Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Application Submitted Online: 02/05/2017
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Mirpur
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date) : 03/05/2017
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On :
05/05/2017
Supporting Documents Recived back from Sheffield On : 16/05/2017
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): N/A
Status check by email on 20/07/2017 ."Application is being considered and awaiting decision"
Contacted For Collection : waiting
Collection Made :
Decision Of Application :
Validity Of Visa:

Application Category: Spouse non Priority
Application Submitted Online: 07/05/2017
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Lahore
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 09/05/17
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On :

Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 17/05/17
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : 11/06/17
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): Not yet

multiple Emails and calls made. At first they said I will get my decision by 28th of July 2017. Nope.
Than they said I should get it before 9th of August, 2017 since that would mark 3 months. Nope.

I will email and call them tomorrow to escalate my case. I lived in England for 6 years before submitting this case, I have known my wife for 8 years before getting married. She is a junior doctor in NHS. 2X the salary, rented own place. no dependents. The case is pretty strong I don’t know what is going on.

Decision Made (As Per Covering Letter Issued By Home Office) :
Contacted For Collection :
Collection Made :
Decision Of Application :
Validity Of Visa:

Application submitted online: 18/04/17
Application submitted & biometrics enrolled at: 28/04/17
Application forwarded to British High Commission on:
Application under process at British High Commission on:

Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on: 22/05/17
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on:
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable):

Contacted with 'decision made':
Contacted for Collection:
Collection made:
Decision of Application:

Application Category: Spouse (Wife) Priority
Application Submitted Online: 13/04/2017
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Mirpur AJK
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date):18/04-2017
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On :18/04/2017

Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 26/04/2017.
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On :09/05/2017
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable):No yet
Status check 12/05/2017 application is currently in progress
Status check 02/07/2017 Your application is being considered and is currently awaiting approval.
06/07/2017 Application not straightforward
Decision Made (As Per Covering Letter Issued By Home Office) : Still Waiting
Contacted For Collection : Not yet
Collection Made : Not yet
Decision Of Application : Not yet
Still waiting

Application Category: Spouse Priority (husband)
Application Submitted Online: 10-may-2017
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location):Mirpur ajk
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date) 11-may-2017
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On : 11-may-2017.

Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 15-may-2017.
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : 18-may-2017
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable):
Status check 30/05/2017:
Not yet assessed by ECO
Status check again 8-06-2017: Charged 5.48£
Waiting for decision
My wife call on 12-06-2017 and they. Charged 20£
10 mint duration and same answer. Wait for decision


8 of augast received email
We will now pass your details to the relevant department .
You should be updated in the next 15 working days regarding your visa application. Escalate my application

9 augast call at 7pm UK time last about 12 mint ,started with some security questions date of birth house date of nikaa and then proceeded to ask specifi. Question about my wife job ..i think they escalate my case that's why they call back
#Devdas

Decision Made (As Per Covering Letter Issued By Home Office) : Still Waiting
Contacted For Collection :
Collection Made :
Decision Of Application :
Validity Of Visa:
Please can anyone

Application Category: Settlement - Wife (Priority)
Application Submitted Online: 24 July 2017
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Lahore
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 01 August 2017
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On: 02 August 2017

Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 10 August 2017
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On :
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable):

Decision Made (As Per Covering Letter Issued By Home Office):
Contacted For Collection:
Collection Made:
Decision Of Application:
Validity Of Visa:

Application Category: Spouse (Non-priority )
Application Submitted Online: 10-May-2017
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Isb
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date):10-Apr-2017
Online Application Received at Home Office (received an email) : 10-May-2017.

Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 16-May-2017
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : 26-May-2017
Emailed Home office 15-Jun-2017 "considering application awaiting approval"
Emailed them again 07-Aug-2017, no reply yet
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No
Employer contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No

Decision Made (As Per Covering Letter Issued By Home Office):
Contacted For Collection:
Collection Made:
Decision Of Application: Visa Granted
Validity Of Visa:

Application Category: Spouse () Priority
Application Submitted Online: 12-may-2017
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Islamabad
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date) 17-may-2017
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On : 17-may-2017.

Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 23-may-2017.
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : 30-may-2017
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable):no
email 25-july-2017 status : still awaiting for decision


Decision Made (As Per Covering Letter Issued By Home Office) : Still Waiting
Contacted For Collection :09-08-2017
Collection Made :10-08-2017
Decision Of Application :shukar han ALLAH ka visa received

Validity Of Visa:10-08-2017 to 09-09-2017

guys be patience soon you guys receive your visa INSHAA ALLAH

Application Category: Spouse Priority
Application Submitted Online: 13/05/17
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Islamabad
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date) 17/05/17
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On : 17/05/17

Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 22/05/17
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : 02-06/17
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No


Decision Made (As Per Covering Letter Issued By Home Office) : Still Waiting
Contacted For Collection :09/08/17
Collection Made :10/08/17
Decision Of Application : GRANTED
Validity Of Visa:03/08/17 to 02/09/17

Application Category: Spouse (Priority)
Application Submitted Online: 25/04/17
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Islamabad
Application submitted & biometrics enrolled at : 28/04/2017
Application forwarded to British High Commission on : 01/05/2017
Application under process at British High Commission on : 04/05/2017

Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 05/05/2017
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on : 15/05/2017
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No contact

Contacted with 'decision made' : None
Contacted for Collection : 10/08/2017
Collection made : 11/08/2017
Decision of Application : ALHAMDOLILLAH Successful (Visa granted)

Application Category: Spouse (Husband) Standard non-priority
Application Submitted Online: 15/05/2017
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Lahore
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 23/05/2017
Online Application Received at Home Office (received an email): 09/06/2017 email address: VISAINFO.SHEFO@fco.gov.uk
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On: 24/05/2017
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On: 15/06/2017

June 2017: We forgot to send my husband's previous passport which we indicated on the online form we had so posted them a complete attested copy of every page of the passport. Acknowledgment received on 19/06/17 from UKsponsordocuments@Vfsglobal.com

Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No
Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No

Status check 24/07/2017: Paid £5.48, received acknowledgment email but no response to query 
Status check 10/08/2017: Replied to UKVI acknowledgment email asking for an update again. Acknowledgment email received again but no response to query. 

Decision Made (As Per online status checker): 08/08/17. Use this url (https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus) and enter GWF in the following format (GWFxxxxxxxxx) or it will not display the status.

Contacted For Collection: Received an email from crmadmin@vfsglobal.com
“Dear xxx ,
The processed visa application for GWF reference number - GWFxxxxxxxxx  was received at the UK Visa Application Centre on 8/11/2017 .
If a courier service was purchased from VFS Global, your processed application will be delivered to the chosen address.
If not, your documents can be collected during the designated passport collection times.
Please note this is an auto generated e-mail. Please do NOT reply to this email.”
No call or text.

Collection Made: 11/08/2017
Decision Of Application: Visa granted
Validity Of Visa: 16/08/17 – 15/09/17
Total 57 working days since Biometrics appointment on 23/05/17.

Application Category: Spouse (Priority) Husband 2nd time
Application Submitted Online: 20/05/17
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Mirpur A.K
Application submitted & biometrics enrolled at : 25/05/2017
Application forwarded to British High Commission on : 26/05/2017
Application under process at British High Commission on : 26/05/2017

Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 26/05/2017
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on : 1/06/2017
10/08/2017- Paid £5.48 for a status update via email-
No Reply

Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No contact

Contacted with 'decision made' :
Contacted for Collection :
Collection made :
Decision of Application :

Application Category: Spouse (Priority )
Application Submitted Online: 15-May-2017
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Karachi
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date):18-May-2017
Online Application Received at Home Office (received an email) : 19-May-2017.

Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 19-May-2017
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : 23-May-2017
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No
Employer contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No

Decision Made (As Per online status checker): 03/08/17. Use this url (https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus) and enter GWF in the following format (GWFxxxxxxxxx) or it will not display the status.

Contacted For Collection:11/08/2017
Collection Made: 11/08/2017
Decision Of Application: Visa Granted
Validity Of Visa:11/08/2017-11/09/2019

Application Category: Spouse (Non-Priority)
Application Submitted Online: 26-April-2017

Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Lahore
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date):05-May-2017
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On : 06-May-2017.

Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 06-May-2017.
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : 18-May-2017

Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No
Employer contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No

Sponsor Contacted UKVI: Phoned them - response: awaiting decision. (Total waste of money as no real update at which stage the application was. Not sure, which HO processing time SLAs to believe, link in status check website says 95% within 12Weeks and 100% within 24weeks. VFS Center Lahore says 100% within 12 Weeks, Online calculator link says 100% within 60 days.)

Decision Made (As Per Covering Letter Issued By Home Office): No email

Contacted For Collection :
Collection Made :
Decision Of Application :
Validity Of Visa:

28th Jul::: 60 working days (05-May-17 to 28-July-17) have passed since the Bio-metrics.

07th Aug:: 65 working days (05-May-17 to 07-Aug-17) No response whatsoever - not even an email explaining why there is a delay as per their standard policy. Its straight forward application (own a house, x3 salary, UKNARIC assessment reports, no immigration history) so frustrating! Please update your thread guys especially the people who applied in 1st week of May 17.

14th Aug:: 70 working days (05-May-17 to 14-Aug-17) still no response, called again last week Friday to check on the status since the escalation date 28th July, same answer application awaiting decision since 9th May. Not even received an email from this SITEL company that they have escalated my case. However, they said since you have escalated your case, it can only be re-escalated after 15 working days. Mrs. sent an email to home secretary from Lahore Amber RUDD. I've logged a complaint with HO at "complaints@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk" (Questioning SLAs & demanded numbers) and am most likely going to take it to the NEWS as 95% application within 60days is a F-joke OR some of us just happened to be the unluckiest remaining 5% that has to wait 24Weeks. that's enough rant to Kick-start the Monday.

Anyway, good to read some of the comments that few people received their passports last week who applied in May 2017. Fingers crossed!

Application Category: Spouse (Non-Priority)
Application Submitted Online: 27-April-2017

Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Islamabad
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date):28-April-2017
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On : 04-May-2017.

Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 08-May-2017.
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : 18-May-2017

Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No
Employer contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No

Still waiting. Case for update was escalated on 27th July... Still waiting for a reply.

Phone conversation are a waste of money as they tell you to wait more with no end date.

Emailed few times but keep getting the standard response of wait.

I'm emailed my local MP to see if they can assist. Will keep you posted.

Application Category: Spouse Priority
Application Submitted Online: 26th July
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Islamabad
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date):28/07/2017
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On: 28/07/2017
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On: 07/08/2017
Supporting Documents Posted Back by Sheffield On: Waiting
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On: Waiting
Sponsor Contacted by UKVI (if applicable): not yet
Decision Made (As per Covering Letter Issued By Home Office): Waiting
Contacted For Collection: Waiting

Application Category: Spouse - Priority - Husband
Application Submitted Online: 09/06/2017
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Islamabad
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date) : 14/06/2017
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On : 15/06/2017

Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 15/06/2017
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : 08/07/2017
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): N/A

Status check - Email to UK Visas & Immigration : 06/07/2017 - Application is being considered and awaiting approval

Status Check - Email to UK Visas & Immigration : 02/08/2017 - With an ECO awaiting a decision

Status Check - Email to UK Visas & Immigration : 14/08/2017 - ''In regards to your query about the status of your application, your application is being considered and is currently awaiting a decision.'' - Same Old Reply

Please note that UKVI aims to complete all Settlement Visa applications within 12 weeks or 60 working days of the application date.


Checking Online Status Checker everyday - GWF Not Recognised as of yet

Decision Made (As Per Covering Letter Issued By Home Office) : Still Waiting
Contacted For Collection :
Collection Made :
Decision Of Application :
Validity Of Visa:

Application Category: Spouse - Priority - wife
Application Submitted Online: 10th JULY 2017
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): KARACHI
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date) : 12th JULY 2017
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On : 18th JULY 2017

Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 18th JULY 2017
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : Waiting

Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable):

Decision Made (As Per Covering Letter Issued By Home Office) : waiting

Contacted For Collection :
Collection Made :
Decision Of Application :
Validity Of Visa:

Application Category: Spouse (Non-Priority)
Application Submitted Online: 05-May-2017

Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Lahore
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date):10-May-2017
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On :

Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 15-May-2017.
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : 29-May-2017
(Sent them complete set of filed "Originals+Photocopies of each document and what a waste of time and money it was as they took some out, made photocopies of their own and returned both sets in very disorganised and untidy fashion)

Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No
Employer contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No

Sponsor Contacted UKVI: Phoned and emailed several times since, response: awaiting decision. What a waste of money. Also wrote to MP and Home secretary but no luck so far. 12 week period is well and truly over.

Decision Made (As Per Covering Letter Issued By Home Office): No email

Contacted For Collection :
Collection Made :
Decision Of Application :
Validity Of Visa:

Application Category: Settlement - husband (non-Priority)
Application Submitted Online: 10th May 2017
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Islamabad
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 10th May 2017
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On: 10th May 2017

Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 16th May 2017
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On :
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): 26th May

1st email sent: 15th June 2017: still awaiting decision as of 10th May

2nd email: 25th June 2017: considering application, awaiting decision

3rd email: 07th August 2017: No reply. Called them on the 15th of August still the same answer "considering application". They have now escalated my application.




Decision Made (As Per Covering Letter Issued By Home Office):
Contacted For Collection:
Collection Made:
Decision Of Application:
Validity Of Visa:

Application Category: Spouse Visa ( Non Priority)
Application Submitted Online: 8th Jan 2017
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Lahore
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date):19/01/2017
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On: 19/01/2017
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On: 23/01/2017
Supporting Documents Posted Back by Sheffield On:25/01/2017
Sponsor Contacted by UKVI (if applicable): 13 May 2017
Decision Made (As per Covering Letter Issued By Home Office): Still Waiting
Contacted For Collection: Waiting

Application category : Spouse (non priority)
Application submitted online: 20-march-2017
Biometrics and passport submission (location and date): Lahore on 27-march-2017
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On : 27-march-2017
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 1-april-2017
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On :4-April-2017
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): contacted on 30th-june-2017
passport collection call: Awating
Bham my husband's colleague also got the mail of holding case for 3 months
all of u plz do pray for me my husband contacted via mail and phone call they said wait till 21 sep before contacting again.

about my application they said the case is not straight forward nothing else. i don't know that man personally.so i can't ask.
Application category : Spouse (non priority)
Application submitted online: 20-march-2017
Biometrics and passport submission (location and date): Lahore on 27-march-2017
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On : 27-march-2017
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 1-april-2017
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On :4-April-2017
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): contacted on 30th-june-2017
passport collection call: Awating

Application Category: Spouse (Wife) Priority
Application Submitted Online: 10-May-2017
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Islamabad
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date) 15-May-2017
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On : 16-May-2017.

Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 16-May-2017.
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : 20-May-2017
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable):
Status Check:

Decision Made (As Per Covering Letter Issued By Home Office) : Still Waiting
Contacted For Collection :
Collection Made :
Decision Of Application :
Validity Of Visa:

Can the remaining May applicants update their timelines please.

Application Category: Spouse non Priority
Application Submitted Online: 09/05/2017
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Islamabad
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date) 17/05/17
Application Forwarded To British High Commission On :

Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 19/05/17
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : 16/06/17

Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): 14/8/17 17 minute call few security questions then asked abt hours worked days n time n pay n duties. Monthly pay yearly salary. Abt the the company logo the color of building color of building door other shops around. Names of other staff. How I applied for job why I applied for job. A very abrupt call not comfortable at all.

Employer also contacted same day 10 min call duties names of staff salary times n days of work.

Emailed UKVI 04/07/17 awaiting approval.
Emailed UKVI 10/07/17 awaiting a decision.
Emailed UKVI 26/07/17 application is being considered and is currently awaiting a decision.
Emailed UKVI 10/8/17 Your case has been escalated to the relevant department. This means that all actions from our side have been completed and your case has been forwarded.


Decision Made (As Per Covering Letter Issued By Home Office) :
Contacted For Collection :
Collection Made :
Decision Of Application :
Validity Of Visa:

Still waiting...