Spouse Visa - Overstayer - chances of approval?

Hey Fifi, I really appreciate you keeping your post updated. It had been a while since I checked the forum, I’m sorry to read of the outcome your hubby received. What a time to have to endure a longer wait for an appeal
Have you had any news since your last post?
Sending you all my wishes

pinksunflower wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 19, 2020 1:02 pm

Hey Fifi, I really appreciate you keeping your post updated. It had been a while since I checked the forum, I’m sorry to read of the outcome your hubby received. What a time to have to endure a longer wait for an appeal
Have you had any news since your last post?
Sending you all my wishes

Hey Pinksunflower

No, I haven't heard anything yet how about you? Did you apply?

I haven’t yet. With the COVID-19 situation, I’m not sure whether to wait until processing times are back to normal or submit now and have to endure a longer waiting and wondering impatiently process

Fififadi wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 19, 2020 3:31 pm

pinksunflower wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 19, 2020 1:02 pm

Hey Fifi, I really appreciate you keeping your post updated. It had been a while since I checked the forum, I’m sorry to read of the outcome your hubby received. What a time to have to endure a longer wait for an appeal
Have you had any news since your last post?
Sending you all my wishes

Hey Pinksunflower

No, I haven't heard anything yet how about you? Did you apply?

pinksunflower wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 20, 2020 3:29 am

I haven’t yet. With the COVID-19 situation, I’m not sure whether to wait until processing times are back to normal or submit now and have to endure a longer waiting and wondering impatiently process

Fififadi wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 19, 2020 3:31 pm

pinksunflower wrote: ↑

Fri Jun 19, 2020 1:02 pm

Hey Fifi, I really appreciate you keeping your post updated. It had been a while since I checked the forum, I’m sorry to read of the outcome your hubby received. What a time to have to endure a longer wait for an appeal
Have you had any news since your last post?
Sending you all my wishes

Hey Pinksunflower

No, I haven't heard anything yet how about you? Did you apply?

I would advise to wait, otherwise you will be impatiently checking when there is no movement. Most of the biometric centres still remain closed so they won't be able to make a decision on your case until this has been completed anyway. Hopefully will start opening up soon.

Hey Fifi, any updates on your case?

pinksunflower wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 24, 2020 4:10 am

Hey Fifi, any updates on your case?

Hi Pinksunflower, no, nothing yet

Fififadi wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:20 am

pinksunflower wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 24, 2020 4:10 am

Hey Fifi, any updates on your case?

Hi Pinksunflower, no, nothing yet

Hi fifi i have been reading your post and i am in the same situation as yours have you got any news on hearing date

Rimi99 wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 28, 2020 7:24 am

Fififadi wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:20 am

pinksunflower wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 24, 2020 4:10 am

Hey Fifi, any updates on your case?

Hi Pinksunflower, no, nothing yet

Hi fifi i have been reading your post and i am in the same situation as yours have you got any news on hearing date

Hi Rimi99

No, I haven’t heard anything yet. No end in sight.
What is your situation? Have you also appealed, and if so, when?

Hi fifi my 15weeks were up in june 1st week as yours one was earlier i was wandering if you got any hearing date and my case is similar to yours.

Hi,

I was going to post this under my original topic but it has been locked. I have heard back from the Tribunal after my appeal hearing and the judge has allowed our appeal. This was actually decided end of December and the determination was sent out early January which we didn't receive.

I know HO have 28 days to appeal, but I was checking my bank account lastnight, something I haven't done for a while and noticed the Appeal fee was returned to us last week also, confirming that the HO will not be appealing! This is the best news so far!

The next steps can be long but the wait in between knowing which way it will go is finally over!!

Timeline:
Appendix FM - Priority
Applied: July 2019
Biometrics: August 2019
Refused: October 2019 - under 320(11)
Appealed: November 2019
15 Weeks Up: 1st April 2020
COVID
Hearing: December 2020
Appeal won: December 2020
Appeal fee awarded and refunded: January 2021

It has been a long journey but I am so glad we are so close to the finish line - all thanks to the Almighty!

Thank you to everyone who has been keeping in touch with my case and asking me along the way!

Congratulations, a long haul but it's over now. You must be relieved.

Posts merged.

THO wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 29, 2021 10:18 am

Congratulations, a long haul but it's over now. You must be relieved.

Thank you THO

Yes very relieved indeed!

Fififadi wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:54 am

THO wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 29, 2021 10:18 am

Congratulations, a long haul but it's over now. You must be relieved.

Thank you THO

Yes very relieved indeed!

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations! A long time patience has been finally paid off for you. Wishing you both all the best to be reunited shortly soon. Thank you for being so helpful for everyone for the queries.

Thank you very much

Fififadi wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:16 pm

Thank you very much

Congratulations Fifi, yours was a long walk for patience.

Huge congratulations - fantastic result. It's a big shame that it had to go that far and long in order for you to just get your visa!

AmazonianX wrote: ↑

Tue Feb 02, 2021 8:01 pm

Fififadi wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:16 pm

Thank you very much

Congratulations Fifi, yours was a long walk for patience.

Thank you so much AmazonianX

bathanza wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 03, 2021 10:07 am

Huge congratulations - fantastic result. It's a big shame that it had to go that far and long in order for you to just get your visa!

Thank you so much Bathanza - your journey was very inspiring for me and I kept reading it back to keep me positive.

Wow Fifi!! I am so happy for you and your hubby What a long road you had to walk!

Did you use a solicitor for your appeal? Interested to know how you overturned the 320 (11) decision.

pinksunflower wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 01, 2021 1:55 am

Wow Fifi!! I am so happy for you and your hubby What a long road you had to walk!

Did you use a solicitor for your appeal? Interested to know how you overturned the 320 (11) decision.

Hi Pinksunflower

Thank you!

Yes we did use a solicitor I don’t think it’s easy to overturn without their support.

The main reason the judge ruled in our favour was due to the amount of time that had passed since the overstaying and absconding incident. Also, the judge ruled that it would affect MY human rights to be asked to move seeing as I’m very well settled here in a very good job, with family and friends all around me.

My husband has submitted his passport now, so just waiting for that back!

I am so very grateful to God, without who this would never have been possible.

Where have you got to with your case?

Wonderful! I am so happy for you.

My situation: still yet to apply because fearing covid back log but now I’m also thinking might as well start the process otherwise how long will we wait for?

Hi everyone,

Is there anyone who has recently submitted their passport for stamping after winning an appeal and waiting for this to be returned? I just wanted to see current timelines

My timeline:

Decision overturned after appeal: 09.02.21
Email received to pay IHS and submit passport: 12.02.21
IHS Paid: 12.02.21
Passport submitted (Lahore): 19.02.21

Finally got the email to pick up the passport!!

A long wait has finally come to an end.

Thank you everyone for your support through this time.

My timeline, for one final time!

Applied: July 2019
Refused: October 2019
Appealed: November 2019
Hearing date: December 2020
Appeal won: January 2020
Passport submitted after winning appeal: 19.02.21
Passport ready for collection: 13.04.21
Collecting: 14.04.21