Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

[Moon Lantern]

Settlement: Spouse Visa- Wife (who is in Pakistan)
Non-Priority Application
Online Submission: 02/01/2020
Biometric Appointment and Supporting Documents Scanned at Karachi: 13/01/2020
Text to confirm UKVI have application: 13/01/2020
Call to Sponsor: TBC
Call to Employer: TBC
E-mail to collect passport: TBC
Passport collected: TBC

[Anu k]

Settlement: Spouse Visa- Wife
Non-Priority Application
Online Submission: 30/10/19
Biometric Appointment 27/11/19 islamabad

Supporting Documents Scanned 31/10/2019
Text to confirm UKVI have application: 28/11/2019
Call to Sponsor: No
Call to Employer: No
E-mail to collect passport: No
Passport collected: No

Pray for me.... And Allah help us all to meet our beloved one ameeen

[KhaniKhan]

Priority application first time for husband.

Online application submitted 3/12/19

Biometrics 17/12/19 at Islamabad
Document scanning 17/12/19 at Bradford
Email and text confirming application 17/12/19

No further emails and no contact from HO for either of us.

Text message 14/01/20 application recieved
Email 14/01/20 passport collection.
Passport collected 15/01/20. Visa Approved.

Total 16/17 working days. Visa was actually issued last week.

[Rkhan1]

Second time applying. (We have a baby boy, he’s 1 year and 4 months)

Priority Spouse Visa -( Husband from Pakistan)

Online App Submitted: 19th / November/ 2019

Supporting Docs Scanned in : 28th / November/ 2019

Biometrics Done on : 28th / November/ 2019

Thankyou Email Received for online application - 28th / November- 2019

Missed a call from HO - 7th January 2020
(Voicemail saying she will call back tomorrow)

Received email saying “NOT STRAIGHT FORWARD” - 8th January 2020

It’s now 13th January and no call - I called the visa phone number and they said decision still waiting and someone will call back. Hope to hear soon. It’s been 6 weeks since we have summited.

Anyone in the same boat ?! I have my phone with me 24/7!! Just waiting for the call

Update

Received at call from Home office on the Tuesday 14th January. She rang me at 8am / lasted around 8/10 mins
Asking about my job. Just to verify everything. She was really nice. Allhumduillah.

on the same day she rung my office but our manager wasn’t available to speak and the worker that picked up said ‘ yes she does work here, but I’m not the right person to answer your questions’ and gave her manger personal mobile number’

Now we are waiting for the home office to call manager. Inshallah they call him soon so we can get a decision.

Please pray for me!! My timeline is above.

[Noshr67]

Application online: 5 november
Biometrics: 7 november
Priority application: yes
Called premium number on 11 december - told awaiting decision.
2nd call to premium number 16 december - told awaiting decision
Not straight forward email: 17 december (day 28 of 30)
Escellated via phone: 19 december (day 30 of 30)
Email recieved back: 20 decemberr saying mandatory checks and further extended checks needed on my application and no time can be given as to when application will be decided

Been advised by solictor now we are taken out of the priority time frame and could now be waiting up to 6 months from date of biometrics

Update:

16 January 2020 email and txt to say application processed collect passport

17 january 2020 passport collected

Visa granted Alhamdulillah

47 working days even though it was meant to have been completed within 30 days as it was priority application but still Alhamdulillah that it was not a rejection

[Mac_]

Settlement
Priority Application
Online Submission 18/11/2019
Documents Uploaded 27/11/2019
Biometric Appointment 10/12/2019
E-mail from ECO 11/12/2019
Call to Sponsor Nothing yet
Call to Employer Nothing yet
E-mail to collect passport Nothing yet
Passport collected Nothing yet

I called UKVI on 30/12/2019 for an update and was told still awaiting a decision!

I called UKVI again on 09/01/2020 for an update and was told still awaiting a decision!

The decision is still pending.

Moderator edit : please do not ask questions in the timeline only topics!

*UPDATE*

Settlement
Priority Application
Online Submission 18/11/2019
Documents Uploaded 27/11/2019
Biometric Appointment 10/12/2019
E-mail from ECO 11/12/2019
Call to Sponsor 17/01/20
Call to Employer 16/01/20
E-mail to collect passport Nothing yet
Passport collected Nothing yet

I called UKVI on 30/12/2019 for an update and was told still awaiting a decision!

I called UKVI again on 09/01/2020 for an update and was told still awaiting a decision!

I got a call yesterday from the Home Office but as I was at work I told them I could not speak so we rearranged for a call back in the morning today (17/01/20). The call went well in my opinion, I was asked questions in regards to my Mrs and my work, etc & they said that a decision will be made either today or next week. Please pray for a positive result In Shaa Allah.

[MrWorldWide]

Priority Spouse Visa (Wife)

Online App Submitted: 18/12/2019
Supporting Docs Submitted: 27/12/2019
Biometrics Enrolled: 31/12/2019
SMS App Forwarded UKVI: 31/12/2019
Email Received from UKVI for consideration by ECO:

12 Calendar Days Since Biometrics
7 Working Days Since Biometrics

It looks like a lot of priority applications were submitted in November and December. This is really worrying because some have not yet recieved a decision. I think decisions are likely to go over the 30 working day period because of this.

Priority Spouse Visa (Wife)

Online App Submitted: 18/12/2019
Supporting Docs Submitted: 27/12/2019
Biometrics Enrolled: 31/12/2019
SMS App Forwarded UKVI: 31/12/2019
Email Received from UKVI for consideration by ECO:

17 Calendar Days Since Biometrics
12 Working Days Since Biometrics

I haven't recieved any updates regarding anything yet. I also haven't recieved a phone call from the HO either. I don't think there's any point calling the helpline at the moment either because only 12 working days have passed. HO technically still has 18 working days to respond.

[Rkhan1]

Second time applying. (We have a baby boy, he’s 1 year and 4 months)

Priority Spouse Visa -( Husband from Pakistan)

Online App Submitted: 19th / November/ 2019

Supporting Docs Scanned in : 28th / November/ 2019

Biometrics Done on : 28th / November/ 2019

Thankyou Email Received for online application - 28th / November- 2019

Missed a call from HO - 7th January 2020
(Voicemail saying she will call back tomorrow)

Received email saying “NOT STRAIGHT FORWARD” - 8th January 2020

It’s now 13th January and no call - I called the visa phone number and they said decision still waiting and someone will call back. Hope to hear soon. It’s been 6 weeks since we have summited.

Anyone in the same boat ?! I have my phone with me 24/7!! Just waiting for the call

Update

Received at call from Home office on the Tuesday 14th January. She rang me at 8am / lasted around 8/10 mins
Asking about my job. Just to verify everything. She was really nice. Allhumduillah.

on the same day she rung my office but our manager wasn’t available to speak and the worker that picked up said ‘ yes she does work here, but I’m not the right person to answer your questions’ and gave her manger personal mobile number’

Now we are waiting for the home office to call manager. Inshallah they call him soon so we can get a decision.

Please pray for me!! My timeline is above.

Update -

Escalated by phone on 16th January. As we have passed the priority time frame of 30 days.

And today 17th January I’ve received an email saying -

Dear ......

Regarding Visa Application: .....
For .......

Thank you for your enquiry received 16 January 2020 regarding your visa application.

I can confirm that a decision was made on your application, today, 17 January 2020. You may have already been notified of the decision and will be contacted again within the next few days, regarding the return of your documents. However, it is not recommended that you make travel arrangements prior to receiving a decision on your application.

UKVI is keen to continually review and improve its service to our customers. To help us to do so we would be grateful if you could complete our customer contact survey by visiting https://www.homeofficesurveys.homeoffic ... k/s/2DT8W/

That’s the e-mail I have received.

I’m very nervous and now just waiting for the message to come for us pick up passport.

Please pray for me guys, need the Dua’s

[Baberj]

Date of online Application: 19th December 19
Type: Prority Visa - UK Spouse
Biometrics Islamabad: 23rd December 19
ECO email: 24th December
VFS document upload Cardiff: 3rd January 2020
No employer contact
No sponsor/applicant contact
Passport collection email and sms: 17th January 2020
16/17 working days since biometrics!
Will collect passport 20th January!
Fingers crossedin need of prayers/duas!
The most nerve racking experience of my life!

[halima786]

Hi everyone, hope all is well.
Here is my timeline for my husbands spouse visa.
He is based in lahore and i did priority service.

application submitted online: 22nd Nov 2019

documents submitted at vfs office in london: 27th Nov 2019

biometrics in lahore: 4th Dec 2019

not straight forward email from HO: 14th Jan 2020

employer contacted: 20th Jan (40 min conversation)

sponsor contacted: 20th Jan (22min conversation)


my pervious application was rejected on the basis of incorrect ielts and silly mistakes made by the solicitor!

please pray for me, it is very difficult. i pray Allah gives us strength and reunites us with our loved ones. Ameen. Please pray for me

Will keep updating

[MrWorldWide]

Priority Spouse Visa (Wife)

Online App Submitted: 18/12/2019
Supporting Docs Submitted: 27/12/2019
Biometrics Enrolled: 31/12/2019
SMS App Forwarded UKVI: 31/12/2019
Email Received from UKVI for consideration by ECO:

12 Calendar Days Since Biometrics
7 Working Days Since Biometrics

It looks like a lot of priority applications were submitted in November and December. This is really worrying because some have not yet recieved a decision. I think decisions are likely to go over the 30 working day period because of this.

Priority Spouse Visa (Wife)

Online App Submitted: 18/12/2019
Supporting Docs Submitted: 27/12/2019
Biometrics Enrolled: 31/12/2019
SMS App Forwarded UKVI: 31/12/2019
Email Received from UKVI for consideration by ECO:

17 Calendar Days Since Biometrics
12 Working Days Since Biometrics

I haven't recieved any updates regarding anything yet. I also haven't recieved a phone call from the HO either. I don't think there's any point calling the helpline at the moment either because only 12 working days have passed. HO technically still has 18 working days to respond.

Online App Submitted: 18/12/2019
Supporting Docs Submitted: 27/12/2019
Biometrics Enrolled: 31/12/2019
SMS App Forwarded UKVI: 31/12/2019
Email Received from UKVI for consideration by ECO: 15th January 2019 (10 Working Days)

21 Calendar Days Since Biometrics
14 Working Days Since Biometrics

[CR001]

@ user 'excelsior790' - PLEASE respect that this is a TIMELINE THREAD ONLY. Any question, discussion or chit chat posts have been and will continue to be removed.

[qasimm1993]

(Priority application)
Online application - 12 Nov 2019
Biometrics submitted Lahore - 2 Dec 2019
Documents scanned @vfs Manchester - 3 December 2019
Eco confirmation email received 17 Dec 2019
Not straight forward email received 10 jan 20
Call from home office to sponsor and employer 11 Jan 20

Asked questions about my job,
when I started work?
How much I get paid?
How did I get the job?
What date did I get married?
Spouses name?
Who I work with?
Describe the building where I work?
Who's my manager?
Etc

Called ukvi on 3 occasions been told still in process

Called ukvi on 20-1-20 was told that a decision has been made and I will be contacted soon so I can collect my passport

Still awaiting email for collection from vfs

33 working days so far from biometrics app

Plz pray for me its been 2 years now and it's my second application INSHA'ALLAH, it's so stressful waiting everyday I hope everybody gets their visa and be with their loved ones soon INSHA'ALLAH

[ik799]

Visa Type : Spouse Visa for Wife ( Priority)

Online Apllication Submitted: 7th Jan 2020

Biometrics Given at Islamabad: 8th Jan 2020

Documents Scanned Bradford : 9th Jan 2020

Gerry confirmation text : 8th Jan 2020


updated

Received ECO Email : 22nd Jan 2020

Now waiting starts

[ms1993]

Priority level: Non-Priority
Location: Islamabad
Application submitted (Online): 05/09/2019
Biometrics enrolled: 18/09/2019
Email Recieved from ECO: 10/10/2019
Sponsor and applicant interview invite: 21/11/2019
Sponsor and applicant interview date: 02/12/2019
Processing of case not straightforward email: 05/12/2019
12 week Deadline: 12/12/2019
Contacted UKVI by telephone call: 17/12/2019, case is ‘awaiting a decision’
Contacted UKVI by telephone call (76 WD): ‘awaiting decision’
06/01/2020, case is ‘awaiting decision’
Contacted for Collection by text: 22/01/2020
Collection made: 22/01/2020
Decision: Granted
Total time: 88 WD

Alhamdulilah

[uj95]

Application type: Spouse Visa Wife (Settlement)
Priority Level: Priority
Application submitted online: 14th December ‘19
Documents: 14th December ‘19 - self upload VFS
Biometrics: 6th January ‘20 at VFS Islamabad
Confirmation of visa forwarded to UKVI: 6th Jan ‘20
Email ECO application consideration: 19th Jan ‘20

Now it’s just about waiting.

[mrsirfan]

Application type: Spouse visa husband (settlement)
Visa type: Priority
Application submitted via solicitor online: 22 October 2019
Biometrics: 30th October 2019
Documents scanned: 31st October 2019 Birmingham
Call to Employer: 28th November 2019 (22 WD)(employer refused to give info to HO as employer said he does not believe he was calling from home office and info was too sensitive to give. I.E details of my employment, company turn over, other employees). ( I have been working for this company for 15 years by the way)
Email to solicitor: 4th Dec 2019 ( visa is delayed due to no info from employer and now they have to wait for info from HMRC.
Contacted UKVI: 16th Jan 2020 (54 WD) 'application under consideration'
Emailed UKVI: 21 Jan 2020 (56 WD) 'We have escalated your case ............ to the relevant department on (17/01/2020). You should be contacted regarding your case within 15 working days from the date of escalation.'

I am still waiting (58 WD) My paper work was all fine i do believe all this delay is due to what my employer did. Friday 24th Jan 2020 60WD will be complete. Please pray for me. May Allah make it easy for all of us and reunite us with our loved ones AMEEN.

[excelsior790]

Priority level: Priority
Visa Type: Spouse(wife)
Location: Islamabad
Application submitted (Online): 25/12/2019
Documents - Uploaded onto VFS
Biometrics enrolled: 02/01/2020
Email Confirmation Received from ECO: 14/12/2019
No contact with Sponsor and Employer:
Contacted for Collection by text: Waiting
Collection made:
Decision:
Total time: 3 Weeks now!

Now waiting and checking the Spouse visa timeline 20 times day!

[excelsior790]

Application level: Priority
Visa Type: Spouse(wife)
Location: Islamabad
Application submitted (Online): 25/12/2019
Documents - Uploaded onto VFS
Biometrics enrolled: 02/01/2020
Email Confirmation Received from ECO: 14/01/2020
Contact made with Sponsor and Employer: No
Contacted for Collection by text: Waiting
Collection made:
Decision:
Total time: 3 Weeks now since biometrics enrolment!

Now waiting and checking the Spouse visa timeline 20 times day!

[qasimm1993]

(Priority application)
Online application - 12 Nov 2019
Biometrics submitted Lahore - 2 Dec 2019
Documents scanned @vfs Manchester - 3 December 2019
Eco confirmation email received 17 Dec 2019
Not straight forward email received 10 jan 20
Call from home office to sponsor and employer 11 Jan 20

Asked questions about my job,
when I started work?
How much I get paid?
How did I get the job?
What date did I get married?
Spouses name?
Who I work with?
Describe the building where I work?
Who's my manager?
Etc

Called ukvi on 3 occasions been told still in process

Called ukvi on 20-1-20 was told that a decision has been made and I will be contacted soon so I can collect my passport

Still awaiting email for collection from vfs

33 working days so far from biometrics app

Plz pray for me its been 2 years now and it's my second application INSHA'ALLAH, it's so stressful waiting everyday I hope everybody gets their visa and be with their loved ones soon INSHA'ALLAH

Update

Received call to collect passport 22-1-20
Passport collected 23-1-20
Alhamdulillah visa granted after 34 working days from biometrics, INSHA'ALLAH u all get Ur visas

SABR is the main thing

[Smq123]

Application type: Spouse Visa for Husband (Settlement)
Priority Level: Priority
Application submitted online: 7th November 2019
Biometrics: 12th November 2019 at VFS Islamabad
Documents submitted: 13th November 2019 at VFS UK
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI :
Contacted For Collection:
Collection Made:

16 working days and still waiting to hear anything

Update

Application type: Spouse Visa for Husband (Settlement)
Priority Level: Priority
Application submitted online: 7th November 2019
Biometrics: 12th November 2019 at VFS Islamabad
Documents submitted: 13th November 2019 at VFS UK
Received an interview invite email from Sheffield for applicant interview to take place at VFS Islamabad via video call and sponser interview to take place via phone call at the same time.
Sponsor and employer Contacted By UKVI : 13th December 2019
Interview Date:
Contacted For Collection:
Collection Made:

Awaiting interview day. (24 working days)

Update

Application type: Spouse Visa for Husband (Settlement)
Priority Level: Priority
Application submitted online: 7th November 2019
Biometrics: 12th November 2019 at VFS Islamabad
Documents submitted: 13th November 2019 at VFS UK
Received an interview invite email from Sheffield for applicant interview to take place at VFS Islamabad via video call and sponser interview to take place via phone call at the same time: 6th December 2019
Sponsor and employer Contacted By UKVI : 13th December 2019 -10-15min interview
Not straightforward Email: 19th December 2019 (28th working day)
Interview Date: 20th December 2019 -25min interview for sponser and 15min for applicant
Contacted For Collection:
Collection Made:

Waiting for decision. (29th working days)

Passed 40WD, still waiting for an outcome

Update

Application type: Spouse Visa for Husband (Settlement)
Priority Level: Priority
Application submitted online: 7th November 2019
Biometrics: 12th November 2019 at VFS Islamabad
Documents submitted: 13th November 2019 at VFS UK

Interview invite email from Sheffield for applicant interview to take place at VFS Islamabad via video call and sponsor interview to take place via phone call at the same time: 6th December 2019

Sponsor and employer Contacted By UKVI : 13th December 2019 -10-15min interview
Not straightforward Email: 19th December 2019 (28th working day)
Interview Date: 20th December 2019 -25min interview for sponsor and 15min for applicant
Solicitor emailed HO for an update: Friday 17th Friday 2020 "awaiting decision"
Contacted For Collection: Friday 24th January 2020 text at 10:48am UK time. No email
Collection Made: Friday 24th January 2020

Total 51 working days Visa granted! Alhamdulillah

[CR001]

PLEASE respect that this is a TIMELINE THREAD ONLY. Any question, discussion or chit chat posts have been and will continue to be removed.

[excelsior790]

Application level: Priority
Visa Type: Spouse(wife)
Location: Islamabad
Application submitted (Online): 25/12/2019
Documents - Uploaded onto VFS
Biometrics enrolled: 02/01/2020
Email Confirmation Received from ECO: 14/01/2020
Contact made with Sponsor and Employer: No
Contacted for Collection by text: Waiting
Collection made:
Decision:
Total time: 3 Weeks now since biometrics enrolment!

Now waiting and checking the Spouse visa timeline 20 times day!

Update

VFS Collection Text message received today: Friday 24th Jan 2020, but will go to collect it on Monday 27th Jan 2020 Inshallah.

[Mac_]

Settlement
Priority Application
Online Submission 18/11/2019
Documents Uploaded 27/11/2019
Biometric Appointment 10/12/2019
E-mail from ECO 11/12/2019
Call to Sponsor Nothing yet
Call to Employer Nothing yet
E-mail to collect passport Nothing yet
Passport collected Nothing yet

I called UKVI on 30/12/2019 for an update and was told still awaiting a decision!

I called UKVI again on 09/01/2020 for an update and was told still awaiting a decision!

The decision is still pending.

Moderator edit : please do not ask questions in the timeline only topics!

*UPDATE*

Settlement
Priority Application
Online Submission 18/11/2019
Documents Uploaded 27/11/2019
Biometric Appointment 10/12/2019
E-mail from ECO 11/12/2019
Call to Sponsor 17/01/20
Call to Employer 16/01/20
E-mail to collect passport Nothing yet
Passport collected Nothing yet

I called UKVI on 30/12/2019 for an update and was told still awaiting a decision!

I called UKVI again on 09/01/2020 for an update and was told still awaiting a decision!

I got a call yesterday from the Home Office but as I was at work I told them I could not speak so we rearranged for a call back in the morning today (17/01/20). The call went well in my opinion, I was asked questions in regards to my Mrs and my work, etc & they said that a decision will be made either today or next week. Please pray for a positive result In Shaa Allah.

*SUPER UPDATE*

Settlement
Priority Application
Online Submission 18/11/2019
Documents Uploaded 27/11/2019
Biometric Appointment 10/12/2019
E-mail from ECO 11/12/2019
Call to Sponsor 17/01/20
Call to Employer 16/01/20
E-mail to collect passport Never got anything
Passport collected 25/01/20 (we paid & opted for the courier service so it got delivered to us instead)



Well, let me tell you that I have finally received my good news today (25/01/2020) Allahmdulillah

My Mrs received the passport today via courier at her home address and glad to say it came with the approval stamp

[Rkhan1]

Second time applying. (We have a baby boy, he’s 1 year and 4 months)

Priority Spouse Visa -( Husband from Pakistan)

Online App Submitted: 19th / November/ 2019

Supporting Docs Scanned in : 28th / November/ 2019

Biometrics Done on : 28th / November/ 2019

Thankyou Email Received for online application - 28th / November- 2019

Missed a call from HO - 7th January 2020
(Voicemail saying she will call back tomorrow)

Received email saying “NOT STRAIGHT FORWARD” - 8th January 2020

It’s now 13th January and no call - I called the visa phone number and they said decision still waiting and someone will call back. Hope to hear soon. It’s been 6 weeks since we have summited.

Anyone in the same boat ?! I have my phone with me 24/7!! Just waiting for the call

Update

Received at call from Home office on the Tuesday 14th January. She rang me at 8am / lasted around 8/10 mins
Asking about my job. Just to verify everything. She was really nice. Allhumduillah.

on the same day she rung my office but our manager wasn’t available to speak and the worker that picked up said ‘ yes she does work here, but I’m not the right person to answer your questions’ and gave her manger personal mobile number’

Now we are waiting for the home office to call manager. Inshallah they call him soon so we can get a decision.

Please pray for me!! My timeline is above.

Update -

Escalated by phone on 16th January. As we have passed the priority time frame of 30 days.

And today 17th January I’ve received an email saying -

Dear ......

Regarding Visa Application: .....
For .......

Thank you for your enquiry received 16 January 2020 regarding your visa application.

I can confirm that a decision was made on your application, today, 17 January 2020. You may have already been notified of the decision and will be contacted again within the next few days, regarding the return of your documents. However, it is not recommended that you make travel arrangements prior to receiving a decision on your application.

UKVI is keen to continually review and improve its service to our customers. To help us to do so we would be grateful if you could complete our customer contact survey by visiting https://www.homeofficesurveys.homeoffic ... k/s/2DT8W/

That’s the e-mail I have received.

I’m very nervous and now just waiting for the message to come for us pick up passport.

Please pray for me guys, need the Dua’s

Update - update - update

27th January My Husband Received a call to pick up the passport Allhumduillah he’s received his visa! Allhumduillah.

Decision was made in the 17th January, and received passport on the 27th January. They said there is a lot of rush that’s why the delay.

I payed so much last night literally crying on the prayer mat - Allhumduillah Allah hears all. Don’t loose hope guys!

Wish you all the best.

Allhumduillah we can now start our life together.