application sent: 24th july 2012
coa recirved: 26th august 2012
refusal : 14th of january 2013 (reason that they couldnt verify wifes employement as employer didnt pick up fone)
appeal+reconsideration request sent: 26th of january 2013
appeal date for oral hearing 10th april 2013
Home office called employer again and verified the job
1st march got call from home office requesting me to withdraw appeal as they have decided to change their decision and grant me visa
8th april 2013 got my visa on the passport... off for a holiday now
Goodluck everyone