Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[Worried about review]

Salaam all

Shukar hai Allah ka my husband collected the passport today and visa granted with a bpr letter to collect within 10 days
May Allah make it easy for all waiting..

Congrats u...plz show ur timeline

Mashaaaaaa Allah

[rashadjee]

Hi everyone, just thought I would update everyone with my case:

My wife applied on 16/07/2015, Biometrics done on 28/07/2015. It has been almost 90 days and around 4 months, still no decision. I am so angry that no decision has been made. I have been told today that it has yet to been seen by the ECO. That was the same update I got on 14/10/2015... I am loosing patience.....

Any advice???

[fv1]

I RECEIVED DELAY EMAIL ON 14 SEP 2015 AND DID ESCALATION , ITS SAYING FURTHER CHECKS CARRIED OUT, I THINK WE HAVE TO JUST WAIT ..HOPE THEY DECIDE BEFORE XMAS..

[exposing_you]

Salam all

VISA ACCEPTED MASHALLAH dates are from 11/12/15 to 10/1/16

Just a few points I wanted to share with you:

-I didn't attach IHS payment confirmation in my files
-my employment confirmation was more than 30 days old (it was dated for August and I submitted my papers in October)
-I didn't include a cover note telling my life story
-I didn't go to an expensive lawyer/solicitor (I paid £300)
-I gathered and assembled my file myself and then the solicitor checked it

Point I'm making is there is a lot of rumours and off-putting advice roaming amongst us. Bottom line is have the correct paper work, go to a reputable but cheap solicitor (many expensive solicitors see you as a number on a list as opposed to a person) and don't be fooled by the so called visa experts who are getting their own visas refused. I wish everyone the best of kismat and will prayer for all my brothers and sisters.

I'm not an expert but if you do need any advice or the contact of my solicitor please feel free to email me at : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and inshallah I will endeavour to aid my brothers and sister.

Stop advertising please !

How can you bypass 28 days rule whereas it is clearly stated in FM 1.7 (3.3. evidence which falls under FM-SE(Financial requirements) must be dated no earlier than 28 days before the date of application.

You are misguiding people here i agree on the other points but you cant just ignore Fm 1.7 regulations and yes you can prepare your application by yourself but without making stupid errors.

You joined this forum 3 days ago (20th Nov 2015) and within 3 days its all done lol
good one Mr Tayyub.
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[QudratullahKader]

Congratulations for those who's visas are granted

Upon my email to ukvi I have received this response from them-

In how long will I recieve process email inshallah
Thank you for contacting the UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
Service.

We understand that you would like to know about the current status of your
visa application. I have tracked the status (GWF and date of birth
) and found that application is currently in progress. Your visa
application centre or the entry clearance officer will contact you once a
decision has been made or, if necessary, during the consideration of your
application.

[samreen1]

Salam all

VISA ACCEPTED MASHALLAH dates are from 11/12/15 to 10/1/16

Just a few points I wanted to share with you:

-I didn't attach IHS payment confirmation in my files
-my employment confirmation was more than 30 days old (it was dated for August and I submitted my papers in October)
-I didn't include a cover note telling my life story
-I didn't go to an expensive lawyer/solicitor (I paid £300)
-I gathered and assembled my file myself and then the solicitor checked it

Point I'm making is there is a lot of rumours and off-putting advice roaming amongst us. Bottom line is have the correct paper work, go to a reputable but cheap solicitor (many expensive solicitors see you as a number on a list as opposed to a person) and don't be fooled by the so called visa experts who are getting their own visas refused. I wish everyone the best of kismat and will prayer for all my brothers and sisters.

I'm not an expert but if you do need any advice or the contact of my solicitor please feel free to email me at : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and inshallah I will endeavour to aid my brothers and sister.

Stop advertising please !

How can you bypass 28 days rule whereas it is clearly stated in FM 1.7 (3.3. evidence which falls under FM-SE(Financial requirements) must be dated no earlier than 28 days before the date of application.

You are misguiding people here i agree on the other points but you cant just ignore Fm 1.7 regulations and yes you can prepare your application by yourself but without making stupid errors.

You joined this forum 3 days ago (20th Nov 2015) and within 3 days its all done lol
good one Mr Tayyub.
Summary:
People will get fooled by your fancy story and then they will contact you for consultation on the given id and that's what i say great advertising.

Wellsaid @exposing_you. Same I was thinking also. .

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[Raymandosnr]

Salaam raymandsaar

Any updates and hav u submitted the IHS??

They have not told me to submit ihs and home office said they will tell me when to pay it, what dates did they give you in visa

[shakoorh]

Salam all

VISA ACCEPTED MASHALLAH dates are from 11/12/15 to 10/1/16

Just a few points I wanted to share with you:

-I didn't attach IHS payment confirmation in my files
-my employment confirmation was more than 30 days old (it was dated for August and I submitted my papers in October)
-I didn't include a cover note telling my life story
-I didn't go to an expensive lawyer/solicitor (I paid £300)
-I gathered and assembled my file myself and then the solicitor checked it

Point I'm making is there is a lot of rumours and off-putting advice roaming amongst us. Bottom line is have the correct paper work, go to a reputable but cheap solicitor (many expensive solicitors see you as a number on a list as opposed to a person) and don't be fooled by the so called visa experts who are getting their own visas refused. I wish everyone the best of kismat and will prayer for all my brothers and sisters.

I'm not an expert but if you do need any advice or the contact of my solicitor please feel free to email me at : xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and inshallah I will endeavour to aid my brothers and sister.

Stop advertising please !

How can you bypass 28 days rule whereas it is clearly stated in FM 1.7 (3.3. evidence which falls under FM-SE(Financial requirements) must be dated no earlier than 28 days before the date of application.

You are misguiding people here i agree on the other points but you cant just ignore Fm 1.7 regulations and yes you can prepare your application by yourself but without making stupid errors.

You joined this forum 3 days ago (20th Nov 2015) and within 3 days its all done lol
good one Mr Tayyub.
Summary:
People will get fooled by your fancy story and then they will contact you for consultation on the given id and that's what i say great advertising.

£300 for a solicitor to check the paperwork is quite a lot also...

I agree that you can get away with not including certain things, but you should strive to keep to the rules. My brother's wifes visa was granted and his employment letter was a few months old. However, mine wasn't granted because HR put the wrong year on mine so it was over a year old. So maybe I would have got away with it being a month or two old, but this time I made sure it was within the 28 days limit.

My advice to everyone would be to include as much details and information as possible, so that they can't turn around and say you left something out. It will also reduce your stress because you won't be wondering and worrying that you could have done more.

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[Ramaye]

Hi Guys,

I didn't include the IHS reference in the documents I sent. Wasn't aware that this may be needed. Do you think that this could delay my application? Getting worried!!

Thanks

[tiger girl]

Salaam all

Shukar hai Allah ka my husband collected the passport today and visa granted with a bpr letter to collect within 10 days
May Allah make it easy for all waiting..

Please share your time line..

My case was submitted on 19/05/15 case refused 20/08/15 appealed 26/8/15 appealed over turned 30/10/16 visa granted 23/08/15 shukar hai allah ka

[tiger girl]

Salaam all

Shukar hai Allah ka my husband collected the passport today and visa granted with a bpr letter to collect within 10 days
May Allah make it easy for all waiting..

Congrats sis
Would you please mention the validity printed on the visa
Like start and expire date?

W salaam sorry for late reply was at work on passport it says 18/11/15 to 17/12/15 and bpr collection date from 25/12/10 collect within 10 days

[tiger girl]

Salaam raymandsaar

Any updates and hav u submitted the IHS??

They have not told me to submit ihs and home office said they will tell me when to pay it, what dates did they give you in visa

I say its best if you pay your IHS cos without that they wont proceed. From 18/11/15 from 17/12/15 and bpr collection 25/11/15 for 10 days

[Pardesi895]

@QudratullahKader

Our Time lines are very similar.

When did u escalate ? And how quick was UKBA's response?

[sal29]

In the sponsor letter do you have to include a detailed story of how you and your spouse met and decided to get married? And what's the difference between the sponsor letter and cover letter? Thanks.

[Raymandosnr]

Salaam raymandsaar

Any updates and hav u submitted the IHS??

They have not told me to submit ihs and home office said they will tell me when to pay it, what dates did they give you in visa

I say its best if you pay your IHS cos without that they wont proceed. From 18/11/15 from 17/12/15 and bpr collection 25/11/15 for 10 days

U would if I could but there is no way and home office again told me I will be sent a link to unlock my ihs so I can pay other than that there is not much I can do as that reference needs to be linked to my account

[Raymandosnr]

Salaam raymandsaar

Any updates and hav u submitted the IHS??

They have not told me to submit ihs and home office said they will tell me when to pay it, what dates did they give you in visa

I say its best if you pay your IHS cos without that they wont proceed. From 18/11/15 from 17/12/15 and bpr collection 25/11/15 for 10 days

Did you give a copy of your ihs payment with your call in letter and passport

[QudratullahKader]

@QudratullahKader

Our Time lines are very similar.

When did u escalate ? And how quick was UKBA's response?

Hi @perdesi895,

I escalated yestorday and I had the response within 4 hours from ukvi have you received anything from them

[Pardesi895]

@QudratullahKader

No I haven't heard anything from them yet and I have not escalated. I might wait a week or two before I send them an email.

All the best!

[frqazi]

Congratulations for those who's visas are granted

Upon my email to ukvi I have received this response from them-

In how long will I recieve process email inshallah
Thank you for contacting the UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
Service.

We understand that you would like to know about the current status of your
visa application. I have tracked the status (GWF and date of birth
) and found that application is currently in progress. Your visa
application centre or the entry clearance officer will contact you once a
decision has been made or, if necessary, during the consideration of your
application.

My wife also got this same response yesterday after requesting update. Let us know if you receive any further updates. Inshallah we will get good news soon!

[machodan]

I would like to update you all on my application. I applied for spouse visa with priority service. I must say their response has been the quickest n I got my visa today Alhumdullilah.

I hope Allah reunite us all with our spouses soon and the wait be over as soon as possible. Wish u all the best of luck. If anyone wants to know anything about priority settlement visa please do not hesitate to ask me.

[wasnav]

I would like to update you all on my application. I applied for spouse visa with priority service. I must say their response has been the quickest n I got my visa today Alhumdullilah.

I hope Allah reunite us all with our spouses soon and the wait be over as soon as possible. Wish u all the best of luck. If anyone wants to know anything about priority settlement visa please do not hesitate to ask me.

Congratulations mashAllah thats impressive.

[hinna]

I would like to update you all on my application. I applied for spouse visa with priority service. I must say their response has been the quickest n I got my visa today Alhumdullilah.

I hope Allah reunite us all with our spouses soon and the wait be over as soon as possible. Wish u all the best of luck. If anyone wants to know anything about priority settlement visa please do not hesitate to ask me.

Congratulations to you...

Was this your first time applying?

[machodan]

I would like to update you all on my application. I applied for spouse visa with priority service. I must say their response has been the quickest n I got my visa today Alhumdullilah.

I hope Allah reunite us all with our spouses soon and the wait be over as soon as possible. Wish u all the best of luck. If anyone wants to know anything about priority settlement visa please do not hesitate to ask me.

Congratulations mashAllah thats impressive.

Thank u wasnav. Yes I was shocked as well when i got the call for collection.

[machodan]

I would like to update you all on my application. I applied for spouse visa with priority service. I must say their response has been the quickest n I got my visa today Alhumdullilah.

I hope Allah reunite us all with our spouses soon and the wait be over as soon as possible. Wish u all the best of luck. If anyone wants to know anything about priority settlement visa please do not hesitate to ask me.

Congratulations to you...

Was this your first time applying?

Thank u.. Yes this was the first time I applied. They have proceessed it within 15 working days.

[QudratullahKader]

I would like to update you all on my application. I applied for spouse visa with priority service. I must say their response has been the quickest n I got my visa today Alhumdullilah.

I hope Allah reunite us all with our spouses soon and the wait be over as soon as possible. Wish u all the best of luck. If anyone wants to know anything about priority settlement visa please do not hesitate to ask me.

Congratulations to you...

Was this your first time applying?

Thank u.. Yes this was the first time I applied. They have proceessed it within 15 working days.

Congratulations @Machodan

How did you paid for priority service and how much was it? Where did you paid for priority service in islamabad or UK