Still waiting for a decision.....

[Smq123]

Application type: Spouse Visa for Husband (Settlement)
Priority Level: Priority
Application submitted online: 7th November 2019
Biometrics: 12th November 2019 at VFS Islamabad
Documents submitted: 13th November 2019 at VFS UK

Interview invite email from Sheffield for applicant interview to take place at VFS Islamabad via video call and sponsor interview to take place via phone call at the same time: 6th December 2019

Sponsor and employer Contacted By UKVI : 13th December 2019 -10-15min interview
Not straightforward Email: 19th December 2019 (28th working day)
Interview Date: 20th December 2019 -25min interview for sponsor and 15min for applicant
Solicitor emailed HO for an update: Friday 17th Friday 2020 "awaiting decision"
Contacted For Collection: Friday 24th January 2020
Text at 10:48am UK time. No email
Collection Made: Friday 24th January 2020

Total 51 working days Visa granted Alhamdulillah!

[ms1993]

Application type: Spouse Visa for Husband (Settlement)
Priority Level: Priority
Application submitted online: 7th November 2019
Biometrics: 12th November 2019 at VFS Islamabad
Documents submitted: 13th November 2019 at VFS UK

Interview invite email from Sheffield for applicant interview to take place at VFS Islamabad via video call and sponsor interview to take place via phone call at the same time: 6th December 2019

Sponsor and employer Contacted By UKVI : 13th December 2019 -10-15min interview
Not straightforward Email: 19th December 2019 (28th working day)
Interview Date: 20th December 2019 -25min interview for sponsor and 15min for applicant
Solicitor emailed HO for an update: Friday 17th Friday 2020 "awaiting decision"
Contacted For Collection: Friday 24th January 2020
Text at 10:48am UK time. No email
Collection Made: Friday 24th January 2020

Total 51 working days Visa granted Alhamdulillah!

Amazing, congrats!

[Smq123]

Application type: Spouse Visa for Husband (Settlement)
Priority Level: Priority
Application submitted online: 7th November 2019
Biometrics: 12th November 2019 at VFS Islamabad
Documents submitted: 13th November 2019 at VFS UK

Interview invite email from Sheffield for applicant interview to take place at VFS Islamabad via video call and sponsor interview to take place via phone call at the same time: 6th December 2019

Sponsor and employer Contacted By UKVI : 13th December 2019 -10-15min interview
Not straightforward Email: 19th December 2019 (28th working day)
Interview Date: 20th December 2019 -25min interview for sponsor and 15min for applicant
Solicitor emailed HO for an update: Friday 17th Friday 2020 "awaiting decision"
Contacted For Collection: Friday 24th January 2020
Text at 10:48am UK time. No email
Collection Made: Friday 24th January 2020

Total 51 working days Visa granted Alhamdulillah!

Amazing, congrats!

Thank you x let me tell you my funny story. My husband also woke me up from my sleep saying Visa granted too but yours I was annoyed coz I thought he woke me up coz we got a text so this time he called me after he collected it

[Noshr67]

They are defo working thru cases
Amazing so many have come back with decision made or granted alhamdulillah

[ElizaK]

Application type: Spouse Visa for Husband (Settlement)
Priority Level: Priority
Application submitted online: 7th November 2019
Biometrics: 12th November 2019 at VFS Islamabad
Documents submitted: 13th November 2019 at VFS UK

Interview invite email from Sheffield for applicant interview to take place at VFS Islamabad via video call and sponsor interview to take place via phone call at the same time: 6th December 2019

Sponsor and employer Contacted By UKVI : 13th December 2019 -10-15min interview
Not straightforward Email: 19th December 2019 (28th working day)
Interview Date: 20th December 2019 -25min interview for sponsor and 15min for applicant
Solicitor emailed HO for an update: Friday 17th Friday 2020 "awaiting decision"
Contacted For Collection: Friday 24th January 2020
Text at 10:48am UK time. No email
Collection Made: Friday 24th January 2020

Total 51 working days Visa granted Alhamdulillah!

Fantastic news! Congratulations❤ keep me in your prayers girls, feeling left out now

[SNK]

I feel like reading the forum makes you more anxious I need answers

[Rkhan1]

I would like to say congratulations to everyone that has been granted the visa! Sooo shoot for you guys!!!

Our decision was made on the 17th January, and we still haven’t had a call or message to pick up passport! We applied from Lahore - waited all this week!!!!

[Alinakhan]

Looks like they are working thru the cases Alhamdulillah!

My sisters husband spouse visa
Biometrics: 10th December
NON priority
Txt to say application processed today 24th january
30 working days exact and she didnt pay priority
So shes worried that the reply has come so quick
Plz pray guys
Then her and my husband can in sha allah come on same day
As its friday they have to wait till monday to find out the outcome

That’s quick, inshallah good news soon for her.
Can I ask do u mean ur sister gone come to uk with her husband or yours? is she not in uk, is she coming with her husband when the visa is guaranteed?

[Rkhan1]

Sorry autocorrected - was meant to say ‘soo happy for you’

[Pawson]

Priority level: Non-Priority
Location: Islamabad
Application submitted (Online): 05/09/2019
Biometrics enrolled: 18/09/2019
Email Recieved from ECO: 10/10/2019
Sponsor and applicant interview invite: 21/11/2019
Sponsor and applicant interview date: 02/12/2019
Processing of case not straightforward email: 05/12/2019
12 week Deadline: 12/12/2019
Contacted UKVI by telephone call: 17/12/2019, case is ‘awaiting a decision’
Contacted UKVI by telephone call (76 WD): ‘awaiting decision’
06/01/2020, case is ‘awaiting decision’
Contacted for Collection by text: 22/01/2020
Collection made: 22/01/2020
Decision: Granted
Total time: 88 WD

Alhamdulilah the visa has been granted. My husband received a text but I didn’t receive an email.

Patience and perseverance.

Thank you so much for all your company and moral support guys. Especially the moderators.

We can finally start our life!

Congratulations Ms1993, am so happy for you. May God see other people through success.

[ms1993]

Priority level: Non-Priority
Location: Islamabad
Application submitted (Online): 05/09/2019
Biometrics enrolled: 18/09/2019
Email Recieved from ECO: 10/10/2019
Sponsor and applicant interview invite: 21/11/2019
Sponsor and applicant interview date: 02/12/2019
Processing of case not straightforward email: 05/12/2019
12 week Deadline: 12/12/2019
Contacted UKVI by telephone call: 17/12/2019, case is ‘awaiting a decision’
Contacted UKVI by telephone call (76 WD): ‘awaiting decision’
06/01/2020, case is ‘awaiting decision’
Contacted for Collection by text: 22/01/2020
Collection made: 22/01/2020
Decision: Granted
Total time: 88 WD

Alhamdulilah the visa has been granted. My husband received a text but I didn’t receive an email.

Patience and perseverance.

Thank you so much for all your company and moral support guys. Especially the moderators.

We can finally start our life!

Congratulations Ms1993, am so happy for you. May God see other people through success.

Thank you for taking the time to congratulate Pawson - the journey finally came to an end

[Mac_]

I would like to say congratulations to everyone that has been granted the visa! Sooo shoot for you guys!!!

Our decision was made on the 17th January, and we still haven’t had a call or message to pick up passport! We applied from Lahore - waited all this week!!!!

O wow, it seems we are on the same boat as we also applied from Lahore.

We got our "decision has been made" yesterday 23/01/2020 via a phone call to Home Office but still waiting for an email/SMS confirming that the passport has arrived etc

[Noshr67]

Looks like they are working thru the cases Alhamdulillah!

My sisters husband spouse visa
Biometrics: 10th December
NON priority
Txt to say application processed today 24th january
30 working days exact and she didnt pay priority
So shes worried that the reply has come so quick
Plz pray guys
Then her and my husband can in sha allah come on same day
As its friday they have to wait till monday to find out the outcome

That’s quick, inshallah good news soon for her.
Can I ask do u mean ur sister gone come to uk with her husband or yours? is she not in uk, is she coming with her husband when the visa is guaranteed?

My sister is in the uk... we are 2 sisters married to 2 brothers .. my husband has his visa.. now will find out if my sisters husband/ my husbands brother gets his visa then both brothers can travel to uk together

[Alinakhan]

Looks like they are working thru the cases Alhamdulillah!

My sisters husband spouse visa
Biometrics: 10th December
NON priority
Txt to say application processed today 24th january
30 working days exact and she didnt pay priority
So shes worried that the reply has come so quick
Plz pray guys
Then her and my husband can in sha allah come on same day
As its friday they have to wait till monday to find out the outcome

That’s quick, inshallah good news soon for her.
Can I ask do u mean ur sister gone come to uk with her husband or yours? is she not in uk, is she coming with her husband when the visa is guaranteed?

My sister is in the uk... we are 2 sisters married to 2 brothers .. my husband has his visa.. now will find out if my sisters husband/ my husbands brother gets his visa then both brothers can travel to uk together

Ohh, I see. that’s great, good luck,

[Rkhan1]

I would like to say congratulations to everyone that has been granted the visa! Sooo shoot for you guys!!!

Our decision was made on the 17th January, and we still haven’t had a call or message to pick up passport! We applied from Lahore - waited all this week!!!!

O wow, it seems we are on the same boat as we also applied from Lahore.

We got our "decision has been made" yesterday 23/01/2020 via a phone call to Home Office but still waiting for an email/SMS confirming that the passport has arrived etc

I’m trying to be positive, but it’s sooo hard, the final stage let’s pray we get our message soon inshallah @Mac

Happy to see so many get visa MashAllah!

[Mac_]

I would like to say congratulations to everyone that has been granted the visa! Sooo shoot for you guys!!!

Our decision was made on the 17th January, and we still haven’t had a call or message to pick up passport! We applied from Lahore - waited all this week!!!!

O wow, it seems we are on the same boat as we also applied from Lahore.

We got our "decision has been made" yesterday 23/01/2020 via a phone call to Home Office but still waiting for an email/SMS confirming that the passport has arrived etc

I’m trying to be positive, but it’s sooo hard, the final stage let’s pray we get our message soon inshallah @Mac

Happy to see so many get visa MashAllah!

Well, let me tell you that I have finally received my good news today Allahmdulillah

My Mrs received the passport today via courier at her home dress and glad to say it came with the approval stamp

I have been so busy all day today booking flights etc so I will be going to collect her soon

I hope the best for you and all the rest that are waiting for their decisions In Shaa Allah

[Noshr67]

Looks like they are working thru the cases Alhamdulillah!

My sisters husband spouse visa
Biometrics: 10th December
NON priority
Txt to say application processed today 24th january
30 working days exact and she didnt pay priority
So shes worried that the reply has come so quick
Plz pray guys
Then her and my husband can in sha allah come on same day
As its friday they have to wait till monday to find out the outcome

Sisters husband picked up the passport today
He got the visa Alhamdulillah
They were really lucky
She did not apply priority YET her reply came in 6 weeks!
Her husband had immigration history (travelled to another country lost passport)
Yet Alhamdulillah they gave reply in 6 weeks and no checks made no call to sponsor or employer and visa granted

[Alinakhan]

Looks like they are working thru the cases Alhamdulillah!

My sisters husband spouse visa
Biometrics: 10th December
NON priority
Txt to say application processed today 24th january
30 working days exact and she didnt pay priority
So shes worried that the reply has come so quick
Plz pray guys
Then her and my husband can in sha allah come on same day
As its friday they have to wait till monday to find out the outcome

Sisters husband picked up the passport today
He got the visa Alhamdulillah
They were really lucky
She did not apply priority YET her reply came in 6 weeks!
Her husband had immigration history (travelled to another country lost passport)
Yet Alhamdulillah they gave reply in 6 weeks and no checks made no call to sponsor or employer and visa granted

Wow congratulations that’s how trust in Allah is the most important thing in life. When allah want something no one can change it!! Indeed.

[Rkhan1]

Guys omg my husband just got a call 1 Hour ago from the Lahore centre and he’s got the visa!! Allhumduillah Allhumduillah Allhumduillah

We are sooooooooo happy, it’s been Two years and we have a son 1 year old - Allhumduillah he gets to have his papa!!!

[Rkhan1]

Update to my timeline above (Raziakhan)

Update

Received at call from Home office on the Tuesday 14th January. She rang me at 8am / lasted around 8/10 mins
Asking about my job. Just to verify everything. She was really nice. Allhumduillah.

on the same day she rung my office but our manager wasn’t available to speak and the worker that picked up said ‘ yes she does work here, but I’m not the right person to answer your questions’ and gave her manger personal mobile number’

Now we are waiting for the home office to call manager. Inshallah they call him soon so we can get a decision.

Please pray for me!!

Update -

Escalated by phone on 16th January. As we have passed the priority time frame of 30 days.

And today 17th January I’ve received an email saying -

Dear ......

Regarding Visa Application: .....
For .......

Thank you for your enquiry received 16 January 2020 regarding your visa application.

I can confirm that a decision was made on your application, today, 17 January 2020. You may have already been notified of the decision and will be contacted again within the next few days, regarding the return of your documents. However, it is not recommended that you make travel arrangements prior to receiving a decision on your application.

UKVI is keen to continually review and improve its service to our customers. To help us to do so we would be grateful if you could complete our customer contact survey by visiting https://www.homeofficesurveys.homeoffic ... k/s/2DT8W/

That’s the e-mail I have received.

I’m very nervous and now just waiting for the message to come for us pick up passport.

Please pray for me guys, need the Dua’s

Hey, did your husband get the text? Also where did you apply from? Was it Islamabad?

We applied from Lahore. He’s not received a message yet. Just waiting - we got the email on Friday the 17th January and it said will take a couple of days. Inshallah hoping to hear this week, I hope everyone here gets good news inshallah.

This wait to know is the worst. please remember me in your dua guys.

Update - update - update

27th January My Husband Received a call to pick up the passport Allhumduillah he’s received his visa! Allhumduillah.

Decision was made in the 17th January, and received passport on the 27th January. They said there is a lot of rush that’s why the delay.

I payed so much last night literally crying on the prayer mat - Allhumduillah Allah hears all. Don’t loose hope guys!

Wish you all the best.

Allhumduillah we can now start our life together.

[Mac_]

Guys omg my husband just got a call 1 Hour ago from the Lahore centre and he’s got the visa!! Allhumduillah Allhumduillah Allhumduillah

We are sooooooooo happy, it’s been Two years and we have a son 1 year old - Allhumduillah he gets to have his papa!!!

Congratulations, all the best to you both

[Noshr67]

Guys omg my husband just got a call 1 Hour ago from the Lahore centre and he’s got the visa!! Allhumduillah Allhumduillah Allhumduillah

We are sooooooooo happy, it’s been Two years and we have a son 1 year old - Allhumduillah he gets to have his papa!!!

Ma sha allah congratulations
Alhamdulillah for how many people have got their visas after such long waits

ElizaK praying 4 u hun .. hang in there ❤

[Alinakhan]

Update -

Escalated by phone on 16th January. As we have passed the priority time frame of 30 days.

And today 17th January I’ve received an email saying -

Dear ......

Regarding Visa Application: .....
For .......

Thank you for your enquiry received 16 January 2020 regarding your visa application.

I can confirm that a decision was made on your application, today, 17 January 2020. You may have already been notified of the decision and will be contacted again within the next few days, regarding the return of your documents. However, it is not recommended that you make travel arrangements prior to receiving a decision on your application.

UKVI is keen to continually review and improve its service to our customers. To help us to do so we would be grateful if you could complete our customer contact survey by visiting https://www.homeofficesurveys.homeoffic ... k/s/2DT8W/

That’s the e-mail I have received.

I’m very nervous and now just waiting for the message to come for us pick up passport.

Please pray for me guys, need the Dua’s

Hey, did your husband get the text? Also where did you apply from? Was it Islamabad?

We applied from Lahore. He’s not received a message yet. Just waiting - we got the email on Friday the 17th January and it said will take a couple of days. Inshallah hoping to hear this week, I hope everyone here gets good news inshallah.

This wait to know is the worst. please remember me in your dua guys.

Update - update - update

27th January My Husband Received a call to pick up the passport Allhumduillah he’s received his visa! Allhumduillah.

Decision was made in the 17th January, and received passport on the 27th January. They said there is a lot of rush that’s why the delay.

I payed so much last night literally crying on the prayer mat - Allhumduillah Allah hears all. Don’t loose hope guys!

Wish you all the best.

Allhumduillah we can now start our life together.

Congratulations that’s good news, may Allah give everyone good news inshallah including me. Ameen.
Can I ask how many working days and was it priority.

[Rkhan1]

It’s 41 working days from biometrics

Allhumduillah my husband all booked for his Friday! Me and my whole family are sooo excited.

Praying for everyone here! May Allah grant you your visa’s Please don’t lose hope.

[ElizaK]

Guys omg my husband just got a call 1 Hour ago from the Lahore centre and he’s got the visa!! Allhumduillah Allhumduillah Allhumduillah

We are sooooooooo happy, it’s been Two years and we have a son 1 year old - Allhumduillah he gets to have his papa!!!

Congrats❤