Salaam All,
I stumbled across this forum whilst googling for information in regard to Visa Settlement applications, waiting times, processes and steps.
I would just like to congratulate those who have had positive responses and Visas granted by the BHC. I would like to commiserate those who have found themselves being toyed with at the expense of the ECO's - Inshallah Allah (SWT) will ease the frustration. Ameen.
Right, so my wife submitted her application form via the VAC based in Lahore - to my frustration I know it's only been a couple of days but I wanted to ask whether anybody knew why the GRY/PK/... ref comes back with an 'invalid search' message? Could this be due to the fact that the application was only very recently submitted? (Evidently, I have been bitten by the eager beaver too

)
I'm starting to feel quite negative about my application. I forgot to enclose bank statements (I did not take them to Pakistan with me when I got married). I did, though, include my last 4 P60's, and my last 6 pay-slips. And, excuse the pun, am now 'banking' on the fact that I'm a Civil Servant to give credibility to my wife's application (not that there is anything contentious about our application... catch my drift?)
I would appreciate any feedback - if anyone has any.
I guess you can expect to catch me around this forum (Not for too long, I hope

), as I too am now impatiently playing the waiting game - My games just started

- Inshallah I hope for a favourable response..
Good Luck to those applying and waiting for VISA's - Oh and to those who have been successful; I hope you can now resume life as you had envisaged.
Salaam