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KSAli
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by KSAli » Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:53 pm

the_silk_route wrote:Hi guys I need someone to urgently advise me on something here regarding the TB test.

My wife is looking to get her TB test done in Islamabad, and wants to book an appointment to have it done.

My question is, when she calls up the office, how soon can she get an appointment to be tested?
She has been told she has to wait AT LEAST 10 days to be given an appointment?!

Is it really a 10 day wait to get an appointment!?

Can someone please explain.

Thanks!
Salam,
Just ask her to email IOM and give all her details e.g. Name, Age,dob, Visa category, city, passport num, nic, preferred dates, current pakistani address and uk address. I mailed them alongwith these things and they replied back within a day and gave me n appointment date of 2 days later. Tell her to take two passport sized photos with her to the application centre on d day of appointment..
Applied (Karachi): 20th September 2013
Refused: 2nd April'14
Re-applied: 6th June'14
Refused: 21st Nov'14
Appealed: 8th Dec'14
Call from BHC & call in letter: 25th Feb'15
RFC: 10th March'15
Collected: 10th March'15
VISA STAMPED Alhumdulilah.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by freebie » Mon Jun 09, 2014 6:01 pm

Hi everyone

Those people that have applied from Karachi, how long did it take for you to receive your visa?

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by prayforus » Mon Jun 09, 2014 6:37 pm

KSAli wrote:
prayforus wrote:Musriz, Haze, send an e-mail to UKVI and ask about the status of the application referencing your GWF numbers. They normally reply quick (every time I have contacted them, it's been the next day for a reply). Good luck.

KSAli, the applicant should receive an e-mail informing them that it's been sent to the UKVI decision making centre, so always check the e-mail/junk e-mail folder. If you still do not receive anything within a couple of days, then like above contact the UKVI.
ok thnx.. Whats their email address?
https://ukvi-international.faq-help.com

Just follow the instructions on that link.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by jrkhany » Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:00 pm

freebie wrote:Hi everyone

Those people that have applied from Karachi, how long did it take for you to receive your visa?

Hi I applied from Karachi last week.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by the_silk_route » Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:36 pm

KSAli wrote:
the_silk_route wrote:Hi guys I need someone to urgently advise me on something here regarding the TB test.

My wife is looking to get her TB test done in Islamabad, and wants to book an appointment to have it done.

My question is, when she calls up the office, how soon can she get an appointment to be tested?
She has been told she has to wait AT LEAST 10 days to be given an appointment?!

Is it really a 10 day wait to get an appointment!?

Can someone please explain.

Thanks!
Salam,
Just ask her to email IOM and give all her details e.g. Name, Age,dob, Visa category, city, passport num, nic, preferred dates, current pakistani address and uk address. I mailed them alongwith these things and they replied back within a day and gave me n appointment date of 2 days later. Tell her to take two passport sized photos with her to the application centre on d day of appointment..
Do you have the email address for the IOM?

Anyone else had the issue of having to wait 10 days for an appointment?

Anyone on here who has had a TB test or had their wife do one, what was the procedure to get it done?

KSAli
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by KSAli » Mon Jun 09, 2014 8:26 pm

the_silk_route wrote:
KSAli wrote:
the_silk_route wrote:Hi guys I need someone to urgently advise me on something here regarding the TB test.

My wife is looking to get her TB test done in Islamabad, and wants to book an appointment to have it done.

My question is, when she calls up the office, how soon can she get an appointment to be tested?
She has been told she has to wait AT LEAST 10 days to be given an appointment?!

Is it really a 10 day wait to get an appointment!?

Can someone please explain.

Thanks!
Salam,
Just ask her to email IOM and give all her details e.g. Name, Age,dob, Visa category, city, passport num, nic, preferred dates, current pakistani address and uk address. I mailed them alongwith these things and they replied back within a day and gave me n appointment date of 2 days later. Tell her to take two passport sized photos with her to the application centre on d day of appointment..
Do you have the email address for the IOM?

Anyone else had the issue of having to wait 10 days for an appointment?

Anyone on here who has had a TB test or had their wife do one, what was the procedure to get it done?
uktbappointments@iom.int is the email address.

Sharing the email I received from IOM for further information.
First deposit bank fees and then mail them and dnt forget to write bank deposit slip number in ur mail..
Read this >
Address & Procedure
Karachi
F-8/1 TIPU SULTAN ROAD
KDA SCHEME 1 KARSAZ ROAD
KARACHI.

for applicant's elder than 11 years of age deposit 5,000 Rs before medical, for applicants less than 11 years of age you need to deposit 2,500 in the following Branch of SCB, an additional PKR 2500 will be charged in case of further medical for each applicant who is less than 11 years of age and the additional fee will be collected at IOM center)

* SCB (Standard Chartered Bank) Gulshn-e-Iqbal Baranch # 1 Opposite
Bait ul Mukaram Masjid.

* SCB (Standard Chartered Bank) Boat Basin Branch Near Pizza Hut.

Please note our deposit slips are available in the above mentioned branches and all our account related details are printed on them

Requirements for test:
Two Latest passport size pictures (with any back ground)
Original Passport + Copy
Bank Deposit slip
If you have already taken test, please bring old certificate(s) as well
Please bring the address and contact details of place you will be staying in UK

Kindly provide the particulars of applicants accompanying you for UK, please note if your children less than the age of 11 are traveling with you, as per the new policy it is mandatory for them to have physical examination.


Note: "It is requested for your own security to not bring any sort of baggage to the assessment center; please be noted the security will not allow you to take your bags or unnecessary companions inside the center" " if the applicant is less than 18 years of age he/she needs to bring parent/guardian along with them

We will be grateful for your comments if you like our services
Applied (Karachi): 20th September 2013
Refused: 2nd April'14
Re-applied: 6th June'14
Refused: 21st Nov'14
Appealed: 8th Dec'14
Call from BHC & call in letter: 25th Feb'15
RFC: 10th March'15
Collected: 10th March'15
VISA STAMPED Alhumdulilah.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by abdulraheem123 » Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:23 pm

the_silk_route wrote:
KSAli wrote:
the_silk_route wrote:Hi guys I need someone to urgently advise me on something here regarding the TB test.

My wife is looking to get her TB test done in Islamabad, and wants to book an appointment to have it done.

My question is, when she calls up the office, how soon can she get an appointment to be tested?
She has been told she has to wait AT LEAST 10 days to be given an appointment?!

Is it really a 10 day wait to get an appointment!?

Can someone please explain.

Thanks!
Salam,
Just ask her to email IOM and give all her details e.g. Name, Age,dob, Visa category, city, passport num, nic, preferred dates, current pakistani address and uk address. I mailed them alongwith these things and they replied back within a day and gave me n appointment date of 2 days later. Tell her to take two passport sized photos with her to the application centre on d day of appointment..
Do you have the email address for the IOM?

Anyone else had the issue of having to wait 10 days for an appointment?

Anyone on here who has had a TB test or had their wife do one, what was the procedure to get it done?
my wife done the TB last month, i called them up and there pick up fairly quickly and there speak in English too. i booked it in Islamabad and he offered me an appointment the next day, and said appointments are available all weak, he also said to try to call up before the afternoon for the soon appointments as there go quickly

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by abdulraheem123 » Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:29 pm

this is there number for the IOM

+92 51 111 466 472

there will explain about how to make payment with Standard Chartered Bank, its easier talking to them and getting them to explain it.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by ijaz.ahmed » Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:59 am

Hi all,
Does anybody has any idea how should I find status of my wife's visa application over 5 months now ? applied on 26th Jan 14 at Lahore but no response yet?
Even the website which was suppose to reveal the status is down
https://www.vfsglobal.org/ukg-passportt ... Cbxa6ahQ==

What are the options for me now?
Should we try to find a contact to Islamabad High commissions or should I contact someone here in the UK and how?

Any clue much appreciated
Thanks
ijaz

I finally managed to speak with them please find details here

http://www.immigrationboards.com/immigr ... 66359.html
Last edited by ijaz.ahmed on Tue Jun 10, 2014 12:39 pm, edited 1 time in total.

SW35
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by SW35 » Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:02 am

Hi people

My husband got rfc today our timeline is

Applied 06/01/2014
Under process 20/01/2014
Outcome: allah knows

I applied under Cat A with 7 month paperwork

Allah knows best x

musriz
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by musriz » Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:08 am

SW35 wrote:Hi people

My husband got rfc today our timeline is

Applied 06/01/2014
Under process 20/01/2014
Outcome: allah knows

I applied under Cat A with 7 month paperwork

Allah knows best x
Thats excellent !! Finally they are looking at January applicants :D
You will have good news In Shaa'Allah.
Keep us updated plz.
Applied 17th Jan 2014
VAC Mirpur
Category A (Husband)
Called for Interview 3rd July 2014
ALHAMDHULILLAH VISA GRANTED SAME DAY
Total 117 working days

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by SW35 » Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:17 am

In Sha Allah i will update with outcome as soon as i knw :D

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by freebie » Tue Jun 10, 2014 6:04 pm

jrkhany wrote:
freebie wrote:Hi everyone

Those people that have applied from Karachi, how long did it take for you to receive your visa?

Hi I applied from Karachi last week.

Hi jrkhany,

I emailed UKVI and the email received stated:

Your application is under process and the decision hasn't been made yet, you will be contacted once your documents are ready for collection

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by SW35 » Wed Jun 11, 2014 5:47 am

Salam everyone,

My husband collected vpassport and visa gtanted, Aalhamdulillah.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by zeeh » Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:04 am

SW35 wrote:Salam everyone,

My husband collected vpassport and visa gtanted, Aalhamdulillah.
Congratulations
I might be next
May the blessings of Allah fill your life with happiness and open all the doors of success now and always.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Safikazmi12 » Wed Jun 11, 2014 7:54 am

Salam,
i emailed UKVI about application status. they replied
Dear Syed, Thank you for contacting the UK Visa and Immigrations International Enquiry Service. We understand that you would like to know about the status of your application to come to the UK. I have made a check on your application status and it is said A decision has not yet been made on your application. We will contact you once a decision has been made or, if necessary, while your application is being considered. We provide country specific information regarding visa processing times on our website Gov.UK
MY TIMELINE:
APPLICATION DATE: 20 JANUARY 2014 (ISLAMABAD)
RFC: Visa Granted on 23-09-2014

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by musriz » Wed Jun 11, 2014 7:59 am

SW35 wrote:Salam everyone,

My husband collected vpassport and visa gtanted, Aalhamdulillah.
Congratulationssss !!!

Yup Zeeh you should be next and then me.
Applied 17th Jan 2014
VAC Mirpur
Category A (Husband)
Called for Interview 3rd July 2014
ALHAMDHULILLAH VISA GRANTED SAME DAY
Total 117 working days

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Haze77 » Wed Jun 11, 2014 12:21 pm

Hi,

Got a reply from UKVI to my email enquiry. They said

"We had checked your status and can inform you that the decision on your visa application has been delayed whilst further enquiries are conducted"


At least I know its not been rejected.

Many Thanks

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by sophia20 » Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:14 pm

Hi everyone,
Husband got rfc today lol
Refused! Lol
Someting about tax not being paid lol
Was stamped last month on 28th, just got called today to collect it! Great!!

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by HELLO786 » Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:34 pm

sophia20 wrote:Hi everyone,
Husband got rfc today lol
Refused! Lol
Someting about tax not being paid lol
Was stamped last month on 28th, just got called today to collect it! Great!!
So sory to hear that!

Did u submit p60?
Applied online 15/9/15
Biometrics mirpur 17/9/15
Documents confirmation November
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by freebie » Wed Jun 11, 2014 3:34 pm

sophia20 wrote:Hi everyone,
Husband got rfc today lol
Refused! Lol
Someting about tax not being paid lol
Was stamped last month on 28th, just got called today to collect it! Great!!
I don't understand, did he get refused or was visa granted. I am confused because you keep saying lol

musriz
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by musriz » Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:16 pm

sophia20 wrote:Hi everyone,
Husband got rfc today lol
Refused! Lol
Someting about tax not being paid lol
Was stamped last month on 28th, just got called today to collect it! Great!!
Im very sorry to hear that. You waited such a long time.
Did you apply as employed or self employed.
Applied 17th Jan 2014
VAC Mirpur
Category A (Husband)
Called for Interview 3rd July 2014
ALHAMDHULILLAH VISA GRANTED SAME DAY
Total 117 working days

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by sophia20 » Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:28 pm

Lol it was refused!!!!
Really!!! Don't be sorry guys thats just how it is

P60, I think yeh we did
Applied as employed
They're claiming I didn't meet income threshold, n that hmrc has no record of employment and tax!! Which is not Tru cz them 6 months tax was paid lol

Can appeal, dont know what "dad" will decide to do!
what wht a waste of time lol

musriz
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by musriz » Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:34 pm

sophia20 wrote:Lol it was refused!!!!
Really!!! Don't be sorry guys thats just how it is

P60, I think yeh we did
Applied as employed
They're claiming I didn't meet income threshold, n that hmrc has no record of employment and tax!! Which is not Tru cz them 6 months tax was paid lol

Can appeal, dont know what "dad" will decide to do!
what wht a waste of time lol
How can that be.
You will have to chase it up with your emplpyer why they havent paid your tax.
Have you continued paying your tax up until now ?
Applied 17th Jan 2014
VAC Mirpur
Category A (Husband)
Called for Interview 3rd July 2014
ALHAMDHULILLAH VISA GRANTED SAME DAY
Total 117 working days

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Nadizee » Wed Jun 11, 2014 6:40 pm

musriz wrote:
sophia20 wrote:Lol it was refused!!!!
Really!!! Don't be sorry guys thats just how it is

P60, I think yeh we did
Applied as employed
They're claiming I didn't meet income threshold, n that hmrc has no record of employment and tax!! Which is not Tru cz them 6 months tax was paid lol

Can appeal, dont know what "dad" will decide to do!
what wht a waste of time lol
How can that be.
You will have to chase it up with your emplpyer why they havent paid your tax.
Have you continued paying your tax up until no
w ?

So sad
If they don,t want to stamped then y they taking toooo much time for????so lazy shoul tell on time,,,,,
I been w8ing since October 2013 ,,,,,
I think now it's our turn do strike against this bad lazy work
Nd against this fazool incom law,,,,

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