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[Tee1]

I'd like to get an idea of the realistic processing time in Egypt.

For all those that have applied in Egypt for a spouse visa

Please post the following:

- Date Of Application arriving at the visa section
- Date of Decision

Many thanks.

[laith2012]

most of decisions after 10 weeks in Egypt .

[Joona]

We applied in Alexandria 22/5/12, heard nothing to date but don't expect to until the end of August.

[batleykhan]

From UKBA website-

[daisy22]

we are into the 19th week of our appeal now which is being processed in cairo embassy, we have a deadline of 21st august which was actully 26 weeks processing time, do u think the delay there having now will affect appeals to as we already waited so long

[Joona]

If you don't mind me asking why did they refuse your application?

I'm so worried about the whole situation

[daisy22]

hi we applied from alex too, refused for stupid reasons that i was living in egypt not present and settled in uk with a job, but it states in application that i can be travelling with him back to england, and also that my husband did not have a job in england !!!! how can he apply for jobs when he doesnt even have permission to be in the country no employer will offer someone work who has no visa or work permit..... so we lodged appeal 1st of march and was given a deadline of august its too long ...sick of this nightmare now

[Joona]

My hubby doesn't have a job in the uk either, do they actually hold that agains them? omg

I hope ur refusal will be overturned soon x

[daisy22]

Ahh to be honest I've seen people refused for so many things , then other people have been accepted for the same things so sometimes I think its just what person u get deciding, we are just living in hope that its dealt with soon as its awful being forced apart this has been going onn since november this year I just hope cairo issue us with the visa so we don't have to go to court ...I wish u luck too anytime u need to chat I'm here xx

[Joona]

Thxhun, keep me updated on ur appeal also x

[fox2005eng]

my time line down

approximately in my case it took 41 working days.

good luck for everyone

Bye
_________________
"Fiancé Visa"
Applied in Cairo, Egypt. 1st March 2012
(Granted) Visa Stamped 02/05/2012
"Spouse Visa"
Applied in Person, Cardiff, UK. 30/08/2012.
(Granted). 30/08/2012
Alhamdolelah

[Impatient]

My fiancé has handed in fiance visa for settlement. Timeline as below
_________________
Fiancé Visa - Applied in Cairo - 14th June
Visa Approved - 28th Aug 2012

FLR as spouse (PEO) - Same day Service - Cardiff
Applied - 16th Nov 2012
Approved - 19th Nov 2012

[Impatient]

Anyone know anything about the delays in Egypt.. So annoying wedding is all booked hope it doesn't take too long
_________________
Fiancé Visa - Applied in Cairo - 14th June
Visa Approved - 28th Aug 2012

FLR as spouse (PEO) - Same day Service - Cardiff
Applied - 16th Nov 2012
Approved - 19th Nov 2012

[shaz111]

the 1st time we applied it was 60 working days, we are hoping it will be faster this time, as they did all the checks on us 1st time round, but with the delays at the embassy..who knows lol
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Submitted application - Cairo 10th oct 2011
Refused - 12th jan 2012
resubmitted - 26th jun 2012
refused again - 14th oct 2012
appeal lodged - 28th oct 2012
date given - 3rd april 2013
awaiting court date

[Joona]

Can I ask why urs was refused first time?

[Impatient]

Fingers crossed this time is faster for you. I'm worried about it being refused as with the new income requirements won't be able to re submit wishing everyone good luck... Post any updates
_________________
Fiancé Visa - Applied in Cairo - 14th June
Visa Approved - 28th Aug 2012

FLR as spouse (PEO) - Same day Service - Cardiff
Applied - 16th Nov 2012
Approved - 19th Nov 2012

[shaz111]

we were refused because of english test, it was no longer on the approved list by the time we applied and we didnt know! it has then taken us 6 months to get it sorted, we all know how slow these things can be

good luck to everyone and keep us all posted
_________________
Submitted application - Cairo 10th oct 2011
Refused - 12th jan 2012
resubmitted - 26th jun 2012
refused again - 14th oct 2012
appeal lodged - 28th oct 2012
date given - 3rd april 2013
awaiting court date

[Tee1]

Thanks for your posts.

Its been 2 months since my husband submitted his application and no news.

THe ukba update on their website does not help either as they just state delays and don't advise people on how long the delays will last and the fact that it is due to 'building improvements' just makes it more frustrating.

They also have not updated their visa processing times since april which is worrying.

[laith2012]

[Red Sea Angel]

We submitted the application in April and from what I'd read it would around 3 months to process. However, at the end of May my husband had to retrieve his passport from the embassy due to unexpected business travel. We fully expected this to delay the processing, but to our surprise we heard from them a month earlier than anticipated!

Here is our timeline:

Completed online application form/paid fee ~ 10th April 2012
Biometrics Appointment ~ 17th April 2012
On way to visa section ~ 17th April 2012
Arrived at visa section ~ 18th April 2012
Ready for collection ~ 18th June 2012
Visa stamped ~ 17th June 2012

It's worth noting that when my husband got notice that his documents were ready for collection (via sms) it didn't state whether the application has been successful, so for the sake of your sanity don't celebrate until you have seen the passport

Good luck to all those with applications pending, insha'Allah you will receive good news soon!