Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[ALWAYSHOPE]

To M_t

Congratulations !

To Everyone else who are still waiting

Just read on another forum that someone got rfc today after submitting application on 19th August in Mirpur.

[ADUANWAR]

Hi All,

Has anyone emailed checking on their appeal status but not had a reply? I sent an email to find out the update on my appeal which was sent on 13th October and have had nothing back.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks

Asalam O Alikum

I've only sent mine on the 29/10 and I haven't received a reply yet. First time I sent them an email I got a reply within 5 days.

W/salaam

Hope you are well.

I'm really annoyed that they have not bothered to reply. I even sent a second email on Monday reminding them of my previous email sent on 13th Oct.

Have you appealed too?

Actually my 6 months are up on the 22nd and I'm yet to hear about whats the situation off my case. I don't know if its on hold or just under process which the tracking service claims. If I don't hear anything by/on the 22/11 I will get a lawyer involved without a doubt.

[Zainab26]

Hi All,

Has anyone emailed checking on their appeal status but not had a reply? I sent an email to find out the update on my appeal which was sent on 13th October and have had nothing back.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks

Asalam O Alikum

I've only sent mine on the 29/10 and I haven't received a reply yet. First time I sent them an email I got a reply within 5 days.

W/salaam

Hope you are well.

I'm really annoyed that they have not bothered to reply. I even sent a second email on Monday reminding them of my previous email sent on 13th Oct.

Have you appealed too?

Actually my 6 months are up on the 22nd and I'm yet to hear about whats the situation off my case. I don't know if its on hold or just under process which the tracking service claims. If I don't hear anything by/on the 22/11 I will get a lawyer involved without a doubt.

6 months?? OMG that is a long wait! Yes definitely get your lawyer involved if you still haven't heard anything soon. My husband's visa got refused over one point only, not providing bank statements....thanks to the consultant in Pakistan! We were only missing bank statements and have sent them 4 months ago. My husband's application is still under review.

[TangoMike]

Actually my 6 months are up on the 22nd and I'm yet to hear about whats the situation off my case. I don't know if its on hold or just under process which the tracking service claims. If I don't hear anything by/on the 22/11 I will get a lawyer involved without a doubt.

Did u apply in June? My 24weeks are up on 22nd as well and not been told Its on hold but I have a feeling it is cos I was contracting before through an umbrella company. Every time I email to ask they say that enquiries are on going!

Don't know why they are taking so long!

[ADUANWAR]

Asalam O Alikum

I've only sent mine on the 29/10 and I haven't received a reply yet. First time I sent them an email I got a reply within 5 days.

W/salaam

Hope you are well.

I'm really annoyed that they have not bothered to reply. I even sent a second email on Monday reminding them of my previous email sent on 13th Oct.

Have you appealed too?

Actually my 6 months are up on the 22nd and I'm yet to hear about whats the situation off my case. I don't know if its on hold or just under process which the tracking service claims. If I don't hear anything by/on the 22/11 I will get a lawyer involved without a doubt.

6 months?? OMG that is a long wait! Yes definitely get your lawyer involved if you still haven't heard anything soon. My husband's visa got refused over one point only, not providing bank statements....thanks to the consultant in Pakistan! We were only missing bank statements and have sent them 4 months ago. My husband's application is still under review.

I know I'm really praying she gets it. If she doesn't then I will be إن شاء الله flying to Pakistan next month but only down side to that is I REALLY don't want to come back without her. What's annoying is that the original email I sent had a standard reply about check being made and that was end off September. They also contacted the local council in Pakistan to check if our marriage was registered and that was in July I think. What is taking so long?

[ADUANWAR]

Actually my 6 months are up on the 22nd and I'm yet to hear about whats the situation off my case. I don't know if its on hold or just under process which the tracking service claims. If I don't hear anything by/on the 22/11 I will get a lawyer involved without a doubt.

Did u apply in June? My 24weeks are up on 22nd as well and not been told Its on hold but I have a feeling it is cos I was contracting before through an umbrella company. Every time I email to ask they say that enquiries are on going!

Don't know why they are taking so long!

No I applied on the 22/05/2013 and it changed to under process at BHC on 05/06/2013. I really don't know what's taking so long. Next week is the last week off the six months period unless my math is way off. Doubt anyone would hear anything until Monday because off the Marham holidays. Like they are working anyway

[TangoMike]

Actually my 6 months are up on the 22nd and I'm yet to hear about whats the situation off my case. I don't know if its on hold or just under process which the tracking service claims. If I don't hear anything by/on the 22/11 I will get a lawyer involved without a doubt.

Did u apply in June? My 24weeks are up on 22nd as well and not been told Its on hold but I have a feeling it is cos I was contracting before through an umbrella company. Every time I email to ask they say that enquiries are on going!

Don't know why they are taking so long!

No I applied on the 22/05/2013 and it changed to under process at BHC on 05/06/2013. I really don't know what's taking so long. Next week is the last week off the six months period unless my math is way off. Doubt anyone would hear anything until Monday because off the Marham holidays. Like they are working anyway

If u don't mind me asking please could u tell me what Ur financial circumstances were wen u applied? Were u under permanent employment with salary over the threshold or contracting/self employed?

I think there's a delay due to financial requirements!

[Only_1_God]

Assalam o Alaikum everyone
i submitted my wifes application in islamabad on 26/07/13 and has been forwarded to BHC on 13/08/13. I have not heard anything from them yet and i am waiting to hear from them. How long does it normally take anybody know

[Only_1_God]

My names Adil and im waiting for my wife to come from pakistan once her visa is granted. Anybody else waiting from july or had any results from july.

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submit at Islamabad VAC on 26/07/2013
forward to Islamabad OC on 26/07/2013
under process at BHC on 13/08/2013
still waiting for RFC on --/--/-------

[Only_1_God]

Hi guys,

I thought Id give an update. Havent been on here in a while. Been really busy.

But basically weve been put on hold as well as they dont beleive we meet income threshhold so we have till 26th November i think to submit additional documentation.

Sorting that out now asap. Any advice as to what I should make sure I defo have?

Thanks.

make sure u have previous 6 months payslips which show the minimum income requirement and the bank statements to prove that income in to your bank acount and what could really make it stronger is if you can get a letter from employer to say you are earning certain amount of income that should realy be enough and yes if you can provide your tax form alongside those

[majestic1]

Salaam to all.

Congrats to the lucky ones getting visas.

Just a small update. It's now 7 months and 2 weeks since I have applied for my husbands visa. Still no news if it's on hold or what. Just says under process. So frustrating now. I wish they would tell us soon. Our little daughter is due for surgery next month and he really needs to be here.

We meet the financial requirements. Inshallah we will hear good news soon. Ameen.

[ALWAYSHOPE]

To Zaineb

If you have provided them with the correct amount of abnk statements they require, then they should overturn decision at review. However because BHC staff cant be bothered to look at reveiws, they sometimes send appeal bundle back saying they have not had time to look at review, thats what they did with our case.

[ADUANWAR]

Actually my 6 months are up on the 22nd and I'm yet to hear about whats the situation off my case. I don't know if its on hold or just under process which the tracking service claims. If I don't hear anything by/on the 22/11 I will get a lawyer involved without a doubt.

Did u apply in June? My 24weeks are up on 22nd as well and not been told Its on hold but I have a feeling it is cos I was contracting before through an umbrella company. Every time I email to ask they say that enquiries are on going!

Don't know why they are taking so long!

No I applied on the 22/05/2013 and it changed to under process at BHC on 05/06/2013. I really don't know what's taking so long. Next week is the last week off the six months period unless my math is way off. Doubt anyone would hear anything until Monday because off the Marham holidays. Like they are working anyway

If u don't mind me asking please could u tell me what Ur financial circumstances were wen u applied? Were u under permanent employment with salary over the threshold or contracting/self employed?

I think there's a delay due to financial requirements!

Well last year I became self-employed so after speaking to my lawyer I just sent my 6 Months Bank Statements, Copy of my Tax Return Form along with a letter from HMRC (SA302) which showed my total income for the year which was a little above £19000 so unless the BHC can't read their is no reason for them to put the application on hold for financial reason, but then again I wouldn't be surprised based on how many people have been through the same.

What caught me by surprise was when BHC sent a letter to the local council in Pakistan back in July to check if my marriage is registered, I thought that would be the last check but clearly now.

[ADUANWAR]

Salaam to all.

Congrats to the lucky ones getting visas.

Just a small update. It's now 7 months and 2 weeks since I have applied for my husbands visa. Still no news if it's on hold or what. Just says under process. So frustrating now. I wish they would tell us soon. Our little daughter is due for surgery next month and he really needs to be here.

We meet the financial requirements. Inshallah we will hear good news soon. Ameen.

Wa alaikum assalam wa rahmatu Allah

I'm so surprised that you haven't heard anything as their processing time is 6 months MAX (from what I know anyway). I'm guessing you have already sent them emails with no response. How come you haven't involved a lawyer yet? I would recommend you do so he can right them a letter. This is against your and your daughters right! If their was a problem with your application then they should've informed you within 6 months but because they haven't you have a case against them!

I will In'sha'Allah pray for your daughter and will be fine In'sha'Allah

[tallojani]

Salaam to all.

Congrats to the lucky ones getting visas.

Just a small update. It's now 7 months and 2 weeks since I have applied for my husbands visa. Still no news if it's on hold or what. Just says under process. So frustrating now. I wish they would tell us soon. Our little daughter is due for surgery next month and he really needs to be here.

We meet the financial requirements. Inshallah we will hear good news soon. Ameen.

I am sorry to have heard that your little girl is going through a surgery, may Allah swt make it easy for her and you. Am I right to presume you have been in touch with your MP and if MP cant help in your case then I would suggest you write a letter to Shadow Minister of Immigration because he/she would love to hear your story.

[Sahar.ali22]

Hi, is anyone still waiting here from june? I applied on the 12 june but no response at all.

Congrats to all the people who recieved thier visa, pray for us that havent yet

[TangoMike]

Hi, is anyone still waiting here from june? I applied on the 12 june but no response at all.

Congrats to all the people who recieved thier visa, pray for us that havent yet

Waiting since 6th June!

Are u self employed/contracting or permanent employee?

[Sahar.ali22]

Hi, is anyone still waiting here from june? I applied on the 12 june but no response at all.

Congrats to all the people who recieved thier visa, pray for us that havent yet

Waiting since 6th June!

Are u self employed/contracting or permanent employee?

Im on a permanent contract, for both my jobs, do you think it might be
because I've been refused before, this is my second time applying.

[TangoMike]

Hi, is anyone still waiting here from june? I applied on the 12 june but no response at all.

Congrats to all the people who recieved thier visa, pray for us that havent yet

Waiting since 6th June!

Are u self employed/contracting or permanent employee?

Im on a permanent contract, for both my jobs, do you think it might be
because I've been refused before, this is my second time applying.

No they assess each application on it's own merit. Why were u refused before?

I became a permanent employee from a contractor position during the time of application and was using an umbrella company which exploited tax loopholes, I have a feeling that is the reason for the delay, everything else is spot on!

Do both permanent jobs pay the right amount of Tax to HMRC?

[Sahar.ali22]

Hi, is anyone still waiting here from june? I applied on the 12 june but no response at all.

Congrats to all the people who recieved thier visa, pray for us that havent yet

Waiting since 6th June!

Are u self employed/contracting or permanent employee?

Im on a permanent contract, for both my jobs, do you think it might be
because I've been refused before, this is my second time applying.

No they assess each application on it's own merit. Why were u refused before?

I became a permanent employee from a contractor position during the time of application and was using an umbrella company which exploited tax loopholes, I have a feeling that is the reason for the delay, everything else is spot on!

Do both permanent jobs pay the right amount of Tax to HMRC?

My full time does, i dont pay tax for the part time, since its only 20 hours per week.
I was refused because i only gave 3 months payslip, and my job letter didnt have my yearly income stated on it,

[Sayedhashimi]

My names Adil and im waiting for my wife to come from pakistan once her visa is granted. Anybody else waiting from july or had any results from july.

--------------------------------------------------
submit at Islamabad VAC on 26/07/2013
forward to Islamabad OC on 26/07/2013
under process at BHC on 13/08/2013
still waiting for RFC on --/--/-------

Me 2 from july but i hope there will be not longer for us any more

[Zainab26]

To Zaineb

If you have provided them with the correct amount of abnk statements they require, then they should overturn decision at review. However because BHC staff cant be bothered to look at reveiws, they sometimes send appeal bundle back saying they have not had time to look at review, thats what they did with our case.

Hello,

I have a feeling that it might get to that stage where they might not have the time to look at it. It is now going on to my 12th week, something so simple is taking such time. It's a waste of court's time for sending my appeal to court to prove these are my bank statements.

What happened in your case? Why did your application go into appeal?

[Zainab26]

W/salaam

Hope you are well.

I'm really annoyed that they have not bothered to reply. I even sent a second email on Monday reminding them of my previous email sent on 13th Oct.

Have you appealed too?

Actually my 6 months are up on the 22nd and I'm yet to hear about whats the situation off my case. I don't know if its on hold or just under process which the tracking service claims. If I don't hear anything by/on the 22/11 I will get a lawyer involved without a doubt.

6 months?? OMG that is a long wait! Yes definitely get your lawyer involved if you still haven't heard anything soon. My husband's visa got refused over one point only, not providing bank statements....thanks to the consultant in Pakistan! We were only missing bank statements and have sent them 4 months ago. My husband's application is still under review.

I know I'm really praying she gets it. If she doesn't then I will be إن شاء الله flying to Pakistan next month but only down side to that is I REALLY don't want to come back without her. What's annoying is that the original email I sent had a standard reply about check being made and that was end off September. They also contacted the local council in Pakistan to check if our marriage was registered and that was in July I think. What is taking so long?

InshAllah I hope for the best for you and a good outcome. Why don't you send a complaint through or get your MP involved? Many people have done that, it's worth a try. They really need to change the process or speed up things and stick to timeframes! I'm going Pakistan too early next month for a couple of weeks, I saw my husband 9 months ago. I was thinking the same that I might be able to come back with him but I don't see that happening. InshAllah there still might be a chance for you to come back together with your wife.

[ALWAYSHOPE]

To Zaineb

With my husband case, they refused us because they didnt accept a results sheet for english requirement, when it clearly states on the website guidelines they do.

Even people with same refusal as us had either won appeal at review or at hearing. Unfortunately we were the unlucky ones. I even appealed to uppertribunal and they refused and then we got fed up and went for fresh application.

All i know that UKBA/BHC are unfair to applicants. They dont treat applicants equally at all. Not only that i think it might have something to do with the fact that they are decriminating against pakistani applicants. I even sent them applicants appeal numbers who had decisions overturned at review. All they said was its up to the court.

[Zainab26]

To Zaineb

With my husband case, they refused us because they didnt accept a results sheet for english requirement, when it clearly states on the website guidelines they do.

Even people with same refusal as us had either won appeal at review or at hearing. Unfortunately we were the unlucky ones. I even appealed to uppertribunal and they refused and then we got fed up and went for fresh application.

All i know that UKBA/BHC are unfair to applicants. They dont treat applicants equally at all. Not only that i think it might have something to do with the fact that they are decriminating against pakistani applicants. I even sent them applicants appeal numbers who had decisions overturned at review. All they said was its up to the court.

I really do feel for you! You went through all of this but yet got nowhere. The whole process is unfair, it's further annoying that they can get away with things. They are playing with people's life and I bet more than half of the people sat behind those desks at BHC looking at applications have no clue or the experience to know what's what!

Refusing people on stupid reasons and then making people wait either months or years is very frustrating! It's all money making tactics and because they are getting away with it and have no one to answer to they think it's all fine and part of their stupid process.

I'm just worried about my appeal now, GOD knows what is going to happen! Knowing how BHC work I will end up going to court over bank statement!!