Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[ALWAYSHOPE]

To Shahid78

Your application ref number should start like this ISL/ISB. The first 3 digits are a code to where you applied from. The example i gave is for submitting application at Islamabad gerrys.

When did you apply? Maybe it doesnt work for you because you applied after a certain date.

i applied on 23-04-2014, but i was not given any receipt having format ISL/ISB i was given receipt which have barcode number like PAK xxxxxxx AT, no other receipt is given.

Thanks for reply hopefully i can get further assistance

Looks like they have stopped this service for newer applicants.

[HELLO786]

Some more good news, a family friend applied for his wifes visa on 30th March 2014 in Mirpur and got rfc today to collect! Only 29 days. Wow

No idea what the outcome is, and i have asked what cat m applhe applied under etc.


No idea how the bhc is functioning =/

Hey hi hope u okie . Its been an year for ur application to ????
How annoying is that . Do u really think its worth waiting for a reply for ur appliction ?? I had applied 23/may /2013

Hey i know `1 year no i am going to withdraw in early jUNE when i am ready to re-apply again had lot of gaps in employment.

Did you re-apply?

[HELLO786]

Silk Route

Category A .

My husbands friend also applied 26th March and got rfc yesterday and visa granted
Again category A - 6 Month payslips.. And his sister (both married in same family ... not that it makes a difference)
Also heard same time!

I genuinely have no idea whats going on

Seems as though anyone applying after March is hearing within 1 month.

[HELLO786]

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... _tests.pdf

This home office link states that the A1 test has no expiry date?
My husband was saying when he phoned up City n Guilds they also said that it has no expiry date

I am realllyyyyyyyyyyyy confuseddddddddddddd

[Shine786]

Hi there

Does anybody have a number for Gerry's Mirpur.
Any other number apart from 8865 would be appreciated thanks
Preferably a number to call within Pakistan so my hubby can call them

You are better off telling him to go there himself, I know it's a drag but last time my hubby rang they told him to come in (got our hopes up) just to tell him it's on hold or some rubbish like that

Not sure if you can go there without an appointment.

It's mirpur lol ofcourse you can

[musriz]

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... _tests.pdf

This home office link states that the A1 test has no expiry date?
My husband was saying when he phoned up City n Guilds they also said that it has no expiry date

I am realllyyyyyyyyyyyy confuseddddddddddddd

It expires after 2 yrs. My husband had to take it again after his last test expired.
Ive had a look at your link, it does state there 'no expiry'. Maybe that is the case if taken in the UK.
I know for sure in Pakistan it expires after 2 yrs as my husband took his again recently.

[HELLO786]

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... _tests.pdf

This home office link states that the A1 test has no expiry date?
My husband was saying when he phoned up City n Guilds they also said that it has no expiry date

I am realllyyyyyyyyyyyy confuseddddddddddddd

It expires after 2 yrs. My husband had to take it again after his last test expired.
Ive had a look at your link, it does state there 'no expiry'. Maybe that is the case if taken in the UK.
I know for sure in Pakistan it expires after 2 yrs as my husband took his again recently.

Okay thank you.

[Kazzy111]

Asslam u alaykum

Any october 2013 mirpur applicant heard back. I don't understand this people who applied in march 2014 they got a reply within a month. My application isn't on hold so why they taking so long as it is my second application. what can I do to speed the process of my application.

[Naila]

To kazzy111

I have also applied in October bt havet heard nufin as yet me also nt on hold dnt knw wt dey playin at.

[Kazzy111]

To kazzy111

I have also applied in October bt havet heard nufin as yet me also nt on hold dnt knw wt dey playin at.

Its strange few ppl who applied with me thy got response it 4 to 5 month time they got refused. Im so worried thy ant got bk to us.

[Tazmaniaa]

To kazzy111

I have also applied in October bt havet heard nufin as yet me also nt on hold dnt knw wt dey playin at.

Its strange few ppl who applied with me thy got response it 4 to 5 month time they got refused. Im so worried thy ant got bk to us.

Well it maybe good news..No news is good news... Inshallah allah(swt) will do raham on all ov us

[Girl786]

Some more good news, a family friend applied for his wifes visa on 30th March 2014 in Mirpur and got rfc today to collect! Only 29 days. Wow

No idea what the outcome is, and i have asked what cat m applhe applied under etc.


No idea how the bhc is functioning =/

Hey hi hope u okie . Its been an year for ur application to ????
How annoying is that . Do u really think its worth waiting for a reply for ur appliction ?? I had applied 23/may /2013

Hey i know `1 year no i am going to withdraw in early jUNE when i am ready to re-apply again had lot of gaps in employment.

Did you re-apply?

[saf786]

1st May tomorrow.. Anybody know for sure if we will be hearing anything this month regarding cases on hold ?

[Naila]

To kazzy n tazmania

Inshallah we wil hear very soon wiv gd news. Have u guys involved ur mp as yet.

[Sidra Akil]

Has anyone sent an email via http://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/Pakistan/ and got a reply back?
I sent them an email few times without the GWF number and they requested me to provide them this information and when i did they dont reply back to confirm they have received my email or they are looking in to this.

This is really frustrating as its been over 4 months i have not heard back to what is going on.

[Zazam]

Has anyone sent an email via http://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/Pakistan/ and got a reply back?
I sent them an email few times without the GWF number and they requested me to provide them this information and when i did they dont reply back to confirm they have received my email or they are looking in to this.

This is really frustrating as its been over 4 months i have not heard back to what is going on.

hiya, they are usless they dont give any information other than its under process or hasnt been checked by Eco yet. ..
have you contacted mp or anything,
im waiting same time frame as you, its ridiculous, their taking so long. hope we all hear soon.

[Sidra Akil]

Has anyone sent an email via http://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/Pakistan/ and got a reply back?
I sent them an email few times without the GWF number and they requested me to provide them this information and when i did they dont reply back to confirm they have received my email or they are looking in to this.

This is really frustrating as its been over 4 months i have not heard back to what is going on.

hiya, they are usless they dont give any information other than its under process or hasnt been checked by Eco yet. ..
have you contacted mp or anything,
im waiting same time frame as you, its ridiculous, their taking so long. hope we all hear soon.

I contacted my MP twice and all they got was a reply saying they received their email and will contact them soon and thats been 3 weeks now and still they have not got back to my MP.

[Kazzy111]

To kazzy n tazmania

Inshallah we wil hear very soon wiv gd news. Have u guys involved ur mp as yet.

Nah to yet but will be where you applied from?

[ALWAYSHOPE]

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... _tests.pdf

This home office link states that the A1 test has no expiry date?
My husband was saying when he phoned up City n Guilds they also said that it has no expiry date

I am realllyyyyyyyyyyyy confuseddddddddddddd

My husband also took a test with City and Guilds and he always told me that his test doesnt expire. First time i heard it expires in 2 years time. I hope this is not the case.

[cheeta]

Dear Ammi.k / other senior members of this forum,

I am going to apply for wife settlement visa on Form VAF4A in the month of May, I would highly appreciate if someone could guide me on following issues:
My wife will be applying with 3 children, do we need to fill 4 separate VAF4A & 4 Appendix 2 forms or just one each?
Can I fill the form here in UK and pay the required fee by using UK credit or debit card?
While filling the children forms which sections of the VAF4A forms I need to fill and which sections should be left.
While filling the children form how should I entertain this question (8.1 are you exempt from the English language requirement? If ‘Yes’ please explain how you are exempt from the English)
Also in Appendix 2 there is a question " 1.27 Does your sponsor have any children"? this question is referring to which children? sponsor's previous marriage children or our 3 children?

Awaiting for you kind response

Cheeta

Applicant

Application Form (VAF4A) submitted online
Application Form (Appendix 2) spouse will need to fill in financial part
Original Passport / Old Passport
Birth Certificate
Nadra Identity Card / Copy
2 Passport Pics
TB Report
English Test Report - IELTS (there are 4 parts to this test)
Bio Metrics
Applicant Letter
Education Certificate

Marriage Information
Marriage Certificate - Urdu & English translation (both are attested with contact details)
NADRA Marriage Confirmation/Certificate
Weddding Cards
Wedding Cards from Friends
Hall Receipts
Photographer Receipt
Tenancy Agreement - This is for where me and my wife stayed after marriage
Boarding Stamps - Confirming travel
Travel Invoice - Confirming purchase of tickets


Spouse

Copy of Passport - Certified
Copy of Birth Certificate - Certified
Sponsership Statement/Cover Letter


Housing Information
Title Deeds
House Survey Report
Land Registry
Mortgage Statement
Utility Bills X2
Council Tax
House Warranty & Checklist
Valuation report

Employment & Financial Information
Employment Letter
Employment Contract
6 Month Payslips - Stamped
P60 for both 2012/2013
Bonus Payslip 2013
Resume
6 Month Bank Statements - Current & Saving - All Stamped by Branch
Maintenance Account sheet

Evidence of genuine relationship - Communication
Before Marriage - Phone log
Confirmation of applicant Phone Line
Phone Bill - Confirming Spouse Home number
Lyca Phone History -Spouse
Mobile Phone History - Spouse Work
Mobile Bill - To confirm Spouse Mobile
Confirmation of Applicant Mobile Phone Number
What App History Log
Viber Calls Sceenshots
Email History and Examples

Evidence of genuine relationship - Money & Post
Money Transfer Receipts - send money each month above £60
Bank Account Statement - Have at least £3000 in saving
Receipt of Postal Transfer
Postal Evidence

Evidence of genuine relationship - Pictures
Engagement Pic
Marriage Pics
Post Marriage Pics
Video Screenshot

All documents were original & copies were certified. Also take photocopy of each document

I personally did a lot more then the requirements however my view is to provide as much evidence if you have a genuine case. Further don't give a reason for the case worker to have any reason to reject

I hope this helps all of you inshallah

A

Ammi.K no wonder you got a favourable response
I have a question:
I will be going to Pakistan for nikah and applying for the spouse visa soon after that. Apart from a few chat logs I really don't have anything else to submit to show a genuine relationship. The ECO should take into account the cultural norms that it's not possible sometimes to for the bride to meet the groom before the marriage. Is it fair to assume that my case will be rejected outright. I will be submitting some chat logs, nikah pics and that's it!!the pics would be of nikah .not the main wedding . I wouldn't be able to submit wedding cards etc .

[Naila]

To kazzy.

I have applied from Mirpur,, wt abt urself. Do u fink mp are eni help in dis situation.

[Tazmaniaa]

To kazzy n tazmania

Inshallah we wil hear very soon wiv gd news. Have u guys involved ur mp as yet.

Nah to yet but will be where you applied from?

Hi
I applied from islamabad.. Yeh i asked them but the sed that its under process

[tallojani]

To Cheeta,

yes you can fill the form yourself and pay for it here in the uk using either credit or debit card. "Does your sponsor have any children" this is referring to previous marriages if you answered NO earlier then answer No to this question too, if they were referring to the 3 children that you have together then they would say do you have any children with your spouse/sponsor.
I think but I am not 100% sure, you just fill in one form for your wife in which you include your 3 childrens as dependent. Hopefully someone else here can guide you on this.
I think children under certain age are exempt from language requirements.

[muskaan1987]

salaam all

my husband recived a call yesterday from islamabad (WE submitted in mirpur)

saying that they have a letter to send and wanted to comfirm address etc

my husband asked what was it regarding and they said it was just an update on the application


what does that mean ? is our application on hold?

we applied october 30

[muskaan1987]

people whos case were put on hold did they also get a letter delived to home?

plus my husband has not recieved pthe letter yet as its a public holiday

in pakistan