Still waiting for a decision.....

[redcarpert]

Dear CR001 or someone from the forum participants who are able to give advice in my case. I need your little help.

18 Dec 2018 I was informed on the call centre that the decision on our application was made (they could not say exactly when the decision was made).

It's been 46 days now. Still no news of our passports being ready.
During this time, my case was escalated 3 times, Sheffield tells me that they have some technical problems.

What could all this mean? I don't know what to think. What else can I do?

Thank you

Hi molly,
We are in same boat. Our decision was taken around 5 Jan still waiting. I have contacted MP
and escalated case. If I don’t get a reply I will write a letter to the same address where I have sent the docs. Do have any dependant? Did they request ihs for dependant ?

They take there time in seeming passport back. They made a decision in November for me and sent passport back in January with a refusal

I've been reading this forum for time and i've read your story, i was wondering what happened after they overturned the decision, did your husband get his visa? i hope in sha allah he did and you reunited with him with your family and ask allah to grant your daughter cure in sha allah

[khan1992]

Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement Visa
Priority/Non-Priority: Non Priority
Application centre: Islamabad
Online Application Submitted: 13/08/19
Bio-metrics taken: 20/08/19
Documents submitted vfs :22/08/19

[CR001]

Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement Visa
Priority/Non-Priority: Non Priority
Application centre: Islamabad
Online Application Submitted: 13/08/19
Bio-metrics taken: 20/08/19
Documents submitted vfs :22/08/19

This is not the timeline thread. Please post timelines in the timeline only topic for Pakistan. This thread is for other discussions or advice while waiting for outcome of visa!!

[lmrad]

Does anyone know how usually it takes between returning supporting document and getting decision ?
Anyone has some statistics ?
Thanks

[smithy101]

Applying from: Jamaica
Type of visa applied for: Spouse & Child Settlement (both priority)
Date application submitted: 17 June 2019
Date bio-metrics taken: 4 July 2019
Documents sent to Sheffield: 5 July 2019
Documents received at Sheffield: 11 July 2019
Documents returned:
ECO email: 15 July 2019
Decision made email:

I sent an email asking for escalation on my 30th working day which was 15/08/2019 detailing all necessary information. Just received an email reply 18/08/2019, asking for the same information in my initial email (GWF, Name, IHS No etc).

Email received on 23 August 2019 (day 36 of priority service)

We are continuing to work on the above applications which are currently awaiting an assessment to be completed. We are unable to provide any timescales as to when a decision will be made however you will be contacted once decisions have been concluded on your applications

Is this a generic email to fob me off some more?

[rexabruzzi]

Applying from: Jamaica
Type of visa applied for: Spouse & Child Settlement (both priority)
Date application submitted: 17 June 2019
Date bio-metrics taken: 4 July 2019
Documents sent to Sheffield: 5 July 2019
Documents received at Sheffield: 11 July 2019
Documents returned:
ECO email: 15 July 2019
Decision made email:

I sent an email asking for escalation on my 30th working day which was 15/08/2019 detailing all necessary information. Just received an email reply 18/08/2019, asking for the same information in my initial email (GWF, Name, IHS No etc).

Email received on 23 August 2019 (day 36 of priority service)

We are continuing to work on the above applications which are currently awaiting an assessment to be completed. We are unable to provide any timescales as to when a decision will be made however you will be contacted once decisions have been concluded on your applications

Is this a generic email to fob me off some more?

Yes I received the same email too. saying "We are unable to provide any timescales as to when a decision will be made however you will be contacted once decisions have been concluded on your application"

It seems quite unfair how they would not provide at least a tentative timescale

[tehussain]

Does anyone know how usually it takes between returning supporting document and getting decision ?
Anyone has some statistics ?
Thanks

I'm guessing a week and a half.

For me decision was made on 14/08/19
They emailed/text spouse on 19/08/2019
Passport collected on 22/08/2019
Posted documents back on 23/08/2019 so I received on 23/08/2019.


Hope that helps.

[lmrad]

Does anyone know how usually it takes between returning supporting document and getting decision ?
Anyone has some statistics ?
Thanks

I'm guessing a week and a half.

For me decision was made on 14/08/19
They emailed/text spouse on 19/08/2019
Passport collected on 22/08/2019
Posted documents back on 23/08/2019 so I received on 23/08/2019.


Hope that helps.

Thank you for your answer .
I have already received the documentation back but did not get decision yet .
Seems in your case , it is the way around : you got your supporting document after the decision has been made .

[AWW]

HI

I've been lurking on this forum/thread for the past couple of weeks while waiting for my Wife's visa. As I've found the timelines useful/reassuring I'll post ours below:

Applying from: Shanghai
Type of visa applied for: Spouse, Priority
Date application submitted: 15th July 2019
Date bio-metrics taken: 18th July 2019
Email received to say being prepared for consideration: 2nd August 2019
Passport arrived by courier with Visa and supporting letter: 27th August (27wd after biometrics)

I didn't receive any emails or anything to say Visa granted, but my company is using xxxxx to support on the application so it may have been sent to them

I hope everyone else on here is successful, it sure is a stressful time waiting without hearing any information

[rexabruzzi]

Hello lovely people,

Been over 100 working days for us now. Applied on 8th April 2019.

Last mail we have from UKVI is that they cannot give a timescale as to when the decision would be made.

Going through a really tough time given our circumstances (personal reasons)

Do you guys think contacting the local MP now would be a good option?


Thanks

xo

[THO]

Rexa,

It won't hurt, but they can't do a great deal except write in support of your application, so I recently found out. Your MP might be able to get them to look into your case a bit quicker though, so in your situation I would certainly make the effort to call his office and let the PA know you will be emailing the MP about your case.

Good luck.

THO.

[rexabruzzi]

Rexa,

It won't hurt, but they can't do a great deal except write in support of your application, so I recently found out. Your MP might be able to get them to look into your case a bit quicker though, so in your situation I would certainly make the effort to call his office and let the PA know you will be emailing the MP about your case.

Good luck.

THO.

Thanks Tho! I think Il do that then. Anything that would even make it a day faster!

Thanks again

Rex

[THO]

Mine has been as helpful as he can be, and he even called me back and gave me some advice after reading my wife's spouse refusal letter. So I took his advice and he will write and support the appeal, and hopefully provide some influence for the H/O to look at our case quicker for work related reasons.

[colombrit]

Applying from: Colombia
Type of visa applied for: Spouse non Priority
Date application submitted: 10 June 2019
Date bio-metrics taken: 14 June 2019
Documents sent to Sheffield: 16 June 2019
Documents received at Sheffield: 19 June 2019 courier within the UK from the solicitor.
Documents returned:
ECO email:
Decision made email:

Thought I would jump in on this one as I have just found this forum and can see many others around the world waiting. Currently on WD 51 having called the really (un)useful call centre for an extortionate price they told me they had to make a decision by 6th September. If not we can escalate it. What happens remains to be seen!

We originally applied back in February on the 6 month marriage visa. it got declined in April - Lack of evidence. We were destroyed! We sought some legal advice and got some help from a solicitor as not to mess it up after being bitten by it the first time! So here we are 7 months later.
My wife is starting to get itchy feet and I am starting to get agitated myself.
Many others are in worse situations that ourselves so I send best wishes to everyone. I do not think anyone knows stress until they attempt a settlement visa for the UK.

Hang in there guys!

[rexabruzzi]

Mine has been as helpful as he can be, and he even called me back and gave me some advice after reading my wife's spouse refusal letter. So I took his advice and he will write and support the appeal, and hopefully provide some influence for the H/O to look at our case quicker for work related reasons.

Firstly I’m sorry to hear about the refusal. Really hope and pray you get it this time around.

I’m glad your MP is being helpful. I will surely write to the MP. Truly appreciate you taking the time to respond.

Best of luck to you.

Thank you very much!

Rex

[rexabruzzi]

Applying from: Colombia
Type of visa applied for: Spouse non Priority
Date application submitted: 10 June 2019
Date bio-metrics taken: 14 June 2019
Documents sent to Sheffield: 16 June 2019
Documents received at Sheffield: 19 June 2019 courier within the UK from the solicitor.
Documents returned:
ECO email:
Decision made email:

Thought I would jump in on this one as I have just found this forum and can see many others around the world waiting. Currently on WD 51 having called the really (un)useful call centre for an extortionate price they told me they had to make a decision by 6th September. If not we can escalate it. What happens remains to be seen!

We originally applied back in February on the 6 month marriage visa. it got declined in April - Lack of evidence. We were destroyed! We sought some legal advice and got some help from a solicitor as not to mess it up after being bitten by it the first time! So here we are 7 months later.
My wife is starting to get itchy feet and I am starting to get agitated myself.
Many others are in worse situations that ourselves so I send best wishes to everyone. I do not think anyone knows stress until they attempt a settlement visa for the UK.

Hang in there guys!

“I do not think anyone knows stress until they attempt a settlement visa for the UK”

These words are pure gold!

On my 102nd working day since application and was told by UKVI they cannot provide a timescale as to when a decision would be made.

I wish you and everyone struggling including myself all the very best.

Take care mate..

[Mcgowan]

Just received a email reply from a paid email saying that a decision has been made on my application. Does anyone know how long it will be to get the text to pick up passport. Tia

[Sasaogs]

Just received a email reply from a paid email saying that a decision has been made on my application. Does anyone know how long it will be to get the text to pick up passport. Tia

When was ur biometrics and was it priority

[Mcgowan]

Biometrics was 29th may and it is non priority from jamaica

[Sasaogs]

Applying from: Jamaica
Type of visa applied for: Spouse & Child Settlement (both priority)
Date application submitted: 17 June 2019
Date bio-metrics taken: 4 July 2019
Documents sent to Sheffield: 5 July 2019
Documents received at Sheffield: 11 July 2019
Documents returned:
ECO email: 15 July 2019
Decision made email:

Any updates??

I sent an email asking for escalation on my 30th working day which was 15/08/2019 detailing all necessary information. Just received an email reply 18/08/2019, asking for the same information in my initial email (GWF, Name, IHS No etc).

Email received on 23 August 2019 (day 36 of priority service)

We are continuing to work on the above applications which are currently awaiting an assessment to be completed. We are unable to provide any timescales as to when a decision will be made however you will be contacted once decisions have been concluded on your applications

Is this a generic email to fob me off some more?

[marsupilami]

I email the UKVI contact centre to be updated about my application..."still awaiting a decision".

A few days after, I called..and IT WAS EXACTLY THE DUDE WHO REPLIED MY EMAIL.

Guess what was the reply "still awaiting a decision"...


damn...

[marsupilami]

Just received a email reply from a paid email saying that a decision has been made on my application. Does anyone know how long it will be to get the text to pick up passport. Tia

when did you apply?


.

[Sasaogs]

I email the UKVI contact centre to be updated about my application..."still awaiting a decision".

A few days after, I called..and IT WAS EXACTLY THE DUDE WHO REPLIED MY EMAIL.

Guess what was the reply "still awaiting a decision"...


damn...

When was your biometric and is it priority

[sophiealys]

Applying from: Colombia
Type of visa applied for: Spouse non Priority
Date application submitted: 10 June 2019
Date bio-metrics taken: 14 June 2019
Documents sent to Sheffield: 16 June 2019
Documents received at Sheffield: 19 June 2019 courier within the UK from the solicitor.
Documents returned:
ECO email:
Decision made email:

Thought I would jump in on this one as I have just found this forum and can see many others around the world waiting. Currently on WD 51 having called the really (un)useful call centre for an extortionate price they told me they had to make a decision by 6th September. If not we can escalate it. What happens remains to be seen!

We originally applied back in February on the 6 month marriage visa. it got declined in April - Lack of evidence. We were destroyed! We sought some legal advice and got some help from a solicitor as not to mess it up after being bitten by it the first time! So here we are 7 months later.
My wife is starting to get itchy feet and I am starting to get agitated myself.
Many others are in worse situations that ourselves so I send best wishes to everyone. I do not think anyone knows stress until they attempt a settlement visa for the UK.

Hang in there guys!

“I do not think anyone knows stress until they attempt a settlement visa for the UK”

These words are pure gold!

On my 102nd working day since application and was told by UKVI they cannot provide a timescale as to when a decision would be made.

I wish you and everyone struggling including myself all the very best.

Take care mate..

Yee we've been waiting nearly 100 WD now, i literally don't even know what to do, have escalated it twice and still nothing. I am reading that people have waited over 120 wd which is worrying!

[marsupilami]

I email the UKVI contact centre to be updated about my application..."still awaiting a decision".

A few days after, I called..and IT WAS EXACTLY THE DUDE WHO REPLIED MY EMAIL.

Guess what was the reply "still awaiting a decision"...


damn...

When was your biometric and is it priority

biometric 6 august, and yes it was priority