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by khozam
Sun Dec 17, 2017 2:16 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Next of Kin Visa Category - Can I apply for it?
Replies: 5
Views: 496

Re: Next of Kin Visa Category - Can I apply for it?

Casa wrote:
Sun Dec 17, 2017 2:04 pm
NO
Can't "extended family members" category applies on real brother like me who is already in UK on Tier 4 Visa but my brother is EEA national?
by khozam
Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:48 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Next of Kin Visa Category - Can I apply for it?
Replies: 5
Views: 496

Re: Next of Kin Visa Category - Can I apply for it?

@CR001,
Thanks for your reply. The aim is to stay in UK while my brother is living in Sweden. So is there a visa category that applies on me to stay in UK using the credibility of my brother who is Swedish national and working on a high tech job on permanent basis.
by khozam
Sun Dec 17, 2017 11:51 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Next of Kin Visa Category - Can I apply for it?
Replies: 5
Views: 496

Next of Kin Visa Category - Can I apply for it?

Hello Guys, I am doing post graduation on Tier 4 visa right now and my visa is valid for 1 year at least. My brother is Swedish national so can I apply for "Next of Kin" visa in UK? If yes then what is the best time to apply and how much time it would take? Will my brother have to come to UK for any...
by khozam
Sat Nov 04, 2017 6:58 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Can a brother issue invitation letter for Tourist Schengen Visa?
Replies: 0
Views: 888

Can a brother issue invitation letter for Tourist Schengen Visa?

I am an international student but studying in London University on Tier 4 visa and want to visit my elder brother in Oslo (Norway) in these December holidays. Please guide me: Do I need to apply under Tourist (Family reunion) visa category? My brother is Norwegian national - can he issue invitation ...
by khozam
Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:56 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: UK visa application delay experiences
Replies: 1030
Views: 190281

Re: UK visa application delay experiences

UPDATE I have received my passport today with vignette visa on it. I am sure that all students will receive their visas until and unless they have any BIG critical issue in their past travel history. I am relaxed now as it took exactly 38 days to deliver me passport. Wish you all good luck. I waite...
by khozam
Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:46 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Tier 4 Visa Delay Pakistan
Replies: 254
Views: 25907

Re: Tier 4 Visa Delay Pakistan

UPDATE

I have received my passport today with vignette visa on it. I am sure that all students will receive their visas until and unless they have any BIG critical issue in their past travel history.

I am relaxed now as it took exactly 38 days to deliver me passport.

Wish you all good luck.
by khozam
Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:44 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: UK visa application delay experiences
Replies: 1030
Views: 190281

Re: UK visa application delay experiences

UPDATE

I have received my passport today with vignette visa on it. I am sure that all students will receive their visas until and unless they have any BIG critical issue in their past travel history.

I am relaxed now as it took exactly 38 days to deliver me passport.

Wish you all good luck.
by khozam
Tue Sep 19, 2017 8:41 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: UK visa application delay experiences
Replies: 1030
Views: 190281

Re: UK visa application delay experiences

Razbi wrote:
Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:47 pm
Did anyone check the tracker if its working?
Online Visa-Status tracking is not working for last many weeks.
by khozam
Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: UK visa application delay experiences
Replies: 1030
Views: 190281

Re: UK visa application delay experiences

Those who have got a decision made and dispatched mail can go to Blue dart website, enter your GWF number and track your passport arrival. Can be helpful for anyone who has opted for courier service. Please use the Ref. No option on the page And what reference number shall we put in? Is it GWF, Pay...
by khozam
Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:06 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: UK visa application delay experiences
Replies: 1030
Views: 190281

Re: UK visa application delay experiences

GUYS PLS ANSWER THIS. When is the end date of 28 days rule bank statement? Is it the application online day or the appointment day? Technically it is the day when you submit your application online. Till to make this submission, your bank statement should have passed 28 days to confirm the availabi...
by khozam
Mon Sep 18, 2017 12:32 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: UK visa application delay experiences
Replies: 1030
Views: 190281

Re: UK visa application delay experiences

Guys collected my visa today Time line : online application 7/07 Biometrics 11/07 Acknowledgement 15/07 Visa issued 13/09 I really wanted to mention one thing , my visa was issued on 13/09 but when I called UkVi on 14/09 I was told that my application is still awaiting a decision , so I guess there...
by khozam
Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:24 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: UK visa application delay experiences
Replies: 1030
Views: 190281

Re: UK visa application delay experiences

Ok guys I know I should wait till tomrow but it's really making me nervous so I'm just going to get some opinions here I called UKVI on 14/09/17 and they told me that my application is still awaiting a decision but within 24hrs i.e on 15/09/17 I recieved an email and a call to collect my passport ....
by khozam
Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:00 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: UK visa application delay experiences
Replies: 1030
Views: 190281

Re: UK visa application delay experiences

I've already tried that route. It didn't help at all. My university told me to stay put and wait. I'll call UKVI again on Monday, I suppose. Which university you are going to? Call UKVI but their case escalation is useless. Do anything but engage your university. Tell them that your course is start...
by khozam
Sun Sep 17, 2017 1:55 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: UK visa application delay experiences
Replies: 1030
Views: 190281

Re: UK visa application delay experiences

WHEn did you get it? And pls tell me if you have further email afterwards? Did they interview you for the 2nd time?? I'm on the same situatuon I got non straightforward email on 15 sept I received it in september 16th. no request for 2nd interview or anything else. I haven't seen anyone with such e...
by khozam
Sat Sep 16, 2017 7:55 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: UK visa application delay experiences
Replies: 1030
Views: 190281

Re: UK visa application delay experiences

I've already tried that route. It didn't help at all. My university told me to stay put and wait. I'll call UKVI again on Monday, I suppose. Which university you are going to? Call UKVI but their case escalation is useless. Do anything but engage your university. Tell them that your course is start...
by khozam
Sat Sep 16, 2017 7:46 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Tier 4 Visa Delay Pakistan
Replies: 254
Views: 25907

Re: Tier 4 Visa Delay Pakistan

At last some news for me. My case has been decided today. I called UKVI and they told me about this. Can anyone tel me whether UKVI can tell the visa decision (granted/rejected) on phone? Well I am hopeful to collect passport in coming week. Need prayers from all :) No one will tell you what the de...
by khozam
Sat Sep 16, 2017 7:43 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Tier 4 Visa Delay Pakistan
Replies: 254
Views: 25907

Re: Tier 4 Visa Delay Pakistan

faizandaud wrote:
Sat Sep 16, 2017 6:10 am
GUYS I called them last night and they informed me that a decision has been made on my application. Does anyone know how many days would it take for the passport to reach Lahore?
You will get a call to collect on 19th or 20th Sept.
by khozam
Sat Sep 16, 2017 7:35 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: UK visa application delay experiences
Replies: 1030
Views: 190281

Re: UK visa application delay experiences

anyone who applied b/w 6-9 august??? @Iqra, My application date was 04 August and my visa case is decided today. It means your turn in coming up next. You should have a news in coming week hopefully. In case you do not hear anything by the Wednesday, directly call UKVI contact number and ask your v...
by khozam
Sat Sep 16, 2017 7:29 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: UK visa application delay experiences
Replies: 1030
Views: 190281

Re: UK visa application delay experiences

I got an update regarding my CAS status this Thursday. Oh, and I applied from Lahore, Pakistan. I've only had one interview, that is, the one taken on the day of the biometrics. That's about it. @Sensei, I have also applied via Lahore on 04th August and my CAS has been used + UKVI has taken decisio...
by khozam
Fri Sep 15, 2017 9:46 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Tier 4 Visa Delay Pakistan
Replies: 254
Views: 25907

Re: Tier 4 Visa Delay Pakistan

Guys I got an email that the process visa application is recieved at UK visa application centre on 15/09 . I know this means that the case is processed but i wanted to know how long it takes before vfs would contact me for collection , keeping in mind that today is Friday and we have weekend ahead....
by khozam
Fri Sep 15, 2017 7:49 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: UK visa application delay experiences
Replies: 1030
Views: 190281

Re: UK visa application delay experiences

anyone who applied b/w 6-9 august??? @Iqra, My application date was 04 August and my visa case is decided today. It means your turn in coming up next. You should have a news in coming week hopefully. In case you do not hear anything by the Wednesday, directly call UKVI contact number and ask your v...
by khozam
Fri Sep 15, 2017 7:46 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Tier 4 Visa Delay Pakistan
Replies: 254
Views: 25907

Re: Tier 4 Visa Delay Pakistan

At last some news for me. My case has been decided today. I called UKVI and they told me about this. Can anyone tel me whether UKVI can tell the visa decision (granted/rejected) on phone? Well I am hopeful to collect passport in coming week. Need prayers from all :) Congratulations mate. At what ti...
by khozam
Fri Sep 15, 2017 7:43 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Tier 4 Visa Delay Pakistan
Replies: 254
Views: 25907

Re: Tier 4 Visa Delay Pakistan

iqra Aziz wrote:
Fri Sep 15, 2017 4:54 pm
how to know about CAS status?
Ask your university to let you know if your CAS status is Assigned or Used. Also share your CAS reference number in your email to university - they do not need to contact UKVI for this.
by khozam
Fri Sep 15, 2017 5:13 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Tier 4 Visa Delay Pakistan
Replies: 254
Views: 25907

Re: Tier 4 Visa Delay Pakistan

At last some news for me. My case has been decided today. I called UKVI and they told me about this. Can anyone tel me whether UKVI can tell the visa decision (granted/rejected) on phone? Well I am hopeful to collect passport in coming week. Need prayers from all :) Congratulations mate. At what ti...
by khozam
Fri Sep 15, 2017 3:48 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Tier 4 General Visa from India - 2017
Replies: 263
Views: 24767

Re: Tier 4 General Visa from India - 2017

At last some news for me.

My case has been decided today. I called UKVI and they told me about this.

Can anyone tel me whether UKVI can tell the visa decision (granted/rejected) on phone?

Well I am hopeful to collect passport in coming week - Fingers crossed now..!!
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