Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[wasnav]

Has anyone applied with a child?? I need help in getting ready the documents.

[sean2606]

@ Shreen should I escalate it today? as its almost the start of the BH weekend and i dont suppose anyone will look into it until next week or should I leave it till Tuesday?

@ daddoo110 Its going to be 8 weeks for me on Monday anyway, since its a BH weekend I thought i'd ask for an update today. After how many weeks did you receive a reply stating 'no updates available because your application was submitted recently or the details were incorrect'?

[daddoo110]

@ Shreen should I escalate it today? as its almost the start of the BH weekend and i dont suppose anyone will look into it until next week or should I leave it till Tuesday?

@ daddoo110 Its going to be 8 weeks for me on Monday anyway, since its a BH weekend I thought i'd ask for an update today. After how many weeks did you receive a reply stating 'no updates available because your application was submitted recently or the details were incorrect'?

Sean2606 I received reply within 2,3 hours and i would suggest, you should wait till your 8 weeks get over then ask for the update escalation is not a solution as i called them and asked about escalation they said if you dont get your status update within 12 weeks then you can escalate your application. I think its to early to ask about update on your application.

[sean2606]

@ Shreen should I escalate it today? as its almost the start of the BH weekend and i dont suppose anyone will look into it until next week or should I leave it till Tuesday?

@ daddoo110 Its going to be 8 weeks for me on Monday anyway, since its a BH weekend I thought i'd ask for an update today. After how many weeks did you receive a reply stating 'no updates available because your application was submitted recently or the details were incorrect'?

Sean2606 I received reply within 2,3 hours and i would suggest, you should wait till your 8 weeks get over then ask for the update escalation is not a solution as i called them and asked about escalation they said if you dont get your status update within 12 weeks then you can escalate your application. I think its to early to ask about update on your application.

Thanks for the reply daddoo, what i meant was after how many weeks of applying did you first ask for an update only to receive a 'no status' reply? I will leave it till next week anyway for now. What's surprised me is that on the 02/03/15 it wasn't yet assessed by an ECO and today after 7 weeks there is no update.
Would be different if the status was as previous 'not been assessed yet' but 'no current updates available because your application was submitted recently or the details were incorrect' seems a bit worrying if you know what i mean.

[daddoo110]

@ Shreen should I escalate it today? as its almost the start of the BH weekend and i dont suppose anyone will look into it until next week or should I leave it till Tuesday?

@ daddoo110 Its going to be 8 weeks for me on Monday anyway, since its a BH weekend I thought i'd ask for an update today. After how many weeks did you receive a reply stating 'no updates available because your application was submitted recently or the details were incorrect'?

Sean2606 I received reply within 2,3 hours and i would suggest, you should wait till your 8 weeks get over then ask for the update escalation is not a solution as i called them and asked about escalation they said if you dont get your status update within 12 weeks then you can escalate your application. I think its to early to ask about update on your application.

Thanks for the reply daddoo, what i meant was after how many weeks of applying did you first ask for an update only to receive a 'no status' reply? I will leave it till next week anyway for now. What's surprised me is that on the 02/03/15 it wasn't yet assessed by an ECO and today after 7 weeks there is no update.
Would be different if the status was as previous 'not been assessed yet' but 'no current updates available because your application was submitted recently or the details were incorrect' seems a bit worrying if you know what i mean.

Sean2606 I asked them for the first time after 6 weeks and reply was stating no current updates available because your application was submitted recently or the details were incorrect' but as u said that before you received different mail its really surprising. Why dont you call them and ask about it?

[sean2606]

@ daddoo110 that's whats worrying me. Think the call center is only opened between 0800 - 1600 Pakistan time. It could just be that someone at the helpdesk (the people who reply back with a status) couldn't be bothered enough to have a proper look.

[SHAHFAISAL]

Thank you to everyone for their duas and kind words. I still cant believe hubby got the visa, was such a struggle. Im sure most of you can relate to that.

To shreen

The visa is stamped from 31/03/15. Have you had any updates yet?

[Musa]

Hello All.

Alhamdolillah my wife got spouse visa.. Time line is here..

online form submission: 27/02/2015
documents and biometrics submitted in Islamabad: 09/03/2015
received email from FCO that application has been processed : 30/03/2015
received email from VFS to collect the passport: 31/03/2015
Collected documents : 01/04/2015 (VISA GRANTED)


My question is how many days she can spend in Pakistan before she travel to UK? and how many days she will be able to spend out side UK each year ?

Regards.

[aminoacid88]

@aminoacid


Yh ull probaly hear nxt week now .. Dnt worri inshallah yh long weekend jaldi guzar jaeiga

Inshallah!! Let me know when you get the call!

Aminoacid88 What is your timeline??

My timeline:
13/1/2015 - submitted online application
15/1/2015 - biometrics done in Karachi
13/3/2015 - update not yet assessed by ECO
20/3/2015 - update application is processed and decision been made
30/3/2015 - had not received anything from BHC so escalated case to find out delay

I'm still waiting!

[aminoacid88]

@ daddoo110 that's whats worrying me. Think the call center is only opened between 0800 - 1600 Pakistan time. It could just be that someone at the helpdesk (the people who reply back with a status) couldn't be bothered enough to have a proper look.

I get why you would be worried.. Honestly I have a hard time trusting their replies. If I were you I would call them next week Tuesday or Wednesday. That way you can ask them directly for clarification. As if they're not already taking forever with Karachi applications ...

[sean2606]

Hello All.

Alhamdolillah my wife got spouse visa.. Time line is here..

online form submission: 27/02/2015
documents and biometrics submitted in Islamabad: 09/03/2015
received email from FCO that application has been processed : 30/03/2015
received email from VFS to collect the passport: 31/03/2015
Collected documents : 01/04/2015 (VISA GRANTED)


My question is how many days she can spend in Pakistan before she travel to UK? and how many days she will be able to spend out side UK each year ?

Regards.

congrats Musa. Which city did you apply from?

[sean2606]

@ daddoo110 that's whats worrying me. Think the call center is only opened between 0800 - 1600 Pakistan time. It could just be that someone at the helpdesk (the people who reply back with a status) couldn't be bothered enough to have a proper look.

I get why you would be worried.. Honestly I have a hard time trusting their replies. If I were you I would call them next week Tuesday or Wednesday. That way you can ask them directly for clarification. As if they're not already taking forever with Karachi applications ...

I am certainly going to ring them on Tuesday. They are just taking the p..s with applicants from Karachi.

[daddoo110]

@ daddoo110 that's whats worrying me. Think the call center is only opened between 0800 - 1600 Pakistan time. It could just be that someone at the helpdesk (the people who reply back with a status) couldn't be bothered enough to have a proper look.

I get why you would be worried.. Honestly I have a hard time trusting their replies. If I were you I would call them next week Tuesday or Wednesday. That way you can ask them directly for clarification. As if they're not already taking forever with Karachi applications ...

I am certainly going to ring them on Tuesday. They are just taking the p..s with applicants from Karachi.

@Aminoacid88 Hope for the best u will hear soon InshaAllah! Keep update as we are all in the same boat lol

@ Sean2606 Yeah thats better to call and ask them for clarification. Let us know ur update!

[AyeM.Ali]

Hello All.

Alhamdolillah my wife got spouse visa.. Time line is here..

online form submission: 27/02/2015
documents and biometrics submitted in Islamabad: 09/03/2015
received email from FCO that application has been processed : 30/03/2015
received email from VFS to collect the passport: 31/03/2015
Collected documents : 01/04/2015 (VISA GRANTED)


My question is how many days she can spend in Pakistan before she travel to UK? and how many days she will be able to spend out side UK each year ?

Regards.

congrats Musa. Which city did you apply from?

He applied from Islamabad.

Many congratulations Musa. You are one of the luckiest to have received it so soon.
About your query, your wife has 3 months time until she can travel to UK. And for the 33 months of the visa she should not stay outside UK for more than 270 days in total so when she applies for ILR she does not face problems. For more details and confirmations visit gov.uk website.

[nervous1]

Hello All.

Alhamdolillah my wife got spouse visa.. Time line is here..

online form submission: 27/02/2015
documents and biometrics submitted in Islamabad: 09/03/2015
received email from FCO that application has been processed : 30/03/2015
received email from VFS to collect the passport: 31/03/2015
Collected documents : 01/04/2015 (VISA GRANTED)


My question is how many days she can spend in Pakistan before she travel to UK? and how many days she will be able to spend out side UK each year ?

Regards.

salaam

congrats Musa. Which city did you apply from?

He applied from Islamabad.

Many congratulations Musa. You are one of the luckiest to have received it so soon.
About your query, your wife has 3 months time until she can travel to UK. And for the 33 months of the visa she should not stay outside UK for more than 270 days in total so when she applies for ILR she does not face problems. For more details and confirmations visit gov.uk website.

salaam musa,
my husband got his visa recently we applied 16th jan. everyone told us we have 28 days whereas my solicitor said 3 months he went gerrys centre today to get it clarified how long he has they said 28 days just to give you a heads up.

[Musa]

Hello All.

Alhamdolillah my wife got spouse visa.. Time line is here..

online form submission: 27/02/2015
documents and biometrics submitted in Islamabad: 09/03/2015
received email from FCO that application has been processed : 30/03/2015
received email from VFS to collect the passport: 31/03/2015
Collected documents : 01/04/2015 (VISA GRANTED)


My question is how many days she can spend in Pakistan before she travel to UK? and how many days she will be able to spend out side UK each year ?

Regards.

congrats Musa. Which city did you apply from?

Hi sean2606
My wife applied from Islamabad.

[Musa]

He applied from Islamabad.

Many congratulations Musa. You are one of the luckiest to have received it so soon.
About your query, your wife has 3 months time until she can travel to UK. And for the 33 months of the visa she should not stay outside UK for more than 270 days in total so when she applies for ILR she does not face problems. For more details and confirmations visit gov.uk website.[/quote]

salaam musa,
my husband got his visa recently we applied 16th jan. everyone told us we have 28 days whereas my solicitor said 3 months he went gerrys centre today to get it clarified how long he has they said 28 days just to give you a heads up.[/quote]


Thanks for information nervous1.
Regards.

[Musa]

Hello All and vervous1.

Can any one please share home office link that how many days my wife can spend in Pakistan before she travel to UK? and how many days she will be able to spend out side UK each year? I searched their website but cant find this information.

online form submission: 27/02/2015
documents and biometrics submitted in Islamabad: 09/03/2015
Collected documents : 01/04/2015 (VISA GRANTED)

If some one share the link that would be very help full.

Regards.

[Fari990]

To shreen

Yes i sent an email on saturday thats just gone past and got a reply next day sunday. Seems a bit strange to be getting a reply on the weekend.

I did not ask for escaltion just enquired about the status of the application. Reply i received just stated that the application has been processed and decision has been made. The VAC will notify us in due course. Who knows when that will be. Yeh i was thinking to hold on till the holiday weekend is over then send hubby to the VAC and ask whats happening. Keep us updated if you hear anything. This is our second application so i am more nervous.

Duas for all.

Its our second app aswell i knw exactly hw u feel x will keep u updated x

Salaam shareen hope you are well , whats the latest with your application. Xx

Hope ever1 is well yor all im ,my duas

@sophia20 have you recieved any reply yet etc x

[sophia20]

Salaam fari
I got an update few days ago, said its been delayed while they do more checks! X

[Fari990]

Salaam fari
I got an update few days ago, said its been delayed while they do more checks! X

Inshalah just stay strong do dua you are in my prayers it will be a positive outcome inshalah xxx

[Shreen]

Hey fari

My hubby emailed them on wednesday mrning and got a reply bk within an hour saying your app is processed and ur documents should be with you in the next few days ... Its going to be after the easter holiday so in hoping tuesday or wednesday inshallah i hope i get good news as its our 2nd application so its even worse waiting x

[tallojani]

Hello All and vervous1.

Can any one please share home office link that how many days my wife can spend in Pakistan before she travel to UK? and how many days she will be able to spend out side UK each year? I searched their website but cant find this information.

online form submission: 27/02/2015
documents and biometrics submitted in Islamabad: 09/03/2015
Collected documents : 01/04/2015 (VISA GRANTED)

If some one share the link that would be very help full.

Regards.

Brother there is no such link and as yu experienced there is no mention about travelling time upon receipt of visa, it is upto you to decide. Your spouse have to complete 30 months continuous stay (within this you are allowed to have holidays outside country) in uk to be eligible for next visa extension.
Majority of people travel within the first month of issuance of visa.

[Musa]

Hello All and vervous1.

Can any one please share home office link that how many days my wife can spend in Pakistan before she travel to UK? and how many days she will be able to spend out side UK each year? I searched their website but cant find this information.

online form submission: 27/02/2015
documents and biometrics submitted in Islamabad: 09/03/2015
Collected documents : 01/04/2015 (VISA GRANTED)

If some one share the link that would be very help full.

Regards.

Brother there is no such link and as yu experienced there is no mention about travelling time upon receipt of visa, it is upto you to decide. Your spouse have to complete 30 months continuous stay (within this you are allowed to have holidays outside country) in uk to be eligible for next visa extension.
Majority of people travel within the first month of issuance of visa.

Thanks tallojani for detail reply.
Regards.

[SHAHFAISAL]

Salaam all.

Alhumdulillah my husband was granted his visa on thursday and will be coming to uk on saturday.

For anyone that has travelled to uk from pak recently advise of any questions they had been asked at immigration? Any help would be greatly appreciated.