Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[shaz359]

Hello,

Can someone tell me I had applied from lahore on the 25th of October and submitted documents on the 1st nov 2014. I have still not heard any reply.
Also I contacted ukvi last week to track my application however still not heard anything from them.
What stage has the Lahore applications got to?
This wait is too much
Congrats to all have got their visas make dua I get mines very soon also

[Optimus Prime]

It's so nice to see the visas coming in now and that silent readers of this forum are now starting to take part. I would encourage anyone who is reading this post who is a silent reader to please register and share your thoughts, comments, queries, criticisms. Even if you're on here to have a small rant, we all understand!

I wanted to ask if there is anyone in this forum who applied in October who has received a response. I feel I'm the only one left

Did you escalate again and get a response this time?

Yeah bro, I just sent through another escalation request just now. Will update once I get a response.

[Shreen]

It's so nice to see the visas coming in now and that silent readers of this forum are now starting to take part. I would encourage anyone who is reading this post who is a silent reader to please register and share your thoughts, comments, queries, criticisms. Even if you're on here to have a small rant, we all understand!

I wanted to ask if there is anyone in this forum who applied in October who has received a response. I feel I'm the only one left

Did you escalate again and get a response this time?

Yeah bro, I just sent through another escalation request just now. Will update once I get a response.

Im still waiting i applied frm islamabad so jus waiting for the emails frm bhc !! Lets see when they come as its been a week already since i got an escalted update thats applocation is concluded !!

[saf786]

So happy to see all these good news InshaAllah

Can I get help with a question which I am sure has been asked many times

IF I am applying as self employed and 2 of my statements fall below £1550, but overall the whole years financial requirement are met; because the 12 months add up to £18600 or even more, would that still be refused ??

Hi saf, was browsing through and saw no one answered this.

Remember self employed is net profit not gross!

You need £18600 gross net profit so after all deductions have been made.

If your accounts are showing you are earning just £1550 a months then once all deductions have been made you will fall short of the threshold.

I have applied as self employed too hence why I know. My in on was 44k gross and £24,000 net

Hey humawaqas

Thank you for replying x

My incone monthly varies each month but is always above 1550 except for the 2 months I mentioned

If you or anyone knows how they work self employment out, can u please share it so I can work it out too

Thank you

[alil2014]

Thanks Ket1, was he/she asked about any other documentation apart from TB cert at border control except passport obviously?

Thanks

Regards

Hi when my wife arrived to the UK two weeks ago at Manchester airport Nothing was asked of us, not even TB certificate etc. They did ask if she had an old passport And we told the immigration officer that it had been lost, that delayed us for about 15 minutes (presume they did some checks). But apart from that no issues or questions. This may have been because I was travelling to the UK with her.

Always be honest and truthful with the immigration officers and you have nothing to worry about. They even asked me if she needed a translator, when they queried the lost passport lol.

But it's always advised to carry your visa application docs in hand luggage so that if they do query anything you have all the docs at hand.

Also make sure the polio test is done. You can get that done at most hospitals in Pakistan for free or from the airport who will charge you.

[Bill07]

Thanks Alil2014,

Great advice, much appreciated.

Applied: 27-10-14 ISB
Escalated: 23-12-2014
Processed: 26-01-15 (1 email response to update request)
Processed + concluded with ref email: 28-01-15
Documents arrived at Gerrys: 28-01-15
Documents collected: 29-01-2015 visa issued.
No interview.

Regards

[fiza87]

Our application got refused today. I am not in a good state since this morning.I can't concentrate at work. I don't blame the immigration dept as they did thier job right. My husband recieved only one email with GWF ref at 10.00 am pak time. I just knew that the visa has been rejected. Our application got refused because i sent all documents in early october but my husband didn't apply until november because his passport was sent for renewel. My bank statement and payslips were missing for the month of October as i recieve salary at the end of each month. If i had known this earlier, i would have provided my most updated bank statement and payslip. Now i am thinking of re-applying again. If someone had the same issue then please guide me.

All the best to all the November applicants. Please be positive and patient. Hopefully , you will defiently hear good news in next coming weeks

Salaam Sis- so sorry to read your message as I was in the exact same situation and it felt as though I was reading my own post. I was also refused for the same reason as I was out of the 28 days requirement by a few days and visa was rejected on that basis only

My advise would be to just apply again- provide a cover letter explaining why you were refused and why you failed to provide latest wage slip and that you are submitting them all now and inshAllah you should get your visa 2nd round

I did the same thing and husband picked up his passport today

Let me know if you need any more help x

W.salaam, thank you very much and congratulations to you!!!. I am re-applying but should i mention why my visa got refused previously? if so what kind of info should i provide. Can you please inbox me an example of your cover letter?

[omarinbox]

On this whole 2 email thing.

My wife got an email today that the BHC in Islamabad had processed and it was being sent to the centre.

Is this the first email people are talking about?

[humawakas2014]

So happy to see all these good news InshaAllah

Can I get help with a question which I am sure has been asked many times

IF I am applying as self employed and 2 of my statements fall below £1550, but overall the whole years financial requirement are met; because the 12 months add up to £18600 or even more, would that still be refused ??

Hi saf, was browsing through and saw no one answered this.

Remember self employed is net profit not gross!

You need £18600 gross net profit so after all deductions have been made.

If your accounts are showing you are earning just £1550 a months then once all deductions have been made you will fall short of the threshold.

I have applied as self employed too hence why I know. My in on was 44k gross and £24,000 net

Hey humawaqas

Thank you for replying x

My incone monthly varies each month but is always above 1550 except for the 2 months I mentioned

If you or anyone knows how they work self employment out, can u please share it so I can work it out too

Thank you

Hi Saf,

So your gross income per month is £1550 but then after costs what is left?

as mentioned it is gross net profit that needs to be £18600 or above.

For example if you earn £40,000 per year total from sales then after the costs of stock or what ever service you provide the money left over must exceed £18600 yearly.

Inbox me for more info

[akhan48]

On this whole 2 email thing.

My wife got an email today that the BHC in Islamabad had processed and it was being sent to the centre.

Is this the first email people are talking about?

You should get one that mentions "processed" and one that says "concluded' (with a Ref No.) if your visa has been granted. They usually come just minutes apart.

[fiza87]

Our application got refused today. I am not in a good state since this morning.I can't concentrate at work. I don't blame the immigration dept as they did thier job right. My husband recieved only one email with GWF ref at 10.00 am pak time. I just knew that the visa has been rejected. Our application got refused because i sent all documents in early october but my husband didn't apply until november because his passport was sent for renewel. My bank statement and payslips were missing for the month of October as i recieve salary at the end of each month. If i had known this earlier, i would have provided my most updated bank statement and payslip. Now i am thinking of re-applying again. If someone had the same issue then please guide me.

All the best to all the November applicants. Please be positive and patient. Hopefully , you will defiently hear good news in next coming weeks

First of all everyone, completely believe in the two email theory. I got one email yesterday. Went to collect my pqssprt today and my visa was refused. But I don't feel sad at all AlhamdoLillah. Everything happens for the best and we should all have faith in Allah Subhaan wa Taala!

I will post my reasons soon. But to summarise they refused because of the 28 days wage slips rule. It was our solicitors fault. Oh well!

Fiza87 please don't worry everything will be alright! Just apply again and have faith in Allah! I will pray for you too InshaAllah

Congratulations Bill07 and fullahs on getting your visas. Happy married life!

Hey AyeM.Ali, Thank you very much. I will pray for you too. I am feeling a lot better now. Its very frustrating when you're counting each and every day and making preparations, unknowing what the outcome will be. Then you have to start all again. May allah give us more strength. Ameen

[omarinbox]

On this whole 2 email thing.

My wife got an email today that the BHC in Islamabad had processed and it was being sent to the centre.

Is this the first email people are talking about?

You should get one that mentions "processed" and one that says "concluded' (with a Ref No.) if your visa has been granted. They usually come just minutes apart.

It seems we've only got a "processed" docs etc still to arrive at the Visa centre for pickup.

I feel awful now. I can't tell ,y wife this I have tp prepare to console her.

[Shreen]

On this whole 2 email thing.

My wife got an email today that the BHC in Islamabad had processed and it was being sent to the centre.

Is this the first email people are talking about?

You should get one that mentions "processed" and one that says "concluded' (with a Ref No.) if your visa has been granted. They usually come just minutes apart.

It seems we've only got a "processed" docs etc still to arrive at the Visa centre for pickup.

I feel awful now. I can't tell ,y wife this I have tp prepare to console her.

@omarinbox


What time did u recieve this email please ?

[omarinbox]

Hold on my wife just tells me she received a concluded email today.

BIG weight off my mind!

[Shreen]

Hold on my wife just tells me she received a concluded email today.

BIG weight off my mind!

Well done:) after hw long did she recieve the 2nd email please tell me ?

[Shreen]

@omarinbox

Comgrats it must be a relief

Did ur wife recieve it today ? A day apart or was it yesterday ? Hw long apart was the 2 emails ?

[AyeM.Ali]

Hold on my wife just tells me she received a concluded email today.

BIG weight off my mind!

Congratulations in advance!

[Bill07]

Hi guys,

Does anyone know if there is a requirement to travel within 28 days or a given period once the visa has been issued?

Also in order to apply for ILR Is there a requirement to spend a continuous amount of time in UK before visa expires?

Would appreciate advice.

Thank

Applied: 27-10-14 ISB
Escalated: 23-12-2014
Processed: 26-01-15 (1 email response to update request)
Processed + concluded with ref email: 28-01-15
Documents arrived at Gerrys: 28-01-15
Documents collected: 29-01-2015 visa issued.
No interview.

Regards

[tallojani]

Hi guys,

Does anyone know if there is a requirement to travel within 28 days or a given period once the visa has been issued?

Also in order to apply for ILR Is there a requirement to spend a continuous amount of time in UK before visa expires?

Would appreciate advice.

Thank

Applied: 27-10-14 ISB
Escalated: 23-12-2014
Processed: 26-01-15 (1 email response to update request)
Processed + concluded with ref email: 28-01-15
Documents arrived at Gerrys: 28-01-15
Documents collected: 29-01-2015 visa issued.
No interview.

Regards

Congrats for the visa, there is no such restriction to say travel must be within 28 days. If your wife has been given a 33 months visa then she needs to spend 30 months in the Uk to be eligible for the second phase FLR(M), a 30 months visa. At the end of the second phase, she would have spent 5 years in the UK which will make her entitle to ILR. Having said that, during the 5 years period she is allowed time away from UK, you will have to research and interpret the rule yourself to establish what you deemed to be acceptable time away from the UK.

[rudey786]

Hold on my wife just tells me she received a concluded email today.

BIG weight off my mind!

ahhh reading this just put a smile on my face after reading your previous post! MashaAllah .. all the best

[Bill07]

Hi there,

Thanks for the advice tallo. I thought there was a requirement to travel within 28 days.

Regards

Applied: 27-10-14 ISB
Escalated: 23-12-2014
Processed: 26-01-15 (1 email response to update request)
Processed + concluded with ref email: 28-01-15
Documents arrived at Gerrys: 28-01-15
Documents collected: 29-01-2015 visa issued.
No interview.

Regards

[AMB1]

Hold on my wife just tells me she received a concluded email today.

BIG weight off my mind!

ahhh reading this just put a smile on my face after reading your previous post! MashaAllah .. all the best

Rudey 786 did u esclate for ur application ?
any updates..
NOV application are processing now hopefully will hear next couple of weeks
INSHALLAH

[rudey786]

Hold on my wife just tells me she received a concluded email today.

BIG weight off my mind!

ahhh reading this just put a smile on my face after reading your previous post! MashaAllah .. all the best

Rudey 786 did u esclate for ur application ?
any updates..
NOV application are processing now hopefully will hear next couple of weeks
INSHALLAH

Salaam Amb1 ... Nope we are not escalating or enquiring, me and my husband are just leaving it to Allah (swt) for whenever we hear back!

Yes - They've started November this week (from forum looks like Fiza87 & Fullahs only have received outcome).

In Sha Allah all the best!

[Kuzak]

Assalam O Alaiakkum, Thought I should share my Timeline. I have enquired a day ago and have received their email saying there are no updates yet.

[Kuzak]

Any December applicants here?