Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[the_silk_route]

Hi there,

What is the "Applicant Intent Letter" that my wife has to fill out? Where do I get this form from?


Also, as far as forms go, its the VAF4A form which I need to do online, and print a paper copy. Appendix 2. Receipt payment and what else?

Can we book an appointment whilst in Pakistan?

Are there any other forms which need filling, apart form the VAF4A and Appendix 2?

Thanks

[shah1991]

I got an email this morning advising me that my visa application is ready for collection.

Does anyone know the collection days/times for the Islamabad VAC? There's no appointment needed for collections, right? What does my wife need to take with her? Just the receipt and her CNIC?

Getting the application back so quickly, is that a good sign?

congrats man that was really quick. I have a quick question i am eligible for DLA but i only applied for freedom pass for disability. but never applied for DLA i was scared it will effect the application. because i am working full time as self employed. Do you think theres any point applying for it now? as it has been two months of my additional documents i sent i dont know if they have accepted it or not? :s THANKS

[magicman316]

Even if you apply for it now I dont think it will impact your application either way. If you earn enough and meet the financial requirement then regardless of whether you are a DLA claimant or not it wouldn't impact your application. I could have not mentioned DLA and still would have been alright but I think it may strengthen your case to be exempt from financial requirement and show that you are also financially sound and working, somehow I think it boosts your case. At least I hope anyway.

Will let you all know my outcome on Monday morning when I find out.

[magicman316]

Hi there,

What is the "Applicant Intent Letter" that my wife has to fill out? Where do I get this form from?


Also, as far as forms go, its the VAF4A form which I need to do online, and print a paper copy. Appendix 2. Receipt payment and what else?

Can we book an appointment whilst in Pakistan?

Are there any other forms which need filling, apart form the VAF4A and Appendix 2?

Thanks

The applicant intent letter in other words is a letter of intentions that you can type out and have applicant sign and date. It just outlines your spouse's stance on the application, i.e his or her wordings on how and when/where you met and in what circumstances your relationship formed. Your goals and ambitions together, your aspirations and future plans and generally her verbal support of the overall application. Its not a form you download, its something you can write and supply with the application.

Some people also get letters of support from applicant's parents etc as well - I didn't do this but you could if you wanted.

The forms are the VAF4A, Appendix 2, proof of Visa4UK payment and proof of appointment confirmation, and Sponsorship Undertaking which can be gotten from:

https://www.google.co.uk/url?url=https: ... OcjMm1lDGA

You can book the appointment in any country where you have an Internet connection and a visa card.

Any other queries please let me know.

[yasen]

Do you know anyone else that got dla visa first time

[magicman316]

Having DLA or not having DLA doesnt really affect your chances, its more to do with the financial requirement. It can help you if you dont meet the income threshold as then all you need to meet is adequate maintenance. Thats the only difference.

I know someone who applied with DLA and didnt get it because of lack of communication. I have heard fo other first time appliers getting it.

Even if you dont have DLA but you have sufficient income then your case should be as equally strong.

[yasen]

Having DLA or not having DLA doesnt really affect your chances, its more to do with the financial requirement. It can help you if you dont meet the income threshold as then all you need to meet is adequate maintenance. Thats the only difference.

I know someone who applied with DLA and didnt get it because of lack of communication. I have heard fo other first time appliers getting it.

Even if you dont have DLA but you have sufficient income then your case should be as equally strong.

ok so you mean if the person meets the weekly 120 pounds they can get spouse visa

[Amber]

See also, Adequate maintenance: Calculating after April 2014 (click).

[yasen]

See also, Adequate maintenance: Calculating after April 2014 (click).

amber is ESA included my wife put case in jan 2014

[magicman316]

The figure of 120 a week (est) is whats needed to fulfil adequate maintenance requirement, which replaces financial requirement for DLA Claimants.

If you dont claim DLA or another qualifying benefit that exempts you from the Financial Requirement then you'll need to meet the full requirement, £18,400 a year I believe or something around that figure.

[magicman316]

I put intended travel date of 25th July 2014 on my application and if my wife's visa is granted on Monday when she collects her documents what would the likely start date of the visa be?

Would she be able to travel straight away or not until 25th July?

Also does anyone know how long she has to travel to the UK, i.e I keep hearing 3 months? And if so would that 3 months start from the visa stamp date or intended travel date of 25th July?

[musriz]

Is there any way of sending further documents to the British High Commission ?
Documents that were not available at the time of application.
They are relevant to the period of application and not afterwards.
Would Gerry's be able to send them for us ?
Has anybody sent more documents ?

[HELLO786]

Hi

I am currently filling out the UKIV online application where it is asking all my husbands details, my details etc etc

What i want to know is that the new VAF4 form ? Once completed i will confirm and print?
Or do i have to fill out another VAF4 form which when I google it says (fill in black and blue ink)

Just want to confirm.

Thank u in advance

[magicman316]

Is there any way of sending further documents to the British High Commission ?
Documents that were not available at the time of application.
They are relevant to the period of application and not afterwards.
Would Gerry's be able to send them for us ?
Has anybody sent more documents ?

I think you cannot submit additional docs unless they are requested, so ive read here and there. Everything is relevant to them up to application date you see. Not afterwards.

[yasen]

[quote="magicman316"]The figure of 120 a week (est) is whats needed to fulfil adequate maintenance requirement, which replaces financial requirement for DLA Claimants.

If you dont claim DLA or another qualifying benefit that exempts you from the Financial Requirement then you'll need to meet the full requirement, £18,400 a year I believe or something around that figure.[/quoti


yeah im way above 120 pound per week me

[musriz]

Is there any way of sending further documents to the British High Commission ?
Documents that were not available at the time of application.
They are relevant to the period of application and not afterwards.
Would Gerry's be able to send them for us ?
Has anybody sent more documents ?

I think you cannot submit additional docs unless they are requested, so ive read here and there. Everything is relevant to them up to application date you see. Not afterwards.

As ive quoted in my original thread, The documents I want to send are for the period upto my application and not afterwards.

[musriz]

Is there any way of sending further documents to the British High Commission ?
Documents that were not available at the time of application.
They are relevant to the period of application and not afterwards.
Would Gerry's be able to send them for us ?
Has anybody sent more documents ?

I think you cannot submit additional docs unless they are requested, so ive read here and there. Everything is relevant to them up to application date you see. Not afterwards.

As ive quoted in my original thread, The documents I want to send are for the period upto my application and not afterwards.

[magicman316]

Additional documents cannot be provided unelss requested, regardless of whether they are relevant pre-application or post-application. To the best of my knowledge, at least!

[Nadizee]

Is there any way of sending further documents to the British High Commission ?
Documents that were not available at the time of application.
They are relevant to the period of application and not afterwards.
Would Gerry's be able to send them for us ?
Has anybody sent more documents ?

I sent them by TcS,,,,,,I rung Gerry bt they said it's take long from us so u hav to send urself ,,,,,then I courier by TCS,,,
Nd had good experience alhmdulilah

[rudey786]

Salaams all.

Really good forum going on - very helpful!
I've got a question:
Looking to submit application for husbands visa from Pakistan within the next few weeks. I am well over the required salary amount Allahumdulliah. I can prove the financial requirement and living requirement with no issue.
The only thing I'm worried about is, I have been using my overdraft very frequently in the past 6 months and once everything's paid out my account shows me having a few hundred available (my agreed overdraft with my bank is £1000).
I've asked a couple of visa specialists and they say this shouldn't affect the application as the overdraft is a service you are using from your bank and if you meet financial requirement - they will not look at savings.

Anyone else been in this situation? Has anyone been refused because of this?

Thanks all.

I pray Allah swt makes the process easier for all.

[musriz]

Is there any way of sending further documents to the British High Commission ?
Documents that were not available at the time of application.
They are relevant to the period of application and not afterwards.
Would Gerry's be able to send them for us ?
Has anybody sent more documents ?

I sent them by TcS,,,,,,I rung Gerry bt they said it's take long from us so u hav to send urself ,,,,,then I courier by TCS,,,
Nd had good experience alhmdulilah

Thank You Nadizee.
Which address & department did you send your documents.
my MP will be sending scanned copies to BHC, but I would also like to send them the originals. My P60 and Employment History from HMRC.

[Nadizee]

Is there any way of sending further documents to the British High Commission ?
Documents that were not available at the time of application.
They are relevant to the period of application and not afterwards.
Would Gerry's be able to send them for us ?
Has anybody sent more documents ?

I sent them by TcS,,,,,,I rung Gerry bt they said it's take long from us so u hav to send urself ,,,,,then I courier by TCS,,,
Nd had good experience alhmdulilah

Thank You Nadizee.
Which address & department did you send your documents.
my MP will be sending scanned copies to BHC, but I would also like to send them the originals. My P60 and Emplotment History from HMRC.

U well come. Actually my husband sent me from uk nd I sent to BHC Islamabad ,,nd alhmdulilah it's took 2 weeks first h sent me then I tcs ,,,,BHC gave me 3 week time ,,,,
Pray for me pls I my process been started
once again after sending that additional
document I sent original as they want only original not scanned or copy

[asiabi]

Hi

Please could u anyone tell me what u would think of this

decision in an application has been delayed whilst further enquiries are conducted.

Could this be bad or good news

I would be interested in what u think

THANKS

[prayforus]

Asiabi, they are just conducting more enquiries for the application. This could mean they are checking HMRC records, housing records, employment, bank etc.Nothing to be worried about.

[magicman316]

I got this email that my app is delayed for further enquiries then the next day i got an email saying app ready for collection.

Sometimes the UKVI system takes some days to get updates so you may be further ahead then you're told. if that makes sense.