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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Hassano » Sat Dec 07, 2019 12:49 am

Application Category: Settlement wife (Appendix FM Partner)
Priority level: Non-Priority
Location: Kenya
Application submitted (Online - AccessUK): 30/08/2019
Bio-metrics submitted (in Nairobi ): 25/09/2019
Acknowledge from ECO my spouse visa is on considering process: 16/10/19 an
Employer not contacted
Sponsor not contacted
My wife received email for collection on 26/11/2019 Visa granted. I was worried when i realised some of my documents were over 28 days prior to submission eg my last payslip my last bank statement and letter from employer but thanks to Allah they overlook them minor errors and grant me the visa Hamdullilah
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by CR001 » Sun Dec 08, 2019 9:04 pm

@ user butterflypk123 - kindly respect that this is a TIMLELINE THREAD ONLY. Please do not post questions here.
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Mistah » Mon Dec 09, 2019 6:42 pm

I applied on 27 step
Bio 16 October
Send documents 2nd October
Eco mail on 22november
Still waiting for collection
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by boy2017 » Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:15 am

Update:

Online submission 31st July 2019.
Bio-metric enrolled: 06th August 2019.
Email confirmation: 24th August 2019.
Not straight forward: 24th October 2019 (i.e. 58th working day)
Escalataion: No escalation at all.
Call for collection: 10th Dec 2019.
Outcome: Visa granted Alhamdulilah! 12th Dec 2019 - 11- Jan 2020
Total: 91 working days
No call, no inquiry, no movement at all.
No decision made email.
Applied through Category D (while living in Pakistan)
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by butterflypk123 » Wed Dec 11, 2019 12:41 pm

butterflypk123 wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 30, 2019 2:35 pm
 Visa type: priority spouse
Application submitted on: 28th October 2019
Documents scanned: 28th October at VFS UK
Biometrics submitted: 18th November due to delay at visa centre in Pakistan
Text received on 18th November: your application has been forwarded to UKVI.....

10 working days no answer yet... will be emailing them next week...application already delayed due to Late biometrics appt..

May Allah make this easier for us all. Patience is a virtue but it is still difficult to wait... :(
Visa Granted.... 17 working days!!!!! Impressed with priority and urge anyone who can afford it to go with premium service for sure!!!!
Good luck all who are waiting.
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Nosh25 » Wed Dec 11, 2019 2:46 pm

Application started: 5th november
Biometrics: 7th november
Supporting documents scanned and sent to sheffield 8th november

24 days today no reply still.. applied priority visa... paid to ring them for update cost £7 just to be told awaiting decsion
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by hassam123 » Thu Dec 12, 2019 1:47 pm

Application Submitted: 15th November
Biometrics :18th November
Priority level: Priority service

No contact made with sponsor or employer
Visa granted: awaiting decision 18 working days gone
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Post by Mehar_11 » Thu Dec 12, 2019 6:49 pm

Application submitted: 05/11/2019( priority)
Documents scanned: 11/11/2019
Biometrics: 20/11/2019
Acknowledgment text: 20/11/2019
Application processed text received:12/12/2019
Collection tomorrow
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by walkingintherain » Thu Dec 12, 2019 10:55 pm

Applied from.. Islamabad
Online application submitted. 20/10/2019
Biometrics @ islamabad.. 25/10/2019
Scanned documents @manchester. 30/10/2019
service. Spouse Visa priority..
Sponsor & employer contacted. 26/11/2019
Not straightforward email.. 30/11/2019
Chased visa phone.. 05/12/2019.. said still in process....
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Post by Mehar_11 » Fri Dec 13, 2019 6:01 pm

Mehar_11 wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 12, 2019 6:49 pm
 Application submitted: 05/11/2019( priority)
Documents scanned: 11/11/2019
Biometrics: 20/11/2019
Acknowledgment text: 20/11/2019
Application processed text received:12/12/2019
Collection tomorrow
Visa Granted Alhamdulillah.. 16 working days from biometrics

overstayed 7 years, 2 incountry applications refused. Returned to home country.
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Smq123 » Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:11 pm

Smq123 wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 04, 2019 11:26 pm
 Application type: Spouse Visa for Husband (Settlement)
Priority Level: Priority
Application submitted online: 7th November 2019
Biometrics: 12th November 2019 at VFS Islamabad
Documents submitted: 13th November 2019 at VFS UK
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI :
Contacted For Collection:
Collection Made:

16 working days and still waiting to hear anything
Update

Application type: Spouse Visa for Husband (Settlement)
Priority Level: Priority
Application submitted online: 7th November 2019
Biometrics: 12th November 2019 at VFS Islamabad
Documents submitted: 13th November 2019 at VFS UK
Received an interview invite email from Sheffield for applicant interview to take place at VFS Islamabad via video call and sponser interview to take place via phone call at the same time.
Sponsor and employer Contacted By UKVI : 13th December 2019
Interview Date:
Contacted For Collection:
Collection Made:

Awaiting interview day. (24 working days)
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Saiqamustafa » Sat Dec 14, 2019 12:35 am

Saiqamustafa wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 22, 2019 10:20 pm
 Visa type : Standard
Online Application: 26 sep 2019
Biometric: 16 oct 2019
Scanned docs : same day 16 oct 2019
Email received from ECO: 21 Nov 2019
Employer contact : no
Sponsor Contact :no
Update
Received call for passport collection 13 Dec 2019
Going to collect passport on monday InshaAllah need prayers
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by CR001 » Sun Dec 15, 2019 10:21 pm

Kindly respect that this is a TIMLELINE THREAD ONLY. Please do not post questions,chit chat or discussions here.
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Saiqamustafa » Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:19 pm

Saiqamustafa wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 14, 2019 12:35 am
Saiqamustafa wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 22, 2019 10:20 pm
 Visa type : Standard
Online Application: 26 sep 2019
Biometric: 16 oct 2019
Scanned docs : same day 16 oct 2019
Email received from ECO: 21 Nov 2019
Employer contact : no
Sponsor Contact :no
Alhamdulillah visa Granted 😊

Update
Received call for passport collection 13 Dec 2019
Going to collect passport on monday InshaAllah need prayers
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Saiqamustafa » Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:20 pm

Saiqamustafa wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 14, 2019 12:35 am
Saiqamustafa wrote: ↑
Fri Nov 22, 2019 10:20 pm
 Visa type : Standard
Online Application: 26 sep 2019
Biometric: 16 oct 2019
Scanned docs : same day 16 oct 2019
Email received from ECO: 21 Nov 2019
Employer contact : no
Sponsor Contact :no

Update
Received call for passport collection 13 Dec 2019
Going to collect passport on monday InshaAllah need prayers
ALHAMDULILLAH Visa Granted
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by CR001 » Tue Dec 17, 2019 10:19 am

@ AmazonianX - Please respect that this is a TIMLELINE THREAD ONLY. Please do not post questions,chit chat or discussions here.
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Post by nomi9 » Tue Dec 17, 2019 10:59 am

Application type: Spouse Visa for Husband (Settlement)
Priority Level: Standard
Application submitted online: 6th October 2019
Biometrics: 21st October VFS Islamabad
Email confirmation from ECO: 25-11-2019
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI : No
Contacted For Collection: 12-12-2019
Collection Made: Yes - 16-12-2019 - Alhumdulilah Visa Granted
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Smq123 » Fri Dec 20, 2019 10:35 am

Smq123 wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:11 pm
Smq123 wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 04, 2019 11:26 pm
 Application type: Spouse Visa for Husband (Settlement)
Priority Level: Priority
Application submitted online: 7th November 2019
Biometrics: 12th November 2019 at VFS Islamabad
Documents submitted: 13th November 2019 at VFS UK
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI :
Contacted For Collection:
Collection Made:

16 working days and still waiting to hear anything
Update

Application type: Spouse Visa for Husband (Settlement)
Priority Level: Priority
Application submitted online: 7th November 2019
Biometrics: 12th November 2019 at VFS Islamabad
Documents submitted: 13th November 2019 at VFS UK
Received an interview invite email from Sheffield for applicant interview to take place at VFS Islamabad via video call and sponser interview to take place via phone call at the same time.
Sponsor and employer Contacted By UKVI : 13th December 2019
Interview Date:
Contacted For Collection:
Collection Made:

Awaiting interview day. (24 working days)

Update

Application type: Spouse Visa for Husband (Settlement)
Priority Level: Priority
Application submitted online: 7th November 2019
Biometrics: 12th November 2019 at VFS Islamabad
Documents submitted: 13th November 2019 at VFS UK
Received an interview invite email from Sheffield for applicant interview to take place at VFS Islamabad via video call and sponser interview to take place via phone call at the same time: 6th December 2019
Sponsor and employer Contacted By UKVI : 13th December 2019 -10-15min interview
Not straightforward Email: 19th December 2019 (28th working day)
Interview Date: 20th December 2019 -25min interview for sponser and 15min for applicant
Contacted For Collection:
Collection Made:

Waiting for decision. (29th working days)
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by CR001 » Fri Dec 20, 2019 11:57 am

@ miolamaps - Please respect that this is a TIMLELINE THREAD ONLY. Please do not post questions,chit chat or discussions here.
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Post by CR001 » Fri Dec 20, 2019 8:23 pm

@ Noshr67 - Please respect that this is a TIMLELINE THREAD ONLY. Please do not post questions,chit chat or discussions here.
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Noshr67 » Fri Dec 20, 2019 8:35 pm

Application online: 5 november
Biometrics: 7 november
Priority application: yes
Called premium number on 11 december - told awaiting decision.
2nd call to premium number 16 december - told awaiting decision
Not straight forward email: 17 december (day 28 of 30)
Escellated via phone: 19 december (day 30 of 30)
Email recieved back: 20 decemberr saying mandatory checks and further extended checks needed on my application and no time can be given as to when application will be decided

Been advised by solictor now we are taken out of the priority time frame and could now be waiting up to 6 months from date of biometrics
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by qasimm1993 » Sat Dec 28, 2019 4:46 am

(Priority application)
Online application - 12 Nov 2019
Biometrics submitted Lahore - 2 Dec 2019
Documents scanned @vfs Manchester - 3 December 2019
Eco confirmation email received 17 Dec 2019
Still awaiting decision been 17 working days since biometrics



Plz pray for me its been 2 years now and it's my second application INSHA'ALLAH
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Casa » Sat Dec 28, 2019 10:38 pm

@Remti This is a TIMELINE THREAD ONLY. Any question posts have been and will continue to be removed.
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Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Post by Remti » Sat Dec 28, 2019 11:03 pm

Casa wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 28, 2019 10:38 pm
 @Remti This is a TIMELINE THREAD ONLY. Any question posts have been and will continue to be removed.
Ohh okay im sorry
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Post by Casa » Tue Dec 31, 2019 12:54 am

@saragullu This is a TIMELINE THREAD ONLY. Any questions have been and will continue to be removed.
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Please don't send me PMs asking for immigration advice on posts that are on the open forum. If I haven't responded there, it's because I don't have the answer. I'm a moderator, not a legal professional.
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