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by HI1406
Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:13 pm
Forum: Claiming Benefits
Topic: Access to public funds - universal credit
Replies: 1
Views: 1145

Access to public funds - universal credit

Hi guys Does anyone have any information about the rulings around access to public funds such as universal credit? I’d like to apply for universal credit to help with childcare Costs however my husband is on a spouse visa. I’ve already read the access to public funds guidance but it only gives info ...
by HI1406
Tue Jul 14, 2020 5:42 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?
Replies: 37
Views: 2044

Re: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?

Manugmedia wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2020 1:00 pm
Hi HI1406,
Just an update, email came in the morning. Picked up the passport and Visa Granted.
What a relief, Time for a drink or two :D
Congratulations! Super happy for you!

When do you think you’ll be arriving? Last we heard international flights don’t start until 1st August.
by HI1406
Wed Jul 08, 2020 1:52 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?
Replies: 37
Views: 2044

Re: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?

Thank you! Such a relief. Now just waiting for the international flights to open up again. Hopefully 1st August now!
by HI1406
Tue Jul 07, 2020 2:55 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?
Replies: 37
Views: 2044

Re: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?

Manugmedia wrote:
Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:27 pm
Hi HI1406,
All the best to your husband tomorrow. Keep us updated of the good news.
Thank you!

We had good news! He’s been granted the visa with 3 months to travel!

Wishing you the best of luck too!
by HI1406
Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:35 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Still waiting for a decision.....
Replies: 7488
Views: 888569

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

Thank you!
by HI1406
Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:34 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?
Replies: 37
Views: 2044

Re: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?

The login via the gov website to the TLS website leads you to a more in-depth breakdown on the steps. The TLS app doesn’t have all the steps it just says “with decisions makers” so you don’t get to see if it has been transferred to the VAC yet. So you’re better off having that access still. It was f...
by HI1406
Fri Jul 03, 2020 1:43 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Still waiting for a decision.....
Replies: 7488
Views: 888569

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

We got both of those emails above. The 2nd one on the 4th May whilst the VAC was still closed. We got an email this week saying the decision is ready and passport can be collected as the VAC reopened this week. Is your VAC open in your country yet? Nope - it’s opening on 6th July so we’re crossing ...
by HI1406
Fri Jul 03, 2020 11:46 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Still waiting for a decision.....
Replies: 7488
Views: 888569

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

We got both of those emails above. The 2nd one on the 4th May whilst the VAC was still closed. We got an email this week saying the decision is ready and passport can be collected as the VAC reopened this week.

Is your VAC open in your country yet?
by HI1406
Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:58 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?
Replies: 37
Views: 2044

Re: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?

It’s the app on the idiot-phone but believe it’s on android as well.

Wishing you the best of luck! Keep us posted!
by HI1406
Thu Jul 02, 2020 7:27 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?
Replies: 37
Views: 2044

Re: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?

I unfortunately don’t have access to the UKVI tracking system any longer because it disappears after the 60 working day’s passes. I downloaded the TLS tracking system and it now says passport ready for collection.

When did you apply/submit biometrics?
by HI1406
Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:44 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?
Replies: 37
Views: 2044

Re: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?

They’re closed unfortunately. They’re only open Monday’s and Wednesday’s so he’ll go on Monday.

Did you email the one where you pay £5.48?
It says 2 working days on that one for a response.
by HI1406
Wed Jul 01, 2020 9:11 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?
Replies: 37
Views: 2044

Re: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?

He’s going to check on the off chance they’re open tomorrow. If not we’ll wait until Monday!

I wish you good luck! Will update once we know!
by HI1406
Wed Jul 01, 2020 7:14 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?
Replies: 37
Views: 2044

Re: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?

Not long after they sent an email saying my husband can come and collect his passport. Hopefully you will hear back soon as well!!
by HI1406
Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:13 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?
Replies: 37
Views: 2044

Re: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?

TLS have emailed just now saying the decision had been made and they’ll email once the passport is ready for collection. Hopefully soon they’ll be in contact. They are only open Monday and Wednesday at the moment though for passport collection. Promising that they’re still working at this hour thoug...
by HI1406
Tue Jun 30, 2020 8:19 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?
Replies: 37
Views: 2044

Re: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?

Hopefully it will be good news. They said they can’t share the decision via email or call, so we’re just waiting for the VAC to be in contact.
by HI1406
Tue Jun 30, 2020 7:15 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?
Replies: 37
Views: 2044

Re: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?

Hi

Just an update. I emailed UKVI via the paid £5.48 service and they have advised a decision has been made on the application. So god willing it’ll be good news soon from the VAC.
by HI1406
Mon Jun 29, 2020 3:09 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?
Replies: 37
Views: 2044

Re: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?

Hi, We applied for a spouse visa and did biometrics in January. TLS Nairobi have just opened today so wondering if anyone who applied from there has heard anything yet? Is it worth while chasing UKVI now as it has been almost 6 months? Not yet. We did ours just a week before lockdown and only had a...
by HI1406
Mon Jun 29, 2020 2:50 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?
Replies: 37
Views: 2044

Re: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?

Hi, We applied for a spouse visa and did biometrics in January. TLS Nairobi have just opened today so wondering if anyone who applied from there has heard anything yet? Is it worth while chasing UKVI now as it has been almost 6 months? Not yet. We did ours just a week before lockdown and only had a...
by HI1406
Mon Jun 29, 2020 2:41 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?
Replies: 37
Views: 2044

Re: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?

Hi, We applied for a spouse visa and did biometrics in January. TLS Nairobi have just opened today so wondering if anyone who applied from there has heard anything yet? Is it worth while chasing UKVI now as it has been almost 6 months? You indicated they have just opened today so it may still be a ...
by HI1406
Mon Jun 29, 2020 1:33 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?
Replies: 37
Views: 2044

Anyone had a decision yet applying from TLS Nairobi?

Hi,

We applied for a spouse visa and did biometrics in January. TLS Nairobi have just opened today so wondering if anyone who applied from there has heard anything yet?

Is it worth while chasing UKVI now as it has been almost 6 months?
by HI1406
Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:01 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Email from TLS - Application on hold
Replies: 12
Views: 606

Re: Email from TLS - Application on hold

I cannot believe that you have been waiting since January! Has anybody received any decisions this year?! I believe people have had response this year. Most I’ve seen on here have been priority applications. It is unfortunate it has taken this long. VAC is still closed in Kenya where we applied. I ...
by HI1406
Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:33 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Email from TLS - Application on hold
Replies: 12
Views: 606

Re: Email from TLS - Application on hold

App was non priority. Biometrics were submitted on the 7th Jan. Got the not straight forward email on the 7th April. Got the above email on the 4th May. Currently the VAC is still closed.

When did you get the email above?
by HI1406
Mon Jun 08, 2020 10:51 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Email from TLS - Application on hold
Replies: 12
Views: 606

Re: Email from TLS - Application on hold

Yes we did after the 60 working days had lapsed. I assumed this was automated because of that.
by HI1406
Mon Jun 08, 2020 8:49 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Email from TLS - Application on hold
Replies: 12
Views: 606

Re: Email from TLS - Application on hold

Thanks for your response. I thought it was bizarre that everyone hasn’t received the same email. I read somewhere that it is trigged by a decision being sent back to the VAC. Does anyone know if that’s the case?
by HI1406
Sun Jun 07, 2020 11:43 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Email from TLS - Application on hold
Replies: 12
Views: 606

Email from TLS - Application on hold

Has anyone received this email from TLS regarding a spouse visa?” “ Dear Customer, Due to the operational impact of COVID-19, the UK’s Visa Application Centres (VAC) are currently closed and we are unable to resolve new or existing applications. For further information please go to: https://www.gov....
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