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spot on! keep faith evryoneprayforus wrote:I wouldn't believe the average is 6 minutes for an Eco to check a case. It is a long procedure and a lot of work is involved sorting the genuine applicants from those who use bad quality paperwork. A lot of checks have to be made.
Take my wife's case for it's our second application we applied at the end of May 2014, and it was seen on 16th June 2014. Until now all they say is they are doing further enquiries. One could enquire what is taking so long but they have a point when they say it takes 12-24 weeks for a decision. Obviously this is clever on their part because you have to sit patiently until the 24 weeks are over and then they escalate. Escalate is even a longer wait at it's up to them to do it when they want.
I can say firmly that our second application wasn't at all different from the first. We met the requirements in place and it should not take this long. Yet it has.
I can also say firmly what others are saying and it's that they are treating Pakistanis differently to those applicants from different countries. But they are getting away with it by being saying be patient and wait the 12-24 week time frame for a decision.
All we can do is wait. That's what I've been doing for the past 2 years. If you have trust in your lord, then it should be a simple task. No need to get impatient as you have done your part, the rest falls on those ECO's. A time will come when they will be dependent on someone else.
mashallah that is amazing!! congrats to uHas0907 wrote:Salaam All,
This is my first post but have been following the forum for quite a while.
I was wondering whether anyone can help me with a query I have. Alhamdulillah my wife was granted her spouse visa on the 6th August 2014 (she submitted her application on the 18th July 2014 so a really quick turnaround alhamdulillah).
Is there a specific time frame for when she has to enter the UK? I keep on hearing your spouse has to enter the UK within 28 days; some forums suggesting within 90 day, I'm really not sure.
Your advice will be greatly appreciated.
please do duwa for us all! i have herd it is 90 days but u should leave as soon as to avoid any problems as thy might wonder why it took so longwhen my cousin wen to pik up her visa and pasport thy sed sh should leav within 28 days of the pasport being stamped! so its better to b safe then sory i guessKet1 wrote:mashallah that is amazing!! congrats to uHas0907 wrote:Salaam All,
This is my first post but have been following the forum for quite a while.
I was wondering whether anyone can help me with a query I have. Alhamdulillah my wife was granted her spouse visa on the 6th August 2014 (she submitted her application on the 18th July 2014 so a really quick turnaround alhamdulillah).
Is there a specific time frame for when she has to enter the UK? I keep on hearing your spouse has to enter the UK within 28 days; some forums suggesting within 90 day, I'm really not sure.
Your advice will be greatly appreciated.
Your wife's visa is for a duration of 33 months of which the first 3 months are for travelling into the UK, your wife must spend full 30 months (less any holiday time off) in UK to be eligible for an extension. it is better to travel ASAP this will allow your wife to apply for an extension before the visa expires.Has0907 wrote:Salaam All,
This is my first post but have been following the forum for quite a while.
I was wondering whether anyone can help me with a query I have. Alhamdulillah my wife was granted her spouse visa on the 6th August 2014 (she submitted her application on the 18th July 2014 so a really quick turnaround alhamdulillah).
Is there a specific time frame for when she has to enter the UK? I keep on hearing your spouse has to enter the UK within 28 days; some forums suggesting within 90 day, I'm really not sure.
Your advice will be greatly appreciated.
sory if its a silly question but does this mean the applicant cannot go back home until after 30 months? after the extension has been granted?tallojani wrote:Your wife's visa is for a duration of 33 months of which the first 3 months are for travelling into the UK, your wife must spend full 30 months (less any holiday time off) in UK to be eligible for an extension. it is better to travel ASAP this will allow your wife to apply for an extension before the visa expires.Has0907 wrote:Salaam All,
This is my first post but have been following the forum for quite a while.
I was wondering whether anyone can help me with a query I have. Alhamdulillah my wife was granted her spouse visa on the 6th August 2014 (she submitted her application on the 18th July 2014 so a really quick turnaround alhamdulillah).
Is there a specific time frame for when she has to enter the UK? I keep on hearing your spouse has to enter the UK within 28 days; some forums suggesting within 90 day, I'm really not sure.
Your advice will be greatly appreciated.
u call the tracking service from here wich is 00 44 1243 218 119 but personally its a waste of time and money, they just tell you the same thngs as in the email. charged me 19 pound n didnt gt anywersaf786 wrote:To enquire about our application ..do we ring islamabad high commission or islamabad gerrys ??
I want my husband to ring and find out if he can but I wasn't sure who to ring
Anybody got any contact details for applicants in Islamabad..?
Thank you
Thank you for the reply.tallojani wrote:Your wife's visa is for a duration of 33 months of which the first 3 months are for travelling into the UK, your wife must spend full 30 months (less any holiday time off) in UK to be eligible for an extension. it is better to travel ASAP this will allow your wife to apply for an extension before the visa expires.Has0907 wrote:Salaam All,
This is my first post but have been following the forum for quite a while.
I was wondering whether anyone can help me with a query I have. Alhamdulillah my wife was granted her spouse visa on the 6th August 2014 (she submitted her application on the 18th July 2014 so a really quick turnaround alhamdulillah).
Is there a specific time frame for when she has to enter the UK? I keep on hearing your spouse has to enter the UK within 28 days; some forums suggesting within 90 day, I'm really not sure.
Your advice will be greatly appreciated.
Hey i email them about my case that why they giving us reply in time frame they ask me HO refrnce num what is this ???can u ecplain plzzee09 wrote:for complaints:
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should be the refernce number given when u applied starting with the application centre name, for example for lahore it would start with LHEShaggy000 wrote:Hey i email them about my case that why they giving us reply in time frame they ask me HO refrnce num what is this ???can u ecplain plzzee09 wrote:for complaints:
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Applicant is allowed to be absent from the country for so many days a year for holiday (not sure of exact days).Ket1 wrote:sory if its a silly question but does this mean the applicant cannot go back home until after 30 months? after the extension has been granted?tallojani wrote:Your wife's visa is for a duration of 33 months of which the first 3 months are for travelling into the UK, your wife must spend full 30 months (less any holiday time off) in UK to be eligible for an extension. it is better to travel ASAP this will allow your wife to apply for an extension before the visa expires.Has0907 wrote:Salaam All,
This is my first post but have been following the forum for quite a while.
I was wondering whether anyone can help me with a query I have. Alhamdulillah my wife was granted her spouse visa on the 6th August 2014 (she submitted her application on the 18th July 2014 so a really quick turnaround alhamdulillah).
Is there a specific time frame for when she has to enter the UK? I keep on hearing your spouse has to enter the UK within 28 days; some forums suggesting within 90 day, I'm really not sure.
Your advice will be greatly appreciated.
Has0907 wrote:Salaam All,
This is my first post but have been following the forum for quite a while.
I was wondering whether anyone can help me with a query I have. Alhamdulillah my wife was granted her spouse visa on the 6th August 2014 (she submitted her application on the 18th July 2014 so a really quick turnaround alhamdulillah).
Is there a specific time frame for when she has to enter the UK? I keep on hearing your spouse has to enter the UK within 28 days; some forums suggesting within 90 day, I'm really not sure.
Your advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you and Insha Allah everyone's visa will be granted.abdulraheem123 wrote:Has0907 wrote:Salaam All,
This is my first post but have been following the forum for quite a while.
I was wondering whether anyone can help me with a query I have. Alhamdulillah my wife was granted her spouse visa on the 6th August 2014 (she submitted her application on the 18th July 2014 so a really quick turnaround alhamdulillah).
Is there a specific time frame for when she has to enter the UK? I keep on hearing your spouse has to enter the UK within 28 days; some forums suggesting within 90 day, I'm really not sure.
Your advice will be greatly appreciated.
Masha Allah fantastic news. Congratulations and may Allah make everyones visa granted.
what centre did you apply under?
Did you get a phone call to let you know to pick up passport?
did you receive a SMS? or you didnt? Or email?
sumeensaleem wrote:Thank you and Insha Allah everyone's visa will be granted.
My wife applied in Islamabad and received a phone call telling her your passport is ready for collection. No email or SMS.
Hi,Has0907 wrote:sumeensaleem wrote:Thank you and Insha Allah everyone's visa will be granted.
My wife applied in Islamabad and received a phone call telling her your passport is ready for collection. No email or SMS.
Hi,
whats your timeline inc visa application centre?
... There is no apparent reason to hold my application... earning 32k,... English Test GenuineMashAllah i cant believe what i am reading... so your visa was granted in less than a month... MashAllahsami3 wrote:Hi,Has0907 wrote:sumeensaleem wrote:Thank you and Insha Allah everyone's visa will be granted.
My wife applied in Islamabad and received a phone call telling her your passport is ready for collection. No email or SMS.
Hi,
whats your timeline inc visa application centre?
Online Application: 03/07/2014
Documents submiited at Islamabad Visa Centre: 18/07/2014
Visa granted: 06/08/2014
... There is no apparent reason to hold my application... earning 32k,... English Test Genuine MashAllah i cant believe what i am reading... so your visa was granted in less than a month... MashAllahsami3 wrote:Hi,Has0907 wrote:sumeensaleem wrote:Thank you and Insha Allah everyone's visa will be granted.
My wife applied in Islamabad and received a phone call telling her your passport is ready for collection. No email or SMS.
Hi,
whats your timeline inc visa application centre?
Online Application: 03/07/2014
Documents submiited at Islamabad Visa Centre: 18/07/2014
Visa granted: 06/08/2014
... There is no apparent reason to hold my application... earning 32k,... English Test Genuine
Has0907 wrote:
Alhamdulillah, I was surprised myself when my wife called with the news. Insha Allah you'll be granted your visa soon
The number of times I went through all my documentation to ensure everything was in order was ridiculous lol. I did submit more evidence than what was required in terms of payslips, communication etc.
