Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan

[Zak_K]

Any comments/thoughts on the VAF4A form asking if the marriage was an arranged marriage? (8.4.9)

Would a marriage through a mutual acquaintance (friend, family member, marriage bureau etc...) introducing two families count as an arranged marriage?

I've sort of forgotten what an arranged marriage actually is! Maybe need a few more Bolly/Lolly -wood 3 hour extravaganzas to remind me ...

Watch a British rubbish called East is East. There is a scene in there where Mr khans best friends daughters have been invited to meet the boys for the first time........now that is what I called arranged marriage rather than bollywood crap you seem to watch

On the serious side an arranged marriage is where both parents do all the legwork for you to say yay or nay.

A love marriage is where you dont give a damn what the parents say and you do everything your self.

A Forced marriage is where you have been forced to marry against your will to someone you dont want to get married to.

Now all you have to decide is which one applys to you

Lol, I remember East is East: "Bastar Bitch!"

Thanks for your reply. For the record I don't watch Bolly or Lolly I've just had an abusive childhood!

Is there any negativity associated with ticking the arranged marriage box? My mother did the running around for me, all I did was say 'Woohoo! Yeesss ppleeeaase!' Both me and the girl were happy - but no love marriage.

Well if you don't tick that box, and provide no evidence of pre-marriage contact then that will certainly raise an eyebrow

[amr2010]

Is there any negativity associated with ticking the arranged marriage box? My mother did the running around for me, all I did was say 'Woohoo! Yeesss ppleeeaase!' Both me and the girl were happy - but no love marriage.

It's absolutely fine to say it is an arranged marriage. I had no pre-marriage contact with my wife and everything was fine.

[batleykhan]

Lol, I remember East is East: "Bastar Bitch!" Razz

I was thinking more of " what a pair of corkers" when Tariq first meets those lovely young girls !!!!!!!

[Jameel17]

Hi,

Has any 1 got thier passports back after getting visa stamps recently? My hubby's pp been 5 weeks now and no response. My MP sent a letter lets see.

If anyone do get thier passports back please let us know.

Many thanks

Yes my wife got her passport back after 10 days.... and she is arriving tomorrow evening..

there was no involvement from MP or Solicitors.. it was just me chasing them...

Hi there, you need to email UKVisaSection.PakistanSettlementEnquiries@fco.gov.uk

Supply your spouse passport number, appeal reference number, name, date of birth and state who you are in the email. Equally email appeals.islamabad@fco.gov.uk with the same details above and stress the fact you have not heard anything....

good luck

Irf

I emailed the first address you provided late last night and this morning I got the following reply:

Thank you for your e-mail. Your wife's application has been decided as of 26/03/2010. You will be contacted in due course via the Visa Application Centre.

Thank you,
UK Visa Section - Pakistan

[boxsir]

hi guys

My wife is going to apply PSW dependent visa from karchi, pakistan.

could any one plz tell me from where, she can get the translation of Nikha Nama in english, in karachi, any addresss location, number will be appreciated.

is there any other paper/ documents required to get from the person who translates the Nikha Nama?

thanks in advance

[batleykhan]

hi guys

My wife is going to apply PSW dependent visa from karchi, pakistan.

could any one plz tell me from where, she can get the translation of Nikha Nama in english, in karachi, any addresss location, number will be appreciated.

is there any other paper/ documents required to get from the person who translates the Nikha Nama?

thanks in advance

Pm me your email and I will send you an english version of Nikkah nammah on which you can translate your Urdu one

[azzy]

just to say a big thanks to the mods for running this forum and all the members for there invaluble contribution in this thread. i am due to fly to pakistan to get married 2moro and have put together a full file from sponsors side by reading this topic.

thanks once again

also big thanks to brother batley khan for such great info

[RHussain07]

Hello

On the vaf4a form,
"8.7.14 How much of your sponsor’s total monthly income >>>
is given to their family members and other dependants?"

If your living with parents can you just put zero or must you be showing a contribution to the household.

I had the same question not so long ago - u need to put a figure that leaves enough for you and your spouse.

100 per week as per law x 4 weeks = 400 x 2 persons = 800

Bro can I ask why ' x 2 persons'? You're required to have £101 left over per week, but thats ALL you need after YOUR expenses. So you do not need to x 2

Zak.

Billo - can you remind of the calculation pls...

[Zak_K]

Salaam all.

Oh how I was envious of members typing this message:

Application lodged – 03/03/2010
Status changed - 31/03/2010
Passport picked up – 01/04/2010
(Mind you, it is April Fools Day )

But on a serious note, I would like to thank the members on here for advice and guidance (except for batley khan who specifically asked for dua)
Anyhows I’m still around, I’m by no means an expert but I’m here to help anyone who has any questions that I know the answers to.

Regarding current processing times, it took them 28 days for my application which was lodged in the Mirpur VAC.

Zak.

[RHussain07]

Zak,

CONGRATUALTIONS TO YOU!!!! - I'm delighted for you and to think you were worried about your hours 1,2 days ago!!!

Can you list your contents page for me, members preparing applications? Thanks, in advance

[deemi]

Congratulations zak!! That's really good news!!!

[Zak_K]

Thanks everyone. I'll make sure I specify exactly what documents I included, as my solicitor added details of an appeal regarding third party accomodation which would be useful for quite a few people.

Also, Even though I did have traditional itemised billing (a minute a day or so), I credited my wifes phone. So even though we talked an hour a day it cost next to nothing, and it left a paper trail (and obviously the ECO was satisfied).

I'm at work right now but I'll get on to it when I get home.

Zak.

[batleykhan]

Well done and congratulation on your success Zak.

I am so happy for you. i hope you enjoy married life

[billo]

Hello

On the vaf4a form,
"8.7.14 How much of your sponsor’s total monthly income >>>
is given to their family members and other dependants?"

If your living with parents can you just put zero or must you be showing a contribution to the household.

I had the same question not so long ago - u need to put a figure that leaves enough for you and your spouse.

100 per week as per law x 4 weeks = 400 x 2 persons = 800

Bro can I ask why ' x 2 persons'? You're required to have £101 left over per week, but thats ALL you need after YOUR expenses. So you do not need to x 2

Zak.

Billo - can you remind of the calculation pls...

Zak's right, it's just £101 per week for both of you, not £101 x 2.

And Congratulations Zak - That's awsome news

[17F4N]

Hi,

Has any 1 got thier passports back after getting visa stamps recently? My hubby's pp been 5 weeks now and no response. My MP sent a letter lets see.

If anyone do get thier passports back please let us know.

Many thanks

Yes my wife got her passport back after 10 days.... and she is arriving tomorrow evening..

there was no involvement from MP or Solicitors.. it was just me chasing them...

Hi there, you need to email UKVisaSection.PakistanSettlementEnquiries@fco.gov.uk

Supply your spouse passport number, appeal reference number, name, date of birth and state who you are in the email. Equally email appeals.islamabad@fco.gov.uk with the same details above and stress the fact you have not heard anything....

good luck

Irf

I emailed the first address you provided late last night and this morning I got the following reply:

Thank you for your e-mail. Your wife's application has been decided as of 26/03/2010. You will be contacted in due course via the Visa Application Centre.

Thank you,
UK Visa Section - Pakistan

Great stuff however if your spouse does not hear anything next week then email again telling them your spouse had not received any contact from VAC. This is what i did and my wife received a call from islamabad office advising her to submit her passport to gerry office as her visa has been cleared.

good luck

[anelka]

Submitted passport to gerrys (after ECO changed his decision) on the 16/03/10 and still no reply yet. Hope to hear soon though as im flying out next week!

Whats the max time they take to stamp visa and call to collect?

[Suhaib 786]

AS-Salaam brothers and sisters and fellow pepz.

Some of u may know me from UKRESIDENT - and i was advised 2 come over here 2.. so salaamz to all.

Firstly a dua that may all brothers and sisters in the struggle, may our time pass with patience and surely there is a grand reward in akhira 4 tht!! ameen, may our processes be fast without obsticles-AMEEN

off record mubaraks ZAK!! - 4 every 1 else... iv applied for settlemnt visa in islamabad on 03.03.2010 (Yes same day as Zak lolz). im still awaiting for a decision.. 5 weeks this wednesday- nail bitting momnt i hope it's all ok.. without being a mushy pea'z...more 4 the wife than me[az u can all guess itz a difficult moment]... inshalla iv come here a little delayed but rather l8 than never and inshallah im confident that i have the support of pepz here, as Allah almighty helps those who helps others inshallah.

plz make dua 4 ur needy brother.

W/s

[kaidee]

Well if you don't tick that box, and provide no evidence of pre-marriage contact then that will certainly raise an eyebrow

Thanks

Is there any negativity associated with ticking the arranged marriage box? My mother did the running around for me, all I did was say 'Woohoo! Yeesss ppleeeaase!' Both me and the girl were happy - but no love marriage.

It's absolutely fine to say it is an arranged marriage. I had no pre-marriage contact with my wife and everything was fine.

Thanks

Lol, I remember East is East: "Bastar Bitch!" Razz

I was thinking more of " what a pair of corkers" when Tariq first meets those lovely young girls !!!!!!!

I just can't get rid of the visions of Om Puri going mental!

[kaidee]

Update: my wife got her passport in 7 days, cost 4000PKR on the urgent serivce. Some dumb yardy asked her to adjust her hijab to reveal her ears for the photo!

Edit: Reason I find that annoying is that it isn't a condition for a passport photo and I know plenty of people who have passports with photos with no ears showing.

[Suhaib 786]

what???? i never knew that.. for 4000 pkr extra u can fast trak the application 2 within a week????? damn!!

Ok guys... some expert advise plz... theres alota theories... is it true that a strong case gets processed quiker and a failed case dragz?? or do most people just recieve answer around same time as it just boils down to : Eco Workers Vs Case Load Ratio???

I herd that if ur on gud wack from ur job the process is kinda like a 'speedy-gunz-alis'??

mayb a 1 for the wel known 'Batley Khan' oh yes.. herd alot abot u bro.. ur like the equivalant 2 victoria from ukresident but an upgraded version-1 that actualli gives u a proper answer rather than a 1 worder! lolz no disrespct victoria if ur reading.. i mean it in a professional way..

[batleykhan]

what???? i never knew that.. for 4000 pkr extra u can fast trak the application 2 within a week????? damn!!

Ok guys... some expert advise plz... theres alota theories... is it true that a strong case gets processed quiker and a failed case dragz?? or do most people just recieve answer around same time as it just boils down to : Eco Workers Vs Case Load Ratio???

I herd that if ur on gud wack from ur job the process is kinda like a 'speedy-gunz-alis'??

mayb a 1 for the wel known 'Batley Khan' oh yes.. herd alot abot u bro.. ur like the equivalant 2 victoria from ukresident but an upgraded version-1 that actualli gives u a proper answer rather than a 1 worder! lolz no disrespct victoria if ur reading.. i mean it in a professional way..

Thanks Suhaib for your commnets.

As regards your query,I disagree with you that fellas on a good wack get their visa than those who just scrape enough to manage on. All cases are dealt on with date by date basis( meaning you can never jump teh queue in getting the ECO to deal with your cases)

It all depends on whether you meet the rules of the visa that you are applying for. It is always that a well thought out and prsented application stands a better chance of suceeding than one that has papers missing or seem dodgy.

If you want to know more of how to suceed with your application , look at the some of the do's and donts on page 217 of this post.

That will give you a good idea of how to suceed

[Suhaib 786]

thanxz 4 the repli.. i guess u got a point.. but my point was that once the ECO reviews the actual case... im assuming good cases fly thrrough within weeks and maybe the triker 1'z r dragged a little.. dunno... on the other hand iv also herd that iv its a tricky 1 then they dnt even bother reading the remaining part of the application.. refuse u on watever they wish

thanks so much 4 ur advise and consideration , but i mentioned earlier that lik a brother here(Zak) i submitted my wife'z case on 3rd march also... just that his case bein approved and my wifes still waiting.. he went mirpur i went islamabad.. dunno if that makes a diffrnce... im hoping il hear sumet this week inshallah

p.s. yeh zak seen PIA ticket prices 4 this month- OWCHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

[mohid]

Aslam -o-alkum

i am woundring if some can help me. what it is on 25th aug 2008 i applied for depandent visa (as a work permit spouse) for my wife which was refused. then appeal is allowed by AIT judge in 2009.

since september 2009 i am waiting for visa after allowed appeal.
to trace and speed it up i e-mailed BHC Appeals and visa sections also ask my MPfor help he also sent e-mails to them. can any one plz help me what should i do to speed it up. as this month TB certifcate going to be expire.
and 2nd thing is one of my freind told me that i might have problem due to my current stutus. orignal visa was for work permit depandet but now i am on ILR
But immgreation judge know tht i am on ILR as i send my passport copies to BHC. please advice what should i do.

Thanks for help

[Zak_K]

thanxz 4 the repli.. i guess u got a point.. but my point was that once the ECO reviews the actual case... im assuming good cases fly thrrough within weeks and maybe the triker 1'z r dragged a little.. dunno... on the other hand iv also herd that iv its a tricky 1 then they dnt even bother reading the remaining part of the application.. refuse u on watever they wish

thanks so much 4 ur advise and consideration , but i mentioned earlier that lik a brother here(Zak) i submitted my wife'z case on 3rd march also... just that his case bein approved and my wifes still waiting.. he went mirpur i went islamabad.. dunno if that makes a diffrnce... im hoping il hear sumet this week inshallah

p.s. yeh zak seen PIA ticket prices 4 this month- OWCHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

You still aint heard anything? Ye perhaps the VAC makes a diff, but I would have thought I'd be a day behind you as my application had to be forwarded to Islamabad.

Like I said, you should be sorted by Wednesday though. lol @ ticket prices, ye my mrs got in just in time. To many brits back in Pakistan lol.

Also, I think you've misunderstood about the fast track. The member who was posting this message was probably refering to applying for the passport. I don't think they would want an extra 40 quid to speed up the visa process when they're charging £800 as standard lol.

[RHussain07]

Does this work