Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[kk786]

Alhumdulila I got visa. Applied 3rd march and visa issued 6th November.Yesterday I visit VAC they said your passport was here since 10th November I asked why you guys didn't call me for collection he said we couldn't find your number.I got 33months visa in how may days I have to travel to the uk is it 3 months for travel arrangements.My Tb test also expired some people say u have to do it again some say Tb test is only for case submission. Please can anyone tell me .

Congratulations
The Tb test is only for your case submission, once your visa has been granted no need for tb test cetificate to be valid. My husband was in the same situation he got his visa on the 22/10/2014 his TV text expired in may 2014 but I called by immigration lawyer who advised me to get my hub and on the flight as no TBtest cetificate validation required to enter uk. My husband arrived in the uk on the 31/10/2014 , no questions were even asked about his TV test
Hope this helps inshallah

Thanks a lot

[Baliwa]

Hi Moa7,

Is there any way that you can check status of your application except emailing them?

Thanks

Hi Baliwa

Contact UK Visas and Immigration from outside the UK

Pakistan Telephone

Opening times: 9:00am - 5:00pm (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.


Hope this helps.

Thank Networkers,

I did call on this number and they did nothing even they charged £30 out of my credit card. I got quicker response by email instead of call. I received following email just now. How long will it now any idea?

Thank you for contacting the UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
service.

I understand you have been waiting for long and apologise for any
inconveniences. We have received a response from the decision making
centre, following your request for information on the status of your visa
application which states as follows: " Pre-assessment completed. Under
process for further enquiries / checks ". You are requested to be patient
and wait for the processing to be completed.

I have submitted my payslips and bank statements over 28 days. However I have only hope to Allah and pray they may ask for additional documents.

Regards,

Ali

[kehkashan]

Hi evryone..as u knw i ve been waitng since nine months..m planning to pay a visit to Islamabad VAC..anyone knws wat time i can go dre last time i remembr it was btween 2 to 5 pm????wats the new time for pasport collectn???

[networkers]

Hi evryone..as u knw i ve been waitng since nine months..m planning to pay a visit to Islamabad VAC..anyone knws wat time i can go dre last time i remembr it was btween 2 to 5 pm????wats the new time for pasport collectn???

Hi Kehkashan,

What's the status from UKVI on emails on your case?

Thanks,

Networkers!

[greattaurus99]

We understand that you would like to know about the current status of your visa application. I have tracked the status (GWFXXXXXXXXX and date of birth XX/XX/19XX) and found that your application is currently in progress. You will be contacted once a decision has been made or, if necessary, duringthe consideration of your application.

Do any one know how long it takes after in progress?

Hey all,
Does anyone know what In progress means ? Is it been accessed by the ECO now and how long it takes untill u get a decision after this status? Thanks

[TangoMike]

TangoMike, many congratulations, so happy for you brother. The patience/wait paid off! Wish you a blessed life. Congratulations to the others who have also been granted Visas. Seems like BHC has pulled the finger out their backsides.

Thanks everyone for the well wishes!

Is it a requirement to have a valid TB test cert because hers has expired? and she won't be travelling to UK till January due to her brothers wedding, will that be an issue?

[ununun]

Hi

Can somebody please help me out here

I am employed as a a company director earning 7692 in salary from my limited company

I also earned 20000.00 in dividends from my company

Am i correct in saying this i will be putting 7692 in category A salaried employment and the 20000.00 dividends in cateogry F

Thanks

If you are a company director of your own ltd company, then you dont apply under cat A. You just apply under Cat F only.

Have you been paying your self a salary every month? under RTI?

Ask your accountant if he has done an accountants letter for any of his other clients before? if not then make sure he does things properly as if hasnt dealt with this sort of thing before then you double check if everything he gives you if acceptable.

With my accountant i had to get things corrected at least 3 times before he got things right.

Hi

I paid my self a monthly salary of 641.00 per month and it was reported with HMRC on a monthly basis.

I was told to put my salary down as cat A as I am employed by the company and it is salaried employemnt and put my dividends as cat f

Can you clarify abdul

Thanks

[kehkashan]

Hi evryone..as u knw i ve been waitng since nine months..m planning to pay a visit to Islamabad VAC..anyone knws wat time i can go dre last time i remembr it was btween 2 to 5 pm????wats the new time for pasport collectn???

Hi Kehkashan,

What's the status from UKVI on emails on your case?

Thanks,

Networkers!

they gave me diffrnt replies
Almost two weeks ago calld them the man on the phone said they have nthg on case..and he esclatd my case to the relevnt departmnt.last tuesday i receivd a mail..it was writtn in the mail that..Initial pre assessmnt and online vrificatn cnductd app is in ECO queue waitng to b assessd by ECO...smethng like dat...i m really wrrid now...nine mnths now and still not assessd by ECO
anyone knw passport collctn timings in islamabad...tell me..cz i wna go just to chck on it

[roger354]

@tango mike congrats on your visa, she can travel anytime within 3 months and AFAIK Tb test is not required for travelling, good luck.

[TangoMike]

@tango mike congrats on your visa, she can travel anytime within 3 months and AFAIK Tb test is not required for travelling, good luck.

Thanks Roger354!

[greattaurus99]

We understand that you would like to know about the current status of your visa application. I have tracked the status (GWFXXXXXXXXX and date of birth XX/XX/19XX) and found that your application is currently in progress. You will be contacted once a decision has been made or, if necessary, duringthe consideration of your application.

Do any one know how long it takes after in progress?

Hey all,
Does anyone know what In progress means ? Is it been accessed by the ECO now and how long it takes untill u get a decision after this status? Thanks

[networkers]

Hey all,
Does anyone know what In progress means ? Is it been accessed by the ECO now and how long it takes untill u get a decision after this status? Thanks

Dear Salman,

Its kind of "Being assessed by the ECO", but can be waiting for further enquiries. There isn't any definite time how long they'll take, but hopefully it will in weeks not months.

All the best.

Networkers!

[Ahmadshah]

We understand that you would like to know about the current status of your visa application. I have tracked the status (GWFXXXXXXXXX and date of birth XX/XX/19XX) and found that your application is currently in progress. You will be contacted once a decision has been made or, if necessary, duringthe consideration of your application.

Do any one know how long it takes after in progress?

Hey all,
Does anyone know what In progress means ? Is it been accessed by the ECO now and how long it takes untill u get a decision after this status? Thanks

Hey I have Recieved the following e mail after my enquiry on 12 November since then no contact
Can some one help what step shall I take now

Dear .....,

Thank you for contacting the UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
Service.

We understand that you would like to know about the current status of your I have tracked the status (GWF..... and date of birth
.....) and found that your application is currently in progress. You
will be contacted once a decision has been made or, if necessary, during
the consideration of your application.

Each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing
times may vary, hence applicants are requested to be patient and wait for
the processing to be completed.


For any further details, or should you need to contact us again please
refer to our website at https://ukvi-international.faq-help.com/, select
appropriate country, click next and then select “E-Mail form and complete
as instructed. We will aim to come back to you within 1 day.

Kind regards

[prayforus]

TangoMike, many congratulations, so happy for you brother. The patience/wait paid off! Wish you a blessed life. Congratulations to the others who have also been granted Visas. Seems like BHC has pulled the finger out their backsides.

Thanks everyone for the well wishes!

Is it a requirement to have a valid TB test cert because hers has expired? and she won't be travelling to UK till January due to her brothers wedding, will that be an issue?

I had my wife re-do her TB, and also her Polio for travelling to the UK.

Reason being; https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... n-pakistan

Better to have it done, then to not.

[Ahmadshah]

Salam to all
I have Recieved the following e mail after my enquiry on 12 November since then no contact
Can some one help what step shall I take now

Dear .....,

Thank you for contacting the UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
Service.

We understand that you would like to know about the current status of your I have tracked the status (GWF..... and date of birth
.....) and found that your application is currently in progress. You
will be contacted once a decision has been made or, if necessary, during
the consideration of your application.

Each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing
times may vary, hence applicants are requested to be patient and wait for
the processing to be completed.


For any further details, or should you need to contact us again please
refer to our website at https://ukvi-international.faq-help.com/, select
appropriate country, click next and then select “E-Mail form and complete
as instructed. We will aim to come back to you within 1 day.

Kind regards[/quote]

[kk786]

Hi evryone..as u knw i ve been waitng since nine months..m planning to pay a visit to Islamabad VAC..anyone knws wat time i can go dre last time i remembr it was btween 2 to 5 pm????wats the new time for pasport collectn???

Hi Kehkashan,

What's the status from UKVI on emails on your case?

Thanks,

Networkers!

they gave me diffrnt replies
Almost two weeks ago calld them the man on the phone said they have nthg on case..and he esclatd my case to the relevnt departmnt.last tuesday i receivd a mail..it was writtn in the mail that..Initial pre assessmnt and online vrificatn cnductd app is in ECO queue waitng to b assessd by ECO...smethng like dat...i m really wrrid now...nine mnths now and still not assessd by ECO
anyone knw passport collctn timings in islamabad...tell me..cz i wna go just to chck on it

Collection timing is same in Every VAC Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm u can check submission and collection time on http://www.vfsglobal.co.uk / pakistan .

[ununun]

Hi

Is it true that TOEIC english tests are not accepted anymore.

Im reapplying for my wife, she did the test in January 2014. The expiry date on the certificate is in January 2016.

Will she have to do the test again

Thanks

[networkers]

Hi

Is it true that TOEIC english tests are not accepted anymore.

Im reapplying for my wife, she did the test in January 2014. The expiry date on the certificate is in January 2016.

Will she have to do the test again

Thanks

Hi,

If it is not in the list at following link, you'll have to go for another approved test else it will be a straight rejection.

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... r_2014.pdf

Thanks,

Networkers!

[nabeelsultan2000]

Sorry I applied 14th July 2014

so are they jumping near to 17th july............?

Hope so good news soon

[hur123]

Hi all,

I have received the following response from UKVI:

Thank you for contacting the UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
service.

I understand you have been waiting for long and apologise for any
inconveniences. We have received a response from the decision making
centre, following your request for information on the status of your visa
application which states as follows: " Initial pre assessment and online
verification conducted. Application is in Entry Clearance Officer’s queue
for further assessment and checks/enquiries ". You are requested to be
patient and wait for the processing to be completed.

Please can someone kindly inform me know how long it will take exactly for the decision to be made?

Thanks in advance for your help.

[hur123]

Hi all,

I have received the following response from UKVI:

Thank you for contacting the UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
service.

I understand you have been waiting for long and apologise for any
inconveniences. We have received a response from the decision making
centre, following your request for information on the status of your visa
application which states as follows: " Initial pre assessment and online
verification conducted. Application is in Entry Clearance Officer’s queue
for further assessment and checks/enquiries ". You are requested to be
patient and wait for the processing to be completed.

Please can someone kindly inform me know how long it will take exactly for the decision to be made?

Thanks in advance for your help.

[networkers]

Hi all,

I have received the following response from UKVI:

Thank you for contacting the UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
service.

I understand you have been waiting for long and apologise for any
inconveniences. We have received a response from the decision making
centre, following your request for information on the status of your visa
application which states as follows: " Initial pre assessment and online
verification conducted. Application is in Entry Clearance Officer’s queue
for further assessment and checks/enquiries ". You are requested to be
patient and wait for the processing to be completed.

Please can someone kindly inform me know how long it will take exactly for the decision to be made?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Hi Hur123,

There isn't any specific time line, currently it is taking anywhere from 3 to 6 months (or more) on average.

Thanks,

Networkers!

[alil2014]

Hi all,

I have received the following response from UKVI:

Thank you for contacting the UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
service.

I understand you have been waiting for long and apologise for any
inconveniences. We have received a response from the decision making
centre, following your request for information on the status of your visa
application which states as follows: " Initial pre assessment and online
verification conducted. Application is in Entry Clearance Officer’s queue
for further assessment and checks/enquiries ". You are requested to be
patient and wait for the processing to be completed.

Please can someone kindly inform me know how long it will take exactly for the decision to be made?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Could be days weeks or months. There is no way of telling, it all depends on when the ECO actually goes through it and whether they require further checks to be done.

[mooty]

Hi all,

I have received the following response from UKVI:

Thank you for contacting the UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
service.

I understand you have been waiting for long and apologise for any
inconveniences. We have received a response from the decision making
centre, following your request for information on the status of your visa
application which states as follows: " Initial pre assessment and online
verification conducted. Application is in Entry Clearance Officer’s queue
for further assessment and checks/enquiries ". You are requested to be
patient and wait for the processing to be completed.

Please can someone kindly inform me know how long it will take exactly for the decision to be made?

Thanks in advance for your help.

After the escalation, this reply has increasingly become a standard reply from the the decision making hub. I observed that this reply is being dished out merely to give us a lollypop.

[abdulraheem123]

Hi

Can somebody please help me out here

I am employed as a a company director earning 7692 in salary from my limited company

I also earned 20000.00 in dividends from my company

Am i correct in saying this i will be putting 7692 in category A salaried employment and the 20000.00 dividends in cateogry F

Thanks

If you are a company director of your own ltd company, then you dont apply under cat A. You just apply under Cat F only.

Have you been paying your self a salary every month? under RTI?

Ask your accountant if he has done an accountants letter for any of his other clients before? if not then make sure he does things properly as if hasnt dealt with this sort of thing before then you double check if everything he gives you if acceptable.

With my accountant i had to get things corrected at least 3 times before he got things right.

Hi

I paid my self a monthly salary of 641.00 per month and it was reported with HMRC on a monthly basis.

I was told to put my salary down as cat A as I am employed by the company and it is salaried employemnt and put my dividends as cat f

Can you clarify abdul

Thanks

this is from there financial guidance document,

go to point number

9.3.9. Income from employment as a director of a limited company in the UK of a type specified in paragraph 9(a) of Appendix FM-SE, and dividends from this type of company (where the person is a director of that company), will be counted as income under Category F or Category G.

and this point also

9.7.1. A limited company is owned by its shareholders. Where such a shareholder is also a director employed by the company, they may be paid a salary and receive dividends, which can generally be counted, as appropriate, as employment or non-employment income under Category A, Category B or Category C. However, if the company is of the type specified in paragraph 9(a) of Appendix FM-SE, the person‟s income will be considered under Category F or Category G. This is because in a company in sole or limited family ownership there is scope for doubt as to the effective control of the company, as the person is a director and shareholder or the other shareholders are family members of that person. In that case, instead of the employment evidence in Category A or Category B or the dividend evidence in Category C, we need evidence about the operation of the company.

any further help just let me know, i went through this process 4 months ago myself