Settlement Visa Applications - INDIA TIMELINES ONLY

[Arsharan]

Type of visa applied for: Spouse settlement
Country applying from vfs chandigarh india
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Online submit : 5 SEP 2018
Biometric submit: 10 SEP 2018
Document sent to Sheffield : 13 SEP 2018
Document received Sheffield: 14 SEP 2018
Confirmation email recived : NONE
Email from UKVI: Application is being and is being prepared for the entry clearance officer, will take 12 weeks from date of application sent on - 23 OCT 2018
Call from UKVI: NO
Document returned: 28/11/2018
Text from vfs: 03/12/2018 Your visa application is being sent to the address requested
Call From VFS Office: Intructing to collet passport within 3 day
Passport Collected: going on the 4th Dec
Visa Granted: Will update once i know

[Arsharan]

[quote=Arsharan post_id=1704578 time=1542277081 user_id=206414]
Type of visa applied for: Spouse settlement
Country applying from vfs chandigarh india
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Online submit : 5 SEP 2018
Biometric submit: 10 SEP 2018
Document sent to Sheffield : 13 SEP 2018
Document received Sheffield: 14 SEP 2018
Confirmation email recived : NONE
Email from UKVI: Application is being and is being prepared for the entry clearance officer, will take 12 weeks from date of application sent on - 23 OCT 2018
Call from UKVI: NO
Document returned: 28/11/2018
Text from vfs: 03/12/2018
Passport arrived : 04/12/2018
60 working days
Visa Granted

[Krish19]

First visa application was refused for lack of documents(applied on 17/08/2018, passport received on 15/11/2018).
Type of visa applied for: Spouse settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority, Hyderabad, India
Online Application Completed: 20/11/2018
Bio-metrics taken: 22/11/2018
--Documents sent from UK--
Documents sent to Sheffield: 22/11/2018
Documents received at Sheffield: 23/11/2018
Acknowledgment Email from UKVI:
Documents returned: 03/12/2018
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer":
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): N/A
Case not straightforward email - N/A
Decision made email from UKVI:N/A
The processed visa application for GWFXXXXXXXXX will be delivered to the chosen address message received :

[asingh42]

Country applying from: VFS CHANDIGARH INDIA
Type of visa applied for: Wife settlement
Application and documents submitted online : 17 April 2018
Priority/Non-Priority:Non Priority
Biometrics enrolled at: CHANDIGARH INDIA on 09 May 2018
Supporting Docs sent to Sheffield from UK: 11 May 2018
Supporting Docs reached Sheffield: 14 May 2018
Application under process at SHEFFIELD confirmation: not received
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): 20 June 2018 was really nervous call lasted 30 mins asking about employment
Decision making centre email from VFS :
Contacted with 'decision made':
Documents returned: YES
Collection made: NA
Decision made email from UKVI: 15/12/2018
Date of visa approval:
Passport arrived in courier:17/12/2018
Number of days :156 Working days
Visa Granted

[Casa]

@Nonuuk92 Please respect that this is a TIMELINE THREAD ONLY. Any questions posts have been and will be removed.

[amin7t]

Country applying from: VFS India Chennai
Type of visa applied for: Wife Settlement
Sponsor visa status: Citizen
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-priority
Online Application: 29th September 2018
Biometrics : 3rd October 2018
Documents sent to Sheffield: 16th October 2018
Documents received at Sheffield: 17th October 2018
Email from UKVI: Application is into consideration by ECO on 8th November 2018
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No
Documents returned: 2nd November 2018
Contacted with decision made & to collect passport from VFS office: NO
Status : WAITING

[mrtylar]

Country applying from: VFS India Chennai
Type of visa applied for: Wife Settlement
Sponsor visa status: Citizen
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-priority
Online Application: 30th November 2018
Biometrics : 5th December 2018
Documents sent to Sheffield (from UK): 8th December 2018
Documents received at Sheffield: 10th December 2018
Email from UKVI: N/A
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): N/A
Documents returned: N/A
Contacted with decision made & to collect passport from VFS office: N/A
Status : WAITING

[Krish19]

First visa application was refused for lack of documents(applied on 17/08/2018, passport received on 15/11/2018).
Type of visa applied for: Spouse settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority, Hyderabad, India
Online Application Completed: 20/11/2018
Bio-metrics taken: 22/11/2018
--Documents sent from UK--
Documents sent to Sheffield: 22/11/2018
Documents received at Sheffield: 23/11/2018
Acknowledgment Email from UKVI:
Documents returned: 03/12/2018
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer": 19/12/2018
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): N/A
Case not straightforward email - N/A
Decision made email from UKVI:N/A
The processed visa application for GWFXXXXXXXXX will be delivered to the chosen address message received :

[Ralph1888]

Country applying from: VFS India Cochin
Type of visa applied for: Fiance Settlement
Sponsor visa status: Citizen
Priority/Non-Priority: priority
Online Application: 27 November 2018
Biometrics : 29 November 2018
Documents sent to Sheffield (from UK): 30 November 2018
Documents received at Sheffield: 3 rd December 2018
Email from UKVI: 5 th December 2018 ( asked To send a pre paid envelope to send the documents back to sponsor)
Email from UKVI application being prepared for the entry clearance officer : 7 th December 2018
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): N/A
Documents returned: N/A
Contacted with decision made & to collect passport from VFS office: N/A
Status : WAITING

[Daisy2018]

My husband biometric:12th October 2018
Telephone interview 23rd November (both Interviewed same time)
Escalated: 6th December
13th December: email received / message sent to relavant department.
Iv'e paid priority service but still nothing. Im Stressed out today's the 49th day.
No documents sent back yet.

[anonmous]

Hi,

I found this forum very useful, so here is my timeline.


1st Application

Type of visa applied for: Fiancee, settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non Priority, Delhi, India
Online Application Completed: 07/08/2018
Bio-metrics taken: 16/08/2018
Documents sent to Sheffield: 16 /08/2018
Documents received at Sheffield: 20/08/2018 – found out via bluedart website using application number as reference number.
Acknowledgment Email from UKVI:
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer": 24/08/2018
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): N/A
Case not straightforward email - N/A
Contacted UKVI 2-3 times via phone during the process.
Decision made email from UKVI: 22/10/2018 – 46 working days
Received Passport & Letter – 24/10/2018
Documents returned – 29/10/2018
First visa application was refused for lack of documents/proof.


2nd Application

Type of visa applied for: Fiancee settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority, Ahmedabad, India
Online Application Completed: 04/11/2018
Bio-metrics taken: 12/11/2018
Documents sent to Sheffield: 12/11/2018
Documents received at Sheffield:
Acknowledgment Email from UKVI:
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer": 19/11/2018
Documents returned: 28/11/2018
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): N/A
Case not straightforward email - N/A
Decision made email from UKVI: 20/12/2018 – 29 working days
UK Visa – Entry Clearance granted.

[Ralph1888]

[quote=Ralph1888 post_id=1719306 time=1545290987 user_id=208558]
Country applying from: VFS India Cochin
Type of visa applied for: Fiance Settlement
Sponsor visa status: Citizen
Priority/Non-Priority: priority
Online Application: 27 November 2018
Biometrics : 29 November 2018
Documents sent to Sheffield (from UK): 30 November 2018
Documents received at Sheffield: 3 rd December 2018
Email from UKVI: 5 th December 2018 ( asked To send a pre paid envelope to send the documents back to sponsor)
Email from UKVI application being prepared for the entry clearance officer : 7 th December 2018
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): N/A
Documents returned: N/A
Contacted with decision made & to collect 9 th January 2019
passport from VFS office: 10 January 2018
Status : visa granted 27 working days from bio metrics
[all the best for everyone who is waiting for the visa ]

[Krish19]

First visa application was refused for lack of documents(applied on 17/08/2018, passport received on 15/11/2018).
Type of visa applied for: Spouse settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority, Hyderabad, India
Online Application Completed: 20/11/2018
Bio-metrics taken: 22/11/2018
--Documents sent from UK--
Documents sent to Sheffield: 22/11/2018
Documents received at Sheffield: 23/11/2018
Acknowledgment Email from UKVI:
Documents returned: 03/12/2018
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer":
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): N/A
Case not straightforward email - N/A
Decision made email from UKVI: 09/01/2019
The processed visa application for GWFXXXXXXXXX will be delivered to the chosen address message received : 09/01/2019
Passport Received: 11/01/1019
Visa Granted

Thank you so much everyone on this forum and i really appreciate help from you guys. All the very best for everyone else who are waiting for their visas.
Finally my wait is over.

[Lakki_T]

Country applying from: VFS India Hyd
Type of visa applied for: Wife Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-priority
Online Application Completed: 04 May 2018
Biometrics taken: 08 May 2018
Documents sent to Sheffield: 12 May 2018
Documents received at Sheffield: 15 May 2018, checked through online tracking number.
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): Not yet
Documents returned:21st June 2018
Not straight forward: 30 July 2018
1st Escalation: 28th Aug 2018
2nd Escalation: 12th Sept 2018
3rd Escalation: 03rd Oct 2018
MP involved:4th Sept 2018 and repose revived on 3rd October by saying application is not straightforward and takes more time (generic email)
8th Escalation: 11th Jan 2019 - still waiting for decision

Decision made email from UKVI:?
Decision made text from VFS
Passport collected: ?

[Sj0611]

[Country applying from: VFS India Hyd
Type of visa applied for: Wife Settlement
Sponsor visa status: ILR through Tier1 General(HSMP) route.
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-priority
Documents received at Sheffield: 2nd July'2018
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): Not yet
Documents returned:3rd Aug'2018
Not straight forward: 29th Aug2018
1st Escalation: 3rd Oct'2018
2nd Escalation: 23rd Oct 2018
3rd Escalation: 6th Nov 2018
MP involved: 16th Oct 2018
6th escalation: 6th Dec'2018
Decision made email from UKVI: Not yet
Decision made text from VFS :Not yet
Passport collected: Not yet
If anyone in same situation contact me on sr.kumar.pi at gmail
So far 7 months and no updates from UKVI yet.Application still awaiting decision.]

Country applying from: VFS India Hyd
Type of visa applied for: Wife Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-priority
Online Application Completed: 04 May 2018
Biometrics taken: 08 May 2018
Documents sent to Sheffield: 12 May 2018
Documents received at Sheffield: 15 May 2018, checked through online tracking number.
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): Not yet
Documents returned:21st June 2018
Not straight forward: 30 July 2018
1st Escalation: 28th Aug 2018
2nd Escalation: 12th Sept 2018
3rd Escalation: 03rd Oct 2018
MP involved:4th Sept 2018 and repose revived on 3rd October by saying application is not straightforward and takes more time (generic email)
8th Escalation: 11th Jan 2019 - still waiting for decision

Decision made email from UKVI:?
Decision made text from VFS
Passport collected: ?
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[Thelugi]

* Applied from: Pune, India.
* Type of visa applied for: Fiancé visa (Settlement - Marriage).
* Priority/Standard: Standard.
*Date application paid and submitted: Online 19th July 2018.
* Date biometrics taken: 23rd July 2018.
* Date SMS received from VFS: 23rd July 2018.
* Application forwarded to UKVI: 23rd July 2018.
* Date documentation was sent to Sheffield UKVI: 31st July 2018
* Date documentation received by Sheffield UKVI: 1st August 2018
* Confirmation email of application receipt from UKVI: 28th August 2018
* Projected timeline given: 12 weeks
* Date documentation was received back: 6th September 2018
* Called UKVI for update: 10th October 2018 (afternoon)
* Case not straight forward email: 10th October 2018 (evening)
* 1st Escalation via phone: 16th October 2018
- UKVI vague email response: 1st November 2018
* 2nd Escalation via phone: 6th November 2018
-UKVI vague email response: 13th November 2018
* Sent letter to MP: 23rd November 2018
- Response from MP assistant: 30th November 2018
* 3rd Escalation via phone: 11th December 2018
- UKVI vague email response: 21st November 2018
* 4th Escalation via phone: 9th January 2019
* SMS and email from VFS: 14th January 2019
* Called UKVI to confirm if decision made: 14th January 2019 (Yes)
* Decision Email from UKVI: N/A.
* Passport Delivery Date: 15th January 2019
* Vignette: 15th January 2019

Total time for decision – 121 working days from date of Biometrics

[Justlorde]

Type of visa applied for: Spouse settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority, Mumbai, India
Online Application Submitted : October 2019
Bio-metrics taken: 28 Nov 2018
Documents sent to Sheffield: 28 Nov 2018 (via Bluedart Mumbai)
Documents received at Sheffield: 30 Nov 2018
Acknowledgment Email from UKVI: None
Documents returned: 12 Dec 2018
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer": 24 Dec 2018
Sponsor contacted by UKVI : No
Case not straightforward email - N/A
Decision made email from UKVI: N/A
VFS Text for passport collection: 14th January 2019 (30 working days)
Passport Collected: 22 Jan 2019

[Lakki_T]

Country applying from: VFS India Hyd
Type of visa applied for: Wife Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-priority
Online Application Completed: 04 May 2018
Biometrics taken: 08 May 2018
Documents sent to Sheffield: 12 May 2018
Documents received at Sheffield: 15 May 2018, checked through online tracking number.
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): Not yet
Documents returned:21st June 2018
Not straight forward: 30 July 2018
1st Escalation: 28th Aug 2018
2nd Escalation: 12th Sept 2018
3rd Escalation: 03rd Oct 2018
MP involved:4th Sept 2018 and repose revived on 3rd October by saying application is not straightforward and takes more time (generic email)
8th Escalation: 11th Jan 2019 - still waiting for decision

Decision made email from UKVI:? 22nd January 2019
Decision made text from VFS 21st January 2019
Passport collected: ? Yes - Visa granted

Thank you all for your support

[kaydee2016]

Type of visa applied for: Spouse settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Standard, New Delhi, India
Online Application Completed: 03/11/2018
Bio-metrics taken: 08/11/2018
--Documents sent from UK--
Documents sent to Sheffield: 14 Nov. 2018
Documents received at Sheffield: 15.Nov.2018
Acknowledgment Email from UKVI:
Documents returned:
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer": 25.Nov.2018
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): N/A
Case not straightforward email -
Decision made email from UKVI:
The processed visa application for GWFXXXXXXXXX will be delivered to the chosen address message received :

Updates below:
Type of visa applied for: Spouse settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Standard, New Delhi, India
Online Application Completed: 03/11/2018
Bio-metrics taken: 08/11/2018
--Documents sent from UK--
Documents sent to Sheffield: 14 Nov. 2018
Documents received at Sheffield: 15.Nov.2018
Acknowledgment Email from UKVI:
Documents returned: 30.Nov.2018
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer": 25.Nov.2018
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): N/A
Case not straightforward email -
Decision made email from UKVI:25.Jan.2019
The processed visa application for GWFXXXXXXXXX will be delivered to the chosen address message received : 25.Jan.2019
Passport with 30 days visa delivered at home in India on 27th Jan 2019. BRP to be collected 10 days after arrival in UK or 30 days from visa (Visa validity 31 Jan to 2nd Mar 19).
Thanks to all who helped and good luck to all who are all waiting.

[vinayb96]

Type of visa applied for: Spouse settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority, Bangalore, India
Online Application Submitted : 04 December 2018
Bio-metrics taken: 31 Dec 2018
Documents sent to Sheffield:31 Dec 2018 by VFS
Documents received at Sheffield:N/A
Acknowledgment Email from UKVI:
Documents returned: 18 January 2019
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer": 25 January 2019
Sponsor contacted by UKVI : No
Case not straightforward email - N/A
Decision made email from UKVI: N/A
VFS Text for passport collection: 31st January 2019
Passport Couriered: 01st February 2019(24 working days from Biometrics)

30 day vignette visa

[rgx1vt]

Type of visa applied for: Spouse settlement, CAT B, British citizen sponsor
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority, Chennai, India
Online Application Completed: 19/12/2018
Bio-metrics taken: 21/12/2018
Documents sent to Sheffield (from UK - Royal Mail Special Delivery 1pm): 02/01/2019
Documents received at Sheffield: 03/01/2019
Acknowledgment Email from UKVI: N/A
Documents returned (posted on): 11/01/2019
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer": 24/01/2019
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): N/A
Employer contacted by UKVI (if applicable): N/A
Case not straightforward email: N/A
Decision made email from UKVI: N/A
The processed visa application for GWFXXXXXXXXX will be delivered to the chosen address message received : N/A
Passport collection call from VFS : 31/01/2019
Collected from VFS : 31/01/2019
Status: Approved
Vigenette 30 days
Decision made as per letter : 28/01/2019
Time to decison: 23 WD
Time to passport receipt: 26 WD
This forum is a treasure trove of information. Thanks and goodluck to those waiting.

[pkm5]

Type of visa applied for: Spouse settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority, Jalandhar India
Online Application Completed: 24/10/2018
Bio-metrics taken: 01/11/2018
--Documents sent from UK--
Documents sent to Sheffield: 06/11/2018
Documents received at Sheffield: 07/11/2018
Documents returned: Yes
Acknowledgment Email from UKVI: "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer": 13/12/18
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No
Case not straightforward email: No
Decision made email from UKVI: No
65 working days since Bio-Metrics and we are still waiting for a response

[Bsis]

Type of visa applied for: un-married settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority, Jalandhar India
Online Application Completed: 07/01/2019
Bio-metrics taken: 21/01/2019
--Documents sent from UK--
Documents sent to Sheffield: 21/01/2019
Documents received at Sheffield: 22/01/2019
Documents returned: Yes
Acknowledgment Email from UKVI: No
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No
Case not straightforward email: No
Decision made email from UKVI: No

[Bsis]

Type of visa applied for: un-married settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority, Jalandhar India
Online Application Completed: 07/01/2019
Bio-metrics taken: 21/01/2019
--Documents sent from UK--
Documents sent to Sheffield: 21/01/2019
Documents received at Sheffield: 22/01/2019
Documents returned: Yes
Acknowledgment Email from UKVI: Yes on 15/02/19
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No
Case not straightforward email: No
Decision made email from UKVI: No

[goodw394]

Type of visa applied for: Spouse settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority, VFS Chennai
Online Application Submitted: 23/01/2019
Bio-metrics taken: 30/01/2019
Documents sent to Sheffield: 30/01/2019
Documents received at Sheffield: 31/01/2019
Documents returned: 13/02/2019
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer": 13/02/2019
Employer contacted by UKVI: No
Sponsor contacted by UKVI: No
Case not straightforward email: No
Decision made email from UKVI: Not Yet
VFS Text for passport collection: Not Yet
Passport Collected:
Status: Decision Awaited