Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan

shehzad.khan · Post by **shehzad.khan** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:34 am

Hi all,

Does anone know collection times from Karachi vac. No reply yet by the way, still waiting anxiously.

Thanks

uklad · Post by **uklad** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 9:52 am

hi everyone this is my first post,my wife put her application in 20th march,but she did not get a reference number to track application,she said on her receipt it just gives email address.no ref,can anyone help,where can i get the tracking ref from,she also rang them on 8865 mobile from pakistan they just said wait for them to call,is anyone else in the same boat.or is there a number i can dial from the uk and chase them up

aqilzeeshan · Post by **aqilzeeshan** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:04 am

" For non-settlement applicants applying in Lahore and Karachi only:
Non Settlement applications are normally processed within 15 working days. However, due to significant operational contraints, processing times for applications lodged in Lahore and Karachi are currently in excess of 30 working days. " (http://www.ukvacpk.com/)

this explains why non-settlement applicants from LHR and KHI are not getting their decisions soon.

ginax · Post by **ginax** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:53 am

hi just to let u no that wen a family member of mine submitted phone cards they were refused their visa only on this basis that the cards could not prove that the coversations were between the husband and wife and anhoe could have used them.
also just needed someones help please.. i originally applied for a visa and it got declined went for appeal which went fine and hubbi got the visa. overall process has taken a year n a hlf but he gave his passport two weeks ago any ideas how long it takeS?
gina x

ginax · Post by **ginax** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:57 am

hi just wanted some help
ive been tryna get my hubbi visa and the whole process has taken a year n ahalf:@:@
but he now got the visa and gave his passport two weeks ago anyone know how long it takes... fed up waiting its been to long now x
gina x

aqilzeeshan · Post by **aqilzeeshan** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:21 am

Applied from Khi on 2nd March, today one Month completed.

visa type: hsmp dependent.

on 15th March Abu dhabi confirmed they have recieved it, after that they were telling it is in process, now they say ask gerrys for applications filed from gerrys.

status still forwarded to islambabad oc since application filed.

ssoct98@hotmail.com · Post by **ssoct98@hotmail.com** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 9:06 pm

Aqil go and get from fedex,they should have it now.

aqilzeeshan · Post by **aqilzeeshan** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:49 pm

on what basis , without any telephone call from gerrys or even change of status on tracking website....

aqilzeeshan · Post by **aqilzeeshan** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 9:22 am

Finally status changed to "Your application is ready for collection; please visit the UK Visa Application Centre where you submitted your visa application to collect the same" , very nervous about the outcome, asked her to go and collect without waiting for gerry's phone call. Hope they give her today otherwise next two days are saturday and sunday hence off.

aqilzeeshan · Post by **aqilzeeshan** » Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:37 am

Got visa. Thanks God.

Fist visa application was filed on 16th Dec. just after marriage but i thought i would come back and rent accomodation later, did not check these forums, was a big mistake, resulted in waste of time when on 6thFeb they refused visa. Had option to appeal or make fresh application, opted for fresh application, took some time to arrange all documents again , was extremely careful not to miss anything this time. But appoitment dates were not available untill 2March so sumitted fresh application on 2March, got passport back on 3April.

The hardest part of all this process was the emotional roller coster one has to go through during this entire process, the strain it puts on relationship and mental stress it cause, was one of the most stressed times in my life. May God help those who are waiting to join and give them courage to go through it.

asma · Post by **asma** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:35 am

asma · Post by **asma** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:39 am

AncientAlien · Post by **AncientAlien** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 10:51 am

[quote="asma"][/quote]

Hi Good people

I know some us us are struggling with finances and some can't even get a job until they get a decision with their passports from the HO. Therefore, it is EXPENSIVE calling those 0870/0845xxxxxxxxx numbers that the Home office generally provides.
Don't give up, now you can call Home Office for free, just check out www.saynoto0870.com and you will be provided with a local 0208/0151/0161xxxxxx number where you can contact HO for FREE! The actual number is 01516725626. (But log on to www.saynoto0870.com and confirm for yourself)
Especially if you have a pay monthly home or mobile telephone contract. You can still call from a pay as you go mobile but the charge rate will be like you are calling your neighbour next door on any 0208xxxxxxxx number.
Good luck Razz (Please share with others if it works for you!)

asifposter · Post by **asifposter** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 8:22 am

aqilzeeshan wrote:Got visa. Thanks God.

Fist visa application was filed on 16th Dec. just after marriage but i thought i would come back and rent accomodation later, did not check these forums, was a big mistake, resulted in waste of time when on 6thFeb they refused visa. Had option to appeal or make fresh application, opted for fresh application, took some time to arrange all documents again , was extremely careful not to miss anything this time. But appoitment dates were not available untill 2March so sumitted fresh application on 2March, got passport back on 3April.

The hardest part of all this process was the emotional roller coster one has to go through during this entire process, the strain it puts on relationship and mental stress it cause, was one of the most stressed times in my life. May God help those who are waiting to join and give them courage to go through it.

Congrats on ur successful application.

tasawar · Post by **tasawar** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 7:21 am

Hello everybody

I wish you all best of luck for fresh applicants.

Regards
Hayat.

2036789 · Post by **2036789** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:58 pm

dear aqilsheen can u please answer a few questions for me brother, my situation is almost identical to yours,i submitted the first application on the 15h dec 2007 and it was refused on the 2nd of feb, due to lack of documents, i wish i had come on this forum at the time and i would have known that application wasnt ggod enough, i made the bad decision of going for the apeal that took nine months and was refused. its been a long emotional rollercoaster being without my wife.
anyway ive been really careful this time and have all my documents apart from p60 which should come in the next couple of weeks.
I just waant to confirm how long did it take them to process your 2nd app was it 1 month, and secondly when booking the appointment with gerry how much in advance do you have to do it because i want it for abot 19th may thankyou will be gratefulfor your response

2036789 · Post by **2036789** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:00 pm

sorry got your name wrong the question was for aqil zeeshan

2036789 · Post by **2036789** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:08 pm

kashif muneer just wantt to ask you has the processing time for settlement visa come down as a fact as you said this in your prevuious, because i submit my 2nd fresh settlement app for my wife next month, and also how much in advance do you have to book your appointment with gerrys thx bro

2036789 · Post by **2036789** » Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:14 pm

oh sorry aqil jus read previous post and realised your app was not for settlement spouse visa, so response from kashif will be appreciated

Miss · Post by **Miss** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 2:14 pm

my husband has applied on 1st april in lahore, they said to him that they will call him after 15days....
and he will call the office in abu dhabi .... can anyone give me the nr plzzzz

hsmp505 · Post by **hsmp505** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 11:15 am

@Miss

Number for Abu Dhabi office is:
00971 2634 2530

btw wht does status on passport tracking says?
Is it saying forwarded to BHC, or forwarded OC on

Miss · Post by **Miss** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 12:22 pm

thanks for repling,
the application status says

OC on

do u know what this mean?

hsmp505 · Post by **hsmp505** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:07 pm

Welcome..

This means application is at Abu dhabi and is in process, next
staus will be 'ready for collection'. You should call UAE office
on above given number and ask for status of ur application.

desperate_wife · Post by **desperate_wife** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:54 am

Hi hsmp505

I hav been reading ur replies and i would like to tell u that i applied for spouce visa from karachi on 9th March.....so im anxiously waiting for result on my visa update. So as u mentioned above to call Abu-Dhabi office on the number...that i did but they (Abu-Dhabi) just told me today that they dont process any visa applications from Pakistan and instead gave me the number....

090010411

However this is the Gerry's PTCL land line numer! Im confused

Please can u explain this?

desperate wife

actuary · Post by **actuary** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 9:21 am

Hi, just tell them that gerrys gave you their number and all you want to know is the current status of the application.

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