Taking passport back

[londonukguy]

Hi there
I would like to know that is it possible to take passports back without affecting the application process and queue.
I have applied spouse visa for my wife and child from Pakistan and it has been almost 2 months.
If so how it can be requested?

[SimonS]

Hi,

I called the helpline on Wednesday last week and asked the same question. They told me, yes, there is a simple way to get your passport back - Cancel your wifes application!!!!

They told me that is the only way to get it back.

They have had my passport since 5th May, over 2 months.

If you find a way to get it back please let me know. I've already missed 4 international meetings at work and I'm supposed to be in Milan this week. Guess where I won't be.

Cheers
Simon

[Casa]

Too late now, but the sponsor can submit a certified copy of their passport with the spouse's visa application and retain the original.
It's mandatory to submit the original passport of the applicant.

[rankaseye]

you can request your passport back if you are not the main applicant, I did same for my husband and the passport was returned within 10 days with a letter stating that they have made a copy of my husbands passport and if they need it they would ask us to send it back..
go online and fill the form.