Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

[Gujarkhan]

Nothing to report here really. 60 days have past and 15 days since escalation will pass tomorrow. I emailed them for an update this was the reply

We escalated your case to the relevant department on 12.6. 18 .You should be contacted regarding your case within 15 working days from the date of escalation.
You have already been contacted on 29.6.18 regarding your application you may not receive any further correspondence until a decision has been made.

In contact with local mp and they said they can only intervene when u go past 6 months.

[fa31la]

Application Category: Spouse Husband (Priority).
Application Submitted Online: 11th May
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Islamabad, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 15th May
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 22nd May
Supporting Documents Received At Sheffield: 23rd May
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: 08.06.2018
Email received: 07.06.2018
Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): - No
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): - No


Called UKVI after 30 working days from biometrics appointment Case Esclated
This wait is horrible especially when uv paid for priority.

Decision Made: 2nd July 2018
Decision of application :Visa Granted Alhumdulillah
33 working days from biometrics appointment

Contacted For Collection: 2nd July 2018
Collection Made: 3rd July 2018
Validity Of Visa: 3rd July 2018 - 02nd August 2018

[MrsYounis]

Application Category: Spouse (Husband) none priority
Application Submitted Online: 28th March 2018
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Mirpur A.Z.K
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 5th April 2018
Husband recieved text 5th April 2018 saying Application has been forwarded to UKVI
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 9th April 2018
Recieved email on 18th April 2018 stating We are in receipt of a Visa Application for the above named person. We have noted that no pre-paid return enevelope. Please provide a suitable sized envelope with appropriate postage so we can return all the supporting documents to your Sponsor’s UK address.
Sent the pre paid envelope on 18th April 2018.

Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : Awaiting...

**update** recieved email 21.4.18 - Your online application has been received at the UK Decision Making Centre. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.

**UPDATE**

Decision Made : Still Awaiting....

Decision Made : Rang up on 59th day (27th June) was told a decision had been made on 21st June and to just wait.
Waited heard nothing rang again on 29th June was told again to wait and someone will be in touch by 2nd July. Not heard anything so rang again on 2nd July and escalated. (DO NOT WASTE MONEY RINGING WAIT TILL AFTER 60 DAYS - WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY)

Contacted For Collection : Hubby got text today 4th July (66th day) that the application was recieved on 4.7.2018 he then later recieved a call to say come and collect passport. (I didn't recieve any emails or calls apart from them saying its in for consideration in April)

Collection Made : Hubby due to collect tomorrow Insha'Allah

Decision Of Application : N/A

Validity Of Visa: N/A

Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): Not that I am aware off...

Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No

plz make Dua for me

[Komaluroosa]

Category: spouse wife PRIORITY
Application submitted: 22 MAY 2018
& biometrics enrolled at :22MAY2018
Application forwarded to British High Commission on :22MAY 2018
Application under process at British High Commission on : 12JUNE 2018 received an email that application is being prepared for consideration of eco

Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 29th MAY2018
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on : HAVEN'T RECEIVED YET
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): NO

Contacted with 'decision made' : NO
Contacted for Collection :5JULY2018 received text
Collection made :5JULY2018
Decision of Application : VISA GRANTED ALHUMDULILLAH
30 WORKING DAYS TOTAL TIME.

[Komaluroosa]

Category: spouse wife PRIORITY
Application submitted: 20MAY 2018
& biometrics enrolled at :22MAY2018
Application forwarded to British High Commission on :22MAY 2018
Application under process at British High Commission on : 12JUNE 2018 received an email that application is being prepared for consideration of eco

Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 29th MAY2018
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on : HAVEN'T RECEIVED YET
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): NO

Contacted with 'decision made' : NO
Contacted for Collection :4JULY2018 received text
Collection made :4JULY2018
Decision of Application : VISA GRANTED ALHUMDULILLAH
30 WORKING DAYS TOTAL TIME.

[CR001]

@ user 'Nabeela78680' - Kindly respect that this is a TIMELINE THREAD ONLY all question posts or discussions should be made in a separate topic.

[MrsYounis]

**FINAL UPDATE***

Application Category: Spouse (Husband) none priority
Application Submitted Online: 28th March 2018
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Mirpur A.Z.K 
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 5th April 2018
Husband recieved text 5th April 2018 saying Application has been forwarded to UKVI 
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 9th April 2018 
Recieved email on 18th April 2018 stating We are in receipt of a Visa Application for the above named person. We have noted that no pre-paid return enevelope. Please provide a suitable sized envelope with appropriate postage so we can return all the supporting documents to your Sponsor’s UK address. 
Sent the pre paid envelope on 18th April 2018. 

Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : Awaiting... 

**update** recieved email 21.4.18 - Your online application has been received at the UK Decision Making Centre. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.

**UPDATE**

Decision Made : Still Awaiting....

Decision Made : Rang up on 59th day (27th June) was told a decision had been made on 21st June and to just wait.
Waited heard nothing rang again on 29th June was told again to wait and someone will be in touch by 2nd July. Not heard anything so rang again on 2nd July and escalated. (DO NOT WASTE MONEY RINGING WAIT TILL AFTER 60 DAYS - WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY) 

Contacted For Collection : Hubby got text today 4th July (66th day) that the application was recieved on 4.7.2018 he then later recieved a call to say come and collect passport. (I didn't recieve any emails or calls apart from them saying its in for consideration in April) 

Collection Made : 5th July 2018

Decision Of Application : Visa Granted

Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): Not that I am aware off... 

Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No

Alhamdulilah Visa granted - Entry 5th July-5th August.
Took a total off 66 days.
Wish all who are waiting the best of luck (p.s once conctacted for collection check your bank account. If you have had a refund for the NHS fees it means it hasn't gone through) May Allah swt make it easy for all of us.

Salaam.

[nara1]

My timeline

Country applying: Karachi, Pakistan
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Visa
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Online Application Completed: 10/04/2018
Bio-metrics taken: 13/04/2018
Documents sent to Sheffield: 19/04/2018
Documents received at Sheffield: 20/04/2018
Email from UKVI: 26/04/2018 - Your application has been received at UKVI and is being prepared for the Entry clearance Office.
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): Yes 11/05/2018. 15mins call. Called employer same day in the afternoon
Documents returned: Still Awaiting.
Decision made email from UKVI: Not Received
Decision made text from VFS : 05/07/2018 - Collected same day Alhumdulliah VISA GRANTED
VIgnette valid: 09/07/2018 - 08/08/2018

[mqa524]

Application Category: Spouse (Wife) Non - Priority.
Application Submitted Online: 7th Apr
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Karachi, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 11st Apr
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 18th Apr
Supporting Documents Received At Sheffield: 19th Apr
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: 29 Jun
Email received: 01 Jun
Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): - N/A
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): - N/A
Today is the 60th day and email received requesting to send the TB certificate again. The email I need to sent the doc to is not included in the email.
Decision Made: -
Contacted For Collection: -
Collection Made: -
Decision Of Application: -
Validity Of Visa: -

[CR001]

@ user ' mqa524' - Kindly respect that this is a TIMELINE THREAD ONLY all question posts or discussions should be made in a separate topic.

[SHA1504]

Application Category: Settlement (Wife) Priority
Application Submitted Online: 14th May
Biometrics & Passport Submission: Mirpur, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission: 18th May
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 22nd May
Supporting "" "" Received At Sheffield: 22nd May

No Correspondence From UKVI At All Untill 18th June.
Forgot To Mention (PRIORITY) On My Application Pack Or Send Priority Receipt.
Contacted UKVI Contact Centre On 18th June. General Info Given. No Update Given. Told To Wait 30 Days. Asked If My Application Is Being Considered As Priority But Told It Should Be On The System.

Emailed UKVI on 25th May. Asked About Priority And The Status Of My Application But Automated Email Reply Recieved After 2 Hours With No INFO.

Contacted UKVI Again On 25th May. Said 26 Days Gone But Have Not Received Any Correspondence. This Time The Person Was a Little More Helpful And Reassuring As He Confirmed My Application Is Being Prepared.
Same Night Received An Email With Much More Helpful Response.
"With regards to your enquiry....... , I can confirm that your application is being considered and is currently awaiting a decision"

Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: 28.06.2018

Contacted UKVI on 2nd july by email providing all the details but no reply so cobtacted again by phone on 3 July as it was 31st BD. Escalated the case, was told I should hear within 15 days.

Employer Contacted By UKVI : -
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI : -
Decision Made: -
Contacted For Collection: -
Collection Made: -
Decision Of Application: -
Validity Of Visa: -

[zhussain101]

Application Category: Settlement (Husband) NON PRIORITY
Application Submitted Online: 6th April 2018
Biometrics & Passport Submission: Islamabad, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission: 13th April 2018
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 25th April 2018
Supporting "" "" Received At Sheffield: 26th April 2018

Application Recieved Email - 02/06/2018

Youre Application is not straight forward Email recieved: 01/07/2018


Sponsor Contacted By UKVI : 06/07/2018 The Phone interview lasted approx 40 minutes, was asked general questions about spouse mostly interested in asking about Work pay, work duties, employers and my place of work.

Employer Contacted By UKVI : 06/07/2018, Employer was contacted straight after me and was asked the same questions to verify my statement

Waiting on decision email now Good luck to all applying its a long and difficult process my advice is dont contact UKVI until 4th month after application for update.

Decision Made: -
Contacted For Collection: -
Collection Made: -
Decision Of Application: -
Validity Of Visa: -

 

 

 

[skymoon]

Application Category: Spouse (Wife) Priority.
Application Submitted Online: 3rd May
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Mirpur, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 21st May
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 21st May
Supporting Documents Received At Sheffield: 23rd May
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: 04.07.2018
Email received: 25.05.2018
Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): - No
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): - No
Decision Made: - 29th June 2018
Contacted For Collection: - 4th July 2018
Collection Made: - 5th July 2018
Decision Of Application: - Refusal that your marriage is not subsisting.
Validity Of Visa: -
I emailed them on Monday 02/07/2018 that 30 working days have been completed and received reply same day after 2 hours that "we can confirm that we have made decision on your application but cannot discuss it over phone or in email". I will appeal again their refusal decision.

[Casa]

@sabz12 No question posts in this TIMELINE ONLY thread please.

[CR001]

Can members posting TIMELINE details ONLY post in the format below and not include paragraphs of information!!!

Application submitted & biometrics enrolled at :
Application forwarded to British High Commission on :
Application under process at British High Commission on :

Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on :
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on :
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable)

Contacted with 'decision made' :
Contacted for Collection :
Collection made :
Decision of Application :

[patel80]

Application submitted & biometrics enrolled at Karachi Pakistan
Application forwarded to British High Commission on 27/03/2018
The application under process at British High Commission on 29/03/2018

Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on 09/04/2018
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on 19/05/2018
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable)

Contacted with 'decision made' :
Contacted for Collection: 14/06/2018
Collection made: 14/06/2018
The decision of Application refused : no proof of income deposit in bank etc.

New application biometric priority on 27/06/2018
Documents sent to Sheffield on 29/06/2018
As per today 9/07/2018, No correspondence received.

[Shah111]

Application Category: Spouse (Husband) - PRIORITY.
Application Submitted Online: 15th May 2018
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Mirpur Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 30th May 2018
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 11th June 2018
Supporting documents received in Sheffield - 12th June 2018

Email received: 18th June 2018

Called UKVI - 4th July awaiting decision
Called UKVI - 10th July still awaiting decision

Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield :

Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): N/A
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): N/A

Decision Made: N/A
Contacted For Collection : N/A
Collection Made : N/A
Decision Of Application : N/A
Validity Of Visa: N/A

[Riz88]

Application Category: Spouse (Wife) Non - Priority.
Application Submitted Online: 9th May
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Lahore, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 21st May
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 29th May
Supporting Documents Received At Sheffield: 30th May
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: 21.06.2018
Email received: 21.06.2018
Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): 30 june
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): 30 june
Decision Made: -
Contacted For Collection: -
Collection Made: -
Decision Of Application: -
Validity Of Visa: -
Please remember us in your dua's it takes alot pateince for this waiting procedeure, hoping to hear soon for a good news.

Recived phone call today from home office, asking me few questions regards to my employment and after a hour they called my employee, the guy did say it wont take long, we should recieve the text or email some time soon for the collection.

Please pray for us.

I have not heard any update from home office, i was expecting my partner on the 30th of june which i put on forum expected date and its 11th july, please pray for us.

[Ft123]

Application Category: Spouse wife - PRIORITY.
Application Submitted Online: 1st May 2018
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Karachi Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 1st June 2018
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 11th June 2018
Supporting documents received in Sheffield - 12th June 2018

Email received: 18th June 2018

Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield : 7th July 2018

Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): N/A
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): N/A

Decision Made: N/A
Contacted For Collection : N/A
Collection Made : N/A
Decision Of Application : N/A
Validity Of Visa: N/A

[Ali0393]

Application Category: Spouse (Husband) - PRIORITY.
Application Submitted Online: 25th May 2018
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Mirpur Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 29th May 2018
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 01 June 2018
Supporting documents received in Sheffield - 04 June 2018

Email received: 20 June 2018

Called UKVI - 28th June 2018 awaiting decision
Called UKVI - 10th July 2018 currently with our case working team

Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield : 15th June 2018

Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): N/A
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): N/A

Decision Made: N/A
Contacted For Collection : N/A
Collection Made : N/A
Decision Of Application : N/A
Validity Of Visa: N/A

[ahmed_farid]

Application Category: Spouse (Wife + 1 child) Non Priority
Application Submitted Online: 5th April 2018
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Lahore, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 18 April
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 1 MAY
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: 4th June
Your online application received at UK decision making center Email received: 6 June
Another Email received to pay the IHS for Child : 6 June
Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): - No ( i am the only director and share holder of my business. So my case little different than job holders)
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): - No
Processed Visa application for GWF... Email: - 10 July 2018
Contacted For Collection: - 11th July 2018
Collection Made: - 12th July 2018
Decision Of Application: - Visa Granted
Validity Of Visa: -12/07/18 to 11/08/18 For both wife and son
Good luck to all of you who are awaiting decision
Remember: I think non priority Application takes minimum 12 weeks . You cannot expect earlier.

[CR001]

@ user 'Khurram123456' - Kindly respect that this is a TIMELINE THREAD ONLY all question posts or discussions will be removed.

[Ft123]

Application Category: Spouse wife - PRIORITY.
Application Submitted Online: 1st May 2018
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Karachi Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 1st June 2018
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 11th June 2018
Supporting documents received in Sheffield - 12th June 2018

Email received: 18th June 2018

Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield : 7th July 2018

Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): N/A
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): N/A

Decision Made: N/A
Contacted For Collection : N/A
Collection Made : N/A
Decision Of Application : N/A
Validity Of Visa: N/A

Called them up on Thursday 12th July, they said decision hasn't been made yet, called Friday 13th July, case has been escalated and that's it

[CR001]

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[Rubabakhtar5]

Category: Refugee Family Reunion (settelement)

ISB PAK

Application forwarded to British High Commission on : 21/05/018

Application under process at British High Commission on :
21/05/018

Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on :
29/05/018

Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on : 15/06/018

Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable)

Contacted with 'decision made' : Waiting
Contacted for Collection : Waiting
Collection made : Waiting
Decision of Application : Waiting