Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[phaara]

which documents they mostly askd guys

[reeree]

Hi All,

I'm new to this forum.

My husband applied for settlement in October 2013!!!! 9 months on, we are still waiting.

He got called for an interview today at Islamabad embassy, but they never handed him his passport back like they did with many others.
They have advised him, that he will need to collect it from Gerry's office in Lahore next week.
A few people mentioned, that this would mean his visa application has been unsuccessful.

We are all so worried. Does anyone know if this means that his visa has actually been decline?

I meet all the spousal application requirements. The only minor issue is that my husband overstayed in the UK in the past, but made a voluntary departure back to Pakistan last year.

Mu husband did mention that they asked him alot of questions surrounding his TOEIC test, however he handled his full interview in English as his English is very good and his TOEIC certificate is also genuine.

So why did my husband not get his documents back today?

Congratulations to all, who managed to make successful spousal applications.

Any help would be appreciated.

Hi Guys,

Congratulations to everyone that got their visa's!!!

Im still waiting for my wife's visa we applied on 1st April 2014 and handed in documents on 4th April 2014. My wife missed 2 calls today from this number 051 201 2000, i had a look on the net and its Islamabad's British embassy number and she missed the call

The guys who had calls recently did u receive a call from the same number?
Do you think you would know why Islamabad will be calling her because we made our application in Lahore.

Thanks for your help guys

Hi Guys,

My wife received the call today and they told her to come in for a interview tomorrow in Islamabad and she applied from Lahore so shes going to be travelling there.

They said to her after her interview she will get her passport back, wonder what there gonna ask her?

Hope its good news..Pray for us inshallah..

[Ket1]

which documents they mostly askd guys

sory wot dyu mean

[reeree]

My husband also went today, but they never granted him visa.

Does this mean - that he's been declined?

Alhamdulillah my wife's visa was granted today, she had her interview and then she got her visa afterwards.

Congratulations.
List the set of questions they asked your wife plz.

[reeree]

Hi All,

I'm new to this forum.

My husband applied for settlement in October 2013!!!! 9 months on, we are still waiting.

He got called for an interview today at Islamabad embassy, but they never handed him his passport back like they did with many others.
They have advised him, that he will need to collect it from Gerry's office in Lahore next week.
A few people mentioned, that this would mean his visa application has been unsuccessful.

We are all so worried. Does anyone know if this means that his visa has actually been decline?

I meet all the spousal application requirements. The only minor issue is that my husband overstayed in the UK in the past, but made a voluntary departure back to Pakistan last year.

Mu husband did mention that they asked him alot of questions surrounding his TOEIC test, however he handled his full interview in English as his English is very good and his TOEIC certificate is also genuine.

So why did my husband not get his documents back today?

Congratulations to all, who managed to make successful spousal applications.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Kuffs]

I checked your email as 'zishan_javaid_@hotmail.co.uk' I could not find
this email address form our database. I was wondering where you have sent
emails.

Regarding your current visa status, our system shows the decision for your
application has been delayed on 23/06/2014 whilst further enquiries are
conducted. I was wondering whether you received an email that contains
'@fco.gov.uk'. Could you also check your spam and junk email box too. Could
you also check the automatic delete function of you email setup. Once
found, you will see the specific instruction that within how many days you
will need to send more original documents (or a scanned copy) within a
certain time limit. It is your responsibility to check your spam and junk
mail box. Please ensure you send more supporting document within the
specified time limit. It was 23rd of June, I hope you still have this
email.

Could you please have a look this information for the processing time.
Each application is assessed individually and processing times may vary,
hence applicants are requested to be patient and wait for the processing to
be completed. We will contact you once a decision has been made or, if
necessary, while your application is being considered.
We have service standards for processing UK visa applications. The
standards below relate only to applications made at our visa application
centres overseas and not to in-country leave to remain or settlement
applications. Our standards say that we will process:
90 per cent of non-settlement applications within 3 weeks, 98 per cent
within 6 weeks and 100 per cent within 12 weeks of the application date.
and 95 per cent of settlement applications within 12 weeks of the
application date and 100 per cent within 24 weeks of the application date.
Please note that we define 1 week as 5 working days. Your patient is much
appreciated. Could you kindly wait for UKVI or the VAC to contact you.

Unfortunately, we are unable to expedite the physical document process. We
are unable to see an electronic paper form on the screen and we are not
able to monitor the reason of delay as we are not the Entry Clearance
Officer (ECO) at the British High Commission. We only can check the visa
status at this stage.

That is the reply I got after emailing ukvi 3 times. I read someone else has had a similar response to this. I have been checking my junk and inbox folder everyday and nothing has come through regarding add docs, so am I right in assuming this seems to be a generic email from ukvi and I shouldn't be too worried?

Also my MP got back to me and said that it was still being processed and how they have to check with different areas outside of ukvi eg local councils, the police etc and once these checks are completed they will let my wide know. There was no mention of add docs, so am I right to assume it is still being processed and there is no need for add docs?

Thanks and congrats to all those who have got their visas, may Allah help us.

[phaara]

which documents they mostly askd guys

sory wot dyu mean

I meant whch further documents bhc normally ask

[sami3]

my wife said she will tell me tonight shes travelling back now, will post them later tonight[/quote]

Congrats MashAllah please can you tell me when did you apply? and also what English test did she take?

[reeree]

My husband also had his interview today.
Here are some of the questions they asked him:

- What is your wife's name?
- Where does your wife live?
- What is your wife's favourite colour?
- Where does your wife work?
- How many points did you get in your TOEIC test?
- When did you do your TOEIC test?
- What day of the week are we on?
- What is your favourite TV programme?


(some of these questions, are totally random and irrelevant to the application. But i think they ask them to test your English skills)

I hope this helps!! xx

Alhamdulillah my wife's visa was granted today, she had her interview and then she got her visa afterwards.

Congratulations.
List the set of questions they asked your wife plz.

my wife said she will tell me tonight shes travelling back now, will post them later tonight

[sami3]

Please anyone who got visa with ETS English Test certificate? Please can you tell me what english test did she take? My MP wants to see a proof that people are getting visa with ETS certificate. My wife applied on 20th January, 2014.

JazakAllah

[Ket1]

which documents they mostly askd guys

sory wot dyu mean

I meant whch further documents bhc normally ask

it depends on the case, its to do with your income. myn was they didnt believe i worked cuz of a mistake on my wage slip altho i had an employer letter and they could have just rang him up and confirmed it. I have sent further evidence that i do work there including another letter from my employer and copies of my cheques which shows I have been getting paid by them.

[phaara]

Hi All,

I'm new to this forum.

My husband applied for settlement in October 2013!!!! 9 months on, we are still waiting.

He got called for an interview today at Islamabad embassy, but they never handed him his passport back like they did with many others.
They have advised him, that he will need to collect it from Gerry's office in Lahore next week.
A few people mentioned, that this would mean his visa application has been unsuccessful.

We are all so worried. Does anyone know if this means that his visa has actually been decline?

I meet all the spousal application requirements. The only minor issue is that my husband overstayed in the UK in the past, but made a voluntary departure back to Pakistan last year.

Mu husband did mention that they asked him alot of questions surrounding his TOEIC test, however he handled his full interview in English as his English is very good and his TOEIC certificate is also genuine.

So why did my husband not get his documents back today?

Congratulations to all, who managed to make successful spousal applications.

Any help would be appreciated.

[phaara]

As many applicants got visa straight away after interview don't mean that othr applicant will not.. Don't get upset and be positive.. Maybe there was some process going on and in btween they called ur hubby for intervw maybe thats why they want to take 1 more week.. As u r saying that you r up to the mark MA and ur hubby also fluent in english so hopefuly inshaALLAH they wil grant visa

[ALWAYSHOPE]

hey everyone
I am new to this forum. been reading it a while but thought i would join now
I applied in October, got a letter in april saying it will go on hold and have 3 weeks to send additional info its now been 2 months no reply can anyone tell me if they received an acknowledgement letter after sending any additional documents and after how long did they receive a reply? I prey for you all inshallah, i see a few people here are in the same boat as me would appreciate it if anyone could let me know

Can anyones whos case is on hold please let me know of their situation regarding contact with the BHC in Islamabad and whether they have also received acknowledgement letters?

My husband application was on hold after sending further documents we emailed them and asked whether they received the documents, there response was they did.

After 2 months we emailed them again asking whether they accepted the documents or not, unfortunately there reply was they cannot make a decision on documents sent and therefore our application remains on hold until the legal income threshold hearing decision is known.

[sami3]

Please anyone who got visa with ETS English Test certificate? Please can you tell me what english test did she take? My MP wants to see a proof that people are getting visa with ETS certificate. My wife applied on 20th January, 2014.

JazakAllah

[reeree]

Thank you very much for your kind words.

In sha Allah, I am hoping that he will get it.

I think we were more panicked at what people were saying there.
Because they got their visa's straight away, and said that any people who never means that they will be hearing bad news.

Let's hope Allah showers us with his mercy.

I've been waiting too long :'(

As many applicants got visa straight away after interview don't mean that othr applicant will not.. Don't get upset and be positive.. Maybe there was some process going on and in btween they called ur hubby for intervw maybe thats why they want to take 1 more week.. As u r saying that you r up to the mark MA and ur hubby also fluent in english so hopefuly inshaALLAH they wil grant visa

[ALWAYSHOPE]

Alwayshope its on the Brit cits twitter site lol I just seen it lol that's exactly what it says there

Thanks, can you please post the link to the website so i can check it out.

[ALWAYSHOPE]

Assalam Alaikum All,

I have been following this thread for over 7 months now while my wife's visa application was in process.

First Application: Applied 28 Nov from Karachi
Refused: Mid March due to English Language Requirement

Reapplied: 8th May 2014 from Karachi
Documents Submitted: 16th May in Karachi
Call for Collection on 12th June
Collected on 13th June, Visa granted, stamped on 10th June

I have found a lot of comfort in reading your posts, and pray that Inshallah all your visa applications are processed quickly.

I did a lot of thorough reading for the application, and would like to share my contents list with you in the hope it may guide some of you.

Contents

Section A: Applicant Information
1. Applicant’s Letter of Introduction
2. Application Form
3. Appendix 2
4. Previous Application Refusal Letter
5. Passport with 2 passport size photographs
6. Previous Passport
7. Original NIC Card/Letter stating name of Spouse
8. Original Birth Certificate
9. English Language Proficiency
- a. IELTS Test Results Certificate
- b. Results Comparison Snapshot from UKBA website
10. Tuberculosis Test Certificate
11. Biometric Information

Section B: Sponsor Information
1. Sponsor’s Letter of Introduction
2. Copy of British Passport (New)
3. Copy of British Passport (Old)
4. Original Birth Certificate
5. Employment and Financial Information
- a. Payslips from last 8 months
- b. P60 from Tax Year 2012/13
- c. Bank Account Statement for last 8 months showing deposited wages
- d. Letter from Current Employer
6. Accommodation
- a. Original Tenancy Agreement
- b. Letter from Property Owner

Section C: Applicant-Sponsor Relationship
1. Marriage
- a. Original Marriage Certificate
- b. Attested English Translation
- c. Photos from Nikkah (Mosque)
- d. Photos from Nikkah Reception (with details on family members)
2. Intervening Devotion
- a. Covering Letter
- b. Flight tickets for December 2013/January 2014
- c. Flight tickets for May 2014
- d. Payment and Delivery Receipts for Gift sent on Valentine’s Day (Flowers and Card)
- e. Payment and Delivery Receipts for Gift sent on Birthday (Cake)
- f. Whatsapp Log (Messaging)
- g. Viber Log (Voice Calls)
- h. Skype Log (Video Calls)
- i. Facebook Chat Log
- j. Email Log
- k. Casual Photos

Thanks for posting the detailed list. This list will definately help those who are applying or reapplying for entry clearance application. Also congratulations.

[dx6666]

My husband also went today, but they never granted him visa.

Does this mean - that he's been declined?

Alhamdulillah my wife's visa was granted today, she had her interview and then she got her visa afterwards.

Congratulations.
List the set of questions they asked your wife plz.

If He didn't get his visa today it does not mean its declined. Be positive Inshallah your husband will also be granted visa.

[ALWAYSHOPE]

Alhamdulillah my wife's visa was granted today, she had her interview and then she got her visa afterwards.

Congratulations !

[phaara]

Thank you very much for your kind words.

In sha Allah, I am hoping that he will get it.

I think we were more panicked at what people were saying there.
Because they got their visa's straight away, and said that any people who never means that they will be hearing bad news.

Let's hope Allah showers us with his mercy.

I've been waiting too long :'(

As many applicants got visa straight away after interview don't mean that othr applicant will not.. Don't get upset and be positive.. Maybe there was some process going on and in btween they called ur hubby for intervw maybe thats why they want to take 1 more week.. As u r saying that you r up to the mark MA and ur hubby also fluent in english so hopefuly inshaALLAH they wil grant visa

Ameen inshaALLAH we all will get in this month of blessing.
Yes we ppl easily go panic n start thinking negative even i also sometime infact its the time to ask mercy n have faith. Allah wil listen inshaALLAH

[reeree]

Alhamdulillah my wife's visa was granted today, she had her interview and then she got her visa afterwards.

Congratulations !

Congratulations!! xx

[tallojani]

Congrats to all those received their visas and duwas for those still waiting.

[Ket1]

hey everyone
I am new to this forum. been reading it a while but thought i would join now
I applied in October, got a letter in april saying it will go on hold and have 3 weeks to send additional info its now been 2 months no reply can anyone tell me if they received an acknowledgement letter after sending any additional documents and after how long did they receive a reply? I prey for you all inshallah, i see a few people here are in the same boat as me would appreciate it if anyone could let me know

Can anyones whos case is on hold please let me know of their situation regarding contact with the BHC in Islamabad and whether they have also received acknowledgement letters?

My husband application was on hold after sending further documents we emailed them and asked whether they received the documents, there response was they did.

After 2 months we emailed them again asking whether they accepted the documents or not, unfortunately there reply was they cannot make a decision on documents sent and therefore our application remains on hold until the legal income threshold hearing decision is known.

Thank you for replyin! im sory to hear that i always do duwa for u all i hope ALLAH makes things easier its a horrible process. with me they emailed saying they recived thm begining may (i sent docs on 29 april) then june 5 (received 13 june) they sent my husband a letter in pak sayin they have pased thm onto an ECO and since then i emailed las week n on 23 june they still sed the eco hasnt made a decision

they mess u around relly bad, they sometimes say an eco has them and sometimes say thry still have not passed them on they r telling me all sorts and at one point said that i was the applicant and my husband my sponsor! when its the otha way round, r u plannning on re applyin or waiting nw?

[dx6666]

Alhamdulillah my wife's visa was granted today, she had her interview and then she got her visa afterwards.

Congratulations !

Congratulations!! xx

Thank you everyone. My Dua's are for everyone inshallah you or your spouses will get the visa's soon.