Spouse Visa for My Russian Wife - Please Help

[Londoner007]

More likely than not you will need to post it to Sheffield.

Whilst there, make sure you finalise any other documents you may need for the application.

All the best.,

[belpakuk]

More likely than not you will need to post it to Sheffield.

Whilst there, make sure you finalise any other documents you may need for the application.

All the best.,

will do,thanks very much

[belpakuk]

Update
Visited yesterday 13/03/2018 TLScontact VAC Minsk Belarus regarding visa application process and submition of supporting documents.
For Settelment/spouse Visa all supporting documents should be sent to Sheffield by post.Passport and biometric should be submitted in TLScontact VAC.
For all other visa categories all documents will be scanned by VAC and sent electronically to ECO along with original Passport and biometric data.
A new paid service has been introduced recently where one can keep their passport while their visa application is in process.
I hope members will find this information helpful

[Russell59]

Regarding the TB Test Certificate it must be sent to Sheffield along with all the other Documents.If i remember correctly once Sheffield received the Documents my Wifes Application was completed in just under 2 and a Half Months.

[Russell59]

I cannot remember the time frame i had when my Wife submitted her Application,but i do know that as soon as i arrived back from Belarus on the Sunday i posted out the Documents the very next Day via Royal Mail Special Delivery which assures delivery to sheffield the next day by 13:00 also do not forget to enclose a pre paid Special delivery bag addressed to you so Sheffield can return the Documents

[belpakuk]

I cannot remember the time frame i had when my Wife submitted her Application,but i do know that as soon as i arrived back from Belarus on the Sunday i posted out the Documents the very next Day via Royal Mail Special Delivery which assures delivery to sheffield the next day by 13:00 also do not forget to enclose a pre paid Special delivery bag addressed to you so Sheffield can return the Documents

Thanks Russell for information.
We have recently done TB certificate and along with that we’ve been given another official paper by IOM to present at airport if asked.

[Londoner007]

You will get original TB cert back which you can travel with. Keep photocopies.

[Astonvillan]

Hi Both,

Alhumdullilah my spouse got her visa from Russia - Moscow.

Took exact 3 months applied on 4th April received aproval on 6th July.

Many thanks for this board and members for sharing tips and stories.

No email from UKBA straight decision.

Kind Regards,
AK

Salaam could you possibly private message me in regards to a visa jazkAllah Khair

[CR001]

Hi Both,

Alhumdullilah my spouse got her visa from Russia - Moscow.

Took exact 3 months applied on 4th April received aproval on 6th July.

Many thanks for this board and members for sharing tips and stories.

No email from UKBA straight decision.

Kind Regards,
AK

Salaam could you possibly private message me in regards to a visa jazkAllah Khair

You don't have access to private message privilege.

Start your own topic and post your questions in public so that all can benefit and help.

[belpakuk]

Country applying from: Belarus
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non Priority
Online Application Completed: 21/03/2018
Date biometrics taken: 27/03/2018
Date documents forward to UKVI Sheffield: 05/04/2018
Date documentation was received by UKVI: 06/04/2018
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No
Email confirmation of supporting documents received in Sheffield: 16/04/2018
Email received on application not straightforward : No
Supporting Documents Returned: Not yet
Decision made text: Not Yet

I'm really worried about my original documents as it's been 45WD since biometric and have not received them back yet. Normally HO return documents in average 15-20WD from the date of confirmation email.
Anyone here facing the same situation?
Please share your experience...

[belpakuk]

Country applying from: Belarus
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non Priority
Online Application Completed: 21/03/2018
Date biometrics taken: 27/03/2018
Date documents forward to UKVI Sheffield: 05/04/2018
Date documentation was received by UKVI: 06/04/2018
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No
Email confirmation of supporting documents received in Sheffield: 16/04/2018
Email received on application not straightforward : No
Supporting Documents Returned: Not yet
Decision made text: Not Yet

I'm really worried about my original documents as it's been 45WD since biometric and have not received them back yet. Normally HO return documents in average 15-20WD from the date of confirmation email.
Anyone here facing the same situation?
Please share your experience...

Experienced members and Moderators please advise what can be done in this situation?
or should I just weight until 60WD timeframe passess?
Cheers

[CR001]

Country applying from: Belarus
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement
Priority/Non-Priority: Non Priority
Online Application Completed: 21/03/2018
Date biometrics taken: 27/03/2018
Date documents forward to UKVI Sheffield: 05/04/2018
Date documentation was received by UKVI: 06/04/2018
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): No
Email confirmation of supporting documents received in Sheffield: 16/04/2018
Email received on application not straightforward : No
Supporting Documents Returned: Not yet
Decision made text: Not Yet

I'm really worried about my original documents as it's been 45WD since biometric and have not received them back yet. Normally HO return documents in average 15-20WD from the date of confirmation email.
Anyone here facing the same situation?
Please share your experience...

Experienced members and Moderators please advise what can be done in this situation?
or should I just weight until 60WD timeframe passess?
Cheers

You need to wait.

[belpakuk]

Thanks CR001

[belpakuk]

Here is my Mrs spouse settlement app timeline

Country applied from : Belarus
Online app submitted : 21/03/2018
Biometric enrolled : 27/03/2018
Documents sent to Sheffield : 05/04/2018 ,received at sheffield 06/04/2018
Email confirmation from UKVI : 16/04/2018
Documents received back from Sheffield : NOT YET
HO contacted by phone : 21/06/2018 , 60th working day
Status of app : Decision made
Contacted by HO/VAC : NOT YET

[belpakuk]

Here is my Mrs spouse settlement app timeline

Country applied from : Belarus
Online app submitted : 21/03/2018 Standard
Biometric enrolled : 27/03/2018
Documents sent to Sheffield : 05/04/2018 ,received at sheffield 06/04/2018
Email confirmation from UKVI : 16/04/2018
Documents received back from Sheffield : NOT YET
HO contacted by phone : 21/06/2018 , 60th working day
Status of app : Decision made
Contacted by HO/VAC : NOT YET

[gimarwat]

Here is my Mrs spouse settlement app timeline

Country applied from : Belarus
Online app submitted : 21/03/2018 Standard
Biometric enrolled : 27/03/2018
Documents sent to Sheffield : 05/04/2018 ,received at sheffield 06/04/2018
Email confirmation from UKVI : 16/04/2018
Documents received back from Sheffield : NOT YET
HO contacted by phone : 21/06/2018 , 60th working day
Status of app : Decision made
Contacted by HO/VAC : NOT YET
Passport collected : NOT YET

sorry I pressed submit accidentally
I wanted to ask when your bio was done did they ask about IHS number at TLScontact centre?

[Komaluroosa]

Hi i read your posts and found that we're in a similar situation.. I have sent the documents to Sheffield but didn't receive them back yet... I want to confirm that have you send thr phococopies of every documents or just the original bundle?

[CR001]

Hi i read your posts and found that we're in a similar situation.. I have sent the documents to Sheffield but didn't receive them back yet... I want to confirm that have you send thr phococopies of every documents or just the original bundle?

Please refrain from tagging your same question onto numerous other members' topics. Please continue in your own topic.

This topic is for spouse visa from Russia/Belarus. The process for supporting documents varies per country.

[Komaluroosa]

Hi i read your posts and found that we're in a similar situation.. I have sent the documents to Sheffield but didn't receive them back yet... I want to confirm that have you send thr phococopies of every documents or just the original bundle?

Please refrain from tagging your same question onto numerous other members' topics. Please continue in your own topic.

This topic is for spouse visa from Russia/Belarus. The process for supporting documents varies per country.

Oh alright.

[Blighty]

I wanted to ask when your bio was done did they ask about IHS number at TLScontact centre?

TLScontact in Kyiv did not ask my wife about her IHS number, and were not interested in seeing the IHS payment confirmation when offered to them.

From the webpage https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigrati ... cation/pay ...

"If you’re making an immigration application online you pay the healthcare surcharge as part of the application process. You must complete the payment and return to the online immigration application in less than 30 minutes."

[gimarwat]

I wanted to ask when your bio was done did they ask about IHS number at TLScontact centre?

TLScontact in Kyiv did not ask my wife about her IHS number, and were not interested in seeing the IHS payment confirmation when offered to them.

From the webpage https://www.gov.uk/healthcare-immigrati ... cation/pay ...

"If you’re making an immigration application online you pay the healthcare surcharge as part of the application process. You must complete the payment and return to the online immigration application in less than 30 minutes."

Blightly, thanks a lot for the information.
would you mind to share your application timeline and the outcome of it please.
this will give me an idea as there are not many applicants on this forum from ex-USSR region.
Thanks

[Blighty]

Blightly, thanks a lot for the information.
would you mind to share your application timeline and the outcome of it please.
this will give me an idea as there are not many applicants on this forum from ex-USSR region.
Thanks

My wife's visa is still ongoing ... Today (26/06/18) is 20 working days after biometric appointment, and the documents have not been returned yet.

Application Category: Spouse Settlement (non-priority)
Country applying from: Ukraine (Kyiv)
Application Submitted Online: 05/05/18
Biometrics (Date): 31/05/18
'Keep My Passport When Applying' Paid Service: Yes
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield on: 07/06/18
Supporting Documents Reached Sheffield on: 08/06/18
Automated email confirmation from UKVI on: 19/06/18 (13 working days after biometric appointment)

Others should be aware that TLSconnect in Kyiv is chaotic, although my wife tells me that it is normal for Ukraine! At least I was allowed to sit in the waiting area with my wife.

[gimarwat]

Blightly, thanks a lot for the information.
would you mind to share your application timeline and the outcome of it please.
this will give me an idea as there are not many applicants on this forum from ex-USSR region.
Thanks

My wife's visa is still ongoing ... Today (26/06/18) is 20 working days after biometric appointment, and the documents have not been returned yet.

Application Category: Spouse Settlement (non-priority)
Country applying from: Ukraine (Kyiv)
Application Submitted Online: 05/05/18
Biometrics (Date): 31/05/18
'Keep My Passport When Applying' Paid Service: Yes
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield on: 07/06/18
Supporting Documents Reached Sheffield on: 08/06/18
Automated email confirmation from UKVI on: 19/06/18 (13 working days after biometric appointment)

Others should be aware that TLSconnect in Kyiv is chaotic, although my wife tells me that it is normal for Ukraine! At least I was allowed to sit in the waiting area with my wife.

Thanks a lot for sharing timeline,all the best

[belpakuk]

Moderators and experienced members

to contact UKVI by email there is a fee
https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... ge/English
it further says This cost includes your initial email plus any follow-up emails you send relating to the same enquiry.
does it mean that all email corresponding regarding the same enquiry will fall under the same payment
if yes, should we just reply to the email reply received from UKVI?
thanks in advance

[belpakuk]

UPDATE

Here is my Mrs spouse settlement app timeline

Country applied from : Belarus
Online app submitted : 21/03/2018 Standard
Biometric enrolled : 27/03/2018
Documents sent to Sheffield : 05/04/2018
Documents received at Sheffield : 06/04/2018
Email confirmation from UKVI : 16/04/2018
Documents received back from Sheffield : NOT as YET
HO contacted by phone : 21/06/2018 , 60th working day
Status of app : Decision made on 21/06/2018
Sponsor/Employer contacted by HO/VAC : No
Email for passport collection received : 04/07/2018 from TLScontact Minsk-Belarus
Passport received by courier : 06/07/2018
Visa GRANTED valid from 02/07/2018 until 01/08/2018.
I really appreciate the help and guidance I've received on this forum which made the visa application process straightforward/a piece of cake and gave me confident to go through this stressful and confusing process without any legal adviser
Thanks a lot Moderators and members. Good luck to all those who are still waiting for their decision, just be patient and positive