Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[nabeelsultan2000]

Hi guys
Would the Eco's pick out the times we called/contacted our spouses in Pakistan? I mean like if we're at work and call/skype on our breaks?! Lol
Will they scrutinize this?

And congrats Ali!

there is no such deep inspection you should have contacted this is what they usually check out

[Ibbzy]

Salam all, hope everyone is doing fine, as you may remember, my wife's visa application was refused, i will be putting in a appeal up to the review stage. Anyway, i wanted to know, as i have 28 days since the refusal date to put in an appeal, is that 28 working days? or 28 days TOTAL, asking because of the christmas period its taking some time to get the proof from HMRC. any help is appreciated
Regards:
Ibz

[phaara]

Salam all, hope everyone is doing fine, as you may remember, my wife's visa application was refused, i will be putting in a appeal up to the review stage. Anyway, i wanted to know, as i have 28 days since the refusal date to put in an appeal, is that 28 working days? or 28 days TOTAL, asking because of the christmas period its taking some time to get the proof from HMRC. any help is appreciated
Regards:
Ibz

wasalam
Total 28 days

[Mrs N]

Sugarplum
Have you asked for a status update?
We applied the week before u, but I'm quite reluctant to ask for an update as I feel I'm being a bit impatient. This Friday will be 6 weeks, so half way to their service standards ..

Thanks

Mrs N

[Sugarplum786]

Sugarplum
Have you asked for a status update?
We applied the week before u, but I'm quite reluctant to ask for an update as I feel I'm being a bit impatient. This Friday will be 6 weeks, so half way to their service standards ..

Thanks

Mrs N

hello Mrs N hope your ok inshallah,
Iv asked for so many status updates these past couple of weeks like after every 2 days they kept giving me a reply saying still not been checked by eco yet everytime and im so bored and tired of asking now because there replying back with the same answer, I think im going to leave it for a couple of weeks now

When i applied on the 26th I recieved an email that it can take up to 26 weeks did you also receive this email x

inshallah hope all that are waiting get there visas soon inshallah ameen xx

[rudey786]

Sugarplum
Have you asked for a status update?
We applied the week before u, but I'm quite reluctant to ask for an update as I feel I'm being a bit impatient. This Friday will be 6 weeks, so half way to their service standards ..

Thanks

Mrs N

Salaam guys - i applied same time too but i havent asked for any updates yet. September applications are still being progressed so i reckon we've got a bit of a wait yet. Not too long In Sha Allah

[humawakas2014]

I recieved an email from islamabad today stating 12 weeks for settlement and how they are meeting their standard service time length etc (12 weeks).

Did not get an email stating 24-26 weeks guys looks like the delay is done with now

Wakas

[Mrs N]

I recieved an email from islamabad today stating 12 weeks for settlement and how they are meeting their standard service time length etc (12 weeks).

Did not get an email stating 24-26 weeks guys looks like the delay is done with now

Wakas

What exactly does it state in ur email? Mine says that their normal standard is 12 weeks but it won't be within 12 weeks and will take approx 24 weeks.

Does that mean the 12 weeks only apply to those who submitted more recently (as I suppose the back log is now gone and maybe in oct/nov they still had some to deal with)

Thanks

Mrs N

[rajasohaibmaroof]

Has anyone has their case put on hold for further enquiries? If so, how long did they wait to receive a call or to be granted visa/final response?

[Laiba1234]

Has anyone has their case put on hold for further enquiries? If so, how long did they wait to receive a call or to be granted visa/final response?

My app is delayed whilst further enquiries are being conducted. I don't know how long it will take but I am still waiting. Inshallah hopefully we will hear in January.

[reggie123]

Has anyone has their case put on hold for further enquiries? If so, how long did they wait to receive a call or to be granted visa/final response?

My app is delayed whilst further enquiries are being conducted. I don't know how long it will take but I am still waiting. Inshallah hopefully we will hear in January.

Laiba,

What was your timeline.

[Laiba1234]

@reggie

I applied on the 15/09/14

[Sugarplum786]

I recieved an email from islamabad today stating 12 weeks for settlement and how they are meeting their standard service time length etc (12 weeks).

Did not get an email stating 24-26 weeks guys looks like the delay is done with now

Wakas

hello when did u apply?

[humawakas2014]

I recieved an email from islamabad today stating 12 weeks for settlement and how they are meeting their standard service time length etc (12 weeks).

Did not get an email stating 24-26 weeks guys looks like the delay is done with now

Wakas

hello when did u apply?

Sorry for the delayed response. We applied on Monday (29th dexember 2014) does not say anything about 24 weeks. I will copy and paste the email for you to read:

"Dear Customer,
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. THIS MAILBOX IS NOT MONITORED.
This email is to notify you that your UK visa application has been received at the British High Commission Islamabad and will now be prepared for assessment by an Entry Clearance Officer.
Our published service standards state that we will process all non-settlement applications within 15 working days and all settlement applications within 12 weeks. We are currently meeting our service standard commitments and there are no forecasted delays to our service.
Please note: We strongly recommend that you do not book a flight to the UK until your visa application has been approved and you have collected your passport. We do not accept responsibility for any financial loss incurred as a result of delays in processing applications and we will not fast-track applications solely because of travel plans.
Once a decision has been made on your application we will email you to let you know. You will then be contacted by the Visa Application Centre with instructions on how to collect your documents. Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre before they have contacted you.
In some circumstances, applications require further assessment which can take longer to process than our published customer service standards. If your application is going to take longer than expected we will let you know.
We would be grateful if you could keep your correspondence to a minimum during the consideration process of your application. If you need to contact us or would like to track the progress of your case, you can do so via our International Enquiry Service http://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk
Kind regards,
UK Visas and Immigration
British High Commission Islamabad
http://www.gov.uk/ukvi
UK Visas and Immigration is an operational command of the Home Office"

[Sugarplum786]

I recieved an email from islamabad today stating 12 weeks for settlement and how they are meeting their standard service time length etc (12 weeks).

Did not get an email stating 24-26 weeks guys looks like the delay is done with now

Wakas

hello when did u apply?

Sorry for the delayed response. We applied on Monday (29th dexember 2014) does not say anything about 24 weeks. I will copy and paste the email for you to read:

"Dear Customer,
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. THIS MAILBOX IS NOT MONITORED.
This email is to notify you that your UK visa application has been received at the British High Commission Islamabad and will now be prepared for assessment by an Entry Clearance Officer.
Our published service standards state that we will process all non-settlement applications within 15 working days and all settlement applications within 12 weeks. We are currently meeting our service standard commitments and there are no forecasted delays to our service.
Please note: We strongly recommend that you do not book a flight to the UK until your visa application has been approved and you have collected your passport. We do not accept responsibility for any financial loss incurred as a result of delays in processing applications and we will not fast-track applications solely because of travel plans.
Once a decision has been made on your application we will email you to let you know. You will then be contacted by the Visa Application Centre with instructions on how to collect your documents. Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre before they have contacted you.
In some circumstances, applications require further assessment which can take longer to process than our published customer service standards. If your application is going to take longer than expected we will let you know.
We would be grateful if you could keep your correspondence to a minimum during the consideration process of your application. If you need to contact us or would like to track the progress of your case, you can do so via our International Enquiry Service http://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk
Kind regards,
UK Visas and Immigration
British High Commission Islamabad
http://www.gov.uk/ukvi
UK Visas and Immigration is an operational command of the Home Office"

Thats really good mashallah I received an email saying it will take up to 24 weeks :'( i applied 26 november iv calculated it to about 4 weeks at the moment because of the days they have had off to cant wait long at all ! (((((((( its really depressing waiting inshallah i hope our husbands are with us next year ( happy new year everyone may all your wishes be successful inshallah ameen x

[Mrs N]

Sugarplum
Have you asked for a status update?
We applied the week before u, but I'm quite reluctant to ask for an update as I feel I'm being a bit impatient. This Friday will be 6 weeks, so half way to their service standards ..

Thanks

Mrs N

hello Mrs N hope your ok inshallah,
Iv asked for so many status updates these past couple of weeks like after every 2 days they kept giving me a reply saying still not been checked by eco yet everytime and im so bored and tired of asking now because there replying back with the same answer, I think im going to leave it for a couple of weeks now

When i applied on the 26th I recieved an email that it can take up to 26 weeks did you also receive this email x

inshallah hope all that are waiting get there visas soon inshallah ameen xx

Im very reluctant to ask for a status update as this is my second application - the first time round i emailed a lot, and they started to ignore me, it got quite fiesty/brutal from my end cuz they took the absolute mick with me, i think its disgusting how they treat us as individuals. made me go round the hills for an answer which i already had several months before.. stupid people!

according to the recent post stating about the 12weeks, that means i am half way there with this friday being my the end of my 6th week, ive not accounted for the holidays but im hoping that we do hear within 12 weeks as our 12 weeks end on 13th february, and shortly after that is my anniversary, would be good to spend it with hubby in my country

please keep me updated with any news/updates u recieve

thanks

Mrs N x

[Sugarplum786]

Sugarplum


Im very reluctant to ask for a status update as this is my second application - the first time round i emailed a lot, and they started to ignore me, it got quite fiesty/brutal from my end cuz they took the absolute mick with me, i think its disgusting how they treat us as individuals. made me go round the hills for an answer which i already had several months before.. stupid people!

according to the recent post stating about the 12weeks, that means i am half way there with this friday being my the end of my 6th week, ive not accounted for the holidays but im hoping that we do hear within 12 weeks as our 12 weeks end on 13th february, and shortly after that is my anniversary, would be good to spend it with hubby in my country

please keep me updated with any news/updates u recieve

thanks

Mrs N x

inshallah I hope you hear before then Mrs N your prayers are with us all x

[xtr3m3]

Salaam guys, I've been a lurker here for a while.
My wife got her visa today so I thought I'd post her timeline.

We applied In Islamabad on the 19th of September. Fee was paid online beforehand.
24 September 2014: Awaiting assessment by an ECO (standard email template stating it can take up to 36 weeks. )
30 December 2014: Application processed (email)
31 December 2014: Phone call to collect passport (No questions were asked - They called her dad's mobile phone.)
The visa was granted on the 29th of December.

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Just noticed we're on page 786

[Sugarplum786]

Salaam guys, I've been a lurker here for a while.
My wife got her visa today so I thought I'd post her timeline.

We applied In Islamabad on the 19th of September. Fee was paid online beforehand.
24 September 2014: Awaiting assessment by an ECO (standard email template stating it can take up to 36 weeks. )
30 December 2014: Application processed (email)
31 December 2014: Phone call to collect passport (No questions were asked - They called her dad's mobile phone.)
The visa was granted on the 29th of December.

[Edit]
Just noticed we're on page 786

congratulations wish you a happy successful life inshallah ameen x

[xtr3m3]

congratulations wish you a happy successful life inshallah ameen x

Thanks. Ameen.

Forgot to add, I remember someone mentioning that if you have a reference number in your email's subject, you're likely to be granted the visa. It was a few pages back, I think. I had two emails. One had the application number, and the other had a reference number.

[Ket1]

Salaam guys, I've been a lurker here for a while.
My wife got her visa today so I thought I'd post her timeline.

We applied In Islamabad on the 19th of September. Fee was paid online beforehand.
24 September 2014: Awaiting assessment by an ECO (standard email template stating it can take up to 36 weeks. )
30 December 2014: Application processed (email)
31 December 2014: Phone call to collect passport (No questions were asked - They called her dad's mobile phone.)
The visa was granted on the 29th of December.

[Edit]
Just noticed we're on page 786

Mashallah congrats amazing news! Nice of u to share it with us all. Gives me some hope as wen i applied the email said it could take upto 36 weeks so im guessing thats not always the case. All th best for th future. Please keep us all in ur duwas. Stay blessed

[ilrupdates]

salam every body, please can some one post here the cover letter which his/her spouse used from Pakistan, of course you can delete or edit the personal information. I will be really grateful to the person who does respond my appeal. Thanks in advance

[Laiba1234]

@ket1 have you had any updates recently?

[Ket1]

@ket1 have you had any updates recently?

No sister jus that its in process what about u?

[ilrupdates]

ket1 , laiba1234 or someone else can you respond to my above post please?