Settlement Visa Applications - INDIA TIMELINES ONLY

[mohitl]

Settlement visa (Standard) for Husband:
Online Application: 30/05/2017
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Mumbai, India: 05/06/2017
Document (originals and photocopies) delivered at UKVI Sheffield on: 08/06/2017
Application acknowledgement by UKVI on: 30/06/2017
E-mail received by sponsor regarding missing Appendix-2: 11/07/2017
Sent missing Appendix-2 to UKVI: 17/07/2017
Document (originals) delivered back at sponsors address from UKVI Sheffield on: 19/07/2017
E-mail received regarding "case not straightforward", additional documents required: 31/08/2017
Additional documents e-mailed on: 01/09/2017
Interview done by UKVI: No
E-mail received: Yes, aim to make decision by 31/10/2017

[mohitl]

Wife: British Citizen Husband: Indian Citizen


Application submitted online (standard) : 30/05/2017
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Mumbai (BKC), India: 12/06/2017
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 15/06/2017
Application acknowledgement by UKVI on : 30/06/2017
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield: NOT YET
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - YES (Asked to submit missing Appendix 2. We obviously missed this because the UKVI website mentions this is for North Korea residents only. UKVI specifically mentions in the e-mail asking for missing appendix - "Please disregard the instruction: ‘North Korea Only’. They have asked my wife to e-mail the Appendix 2 back to them - "To enable our team to decide the applicant’s case promptly it is essential that you reply as soon as you can. If you do not produce the information requested within 10 working days the application will be considered on the basis of the documents)
Interview done by UKVI: NO
Contacted with 'decision made' : NOT YET
Contacted for Collection : NOT YET
Collection made : NOT YET

Updates -

Supporting documents received back from Sheffield: 19/07/2017
E-mail received regarding "case not straightforward", additional documents required: 31/08/2017
Additional documents e-mailed on: 01/09/2017
Interview done by UKVI: No
E-mail received: Yes, aim to make decision by 31/10/2017

[reahmike]

Country applying from: India Mumbai North
Type of visa applied for: Fiance Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non Priority
Date application submitted (online or in person): 9th September 2017
Date biometrics taken: 19th September 2017
Date documents forward to UKVI: 19th September 2017 via VFS
Date documentation was received by UKVI: I think 22 September (courier via VFS)
Email confirmation of supporting documents received in Sheffield: Never received
Supporting Documents Returned: N/A
Office location processing your visa: Sheffield
Projected timeline given: 12 weeks
Email enquiry made: 23 October. received email saying that your application is being considered and is currently awaiting a decision.
Decision made email: -
Date your visa was received: -

[getvishnu123]

Country applying from: Hyderabad, India
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Visa
Priority/Non-Priority: Standard application
Date application submitted online: 07th August 2017
Date biometrics taken: 09th August 2017
Date documents received at UKVI Sheffield per Royal Mail: 15th August 2017
Email confirmation of supporting documents received in Sheffield: 06 September 2017
Date documentation received back from UKVI: Around the 10th September 2017 (self addressed envelope)
Calls / Emails to UKVI: No
Any contact by UKVI for additional information: No
Decision made SMS and call received from VFS: 30 October 2017
Date visa collected: 30 October 2017
Valid from: 1 November to 30 November 2017.

Hope this helps rest of the guys, in my view, there seems to be little or no difference paying for priority visa. After the recent news about the unacceptable timing the Home Office is taking to process visas, they seem to process most visas within 60 working days so long as the documentation is correct.

Good Luck to all waiting.

[sndp]

Country applying from: India, Chennai
Type of visa applied for: Dependent Settlement (wife and daughter)
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority
Date application submitted (online ): 02-Aug-2017
Date biometrics taken: 04-Aug-2017
Date documents forward to UKVI: 14-Aug-2017
Date documentation was received by UKVI: 15-Aug-2017
Supporting Documents Returned: 19-Aug-2017
Office location processing your visa: Sheffield
Projected timeline given: 12 weeks
Email enquiry made: 14 October. received email saying that your application is being considered and is currently awaiting a decision.
Decision made email: - 18-Oct-2017
Date your visa was received: -19-Oct-2017 (valid for 30 days vignetter)
Took about 11 weeks for the whole process though I had paid priority fees. But glad the wait is over.
Good luck to all!

[cnrlln]

Been waiting to post this timeline with a more positive result but we’re still waiting so...

Spousal Visa for Wife
Standard / Priority: Standard
Applying from: VFS Thimphu, Bhutan (Passport Sent to Delhi however)
Application Completed Online: 19 March 2017
Biometrics Completed: 21 March 2017
UKVI Sheffield Received: 31 March 2017
Support Documents Returned: 06 April 2017
Chased Up: 11 May 2017
Chased Up: 26 May 2017
Chased Up: 12 June 2017
Contacted MP: 05 July 2017
Case Escalated: 01 August 2017
Case Not Straightforward: 07 August 2017
Contacted by UKVI: 25 September 2017 (Aim to make a decision by 31 October 2017)
Contacted by UKVI: 30 October 2017 (Unable to make decision)
Contacted MP: 31 October 2017

Contacted by UKVI for Interview / Requesting More Documentation: No

Calendar Days: 227 and counting
Working Days: 158 and counting
32 Weeks from Biometrics

Hoping for some good news for us soon, and hopefully some for the rest of you still awaiting a decision.

Enjoy your weekends.

[Viz098]

Country applying from: India, Mumbai
Type of visa applied for: Dependent Settlement (wife)
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority
Date application submitted (online ): 22-Sept-2017
Date biometrics taken: 29-Sept-2017
Date documents forward to UKVI: 29-Sept-2017
Date documentation was received by UKVI: 2-Oct-2017
Supporting Documents Returned: N/A
Office location processing your visa: Sheffield
Projected timeline given: 12 weeks
Email enquiry made: 31st October. received email saying that your application is being considered and is currently awaiting a decision.
Decision made email:

[Zazs]

Visa application centre: Chandigarh, India
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Visa husband Non-Priority
Date application submitted online: 20 June 2017
Date biometrics taken: 23 June 2017
Online application received confirmation by UKVI: 4 July 2017
Documents sent: 6 July 2017
Date documents received at UKVI Sheffield per Royal Mail: 7 July 2017
Email confirmation of supporting documents received in Sheffield: no e-mail
Date documentation received back from UKVI: Around the 10th August 2017 (self addressed envelope)
Calls / e-mails to UKVI: No
Aim to make decision by 31 October e-mail: Yes on 25 September
Any calls by UKVI : Yes on same day 26 October 2017 called the sponsor and the employer of part time job
E-mail on 30 October about busy period and more time: No
Decision made e-mail by UKVI: No
Decision made SMS and e-mail from VFS: 7 November 2017
Date passport collected: 8 November 2017 visa granted (date on accompanying letter 3 November 2017)
Valid from: 8 November 2017 to 8 December 2017

[mohitl]

Wife: British Citizen Husband: Indian Citizen


Application submitted online (standard) : 30/05/2017
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Mumbai (BKC), India: 12/06/2017
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 15/06/2017
Application acknowledgement by UKVI on : 30/06/2017
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield: NOT YET
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - YES (Asked to submit missing Appendix 2. We obviously missed this because the UKVI website mentions this is for North Korea residents only. UKVI specifically mentions in the e-mail asking for missing appendix - "Please disregard the instruction: ‘North Korea Only’. They have asked my wife to e-mail the Appendix 2 back to them - "To enable our team to decide the applicant’s case promptly it is essential that you reply as soon as you can. If you do not produce the information requested within 10 working days the application will be considered on the basis of the documents)
Interview done by UKVI: NO
Contacted with 'decision made' : NOT YET
Contacted for Collection : NOT YET
Collection made : NOT YET

Updates -

Supporting documents received back from Sheffield: 19/07/2017
E-mail received regarding "case not straightforward", additional documents required: 31/08/2017
Additional documents e-mailed on: 01/09/2017
Interview done by UKVI: No
E-mail received on 25/09/17: Aim to make decision by 31/10/2017

Updates -

E-mail received on 30/10/2017: We wrote to you on 25 September to advise you that we would update you on your application for a settlement visa by 31 October. We are still working on your application, and are working hard to solve all outstanding cases. We will continue to keep you informed about the progress of your application.

E-mail received on 08/11/2017: VIsa processed, received passport next day on 9/11/2017 with 30-day vignette!!!

Good luck to all those waiting!

[morjeker]

Settlement application: India (spouse visa)
Application and documents submitted & biometrics enrolled at :08/09/2017
Application forwarded to British High Commission on :08/09/2017
Application under process at British High Commission on :13/09/2017

Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable)

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

[Rojin]

Settlement Visa (Spouse) Timeline - Update

Application submit spouse visa (Online) : 05/09/2017 (Non-Priority)
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Hyderabad , India: 11/09/2017
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 15/09/2017
Online application confirmation by UKVI : 13/09/2017
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on :29/04/2017
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - No
Interview done by UKVI: N/A
Contacted with 'decision made' : 21/11/2017
Contacted for Collection : 21/11/2017
Collection made : 22/11/2017
Decision of Application : Approved! 

54 working days to process. Good luck and Keep faith to everyone else who is still waiting

[Rojin]

Settlement Visa (Spouse) Timeline - Update

Application submit spouse visa (Online) : 05/09/2017 (Non-Priority)
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Hyderabad , India: 11/09/2017
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 15/09/2017
Online application confirmation by UKVI : 13/09/2017
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on :29/04/2017
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - No
Interview done by UKVI: N/A
Contacted with 'decision made' : No - 21/11/2017
Contacted for Collection : 21/11/2017
Collection made : 22/11/2017
Decision of Application : Approved! 

54 working days to process. Good luck and Keep faith to everyone else who is still waiting

[cnrlln]

Been waiting to post this timeline with a more positive result but we’re still waiting so...

Spousal Visa for Wife
Standard / Priority: Standard
Applying from: VFS Thimphu, Bhutan (Passport Sent to Delhi however)
Application Completed Online: 19 March 2017
Biometrics Completed: 21 March 2017
UKVI Sheffield Received: 31 March 2017
Support Documents Returned: 06 April 2017
Chased Up: 11 May 2017
Chased Up: 26 May 2017
Chased Up: 12 June 2017
Contacted MP: 05 July 2017
Case Escalated: 01 August 2017
Case Not Straightforward: 07 August 2017
Contacted by UKVI: 25 September 2017 (Aim to make a decision by 31 October 2017)
Contacted by UKVI: 30 October 2017 (Unable to make decision)
Contacted MP: 31 October 2017

Contacted by UKVI for Interview / Requesting More Documentation: No

Calendar Days: 227 and counting
Working Days: 158 and counting
32 Weeks from Biometrics

Hoping for some good news for us soon, and hopefully some for the rest of you still awaiting a decision.

Enjoy your weekends.

UPDATE

Decision Made Email: 29 November 2017
Passport Ready to Collect: 01 December 2017
Decision: Application Successful (Vignette until 30 December 2017)

After 254 calendar days since our Biometrics we are feeling extremely relieved.

Thank you to everyone here for their support and we hope others hear positive results soon.

Happy Friday everyone.

[bittu11]

Country applying from: India Ahmadabad
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority
Date biometrics taken: 15th November 2017
Date documents forward to UKVI: 17th November 2017
Date documentation was received by UKVI: I think 18 November (royal mail track)
Email confirmation of supporting documents received in Sheffield: Never received
Supporting Documents Returned: 5th December
Decision made email: -Received a call from VFS on 4th December for collection
Date your visa was received: 30TH November
Visa Granted!!!

[rkiran]

Child settlement visa timeline
Online application submitted: 20:8:2017
Application and documents submitted & biometrics enrolled at/on: 22.9.2017, Hyderabad VFS
Application forwarded to British High Commission on : 25.9.2017
Application under process at British High Commission on :25:9:2017
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): NO
SMS from VFS saying processed application ready for delivery:8:12:2017
passport received: 11.12.2017

[nanoram]

Spouse and Child Dependent of Settled person Visa

Application and documents submitted & biometrics enrolled at : Hyderabad (India) 18.09.17
Application forwarded to British High Commission on :18.09.17
Application under process at British High Commission on :19.09.17

Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No Not Contacted

Contacted with 'decision made' : Not Contacted
Contacted for Collection : 12.12.17
Collection made : 12.12.17
Decision of Application : Granted

Contacted to pay for Child IHS (as usual their system did not charge when i paid for my wife) on 58th Working Day. 4 days later got the Visa.
Made Calls to enquire about status, but honestly that is of no use.

This forum helped me alot. Thanks to all and Good Luck.

[loveindia]

Final Update:
Non priority Spause visa applied from New Delhi :25/09/2017(same day Biometric)
Documents send by Sponser 02/10/17
Documents returned: 08/10/17
In between multiple Call and email to UKVI Call centre same but always received answer that it’s awaiting a decision. Last Monday got email from UKVI asking to submit Degree certificate of my Spause that was not submitted with NARIC certificate and we did that. On 14/12/17 received sms from VFS TO collect Passport. This morning passport collected and VISA WAS GRANTED. Thank god.
this form has been amazing in this difficult wait

[ctmuk]

Country applying from: VFS India
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Date biometrics taken: 23 August 2017
Date documents forward to UKVI Sheffield: 29 November 2017
Date documentation was received by UKVI: I think 18 November (royal mail track)
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No Not Contacted
Email confirmation of supporting documents received in Sheffield: 29 September 2017
Supporting Documents Returned: -
Decision made text: 10 November 2017
Date your visa was received: 13 November 2017
Visa Granted
Thanks to everyone here in this timeline. It kept the hope alive.
Praying that all your visa applications may be successful.

[Kanupriya Tewari]

Hi
I am just starting the process. This thread has been helpful. Sharing my timeline here.
Country applying from: VFS India Chandigarh
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Date biometrics taken: 08/01/2018
Date documents forward to UKVI Sheffield: 11/01/18
Date documentation was received by UKVI:
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable):
Email confirmation of supporting documents received in Sheffield:
Supporting Documents Returned: -TBC
Decision made text: TBC
Date your visa was received: TBC

[Kanupriya Tewari]

Hi
I am just starting the process. This thread has been helpful. Sharing my timeline here.
Country applying from: VFS India Chandigarh
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Date biometrics taken: 08/01/2018
Date documents forward to UKVI Sheffield: 11/01/18
Date documentation was received by UKVI: 15/01/18
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): TBC
Email confirmation of supporting documents received in Sheffield: TBC
Supporting Documents Returned: -TBC
Decision made text: TBC
Date your visa was received: TBC

[Daisy281]

Country applying from: VFS India Kochi
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority
Online Application Completed: 27 November 2017
Date biometrics taken: 30 November 2017
Date documents forward to UKVI Sheffield: 13 December 2017
Date documentation was received by UKVI: 14 December 2017
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No
Email confirmation of supporting documents received in Sheffield: No
Supporting Documents Returned: 16 December 2017
Decision made text: 19 January 2018
Date your visa email was received: 19 January 2018
Passport collected today.
Visa has been granted! Thank you all for your help and guidance

36 working days much less than I expected.

[Sylvester420]

Sylvester420


Country applying from: VFS India New Delhi
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non Priority
Online Application Completed: 16 November 2017
Date biometrics taken: 17 November 2017
Date documents forward to UKVI Sheffield: 28 November 2017
Date documentation was received by UKVI: 1 December 2017
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No
Email confirmation of supporting documents received in Sheffield: No
Supporting Documents Returned: No
Decision made text: Not Yet

I am yet to hear from the Home Office anything. I haven't even received the original documents yet.
I don't know if anyone else is in the same situation as me. It would help me massively if someone kindly let me know if they are experiencing the same.

Thank you in advance.

[pink85]

Country applying from: VFS India Ahmedabad
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non Priority
Online Application Completed: 13 November 2017
Date biometrics taken: 17 November 2017
Date documents forward to UKVI Sheffield: 22 November 2017
Date documentation was received by UKVI: 23 November 2017
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No
Email confirmation of supporting documents received in Sheffield: No
Supporting Documents Returned: 1 December 2017
Decision made text: Not Yet

I don’t hear from the Home Office anything. Evan spouse don’t hear anything from Home Office..it’s 53 working day since application..I vl wait another 7 day...

[VIBHUTI ACHARYA]

Country applying from: VFS India Ahmedabad
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non Priority
Online Application Completed: 30 October 2017
Date biometrics taken: 17 November 2017
Date documents forward to UKVI Sheffield: 22 November 2017
Date documentation was received by UKVI: 23 November 2017
Date supporting documents were returned: 01 December 2017
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No
Email confirmation of supporting documents received in Sheffield: No
Decision made text: Waiting...

46 working days from date supporting documents were received by UKVI.

[CR001]

R u sponser or applicant? Can u send me inbox pls

Can you stop posting questions in this TIMELINE ONLY topic please. Also stop askig members, who don't have PM function, to inbox you. Your PM privilege will be withdrawn if you persist.