Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[newstart2014]

prayforus, u said u applied in may but others got visa sooner. one of two winners had applied for the third time. in essence they have been waiting for 2 years. maybe this has some impact on the visa. but I don't know what the real reason and that is torturous for us that we don't know the process. just pray for ur turn. that's all what we can do. and bombard them with emails also.

[prayforus]

prayforus, u said u applied in may but others got visa sooner. one of two winners had applied for the third time. in essence they have been waiting for 2 years. maybe this has some impact on the visa. but I don't know what the real reason and that is torturous for us that we don't know the process. just pray for ur turn. that's all what we can do. and bombard them with emails also.

I forgot to mention we re-applied in May, it is our second time applying. We applied from Mirpur just as Hello786 has. It's pot luck in my opinion.

[rudey786]

Ok so i have a had few mails asking me to share the documents i submitted. Here goes. Applied with Category A Salaried Employment and Category D Cash savings.

My Supporting Documents

=IDENTIFICATION
Sponsorship Letter
My Passport copy every page attested by solicitor
Birth certificate copy attested by solicitor
National Insurance copy
SU07/12 Signed and dated (can be found online)

= FINANCIAL STANDING CATEGORY A AND D
Category A:
7 month contnious wage slips
7 month corresponding bank statements
Job Contract
Employment letter
P60
PAYE Coding Notice
Husbands Job Employment Offer Letter

Category D:
7 month bank statements showing savings being untouched
Affidavit signed by my father
Proof of cash gift transfer from my father into my account (This was a bank official receipt)
Fathers passport copy attested by solicitor

=EVIDENCE OF MARRIAGE
Nikah Nama in Urdu issued by Union council as well as certified and translated
Wedding Photos/Wedding Invitation Card
General Photos of Outings
Ariline Tickets from when i went to Pakistan
Some money receipts from when i had sent money to husband
Viber/Whatsapp/GT Mobile/Skype Records (these records went back to 2 years due to my previous 2 applications i would recommend though people to send as much proof as possible)
General Birthday/Anniversary cards sent through to post

= ACCOMMODATION
Land Certificate
Lawyer letter confirming purchase
Housing Inspection Report
Latest Mortgage statement
Utility Bills

HUSBANDS DOCUMENTS
English test ETS City and Guilds A1
Tb Test Certificate
Passport
Identity Card
2 Passport sized photo copies
VAF4A form done online now
Appendix 2


This list above is exactly how i had typed it on my sponsorship letter divided into them sections aswell. I just got straight to the point. This is what my sponsorship letter contained.

- To start 4/5 lines stating who i am and i would like to sponsor my husband etc and how this has been difficult for us. I will be fully responsbile for him in the UK.
- Relationship timeline. I wrote beside this ( In this timeline i have only covered the importante events) I bullet pointed when we got engaged, first met, the two times i got refused and why. Didnt go into too much detail though.
- Financial Capabilities. My job. My salary. What i earn. I gave a calculation of my savings and employment here and highlighted it in bold. Showing that i met the income.
- Accommoadtion. Where I stay etc. When i bought my house etc.
- Future Plan. 3 lines.
- List of documents.

At the end i wrote It has been distressing for me and my husband being refused our spouse settlement visa twice. I am certain I now fulfill every requirement to satisfy the Entry Clearance officer in order to kindly grant my husbands visa.

As u will see my sponsorship letter was not overly lovey dovey just straight to the point being honest. 1 n a half pages only.

And by the grace of Almighty Allah 18 working days. Visa granted.

Honesty is the best policy guys. I cannot re-iterate enough if you have discrepancies within your employment do not ignore and presume the eco will know why, fully explain the error.

In shaa Allah you all will be re-united with your partners, this was my 3rd app. However, it was First time with cash savings and salaried employment as i changed jobs after 2nd application.

P.S ALWAYS TRY AND GIVE MORE THAN THEY REQUIRE. Eg requirement 6 month wage slips. Give them 7/8/9/10 as much as possible. I gave 7, it may not be alot more than the requirement but still better than giving bang on 6. Wait a little longer and have that extra proof to make your case stronger. It pays off.

MashaAllah congratulations!! May you be blessed with a happy and blissful married life In Sha Allah.
Totally agree with you - honesty best policy and get straight to the point.

[saf786]

For anyone who's had an rfc.. Do u just get a call or do u also get an email ?

Just incase someone's phones off or any other reason, do we get an email or letter home ?

[yasir143]

Hello786 - Alhamdhulillah and Congratulations sister.
I am sooooo happy for you. Have a happy and blessed married life ahead and get him over asap now lol

Thank u so much!!
Ameen
Hahahahah yeah i am trying

Hello
I'm new to this forum I want to know if there is any one
Who been recently deported from uk or came back to
Pakistan voluntarily and then applied for spouse visa.
Any information will b appreciated thanx.
Yasir

[Ket1]

hey guys hope your all well
had an email today one of those automated replies saying that if your application is refused you can apply for a refund?

[sami3]

For anyone who's had an rfc.. Do u just get a call or do u also get an email ?

Just incase someone's phones off or any other reason, do we get an email or letter home ?

No you wont get an email or letter for RFC. I have seen someone on this forum received a call from BHC but couldn't hear them and they never called her back. So keep your PHONE with you all the time.

[sumeensaleem]

Hello,

I applied 28/02/2014 in Mirpur.
still waiting..
its day 113 and week 24.
according to UKVI application is still under process. FML..

i know a few people who applied in jul 2014 mipur and have found out within a month.
dont understand why they arent checking the older cases

[Ket1]

For anyone who's had an rfc.. Do u just get a call or do u also get an email ?

Just incase someone's phones off or any other reason, do we get an email or letter home ?

No you wont get an email or letter for RFC. I have seen someone on this forum received a call from BHC but couldn't hear them and they never called her back. So keep your PHONE with you all the time.

yh these days people r getting a call rather than text/email

[Ket1]

Hello,

I applied 28/02/2014 in Mirpur.
still waiting..
its day 113 and week 24.
according to UKVI application is still under process. FML..

i know a few people who applied in jul 2014 mipur and have found out within a month.
dont understand why they arent checking the older cases

ino its so annoying, guess its jus kismat
ive been wating nearly a year

[hadz7]

yasir143 » Mon Aug 11, 2014 7:26 am


Hello
I'm new to this forum I want to know if there is any one
Who been recently deported from uk or came back to
Pakistan voluntarily and then applied for spouse visa.
Any information will b appreciated thanx.
Yasir

Hi yasir my hubby left uk voluntarily and he applied for spouse visa in may . what about u . r u in same situation ?

[blumango]

Hello,

I applied 28/02/2014 in Mirpur.
still waiting..
its day 113 and week 24.
according to UKVI application is still under process. FML..

i know a few people who applied in jul 2014 mipur and have found out within a month.
dont understand why they arent checking the older cases

look at my timeline below. mine still in under process and ukvi keep using this generic response:

Meanwhile I would like to let you know that in regards to the visa
application processing time we have service standards for processing UK
visa applications. The standards below, however, relate only to
applications made at our visa application centres overseas and not to
in-country leave to remain or settlement applications. Our standards say
that we will process:

90 per cent of non-settlement applications within 3 weeks, 98 per cent
within 6 weeks and 100 per cent within 12 weeks of the application date;
95 per cent of settlement applications within 12 weeks of the application
date and 100 per cent within 24 weeks of the application date.

[sami3]

Hello,

I applied 28/02/2014 in Mirpur.
still waiting..
its day 113 and week 24.
according to UKVI application is still under process. FML..

i know a few people who applied in jul 2014 mipur and have found out within a month.
dont understand why they arent checking the older cases

look at my timeline below. mine still in under process and ukvi keep using this generic response:

Meanwhile I would like to let you know that in regards to the visa
application processing time we have service standards for processing UK
visa applications. The standards below, however, relate only to
applications made at our visa application centres overseas and not to
in-country leave to remain or settlement applications. Our standards say
that we will process:

90 per cent of non-settlement applications within 3 weeks, 98 per cent
within 6 weeks and 100 per cent within 12 weeks of the application date;
95 per cent of settlement applications within 12 weeks of the application
date and 100 per cent within 24 weeks of the application date.

i applied on 20th January.. still in the process. i dunno what is taking that long??? Apparently there is no reason to hold my application. 32k from one job, wife passed her English test genuinely... Rest Allah knows the best

[sumeensaleem]

Its just pathetic,
at least you've all had some sort of movement in your cases ( interview)
ive not even had that, no acknowledgment of receiving case, no further inquiries, not been told if application is on hold
Had my case escalated on 18/07, i was told the response was 3-5 working days however its now been over two weeks and still not heard anything.
i am being told to wait 'patiently' however how can i?!
you've given us timescales of 24 weeks, well my timescales are up in three days i have not had a response to anything. not even an update!

[sami3]

Its just pathetic,
at least you've all had some sort of movement in your cases ( interview)
ive not even had that, no acknowledgment of receiving case, no further inquiries, not been told if application is on hold
Had my case escalated on 18/07, i was told the response was 3-5 working days however its now been over two weeks and still not heard anything.
i am being told to wait 'patiently' however how can i?!
you've given us timescales of 24 weeks, well my timescales are up in three days i have not had a response to anything. not even an update!

I understand your frustration. But I never received any email apart from the standard replies to all of my queries. My MP has contacted them but same standard replies that my application is under the process. Its been over 120 working days since my wife applied. I seriously don't know what to do.... ECO hasn't assessed my application yet. 120 working days were completed on 20th August.. don't lose hope sis

[yasir143]

Can any one tell me how much they charge for application tracking service.thanx

[hadz7]

yasir143 » Mon Aug 11, 2014 12:33 pm

Can any one tell me how much they charge for application tracking service.thanx


no we cant track our application anymore the only thing we can do is email them to find out wts going on ..

[networkers]

yasir143 » Mon Aug 11, 2014 12:33 pm

Can any one tell me how much they charge for application tracking service.thanx


no we cant track our application anymore the only thing we can do is email them to find out wts going on ..

https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk

[hadz7]

on immigration spouse visa page some one applied frm islamabad and got visa within 9 days only !! LOL miracles happenin these days i must say !!

[sami3]

on immigration spouse visa page some one applied frm islamabad and got visa within 9 days only !! LOL miracles happenin these days i must say !!

yeah unfortunately not for us who have applied more than 6 months ago... They are still holding all the applications from January. Very few applicants have been lucky so far....

[Shaggy000]

V v congraculation who got the visa ....my six months are up 25 week start ...i want to ask that is the embassy is closed bec if islambad problems ..bec i am calling and they said our lines are currently closed ...is this true that embassy is closed ???

[sami3]

V v congraculation who got the visa ....my six months are up 25 week start ...i want to ask that is the embassy is closed bec if islambad problems ..bec i am calling and they said our lines are currently closed ...is this true that embassy is closed ???

which number are you calling? last time i heard that they have closed all the lines for BHC Islamabad. so there is no other way to contact them directly except via email.

[networkers]

V v congraculation who got the visa ....my six months are up 25 week start ...i want to ask that is the embassy is closed bec if islambad problems ..bec i am calling and they said our lines are currently closed ...is this true that embassy is closed ???

which number are you calling? last time i heard that they have closed all the lines for BHC Islamabad. so there is no other way to contact them directly except via email.

Contact UK Visas and Immigration from outside the UK

Pakistan Telephone

Opening times: 8:00am - 4:00pm (Pakistan time)

You can call us on:

00 44 1243 217 905

If you would prefer to dial a UK number direct please call:

00 44 1243 218 119

This is a paid service and there is a cost of £1.37 UK Sterling per minute in addition to your standard network charges. Please have a valid credit or debit card ready to process your payment. We can accept MasterCard credit and debit cards, and Visa credit and debit cards. You will not be charged until you are connected to an adviser. Calls may be recorded for training purposes. We are able to handle your calls in English or Urdu.

[Safikazmi12]

on immigration spouse visa page some one applied frm islamabad and got visa within 9 days only !! LOL miracles happenin these days i must say !!

From Abudhabi most of spouse visa decision made within 3 working days

[hadz7]

by Safikazmi12 » Mon Aug 11, 2014 4:47 pm



From Abudhabi most of spouse visa decision made within 3 working days


yeah i heard the same that most of apps det decision with in a month but i dont understand what difference does it make if u apply in abu dhabi i mean how can they justify that on one side apps get decision with in a month and on other side in pak it takes so long ???? whats the difference !!!