Still waiting for a decision.....

[shadowfair]

has any one received the final stages email and decision after this ?

[Pak1230]

has any one received the final stages email and decision after this ?

No, been 3 weeks since I recieved the final stage email and still no decision made- it will be 6 months for me next week. Inshallha hoping for the best

[harrysinghcheema01]

Hi applied for my wifes visa on 25 july and biometric done on 30 july
Documents sent to sheffield on 11 aug
My solister had call from ukvi on 7 aug they wanted my 1years bank statement as i run bussiness and opend my bank acxount only last 6 months
Swnt all my documents
Swnt them 1 year bank statement on 7 aug
My income is 23000 peryear for bussiness and self employed money for bussines came in my personal bank account before i had bussiness account all transation shows how much cash i had in account.
Subbmiter my tax return with sa302 f

Its been neary three weeks no bews yeat
I have solister how applied for me.
Will i recieve call or email or will they inform my solister regarding further ie collecrion of passport.
Any help pls waiting is very hard

I applied for priorty service nad through solister.

[Uzma60]

Hi applied for my wifes visa on 25 july and biometric done on 30 july
Documents sent to sheffield on 11 aug
My solister had call from ukvi on 7 aug they wanted my 1years bank statement as i run bussiness and opend my bank acxount only last 6 months
Swnt all my documents
Swnt them 1 year bank statement on 7 aug
My income is 23000 peryear for bussiness and self employed money for bussines came in my personal bank account before i had bussiness account all transation shows how much cash i had in account.
Subbmiter my tax return with sa302 f

Its been neary three weeks no bews yeat
I have solister how applied for me.
Will i recieve call or email or will they inform my solister regarding further ie collecrion of passport.
Any help pls waiting is very hard

I applied for priorty service nad through solister.

Hi
Its not even one month just wait
Wn u apply priority cisa they give you response in four to five weeks
So have patience
N plz do let us know if u receive any kind ov response sooner than this

[harrysinghcheema01]

Hi uzma60 i was only worried bit coz when my wife went for her biometrics there was two oter persons those who were there for biomatrics one girl and one boy.
There biomatrics were on 30 july and that girl did biomatrics wither her she recieved text that her passport is dispatched on 4 aug and recieved her passport after fewdays with visa and other peraon who was with her recieved text on 8aug and recieved passport in few days they both have booked there tickets.
I know i got delayed coz i sent document little late to sheffield.
Just was worried and stuff.
You know how hard is this moment waiting is worst bit .
I know some people being waiting for long time to get good news.
Hope i get gud new very soon and also evwryone else too.
Gud luck everyone

[Uzma60]

Hi uzma60 i was only worried bit coz when my wife went for her biometrics there was two oter persons those who were there for biomatrics one girl and one boy.
There biomatrics were on 30 july and that girl did biomatrics wither her she recieved text that her passport is dispatched on 4 aug and recieved her passport after fewdays with visa and other peraon who was with her recieved text on 8aug and recieved passport in few days they both have booked there tickets.
I know i got delayed coz i sent document little late to sheffield.
Just was worried and stuff.
You know how hard is this moment waiting is worst bit .
I know some people being waiting for long time to get good news.
Hope i get gud new very soon and also evwryone else too.
Gud luck everyone

Hi
You will get response soon . Best wishes
I hv applied in 15 may 2018 n wz bon priority . They hav done enquiry from my husband n his employer too . N after two weeks ov enquiry they did fone interview ov my n my husbnd . Good 35 minutes interview at the smae time . No one being called for interview as far as i kno my cousins applied either buh its just me n husband .
Waiting for reaponse now

[harrysinghcheema01]

Hi uzma60 when did they call u and u r husband for phone interview after how many days after biomatrics.
And wat sort of questions they ask.
Just curious coz u said the interview was like 35 mins long which is quite a long interview over the phone.
It will be great help if u could let me know atleast wat sort of question they ask over the phone. So we can be prepared thank you.

[mbaigu]

Has anyone applied from Toronto Canada? I have applied for my wife and 2 kids this month and wondering if anyone can share his experience/timeline, please?

[Amanij93]

Hi guys, I know some people still waiting since January, but specifically is their someone here have had their Biometric taken in 13/02/2018 and still waiting?

I really appreciated it, if someone reply to my question.

Thanks.

We had our biometrics on 6/2/18 and we are still waiting.

[chad0112]

Hi guys, I know some people still waiting since January, but specifically is their someone here have had their Biometric taken in 13/02/2018 and still waiting?

I really appreciated it, if someone reply to my question.

Thanks.

We had our biometrics on 6/2/18 and we are still waiting.

Hi Amanij93, we're in the same situation, but my local MP can't do much about it. All we can do is pray and wait for the decision, but I'm hoping that people who applied in February will get a decision this month and Amanij93 can you post your timeline please. Thanks

[CR001]

Hi guys, I know some people still waiting since January, but specifically is their someone here have had their Biometric taken in 13/02/2018 and still waiting?

I really appreciated it, if someone reply to my question.

Thanks.

We had our biometrics on 6/2/18 and we are still waiting.

Hi Amanij93, we're in the same situation, but my local MP can't do much about it. All we can do is pray and wait for the decision, but I'm hoping that people who applied in February will get a decision this month and Amanij93 can you post your timeline please. Thanks

As has been asked many times, please read through the topic to find the users post instead of asking for timeline posts to be posted continuously.

Hi,

I am new to this so I am not sure if I have posted in the right place, apologies if I have not.

Timeline:

My husband and I made an application for him to join me in the UK
Application made on 28 January 2018
Biometrics - 6 February 2018
UKVI returned our supporting documents on 9 March 2018
Not straight forward email received on 27 April 2018

As you can see we have now waited 107 working days since the date of the biometrics. We have escalated the case 3 times - to which UKVI only respond by saying it is still being assessed. My MP also got involved and when UKVI got back to him they just said we have to wait as the case is complex. They have not contacted us asking for additional documents, nor have they contacted my managers. Our case is very simple and so I am not sure what is complex about it. Only thing that is making us very nervous and stressed is that my husband's visa in Australia expires in September 2018 and his passport expires in October 2018. We have informed UKVI of this multiple times but they really don't care. It doesn't really make sense because he wouldn't be able to travel with an expired passport anyway and it takes 3 months to renew his passport from Australia...

Has anyone waited this long yet? What is the maximum time UKVI can take to make a decision? We have lost hope and are now thinking to withdraw the application and for me to go to Australia then maybe apply to the UK again from there. Which I really don't want to do! Ah!

Thanks

[afshin86]

i applied 3 months ago 17 august 3month finished i got email 2 weeks ago from HO tell us
Unfortunately, the processing of your application has not been straightforward and we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service targets. We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible.
and last friday they called me and my employment about my job and salary and information
now is more than 3 month i’m still waiting for decision anyone have had same case or similar
could you give me some information
we applied from ankara
thank you

[Liverpool48]

My fiancé visa will be 23 weeks this Friday after non priority application.

Involved MP in early July, they wrote to home office in mid July and also phoned twice to chase and only this week got a standard response that application was more complex and hasn’t been assessed with normal service targets.

Also raised several escalations through the call centre and have 3 times received a standard response that it has been more complex.

Every time we ask for the reason for delay and every time no clarity is provided.

It’s been in final stages for over 10 weeks and we have no idea if a decision in truly imminent or will drag on for more weeks and months.

It’s a stressful, expensive and highly disruptive process that isn’t at all customer friendly.

[Gunner786]

Did u do priority sis?

Yes I did ,did you ?

Yes priority. But 2nd case now 1st one was refused as they said employment wasnt genuine and relationship wasnt subsisting

Aww sorry to hear, I received my supporting doc s back today but still no email from them.

Still not got my supporting documents back or email.
You get any other response?

[mysterylady11]

Yes priority. But 2nd case now 1st one was refused as they said employment wasnt genuine and relationship wasnt subsisting

Aww sorry to hear, I received my supporting doc s back today but still no email from them.

Still not got my supporting documents back or email.
You get any other response?

Sorry to hear , yeah I did as I emailed them on Monday saying I haven’t received a confirmation email and wanted to know th status of the application. They said it’s under consideration and awaiting decision. Fingers crossed get the good news soon. Best of luck to you also, I hope you get your documents soon.

[The_Magnet]

Reading a lot of the posts on here I don't know whether to feel comforted or disheartened

I'm waiting on a decision for a settlement visa for my wife. It's been over 6 months since the application was submitted.

My timeline is:

Online application - 09/02/18
Biometrics - 19/02/18
Documents returned - 04/04/18
Request for additional info - 04/05/18
Email stating not a straightforward case - 08/05/18
Final Stages Email - 26/07/18

I did use a solicitor to submit the application.

I've tried to be patient but the length of time has meant that I've emailed once and called twice to get an update on the application. That's not really yielded a worthwhile response so my plan now is to just wait for a positive reply Insha'Allah.

My prayers and best wishes for all of you in similar situations

[amir247]

Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to ask in regards to that I have made a non priority application for my wife who loves in Istanbul on 21/05/2018 and she had her biometrics on 07/06/2018. On the 18/07/2018 home office contacted my manager and myself for a telephone interview. Of course as for myself and everyone this long wait is very sad and painful for all couples that are separated and I emailed UKVI about my status on 21/08/2018 and they replied to me saying they escalated my case and it will take within 15 working days that they will contact me about my case. I wanted to ask if any of you know if the escalation process is quick or long, as I am stressed and depressed, I hope Allah helps you all in your cases to be approved quickly.

[The_Magnet]

amir247 - from my experience the escalation process doesn't actually achieve anything. While they will reply within 15 working days the response won't tell you any useful information. It'll most likely state that they are processing the application.

Also looking at your timeline I wouldn't be overly anxious as your application is well within the guidelines. The fact that you've had contact from the Home Office tells you that they are progressing the application, so Insha'Allah you will have positive news soon.

[amir247]

The_magnet Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it alot, In shaa Allah I hope your case gets resolved very quickly for you and your wife to be happy along with others who have waited for so long.

[Zweeto]

Yes I did, forgot to mention it. I paid the (IHS) Immigration Health surcharge in 04/05/2018 Friday at 3:25 pm. It was $858 USD

Ok that's great! In that case, I wouldn't worry too much and just wait for the decision to come in.

When I applied for my wife and daughter's visa, it took a total of 58 working days from the time they took their biometrics. They asked us to pay for my daughter's IHS a month after the biometrics and the results were positive and got their visas last week.

@Sevendust12

I'm happy for you mate, but how did you know that if they asked for IHS the chances of your visa application will be approve? Some of the members here got approved application, but HO didn't asked for their IHS, is that even possible?

Hi,

From reading other people's posts, those that did pay for their child's IHS came back with positive results. I am only basing it on this but do not take my word for it.

@Sevendust12
Hi
My husband and his son have summit they application on 31/05/2018. He got a email for IHS payment for child on 2/07/2018. He paid on the day. Since then no response from UKVI.

[Halisonu5]

i applied 3 months ago 17 august 3month finished i got email 2 weeks ago from HO tell us
Unfortunately, the processing of your application has not been straightforward and we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service targets. We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible.
and last friday they called me and my employment about my job and salary and information
now is more than 3 month i’m still waiting for decision anyone have had same case or similar
could you give me some information
we applied from ankara
thank you

My husband also recieved same email after 3 months of submitting the application...maybe its their standard reply to complex visas?... its 2nd time we have applied...is this ur first application?

[Uzma60]

Hi uzma60 when did they call u and u r husband for phone interview after how many days after biomatrics.
And wat sort of questions they ask.
Just curious coz u said the interview was like 35 mins long which is quite a long interview over the phone.
It will be great help if u could let me know atleast wat sort of question they ask over the phone. So we can be prepared thank you.

Hi sorry for being late
After exect 3 months they call my husband n me at the same time and asked question abut his hone his family his liking and disliking abut wedding how i know him and stuff

[afshin86]

i applied 3 months ago 17 august 3month finished i got email 2 weeks ago from HO tell us
Unfortunately, the processing of your application has not been straightforward and we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service targets. We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible.
and last friday they called me and my employment about my job and salary and information
now is more than 3 month i’m still waiting for decision anyone have had same case or similar
could you give me some information
we applied from ankara
thank you

My husband also recieved same email after 3 months of submitting the application...maybe its their standard reply to complex visas?... its 2nd time we have applied...is this ur first application?

at the first i applied for the wrong visa none sattelement
but this time i apply for right one but now is more than 3 month i’m waiting
they called me and my employment about my job and got that email
and still waiting

[Halisonu5]

i applied 3 months ago 17 august 3month finished i got email 2 weeks ago from HO tell us
Unfortunately, the processing of your application has not been straightforward and we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service targets. We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible.
and last friday they called me and my employment about my job and salary and information
now is more than 3 month i’m still waiting for decision anyone have had same case or similar
could you give me some information
we applied from ankara
thank you

My husband also recieved same email after 3 months of submitting the application...maybe its their standard reply to complex visas?... its 2nd time we have applied...is this ur first application?

at the first i applied for the wrong visa none sattelement
but this time i apply for right one but now is more than 3 month i’m waiting
they called me and my employment about my job and got that email
and still waiting

Yh i was also phoned by HO for interview but that was in march n its now 5 months later n still no reply....i just dont understand why they cant tell us what stage atleast the process is in...seems to me like they put complicated visas to a side...n work on easier ones, but i could be wrong

[Gunner786]

Still no answer. Biometric was on 27th july and they received the suppirting evidence is sheffield on 30th july as the royal mail tracking info says.

But no acknowledgment email yet and still havent received the supporting documents back.
Is this normal? Im sure we get at least an email to say we have received your documents