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by Jhelumi
Thu Jul 18, 2019 2:29 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Uk visa passport submitted
Replies: 13
Views: 833
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Re: Uk visa passport submitted

Thank you for your response but my wife submitted the passport at the Gerry’s office in Pakistan Islamabad so when my local MP rang them they still had the passport at the Gerry’s office I wasn’t even processed so that’s why I am really confused please help. You or your Mrs need to visit the Gerry ...
by Jhelumi
Thu Jul 18, 2019 11:53 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Uk visa passport submitted
Replies: 13
Views: 833
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Re: Uk visa passport submitted

Hello please can someone help I have spoken to my local MP but still nothing can someone please really help, my wife should have had her passport back now but still nothing, we are both getting very stressed out. Salaam, Visit the Gerry Office which you used and ask for your passport. What are you ...
by Jhelumi
Thu Jul 18, 2019 10:29 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Sending spouse visa applications to Sheffield
Replies: 6
Views: 987
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Sending spouse visa applications to Sheffield

Hello, There's a lot of confusion whether new applications for spouse visas (Entry Clearance / Leave to Remain) are to be sent to the Sheffield office or they need to be scanned and uploaded at one of the VFS Centres for a £75 fee. I can confirm that an application that was sent to the Sheffield off...
by Jhelumi
Wed Jul 17, 2019 4:30 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Converting Fiance visa to Spouse visa: Urgent
Replies: 4
Views: 360
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Re: Converting Fiance visa to Spouse visa: Urgent

1. Yea but all recent documents ie financial etc. 2. FLR M which is an online application. 3. You make an appointment at ukcvas and you scan and upload all your documents. You do not post documents to ho anymore. At your ukcvas they check the uploads and you enroll biometrics. Hello, Is this now co...
by Jhelumi
Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:48 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Converting Fiance visa to Spouse visa: Urgent
Replies: 4
Views: 360
Mood:

Re: Converting Fiance visa to Spouse visa: Urgent

1. Yea but all recent documents ie financial etc. 2. FLR M which is an online application. 3. You make an appointment at ukcvas and you scan and upload all your documents. You do not post documents to ho anymore. At your ukcvas they check the uploads and you enroll biometrics. Hello, Is this now co...
by Jhelumi
Wed Jul 17, 2019 9:34 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Still waiting for a decision.....
Replies: 7488
Views: 901875
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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Dear Jhelumi Thank you so much for your response. Yea I think it’s best to wait another couple of weeks and then may be contact the local MP. Thank you very much once again Hiya, i just wanted to say that, i asked my solicitor about contacting local MP if we get no reply from the home office regard...
by Jhelumi
Wed Jul 17, 2019 7:51 am
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Is an official Pakistani driving license valid in the UK?
Replies: 2
Views: 17725
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Re: Is an official Pakistani driving license valid in the UK?

Thanks Casa for the response.
by Jhelumi
Tue Jul 16, 2019 4:35 pm
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Is an official Pakistani driving license valid in the UK?
Replies: 2
Views: 17725
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Is an official Pakistani driving license valid in the UK?

Hi, Does anyone know whether a Pakistani Drivers Licence (for a car) is valid in the UK or does the newcomer need to do a theory test and re-do a driving test in the UK? I've also heard that offical studyies towards a theory test are now also being taught in Pakistan, is this true (in the same schoo...
by Jhelumi
Tue Jul 09, 2019 4:23 pm
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Where can you buy the A2 English Book
Replies: 4
Views: 5819
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Re: Where can you buy the A2 English Book

Thanks again CR001 for the clarification.
by Jhelumi
Tue Jul 09, 2019 4:01 pm
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Where can you buy the A2 English Book
Replies: 4
Views: 5819
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Re: Where can you buy the A2 English Book

Thank CR001 for the clarification.
by Jhelumi
Tue Jul 09, 2019 3:43 pm
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Where can you buy the A2 English Book
Replies: 4
Views: 5819
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Where can you buy the A2 English Book

Hello, IS there any book issued by the Home Office in regards to the preparation for the A2 English Test? If so, where can one buy this from? If not, how does one go about preparing for the A2 test? I came across this website which says GSCE Grade 3 is equivalent to CEFR A2 test. Any thoughts? Any a...
by Jhelumi
Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:58 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Still waiting for a decision.....
Replies: 7488
Views: 901875
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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Hello All, Here’s my timeline I’m the applicant and wife sponsor Non priority Applying - Colombo, Sri Lanka Date of application - 8th April 2019 Biometrics given - 16th April 2019 Supporting Documents sent by post to Sheffield - 30th April 2019 Received confirmation of application mail - 9th May 20...
by Jhelumi
Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:49 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Still waiting for a decision.....
Replies: 7488
Views: 901875
Mood:

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

UPDATE: 13th June 2019: Solicitor receives all my original documents in his office 18th June 2019: solicitor receives email from home office saying our case is in the uk decision making center and is being prepared for consideration by an entry clearance officer. However this email also stated the ...
by Jhelumi
Tue Jul 09, 2019 11:15 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Still waiting for a decision.....
Replies: 7488
Views: 901875
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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Submitted online application on 9th March and Biometric appointment was on 11th March 2019, sent documents to Sheffield and received them back too. Its been 70 working days since biometrics appointment, I phoned them but was told its still awaiting decision but I am worried sick. I have read about ...
by Jhelumi
Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:48 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Still waiting for a decision.....
Replies: 7488
Views: 901875
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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

85 working days still waiting for a decision 😢, emailed and re-escalated to UKVI three times, same reply every time “your case is currently being considered and awaiting a decision” ... contacted local MP for help, let’s see. InshaAllah please you guys pray for me 🤲🏻 Hello, Have you applied on Stan...
by Jhelumi
Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:36 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Still waiting for a decision.....
Replies: 7488
Views: 901875
Mood:

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

Submitted online application on 9th March and Biometric appointment was on 11th March 2019, sent documents to Sheffield and received them back too. Its been 70 working days since biometrics appointment, I phoned them but was told its still awaiting decision but I am worried sick. I have read about ...
by Jhelumi
Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:31 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Still waiting for a decision.....
Replies: 7488
Views: 901875
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Re: Still waiting for a decision.....

Hi, Just adding our status to the list. Online application made on 16th May 2019 Biometric attended by spouse on 20th May Supporting documents submitted on 21st May Case Handler acknowledgement on 19th June 'Please note that UKVI aims to complete all Settlement Visa applications within 12 weeks of ...
by Jhelumi
Tue Jul 09, 2019 9:07 am
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Apply Provisional License on Spouse Visa
Replies: 12
Views: 18236
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Re: Apply Provisional License on Spouse Visa

CR001 wrote:
Fri Aug 03, 2018 2:29 pm
It means she must have been in the UK for at least 180 days before she can apply. The length of visa is irrelevant.
Hello,

Are you sure? I thought it means you intend to live in the UK for at leat 180 days?
by Jhelumi
Mon Jun 24, 2019 2:20 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Declaring savings despite meeting the minimum threshold
Replies: 20
Views: 768
Mood:

Re:

Hello,

My Mrs has arrived in the UK, Alhamdu'lillah.

What is the process for opening a bank account, getting a national insurance number or applying for a provisional driving licence as they all ask for 3 year UK address history.

Any advise would be appreciated.

Thanks
by Jhelumi
Sat Jun 01, 2019 9:47 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spouse visa- Help with application
Replies: 13
Views: 1362
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Re: Spouse visa- Help with application

Thank you Jhelumi ever so much for your reply. Just two follow up questions. 1- I bought a new build house (with the help of a mortgage of course). Would I still need housing inspection report? 2- There is a possibility that I move jobs, and thus cities and houses, while the application under consi...
by Jhelumi
Fri May 31, 2019 8:13 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: 28 days rule for uk spouse visa
Replies: 14
Views: 4872
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Re: 28 days rule for uk spouse visa

My husbands last payslip was produced on 17may and there were some issues with it. We were to apply within this week but unfortunately we have to delay it and correct the payslip which will take about 1 week. We will do our online application in the 1st week of June and same day he will send all th...
by Jhelumi
Thu May 30, 2019 4:28 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spouse visa- Help with application
Replies: 13
Views: 1362
Mood:

Re: Spouse visa- Help with application

She will be applying from Tunisia Hello, 1. Make sure you have all the supporting documents to hand ensuring everything is in order (including your spouse's English Test Certificate, TB Test Certificate and photocopies of her Passport). 2. Make sure you have £3,000 - £3,100 in the account, you'll b...
by Jhelumi
Thu May 30, 2019 2:32 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Urgent wrong appendix 2 sent
Replies: 8
Views: 453
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Re: Urgent wrong appendix 2 sent

Hiya I'm really panicking here. My husband sent the wrong appendix 2 in his biometrics appointment. They scanned it and sent it to Sheffield. What do I do. Do I write a new one out with a cover letter explaining what happened. I'm really worried here Hello, As long as you've filled in the Appendix ...
by Jhelumi
Thu May 30, 2019 2:26 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spouse Visa Financial Requirement Calculation After Salary Increases
Replies: 64
Views: 5506
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Re: Spouse Visa Financial Requirement Calculation After Salary Increases

Yes you can fill online & pay for application fee & IHS fee on his behalf and scan & send supporting documents from UK. Supporting documents as in all the rest of the paperwork such as bank statements, payslips etc? Will I be able to pay for priority here? You will also need from Pakistan the Engli...
by Jhelumi
Thu May 30, 2019 2:19 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spouse Visa Financial Requirement Calculation After Salary Increases
Replies: 64
Views: 5506
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Re: Spouse Visa Financial Requirement Calculation After Salary Increases

Yes I'm meeting with my solicitor to ensure everything is in order for September. Also, is it quicker applying for my husband's visa in the UK or going to Pakistan and applying for it there? as it will have been more than 6 months by the time I apply, and I'm just wary that I need to visit my husba...
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