Still waiting for a decision.....

[Ranabutt]

I applied in 5may 2017 and still waiting for decision and received an email last Tuesday case not straight forward and they hold my application longer then normal due extended checks after 6months they are awake and they don’t have no Idea what painful waiting is

[givezemra]

I’m on working day 136. Submitted on 24th April in Tirana, Albania. Received nsf, on hold email, 31st October email and the email sent on 30th October saying they are working through applications etc.

This wait is awful, life is literally on hold until then. Can’t make plans, nothing. Waiting to move House but can’t as I don’t want to disrupt the process in case they make checks on where I live. The whole thing is torture. Family are asking what are my plans for xmas but I can’t tell them as I don’t know if I’ll be in England or with my husband in Albania. It’s awful. Kids missing their step father but they’re too young to understand why. Just trying to be strong for my family and praying to God Almighty that my family can be reunited properly. Rather than being torn apart.

[brother88]

VISA GRANTED!

Application Category (Standard): Spouse - Wife
Online Application in UK: 16/06
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Mirpur): 19/06
Application and Evidence Received at Sheffield: 27/06
Online Application Acknowledgement Received via email: 04/07
Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield: 26/07
31st October email: 25/09
Not Straightforward email: 16/10
Another 'Busiest period' email: 25/10
Biometric Letter Received: 31/10
Application Decision: 31/10
Date of Decision: 31/10

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100 working days since biometrics submitted
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[annjbandoy]

Hi everyone. I've been following this forum for a while now. I just want to add my timeline...

Application Category (Priority): Spouse - Wife
Online Application Submitted on: 11/08
Biometrics & Passport Submission (VFS Manila): 04/09
Supporting Documents Received at Sheffield (Scanned at VFS Manila): 04/09
Online Application Acknowledgement Received via email: 04/09
31st October email: None
Not Straightforward email: None
Another 'Busiest period' email: None
Application Decision: 17/10
Passport Collection: 18/10

Spouse Visa granted: only 31 working days total from the day of Biometrics submission! I’ve expected it to be a much longer wait (at least 12 weeks). What a miracle! God hears our prayers indeed!

I’ve been away from my husband for more than 5 months! My daughter (British citizen) and I are flying back to the UK very soon. It’s been a long and hard journey for us as a family. I’m praying that God will give grace and patience to everyone who is still waiting for a decision. Keeping you all in my prayers!

[ak80]

Hey guys
I just got this reply for a enquiry made mid October

"Thank you for your enquiry and please accept our apologies for the delay in making a decision.
The application is in the final processing stages and a decision will be made soon."

What does this mean?

Hi AK80, Have you received any news after this email?

Hi friend.
I didn't get any news after this. Still waiting

[Ace87]

Hi everyone. I've been following this forum for a while now. I just want to add my timeline...

Application Category (Priority): Spouse - Wife
Online Application Submitted on: 11/08
Biometrics & Passport Submission (VFS Manila): 04/09
Supporting Documents Received at Sheffield (Scanned at VFS Manila): 04/09
Online Application Acknowledgement Received via email: 04/09
31st October email: None
Not Straightforward email: None
Another 'Busiest period' email: None
Application Decision: 17/10
Passport Collection: 18/10

Spouse Visa granted: only 31 working days total from the day of Biometrics submission! I’ve expected it to be a much longer wait (at least 12 weeks). What a miracle! God hears our prayers indeed!

I’ve been away from my husband for more than 5 months! My daughter (British citizen) and I are flying back to the UK very soon. It’s been a long and hard journey for us as a family. I’m praying that God will give grace and patience to everyone who is still waiting for a decision. Keeping you all in my prayers!

Congratulation
Buti kapa saglit lng nag antay. Ako nearly 6months na wala parin.. 9months na ako dito sa pinas since bumalik ako galing UK.

But not losing hope
I don't mind for the long wait as long as I got my visa granted...

[press1977]

Hey guys
I just got this reply for a enquiry made mid October

"Thank you for your enquiry and please accept our apologies for the delay in making a decision.
The application is in the final processing stages and a decision will be made soon."

What does this mean?

Hi AK80, Have you received any news after this email?

Hi friend.
I didn't get any news after this. Still waiting

Hi

Don't worry you will hear from VFS Colombo to collect your passport from new week starting from Monday. As far as i know after decision e-mail it will take another 10 business days to collect your passport. So you will hear good news soon. Keep your good hope always. Good luck to you. Update us as soon as you hear anything. Hopefully we all get visa soon.

[ak80]

Hey guys
I just got this reply for a enquiry made mid October

"Thank you for your enquiry and please accept our apologies for the delay in making a decision.
The application is in the final processing stages and a decision will be made soon."

What does this mean?

Hi AK80, Have you received any news after this email?

Hi friend.
I didn't get any news after this. Still waiting

Hi

Don't worry you will hear from VFS Colombo to collect your passport from new week starting from Monday. As far as i know after decision e-mail it will take another 10 business days to collect your passport. So you will hear good news soon. Keep your good hope always. Good luck to you. Update us as soon as you hear anything. Hopefully we all get visa soon.

Thank you my friend
I wish you guys the same for a positive decision and end this sad decade soon.
I will update you guys as soon as I hear something

[j4v3d]

Here's to loads of decisions today! Fingers crossed!

[Hope01]

I’m on working day 136. Submitted on 24th April in Tirana, Albania. Received nsf, on hold email, 31st October email and the email sent on 30th October saying they are working through applications etc.

Hi GiveZemra, i have recently submitted a Settlement (priority) application and my decision center is Warsaw. I was wondering if your application goes to Warsaw too?

Has anyone elses application been sent to Warsaw? I only submitted recently.

[AISHA89]

AISHA89 - did you apply from Turkey?

Yes from Istanbul

[smarter1]

Settlement (priority) application and my decision center is Warsaw. I was wondering if your application goes to Warsaw too?

Has anyone elses application been sent to Warsaw? I only submitted recently.

AFAIK, all settlement applications are processed in Sheffield.

[Hope01]

Settlement (priority) application and my decision center is Warsaw. I was wondering if your application goes to Warsaw too?

AFAIK, all settlement applications are processed in Sheffield.

I'm a bit confused. When my husband went to get his biometrics done, they said to him that the supporting documents is being sent to Warsaw. There was no mention of Sheffield. Surely it is just being processed inWarsaw. What is the point of sending it to Warsaw then Sheffield?

Also take a look at this: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ ... _spouse_fi . This surely proves that they do handle settlement visas.

[sol2uk]

Do you have a contact telephone number to someone I can speak to about reapplying for my wife as she got refused from Delhi and her viss expired in India and have to wait 2 months to get another visa from Afghanistan to india again.

I am intending to get her a toursit visa to Turkey from Turkish consulate in Delhi then get Iqama/residence permit then reapply from TLS istanbul

[qquote=AISHA89 post_id=1557321 time=1509704489 user_id=180624]

AISHA89 - did you apply from Turkey?

Yes from Istanbul
[/quote]

[AISHA89]

Do you have a contact telephone number to someone I can speak to about reapplying for my wife as she got refused from Delhi and her viss expired in India and have to wait 2 months to get another visa from Afghanistan to india again.

I am intending to get her a toursit visa to Turkey from Turkish consulate in Delhi then get Iqama/residence permit then reapply from TLS istanbul

[qquote=AISHA89 post_id=1557321 time=1509704489 user_id=180624]

AISHA89 - did you apply from Turkey?

Yes from Istanbul

[/quote]
I m sry i didnt understand ur wifes circumstances
Is she traveling from Afghanistan to india? Or india to uk?
Or is she coming to turkey?
I applied for a settlement visa from tls contact centre in Istanbul to join my husband in uk.
I had no help from a solicitor so i dont know anyone who can help u ..sry

[Meedo7]

I applied in 5may 2017 and still waiting for decision and received an email last Tuesday case not straight forward and they hold my application longer then normal due extended checks after 6months they are awake and they don’t have no Idea what painful waiting is

I applied in Feb still waiting

[samkahn]

I applied in 5may 2017 and still waiting for decision and received an email last Tuesday case not straight forward and they hold my application longer then normal due extended checks after 6months they are awake and they don’t have no Idea what painful waiting is

I applied in Feb still waiting

I applied in March, had nothing from them apart from the 31st Oct email. Waited pariently, still nothing. Hoping to go and see my MP on the weekend, see if anything happens.
Really frustrating, as some of the applications made from July onwards, seem to be processed a lot quicker. (Within the timescales).

[Christ-Believer]

VISA GRANTED!

Date of biometrics:
30th December 2016

Date when application submitted:
30th December 2016

Date of submission:
New Delhi, India

Received the emails they sent out:
Not straightforward in August
October 31st email sent on 25th Sept

Never received the email end of October that they are still working on case.

Decision made email sent:
1st November 2017

Passport collected:
3rd Nov 2017

I spent hundreds of hours and thousands of pounds calling UKVI call centre every week since June as well as chasing MP but in all honesty none of them did and could of done anything.

My decision was made according to God's will and having faith in the risen God Jesus Christ.

I was one of the oldest applicants waiting here having applied last December 2016.

My total wait was:

216 working days (308 calendar days).

This was one of the hardest things to bear but God never left my side and was always with me and my wife.

Have faith in the risen Lord as there is power in the name of Jesus Christ.

I hope you all get your decisions soon.

God bless.

My last post,
Christ-Beliver

[j4v3d]

Congratulations Christ-Believer

[M2sam]

VISA GRANTED!

Date of biometrics:
30th December 2016

Date when application submitted:
30th December 2016

Date of submission:
New Delhi, India

Received the emails they sent out:
Not straightforward in August
October 31st email sent on 25th Sept

Never received the email end of October that they are still working on case.

Decision made email sent:
1st November 2017

Passport collected:
3rd Nov 2017

I spent hundreds of hours and thousands of pounds calling UKVI call centre every week since June as well as chasing MP but in all honesty none of them did and could of done anything.

My decision was made according to God's will and having faith in the risen God Jesus Christ.

I was one of the oldest applicants waiting here having applied last December 2016.

My total wait was:

216 working days (308 calendar days).

This was one of the hardest things to bear but God never left my side and was always with me and my wife.

Have faith in the risen Lord as there is power in the name of Jesus Christ.

I hope you all get your decisions soon.

God bless.

My last post,
Christ-Beliver

Im a delighted for you my friend, know you can start a prosperous life togther with each other. God bless you and you don't have to reply:) Make that your last

[samkahn]

Congratulations Christ-Believer, your long wait is finally over...All the best for the future...

[Tochalta]

VISA GRANTED!

Date of biometrics:
30th December 2016

Date when application submitted:
30th December 2016

Date of submission:
New Delhi, India

Received the emails they sent out:
Not straightforward in August
October 31st email sent on 25th Sept

Never received the email end of October that they are still working on case.

Decision made email sent:
1st November 2017

Passport collected:
3rd Nov 2017

I spent hundreds of hours and thousands of pounds calling UKVI call centre every week since June as well as chasing MP but in all honesty none of them did and could of done anything.

My decision was made according to God's will and having faith in the risen God Jesus Christ.

I was one of the oldest applicants waiting here having applied last December 2016.

My total wait was:

216 working days (308 calendar days).

This was one of the hardest things to bear but God never left my side and was always with me and my wife.

Have faith in the risen Lord as there is power in the name of Jesus Christ.

I hope you all get your decisions soon.

God bless.

My last post,
Christ-Beliver

***CONGRATULATIONS***

So happy for you, praise be to God who gave you patience and the good news. By his will you got the visa. What doesn't break you; makes you stronger.

[Mehmoods87]

VISA GRANTED!

Date of biometrics:
30th December 2016

Date when application submitted:
30th December 2016

Date of submission:
New Delhi, India

Received the emails they sent out:
Not straightforward in August
October 31st email sent on 25th Sept

Never received the email end of October that they are still working on case.

Decision made email sent:
1st November 2017

Passport collected:
3rd Nov 2017

I spent hundreds of hours and thousands of pounds calling UKVI call centre every week since June as well as chasing MP but in all honesty none of them did and could of done anything.

My decision was made according to God's will and having faith in the risen God Jesus Christ.

I was one of the oldest applicants waiting here having applied last December 2016.

My total wait was:

216 working days (308 calendar days).

This was one of the hardest things to bear but God never left my side and was always with me and my wife.

Have faith in the risen Lord as there is power in the name of Jesus Christ.

I hope you all get your decisions soon.

God bless.

My last post,
Christ-Beliver

Many Many Congrats Christ-Beliver

So happy for you, you finally got the visa after waiting for sooooo long:)

I’m still waiting since January.. please pray for me too

Did you receive a sms/email or a call to collect your passport?

[Ranabutt]

I applied in 5may 2017 and still waiting for decision and received an email last Tuesday case not straight forward and they hold my application longer then normal due extended checks after 6months they are awake and they don’t have no Idea what painful waiting is

I applied in Feb still waiting

In Shaa ALLAH you will get visa soon ...I always pray for everyone who are facing this painful time ...

[Ranabutt]

VISA GRANTED!

Date of biometrics:
30th December 2016

Date when application submitted:
30th December 2016

Date of submission:
New Delhi, India

Received the emails they sent out:
Not straightforward in August
October 31st email sent on 25th Sept

Never received the email end of October that they are still working on case.

Decision made email sent:
1st November 2017

Passport collected:
3rd Nov 2017

I spent hundreds of hours and thousands of pounds calling UKVI call centre every week since June as well as chasing MP but in all honesty none of them did and could of done anything.

My decision was made according to God's will and having faith in the risen God Jesus Christ.

I was one of the oldest applicants waiting here having applied last December 2016.

My total wait was:

216 working days (308 calendar days).

This was one of the hardest things to bear but God never left my side and was always with me and my wife.

Have faith in the risen Lord as there is power in the name of Jesus Christ.

I hope you all get your decisions soon.

God bless.

My last post,
Christ-Beliver

Many Many Congrats Christ-Beliver

So happy for you, you finally got the visa after waiting for sooooo long:)

I’m still waiting since January.. please pray for me too

Did you receive a sms/email or a call to collect your passport?

Congratulations it’s time to celebrate So happy for you In Shaa ALLAH we all get our visas soon in Shaa ALLAH