Standard Vist VISA for my mother from Paksitan

[JustGotHSMP]

I just logged on again and here is the screenshot

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In the portal it is mentioned as
You can upload your supporting documents here. If you've already uploaded documents, you can add to them or delete unwanted files.


Upload Files
View Uploaded Files

When clicking the "View Uploaded Files" I can select the file by selecting the check box, but still there is no option appearing to delete that file.

[lolo2]

Do you think that file can have a negative impact on the application?

[JustGotHSMP]

No, It will not have any negative impact.

I plan to add few additional documents which I can uplaod and want to update the cover letter and the sponsorship letter.

[lolo2]

Then upload the new file and wait for a decision.

As a tip, the details usually included in a cover/sponsorship letter for this type of visa can be fully addressed in one single document.

I believe a brief note saying that this is an updated version of the previously uploaded document can also be included.

[JustGotHSMP]

Dear Senior forum members,

I am running short of time and any guidance will be much appreciated

I am planning to submit 8 additional documents in support for my mothers application.

CNIC + Translated Copipes 6 documents
Salary Slips for my brother 1 docuemnt
Profit Statememt (National Saving Certificates) for my mother 1 document

I can upload these additional documents

Please can someone suggest me that shall I also upload the revised cover letter from my mother mentionibng the above documents ( I am bit reluctant that it can create confusion)

Your help/ guidance will be much appreciated.

[AmazonianX]

Cover letter not mandatory. Only required if you are of the belief it explains better somethings that could not be conveyed by the applicant on the form.

[JustGotHSMP]

Cover letter not mandatory. Only required if you are of the belief it explains better somethings that could not be conveyed by the applicant on the form.

Thanks AmazonianX

[JustGotHSMP]

Biometrics were done on 30-10-2023

1) Also any suggestions when one should do a paid query to get the updated status of the application?
Can I do the paid inquiry on behalf of my mother or its better the my mother do it from Paksitan?

2) When tracking the application using the GWF number and surname, the following message is appearing.
WIll this generic message be updated with some other message once the application moves to other stage?

Your application GWFxxxxxxxxx has been submitted to UKVI for processing. For more information on current visa processing times please visit: Visa decision waiting times: applications outside the UK (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/visa-decisi ... ide-the-uk) – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) You will be contacted by the Visa Application Centre when your passport is ready for collection. Please do not attend the Visa Application Centre until you have been invited to do so.

There are no additional fees for collection of your passport/ documents at the Visa Application Centre after a decision has been made. If you have been asked for an additional fee for this service, please contact us at acco@vfsglobal.com

Thanks in advance.

[lolo2]

It's been just one week since the biometrics were taken!

The link sent in the response explains that the current processing times for visit visas is three weeks. That time is indicative, it doesn't mean the applicant will receive a response in exactly three weeks!

Wait for a decision, everything will be informed via email.

No need to call or contact UKVI for an "update". They will not provide any further details or speed up the process, that's just a waste of money and time.

[JustGotHSMP]

Current processing times for
Standard Visit Visa is 3 Weeks.

so whether it is 21 calendar days or 21 working days?

[JustGotHSMP]

@vinny
@CR001
@AmazonianX
@Secret.Simon
@zimba
Senior members

Our records indicate a decision has been made on your application GWFxxxxxxxxx. We cannot discuss the outcome of your application on-line or by telephone.
If your visa has been granted, a visa vignette (sticker) will be stuck inside your passport with 3 months validity (from the start of your visa) to travel.

Above is the the response receieved after the paid query.

I know that no one can tell whether the visa is granted untill the passport is collected.

I am bit confused as I was of the view that UK Standard Visistor visa is for 6 months, but in the reply they are mentioning 3 months.

Please can someone confirm that Statndard visitor visas can be issued for 3 months, if so any reasons, and why they are reduced to 3 months instead of 6 months.

Thanks in advance.

[AmazonianX]

@vinny
@CR001
@AmazonianX
@Secret.Simon
@zimba
Senior members

Our records indicate a decision has been made on your application GWFxxxxxxxxx. We cannot discuss the outcome of your application on-line or by telephone.
If your visa has been granted, a visa vignette (sticker) will be stuck inside your passport with 3 months validity (from the start of your visa) to travel.

Above is the the response receieved after the paid query.

I know that no one can tell whether the visa is granted untill the passport is collected. Yes

I am bit confused as I was of the view that UK Standard Visistor visa is for 6 months, but in the reply they are mentioning 3 months.

Please can someone confirm that Statndard visitor visas can be issued for 3 months, if so any reasons, and why they are reduced to 3 months instead of 6 months.

Thanks in advance.

As you rightly said know one can tell you exactly till you or rather the applicant in possession of the passport.
I don't know of 3months and if so can not tell why reduced, only UKVI and this may be indicated in the decision letter and or email.
Most probably a generic message was wrongly sent as a response.
IMHO, relax and wait till you get outcome but if you want to lighten up your account may further pursue enquiry.

[JustGotHSMP]

@vinny
@CR001
@AmazonianX
@Secret.Simon
@zimba
Senior members

Our records indicate a decision has been made on your application GWFxxxxxxxxx. We cannot discuss the outcome of your application on-line or by telephone.
If your visa has been granted, a visa vignette (sticker) will be stuck inside your passport with 3 months validity (from the start of your visa) to travel.

Above is the the response receieved after the paid query.

I know that no one can tell whether the visa is granted untill the passport is collected. Yes

I am bit confused as I was of the view that UK Standard Visistor visa is for 6 months, but in the reply they are mentioning 3 months.

Please can someone confirm that Statndard visitor visas can be issued for 3 months, if so any reasons, and why they are reduced to 3 months instead of 6 months.

Thanks in advance.

As you rightly said know one can tell you exactly till you or rather the applicant in possession of the passport.
I don't know of 3months and if so can not tell why reduced, only UKVI and this may be indicated in the decision letter and or email.
Most probably a generic message was wrongly sent as a response.
IMHO, relax and wait till you get outcome but if you want to lighten up your account may further pursue enquiry.

Extremely thankful for your reply @AmazonianX
Please can you or someone else can help me with the below query:
In case the Visa is approved a visa vignette (sticker) is stuck inside the passport.
What happens in case of refusal, the applicant receives the refusal letter in the email or it comes along with the passport when they go to the VFS for collection.
In case it comes through email, it means the applicant knows beforehand when he/she is going to collect the passport.

[AmazonianX]

@vinny
@CR001
@AmazonianX
@Secret.Simon
@zimba
Senior members

Our records indicate a decision has been made on your application GWFxxxxxxxxx. We cannot discuss the outcome of your application on-line or by telephone.
If your visa has been granted, a visa vignette (sticker) will be stuck inside your passport with 3 months validity (from the start of your visa) to travel.

Above is the the response receieved after the paid query.

I know that no one can tell whether the visa is granted untill the passport is collected. Yes

I am bit confused as I was of the view that UK Standard Visistor visa is for 6 months, but in the reply they are mentioning 3 months.

Please can someone confirm that Statndard visitor visas can be issued for 3 months, if so any reasons, and why they are reduced to 3 months instead of 6 months.

Thanks in advance.

As you rightly said know one can tell you exactly till you or rather the applicant in possession of the passport.
I don't know of 3months and if so can not tell why reduced, only UKVI and this may be indicated in the decision letter and or email.
Most probably a generic message was wrongly sent as a response.
IMHO, relax and wait till you get outcome but if you want to lighten up your account may further pursue enquiry.

Extremely thankful for your reply @AmazonianX
Please can you or someone else can help me with the below query:
In case the Visa is approved a visa vignette (sticker) is stuck inside the passport.Yes
What happens in case of refusal, the applicant receives the refusal letter in the email or it comes along with the passport when they go to the VFS for collection. One or the other
In case it comes through email, it means the applicant knows beforehand when he/she is going to collect the passport. Yes

[JustGotHSMP]

Thanks to
@Casa
@Ticktack
@AmazonianX
@meself2
@lolo2

Mother collected her passport yesterday with 6 month's Visa.

Thanks once again for this wonderful forum with extremely helpful members.

[JustGotHSMP]

Few Queries:

--Its Multiple entry visa so one can travel twice, if that is the case what will be impact on the next application?
-- Intended travel dates were 07-01-2024 till 28-07-2024 and now if mother travels 21-12-2023 till 10-01-2024 (Few days more or less). Will this cause problem in her future application?

[meself2]

Intended travel dates were 07-01-2024 till 28-07-2024

Is that a typo or did she plan to stay over 6 months?

If dates change slightly, it's not crucial, as long as there's no significant differences in length (ie planned for 2 weeks and stayed 4 months). Not sure about multiple entry, but again, it should be okay if it's a 2-3 week trip.

[JustGotHSMP]

Intended travel dates were 07-01-2024 till 28-07-2024

Is that a typo or did she plan to stay over 6 months?

If dates change slightly, it's not crucial, as long as there's no significant differences in length (ie planned for 2 weeks and stayed 4 months). Not sure about multiple entry, but again, it should be okay if it's a 2-3 week trip.

typo

07-01-2024 till 28-01-2024

[AmazonianX]

Intended travel dates were 07-01-2024 till 28-07-2024

Is that a typo or did she plan to stay over 6 months?

If dates change slightly, it's not crucial, as long as there's no significant differences in length (ie planned for 2 weeks and stayed 4 months). Not sure about multiple entry, but again, it should be okay if it's a 2-3 week trip.

typo

07-01-2024 till 28-01-2024

Multiple entry means within the validity period of the visa the visitor can enter and leave UK as many times as they would want.
When is the visa valid from?

[JustGotHSMP]

Intended travel dates were 07-01-2024 till 28-07-2024

Is that a typo or did she plan to stay over 6 months?

If dates change slightly, it's not crucial, as long as there's no significant differences in length (ie planned for 2 weeks and stayed 4 months). Not sure about multiple entry, but again, it should be okay if it's a 2-3 week trip.

typo

07-01-2024 till 28-01-2024

Multiple entry means within the validity period of the visa the visitor can enter and leave UK as many times as they would want.
When is the visa valid from?

There is no valid from date on the sticker.
Instead, it mentions Valid until 13-5-2024

[lolo2]

It should have a valid from date. In any case, considering the 6-months validity most likely this date is 13-11-2023, so the visa holder can visit the UK at any time - and more than once if they wish - between 13-11-2023 and 13-05-2024.

[Ticktack]

It's a 6 months visa, so no calculations required. The last day she can be in the UK is 13.05.24.
She can enter today if she wants.

[JustGotHSMP]

It's a 6 months visa, so no calculations required. The last day she can be in the UK is 13.05.24.
She can enter today if she wants.

It should have a valid from date. In any case, considering the 6-months validity most likely this date is 13-11-2023, so the visa holder can visit the UK at any time - and more than once if they wish - between 13-11-2023 and 13-05-2024.

Thanks Ticktack, Lolo2,

As this is the first time my mum is visiting UK so I think its better that she stays for the intended days asshe has mentined in application form/cover letter i.e 21days. So plan is to stay for less than 21 days.

I will apply the 6 months Visa again around August 2024.

Staying for the intended days as mentioned in the application has any good/ postive impact on her next visa application and for the next time one should opt for 6 months or 2 years visa.

[AmazonianX]

It's a 6 months visa, so no calculations required. The last day she can be in the UK is 13.05.24.
She can enter today if she wants.

It should have a valid from date. In any case, considering the 6-months validity most likely this date is 13-11-2023, so the visa holder can visit the UK at any time - and more than once if they wish - between 13-11-2023 and 13-05-2024.

Thanks Ticktack, Lolo2,

As this is the first time my mum is visiting UK so I think its better that she stays for the intended days asshe has mentined in application form/cover letter i.e 21days. So plan is to stay for less than 21 days. No issues with this. If you still want her to come over before lapse of the visa still possible within visa validity.

I will apply the 6 months Visa again around August 2024.

Staying for the intended days as mentioned in the application has any good/ postive impact on her next visa application There are those who stayed longer and no negative impact on next application as all kept within visa validity and for the next time one should opt for 6 months or 2 years visa. You can go for either, presenting convincing evidence of ties to and return and to home country is what's important.

[JustGotHSMP]

It's a 6 months visa, so no calculations required. The last day she can be in the UK is 13.05.24.
She can enter today if she wants.

It should have a valid from date. In any case, considering the 6-months validity most likely this date is 13-11-2023, so the visa holder can visit the UK at any time - and more than once if they wish - between 13-11-2023 and 13-05-2024.

Thanks Ticktack, Lolo2,

As this is the first time my mum is visiting UK so I think its better that she stays for the intended days asshe has mentined in application form/cover letter i.e 21days. So plan is to stay for less than 21 days. No issues with this. If you still want her to come over before lapse of the visa still possible within visa validity.

I will apply the 6 months Visa again around August 2024.

Staying for the intended days as mentioned in the application has any good/ postive impact on her next visa application There are those who stayed longer and no negative impact on next application as all kept within visa validity and for the next time one should opt for 6 months or 2 years visa. You can go for either, presenting convincing evidence of ties to and return and to home country is what's important.

Extremely thankkful to you.