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How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by Jav9289 » Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:25 pm

Hi Im new here. Hope everyone is well :D

Just sent paperwork on Thursday which was delivered on Friday.

Had a few questions

How long should it take for my paperwork to be returned back to me (pre-paid envelope was included)?

After how long should i start panicking if my papers are not returned?

How can I track the progress of my application? Is jt via phone, email etc

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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by CR001 » Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:31 pm

Where did you apply from??

No way to track, all you can do is wait or use the pay services contact number and email and even then, you still won't get an accurate update from the third party call centre.
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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by Jav9289 » Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:35 pm

CR001 wrote:
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Where did you apply from??

No way to track, all you can do is wait or use the pay services contact number and email and even then, you still won't get an accurate update from the third party call centre.
Im from uk. Sent paperwork to sheffield. My wife is from Pakistan.

What is the pay service contact number and email? What is the charge?

Can you also please also answer my questions regarding my documents being returned to me as I do not want to lose them :lol:

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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by CR001 » Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:37 pm

You are in for a wait. Applications from Pakistan can take up 60 days, often longer with some members waiting in excess of 6 months.

HO will send your documents back once they are done with them, usually within a few weeks.
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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by Jav9289 » Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:43 pm

CR001 wrote:
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You are in for a wait. Applications from Pakistan can take up 60 days, often longer with some members waiting in excess of 6 months.

HO will send your documents back once they are done with them, usually within a few weeks.
Thanks. What are the contact details to get an update which you were saying before?

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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by physicskate » Sun Jan 20, 2019 10:45 am

Jav9289 wrote:
Sat Jan 19, 2019 8:43 pm

Thanks. What are the contact details to get an update which you were saying before?

They don't give you an actual update - they don't have access to your specific application. You would be just as well off literally throwing your money in the bin.

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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by CR001 » Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:41 am

@ user 'Jav9289' - Please desist from tagging your question onto other members topics.

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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by Jav9289 » Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:44 am

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@ user 'Jav9289' - Please desist from tagging your question onto other members topics.

See point 12 in the forum rules FAQs (click to read)

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Agree with this so why was my thread locked?

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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by CR001 » Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:47 am

Jav9289 wrote:
Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:44 am
CR001 wrote:
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@ user 'Jav9289' - Please desist from tagging your question onto other members topics.

See point 12 in the forum rules FAQs (click to read)

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Agree with this so why was my thread locked?
As moderator 'Casa' said in the thread, continue in THIS thread which you already have!!
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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by Jav9289 » Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:52 am

CR001 wrote:
Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:47 am
Jav9289 wrote:
Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:44 am
CR001 wrote:
Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:41 am
@ user 'Jav9289' - Please desist from tagging your question onto other members topics.

See point 12 in the forum rules FAQs (click to read)

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Agree with this so why was my thread locked?
As moderator 'Casa' said in the thread, continue in THIS thread which you already have!!
But the premise of this thread is different from the other one so how does posting that question here even make sense?

Are members expected to have just one thread where they post all their queries? Lol

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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by Jav9289 » Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:56 am

Here we go then lol

Read some threads here about visa being refused because of a criteria not being met as documents/evidence not being provided

BUT the members are adamant that they did include it in the bundle of papers :o

This has got me worried as I just sent my papers towards the end of the week. The scariest part is that the Home Office can return all the documents you had sent even though they might have not scanned everything.

So my question is how likely is the Home Office to make such a mistake. Is it the rule or an exception to the rule?

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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by CR001 » Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:56 am

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Chances of Home Office not scanning or reviewing all documents in support of spouse application?

Post by Jav9289 » Sun Jan 20, 2019 6:03 pm

Read some threads here about visa being refused because of a criteria not being met as documents/evidence not being provided

BUT the members are adamant that they did include it in the bundle of papers :o

This has got me worried as I just sent my papers towards the end of the week. The scariest part is that the Home Office can return all the documents you had sent even though they might have not scanned everything.

So my question is how likely is the Home Office to make such a mistake. Is it the rule or an exception to the rule?

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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by Jav9289 » Sun Jan 20, 2019 6:07 pm

I want the thread title to be changed as per my latest post

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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by Casa » Sun Jan 20, 2019 6:22 pm

Yes, mistakes can be made. Case Workers aren't immune to human error. :idea:
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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by Jav9289 » Mon Jan 21, 2019 6:10 pm

Casa wrote:
Sun Jan 20, 2019 6:22 pm
Yes, mistakes can be made. Case Workers aren't immune to human error. :idea:
Disagree

These mistakes are happening far too often. You have been on this site longer so you must be well aware. Peoples lives are being ruined simply because a bunch of incompetent amateurs cannot do their jobs properly.

Given how often a visa application is refused due to the fault of the home office it is pretty clear to me that either they dont care or it is done on purpose so more money can be squeezed from poor citizens

Why do you think there is no system of accountability at the home office? It is so that these "errors" can be made time and time again and extra fees can be paid by people time and time again

If it is a case of human error then why not refund fees back to the people who have lost their hard earney money. But you already know they wont do this.

Just sent my paperwork last week, lets see what goes missing and then I get told that these were not provided!

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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by Casa » Mon Jan 21, 2019 6:25 pm

There are three types of 'human error'
Slips and lapses – made inadvertently by experienced staff during routine tasks;
Mistakes – decisions subsequently found to be wrong, though the maker believed them to be correct at the time; and
Violations – deliberate deviations from rules

I guess you've settled on the third option. :idea:
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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by Jav9289 » Mon Jan 21, 2019 6:33 pm

Casa wrote:
Mon Jan 21, 2019 6:25 pm
There are three types of 'human error'
Slips and lapses – made inadvertently by experienced staff during routine tasks;
Mistakes – decisions subsequently found to be wrong, though the maker believed them to be correct at the time; and
Violations – deliberate deviations from rules

I guess you've settled on the third option. :idea:
So you do not agree that these so called lapses are happening far too often?

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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by Casa » Mon Jan 21, 2019 6:43 pm

Yes, I do agree but the Home Office are accountable for errors...it's called an Administrative Review (AR).

Administrative review can be raised if either:
the alleged error could have made a difference to the original decision
• the alleged error could have an unfair impact on the applicant’s future
applications, for example because they may now be refused on general
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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by Jav9289 » Mon Jan 21, 2019 6:56 pm

Casa wrote:
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Yes, I do agree but the Home Office are accountable for errors...it's called an Administrative Review (AR).

Administrative review can be raised if either:
the alleged error could have made a difference to the original decision
• the alleged error could have an unfair impact on the applicant’s future
applications, for example because they may now be refused on general
grounds.
Correct me if Im wrong but this just a review of the decision and not a review of the case worker in question

You can apply for a review of the decision and it may well get overturned after God knows how long but it doesnt mean the case worker will be under scrutiny or be a risk of losing their job. This would be true accountability

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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by Casa » Mon Jan 21, 2019 7:01 pm

Unless any of us work for the Home Office, I don't believe we can know what internal disciplinary procedures are carried out when an AR succeeds. :idea:
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What happens if Home Office required further documents/information?

Post by Jav9289 » Thu Mar 07, 2019 6:33 pm

Can a mod or someone tell me how to change the thread title or else I am going to post my question in random threads. Thanks
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Re: How do you contact UKVI for update on spouse application?

Post by Jav9289 » Thu Mar 07, 2019 6:41 pm

Anyone?
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Re: What happens if Home Office required further documents/information?

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Jav9289 wrote:
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Can a mod or someone tell me how to change the thread title or else I am going to post my question in random threads. Thanks
I wouldn't recommend it if you want to continue to have access to the forum. :idea:
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Re: What happens if Home Office required further documents/information?

Post by Jav9289 » Thu Mar 07, 2019 7:35 pm

Casa wrote:
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Can a mod or someone tell me how to change the thread title or else I am going to post my question in random threads. Thanks
I wouldn't recommend it if you want to continue to have access to the forum. :idea:
Question not answered by a Mod. Nice. Cant say I was expecting anything else
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