Spouse Visa Applications - PAKISTAN TIMELINES ONLY

[Riz88]

Application Category: Spouse (Wife) Non - Priority.
Application Submitted Online: 9th May
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Lahore, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 21st May
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 29th May
Supporting Documents Received At Sheffield: 30th May
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: 21.06.2018
Email received: 21.06.2018
Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): -
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): -
Decision Made: -
Contacted For Collection: -
Collection Made: -
Decision Of Application: -
Validity Of Visa: -
Please remember us in your dua's it takes alot pateince for this waiting procedeure, hoping to hear soon for a good news.

[cycooper]

For all those still applying, be patient and InshaAllah your decision will come too. Posting our timelines to give all applying an idea on times. May Allah bless you with your visas too.

Application Category: Spouse (Husband) Non - Priority.
Application Submitted Online: 18th March
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Islamabad, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 22nd March
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 26th March
Supporting Documents Received At Sheffield: 27th March
(sent tracked. Tip: avoid using Parcel Force and send via Royal Mail tracked signed for. This way you know it arrived there and gives you peace of mind.)
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: Still not received back post decision being made.
Email received: 10th May
Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): I don't know whether they called my employer as sponsor questions were on my previous employment not my current (changed jobs within last 6 months).
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): - 21st May
Phone call involved questions about my past job largely: any distinctive things above the building, working hours, the role, what I did, my colleague's names, when I was paid, how much per month, when I started, when I left, how I got the job originally, the address of the place etc. Lasted about 10 minutes
Decision Made: - 14th June
Contacted For Collection: - 14th June
Collection Made: - 19th June
Decision Of Application: - Approved Alhamdulillah
Validity Of Visa: - 1 month to enter UK from 19th June

InshaAllah our timelines help give guidance to all those applying. Don't panic if you don't hear anything - we went large gaps of time without hearing anything too!

x

[MrsYounis]

Application Category: Spouse (Husband) none priority
Application Submitted Online: 28th March 2018
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Mirpur A.Z.K
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 5th April 2018
Husband recieved text 5th April 2018 saying Application has been forwarded to UKVI
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 9th April 2018
Recieved email on 18th April 2018 stating We are in receipt of a Visa Application for the above named person. We have noted that no pre-paid return enevelope. Please provide a suitable sized envelope with appropriate postage so we can return all the supporting documents to your Sponsor’s UK address.
Sent the pre paid envelope on 18th April 2018.

Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : Still not recieved anything back.

Recieved email 21.4.18 - Your online application has been received at the UK Decision Making Centre. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.

Decision Made : No calls, sms or email so I rang them today 27th June (59th day) - was told a decision had been made on the 21st June and could take up to 10 days for a response. 60 days up tomorrow.

Contacted For Collection : N/A

Collection Made : N/A

Decision Of Application : N/A

Validity Of Visa: N/A

Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): Nothing as of yet

Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): Nothing as of yet

plz make Dua for me. May Allah swt make it easy for us all.

[fa31la]

Application Category: Spouse Husband (Priority).
Application Submitted Online: 11th May
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Islamabad, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 15th May
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 22nd May
Supporting Documents Received At Sheffield: 23rd May
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: 08.06.2018
Email received: 07.06.2018
Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): -
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): -

Called UKVI after 30 working days from biometrics appointment Case Esclated
This wait is horrible especially when uv paid for priority.

Decision Made: -
Contacted For Collection: -
Collection Made: -
Decision Of Application: -
Validity Of Visa: -

[Riz88]

Application Category: Spouse (Wife) Non - Priority.
Application Submitted Online: 9th May
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Lahore, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 21st May
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 29th May
Supporting Documents Received At Sheffield: 30th May
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: 21.06.2018
Email received: 21.06.2018
Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): -
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): -
Decision Made: -
Contacted For Collection: -
Collection Made: -
Decision Of Application: -
Validity Of Visa: -
Please remember us in your dua's it takes alot pateince for this waiting procedeure, hoping to hear soon for a good news.

Still waiting have not heard from them

[SHA1504]

Application Category: Settlement (Wife) Priority
Application Submitted Online: 14th May
Biometrics & Passport Submission: Mirpur, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission: 18th May
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 22nd May
Supporting "" "" Received At Sheffield: 22nd May

No Correspondence From UKVI At All Untill 18th June.
Forgot To Mention (PRIORITY) On My Application Pack Or Send Priority Receipt.
Contacted UKVI Contact Centre On 18th June. General Info Given. No Update Given. Told To Wait 30 Days. Asked If My Application Is Being Considered As Priority But Told It Should Be On The System.

Emailed UKVI on 25th May. Asked About Priority And The Status Of My Application But Automated Email Reply Recieved After 2 Hours With No INFO.

Contacted UKVI Again On 25th May. Said 26 Days Gone But Have Not Received Any Correspondence. This Time The Person Was a Little More Helpful And Reassuring As He Confirmed My Application Is Being Prepared.
Same Night Received An Email With Much More Helpful Response.
"With regards to your enquiry....... , I can confirm that your application is being considered and is currently awaiting a decision"

"Please note, the priority service does not guarantee that you will receive a decision within certain number of days. It only means that your application would be put in front of the queue. We aim to complete priority applications as soon as possible however it may get delayed due to several factors.

"If it has been over 15 working days for non- settlement applications or 30 working (6 weeks) days for settlement applications, please provide the following details:
Full Name:
Date of Birth:
GWF number:
IHS number:
Passport number:
Place of submission:
Type of Visa applied for:
Date of biometrics:
Nationality:
E-mail address used on application:"

Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: 28.06.2018

28 Working Days as of today. Will contact them again next week Plz Pray we receive good news Soon
Best of luck to everyone else in the same situation.

Employer Contacted By UKVI : -
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI : -
Decision Made: -
Contacted For Collection: -
Collection Made: -
Decision Of Application: -
Validity Of Visa: -

[Salman786]

Application Category: Settlement (husband) standard
Application Submitted Online: 13th june 2018
Biometrics & Passport Submission: Lahore, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission: 26th june 2018
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 27th June
Supporting Documents recived in Sheffield: 28th June 2018
My Application is in early stage. Looking at different posts in recent times i think 3 months is the guess time of process for standard application.

[viki83]

Application Category: Spouse (Wife): Priority
Application Submitted Online: 1st May 2018
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Karachi, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 14th May 2018
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 22nd May 2018
Supporting Documents Received At Sheffield: 23rd May 2018
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: 8th June 2018
Email received: 7th June 2018
Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No
Decision Made: 29th June 2018
Contacted For Collection: 29th June 2018
Collection Made: 29th June 2018
Validity Of Visa: 4th July 2018 - 03rd August 2018

[Riz88]

Application Category: Spouse (Wife) Non - Priority.
Application Submitted Online: 9th May
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Lahore, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 21st May
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 29th May
Supporting Documents Received At Sheffield: 30th May
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: 21.06.2018
Email received: 21.06.2018
Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): 30 june
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): 30 june
Decision Made: -
Contacted For Collection: -
Collection Made: -
Decision Of Application: -
Validity Of Visa: -
Please remember us in your dua's it takes alot pateince for this waiting procedeure, hoping to hear soon for a good news.

Recived phone call today from home office, asking me few questions regards to my employment and after a hour they called my employee, the guy did say it wont take long, we should recieve the text or email some time soon for the collection.

Please pray for us.

[A759]

Application Category: Spouse (Wife): Priority
Application Submitted Online: 14th May 2018
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): lahore. Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 22th May 2018
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 22nd May 2018
Supporting Documents Received At Sheffield: 23rd May 2018
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: 8th June 2018
Email received: 12th June 2018
Ihs payment request.12th june 2018.paid on next day and send email .
Call 2 time this wwek same answer awaiting decision .
Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if

[Gujarkhan]

Nothing to report here really. 60 days have past and 15 days since escalation will pass tomorrow. I emailed them for an update this was the reply

We escalated your case to the relevant department on 12.6. 18 .You should be contacted regarding your case within 15 working days from the date of escalation.
You have already been contacted on 29.6.18 regarding your application you may not receive any further correspondence until a decision has been made.

In contact with local mp and they said they can only intervene when u go past 6 months.

[fa31la]

Application Category: Spouse Husband (Priority).
Application Submitted Online: 11th May
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Islamabad, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 15th May
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 22nd May
Supporting Documents Received At Sheffield: 23rd May
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: 08.06.2018
Email received: 07.06.2018
Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): - No
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): - No


Called UKVI after 30 working days from biometrics appointment Case Esclated
This wait is horrible especially when uv paid for priority.

Decision Made: 2nd July 2018
Decision of application :Visa Granted Alhumdulillah
33 working days from biometrics appointment

Contacted For Collection: 2nd July 2018
Collection Made: 3rd July 2018
Validity Of Visa: 3rd July 2018 - 02nd August 2018

[MrsYounis]

Application Category: Spouse (Husband) none priority
Application Submitted Online: 28th March 2018
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Mirpur A.Z.K
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 5th April 2018
Husband recieved text 5th April 2018 saying Application has been forwarded to UKVI
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 9th April 2018
Recieved email on 18th April 2018 stating We are in receipt of a Visa Application for the above named person. We have noted that no pre-paid return enevelope. Please provide a suitable sized envelope with appropriate postage so we can return all the supporting documents to your Sponsor’s UK address.
Sent the pre paid envelope on 18th April 2018.

Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : Awaiting...

**update** recieved email 21.4.18 - Your online application has been received at the UK Decision Making Centre. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.

**UPDATE**

Decision Made : Still Awaiting....

Decision Made : Rang up on 59th day (27th June) was told a decision had been made on 21st June and to just wait.
Waited heard nothing rang again on 29th June was told again to wait and someone will be in touch by 2nd July. Not heard anything so rang again on 2nd July and escalated. (DO NOT WASTE MONEY RINGING WAIT TILL AFTER 60 DAYS - WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY)

Contacted For Collection : Hubby got text today 4th July (66th day) that the application was recieved on 4.7.2018 he then later recieved a call to say come and collect passport. (I didn't recieve any emails or calls apart from them saying its in for consideration in April)

Collection Made : Hubby due to collect tomorrow Insha'Allah

Decision Of Application : N/A

Validity Of Visa: N/A

Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): Not that I am aware off...

Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No

plz make Dua for me

[Komaluroosa]

Category: spouse wife PRIORITY
Application submitted: 22 MAY 2018
& biometrics enrolled at :22MAY2018
Application forwarded to British High Commission on :22MAY 2018
Application under process at British High Commission on : 12JUNE 2018 received an email that application is being prepared for consideration of eco

Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 29th MAY2018
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on : HAVEN'T RECEIVED YET
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): NO

Contacted with 'decision made' : NO
Contacted for Collection :5JULY2018 received text
Collection made :5JULY2018
Decision of Application : VISA GRANTED ALHUMDULILLAH
30 WORKING DAYS TOTAL TIME.

[Komaluroosa]

Category: spouse wife PRIORITY
Application submitted: 20MAY 2018
& biometrics enrolled at :22MAY2018
Application forwarded to British High Commission on :22MAY 2018
Application under process at British High Commission on : 12JUNE 2018 received an email that application is being prepared for consideration of eco

Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 29th MAY2018
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on : HAVEN'T RECEIVED YET
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): NO

Contacted with 'decision made' : NO
Contacted for Collection :4JULY2018 received text
Collection made :4JULY2018
Decision of Application : VISA GRANTED ALHUMDULILLAH
30 WORKING DAYS TOTAL TIME.

[CR001]

@ user 'Nabeela78680' - Kindly respect that this is a TIMELINE THREAD ONLY all question posts or discussions should be made in a separate topic.

[MrsYounis]

**FINAL UPDATE***

Application Category: Spouse (Husband) none priority
Application Submitted Online: 28th March 2018
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Mirpur A.Z.K 
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 5th April 2018
Husband recieved text 5th April 2018 saying Application has been forwarded to UKVI 
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 9th April 2018 
Recieved email on 18th April 2018 stating We are in receipt of a Visa Application for the above named person. We have noted that no pre-paid return enevelope. Please provide a suitable sized envelope with appropriate postage so we can return all the supporting documents to your Sponsor’s UK address. 
Sent the pre paid envelope on 18th April 2018. 

Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : Awaiting... 

**update** recieved email 21.4.18 - Your online application has been received at the UK Decision Making Centre. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.

**UPDATE**

Decision Made : Still Awaiting....

Decision Made : Rang up on 59th day (27th June) was told a decision had been made on 21st June and to just wait.
Waited heard nothing rang again on 29th June was told again to wait and someone will be in touch by 2nd July. Not heard anything so rang again on 2nd July and escalated. (DO NOT WASTE MONEY RINGING WAIT TILL AFTER 60 DAYS - WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY) 

Contacted For Collection : Hubby got text today 4th July (66th day) that the application was recieved on 4.7.2018 he then later recieved a call to say come and collect passport. (I didn't recieve any emails or calls apart from them saying its in for consideration in April) 

Collection Made : 5th July 2018

Decision Of Application : Visa Granted

Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): Not that I am aware off... 

Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No

Alhamdulilah Visa granted - Entry 5th July-5th August.
Took a total off 66 days.
Wish all who are waiting the best of luck (p.s once conctacted for collection check your bank account. If you have had a refund for the NHS fees it means it hasn't gone through) May Allah swt make it easy for all of us.

Salaam.

[nara1]

My timeline

Country applying: Karachi, Pakistan
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Visa
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Online Application Completed: 10/04/2018
Bio-metrics taken: 13/04/2018
Documents sent to Sheffield: 19/04/2018
Documents received at Sheffield: 20/04/2018
Email from UKVI: 26/04/2018 - Your application has been received at UKVI and is being prepared for the Entry clearance Office.
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): Yes 11/05/2018. 15mins call. Called employer same day in the afternoon
Documents returned: Still Awaiting.
Decision made email from UKVI: Not Received
Decision made text from VFS : 05/07/2018 - Collected same day Alhumdulliah VISA GRANTED
VIgnette valid: 09/07/2018 - 08/08/2018

[mqa524]

Application Category: Spouse (Wife) Non - Priority.
Application Submitted Online: 7th Apr
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Karachi, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 11st Apr
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 18th Apr
Supporting Documents Received At Sheffield: 19th Apr
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: 29 Jun
Email received: 01 Jun
Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): - N/A
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): - N/A
Today is the 60th day and email received requesting to send the TB certificate again. The email I need to sent the doc to is not included in the email.
Decision Made: -
Contacted For Collection: -
Collection Made: -
Decision Of Application: -
Validity Of Visa: -

[CR001]

@ user ' mqa524' - Kindly respect that this is a TIMELINE THREAD ONLY all question posts or discussions should be made in a separate topic.

[SHA1504]

Application Category: Settlement (Wife) Priority
Application Submitted Online: 14th May
Biometrics & Passport Submission: Mirpur, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission: 18th May
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 22nd May
Supporting "" "" Received At Sheffield: 22nd May

No Correspondence From UKVI At All Untill 18th June.
Forgot To Mention (PRIORITY) On My Application Pack Or Send Priority Receipt.
Contacted UKVI Contact Centre On 18th June. General Info Given. No Update Given. Told To Wait 30 Days. Asked If My Application Is Being Considered As Priority But Told It Should Be On The System.

Emailed UKVI on 25th May. Asked About Priority And The Status Of My Application But Automated Email Reply Recieved After 2 Hours With No INFO.

Contacted UKVI Again On 25th May. Said 26 Days Gone But Have Not Received Any Correspondence. This Time The Person Was a Little More Helpful And Reassuring As He Confirmed My Application Is Being Prepared.
Same Night Received An Email With Much More Helpful Response.
"With regards to your enquiry....... , I can confirm that your application is being considered and is currently awaiting a decision"

Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: 28.06.2018

Contacted UKVI on 2nd july by email providing all the details but no reply so cobtacted again by phone on 3 July as it was 31st BD. Escalated the case, was told I should hear within 15 days.

Employer Contacted By UKVI : -
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI : -
Decision Made: -
Contacted For Collection: -
Collection Made: -
Decision Of Application: -
Validity Of Visa: -

[zhussain101]

Application Category: Settlement (Husband) NON PRIORITY
Application Submitted Online: 6th April 2018
Biometrics & Passport Submission: Islamabad, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission: 13th April 2018
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 25th April 2018
Supporting "" "" Received At Sheffield: 26th April 2018

Application Recieved Email - 02/06/2018

Youre Application is not straight forward Email recieved: 01/07/2018


Sponsor Contacted By UKVI : 06/07/2018 The Phone interview lasted approx 40 minutes, was asked general questions about spouse mostly interested in asking about Work pay, work duties, employers and my place of work.

Employer Contacted By UKVI : 06/07/2018, Employer was contacted straight after me and was asked the same questions to verify my statement

Waiting on decision email now Good luck to all applying its a long and difficult process my advice is dont contact UKVI until 4th month after application for update.

Decision Made: -
Contacted For Collection: -
Collection Made: -
Decision Of Application: -
Validity Of Visa: -

 

 

 

[skymoon]

Application Category: Spouse (Wife) Priority.
Application Submitted Online: 3rd May
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Mirpur, Pakistan
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 21st May
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield: 21st May
Supporting Documents Received At Sheffield: 23rd May
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: 04.07.2018
Email received: 25.05.2018
Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): - No
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): - No
Decision Made: - 29th June 2018
Contacted For Collection: - 4th July 2018
Collection Made: - 5th July 2018
Decision Of Application: - Refusal that your marriage is not subsisting.
Validity Of Visa: -
I emailed them on Monday 02/07/2018 that 30 working days have been completed and received reply same day after 2 hours that "we can confirm that we have made decision on your application but cannot discuss it over phone or in email". I will appeal again their refusal decision.

[Casa]

@sabz12 No question posts in this TIMELINE ONLY thread please.

[CR001]

Can members posting TIMELINE details ONLY post in the format below and not include paragraphs of information!!!

Application submitted & biometrics enrolled at :
Application forwarded to British High Commission on :
Application under process at British High Commission on :

Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on :
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on :
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable)

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