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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Mysterious » Thu Oct 01, 2015 11:52 am

They should seriously have a tracking website or some status update on application website, would stop us emailing every day and give us peace of mind and increase productivity for them.

Am tempted to email but then think whats point, they give a generic reply, which is false which in turns gives u heart attack lol

like sooo many ppl have had emails saying not processed etc and next day they get official emails.

im on week 10 and heard nothing since they got application.

other seems to have updates saying in progress etc, i have had nothing.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Tanveerkiani » Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:22 pm

Hi I got processed email status when I said them fr update of my application they a decision has bn made ....hw much more more time to get official processed email?plus I hv sn ihs refund option nd it's disappeared as well

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by stillwaiting123 » Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:25 pm

People need to stop speculating on the IHS REFUND button its just a theory some have still seen it and got a visa and some have not, just have patience I'm sure if u have waited 3 months or so for a decision 2/3 extra days won't make any difference just have patience please u will eventually get the text/email to collect
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
Alhamdulilah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Tanveerkiani » Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:28 pm

Reemzzz wrote:I tracked my application and recieved a email today saying application has been processed and a decision has been made.... Anyone knoe hw long it will take to get the official email for collection? ?? Anyone been in a similar situation. .... Thanks in advance!! keep me on your duas as I will too.......
Did u check ur ihs refund option is it still there ?

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Mysterious » Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:31 pm

Tanveer- whats your biometric date>

Also IHS Button - the re is no refund option for applications after 6 july so theory wont even work for us new ppl as its only one option to request a refund of fees and stuff and there was no seperate login

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by mhuk » Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:36 pm

stillwaiting123 wrote:People need to stop speculating on the IHS REFUND button its just a theory some have still seen it and got a visa and some have not, just have patience I'm sure if u have waited 3 months or so for a decision 2/3 extra days won't make any difference just have patience please u will eventually get the text/email to collect
Do you know of any further July applicants who have heard back in the last week or so?

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Reemzzz » Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:41 pm

Tanveerkiani wrote:
Reemzzz wrote:I tracked my application and recieved a email today saying application has been processed and a decision has been made.... Anyone knoe hw long it will take to get the official email for collection? ?? Anyone been in a similar situation. .... Thanks in advance!! keep me on your duas as I will too.......
Did u check ur ihs refund option is it still there ?
The refund option is still there. ... should I b worried?? :(

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Mariam2794 » Thu Oct 01, 2015 1:01 pm

Tanveerkiani have you recieved the official processed email? And whats your timeline

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Tanveerkiani » Thu Oct 01, 2015 2:17 pm

Well my time line is
Online application 27 June 2015
Bio metric 09 July 2015
Documents recieved in sheifled 09 Aug 2015
Track application on 01 Oct 2015 and they said application processed. ..

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Tanveerkiani » Thu Oct 01, 2015 2:20 pm

Reemzzz wrote:
Tanveerkiani wrote:
Reemzzz wrote:I tracked my application and recieved a email today saying application has been processed and a decision has been made.... Anyone knoe hw long it will take to get the official email for collection? ?? Anyone been in a similar situation. .... Thanks in advance!! keep me on your duas as I will too.......
Did u check ur ihs refund option is it still there ?
The refund option is still there. ... should I b worried?? :(

No dnt b worried still u haven't got official email so best of luck nd do pray fr me as well

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Reemzzz » Thu Oct 01, 2015 10:10 pm

I cant help but worry!! Im so stressed out its unreal!!! Part of me is convinced its a refusal!! :'(

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by stillwaiting123 » Thu Oct 01, 2015 10:13 pm

Reemzzz wrote:I cant help but worry!! Im so stressed out its unreal!!! Part of me is convinced its a refusal!! :'(
I don't mean to be rude but please pull yourself together u won't know anything unless u have your passport in hand just relax please u will be okay
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
Alhamdulilah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by shakoorh » Thu Oct 01, 2015 11:16 pm

Reemzzz wrote:I cant help but worry!! Im so stressed out its unreal!!! Part of me is convinced its a refusal!! :'(
It takes about a week normally.
Timeline:

App Mirpur (Biometrics): 29-05-15
App received Islamabad: 2-6-15
Email ISLAMVisaInfo (Application Processed): 18-08-15
Email ISLAMVisaInfo (IHS Refund/Refusal): 19-08-15
RFC: 19-08-15

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Reemzzz » Thu Oct 01, 2015 11:27 pm

stillwaiting123 wrote:
Reemzzz wrote:I cant help but worry!! Im so stressed out its unreal!!! Part of me is convinced its a refusal!! :'(
I don't mean to be rude but please pull yourself together u won't know anything unless u have your passport in hand just relax please u will be okay
Iknoo I need to hope for the best.... whatever allah swt wills!!

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Reemzzz » Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:33 am

I cant read no private messages so jus drop a comment!!:)

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by rashadjee » Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:20 pm

Reemzzz wrote:I cant help but worry!! Im so stressed out its unreal!!! Part of me is convinced its a refusal!! :'(
Don't be worry. Things will be fine.
Did you apply on carers allowance? What were your circumstances?
Online Application: 16/07/2015
Biometrics: 28/07/2015
Delayed Email Received: 13/09/2015
Escalated: 01/10/2015
Escalted: 23/11/2015
VISA GRANTED: 23/12/2015!!!!

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Reemzzz » Fri Oct 02, 2015 10:20 pm

rashadjee wrote:
Reemzzz wrote:I cant help but worry!! Im so stressed out its unreal!!! Part of me is convinced its a refusal!! :'(
Don't be worry. Things will be fine.
Did you apply on carers allowance? What were your circumstances?
Yhhhh I applied on carers.... im a carer for ma brother. I also hav a baby boy too so my solicitor sed all I needed was ma babys child tax child benefits and I also get income support am living with both of ma parents atm an thats all really it was all pretty straight forward Alhamdulillah!!! What about you?????

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Pti2323 » Fri Oct 02, 2015 10:52 pm

Hello all,

My Spouse (sponsor) is paid By recruitment agency £600/week. The agency hired her i. September2015 for the school for initial (temp) 4 months till December.

Now the same school wants to make her permanent after december with salary exceeding the £18,600 mark. That contract would be from jan to july (when school session ends).

Questions:

1 - she would have Recruitment agency's payslips till December(4 momths) and Recruitment agency crediting her bank account, then it wud be the same school paying her afterwards. Would it count as same employer as she hasnt changed the school ? Its just the paying source has changed.

2 - Can I apply in March 2016 when she would have a total of 6 payslips ( 4 from Agency 2 from school) ? - when the school writes her a letter saying she is working with them since September 2015 ??

Sorry about making it that long to read. Any help wud be really appreciated

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by rashadjee » Sat Oct 03, 2015 7:01 am

Reemzzz wrote:
rashadjee wrote:
Reemzzz wrote:I cant help but worry!! Im so stressed out its unreal!!! Part of me is convinced its a refusal!! :'(
Don't be worry. Things will be fine.
Did you apply on carers allowance? What were your circumstances?
Yhhhh I applied on carers.... im a carer for ma brother. I also hav a baby boy too so my solicitor sed all I needed was ma babys child tax child benefits and I also get income support am living with both of ma parents atm an thats all really it was all pretty straight forward Alhamdulillah!!! What about you?????
I applied on carers allowance as well, but I was advised to get a part time job paying at least £75 per week. These solicitors have there own way of doing things! I don't know who is right or wrong. I live rent free with my sick aunty. When do your 12 weeks end?
Online Application: 16/07/2015
Biometrics: 28/07/2015
Delayed Email Received: 13/09/2015
Escalated: 01/10/2015
Escalted: 23/11/2015
VISA GRANTED: 23/12/2015!!!!

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by SoStressed » Sat Oct 03, 2015 7:18 am

Pti2323 wrote:Hello all,

My Spouse (sponsor) is paid By recruitment agency £600/week. The agency hired her i. September2015 for the school for initial (temp) 4 months till December.

Now the same school wants to make her permanent after december with salary exceeding the £18,600 mark. That contract would be from jan to july (when school session ends).

Questions:

1 - she would have Recruitment agency's payslips till December(4 momths) and Recruitment agency crediting her bank account, then it wud be the same school paying her afterwards. Would it count as same employer as she hasnt changed the school ? Its just the paying source has changed.

2 - Can I apply in March 2016 when she would have a total of 6 payslips ( 4 from Agency 2 from school) ? - when the school writes her a letter saying she is working with them since September 2015 ??

Sorry about making it that long to read. Any help wud be really appreciated
Hi, I would advise you to wait six months from when your wife starts earning over 18,600. The requirements are that you show payslips for six months but these six months should show that the sponsor is earning 18600 or more. If you were to apply in March you would not fulfil this requirement so I would say you would be better off waiting the few more months before you apply. For this reason, I think your first question is irrelevant as you wouldn't even need to show those payslips but just have a letter that when your wife started this job and how long she has been earning 18,600.

I hope this helps but I'm not an expert so maybe someone else will be able to advise you better. Good luck with your application.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by rashadjee » Sat Oct 03, 2015 8:29 am

Can someone tell me, do I count the 12 weeks (60 days) from the date of the application or the date of the Biometrics? If its the date of application, then Next Thursday 8th October 2015 is the day when I should find out! I am getting so nervous now. My wife is very tensed!!!
[/TIMELINEb]

Date of Application: 16/07/2015
Date of Biometrics: 28/07/2015
1st Email Received: 19/09/2015
2nd Email Received: 28/09/2015

60 Days from date of application Expire: 08/10/2015
60 Days from date of Biometrics Expire: 23/10/2015
Online Application: 16/07/2015
Biometrics: 28/07/2015
Delayed Email Received: 13/09/2015
Escalated: 01/10/2015
Escalted: 23/11/2015
VISA GRANTED: 23/12/2015!!!!

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by SoStressed » Sat Oct 03, 2015 8:55 am

rashadjee wrote:Can someone tell me, do I count the 12 weeks (60 days) from the date of the application or the date of the Biometrics? If its the date of application, then Next Thursday 8th October 2015 is the day when I should find out! I am getting so nervous now. My wife is very tensed!!!
[/TIMELINEb]

Date of Application: 16/07/2015
Date of Biometrics: 28/07/2015
1st Email Received: 19/09/2015
2nd Email Received: 28/09/2015

60 Days from date of application Expire: 08/10/2015
60 Days from date of Biometrics Expire: 23/10/2015



I believe it's the date of application, but still no guarantee that we will hear by then unfortunately as it could take longer.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by rashadjee » Sat Oct 03, 2015 9:00 am

SoStressed wrote:
rashadjee wrote:Can someone tell me, do I count the 12 weeks (60 days) from the date of the application or the date of the Biometrics? If its the date of application, then Next Thursday 8th October 2015 is the day when I should find out! I am getting so nervous now. My wife is very tensed!!!
[/TIMELINEb]

Date of Application: 16/07/2015
Date of Biometrics: 28/07/2015
1st Email Received: 19/09/2015
2nd Email Received: 28/09/2015

60 Days from date of application Expire: 08/10/2015
60 Days from date of Biometrics Expire: 23/10/2015



I believe it's the date of application, but still no guarantee that we will hear by then unfortunately as it could take longer.


Thanks for your reply.... Its just annoying that such applications can take so long to process... We pay all these fees and we have to wait ages!!! its really annoying.
Online Application: 16/07/2015
Biometrics: 28/07/2015
Delayed Email Received: 13/09/2015
Escalated: 01/10/2015
Escalted: 23/11/2015
VISA GRANTED: 23/12/2015!!!!

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by arsn04 » Sat Oct 03, 2015 11:48 am

Im not being rude but they count from the date of biometrics. And one week consist of 5 working days. So 60 working days mean 12 weeks (3months). Have sabr

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by shakoorh » Sat Oct 03, 2015 8:23 pm

Reapplied online for my wife and this time it was charged in PKR and not pounds, so the actual amount coming out of my bank account was more like £1785, due to exchange rate and charge by bank for using foreign currency. 171,360 PKR application, 102,000 PKR for NHS surcharge.

Wife only had to take appointment letter, passport and some photos with her. She took copies of everything just in case so they didn't rip her off. I'm waiting for some final documents and then will send everything to Sheffield.

I pray everyone's application is successful, please remember us in your duas also.
Timeline:

App Mirpur (Biometrics): 29-05-15
App received Islamabad: 2-6-15
Email ISLAMVisaInfo (Application Processed): 18-08-15
Email ISLAMVisaInfo (IHS Refund/Refusal): 19-08-15
RFC: 19-08-15

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