Spouse visa Application

seagul wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 15, 2020 4:22 pm

1. Contract documents aren't needed

2&3). If you can view these all then I won't worry at all.

Thanks Seagul. The contract is appearing on my check list. Shall I ignore it?

https://ibb.co/5vX1BTG

Mallu_Desi wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 15, 2020 4:47 pm

seagul wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 15, 2020 4:22 pm

1. Contract documents aren't needed

2&3). If you can view these all then I won't worry at all.

Thanks Seagul. The contract is appearing on my check list. Shall I ignore it?

https://ibb.co/5vX1BTG

If it is on checklist then just attach it despite your employer letter will eclipse it. If that does not have your signature then still no issue.

seagul wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 15, 2020 7:25 pm

If it is on checklist then just attach it despite your employer letter will eclipse it. If that does not have your signature then still no issue.

Thanks Seagul.

My wife had her Biometrics today

The waiting game has begun officially

Mallu_Desi wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 16, 2020 3:47 am

seagul wrote: ↑

Sun Nov 15, 2020 7:25 pm

If it is on checklist then just attach it despite your employer letter will eclipse it. If that does not have your signature then still no issue.

Thanks Seagul.

My wife had her Biometrics today

The waiting game has begun officially

Fingers crossed, smooth and fast positive result for you.

Thank you AmazonianX. You guys helped me a lot. I really appreciate your support.

The following information may be useful to other members.

We selected silver package for the VFS. Although it include passport delivery service, we wanted to collect passport from VFS as we had some delivery issues with my wife’s IELTS certIficate. VFS staff said that the passport collection service isn’t available due to COVID-19 restrictions. I am not sure whether this apply to other VFS centres in India.

Mallu_Desi wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 16, 2020 3:47 am

My wife had her Biometrics today

My wife had VFS Biometrics appointment on 16/11/2020 and she received an email and text message saying the application has forwarded to the UKVI. However, She didn't receive any acknowledgment from UKVI/ ECO. Is this normal process?

Mallu_Desi wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 20, 2020 11:48 pm

Mallu_Desi wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 16, 2020 3:47 am

My wife had her Biometrics today

My wife had VFS Biometrics appointment on 16/11/2020 and she received an email and text message saying the application has forwarded to the UKVI. However, She didn't receive any acknowledgment from UKVI/ ECO. Is this normal process?

Sometimes applicants don't receive correspondence or updates as expected till passport is ready for collection.

AmazonianX wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:27 am

Mallu_Desi wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 20, 2020 11:48 pm

Mallu_Desi wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 16, 2020 3:47 am

My wife had her Biometrics today

My wife had VFS Biometrics appointment on 16/11/2020 and she received an email and text message saying the application has forwarded to the UKVI. However, She didn't receive any acknowledgment from UKVI/ ECO. Is this normal process?

Sometimes applicants don't receive correspondence or updates as expected till passport is ready for collection.

Thank you AmazonianX. Does the VFS text message/ e-mail mean the application is under consideration by ECO?

Mallu_Desi wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:45 am

AmazonianX wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 21, 2020 5:27 am

Mallu_Desi wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 20, 2020 11:48 pm

Mallu_Desi wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 16, 2020 3:47 am

My wife had her Biometrics today

My wife had VFS Biometrics appointment on 16/11/2020 and she received an email and text message saying the application has forwarded to the UKVI. However, She didn't receive any acknowledgment from UKVI/ ECO. Is this normal process?

Sometimes applicants don't receive correspondence or updates as expected till passport is ready for collection.

Thank you AmazonianX. Does the VFS text message/ e-mail mean the application is under consideration by ECO?

No, it explicitly states "forwarded to UKVI ". Whether you get notification from UKVI when they start working on it is another thing.

That makes sense. Thanks.

I provided HR department's e-mail address as employer's email address. Last week, they changed the e-mail address and I am not sure someone is going to monitor old e-mail address. Is it going to impact the application that I submitted?

Mallu_Desi wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 28, 2020 7:20 pm

That makes sense. Thanks.

I provided HR department's e-mail address as employer's email address. Last week, they changed the e-mail address and I am not sure someone is going to monitor old e-mail address. Is it going to impact the application that I submitted?

Why not trying in sending an email over same email address to see what's happens. Apart of emailing, they can ring them if that would be needed.

seagul wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 28, 2020 7:52 pm

Mallu_Desi wrote: ↑

Sat Nov 28, 2020 7:20 pm

That makes sense. Thanks.

I provided HR department's e-mail address as employer's email address. Last week, they changed the e-mail address and I am not sure someone is going to monitor old e-mail address. Is it going to impact the application that I submitted?

Why not trying in sending an email over same email address to see what's happens. Apart of emailing, they can ring them if that would be needed.

I sent an email to old email address explaining the situation and I got an automatic reply from new address. Seems like they merged two email addresses. I have to wait for three working days for a reply. Let’s see what they are going to say.

Thanks for your assistance.

Updates regarding previous situations:

1. My HR department informed me that e-mails to old e-mail address are re-directed to new e-mail automatically.

2. We received UKVI acknowledgment last Wednesday (after three weeks and two days/ 23 days including weekends) It was an automated e-mail same as received by other forum members.

Hi all,

I am aware that the application takes upto 12 weeks normally. Does the turn around time include Christmas holidays as most of the offices will be closed/ reduced service for nearly 1-2 weeks?

Mallu_Desi wrote: ↑

Sun Dec 13, 2020 9:20 pm

Hi all,

I am aware that the application takes upto 12 weeks normally. Does the turn around time include Christmas holidays as most of the offices will be closed/ reduced service for nearly 1-2 weeks?

While the stated service period does not give q break down of different times of the year for validity, better to err on side of caution by managing one's expectation that such holiday periods not included and if it happens to come early, then be thankful.

Thanks AmazonianX.

Are there any numbers to contact UKVI regarding the application? I know it’s slight early to contact them.

I searched online, I just want to make sure I have the correct number.

Dear All,

My wife received the visa today. Alhamdulillah (Thank god)

Thank you everyone for your support and help. You guys are awesome.

I will post detailed timeline later.

Mallu_Desi wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:11 pm

Dear All,

My wife received the visa today. Alhamdulillah (Thank god)

Thank you everyone for your support and help. You guys are awesome.

I will post detailed timeline later.

Congratulations, you got there and successfully.

AmazonianX wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:35 pm

Mallu_Desi wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:11 pm

Dear All,

My wife received the visa today. Alhamdulillah (Thank god)

Thank you everyone for your support and help. You guys are awesome.

I will post detailed timeline later.

Congratulations, you got there and successfully.

Yes. You guys helped me with a lot suggestions and advice.

It was a straight forward case but, there were a lot obstacles and delays. Can’t believe the pre-application process started nearly a year ago.

Type Of Visa Applied: Spouse Settlement - Wife
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Application submitted online: 10/10/2020
Biometrics and documents upload: 16/11/2020 (Cochin), Documents were self uploaded from UK before the appointment
Application forwarded email/SMS: 16/11/2020
Application under process (ECO) e-mail: - 09/12/2020
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): N/A
Employer contacted by UKVI (if applicable): Not aware whether UKVI contacted or not
Contacted UKVI regarding the status of the application by using a premium telephone number on 13/01/2021. They told me the application is under process (wouldn’t recommend this. My anxiety got better of me)
Date of visa approval: 15/01/2021 on decision letter
Contacted with Passport has been dispatched via courier: 21/01/2021
Contacted for Collection: 22/01/2021
Decision: Granted (22/01/2021-22/10/2023). Three months vignette (22/01/2021-22/04/2021)