Still waiting for a decision.....

MKhanthegreat · Post by **MKhanthegreat** » Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:23 am

Hello Everyone!
Application submitted (standard): 21/11/2017
Biometrics enrolled at islamabad : 20/11/2017

Application received in Sheffield: 21/11/2017
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 21/11/2017
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on :30/11/2017
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable):NO
Employer contacted: No

Involved MP on 08/01/2018
The Home office inform MP's that they expect the application to be assessed within 1-2 weeks. Any idea what does that means?
Contacted with 'decision made' :
Contacted for Collection :
Collection made :
Decision of Application :

Lp09 · Post by **Lp09** » Thu Jan 18, 2018 12:09 pm

Hello all,

My timeline is as follows:

Application submitted: Spouse visa settlement (Husband)
Priority / non priority: (Non priority app)
Online app : 17/10/2017
Biometrics: 23/10/17
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield: same day 23/10/2017
Acknowledgement email and supporting documents received from Sheffield 31/10/2017
Projected timeline given: 12 weeks
No emails received in between, no on hold or not straight forward email, no emails requesting additional info.
Emailed UKVI for an update on: 15/01/2018 (12th week) was told a decision was made on 10/01/2018 and to wait for official email and passport collection, it’s been 6 days but have not received a decision made email or sms to collect a passport.

It’s been 60 working days exactly today.
Any one else with a similar timeline ?

MAAMEUUU · Post by **MAAMEUUU** » Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:48 pm

Hi, just wanted to ask if your documents got to the UKVI safely?
I recently sent my supporting documents to Sheffield by Royal Mail tracking and they were signed for by RM Relay. I've not had any contact from UKVI to say they have received our documents.

Can anyone confirm whether they had the same signatory? I am a bit paranoid as this whole application process is very stressful and I want to make sure it will go to the right location.

Timeline
Application Submitted - 21.12.2017 (non-priority)
Biometrics - 29.12.2017
Supporting Documents sent - 03.01.2018

Lp09 · Post by **Lp09** » Thu Jan 18, 2018 9:57 pm

Hi,

You should hear soon whether they got them or not. I sent my docs off on 23rd Oct and they sent me an email on 30th saying they received online app and on 31st send my docs back with a letter attached stating they have received them and scanned them in the system and to wait 12 weeks now. I have not had any contact from then after apart from being told decision made on 10/01/18 which I found out only by emailing them.

Jav123 · Post by **Jav123** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 1:45 am

Country applying from: Pakistan, Islamabad
Type of visa applied for: Dependent Settlement (wife and daughter)
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority
Date application submitted (online ): 13-12-2017
Date biometrics taken: 18-12-2017
Date documents forward to UKVI: 21-12-2017
Date documentation was received by UKVI: 22-12-2017
Supporting Documents Returned: not yet
Office location processing your visa: Sheffield
Email enquiry made: No
Decision made email: - still waiting
Date your visa was received: waiting

TM39 · Post by **TM39** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:52 am

MAAMEUUU wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:48 pm
Hi, just wanted to ask if your documents got to the UKVI safely?
I recently sent my supporting documents to Sheffield by Royal Mail tracking and they were signed for by RM Relay. I've not had any contact from UKVI to say they have received our documents.

Can anyone confirm whether they had the same signatory? I am a bit paranoid as this whole application process is very stressful and I want to make sure it will go to the right location.

Timeline
Application Submitted - 21.12.2017 (non-priority)
Biometrics - 29.12.2017
Supporting Documents sent - 03.01.2018

Hello

Don't worry if you don't get an email saying they haven't received your documents. This happened with me as well and they didn't mention the documents. I called them after 2 months and they said they have received the documents. Also I have been told by my solicitor bot to expect an email from them about receiving the documents but I got curios and called anyway to check and it was already there.

Lp09 · Post by **Lp09** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:05 am

TM39 have u had a response yet ?

TM39 · Post by **TM39** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:38 am

Lp09 wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 19, 2018 11:05 am
TM39 have u had a response yet ?

No, not yet. Hopefully soon.

sakhtar · Post by **sakhtar** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 1:14 pm

Jav123 wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 19, 2018 1:45 am
Country applying from: Pakistan, Islamabad
Type of visa applied for: Dependent Settlement (wife and daughter)
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority
Date application submitted (online ): 13-12-2017
Date biometrics taken: 18-12-2017
Date documents forward to UKVI: 21-12-2017
Date documentation was received by UKVI: 22-12-2017
Supporting Documents Returned: not yet
Office location processing your visa: Sheffield
Email enquiry made: No
Decision made email: - still waiting
Date your visa was received: waiting

Hi, I applied a week or so after you and also did priority, still not heard anything back yet.. Please keep us updated on your progress! Good luck.

ourcaseisdiff · Post by **ourcaseisdiff** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 2:24 pm

hello

final update!!!!!!!

VISA GRANTED!!!! GOD IS GOOD

timeline:

date application submitted online:- 17/10/2017 (non priority- husband)
date biometrics done: 25/10/2017
date documents received in Sheffield:- 26/10/2017
acknowledgement email received:- 6/11/2017
NO DECISION EMAIL RECEIVED
date contacted by TLS for passport collection: 17/01/2018
date of collection: 17/01/2018
docs received: 18/10/2018
VISA GRANTED!!!!!

23-1-2018- 22-2-2018

TOTAL IS ABOUT 56 WORKING DAYS MINUS THE FESTIVE HOLIDAYS
our case was a bit complex as my husband was banned from the UK for 10 years in 2015 on a Visiting application, but with God all things are possible. we thank God!!!! all the best to you all waiting, the wait is crazy but I pray you all receive good news soon

kmb786 · Post by **kmb786** » Fri Jan 19, 2018 2:45 pm

Applying from: Pakistan,Lahore
Type of visa applied for: Settlement (spouse)
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority
Date application submitted (online ): 05/01/2018
Date biometrics taken: 08/01/2018 (Lahore)
Date documents forward to UKVI (Sheffield): 09/01/2018
Date documentation was received by UKVI (Sheffield): 10/01/2018
Supporting Documents Returned to Sponsor (UK): 11/01/2018
Phone Interview by UKVI to Sponsor in UK: 16/01/2018 - 54 minutes
UKVI Inquiry call to Employer: Not made so far
Applicant in Pakistan not received any emails so far

As the above is a Priority application, after how long should the Applicant email UKVI requesting an update.

Thanks

Jav123 · Post by **Jav123** » Sat Jan 20, 2018 4:45 am

Hi sakhtar I will let you know whatever I get response.

MAAMEUUU · Post by **MAAMEUUU** » Sat Jan 20, 2018 2:45 pm

TM39 wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:52 am

MAAMEUUU wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:48 pm
Hi, just wanted to ask if your documents got to the UKVI safely?
I recently sent my supporting documents to Sheffield by Royal Mail tracking and they were signed for by RM Relay. I've not had any contact from UKVI to say they have received our documents.

Can anyone confirm whether they had the same signatory? I am a bit paranoid as this whole application process is very stressful and I want to make sure it will go to the right location.

Timeline
Application Submitted - 21.12.2017 (non-priority)
Biometrics - 29.12.2017
Supporting Documents sent - 03.01.2018

Hello

Don't worry if you don't get an email saying they haven't received your documents. This happened with me as well and they didn't mention the documents. I called them after 2 months and they said they have received the documents. Also I have been told by my solicitor bot to expect an email from them about receiving the documents but I got curios and called anyway to check and it was already there.

Thanks for the response dear. I'm a bit relax now.

sakhtar · Post by **sakhtar** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:56 pm

Hi,

For priority applications they aim to give an answer within 30 working days (not guaranteed, I know) and 60 working days for non priority.

My question is when does this start from? Does it start from the day of the online application (spouse Visa) or the day of biometrics, or the day I received an email saying my application is being assessed by an ECO?

metanoia · Post by **metanoia** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:57 pm

From the date of biometrics

sakhtar · Post by **sakhtar** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:18 pm

metanoia wrote: ↑
Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:57 pm
From the date of biometrics

Thanks for your response!

ash8387 · Post by **ash8387** » Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:51 pm

Hi, I am new in this forum and here is my timeline:
Applied for Spouse Settlement Priority
From Dhaka, Bangladesh
My wife is the sponsor
Application submitted: 25/10/2017 (biometrics)
Original Docs returned to lawyer in UK: 8th November 2017
No further updates
On 3rd Dec 2017 I called UKVI and followed up by email and found out that decision was made on 30th November 2017 and they also said that we should get the passport with decision back in 10 working days
We never heard back and then I chased again, turned out that the decision was still not made or they had to make further checks. I waited for full 60 working days and then escalated again.
Waiting for escalation results
Contacted MP and waiting
Totally frustrated and disappointed with UKVI - their contact centre does not have any useful information and you cannot rely on anything they say

Lp09 · Post by **Lp09** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:48 am

Lp09 wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 18, 2018 12:09 pm
Hello all,

My timeline is as follows:

Application submitted: Spouse visa settlement (Husband)
Priority / non priority: (Non priority app)
Online app : 17/10/2017
Biometrics: 23/10/17
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield: same day 23/10/2017
Acknowledgement email and supporting documents received from Sheffield 31/10/2017
Projected timeline given: 12 weeks
No emails received in between, no on hold or not straight forward email, no emails requesting additional info.
Emailed UKVI for an update on: 15/01/2018 (12th week) was told a decision was made on 10/01/2018 and to wait for official email and passport collection, it’s been 6 days but have not received a decision made email or sms to collect a passport.

It’s been 60 working days exactly today.
Any one else with a similar timeline ?

UPDATE!
25/01/18- 5:53am email from Gerry’s Islamabad for passport collection. This was a very weird email from “Srisbvac” and at the end stated Gerry’s Islamabad visa centre. Waiting for husband to collect passport now.

sakhtar · Post by **sakhtar** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 12:37 pm

Lp09 wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:48 am

Lp09 wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 18, 2018 12:09 pm
Hello all,

My timeline is as follows:

Application submitted: Spouse visa settlement (Husband)
Priority / non priority: (Non priority app)
Online app : 17/10/2017
Biometrics: 23/10/17
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield: same day 23/10/2017
Acknowledgement email and supporting documents received from Sheffield 31/10/2017
Projected timeline given: 12 weeks
No emails received in between, no on hold or not straight forward email, no emails requesting additional info.
Emailed UKVI for an update on: 15/01/2018 (12th week) was told a decision was made on 10/01/2018 and to wait for official email and passport collection, it’s been 6 days but have not received a decision made email or sms to collect a passport.

It’s been 60 working days exactly today.
Any one else with a similar timeline ?

UPDATE!
25/01/18- 5:53am email from Gerry’s Islamabad for passport collection. This was a very weird email from “Srisbvac” and at the end stated Gerry’s Islamabad visa centre. Waiting for husband to collect passport now.

Good luck! I hope everything goes well and it's positive inshaa'Allah! Do update us!

Lp09 · Post by **Lp09** » Fri Jan 26, 2018 7:04 am

sakhtar wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 25, 2018 12:37 pm

Lp09 wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:48 am

Lp09 wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 18, 2018 12:09 pm
Hello all,

My timeline is as follows:

Application submitted: Spouse visa settlement (Husband)
Priority / non priority: (Non priority app)
Online app : 17/10/2017
Biometrics: 23/10/17
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield: same day 23/10/2017
Acknowledgement email and supporting documents received from Sheffield 31/10/2017
Projected timeline given: 12 weeks
No emails received in between, no on hold or not straight forward email, no emails requesting additional info.
Emailed UKVI for an update on: 15/01/2018 (12th week) was told a decision was made on 10/01/2018 and to wait for official email and passport collection, it’s been 6 days but have not received a decision made email or sms to collect a passport.

It’s been 60 working days exactly today.
Any one else with a similar timeline ?

UPDATE!
25/01/18- 5:53am email from Gerry’s Islamabad for passport collection. This was a very weird email from “Srisbvac” and at the end stated Gerry’s Islamabad visa centre. Waiting for husband to collect passport now.
Good luck! I hope everything goes well and it's positive inshaa'Allah! Do update us!

Thanks. Here is an update.

FINAL UPDATE:

Visa granted!!! Thanks to Allah and thanks to forum members for all their useful information. Please note: I did not use a solicitor, I did all my research with forums like this. Not once did UKVI contact me, I just waited out, i emailed twice to ask for an update.
Also the “clue in the email” is nonsense. In my email I received the word concluded not even my husbands name or a reference number and the visa was still granted.
Timeline:
Online app: 17/10/17
Biometrics: 23/10/17
Priority / non priority: - non priority
Docs sent to Sheffield: 23/10/17
Docs received at Sheffield: 24/10/17
Docs received back from Sheffield: 31/10/17
Acknowledgement email received: 31/10/17
Projected time line given: 12 weeks
I Emailed on 15/01/18 for an update as this was the 12 week and was told a decision is made and to wait.
Emailed again on 19/01/18 was told to wait another 10 days.
On 25/01/18 early morning received email from Gerry’s Islamabad for passport collection.
26/01/18: husband collected passport, visa granted!!!
Dates for travel: 15/01/18 - 15/02/18

Good luck to all waiting.

TM39 · Post by **TM39** » Fri Jan 26, 2018 1:43 pm

TM39 wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 28, 2017 4:29 pm
Hello

looks like they have started processing applications applied for in October, Fingers crossed.

My husband applied non- priority on : 19/10
Biometrics : 26/10
Documents sent to Sheffield on : 31/10
Email received from UKVI to stat that they have received his application : 3/11

We haven't received our documents back yet and still waiting for a decision.

Who else applied in October? Please share your timeline to give an idea of how they are processing applications right now. Good luck everyone.

Hi again.

Final update. I sent an email to the UKVI on 22/1 to ask for any updates and they replied on the same day saying that the decision was made. On 24/1 my husband was contacted to collect the passport. He has been granted the VISAAAAA . Thank God for all his doings and all the saints for their intercessions.

P.S. we haven't received our supporting documents back yet.

Good luck to everyone, keep praying.

MAAMEUUU · Post by **MAAMEUUU** » Mon Jan 29, 2018 9:00 am

TM39 wrote: ↑
Fri Jan 26, 2018 1:43 pm

TM39 wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 28, 2017 4:29 pm
Hello

looks like they have started processing applications applied for in October, Fingers crossed.

My husband applied non- priority on : 19/10
Biometrics : 26/10
Documents sent to Sheffield on : 31/10
Email received from UKVI to stat that they have received his application : 3/11

We haven't received our documents back yet and still waiting for a decision.

Who else applied in October? Please share your timeline to give an idea of how they are processing applications right now. Good luck everyone.
Hi again.

Final update. I sent an email to the UKVI on 22/1 to ask for any updates and they replied on the same day saying that the decision was made. On 24/1 my husband was contacted to collect the passport. He has been granted the VISAAAAA . Thank God for all his doings and all the saints for their intercessions.

P.S. we haven't received our supporting documents back yet.

Good luck to everyone, keep praying.

Congratulations TM3. Hope you receive your supporting documents. Pray for the rest of us.

Emm · Post by **Emm** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 4:28 pm

Hellooo Everyone,My hubby's review deadline is on the 13th of Feb ..I called first tier tribunal and they said they haven't received anything from home office ..I am soon worried ,is it too late to overturn decision?We still have 13 days till deadline..Has anybody got any idea please?

vicnize · Post by **vicnize** » Thu Feb 01, 2018 5:31 pm

Hello veejm,

From the day you received the second email that states:

ear f_pers_surnames f_pers_givennames ,

trademark UK Visa Application Centre is pleased to inform you that your visa application process is almost over and that your passport will soon be ready to be returned to you. You will receive an email from us in the next few days to inform you about collection or delivery procedure. Please wait for that next email before coming to our Centre.

Kind regards,

trademark

How long did you wait to receive the third email that states that your passport is ready for collection?

Kind Regards
Vic.

Kumar5689 · Post by **Kumar5689** » Fri Feb 02, 2018 5:38 pm

Thank you for your enquiry.
A decision was made on your application. Please be advised that your application will be returned to you by post unless you opted to collect your passport from a designated visa application centre. If you chose to collect your passport, the visa application centre will send you an email or text once your passport is available for collection. Please wait for this notification before you proceed to the visa application centre to collect your passport.
If you have not had contact from the visa application centre or had your passport returned within 2 weeks of receipt of this email, please call the contact centre https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk and ask them to escalate the call.

If you have any further enquiries, please visit our website at www.GOV.UK

Kind Regards
IDD
UKVI Contact Centre Service - UK Decision Making Centre
www.GOV.UK

Bio matric done 19/12/17
Received few not straight forward emails.
I got this email today.
Waited 14 months in total .
Need blessings from all of you .

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