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I had email today ...stating...
Was the email from the Sheffield office? Have they ever requested any info from you in the time you have been waiting (after sending the support docs)Khokhar1980 wrote: ↑Mon May 21, 2018 5:28 pmI had email today ...stating...
We are working on application and we will make decision as soon as we will be able to. So there is no time frame when we will decide application.
Exactly these killing words which I got from them today and was thinking if really there is any law for processing period?????
I'm literally scared and upset.as next month 4ty June...my sixth month 'll b started and it 'll b above 100 working days.
Well..on 4th Jan 2018 my biomatric were done...and then they called me for interview in Islamabad Pakistan through video link. Means my case officer was sitting in UK and she took my interview on web cam for one n half hr and on same time ..my hubby also was on telephonic interview with her other fellow.Abk786 wrote: ↑Mon May 21, 2018 5:37 pmWas the email from the Sheffield office? Have they ever requested any info from you in the time you have been waiting (after sending the support docs)Khokhar1980 wrote: ↑Mon May 21, 2018 5:28 pmI had email today ...stating...
We are working on application and we will make decision as soon as we will be able to. So there is no time frame when we will decide application.
Exactly these killing words which I got from them today and was thinking if really there is any law for processing period?????
I'm literally scared and upset.as next month 4ty June...my sixth month 'll b started and it 'll b above 100 working days.
You have been very patient..its been long wait, may Allah swt make it easy for us all n grant us what is best for us....they may just be busy!!...i will post an update as soon as I get one....jamshaid wrote: ↑Mon May 07, 2018 7:40 am@ Halisonu5
I can understand your frustrations as i have been going through same. I applied for my wife and son on 15th Nov 2017 received not straightforward E-mail on 6th Feb 2018 and asked to Pay for Child IHS on 13th April 2018 after escalating my application. It going to be full 6 months in a week time and at present its 114 working days.
its our first application and taking ages for unknown reasons. They are still unable to decide. All we can do is hope and keep patience.![]()
All u can do is wait really...i don't think contacting them helps...they never tell u anything n besides they don't think what we would dislike..just do what u feel is right....LORDAFGHAN wrote: ↑Thu May 03, 2018 3:16 pmIT FRUSTRATING, but i dont want to push the guys too much, otherwise they would just dislike itKhokhar1980 wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 1:55 pmBro ..more Or less everyone is in same condition...LORDAFGHAN wrote: ↑Wed May 02, 2018 1:40 pmMY SELF BRITISH AFGHAN FROM THE AGE OF 10 WIFE PAKISTANI
Online Application Submitted: 4th November 2017
Category of Application: Non- Priority (Standard Application)
Type of Application: Dependent Settlement Entry Clearance (Wife)
Biometrics appointment: 08th November 2017
Documents sent to Sheffield: 18th November 2017
Documents Returned: NO
LATE FEB - PHONE INTERVIEW TO JOB PLACE- MISTAKE 1 - MENTIONED CORRECT MARRIAGE DATE BUT STATED IT WAS WRONG AND CHANGED IT TO 4 DAYS ALTER
(EMAIL after contacting home office) Sheffield: 5th MARCH 2018 (Unfortunately, applications have not been straightforward and unable to decide within target standard time once decision made we will notify you)/
No Interview to applicant nor. it has been 121 days working days since bio metrics are taken.
Did anyone receive same E-mail recently? I AM UNSURE WHAT TO DO. MET ALL REQUIREMENTS, PERHAPS ME BEING AFGHAN AND HER PAKISTANI.
Tired n frustrated due to time span....
We don't hv any option other than wait....
So everyone is doing same...praying for selves n for others....looking every coming day with hope n positivity...
But u must contact ur local MP...they might help u ...
Congratulations just seen ur update...happy 4u...may allah keep u n family happy n I hope it's same for me....its been long wait but if the outcome is good the wait is worth itjamshaid wrote: ↑Fri May 11, 2018 11:43 amHello Guiez
Finally my wife and son Visa has approved and they collected their Passports today.
Online Application: 15th Nov 2017
Type of Application: Standard (Non-Priority)
Applicants: Spouse Entry Clearance and Dependent Child
Bio metric Date: 20th November 2017
Documents Sent: 24th November 2017
Documents Returns: Second Week of December 2017
Not Straightforward E-mail Received: 06th February 2018
First Escalation Made: 06th March 2018
Child IHS payment Link Received: 13th April 2018
Second Escalation: 26th April 2018
Collection Call Received: 10th May 2018
Passports Collected (Visa Approved): 11th May 2018 Visa Granted for both of them![]()
No interview calls were made by Home Office either to applicants nor to Sponsor or Employer. It was a bit long wait for decision but happy ending.![]()
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hi san111San111 wrote: ↑Sun May 20, 2018 9:58 amHi everyone my hubby done biometric on the 30/04/18 (priority)On the 18/05/18 I sent an email to ukvi they replied within 20 minutes of email being sent. On the 19/05/18 i received back the return of supporting documents, what confused me the application and appendix 2 form were also sent back with supporting documents. However inside the package a letter was enclose that states: Dear sir/madam. Sponsor documents
Thank you for sending documents in support of U.K. visa application. Copies of all these documents have been retained by U.K. visa and immigration in order to assess the application and as such we are returning the original documents to you. You may be receiving these documents prior to the applicant receiving a decision on the application. This is a normal part of the process and you need take no further action. Should we require anything further from you we will contact you via the email address you have supplied.
In due course the applicant will received a decision on the application.
1) does this means a decision is imminent
2) is it normal to receive back application along with appendix 2 when returning back supporting documents.
Thank you
I email and request a status update also I sent my children original British passport with supporting documents and I request their passport back as they will be travelling soon. The next day I receive supporting documents and a letter stating application is at decision making centre. This morning I alsonaz khan wrote: ↑Wed May 23, 2018 1:25 pmhi san111San111 wrote: ↑Sun May 20, 2018 9:58 amHi everyone my hubby done biometric on the 30/04/18 (priority)On the 18/05/18 I sent an email to ukvi they replied within 20 minutes of email being sent. On the 19/05/18 i received back the return of supporting documents, what confused me the application and appendix 2 form were also sent back with supporting documents. However inside the package a letter was enclose that states: Dear sir/madam. Sponsor documents
Thank you for sending documents in support of U.K. visa application. Copies of all these documents have been retained by U.K. visa and immigration in order to assess the application and as such we are returning the original documents to you. You may be receiving these documents prior to the applicant receiving a decision on the application. This is a normal part of the process and you need take no further action. Should we require anything further from you we will contact you via the email address you have supplied.
In due course the applicant will received a decision on the application.
1) does this means a decision is imminent
2) is it normal to receive back application along with appendix 2 when returning back supporting documents.
Thank you
in early ur post u wrote emile to ukvi for status update and they send u reply in few hours after can u plz tell me what u enquiy about mean about documents or b/c i also applied priority visa 2 may and biomatric 8 may 2018 and documents send 10 may 2018 and since nothing receive any email or doc back so plz tell me which email adress u send email and u ask about document confirmation
aliharoon wrote: ↑Wed May 23, 2018 9:19 amHi i am new to this just thought to take advice from any of you guys, i have applied for wife spouse visa
Online application 28-03-2018 (standard)
Bio metrics been take at lahore on 03-04-2018
Document sent to Sheffield on 05-04-2018
Document received 24-05-2018
I received documents back on 24 may 2018
Please remember me in your dua
congratulations dear..we are in same boat waiting sine 10jan,2018 but still nothing hear from HO.needs prayersadam2645 wrote: ↑Thu May 24, 2018 6:38 pmHi everyone I'm new here and just want to share my timeline. Me and my wife were going crazy for the past few weeks but managed to get it.
Country: Indonesia
Visa: Wife Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Application submitted online: 29th Dec
Date biometrics taken: 4th Jan
Supporting documents sent via post to Sheffield 6th Jan.
Received from Sheffield via Royal Mail (special delivery) 8th Jan.
Supporting documents with letter received via post from Sheffield: 24th Jan.
Email received from Sheffield 24th Jan saying that documents and have arrived and considering a decision.
Emailed VFS for status: 21st Mar
Received email VFS saying that the 'Unfortunately, the processing of your application has not been straightforward and we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service targets. We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible.': 23rd Mar
Received call from Home office calling both sponsor and employer confirming the employment and general details: 28th Mar
Home office asking for payslips and employer's letter already given to them: Scanned and sent same day 23rd Mar
Escalated and delayed 3 times with same automated not straightforward email: 2nd Apr, 9th Apr, 24th Apr (18+ weeks)
Contacted local MP: 20th Apr (Takes up to 20 working days for a result)
MP emailed back with good news: 15th May (Visa issued on 10th May)
Decision Email: None
Sms Of Processed Visa from VFS: None
Email Of Processed Visa from VFS: 21st May
Call received from delivery service: 21st May
Total processing time: 20 weeks / 100 working days
Date of Passport Delivery: 22nd May
FINALLY APPROVED!!!
Vignette valid from: 17th May - 16th June
What really helped us was to contact your local MP.
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Thank youMiyash wrote: ↑Fri May 25, 2018 10:18 amcongratulations dear..we are in same boat waiting sine 10jan,2018 but still nothing hear from HO.needs prayersadam2645 wrote: ↑Thu May 24, 2018 6:38 pmHi everyone I'm new here and just want to share my timeline. Me and my wife were going crazy for the past few weeks but managed to get it.
Country: Indonesia
Visa: Wife Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Application submitted online: 29th Dec
Date biometrics taken: 4th Jan
Supporting documents sent via post to Sheffield 6th Jan.
Received from Sheffield via Royal Mail (special delivery) 8th Jan.
Supporting documents with letter received via post from Sheffield: 24th Jan.
Email received from Sheffield 24th Jan saying that documents and have arrived and considering a decision.
Emailed VFS for status: 21st Mar
Received email VFS saying that the 'Unfortunately, the processing of your application has not been straightforward and we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service targets. We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible.': 23rd Mar
Received call from Home office calling both sponsor and employer confirming the employment and general details: 28th Mar
Home office asking for payslips and employer's letter already given to them: Scanned and sent same day 23rd Mar
Escalated and delayed 3 times with same automated not straightforward email: 2nd Apr, 9th Apr, 24th Apr (18+ weeks)
Contacted local MP: 20th Apr (Takes up to 20 working days for a result)
MP emailed back with good news: 15th May (Visa issued on 10th May)
Decision Email: None
Sms Of Processed Visa from VFS: None
Email Of Processed Visa from VFS: 21st May
Call received from delivery service: 21st May
Total processing time: 20 weeks / 100 working days
Date of Passport Delivery: 22nd May
FINALLY APPROVED!!!
Vignette valid from: 17th May - 16th June
What really helped us was to contact your local MP.
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Delay doesn't mean a refusal .LORDAFGHAN wrote: ↑Fri May 25, 2018 12:07 pmAS MENTIONED PREVIOUSLY.
MY SELF BRITISH AFGHAN wife pakistani
Online Application Submitted: 4th November 2017
Category of Application: Non- Priority (Standard Application)
Type of Application: Dependent Settlement Entry Clearance (Wife)
Biometrics appointment: 08th November 2017
Documents sent to Sheffield: 18th November 2017
Documents Returned: NO
LATE FEB - PHONE INTERVIEW TO JOB PLACE- MISTAKE 1 - MENTIONED CORRECT MARRIAGE DATE BUT STATED IT WAS WRONG AND CHANGED IT TO 4 DAYS ALTER
(EMAIL after contacting home office) Sheffield: 5th MARCH 2018 (Unfortunately, applications have not been straightforward and unable to decide within target standard time once decision made we will notify you).
25th May 2018 - Spouse contacted to pick up her passport- unknown status of visa would know once passport is collected have a strong feeling it would be REJECTED or REFUSED due to the length they took.
waiting
Inshallah Allah do best for u....LORDAFGHAN wrote: ↑Fri May 25, 2018 12:07 pmAS MENTIONED PREVIOUSLY.
MY SELF BRITISH AFGHAN wife pakistani
Online Application Submitted: 4th November 2017
Category of Application: Non- Priority (Standard Application)
Type of Application: Dependent Settlement Entry Clearance (Wife)
Biometrics appointment: 08th November 2017
Documents sent to Sheffield: 18th November 2017
Documents Returned: NO
LATE FEB - PHONE INTERVIEW TO JOB PLACE- MISTAKE 1 - MENTIONED CORRECT MARRIAGE DATE BUT STATED IT WAS WRONG AND CHANGED IT TO 4 DAYS ALTER
(EMAIL after contacting home office) Sheffield: 5th MARCH 2018 (Unfortunately, applications have not been straightforward and unable to decide within target standard time once decision made we will notify you).
25th May 2018 - Spouse contacted to pick up her passport- unknown status of visa would know once passport is collected have a strong feeling it would be REJECTED or REFUSED due to the length they took.
waiting
Congratulations...now plz pray for usadam2645 wrote: ↑Thu May 24, 2018 6:38 pmHi everyone I'm new here and just want to share my timeline. Me and my wife were going crazy for the past few weeks but managed to get it.
Country: Indonesia
Visa: Wife Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Application submitted online: 29th Dec
Date biometrics taken: 4th Jan
Supporting documents sent via post to Sheffield 6th Jan.
Received from Sheffield via Royal Mail (special delivery) 8th Jan.
Supporting documents with letter received via post from Sheffield: 24th Jan.
Email received from Sheffield 24th Jan saying that documents and have arrived and considering a decision.
Emailed VFS for status: 21st Mar
Received email VFS saying that the 'Unfortunately, the processing of your application has not been straightforward and we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service targets. We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible.': 23rd Mar
Received call from Home office calling both sponsor and employer confirming the employment and general details: 28th Mar
Home office asking for payslips and employer's letter already given to them: Scanned and sent same day 23rd Mar
Escalated and delayed 3 times with same automated not straightforward email: 2nd Apr, 9th Apr, 24th Apr (18+ weeks)
Contacted local MP: 20th Apr (Takes up to 20 working days for a result)
MP emailed back with good news: 15th May (Visa issued on 10th May)
Decision Email: None
Sms Of Processed Visa from VFS: None
Email Of Processed Visa from VFS: 21st May
Call received from delivery service: 21st May
Total processing time: 20 weeks / 100 working days
Date of Passport Delivery: 22nd May
FINALLY APPROVED!!!
Vignette valid from: 17th May - 16th June
What really helped us was to contact your local MP.
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What's the update bro..LORDAFGHAN wrote: ↑Fri May 25, 2018 12:07 pmAS MENTIONED PREVIOUSLY.
MY SELF BRITISH AFGHAN wife pakistani
Online Application Submitted: 4th November 2017
Category of Application: Non- Priority (Standard Application)
Type of Application: Dependent Settlement Entry Clearance (Wife)
Biometrics appointment: 08th November 2017
Documents sent to Sheffield: 18th November 2017
Documents Returned: NO
LATE FEB - PHONE INTERVIEW TO JOB PLACE- MISTAKE 1 - MENTIONED CORRECT MARRIAGE DATE BUT STATED IT WAS WRONG AND CHANGED IT TO 4 DAYS ALTER
(EMAIL after contacting home office) Sheffield: 5th MARCH 2018 (Unfortunately, applications have not been straightforward and unable to decide within target standard time once decision made we will notify you).
25th May 2018 - Spouse contacted to pick up her passport- unknown status of visa would know once passport is collected have a strong feeling it would be REJECTED or REFUSED due to the length they took.
waiting
Thanks. Insha allah you'll all get it soon. Duas for you all.Ashi Mukhtar wrote: ↑Sat May 26, 2018 10:23 pmCongratulations...now plz pray for usadam2645 wrote: ↑Thu May 24, 2018 6:38 pmHi everyone I'm new here and just want to share my timeline. Me and my wife were going crazy for the past few weeks but managed to get it.
Country: Indonesia
Visa: Wife Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Application submitted online: 29th Dec
Date biometrics taken: 4th Jan
Supporting documents sent via post to Sheffield 6th Jan.
Received from Sheffield via Royal Mail (special delivery) 8th Jan.
Supporting documents with letter received via post from Sheffield: 24th Jan.
Email received from Sheffield 24th Jan saying that documents and have arrived and considering a decision.
Emailed VFS for status: 21st Mar
Received email VFS saying that the 'Unfortunately, the processing of your application has not been straightforward and we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service targets. We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible.': 23rd Mar
Received call from Home office calling both sponsor and employer confirming the employment and general details: 28th Mar
Home office asking for payslips and employer's letter already given to them: Scanned and sent same day 23rd Mar
Escalated and delayed 3 times with same automated not straightforward email: 2nd Apr, 9th Apr, 24th Apr (18+ weeks)
Contacted local MP: 20th Apr (Takes up to 20 working days for a result)
MP emailed back with good news: 15th May (Visa issued on 10th May)
Decision Email: None
Sms Of Processed Visa from VFS: None
Email Of Processed Visa from VFS: 21st May
Call received from delivery service: 21st May
Total processing time: 20 weeks / 100 working days
Date of Passport Delivery: 22nd May
FINALLY APPROVED!!!
Vignette valid from: 17th May - 16th June
What really helped us was to contact your local MP.
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Don't worry I've made a few mistakes on my wife's application that I've noticed after I submitted it online. There was a typo on the main application and the translations were supposed to be certified. But we stillLORDAFGHAN wrote: ↑Fri May 25, 2018 12:07 pmAS MENTIONED PREVIOUSLY.
MY SELF BRITISH AFGHAN wife pakistani
Online Application Submitted: 4th November 2017
Category of Application: Non- Priority (Standard Application)
Type of Application: Dependent Settlement Entry Clearance (Wife)
Biometrics appointment: 08th November 2017
Documents sent to Sheffield: 18th November 2017
Documents Returned: NO
LATE FEB - PHONE INTERVIEW TO JOB PLACE- MISTAKE 1 - MENTIONED CORRECT MARRIAGE DATE BUT STATED IT WAS WRONG AND CHANGED IT TO 4 DAYS ALTER
(EMAIL after contacting home office) Sheffield: 5th MARCH 2018 (Unfortunately, applications have not been straightforward and unable to decide within target standard time once decision made we will notify you).
25th May 2018 - Spouse contacted to pick up her passport- unknown status of visa would know once passport is collected have a strong feeling it would be REJECTED or REFUSED due to the length they took.
waiting