Hi Guys,
Just to update.
Biometric was done on 8th September 2017 in Lahore, Pakistan.
Got a non-straightforward email on 11th September 2017.
Did not escalate, no SOLVEIT, no contacting MP.
On 5th December, we got an email requesting scans of two documents that we definitely provided at the processing centre. However, as we have all original documentation present, we sent scans again.
Yesterday we called to collect the passport.
Today, 15th December 2017, my wife received the passport with the visa effective from 8th December 2017.
It took 69 working days.
Due to Brexit, and the on-going xenophobia I had experienced in London, I made sure that the I use a lawyer to process the application, just to make sure that we do not miss out any items.
The last 3 months and a week have been stressful, specially because in September the timelines were revised on the HO's website. We were expecting to receive a response by March (6 full months), but luckily we have received it earlier.
I would like to wish all of you best of luck. Just try and keep calm, pray, hope and keep the relationship with your partner strong! These are testing times but if you go through this, hopefully the future will be easier.
I am not even sure if my wife and I will live in the UK forever. But at least now we can live together to find out
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Happy to answer any questions that are allowed within the forums rules and regulations.
Good luck!