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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by Remti » Sat Jul 25, 2020 6:37 pm

Aarav086 wrote:
Sat Jul 25, 2020 8:11 am
Hi everyone - just wanted to let you all know that my husband’s visa was approved (with 3 month vignette). He received his passport back today. Application done in India. Thanks so much to everyone for help and support during this experience!
Congratulations to both of you. We hope everyone else gets good news too

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by aseef935 » Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:21 pm

Hi anyone got any response from Pakistan ??
Just contacted the UKVI and they confirmed that my decision has been made but haven't heard anything from VFS yet !

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by Z_Ahmad » Wed Jul 29, 2020 5:43 pm

aseef935 wrote:
Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:21 pm
Hi anyone got any response from Pakistan ??
Just contacted the UKVI and they confirmed that my decision has been made but haven't heard anything from VFS yet !
When did you apply? I applied priority service for my wife from pakistan on 8th march. Havent heard anything yet.

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by aseef935 » Wed Jul 29, 2020 6:39 pm

Z_Ahmad wrote:
Wed Jul 29, 2020 5:43 pm
aseef935 wrote:
Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:21 pm
Hi anyone got any response from Pakistan ??
Just contacted the UKVI and they confirmed that my decision has been made but haven't heard anything from VFS yet !
When did you apply? I applied priority service for my wife from pakistan on 8th march. Havent heard anything yet.
I applied on 6th of March on Priority service from Lahore. Call them to confirm whether its been concluded or not yet!

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by saragullu » Thu Jul 30, 2020 7:20 am

aseef935 wrote:
Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:21 pm
Hi anyone got any response from Pakistan ??
Just contacted the UKVI and they confirmed that my decision has been made but haven't heard anything from VFS yet !
My husband applied 17th march at Islamabad Standard service. Nothing yet either.

My lawyer is escalating it though today.

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by NiDz91 » Thu Jul 30, 2020 4:42 pm

aseef935 wrote:
Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:21 pm
Hi anyone got any response from Pakistan ??
Just contacted the UKVI and they confirmed that my decision has been made but haven't heard anything from VFS yet !
Same, my decision has been made on 21st of July still waiting for passport collection text from Gerry’s.

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by aseef935 » Thu Jul 30, 2020 7:59 pm

NiDz91 wrote:
Thu Jul 30, 2020 4:42 pm
aseef935 wrote:
Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:21 pm
Hi anyone got any response from Pakistan ??
Just contacted the UKVI and they confirmed that my decision has been made but haven't heard anything from VFS yet !
Same, my decision has been made on 21st of July still waiting for passport collection text from Gerry’s.
Did you get Email from HO regarding your decision or you phoned them to confirm??

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by munzzz123 » Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:56 am

Hi All, Some fantastic news. We got the spouse visa yesterday! Below is our timeline! Thank you all for your support. This forum has helped a lot :)
Application Type : Appendix FM Spouse visa (Partner in the UK - ILR)
Application Submitted online on: 17th March 2020 PRIORITY
Postal or In-Person Application: Online (Standard)
Biometrics Enrolled: 29/06/20 Dublin, Ireland
Method: Self Scanned & Uploaded on UKVCAS
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): No
Decision Email: No
Decision Letter Received on: 29/07/20
BRP Card Received on: Not yet
Decision: GRANTED :)

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by NiDz91 » Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:06 pm

aseef935 wrote:
Thu Jul 30, 2020 7:59 pm
NiDz91 wrote:
Thu Jul 30, 2020 4:42 pm
aseef935 wrote:
Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:21 pm
Hi anyone got any response from Pakistan ??
Just contacted the UKVI and they confirmed that my decision has been made but haven't heard anything from VFS yet !
Same, my decision has been made on 21st of July still waiting for passport collection text from Gerry’s.
Did you get Email from HO regarding your decision or you phoned them to confirm??
I called them. They confirmed it and sent an email.

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by NiDz91 » Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:07 pm

munzzz123 wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:56 am
Hi All, Some fantastic news. We got the spouse visa yesterday! Below is our timeline! Thank you all for your support. This forum has helped a lot :)
Application Type : Appendix FM Spouse visa (Partner in the UK - ILR)
Application Submitted online on: 17th March 2020 PRIORITY
Postal or In-Person Application: Online (Standard)
Biometrics Enrolled: 29/06/20 Dublin, Ireland
Method: Self Scanned & Uploaded on UKVCAS
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): No
Decision Email: No
Decision Letter Received on: 29/07/20
BRP Card Received on: Not yet
Decision: GRANTED :)
Which country ??

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by CR001 » Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:12 pm

NiDz91 wrote:
Sun Aug 02, 2020 6:07 pm
munzzz123 wrote:
Sat Aug 01, 2020 11:56 am
Hi All, Some fantastic news. We got the spouse visa yesterday! Below is our timeline! Thank you all for your support. This forum has helped a lot :)
Application Type : Appendix FM Spouse visa (Partner in the UK - ILR)
Application Submitted online on: 17th March 2020 PRIORITY
Postal or In-Person Application: Online (Standard)
Biometrics Enrolled: 29/06/20 Dublin, Ireland
Method: Self Scanned & Uploaded on UKVCAS
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): No
Decision Email: No
Decision Letter Received on: 29/07/20
BRP Card Received on: Not yet
Decision: GRANTED :)
Which country ??
Have you actually read the post???

The user has very clearly stated "DUBLIN, IRELAND"
Char (CR001 not Casa)
In life you cannot press the Backspace button!!
Please DO NOT send me a PM for immigration advice. I reserve the right to ignore the PM and not respond.

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by saragullu » Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:19 pm

Called up ukvi on Tuesday 4th Aug - verbally confirmed decision has been made
Sent them email to cofirm - email recieved Wed 5th Aug

Now just waiting for the VAC in Islamabad to contact my husband to arrange collection of the passport.

Ukvi said in their email to wait 30 WD and if still the passport has nor been sent then to chase.

Hubby called the VAC they have not recieved the passport yet!!

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by NiDz91 » Sat Aug 08, 2020 8:27 am

ALHUMDULILLAH We had our YES today, my husband received a call from VAC yesterday for passport collection 😊

Please post timelines in the timeline specific topic!!!

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by AS4LYF » Sat Aug 08, 2020 11:05 am

Maashaa'Allaah congratulations. That's great news.

Quick question. Isn't the VAC closed on weekends or did you receive the call yesterday?

Still waiting almost 13 months ☹️

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by AS4LYF » Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:18 pm

Hi

I have received an email from my solicitor titled Passport Collection.

Dear Applicant

This is to inform you that your processed visa application have been received at the UK visa application center ISLAMABAD. Application can be collected from Monday to Friday during (0800-1600 hrs). Friday prayer break during (1300-1400 hrs).

However the email does not have my wife's name. It doesn't have the GWF reference number either.

Now this could be for other clients that have given their case with my solicitor as well.

My wife has not received any text message.

My question is does my wife call the Islamabad vac on Monday next week or does she physically go to the Islamabad vac.

Has anyone else experienced this before.

I would appreciate any help and advice.

Been waiting over a year since the biometrics in July 2019.

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by Manugmedia » Sat Aug 08, 2020 3:58 pm

AS4LYF wrote:
Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:18 pm
Hi

I have received an email from my solicitor titled Passport Collection.

Dear Applicant

This is to inform you that your processed visa application have been received at the UK visa application center ISLAMABAD. Application can be collected from Monday to Friday during (0800-1600 hrs). Friday prayer break during (1300-1400 hrs).

However the email does not have my wife's name. It doesn't have the GWF reference number either.

Now this could be for other clients that have given their case with my solicitor as well.

My wife has not received any text message.

My question is does my wife call the Islamabad vac on Monday next week or does she physically go to the Islamabad vac.

Has anyone else experienced this before.

I would appreciate any help and advice.

Been waiting over a year since the biometrics in July 2019.

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by AmazonianX » Sat Aug 08, 2020 4:59 pm

AS4LYF wrote:
Sat Aug 08, 2020 2:18 pm
Hi

I have received an email from my solicitor titled Passport Collection.

Dear Applicant

This is to inform you that your processed visa application have been received at the UK visa application center ISLAMABAD. Application can be collected from Monday to Friday during (0800-1600 hrs). Friday prayer break during (1300-1400 hrs).

However the email does not have my wife's name. It doesn't have the GWF reference number either.

Now this could be for other clients that have given their case with my solicitor as well.

My wife has not received any text message.

My question is does my wife call the Islamabad vac on Monday next week or does she physically go to the Islamabad vac.

Has anyone else experienced this before.

I would appreciate any help and advice.

Been waiting over a year since the biometrics in July 2019.
If you still want to be asking if the mail is addressed to you or not, as you You engaged a solicitorinquire from him why it is not specific to or make reference to any detail about you or GWF number or he is mixing you up with other clients of his and not asking people on here. However, the surest means to know is since the collections times are stated, let your spouse go there with the passport collection mail.

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by ChaRlo++ » Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:24 am

Spousal visa application
Online Application submitted 17 Jan 2020 (STANDARD)
Biometrics at TLS vac Lagos 14 Feb 2020
Sent a mail to UKVI and received response on 11 Jun 2020 that a decision has been made on application however please be advised that due to the current Covid19 situation, various UK and overseas offices are closed and as such, delays may be incurred.
Still waiting for the decision

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by ChaRlo++ » Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:30 am

Remti wrote:
Sat Jul 25, 2020 6:37 pm
Aarav086 wrote:
Sat Jul 25, 2020 8:11 am
Hi everyone - just wanted to let you all know that my husband’s visa was approved (with 3 month vignette). He received his passport back today. Application done in India. Thanks so much to everyone for help and support during this experience!
Congratulations to both of you. We hope everyone else gets good news too
Congratulations!

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by ChaRlo++ » Thu Aug 20, 2020 7:04 pm

Anyone with delayed response with over 120WD, precisely 26weeks?

Visa application Spouse visa (Husband)

Online application 17th January 2020

Biometrics 14th February 2020

Visa type: Standard (Non-priority)

I got confirmation that a decision has been made o my application since 9th June 2020 with follow up response mail on 3rd August 2020 that my application has been referred to relevant team to return my documents.

This wait is nerve-wracking!

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by Manugmedia » Fri Aug 21, 2020 1:54 am

ChaRlo++ wrote:
Thu Aug 20, 2020 7:04 pm
Anyone with delayed response with over 120WD, precisely 26weeks?

Visa application Spouse visa (Husband)

Online application 17th January 2020

Biometrics 14th February 2020

Visa type: Standard (Non-priority)

I got confirmation that a decision has been made o my application since 9th June 2020 with follow up response mail on 3rd August 2020 that my application has been referred to relevant team to return my documents.

This wait is nerve-wracking!
You can track the application on TLS via gov.uk, if the application status shows transferred to VAC, then you can collect.
I see TLS lagos just opened on 27 July and given they are only working two days a week and the volume of visa applications from the center compared to others, it might take another week or two or more. Most cases are waiting an average of a month after their regional VAC opens to get an email. Exercise some patience and keep yourself busy, won't be long.

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by ChaRlo++ » Fri Aug 21, 2020 6:34 am

Manugmedia wrote:
Fri Aug 21, 2020 1:54 am
ChaRlo++ wrote:
Thu Aug 20, 2020 7:04 pm
Anyone with delayed response with over 120WD, precisely 26weeks?

Visa application Spouse visa (Husband)

Online application 17th January 2020

Biometrics 14th February 2020

Visa type: Standard (Non-priority)

I got confirmation that a decision has been made o my application since 9th June 2020 with follow up response mail on 3rd August 2020 that my application has been referred to relevant team to return my documents.

This wait is nerve-wracking!
You can track the application on TLS via gov.uk, if the application status shows transferred to VAC, then you can collect.
I see TLS lagos just opened on 27 July and given they are only working two days a week and the volume of visa applications from the center compared to others, it might take another week or two or more. Most cases are waiting an average of a month after their regional VAC opens to get an email. Exercise some patience and keep yourself busy, won't be long.
Many thanks Manugmedia. I try as much to distract myself but the suspense is disturbing. I hope and pray it comes out soonest.

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by shyamgorasia » Fri Aug 21, 2020 3:24 pm

Hello.

Is the tlscontact tracking application/website Down? Doesn't seem to load or redirect me to track status? My partner got a message to collect her passport thats why.

Whenever I sign in via gov and redirect to tls it says token is out of date. The mobile app doesn't do anythijg either jusy keeps loading when I put her details in.

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by AmazonianX » Fri Aug 21, 2020 5:26 pm

shyamgorasia wrote:
Fri Aug 21, 2020 3:24 pm
Hello.

Is the tlscontact tracking application/website Down? Doesn't seem to load or redirect me to track status? My partner got a message to collect her passport thats why.

Whenever I sign in via gov and redirect to tls it says token is out of date. The mobile app doesn't do anythijg either jusy keeps loading when I put her details in.
If tracking not working but already receive collection mail, then let partner go for collection of her passport.

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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Post by ChaRlo++ » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:23 am

shyamgorasia wrote:
Fri Aug 21, 2020 3:24 pm
Hello.

Is the tlscontact tracking application/website Down? Doesn't seem to load or redirect me to track status? My partner got a message to collect her passport thats why.

Whenever I sign in via gov and redirect to tls it says token is out of date. The mobile app doesn't do anythijg either jusy keeps loading when I put her details in.
Please share timeline for your application to provide insights and possible revert by UKVI. Thanks

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