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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by aadiuk02 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:18 am

aadiuk02 wrote:
sajjaduk wrote:
adnan111 wrote:Wife has just picked up her passport with the visa granted. Thank you all, you have been great help and support. I pray that you may all be united with your partner soon.
Bohat bohat mubarak
May Allah swt bless you both with a long happy married life together
Bohat Bohat Mubarak Ho Adnan Brother
Allah App ko hamesha Rakhein..Aamin
Sajjad bro and Adnan Bro Please Pray 4 me

Timeline:
Submission online: 23rd April 2015
Documents Submitted: 1st May 2015
Received Islamabad: 4th May 2015
Escalated Date: 1st July 2015
Answer From Inquiry: 7th July 2015
Online Verification Conducted, Under Process- Further Inquiries and Check

Now Waiting.......
Biometrics: 1-5-15
Recieved: 04-5-15
Escalated: 01-07-15
Response:Online Verification conducted:08-7-15
Ask for Update by email: 27/07/15 Referred to another Authority
Ask for Update by email: 03/08/15 Processed Application.
Visa Granted: 17/08/2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by muj1 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:22 am

My wife has submitted her application today! Applied online 29th June, my wife submitted her passport and all the sponsorship documents today at Islamabad. List of documents below;

- Printout of appointment confirmation and online application
- VAF4A Appendix 2
- Nikkanamah original and attested English translation
- My Decree Absolute from the UK and Talaaqnamah and attested English translation
- 12 months bank statements
- Letter from HSBC confirming my address and length of time with the bank
- 12 months payslips
- P60 for the last 2 years
- Letter from my employer confirming my salary, contract type, length of time with the company and confirmation of my holidays when I went to get married in Pakistan in March/April
- My original employment contract
- Title Deed
- Mortgage statement
- Mortgage contract documents
- Home insurance certificate
- Council Tax bill
- Housing inspection report
- Vectone Mobile itemised call history, extracts from WhatsApp conversations and photos from our wedding and some from after
- Attested copies of my driving licence, passport and NICOP card
- Coppies of my wife's previous passports and ID cards
- TB test certificate
- English test certficates

Think that's the lot!

The wait begins! May Allah give us sabar in this time of wait :D

Muj

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by adealerking » Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:23 am

stillwaiting123 wrote:
Hafsa&adilbanday wrote:
stillwaiting123 wrote:
oh no if your 13th may you will in my opinion defo get a decision some time in august, they are at the moment on 27-30 april, inshallah may should start next week, all the best
So peers who apply in July are looking at around October for updates as to what the outcome with be :roll:

i applied Beginning of Feb got decision end of April
people who applied in mid Feb to mid march got decision is May/June
end of March/April in july
Beginning of May/June- August/early september
so JULY id say end of september but defo by first 2 weeks of october
Barak Allah feek my brother
Allah swt grant us all sabr.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by nasir631 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:30 am

Slaam to all,


Here is my timelime line:
Applied on 14-04-2015
04-07-2015: it is yet to be assessed by an Entry Clearance Officer (ECO).
08-07-15: found that a decision on your application has been delayed whilst further enquiries are being conducted
08-07-15: Application was escalated
15-07-15: 'Initial checks/pre assessment completed. Application is in Entry Clearance Officer’s queue for further assessment.
17-07-15: Application is currently in progress
24-07-15: Application is currently in progress
Thanks,
Nasir

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by adealerking » Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:34 am

Could some one confirm which has the highest number of granted visa across all VACenters ie mirpur isl Lhr and Khr

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Az7980 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:00 pm

Hafsa&adilbanday wrote:Could some one confirm which has the highest number of granted visa across all VACenters ie mirpur isl Lhr and Khr
I do not think it works that way. It depends on the case. Otherwise everybody would apply from one VAC and not the other. It depends on false documentation or no documentation. If you get the visa from lhe then you would have got the visa from mirpur too. In my humble opinion

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Az7980 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:11 pm

Az7980 wrote:
Hafsa&adilbanday wrote:Could some one confirm which has the highest number of granted visa across all VACenters ie mirpur isl Lhr and Khr
I do not think it works that way. It depends on the case. Otherwise everybody would apply from one VAC and not the other. It depends on false documentation or no documentation. If you get the visa from lhe then you would have got the visa from mirpur too. In my humble opinion
Oh i get what you are asking now. Sorry cant help you there

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by adealerking » Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:27 pm

Az7980 wrote:
Az7980 wrote:
Hafsa&adilbanday wrote:Could some one confirm which has the highest number of granted visa across all VACenters ie mirpur isl Lhr and Khr
I do not think it works that way. It depends on the case. Otherwise everybody would apply from one VAC and not the other. It depends on false documentation or no documentation. If you get the visa from lhe then you would have got the visa from mirpur too. In my humble opinion
Oh i get what you are asking now. Sorry cant help you there
No problem my brother and am sure you misunderstood :mrgreen:

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by adnan111 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:31 pm

stillwaiting123 wrote:
adnan111 wrote:Wife has just picked up her passport with the visa granted. Thank you all, you have been great help and support. I pray that you may all be united with your partner soon.

CONGRATS BRO
Thank you dear sister. I pray that your ordeal is over soon as you have been through a lot already.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by adnan111 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:32 pm

stillwaiting123 wrote:

adnan which VAC did u apply from?
Islamabad

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by aadiuk02 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:42 pm

aadiuk02 wrote:
sajjaduk wrote:
adnan111 wrote:Wife has just picked up her passport with the visa granted. Thank you all, you have been great help and support. I pray that you may all be united with your partner soon.
Bohat bohat mubarak
May Allah swt bless you both with a long happy married life together
Bohat Bohat Mubarak Ho Adnan Brother
Allah App ko hamesha Khush Rakhein..Aamin
Biometrics: 1-5-15
Recieved: 04-5-15
Escalated: 01-07-15
Response:Online Verification conducted:08-7-15
Ask for Update by email: 27/07/15 Referred to another Authority
Ask for Update by email: 03/08/15 Processed Application.
Visa Granted: 17/08/2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by aadiuk02 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 12:51 pm

Az7980 wrote:
Az7980 wrote:
Hafsa&adilbanday wrote:Could some one confirm which has the highest number of granted visa across all VACenters ie mirpur isl Lhr and Khr
I do not think it works that way. It depends on the case. Otherwise everybody would apply from one VAC and not the other. It depends on false documentation or no documentation. If you get the visa from lhe then you would have got the visa from mirpur too. In my humble opinion
Oh i get what you are asking now. Sorry cant help you there
No problem my brother and am sure you misunderstood :mrgreen:[/quote]

please help me anyone what is next and how long they will take after this..

Timeline:
Submission online: 23rd April 2015
Documents Submitted: 1st May 2015
Received Islamabad: 4th May 2015
Escalated Date: 1st July 2015
Answer From Inquiry: 7th July 2015
Online Verification Conducted, Under Process- Further Inquiries and Check

Now Waiting.......
Biometrics: 1-5-15
Recieved: 04-5-15
Escalated: 01-07-15
Response:Online Verification conducted:08-7-15
Ask for Update by email: 27/07/15 Referred to another Authority
Ask for Update by email: 03/08/15 Processed Application.
Visa Granted: 17/08/2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by stillwaiting123 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 1:05 pm

Hafsa&adilbanday wrote: Barak Allah feek my brother
Allah swt grant us all sabr.
I'm a sister and yes inshallah it will all pay off
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by stillwaiting123 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 1:08 pm

Az7980 wrote:
Hafsa&adilbanday wrote:Could some one confirm which has the highest number of granted visa across all VACenters ie mirpur isl Lhr and Khr
I do not think it works that way. It depends on the case. Otherwise everybody would apply from one VAC and not the other. It depends on false documentation or no documentation. If you get the visa from lhe then you would have got the visa from mirpur too. In my humble opinion

I think it does not depend on case or vac, it all depends on who is assessing as some are more lenient than others
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
Alhamdulilah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by stillwaiting123 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 1:09 pm

adnan111 wrote:
stillwaiting123 wrote:
adnan111 wrote:Wife has just picked up her passport with the visa granted. Thank you all, you have been great help and support. I pray that you may all be united with your partner soon.

CONGRATS BRO
Thank you dear sister. I pray that your ordeal is over soon as you have been through a lot already.
Thank you and enjoy your marriage now in the UK inshallah
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
Alhamdulilah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Hamza Amjad » Fri Jul 24, 2015 1:30 pm

Hi does anyone have the number for appeals or the email address for appeals? I just wanted to get some information on my appeal but not sure what the contact number or email add is
1st Application : 30/03/2015
Application REFUSED : 18/06/2015
APPEAL SUBMIT : 06/07/2015
COURT DATE : 21/06/2016
2nd Application
Using Priority service
online application submit on 22/07/2016
biomatric on : 25/07/2016
VISA ISSUED ALLHAMDULLILAH :)

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by stillwaiting123 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 1:40 pm

Hamza Amjad wrote:Hi does anyone have the number for appeals or the email address for appeals? I just wanted to get some information on my appeal but not sure what the contact number or email add is

0300 123 1711 option 4
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
Alhamdulilah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by stillwaiting123 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 1:43 pm

Hamza Amjad wrote:Hi does anyone have the number for appeals or the email address for appeals? I just wanted to get some information on my appeal but not sure what the contact number or email add is


There is also a appeal thread if anyone wants to follow http://www.immigrationboards.com/immigr ... l#p1219923
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
Alhamdulilah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by adnan111 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 2:15 pm

stillwaiting123 wrote:



Thank you and enjoy your marriage now in the UK inshallah
Thank you sister.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by adnan111 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 2:17 pm

It seems that the additional documents which I posted direct to the embassy later have not been returned by Gerrys. Does anyone know how additional documents submitted are to be returned?

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by sajjaduk » Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:24 pm

adnan111 wrote:It seems that the additional documents which I posted direct to the embassy later have not been returned by Gerrys. Does anyone know how additional documents submitted are to be returned?
You would have to contact the embassy directly
It's possible that those extra documents were not even seen by the eco and are still in the post room at the embassy
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by adnan111 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 3:35 pm

sajjaduk wrote:
adnan111 wrote:It seems that the additional documents which I posted direct to the embassy later have not been returned by Gerrys. Does anyone know how additional documents submitted are to be returned?
You would have to contact the embassy directly
It's possible that those extra documents were not even seen by the eco and are still in the post room at the embassy
They definitely got it before they decided as I sent it by special delivery and it was received one week before consideration. ECO should have considered them as without those extra papers I think it would have been rejected. I faxed the covering letter on 1st July. Anyway strange.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by sajjaduk » Fri Jul 24, 2015 4:04 pm

adnan111 wrote:
sajjaduk wrote:
adnan111 wrote:It seems that the additional documents which I posted direct to the embassy later have not been returned by Gerrys. Does anyone know how additional documents submitted are to be returned?
You would have to contact the embassy directly
It's possible that those extra documents were not even seen by the eco and are still in the post room at the embassy
They definitely got it before they decided as I sent it by special delivery and it was received one week before consideration. ECO should have considered them as without those extra papers I think it would have been rejected. I faxed the covering letter on 1st July. Anyway strange.
Fax on the same number asking them to return the additional docs
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by stillwaiting123 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 4:05 pm

adnan111 wrote:
sajjaduk wrote:
adnan111 wrote:It seems that the additional documents which I posted direct to the embassy later have not been returned by Gerrys. Does anyone know how additional documents submitted are to be returned?
You would have to contact the embassy directly
It's possible that those extra documents were not even seen by the eco and are still in the post room at the embassy
They definitely got it before they decided as I sent it by special delivery and it was received one week before consideration. ECO should have considered them as without those extra papers I think it would have been rejected. I faxed the covering letter on 1st July. Anyway strange.
if there not that important then leave it they also kept 1-2 of my husbands documents too
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
Alhamdulilah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by adnan111 » Fri Jul 24, 2015 4:22 pm

stillwaiting123 wrote: if there not that important then leave it they also kept 1-2 of my husbands documents too
If they reject sometimes they keep some as evidence to support rejection in case of appeal but with a successful application they shouldn't really keep anything. I think perhaps they got the covering letter fax and verified everything online and didn't even look at the extra paperwork. So the paperwork is still lying somewhere in the HC, just my theory.

I don't really need the paperwork as I don't have any other use for it but still it would be nice to know where the paperwork is. It is possible that it may arrive separately in UK as it was sent by me and not given by my wife.

May send them a fax if I don't hear back from them in a couple of weeks.

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