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Tazmaniaa
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Tazmaniaa » Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:16 pm

Hey

Has anyone had their visa refused and then been to court?
What happens when you get their,what do thy ask

Would appreciate you help.
1st application:applied nov 2012
Refused: Feb 2013

2nd application:applied oct 2013
Refused:sept 2014

Appeal submitted 26th sept......

phaara
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by phaara » Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:37 pm

Tazmaniaa wrote:Hey

Has anyone had their visa refused and then been to court?
What happens when you get their,what do thy ask

Would appreciate you help.
You got your court date sister?
online app 29/1/2014
Biometric 31/1/2014
Forwarded to Isb OC on 3/2/2014
RFC 2/10/2014

Tazmaniaa
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Tazmaniaa » Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:55 pm

phaara wrote:
Tazmaniaa wrote:Hey

Has anyone had their visa refused and then been to court?
What happens when you get their,what do thy ask

Would appreciate you help.
You got your court date sister?
Hey
Na not yet but jus askingg what to get ready for just incase.xx
1st application:applied nov 2012
Refused: Feb 2013

2nd application:applied oct 2013
Refused:sept 2014

Appeal submitted 26th sept......

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by saiqahK » Sat Dec 20, 2014 9:00 pm

congratz khan2013 and moa7


morning guys,

i asked for the update again yesterday and got the below response today :-


ear Fawad,

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
visa application. I have tracked the status *** and found that the application has been processed and a
decision has been made.

Please note that your passport and documentation could still take some time
to reach you whilst being sent back from the decision making centre and
whilst other administrative formalities are completed. The visa application
centre will be in contact with you regarding the collection or delivery.

If you have purchased a courier service then your documents will be
dispatched to the delivery address you have provided. We appreciate your
patience while you wait to receive your documents.

We strongly recommend not to book prepaid travel and accommodation before
receiving the visa.



can you guys confirm if anyone got the same email? should i wait for their email and messages as well saying app has been processed and concluded etc before Gerrys call me for collection? please dont ruin my excitement and give me good news that my wait is almost over lol :/[/quote]

hi guys just to let you know i applied around the same time as you , i received an email saying our application has been processed then i got another email saying your application has been concluded and it will be returned to our commercial partner etc please await confirmation, then an hour later i received a third email saying my documents have been received at the application centre at this date and time, then Allhamdulillah 5 minutes later my hubby got a call from them too to come and collect on monday, i reckon you will get a call on monday.. guyz plz make dua for us INSHA ALLAH i pray we all get god news next week

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Laiba1234 » Sat Dec 20, 2014 9:39 pm

Am soo happy for you guys @saiqahK Moa7 khan2013 &fawad iftikhar I really hope you guys get your visas Inshallah.

I received this response today when I requested an update on Friday

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
visa application. I have tracked the status (GWF------ and date of birth
-/-/-) and found that a decision on your application has been delayed
whilst further enquiries are being conducted. Your visa application centre
or the entry clearance officer will contact you once a decision has been
made or, if necessary, during the consideration of your application.

I applied on the 15-09-2014 from Islamabad.
Its a bit weird because i received this response before 2 months ago.
Online Submission 13/08/14
Submitted papers 15/09/14
Processed 30/12/14
Collected-Refused 14/01/15
Appeal submitted 06/02/15
Visa Granted 28/04/15

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by salma123aslam » Sat Dec 20, 2014 9:41 pm

Anyone applied from mirpur and got the visa recently. I would like to know how long it takes for people who apply from mirpur. Ive applied 26th nov don't expect to hear untill april/may but would like to hear from people who have applied in mirpur.
Application submitted mirpur 26th november 2014
Application forwarded to islamabad on 26th november 2014
6/02/2015 visa rejected :(
16/02/2015 sent application for appeal
28/03/2015 received pending appeal notice
Review deadline 8th july 2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Laiba1234 » Sat Dec 20, 2014 9:44 pm

alil2014 wrote:Hi guys I received a message from UKVI that my wife's visa has been referred to another authority for enquiries or final decision. Hoping to hear good news too next week inshallah. Spoke to my cousin who is an immigration solicitor and he said I should here within a few working days.

My wife also applied on the 15th September from Mirpur
Dw Alil2014 Inshallah you will receive a response next week.
Online Submission 13/08/14
Submitted papers 15/09/14
Processed 30/12/14
Collected-Refused 14/01/15
Appeal submitted 06/02/15
Visa Granted 28/04/15

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Ket1 » Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:04 pm

Mashallah so happy for u all receiving repsones May Allah SWT Grant all your visa ameen. Glad to see September are being looked at now inshallah by January thy shud b upto October if not further :)
Applied Lahore: 10 October 2013
Refused: 09 September 2014
Re-applied Lahore: 24 September 2014
Application Processed: 02 January 2015
VISA GRANTED ALHAMDULLILAH: 06 January 2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Laiba1234 » Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:08 pm

@Ket1

What is the latest update on your app?
Online Submission 13/08/14
Submitted papers 15/09/14
Processed 30/12/14
Collected-Refused 14/01/15
Appeal submitted 06/02/15
Visa Granted 28/04/15

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Shreen » Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:47 pm

Ket1 wrote:Mashallah so happy for u all receiving repsones May Allah SWT Grant all your visa ameen. Glad to see September are being looked at now inshallah by January thy shud b upto October if not further :)

I hope so inshallah cz i applied 30th oct frm isb so fingers crossed by end of jan shud here sonething :)

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Ket1 » Sun Dec 21, 2014 12:00 am

Laiba1234 wrote:@Ket1

What is the latest update on your app?
Salaam sis they emailed last friday saying online verification and pre assessment had been conducted alhamdullilah. Try not to worry so many people dnt gt updates and thn ther visas r granted in a matter of days and sumtyms th updates r nt always correct so inshallah not long left for u x
Applied Lahore: 10 October 2013
Refused: 09 September 2014
Re-applied Lahore: 24 September 2014
Application Processed: 02 January 2015
VISA GRANTED ALHAMDULLILAH: 06 January 2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Ket1 » Sun Dec 21, 2014 12:00 am

Shreen wrote:
Ket1 wrote:Mashallah so happy for u all receiving repsones May Allah SWT Grant all your visa ameen. Glad to see September are being looked at now inshallah by January thy shud b upto October if not further :)

I hope so inshallah cz i applied 30th oct frm isb so fingers crossed by end of jan shud here sonething :)
Inshallah sis i prey its befor that z
Applied Lahore: 10 October 2013
Refused: 09 September 2014
Re-applied Lahore: 24 September 2014
Application Processed: 02 January 2015
VISA GRANTED ALHAMDULLILAH: 06 January 2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Laiba1234 » Sun Dec 21, 2014 1:18 am

Ket1 wrote:
Laiba1234 wrote:@Ket1

What is the latest update on your app?
Salaam sis they emailed last friday saying online verification and pre assessment had been conducted alhamdullilah. Try not to worry so many people dnt gt updates and thn ther visas r granted in a matter of days and sumtyms th updates r nt always correct so inshallah not long left for u x
I got that same message pre assesment and online verfication conducted last Wednesday. Yeah that's true...hmm maybe we shouldn't be looking too much into these emails. Inshallah i hope you receive a response too quickly considering the fact you have been waiting a long time Inshallah i hope you receive your visa Inshallah. Not long left for us now.
Online Submission 13/08/14
Submitted papers 15/09/14
Processed 30/12/14
Collected-Refused 14/01/15
Appeal submitted 06/02/15
Visa Granted 28/04/15

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by jami » Sun Dec 21, 2014 4:22 am

Unsusal case approved. Marriage took place 25 years ago and couple opted to live in pakistan. In August applied and as the spouse was in pakistan as well so instead of uk sourced earnings savings in pakistan was shown to meet income criteria.
For accommodation a letter from a uk friend was attached stating that couple would stay with him for 2 weeks and would rent some accommodation in meanwhile. With the letter council tax bill was attached. Got visa on 15 December. No call and no interview

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by phaara » Sun Dec 21, 2014 8:27 am

Tazmaniaa wrote:
phaara wrote:
Tazmaniaa wrote:Hey

Has anyone had their visa refused and then been to court?
What happens when you get their,what do thy ask

Would appreciate you help.
You got your court date sister?
Hey
Na not yet but jus askingg what to get ready for just incase.xx
Dont worry IA they will overturned bfore court date
online app 29/1/2014
Biometric 31/1/2014
Forwarded to Isb OC on 3/2/2014
RFC 2/10/2014

phaara
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by phaara » Sun Dec 21, 2014 8:37 am

Majy05 wrote:I like to share my experience,
Applied 18th sept 2013
Refused august 2014
Appealed sept 2014
Wife got letter on the 18th stating the home office has withdrawn the appeal and have overturn the decision.

I made a few calls and ive have been told i will need to withdraw the appeal so the visa can be issued.

How do we submit passport, or do we wait for another letter.

Can some help me plz.
Congratz for case widthrwn. You will get call letter minimum of 2 weeks time IA
Can u pls tell did u get acknowledgment/ confirmation

Its been 8 weeks but i didnt get yet. Who should i contact for this??

Or is it ok if some appealent not get any confirmation letter
online app 29/1/2014
Biometric 31/1/2014
Forwarded to Isb OC on 3/2/2014
RFC 2/10/2014

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Ket1 » Sun Dec 21, 2014 10:12 am

I got that same message pre assesment and online verfication conducted last Wednesday. Yeah that's true...hmm maybe we shouldn't be looking too much into these emails. Inshallah i hope you receive a response too quickly considering the fact you have been waiting a long time Inshallah i hope you receive your visa Inshallah. Not long left for us now.[/quote]

Ah thas gud thn mashallah we seem to be in th same boat :) aww thats very sweet of u thank u so mych inshallah i prey the same for you to. We just got to keep strong :)
Applied Lahore: 10 October 2013
Refused: 09 September 2014
Re-applied Lahore: 24 September 2014
Application Processed: 02 January 2015
VISA GRANTED ALHAMDULLILAH: 06 January 2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Sugarplum786 » Sun Dec 21, 2014 10:14 am

Ket1 wrote:I got that same message pre assesment and online verfication conducted last Wednesday. Yeah that's true...hmm maybe we shouldn't be looking too much into these emails. Inshallah i hope you receive a response too quickly considering the fact you have been waiting a long time Inshallah i hope you receive your visa Inshallah. Not long left for us now.
Ah thas gud thn mashallah we seem to be in th same boat :) aww thats very sweet of u thank u so mych inshallah i prey the same for you to. We just got to keep strong :)[/quote]

Hello hope your ok, was the emails sent to you by the tracking service? x
Documents submitted in Mirpur on 26/11/14
Documents forwarded to BHC in Islamabad 26/11/14
Documents received in Islamabad 27/11/14
Documents not yet checked by ECO 05/12/14

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by hope786 » Sun Dec 21, 2014 10:45 am

Hi there,
My husband has applied for a spouse visa. I wanted to ask from which date should you count from as to how long it has been?

So which one from the following?

The date that the online application was done.

The date that the biometrics and documents submitted.

Or when the documents were received at Islamabad.

Our online form was submitted on the 13th of November

Biometrics and documents submitted at Lahore on the 28th of November

Documents received at Islamabad on the 1st of December

Hope someone can clear this for me :)
Thanks
Online - 13/11/2014
Submit LHE - 28/11/2014
Forwarded - 28/11/2014
Received BHC ISB - 01/12/2014
"No Current Updates" - 21/01/2015
Escalated - 26/01/2015
"Pre-Assessment - Online Verification Complete"- 29/01/2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Ket1 » Sun Dec 21, 2014 10:47 am

Sugarplum786 wrote:
Ket1 wrote:I got that same message pre assesment and online verfication conducted last Wednesday. Yeah that's true...hmm maybe we shouldn't be looking too much into these emails. Inshallah i hope you receive a response too quickly considering the fact you have been waiting a long time Inshallah i hope you receive your visa Inshallah. Not long left for us now.
Ah thas gud thn mashallah we seem to be in th same boat :) aww thats very sweet of u thank u so mych inshallah i prey the same for you to. We just got to keep strong :)
Hello hope your ok, was the emails sent to you by the tracking service? x[/quote]
Hey sis yes it was when i asked for the status of my application
Applied Lahore: 10 October 2013
Refused: 09 September 2014
Re-applied Lahore: 24 September 2014
Application Processed: 02 January 2015
VISA GRANTED ALHAMDULLILAH: 06 January 2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Ket1 » Sun Dec 21, 2014 10:48 am

hope786 wrote:Hi there,
My husband has applied for a spouse visa. I wanted to ask from which date should you count from as to how long it has been?

So which one from the following?

The date that the online application was done.

The date that the biometrics and documents submitted.

Or when the documents were received at Islamabad.

Our online form was submitted on the 13th of November

Biometrics and documents submitted at Lahore on the 28th of November

Documents received at Islamabad on the 1st of December

Hope someone can clear this for me :)
Thanks
I started counting from the date of biometrics and documents submission
Applied Lahore: 10 October 2013
Refused: 09 September 2014
Re-applied Lahore: 24 September 2014
Application Processed: 02 January 2015
VISA GRANTED ALHAMDULLILAH: 06 January 2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Majy05 » Sun Dec 21, 2014 2:56 pm

phaara wrote:
Majy05 wrote:I like to share my experience,
Applied 18th sept 2013
Refused august 2014
Appealed sept 2014
Wife got letter on the 18th stating the home office has withdrawn the appeal and have overturn the decision.

I made a few calls and ive have been told i will need to withdraw the appeal so the visa can be issued.

How do we submit passport, or do we wait for another letter.

Can some help me plz.
Congratz for case widthrwn. You will get call letter minimum of 2 weeks time IA
Can u pls tell did u get acknowledgment/ confirmation

Its been 8 weeks but i didnt get yet. Who should i contact for this??

Or is it ok if some appealent not get any confirmation letter
Just have patience and faith you will not get confirmation only the application will, within 3 months, try and call 03001231711 have your appeal number the name of applicant and date of birth, they will tell you the progress of your appeal

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by fawad iftikhar » Sun Dec 21, 2014 4:07 pm

saiqahK wrote:congratz khan2013 and moa7


morning guys,

i asked for the update again yesterday and got the below response today :-


ear Fawad,

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
visa application. I have tracked the status *** and found that the application has been processed and a
decision has been made.

Please note that your passport and documentation could still take some time
to reach you whilst being sent back from the decision making centre and
whilst other administrative formalities are completed. The visa application
centre will be in contact with you regarding the collection or delivery.

If you have purchased a courier service then your documents will be
dispatched to the delivery address you have provided. We appreciate your
patience while you wait to receive your documents.

We strongly recommend not to book prepaid travel and accommodation before
receiving the visa.



can you guys confirm if anyone got the same email? should i wait for their email and messages as well saying app has been processed and concluded etc before Gerrys call me for collection? please dont ruin my excitement and give me good news that my wait is almost over lol :/
hi guys just to let you know i applied around the same time as you , i received an email saying our application has been processed then i got another email saying your application has been concluded and it will be returned to our commercial partner etc please await confirmation, then an hour later i received a third email saying my documents have been received at the application centre at this date and time, then Allhamdulillah 5 minutes later my hubby got a call from them too to come and collect on monday, i reckon you will get a call on monday.. guyz plz make dua for us INSHA ALLAH i pray we all get god news next week[/quote]



Thank you very much laiba for wishing us luck :).....i am very much confident that you will hear a positive news inshallah and i also hope all of us who are waiting for docs to reach must get it before the end of this week otherwise it would be after new year i doubt ! i will speak to Gerrys representative tomorrow and i will post if i hear any news about my docs collection timeline
bio-metrics(Khi)- 02 Sept 14
RFC 24 dec 14 : rejected on financial grounds
Jan 8 15 : appealed (oral) inside the UK
Feb 23 15 : notice of pending appeal with ECM deadline till 6 June 2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by fawad iftikhar » Sun Dec 21, 2014 4:13 pm

basically its for docs to reach Gerrys ISB as compared to other cities therefore docs delivery isnt a big waiting game for people who apply in isb..

generally does anybody know how long does it take for docs to reach VAC? i am talking about settlement visas here only

i guess its 1 week or two
bio-metrics(Khi)- 02 Sept 14
RFC 24 dec 14 : rejected on financial grounds
Jan 8 15 : appealed (oral) inside the UK
Feb 23 15 : notice of pending appeal with ECM deadline till 6 June 2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by fawad iftikhar » Sun Dec 21, 2014 4:23 pm

fawad iftikhar wrote:basically its for docs to reach Gerrys ISB as compared to other cities therefore docs delivery isnt a big waiting game for people who apply in isb..

generally does anybody know how long does it take for docs to reach VAC? i am talking about settlement visas here only

i guess its 1 week or two
alot of people have that understanding of getting approval when they get email....in email they say dont make ur travel plans before you receive the visa....thats a confusion lol i would say they should write before you receive the passport or a decision lol...

since we dont know it whts scary thing is inside the envelope we will open....
bio-metrics(Khi)- 02 Sept 14
RFC 24 dec 14 : rejected on financial grounds
Jan 8 15 : appealed (oral) inside the UK
Feb 23 15 : notice of pending appeal with ECM deadline till 6 June 2015

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