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redcarpert
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UK Spouse Visa

Post by redcarpert » Wed Jul 24, 2019 10:11 am

I've applied for a spouse visa for my wife, here's my timeline:

Country applying from: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Type of visa applied for: Spouse, Settlement
Visa Priority or Non Priority: Non-Priority as priority service isn't available
Date Application Submitted Online: 2 April 2019
Date Bio-metrics Taken: 18 April 2019
Documents scanned to UKVI: 18 April 2019
Text from VFS stating documents has been sent to UKVI: 19 April 2019
Email from Sheffield stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer: 6 June 2019
Email from UK decision making centre stating: Unfortunately, the processing of your application has not been straightforward and we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service targets: 12 July 2019 (sent on the 60th working day)
Phoned Local MP: 15 July 2019
Decision Made Email: TBC
Passport Returned: TBC
Visa Approved (date on letter): TBC

71 working days since biometrics and still no decision

Iv'e sent them a paid email on 17 July 2019 asking for an update on why its not straightforward, i didn't get an email back yet and its been a week? what i don't understand is whats so not straightforward about my case, the soliciter checked it before it was submitted and she said it looks like a straightforward case all the requirments are there, but i just don't understand whats going on. I'm scared after all those days waiting, pain and stress it gets refused for a stupid reason.

can someone tell me if they recieved this type of email before? if they did how long did it také UKVI to process your visa? and wither it was granted or refused? if refused what was the reason??

I will keep updating :(

redcarpert
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Posts: 31
Joined: Wed Jul 24, 2019 9:28 am
United Kingdom

Re: UK Spouse Visa

Post by redcarpert » Thu Jul 25, 2019 10:28 am

UPDATE-----

UKVI replied to my email last night stating that my application has been escelated to the relevant team and there should be a reply witin 15 working days?

has anyone has this? and do they really get in touch within 15 working days? or is it one of there other ways of buying more time from me???

:( :(

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CR001
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Re: UK Spouse Visa

Post by CR001 » Thu Jul 25, 2019 10:43 am

There is an existing lengthy topic of members doing all sorts to escalate their cases. Your situation is not unique.

immigration-for-family-members/still-wa ... -6140.html
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