.2.3. January 2013 tenancy notice [Document type: Original]
10.2.4. Electricity bills for the past 6 months on my spouse’s name [Document type: Original]
10.2.5. Water bills summary for the first half of the year 2013 on my spouse’s name [Document type: Original]
10.3. Other documents supporting the proof of address
10.3.1. Tax related letters from UK HMRC [Document type: Original]


Thanks to you all and this forum..

Cheers
NS[/quote
Congrats, guess hyderabad via chennai is giving some good news. I too have submitted from hyd.hope i too hear my result soon like urs

[Karan1589]

18-01-2013 - file submit date
23-01-2013 - file processing date
17-04-2013 - visa refused
02-05-2013 - Appealed date
Still waiting for court date or any update frm solicitor.... So hard time life feels like hell when we have to wait for more thn a year to meet our partner [/list]

[Giritrah]

Hi There,
I am a silent viewer of this forum,my time line is as below,

25-09-13- Applied (wife and 2 year old boy) at Hyderabad VFS.
28-09-13-Forwarded to britsh high commission
26-11-13-"Application sent to application centre,wait till its ready for collection"
27-11-13-Ready for collection at VFS Hyd.
28-11-13- Passport collected Visa for 33 months on both passports.

As my son holds US nationality,there is no option of postage when a foreign passport is in the application , so it has to be collected in person.

total 63 days (44 working days till collection).

my wife missed to include an original document that we posted to Chennai last week on 20th,might be this triggered the process.

Thanks....... and good luck to all those awaiting passports

[globalindian]

Congrats Giritrah. This is indeed a very good news.

[KALA2013]

Hi,

My husband is in UK on ILR. We want to apply ILR dependent visa for me. I am currently working in India.

For the application there is a supporting document

"a letter from your employer on company headed paper – detailing your salary and the length of your employment, confirming that you have been given time off work, and stating whether this time off is paid or unpaid"

I want to resign and join my husband. In such a case I can't ask my company to give a letter "OFF WORK".

Can someone please let me know what sort of document from company should I be providing for the application?

Please advice if she SHOULD be applying only after resigning?

Regards,
Kala

[Giritrah]

Hi,

My husband is in UK on ILR. We want to apply ILR dependent visa for me. I am currently working in India.

For the application there is a supporting document

"a letter from your employer on company headed paper – detailing your salary and the length of your employment, confirming that you have been given time off work, and stating whether this time off is paid or unpaid"

I want to resign and join my husband. In such a case I can't ask my company to give a letter "OFF WORK".

Can someone please let me know what sort of document from company should I be providing for the application?

Please advice if she SHOULD be applying only after resigning?

Regards,
Kala

If you husband is sponsoring , he has to show the documents,there is no need for you to provide such documents according to the financial requirement he is relying on (Appendix-2).
You just write in the covering letter that you intend to resign and join your spouse

[juhi]

Received my visa today- finally my wait have come to an end and Insha allah will b flying away soon.
Timeline- 1 application 4th june 2013
Refused - 10 sept 2013
Reapplied- 21 oct 2013
Received- 10 dec 2013
Wish u all the best of luck who r still waiting. Guess they r processing out fast so soon u all may hear ur positive results.