uk spouse visa on hold :(

[ProC1C]

I'm new to this site. I also received a hold email 15 weeks after my biometrics. I was told that I'll be getting my passport back. I just wanted to know how long after receiving the hold email did people receive their passport back?

[levisworkedupon]

My Application status has also turned to "In Acitive"
Bio metrics were on early feb while case not straightforward and Supreme Court Application on hold ruling email also received im early march!
16 weeks so far!
Fingers crossed

[tchindy]

I'm new to this site. I also received a hold email 15 weeks after my biometrics. I was told that I'll be getting my passport back. I just wanted to know how long after receiving the hold email did people receive their passport back?

Hey @ProC1C, They only return passports back depending on the country, mine for example is held by them until they give a decision after this pause. From what I have seen, it doesn't usually take too long to receive your passport back, and they either deliver to the VFS where you applied from or directly to your address.

[Gwf001]

I'm new to this site. I also received a hold email 15 weeks after my biometrics. I was told that I'll be getting my passport back. I just wanted to know how long after receiving the hold email did people receive their passport back?

Hey @ProC1C, They only return passports back depending on the country, mine for example is held by them until they give a decision after this pause. From what I have seen, it doesn't usually take too long to receive your passport back, and they either deliver to the VFS where you applied from or directly to your address.

Aftwr how many days u got ur decision?

[rai75]

my application says it is in a DECIDED status, but i never have had an email or phone or text.

when you submit your application - are you meant to receive an email to say that the documents have been received.

when do you get your documents back?

[levisworkedupon]

my application says it is in a DECIDED status, but i never have had an email or phone or text.

when you submit your application - are you meant to receive an email to say that the documents have been received.

when do you get your documents back?

RAI please share your timeline?
Was your case also put om hold due to supreme court ruling and not straight forward?

[tchindy]

Aftwr how many days u got ur decision?

I haven't received a decision yet, HO is holding my passport and it has been 21 weeks since we applied.

[Untraceable]

Guys Please use following link to check the status of application with the use of GWF application id.
I did try , its work for me please you guys also check and reply wether its working for u guys or not .

Please do reply.

https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus

PCP,

Thankyou so much for that link. My application says decided 24th May - decision should be received within 10 working days (which is today or tomorrow if i include bank holidays).

If I dont hear anything i shall be calling them.


My message,

"Decided

Application status updated on 24 May 2017.

What does this mean?
The decision has been posted to you. You should receive this within 10 working days. We cannot discuss this decision online or by phone.

The order of the status is Open, Awaiting a decision and Decided.

If you don't receive your decision within 10 working days, you can phone us and we will look into this for you.

For further information about application processing times please visit GOV.UK."


So fingers crossed this actually means something i should hear by end of the week.

Pray for me.

Thanks

Just wanted to add this system says its a trial so may be wrong.

Hi Qwerty85 did you receive a decision by post or email yet? My application says"decided" on 4th March but no decision made email yet .

[Untraceable]

Sorry meant 4th June

[qwerty85]

Sorry meant 4th June

Nothing at all mate.

4th june - Youve got till next week friday to hear something. My 10 working days ended today and still nothing.

i called the contact number which actually took a pre-approved payment of £20 by card. 20 bloody quid!

anyway all the lady did was take my ref number and spouted the same as the update trial site says. They literally use the same system to say "its been decided on the *** of ***, you should receive your decision within 10 working days bla bla bla"

waste of 20 quid and I still havent heard anything. There is no contact details for the TLS here. They have my email but nowt come from them since i signed up and did biometrics. i feel to just turn up and cause a scene but ill wait, if i dont hear from them by monday, i'll will have to go there and demand some answers because clearly ukvi have shifted responsibilty.

[pixelrage09]

@untraceable

How did you find out that a decision was made on your application? That trial link? Or through UKVI contact center?

[SimonS]

Ladies, guys,

chill. We're all stressed. It sucks. I did some research this morning and formed a conclusion. You can shoot it down all you like but go away and google certain terms and you may arrive at a similar output.

1) Torie goverment cut Sheffield workforce by 10%
2) Brexit June 2016
3) Last two quarters 2016 Permanaent Resident Card (PRC) Applications form EEA Citizens increased 36%
4) EU citizen (PRC) rejection rate increased to 25%!! Because they told them they did not need to apply-Overloaded
5) February 2017, Brexit formalised
6) Insane leader of Liberal Democratic Party Actively encouraged 500,000!!!! EU Citizens in UK to Apply for PRC
7) Anticipated 3 MILLION POTENTIAL Applications for Permanent Residence Card from EU citizens in UK
50 year back log if true
9) This is the important one, Under EU Law, EU application for citizenship = PRC must be decided in 6 months or compensation claims are allowed.
10) No such law for non EEA applications

Just a theory, but do the google and see what you believe about the BS we are fed.

Kind regards
Simon

[pixelrage09]

@SimonS

It makes sense because all the people that applied through their local BHC from countries where your documents don't get sent to Sheffield got their decision within the 3 month time frame.

What I don't get is why they can't just let the local BHC deal with cases instead of increasing the workload at Sheffield.

[SimonS]

@ Pixelrage,

because the only way they (Tories) see they can cut net migration is by delaying/refusing non EEA application. So bring it all to Sheffield, understaffed and overworked.

If you had a mandate to cut net migration but suddenly received 500,000 - 1,000,000 applications in a single quarter what would you do? Especially before a General Election?

I genuinely feel sorry for those guys in Sheffield and absolutely believe they are are doing there best within the rules.

[Samundri kings]

Hi guys.
Update on my case........
I gave my interview at the vfs office London today...
Hoping to get reply sooon nanny.
Finger crossed

[PCP]

Sorry meant 4th June

Nothing at all mate.

4th june - Youve got till next week friday to hear something. My 10 working days ended today and still nothing.

i called the contact number which actually took a pre-approved payment of £20 by card. 20 bloody quid!

anyway all the lady did was take my ref number and spouted the same as the update trial site says. They literally use the same system to say "its been decided on the *** of ***, you should receive your decision within 10 working days bla bla bla"

waste of 20 quid and I still havent heard anything. There is no contact details for the TLS here. They have my email but nowt come from them since i signed up and did biometrics. i feel to just turn up and cause a scene but ill wait, if i dont hear from them by monday, i'll will have to go there and demand some answers because clearly ukvi have shifted responsibilty.

I try to contact BHC Delhi center yesterday , I come to know that due to large amount of Applications there will delay in sending passport back.
Today I'm going to call my VFS center for update.
As soon as I will get any update I will inform you guys.

[Fat30]

Hi Samundri kings,
How they contacted you to come for interview? By email or by phone? Do you mind sharing information please? Thanks

[rai75]

my application says it is in a DECIDED status, but i never have had an email or phone or text.

when you submit your application - are you meant to receive an email to say that the documents have been received.

when do you get your documents back?

RAI please share your timeline?
Was your case also put om hold due to supreme court ruling and not straight forward?

Applied from UK (for wife to come to uk via spouse visa) 12 weeks ago today - have had no emails or calls or text messages. Just been waiting and that is what my solicitor has told me many times I have asked. Far as I know my application has never been held, but my solicitor did say that ALL applications were stopped for a short period and now his clients are getting visa's. As I had my GWF number I entered that in and my application says DECIDED on 5th June - now just praying it comes through next week.

[Misskatie]

I just tried to call the embassy on the outside of the UK number for an update...they are now charging a flat rate of £20 per call. TWENTY POUNDS! That is outrageous! Those responsible for this mess up have a lot to answer for!

Anyone outside of the UK had a decision recently?

[Raj86]

Yap now they wanna earn money lol
Anyway I just feel so hopeless idk what to do ....
Applied in Jan 17 21 weeks gone pass no news nothing

I agree they could be really
Busy but could have boardcast a email updating everyone
:/ really don't knw what to do

[Mohsin1987ali]

I have appied on 1st of december 2016 made all enquiries sent an email to their complain center asweĺl but no postive reply yet just sent an email to MP so lets see. But the next steo is im will take this matter to the papers we cant suffer like that we need to expose thier unproffesionalism.

[avivbr]

I have appied on 1st of december 2016 made all enquiries sent an email to their complain center asweĺl but no postive reply yet just sent an email to MP so lets see. But the next steo is im will take this matter to the papers we cant suffer like that we need to expose thier unproffesionalism.

What does their enquiry service says when you say it is over 24 weeks? Which is legally the maximum they can hold your application and passport.

[Mohsin1987ali]

I have appied on 1st of december 2016 made all enquiries sent an email to their complain center asweĺl but no postive reply yet just sent an email to MP so lets see. But the next steo is im will take this matter to the papers we cant suffer like that we need to expose thier unproffesionalism.

What does their enquiry service says when you say it is over 24 weeks? Which is legally the maximum they can hold your application and passport.

They dont have any record.of this application lol are they jocking with me....

[Misskatie]

I have appied on 1st of december 2016 made all enquiries sent an email to their complain center asweĺl but no postive reply yet just sent an email to MP so lets see. But the next steo is im will take this matter to the papers we cant suffer like that we need to expose thier unproffesionalism.

What does their enquiry service says when you say it is over 24 weeks? Which is legally the maximum they can hold your application and passport.

They dont have any record.of this application lol are they jocking with me....

That's awful! Surely you can claim that it's infringing on your human rights? Do you have a solicitor so you can seek legal advice?

[levisworkedupon]

Spouse visa application of my wife
Application submitted: 01.12.16
Biometric: 05.12.16
Application on hold email recieved: 09.03.17
In between online enquiries made
Always standard reply of 24 weeks received
27 may online enquiry made again
Reply reveived that they cant find my application
Made a phone call today to their new service which
I have to pay £20
He said there is no application on their system with
The ref i provided. So he took some details
And said they might get in touch with me.
More then 24 weeks now dont know what to do
Really Angry

Mr Mohsin its been more then 6 months in your case , did you get any update ?
Did you also receive due to Supreme Court Ruling Case put on Hold Email ?