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by aprboom
Tue Nov 01, 2016 3:37 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Pakistan - Priority Visa Application (spouse)
Replies: 158
Views: 23539

Re: Pakistan - Priority Visa Application (spouse)

Aww have you done a status check again?[/quote] Yes!did a status check today and thats the email i got -With regards to your query, note each application is assessed individually and processing times may vary, hence applicants are requested to be patient whilst processing is completed. Your visa ...
by aprboom
Mon Oct 31, 2016 6:18 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Pakistan - Priority Visa Application (spouse)
Replies: 158
Views: 23539

Re: Pakistan - Priority Visa Application (spouse)

Salam all, I applied for my husbands visa below timeline; I paid for the priority visa however the site crashed, payment was taken out of the account, I received no reciept and no email confirmation. I submitted my bank statement showing that the 450 priority fee was paid! When I submitted my ...
by aprboom
Fri Oct 28, 2016 11:55 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Pakistan - Priority Visa Application (spouse)
Replies: 158
Views: 23539

Re: Pakistan - Priority Visa Application (spouse)

. Applied 6th October Biometrics on 10th October and supporting documents sent on 12th October What about you? Biometrics done on the 22nd Sept. supporting docs sent on the 27th. Still waiting for the decision. :/ We all are including @apprentice786 @Nav80 and @worried about review hope it all goes ...
by aprboom
Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:40 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Priority service - pakistan
Replies: 102
Views: 26452

Re: Priority service - pakistan

Scotsgirl wrote:
aprboom wrote:
apprentice786 wrote:
@apprentice786 @Scotsgirl

What was your VAC? thank you

Islamabad. And yours?
Lahore
by aprboom
Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:45 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Priority service - pakistan
Replies: 102
Views: 26452

Re: Priority service - pakistan

apprentice786 wrote:
Scotsgirl wrote:They just send you a generic email without even checking on the system. If i dont hear anything today im going to call them tommorow. They have no idea how stressful this is for us. Have you tried calling you lawyer?
@apprentice786 @Scotsgirl

What was your VAC? thank you
by aprboom
Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:42 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Priority service - pakistan
Replies: 102
Views: 26452

Re: Priority service - pakistan

Second application, yours? First application. Did you use priority the first time if so how long did it take for them to make a decision?[/quote] Yes I did and it took 5 weeks then, mind you this is when it was first rolled out. Most of the applicants were getting their decisions within 4-5 weeks ...
by aprboom
Wed Oct 26, 2016 3:46 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Priority service - pakistan
Replies: 102
Views: 26452

Re: Priority service - pakistan

apprentice786 wrote:
apprentice786 wrote:
aprboom wrote:Today all those who applied well after me using priority service, Today was my 32nd working day and no updates so far.

Status check was done couple of days ago, "yet to be seen by ECO"....It's absolutely ridiculous

Is this your first application?

Second application, yours?
by aprboom
Tue Oct 25, 2016 10:39 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Priority service - pakistan
Replies: 102
Views: 26452

Re: Priority service - pakistan

Today all those who applied well after me using priority service, Today was my 32nd working day and no updates so far.

Status check was done couple of days ago, "yet to be seen by ECO"....It's absolutely ridiculous
by aprboom
Mon Oct 24, 2016 5:25 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Priority service - pakistan
Replies: 102
Views: 26452

Re: Priority service - pakistan

Thank you brother for the update, hope they expedite the process I think it's taking around 7-8 weeks for priority as I called HO last Friday and they said it can take up to 12 weeks. As too many priority application were submitted and it put extra burden on them which is why they are behind the ...
by aprboom
Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:50 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Priority service - pakistan
Replies: 102
Views: 26452

Re: Priority service - pakistan

No i haven't tried. Will do thought they do cost you a fortune. Plus, i read these emails can be incorrect at times. Hopefully i get to hear back next week. Insha'Allah. :) I have applied through a lawyer. and i checked the status of my application on Thursday. :/ Have you tried calling them ...
by aprboom
Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:46 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Priority service - pakistan
Replies: 102
Views: 26452

Re: Priority service - pakistan

I have applied through a lawyer. and i checked the status of my application on Thursday. :/ Have you tried calling them through that website? It does charge you though. It just might be the case that its abit delayed because of high volumes of applications, i have also read some people visa being ...
by aprboom
Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:46 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Priority service - pakistan
Replies: 102
Views: 26452

Re: Priority service - pakistan

Hey. Yes, this is my first application and i have paid for the priority service. My online application was submitted on the 14th of September. biometrics were done on the 22nd and the evidence (original documents) were sent to Sheffield on the 27th September. I emailed the UKVI asking for the status ...
by aprboom
Sat Oct 22, 2016 12:03 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Priority service - pakistan
Replies: 102
Views: 26452

Re: Priority service - pakistan

Scotsgirl wrote:Hi

I am I the similar situationtoo. I paid for priority service too.
If anyone else has any update on processing time so please share.

Thank you

Hi Scotsgirl,

Is this your first application?

Priority?

What's your timeline please?

Thanks
by aprboom
Tue Oct 18, 2016 10:37 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Pakistan UK Spouse visa appeals
Replies: 3109
Views: 370453

Re: Pakistan UK Spouse visa appeals

Anyone recently used a priority service please update timeline as my application is now over a month and last status update was on Sunday saying that no decision is made on application. It's taking long please update so v can have idea what's going on behind the scene. Thanks Check your inbox ...
by aprboom
Thu Oct 06, 2016 2:32 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: She got the visa!!
Replies: 24
Views: 2987

Re: She got the visa!!

I know i shouldn't have created this thread separately but i cudnt resist :p Thank u Allah (swt) our prophet (pbuh) and his progeny... my wife got her visa today!! Wish u the best of luck... thank u for all ur support and duas.... Inshallah u will all have good new soon... Months of hard work ...
by aprboom
Wed Oct 05, 2016 1:02 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Query from Home Office
Replies: 14
Views: 1639

Re: Query from Home Office

Hussaini Z wrote:Inshallah Ameen.. any news on ur front?

asked for a status updated today. They responded that application is yet to be assessed by ECO, today was the 16th working day :(
by aprboom
Tue Oct 04, 2016 8:53 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Query from Home Office
Replies: 14
Views: 1639

Re: Query from Home Office

I think the phone call was 5-7 minutes long. The problem was i was caught off guard.. i was at work in clinic.. and there was like 10 calls on a private number and it kept on ringing.. so i ran out and answered... i wouldn't say aggressive...but very abrupt.. I was thinking he will call my employer ...
by aprboom
Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:10 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Query from Home Office
Replies: 14
Views: 1639

Re: Query from Home Office

Inshallah .. we used Islamabad... Oh and the answer to ur earlier question..they did not contact my employer.. I think it takes them a few days to cotnact my spouse to pick up the passport. How long was the HO telephone enquiry and were they quite aggressive on the phone? Good luck to you, please ...
by aprboom
Sun Oct 02, 2016 11:10 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Query from Home Office
Replies: 14
Views: 1639

Re: Query from Home Office

Hi, Yes first ever application.... lol i noticed too our timelines match... no they didnt contact my employer.. they rang at 12:42 and a decision was made at 1pm so i was kinda shocked that yhey made a decision within 15 mins.... but my spouse hasnt been contacted yet so theres no way of knowing ...
by aprboom
Sun Oct 02, 2016 12:56 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Query from Home Office
Replies: 14
Views: 1639

Re: Query from Home Office

Hussaini Z wrote:I really DO hope its a positive sign that no refund has been made yet
Dear Hassaini Z,

Was it your first application? I notice out timeline is quite similar but I haven't had no enquiry call from HO as yet.

Did they contact your employer too? How long was the call?

Many thanks
by aprboom
Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:58 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 1772
Views: 837839

Re: Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

Application submitted online: 09/09/2016 (Priority) Application submitted & biometrics enrolled at: Lahore at 12/09/2016 Application forwarded to British High Commission on : Application under process at British High Commission on : Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 12/09/2016 Supporting ...
by aprboom
Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:30 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Sheffield Address to send supporting documents by sponsor
Replies: 13
Views: 24181

Re: Sheffield Address to send supporting documents by sponso

ok thanks again Casa, Anyone else with a similar experience about supporting documents, could you kindly share with us? Also, anyone know how to check progress of an existing application? Thanks in advance! Hi there, I believe my documents are on way back too, I had only sent them on Monday. Did ...
by aprboom
Sun Sep 11, 2016 7:17 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Pakistan UK Spouse visa appeals
Replies: 3109
Views: 370453

Re: Pakistan UK Spouse visa appeals

tahete115 wrote:I am not very good user and tried to answer you . My refusal about accommodation , I have rented two room from four bedroom house , eco mention I don't have private access and house will be overcrowed.
Thank you for your response, Did you not include a Property Inspection Report? Thank you
by aprboom
Sat Sep 10, 2016 5:13 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Second Spouse Visa Application
Replies: 0
Views: 298

Second Spouse Visa Application

I am putting my second spouse visa application through next week, we got refused on Financial grounds on first application. Previous application was made using CAT B but using CAT A this time round. My question is do I need to explain in cover letter that how I have now addressed the refusal from ...
by aprboom
Sat Sep 10, 2016 5:00 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Sheffield Address to send supporting documents by sponsor
Replies: 13
Views: 24181

Re: Sheffield Address to send supporting documents by sponso

Hi Leo.Leo

Did you use standard or priority service?

Also, after how many days did you receive your original documents back? Thanks
Leo.Leo wrote:I got mine back as well yesterday but with a letter from
Ukvi that documents have been copied so sending them
Back to you.