Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[tehmina]

One of june member got processed email on fb group
Biometric on 10 june@ isb

[sairah23]

With the person I helped their MP was labour and from East London
My MP is labour from Bradford west constituency

Salaam Saj,

Was thinking havent heard from you in a while, hope all is well.

I'm also from Bradford, live in Allerton, any idea who my local MP is?

My husband had his biometrics 15th April from Lahore, it has now been 20 weeks, 100 working days. He also did his language test from City & Guilds.

Its really stressing me out!

Sairah

[cant blv]

Gosh ;@ how u feeling tahmina,
i was expecting a faster June processing after we saw visa processing has speed up last month,
please share link and advise how to escalate,

[sajjaduk]

With the person I helped their MP was labour and from East London
My MP is labour from Bradford west constituency

Salaam Saj,

Was thinking havent heard from you in a while, hope all is well.

I'm also from Bradford, live in Allerton, any idea who my local MP is?

My husband had his biometrics 15th April from Lahore, it has now been 20 weeks, 100 working days. He also did his language test from City & Guilds.

Its really stressing me out!

Sairah

Your and my MP is the same and one of the best by far
Mashallah really helpful
Your MP is NAZ SHAH
Their contact number will give you mobile for secretary

07595 985561

This is only for bradford MP so please the rest of you guys search for your own local mps

[stillwaiting123]

With the person I helped their MP was labour and from East London
My MP is labour from Bradford west constituency

Salaam Saj,

Was thinking havent heard from you in a while, hope all is well.

I'm also from Bradford, live in Allerton, any idea who my local MP is?

My husband had his biometrics 15th April from Lahore, it has now been 20 weeks, 100 working days. He also did his language test from City & Guilds.

Its really stressing me out!

Sairah

My first application took 23 weeks don't worry soon inshallah u will get a processed email

[Annonymous]

Hi All,

My first application took nearly 33 weeks. There are only 52 weeks in the whole year so you can have some idea for the length of time I am talking about.

So I would advice everyone to stay patience.

Pray as much hard as you can Insha Allah you'll get through this stage as well.

Remember me in your prayers and I also remember everyone in my every prayers.

Keep us updated on the forum regarding the progress of your spouse visa applications/appeals.

Good luck to everyone.

[shakoorh]

With the person I helped their MP was labour and from East London
My MP is labour from Bradford west constituency

Salaam Saj,

Was thinking havent heard from you in a while, hope all is well.

I'm also from Bradford, live in Allerton, any idea who my local MP is?

My husband had his biometrics 15th April from Lahore, it has now been 20 weeks, 100 working days. He also did his language test from City & Guilds.

Its really stressing me out!

Sairah

Salam Sairah,

I don't know if this is accurate or not. But from what I can see all over this forum, the people having issues are people who took the Cambridge English tests, particularly the KET. The Cambridge ENglish tests I believe are done on computer, and the results have to be verified online by the ECO. However, this is what it says about the City & Guilds IESOL/ISESOL:

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

One of the following document combinations (required with application):
 ‘International Speaking and
Listening IESOL Diploma’
certificate, or
 ISESOL certificate plus
IESOL Listening (A1)
certificate.

This suggests that they don't need to verify the City & Guilds course online, they just need the mark sheets and certificates. I called up City & Guilds, and the person in the helpdesk said it is not confirmed online, you just need the physical certificate, and it doesn't expire (he wasn't talking about Visa process, just that generally you can't verify online). So I think the City & Guilds people should be fine, at least I am hoping so as my wife has done this one before April 2015.

Correct me if I'm wrong though, as I would like to know if this is an issue with C&G also.

[cant blv]

anyone who needs duas, please teach me / provide me link how to escalate,

[tiger90210]

With the person I helped their MP was labour and from East London
My MP is labour from Bradford west constituency

Salaam Saj,

Was thinking havent heard from you in a while, hope all is well.

I'm also from Bradford, live in Allerton, any idea who my local MP is?

My husband had his biometrics 15th April from Lahore, it has now been 20 weeks, 100 working days. He also did his language test from City & Guilds.

Its really stressing me out!

Sairah

Salam Sairah,

I don't know if this is accurate or not. But from what I can see all over this forum, the people having issues are people who took the Cambridge English tests, particularly the KET. The Cambridge ENglish tests I believe are done on computer, and the results have to be verified online by the ECO. However, this is what it says about the City & Guilds IESOL/ISESOL:

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

One of the following document combinations (required with application):
 ‘International Speaking and
Listening IESOL Diploma’
certificate, or
 ISESOL certificate plus
IESOL Listening (A1)
certificate.

This suggests that they don't need to verify the City & Guilds course online, they just need the mark sheets and certificates. I called up City & Guilds, and the person in the helpdesk said it is not confirmed online, you just need the physical certificate, and it doesn't expire (he wasn't talking about Visa process, just that generally you can't verify online). So I think the City & Guilds people should be fine, at least I am hoping so as my wife has done this one before April 2015.

Correct me if I'm wrong though, as I would like to know if this is an issue with C&G also.

C and g is online verification via there online system called
Walled garden which ukvi have access to

[Raymandosnr]

With the person I helped their MP was labour and from East London
My MP is labour from Bradford west constituency

Salaam Saj,

Was thinking havent heard from you in a while, hope all is well.

I'm also from Bradford, live in Allerton, any idea who my local MP is?

My husband had his biometrics 15th April from Lahore, it has now been 20 weeks, 100 working days. He also did his language test from City & Guilds.

Its really stressing me out!

Sairah

Your and my MP is the same and one of the best by far
Mashallah really helpful
Your MP is NAZ SHAH
Their contact number will give you mobile for secretary

07595 985561

This is only for bradford MP so please the rest of you guys search for your own local mps

Can I ask what you said tonyoyr MP as I have a meeting with him tomorrow

[shakoorh]

C and g is online verification via there online system called
Walled garden which ukvi have access to

I was happy in my little bubble , still who has had issues with the C&G ESOL verification? Everyone seems to be talking about Cambridge English.

[Mrs.Fakhar]

Hi mrs fakhar
We both submitted on same date hope it goes well for U inshallah Plz keep me updated on the progress im rather scared on how this whole post documents to Sheffield thing works good luck to you

Oh hi
i hope this time things go well..im a bit impatient person n this visa crap thing teach me a lot of saber lol..
Yeah so am i..thts y i asked evryone here for the correct Postal Address so that other ppl could be aware of the right address but no body responded to my post

[Mrs.Fakhar]

Sallam Sajjad bhai

Hope u r fine..we submitted on almost same dates..i hope u get a positive reply soon..
dair aye durust aye..see mine is refused n even i have applied again yesterday, keep me in ur prayers

[Brom]

Salam Alaik everyone

Just to update you all with my timeline -
Online application -14/04/15
Biometric- 24/04/15
Still waiting for a decision last time I emailed the said under progress and today 27/08/15 they have emailed that my application will is delayed for further checks (right to the end it said automated email) I don't know what to do still waiting it's had been more than 120 days feeling really down ......

[Brom]

This is the exact email I have received

Salam Alaik everyone

Just to update you all with my timeline -
Online application -14/04/15
Biometric- 24/04/15
Still waiting for a decision last time I emailed the said under progress and today 27/08/15 they have emailed that my application will is delayed for further checks (right to the end it said automated email) I don't know what to do still waiting it's had been more than 120 days feeling really down ......

Dear Brom

Your UK visa application is currently under consideration at the British High Commission in Islamabad.
Unfortunately, the processing of your application has been delayed while we undertake further checks. This means that we will be unable to make a decision within our published customer service standards.

We will conclude your case as soon as possible and we will email you when your documents have been returned to the Visa Application Centre. You will then be contacted again when your documents are ready for collection. Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre before you have been advised to do so.

We apologise for this delay. Please avoid making any travel arrangements until you have collected your passport.

We would be grateful if you could keep your correspondence to a minimum during the consideration process of your application. If however you need to contact us or would like to track the progress of your case, you can do so via our International Enquiry Service at: 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


This is an automated message - please do not respond as incoming mail is not monitored.

[SoStressed]

Hi mrs fakhar
We both submitted on same date hope it goes well for U inshallah Plz keep me updated on the progress im rather scared on how this whole post documents to Sheffield thing works good luck to you

Oh hi
i hope this time things go well..im a bit impatient person n this visa crap thing teach me a lot of saber lol..
Yeah so am i..thts y i asked evryone here for the correct Postal Address so that other ppl could be aware of the right address but no body responded to my post

When I applied online, which was the 13th August, I got an automated email saying all documents should be submitted at the Visa Application Centre in Islamabad but I assumed they must have not updated the automated email yet so I also sent my documents to the address on the website.

[Brom]

This is the exact email I have received

Salam Alaik everyone

Just to update you all with my timeline -
Online application -14/04/15
Biometric- 22/04/15
Still waiting for a decision last time I emailed the said under progress and today 27/08/15 they have emailed that my application will is delayed for further checks (right to the end it said automated email) I don't know what to do still waiting it's had been more than 120 days feeling really down ......

Dear Brom

Your UK visa application is currently under consideration at the British High Commission in Islamabad.
Unfortunately, the processing of your application has been delayed while we undertake further checks. This means that we will be unable to make a decision within our published customer service standards.

We will conclude your case as soon as possible and we will email you when your documents have been returned to the Visa Application Centre. You will then be contacted again when your documents are ready for collection. Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre before you have been advised to do so.

We apologise for this delay. Please avoid making any travel arrangements until you have collected your passport.

We would be grateful if you could keep your correspondence to a minimum during the consideration process of your application. If however you need to contact us or would like to track the progress of your case, you can do so via our International Enquiry Service at: 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


This is an automated message - please do not respond as incoming mail is not monitored.

[irfan278]

Hi all,

Just a quick note for the people mentioning verification of City & Guilds certificates. Some certificates have the online checking reference number and a QR barcode in the corner. Both can be used to check the authenticity online.

Some of their certificates however have neither of these. My wife's didn't have them. These types of certificates can only be verified via an online application on the C&G website. The verification is requested at a cost of £44 for each certificate (spoken & listening). I requested both on Monday and received confirmation letters in the post on Wednesday.

Hope this helps somebody.

[akhan47]

Home office tried to appeal to upper tribunal but permission was refused... Looks like my wife will finally be issued with a visa.

Anybody know how long it will be before they call her to submit her passport now?

[Raymandosnr]

Home office tried to appeal to upper tribunal but permission was refused... Looks like my wife will finally be issued with a visa.

Anybody know how long it will be before they call her to submit her passport now?

Congratulations my brother alhamdulilah I am very happy for you

[stillwaiting123]

Home office tried to appeal to upper tribunal but permission was refused... Looks like my wife will finally be issued with a visa.

Anybody know how long it will be before they call her to submit her passport now?

Congrats bro share your appeal timeline...

Date u appealed and deadline etc

call to submit passport can be a letter/email or phone call can take up to 10 days and then u receive passport up to 2 weeks later...

Please share timeline on appeal forum too..

http://www.immigrationboards.com/immigr ... l#p1234780

[Beena]

anyone who needs duas, please teach me / provide me link how to escalate,

Hi there,

This is the link: https://ukvi-international.faq-help.com

You need to provide:

Full name of applicant: 
GWF number:
Date of biometric submission:
Date of birth of applicant:
Place of application:
Type of Visa applied: Settlement visa
Nationality: Pakistani
Passport Number:
Reason: escalation. (You cab elaborate on your own situation if you like)

Open the link and just follow the instructions.

[Sarah786]

Hi mrs fakhar
We both submitted on same date hope it goes well for U inshallah Plz keep me updated on the progress im rather scared on how this whole post documents to Sheffield thing works good luck to you

Oh hi
i hope this time things go well..im a bit impatient person n this visa crap thing teach me a lot of saber lol..
Yeah so am i..thts y i asked evryone here for the correct Postal Address so that other ppl could be aware of the right address but no body responded to my post

You can track on Royal Mail to see if Ur parcel was recieved aside from that we just got to be patient a wait best of luck

[akhan47]

Home office tried to appeal to upper tribunal but permission was refused... Looks like my wife will finally be issued with a visa.

Anybody know how long it will be before they call her to submit her passport now?

Congrats bro share your appeal timeline...

Date u appealed and deadline etc

call to submit passport can be a letter/email or phone call can take up to 10 days and then u receive passport up to 2 weeks later...

Please share timeline on appeal forum too..

http://www.immigrationboards.com/immigr ... l#p1234780

I will share when I have all the dates in front of me, can't remember exactly off the top of my head.

Are you sure it's only 10 days??? Nothing seems to happen that quick

[Midra]

Tehmina and humbleguy

Any updates yet?