Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[networkers]

Hi All,

I have submitted my wife's spouse visa in Karachi centres on 23rd of Sept-2014 and still waiting for result. I have a query which is been in my mind and hope some knowledgeable and experienced people can answer my query. Thanks in advance!

I have been working for two jobs since two years. One of the job is full time and my annual income is £18K from this full time job.. The 2nd job is part time and its hourly based so the gross income differs every month. I submitted my all 12 payslips from Aug-13 to July-14 which shows 19K from 1st Job (My company paid my £250 commission for 4 months which) and £2.5K from 2nd job which is hourly. The total earning from both jobs during this period of Aug-13 to Jul-14 is around £21.5K. I have also submitted the original bank statements for 12 months. In all 12 months the gross salary from both jobs exceeds £1550 of threshold. Further in both employer letters my annual income is not mentioned.

My question is that is this enough to fulfil my financial requirements or they will only conciser only one job? Please reply me with clear answers. Many Thanks

Baliwa,

They'll consider both jobs, there isn't any limitation on number of jobs you can do to meet the financial requirement.

Hope this helps.

Networkers!

[roger354]

guys barclays is refusing to write a letter to verify the statement they printed at the branch, they said the stamp is enough proof, im feeling anxious as my original statement still hasn't arrived

Speak to your branch manager, tell him why you are asking for it.

he said it's against their policy im really angry now feel like swearing at them

[stillwaiting123]

My savings - Proof shown was bank statements, cheque numbers, statements from my parents showing the transfer - basically a paper trail. I showed all the working out etc. Please note if you use savings they will need to stay in your account for 2.5 years then 2.5 years again so a total of 5 years.

I wanted to ask those who's spouses have come to the UK. TB certificate my wife will get done again, but polio? Can polio be done at ISB airport?

Who said u have to have that money in account for 5yrs? That's not true that money is there to make up the shortfall on your wages..u use that money to live on?

Well initially your entry to clearance visa is for 2.5 years. The method you have relied on to bring your spouse over, that is the method you use. So let's say you actually earned £18,600.00 and you were granted the visa, you need to show that after 2.5 years. Same if you applied with savings etc. It's all in appendix fm 1.7. I do think the savings can be less though.

That is my take on it, and when I have spoke to others on different forums.

I understand what your saying but if ur working and have savings..the savings r just supposed to sit there for 5yrs?

[Very_Disappointed]

Hi All

I am hoping somebody on this forum can help me.
Firstly I am not new here but have registered with a different username.
My husband was granted his visa 4 months ago. He came to the UK right away and we have been living together since.
Sadly things are not looking very positive. I am getting very clear signs this marriage was just a way for him to come to the UK. I am aware I can notify the Home Office to have the spouse visa cancelled but my fear is he will dissapear and go into hiding. He has indicated during conversation it is easy to get asylum in this country.
Has anybody been through anything similar or know of any similar case.
I would really appreciate knowing what the Home Office do ang what the process is to curtail a spouse visa.

Thankyou

[alil2014]

Hi All,

I have submitted my wife's spouse visa in Karachi centres on 23rd of Sept-2014 and still waiting for result. I have a query which is been in my mind and hope some knowledgeable and experienced people can answer my query. Thanks in advance!

I have been working for two jobs since two years. One of the job is full time and my annual income is £18K from this full time job.. The 2nd job is part time and its hourly based so the gross income differs every month. I submitted my all 12 payslips from Aug-13 to July-14 which shows 19K from 1st Job (My company paid my £250 commission for 4 months which) and £2.5K from 2nd job which is hourly. The total earning from both jobs during this period of Aug-13 to Jul-14 is around £21.5K. I have also submitted the original bank statements for 12 months. In all 12 months the gross salary from both jobs exceeds £1550 of threshold. Further in both employer letters my annual income is not mentioned.

My question is that is this enough to fulfil my financial requirements or they will only conciser only one job? Please reply me with clear answers. Many Thanks

I'm sorry to say but the guidelines do specifically say that an employment letter is required; which needs to state the GROSS salary. The application may be delayed if they decide to ask you to submit a new employment letter or be rejected. It's up to the ECOs discretion.

The actual payslips seem fine. With salaried employment they will take the lowest payslip to work out your salary and for non-salaried they would add up the total of the payslips to work at your annual income.

[prayforus]

I understand what your saying but if ur working and have savings..the savings r just supposed to sit there for 5yrs?

As far as I'm aware it's the same amount for the first 2.5 years, then lesser amount after. I'll have to research more but that's how I've understood it.

[stillwaiting123]

I understand what your saying but if ur working and have savings..the savings r just supposed to sit there for 5yrs?

As far as I'm aware it's the same amount for the first 2.5 years, then lesser amount after. I'll have to research more but that's how I've understood it.

I've had a little look and it says after the initial 2.5yrs the second 2.5yrs both spouses income is considered as well as savings therefore it would be a lot easier

[prayforus]

I understand what your saying but if ur working and have savings..the savings r just supposed to sit there for 5yrs?

As far as I'm aware it's the same amount for the first 2.5 years, then lesser amount after. I'll have to research more but that's how I've understood it.

I've had a little look and it says after the initial 2.5yrs the second 2.5yrs both spouses income is considered as well as savings therefore it would be a lot easier

Ah yes, thought I'd missed something. It's the second 2.5 years which is easier, but that's at FILR. The first 2.5 years I think are crucial.

[stillwaiting123]

I've had a little look and it says after the initial 2.5yrs the second 2.5yrs both spouses income is considered as well as savings therefore it would be a lot easier

Ah yes, thought I'd missed something. It's the second 2.5 years which is easier, but that's at FILR. The first 2.5 years I think are crucial.

Yes in sha Allah all processes run smoothly u r through the first stage please pray for me too have been waiting since June

[Baliwa]

Hi All,

I have submitted my wife's spouse visa in Karachi centres on 23rd of Sept-2014 and still waiting for result. I have a query which is been in my mind and hope some knowledgeable and experienced people can answer my query. Thanks in advance!

I have been working for two jobs since two years. One of the job is full time and my annual income is £18K from this full time job.. The 2nd job is part time and its hourly based so the gross income differs every month. I submitted my all 12 payslips from Aug-13 to July-14 which shows 19K from 1st Job (My company paid my £250 commission for 4 months which) and £2.5K from 2nd job which is hourly. The total earning from both jobs during this period of Aug-13 to Jul-14 is around £21.5K. I have also submitted the original bank statements for 12 months. In all 12 months the gross salary from both jobs exceeds £1550 of threshold. Further in both employer letters my annual income is not mentioned.

My question is that is this enough to fulfil my financial requirements or they will only conciser only one job? Please reply me with clear answers. Many Thanks

I'm sorry to say but the guidelines do specifically say that an employment letter is required; which needs to state the GROSS salary. The application may be delayed if they decide to ask you to submit a new employment letter or be rejected. It's up to the ECOs discretion.

The actual payslips seem fine. With salaried employment they will take the lowest payslip to work out your salary and for non-salaried they would add up the total of the payslips to work at your annual income.

I have submitted the actual payslips and original bank statements. The employer letter stated everything except gross salary I am afraid. Are you sure it will affect my case?

[Baliwa]

Hi All,

I have submitted my wife's spouse visa in Karachi centres on 23rd of Sept-2014 and still waiting for result. I have a query which is been in my mind and hope some knowledgeable and experienced people can answer my query. Thanks in advance!

I have been working for two jobs since two years. One of the job is full time and my annual income is £18K from this full time job.. The 2nd job is part time and its hourly based so the gross income differs every month. I submitted my all 12 payslips from Aug-13 to July-14 which shows 19K from 1st Job (My company paid my £250 commission for 4 months which) and £2.5K from 2nd job which is hourly. The total earning from both jobs during this period of Aug-13 to Jul-14 is around £21.5K. I have also submitted the original bank statements for 12 months. In all 12 months the gross salary from both jobs exceeds £1550 of threshold. Further in both employer letters my annual income is not mentioned.

My question is that is this enough to fulfil my financial requirements or they will only conciser only one job? Please reply me with clear answers. Many Thanks

Baliwa,

They'll consider both jobs, there isn't any limitation on number of jobs you can do to meet the financial requirement.

Hope this helps.

Networkers!

In my employment letter I forget to mentioned the Gross annual salary. However I have submitted 12 month Payslips and 12 months Original bank statements for both jobs. Someone reply me that it can lead to Rejection? Is it true? Please reply. Thanks.

[alil2014]

Baliwa,

They'll consider both jobs, there isn't any limitation on number of jobs you can do to meet the financial requirement.

Hope this helps.

Networkers![/quote]


In my employment letter I forget to mentioned the Gross annual salary. However I have submitted 12 month Payslips and 12 months Original bank statements for both jobs. Someone reply me that it can lead to Rejection? Is it true? Please reply. Thanks.[/quote]

Yes it can. It all depends on the ECO if they ask you new employment letter confirming salary or reject. The employment letter is a requirement and it has to state GROSS salary

[Baliwa]

Baliwa,

They'll consider both jobs, there isn't any limitation on number of jobs you can do to meet the financial requirement.

Hope this helps.

Networkers!

In my employment letter I forget to mentioned the Gross annual salary. However I have submitted 12 month Payslips and 12 months Original bank statements for both jobs. Someone reply me that it can lead to Rejection? Is it true? Please reply. Thanks.[/quote]

Yes it can. It all depends on the ECO if they ask you new employment letter confirming salary or reject. The employment letter is a requirement and it has to state GROSS salary[/quote]

So you saying there is only two ways now either they ask for resubmit the employment letter stating Gross or Rejection? Is there any minor chances they can accept submitted employment letter?

[alil2014]

Baliwa,

They'll consider both jobs, there isn't any limitation on number of jobs you can do to meet the financial requirement.

Hope this helps.

Networkers!

In my employment letter I forget to mentioned the Gross annual salary. However I have submitted 12 month Payslips and 12 months Original bank statements for both jobs. Someone reply me that it can lead to Rejection? Is it true? Please reply. Thanks.

Yes it can. It all depends on the ECO if they ask you new employment letter confirming salary or reject. The employment letter is a requirement and it has to state GROSS salary[/quote]

So you saying there is only two ways now either they ask for resubmit the employment letter stating Gross or Rejection? Is there any minor chances they can accept submitted employment letter?[/quote]

You can only Wait now. As I said it is the ECOs discretion whether he asks you or your employer to clarify. Inshallah it works out well

[Ket1]

guys barclays is refusing to write a letter to verify the statement they printed at the branch, they said the stamp is enough proof, im feeling anxious as my original statement still hasn't arrived

Speak to your branch manager, tell him why you are asking for it.

he said it's against their policy im really angry now feel like swearing at them

Ino loads of people who have applied with the printed off bank statements just stamped and its never been a problem as it has the Barclays header on so should b enuf

[GravelyConcerned]

For those interested

15th May 2014- first application at MIRPUR , acknowledgement email recieved

16th June 2014 - chaser email to UKVI who advised 1) decision delayed pending enquiries, 2) we have 24 weeks anyway

30th October - second chaser email to UKVI reminding them their 24 week service standard had been
Breached, and status request. Advised due to backlog of cases that had been on hold, usual
Service standard didn't apply and just wait your turn

11th November 2014- visa granted
12th November 2014 - call to ask the
Bhabi to collect her documents/passport
13th November 2014- bhabi picked passport from
MIRPUR and the rest is history......


Alhamdulillah

Just hoping
The rest of the journey goes smoothly ...


For those interested in what and how, it's your kismet .
My bhabis was not a thorough or comprehensive application. Lyca mobile print out, few bank statements plus payslips of which 2 months were backdated and pay was
Not on regular dates, local authority and employer letter and pretty much that's it

We were fully prepped and expecting a rejection. But hum
Tho insaan hea, Allah hs planned what is best. Dua karna for my bhabi to have a safe journey here

[Laiba1234]

For those interested

15th May 2014- first application at MIRPUR , acknowledgement email recieved

16th June 2014 - chaser email to UKVI who advised 1) decision delayed pending enquiries, 2) we have 24 weeks anyway

30th October - second chaser email to UKVI reminding them their 24 week service standard had been
Breached, and status request. Advised due to backlog of cases that had been on hold, usual
Service standard didn't apply and just wait your turn

11th November 2014- visa granted
12th November 2014 - call to ask the
Bhabi to collect her documents/passport
13th November 2014- bhabi picked passport from
MIRPUR and the rest is history......


Alhamdulillah

Just hoping
The rest of the journey goes smoothly ...


For those interested in what and how, it's your kismet .
My bhabis was not a thorough or comprehensive application. Lyca mobile print out, few bank statements plus payslips of which 2 months were backdated and pay was
Not on regular dates, local authority and employer letter and pretty much that's it

We were fully prepped and expecting a rejection. But hum
Tho insaan hea, Allah hs planned what is best. Dua karna for my bhabi to have a safe journey here

Do you know what enquiries they did? Am just wondering if they actually do enquiries or if they just say it.

[GravelyConcerned]

For those interested

15th May 2014- first application at MIRPUR , acknowledgement email recieved

16th June 2014 - chaser email to UKVI who advised 1) decision delayed pending enquiries, 2) we have 24 weeks anyway

30th October - second chaser email to UKVI reminding them their 24 week service standard had been
Breached, and status request. Advised due to backlog of cases that had been on hold, usual
Service standard didn't apply and just wait your turn

11th November 2014- visa granted
12th November 2014 - call to ask the
Bhabi to collect her documents/passport
13th November 2014- bhabi picked passport from
MIRPUR and the rest is history......


Alhamdulillah

Just hoping
The rest of the journey goes smoothly ...


For those interested in what and how, it's your kismet .
My bhabis was not a thorough or comprehensive application. Lyca mobile print out, few bank statements plus payslips of which 2 months were backdated and pay was
Not on regular dates, local authority and employer letter and pretty much that's it

We were fully prepped and expecting a rejection. But hum
Tho insaan hea, Allah hs planned what is best. Dua karna for my bhabi to have a safe journey here

Do you know what enquiries they did? Am just wondering if they actually do enquiries or if they just say it.[/quotes


As far as I'm aware, none.

My friend is a solicitor, works at a national firm. They called her firm and grilled them when she applied for her visa for her husband. I know they didn't call
My brothers employers

The local authority guy who creates a certificate to show no overcrowding if the person comes over.... He did tell he DID receive a call in respect of a different application

So they DO make enquiries and follow up. Im not aware of any. It's your luck

Also my bhabi is pregnant. I think that pretty much seals a genuine and subsisting relationship despite a 5 year gap since marriage and first application

Anyone know what border control are like on entry? Are they awkward?

[rudey786]

Guys im submitting online application but my payment has come up twice unsuccessful!
I've got plenty of funds to pay for it and i know I've entererd everything correctly - it comes up with like 7 reasons why payment was unsuccessful!!

What do i do???

[stillwaiting123]

Congrats to all who have received visas today..may Allah keep u happy and please pray for the rest of us..any news on any June applications?

[roger354]

what happens when we reach gerry what other forms we have to fill there?

[Moa7]

what happens when we reach gerry what other forms we have to fill there?

You dont have to fill any forms there. But make sure to have a photocopied set of your entire document set including any pictures, statements, ANYTHING, otherwise they will make you do that at gerry's at four times normal market price

[Moa7]

Guys, for my IELTS certificate, instead of the original I submitted a photocopy of my certificate with my application, that too just in case, because according to the guidelines available online it says "no documents required" for IELTS taken after April or July 2012 (dont remember exact month).

Now reading through this forum and realizing that the ECO's are moody, irresponsible and incompetent people, I am getting a little worried whether they can refuse my visa on the basis that I haven't submitted my original IELTS certificate, even though thats in line with their own rules .

What do you guys think?

[khan2013]

Guys im submitting online application but my payment has come up twice unsuccessful!
I've got plenty of funds to pay for it and i know I've entered everything correctly - it comes up with like 7 reasons why payment was unsuccessful!!

What do i do???

You need to speak to your bank and ask them why was the transaction declined.Some times the bank don't allow multiple transactions.Your account and home address should also be the same.

[th3]

Congrats!! prayforus and co.

Who said it's kismet??

It is yea... all taqdir