Settlement Visa from India : Timeline

[pnagesh]

Date of Application in VFS Center: 15-Sep-2015
VFS Center: PUNE
Received at High Commission on: Delhi
Under Processing Start Date on:
Visa Category: Settlement (Wife)
Any interview date: None
Sent to blue dart/ VFS center: 02 Nov 2015
Visa Approval Status : APPROVED
Visa Approval Date : 02 Nov 2015
Date email received saying decision made: 02 Nov 2015
Passport received through courier : 03 Nov 2015

Good luck to all who are waiting.. if any doubts in the process please drop a post and I shall reply asap..

Thanks forum for your help

[123kid]

Date of Application in VFS Center: 11-Sep-2015
VFS Center: Chandigarh VFS
Received at High Commission on: Delhi
Under Processing Start Date on:
Visa Category: Settlement
Any interview date: None
Visa Approval Status : APPROVED
Visa Approval Date : 29 October 2015
Date email received saying decision made: 04 oct 2015
Passport received through courier : 06 Nov 2015

Total 32 working days

[123kid]

@ adisha any news ??

[cherokee]

All,

After months of waiting and one rejection, my wife finally got her visa.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/immigr ... 95197.html

All we did second time was, prepare a good covering letter, updated all the documents as the bank statements were older than 1 month and then add all the missing documents.

Date of Application in VFS Center: 14-Oct-2015
VFS Center: Cochin VFS
Received at High Commission on: 19 Oct 2015, Chennai
Under Processing Start Date on:
Visa Category: Settlement
Any interview date: None
Visa Approval Status : APPROVED
Visa Approval Date : 9 Nov 2015
Date email received saying decision made: 09 Nov2015
Passport received through courier : 11 Nov 2015

18 working days in total.

Since the initial Chennai timeline when we applied was 44, we gave a travel date as 14th Dec, so now we got a Visa which is only valid from 14th Dec and the BRP will be available to collect 10 days from date of travel. Happy to wait as long as we know she is traveling.

Wishing you all good luck with applications and let me know if you need any info.

[pnagesh]

Andisha, any news on your application ?

[masud2016]

My wife's visa timeline.

Applied - Delhi
Visa online application submitted: 21/09/2015
Biometrics done: 22/09/2015
Processed email received: None
VFS called to collect pp:Yes
passport stamp : 05/11/2015
Initial vignette for 30 days.
Total 32 working days

Did not expect the outcome in 32 days though...


We did not take any solicitor's advice and she had previous overstay history and 1 visit visa refusal(We explained that in additional info part).

Wishing Good luck to all who are waiting for their decisions.

[vanakkamchennai]

Hi All,

Just a quick update from my side. My wife's appeal was successful and the decision was overturned on last Monday 9-Nov-2015. We are awaiting to hear from the BHC for further update on submitting the passport.

[HarryC]

congrats again everyone.
Andisha any news ?

[AM_MA]

I have been following this thread for quite sometime now. My case was not a straightforward case. I got my settlement visa on 19th Nov.
Following is my timeline for Settlement Visa (Spouse)

Applied from New Delhi India
Date online application filled : 15/10/2015
Date Biometrics done: 20/10/2015
Date Visa received : 19/11/2015
Initial Vignette is for 30 days.

Total 21 working days.

Thanks all.

[vanakkamchennai]

Chennai Embassy is closed today because of incessant floods.
https://www.gov.uk/government/world-loc ... in-chennai

[Nav80]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this forum but have been reading forum posts for long time and I must say I found them very helpful. I have a query on my wife's spouse visa as I received email on 30th November from vfs that your application has been received and is unders consideration. Unfortunately the processing of your application is not straightforward and your application will be unable to complete within our customer services standard.
I submitted her application on 07/10/2015 from Pakistan and post all supporting documents here in Uk on 15/10/2015.
I am a British citizen and I am now worried about the outcome of this application. I would just like to received any reply with similar situations or experience.

Thank you

[Jax Gondaliya]

Hi,

I have applied for spouse visa from Mumbai and following is the Timeline

Date of Application in VFS Center: 03-Nov-2015
VFS Center: MUMBAI
Received at High Commission on: 03-Nov-2015
Under Processing Start Date on: 03-Nov-2015
Visa Category: Settlement (Husband)
Any interview date: NONE
Status: In Progress

[vanakkamchennai]

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this forum but have been reading forum posts for long time and I must say I found them very helpful. I have a query on my wife's spouse visa as I received email on 30th November from vfs that your application has been received and is unders consideration. Unfortunately the processing of your application is not straightforward and your application will be unable to complete within our customer services standard.
I submitted her application on 07/10/2015 from Pakistan and post all supporting documents here in Uk on 15/10/2015.
I am a British citizen and I am now worried about the outcome of this application. I would just like to received any reply with similar situations or experience.

Thank you

Hi Nav,

Sorry for the late response.
This has happened to one person applied in Delhi, and the result was positive. So don't worry. All will be good. Wish you good luck.

[vanakkamchennai]

Hi All,

Just collected the passport today.

Here is the full timeline:

30 JUN 2015 - Online submission of application
06 JUL 2015 - Biometrics in VFS Bangalore
07 JUL 2015 - Email confirmation from Chennai BHC that application received
03 SEP 2015 - Email from Chennai BHC that application concluded and passport despatched.
04 SEP 2015 - Passport received, Visa refused.
07 SEP 2015 - Appeal submitted online [IAFT006]
08 SEP 2015 - Supporting evidence posted (Only photocopies, with a well prepared covering letter)
08 SEP 2015 - Appeal fee deducted (£140)
09 SEP 2015 - Document received in Leicester
11 SEP 2015 - Original IHS Refunded (£597.74)
12 OCT 2015 - Letter of pending appeal issued (one for sponsor/spouse, one for applicant)
09 NOV 2015 - Decision overturned email received
17 NOV 2015 - Received call from Chennai BHC to submit the passport
18 NOV 2015 - Passport re-submited with the existing TB certificate
20 NOV 2015 - Call received from Chennai BHC to pay IHS surcharge.
20 NOV 2015 - IHS Payment done
07 DEC 2015 - Email received about passport despatch
08 DEC 2015 - Passport collected with visa (Vignette valid from Dec 1 to Dec 31. BRP valid from 1 DEC 2015 to 1 SEP 2018). Note that Chennai BHC was closed from 30 NOV 2015 - 4 DEC 2015 because of Chennai floods.
XX XXX XXXX - Appeal payment refund (pending)

Reason of Refusal - Missing email/skype/telephone call records. This could have easily requested by email than a painful rejection.
1. Lack of evidence for subsisting relationship (Main reason of refusal)
2. Missing employer letter (Note made in the refusal letter)

Additional Notes:
1. Seen people getting good response when their local MPs are contacted.
2. Status requests through Email form have received only standard template responses.
3. Escalation done through Email form has no response.
4. Status requests through the expensive dial in number gave no information
5. Tribunal contact number is useful. Their status on their progress is genuine.
5. IHS re-payment advice was provided by ChennaiBHC, which involves filing new online application, with only IHS payment. No application payment and appointment booking required.

Tip: Email request response will have a ContactID# at the subject line. Use this id in all your subsequent email communications, so you don't need to explain your application history, and other redundant information while making new queries. You will have more space to write what you wanted to say.

[PoleCat]

35 working days since submission today. According to VFS this is the current processing time in New Delhi. Updates in our case:

6 October 2015 - Online application
13 October - Documents submitted in Ahmedabad office
24 November - Email from UKVI requesting additional information
26 November - Additional information sent by email
1 December - Web form status enquiry; answer: Escalated to the relevant department
8 December - Web form status enquiry; answer: Delayed for further checks

[bg1971]

Hello everyone,
I have submitted (Bio) my wife's application from VAC- Sylhet, Bangladesh on 26 October 2015. Our application processed in New Delhi hub. It was my 2nd time fresh application.
On 8th Nov (after 31 working days), i emailed for an update. In reply, they have said that 'processed and decision has been made'.
I logged on to my application online portal, everything seems same ! We have made all the payments cash at VAC. Anyone have any idea how long does it take to get any formal email ? or PP returns ?
I am really worried now about outcome !! Anyone have the similar experience ?
Many thanks
Rahman

[Desimunda]

Has anyone had any updates from there October applications? Applied 28th oct and I rang Wednesday and they said delayed pending further enquires.. How long does that take? Is this the last step?

Anyone else having any luck?

[bg1971]

Hello everyone,
My wife received a call this afternoon from our local VAC (Sylhet, Bangladesh) to collect passport. Fri-Sat office closed, so passport will be collected on Sunday. Please pray for us..
Thanks
Rahman

Hello everyone,
I have submitted (Bio) my wife's application from VAC- Sylhet, Bangladesh on 26 October 2015. Our application processed in New Delhi hub. It was my 2nd time fresh application.
On 8th Nov (after 31 working days), i emailed for an update. In reply, they have said that 'processed and decision has been made'.
I logged on to my application online portal, everything seems same ! We have made all the payments cash at VAC. Anyone have any idea how long does it take to get any formal email ? or PP returns ?
I am really worried now about outcome !! Anyone have the similar experience ?
Many thanks
Rahman

[PoleCat]

Has anyone had any updates from there October applications? Applied 28th oct and I rang Wednesday and they said delayed pending further enquires.. How long does that take? Is this the last step?

Anyone else having any luck?

Documents submitted 13 October - also in the delayed for further enquiries state now.

[Desimunda]

Has anyone had any updates from there October applications? Applied 28th oct and I rang Wednesday and they said delayed pending further enquires.. How long does that take? Is this the last step?

Anyone else having any luck?

Documents submitted 13 October - also in the delayed for further enquiries state now.

Did you ask for a update or was it sent to you? With mine I contacted UKVI, I haven't heard a thing from the home office tho. I don't know what's happening with my case. I contacted my solicitor and she keeps telling me not to contact them even though I haven't told her I have emailed and called to ask about my wife's application progress, buts it's just so hard not knowing. Might have to take her advice now

[PoleCat]

Did you ask for a update or was it sent to you? With mine I contacted UKVI, I haven't heard a thing from the home office tho. When did you find out it was delayed? Where did you apply?

Timeline so far. Updates were requested with the web form.
Meanwhile, VFS has published this week's service stats. Settlement in New Delhi is 26-30 days; for us it was 38 today

[Desimunda]

Did you ask for a update or was it sent to you? With mine I contacted UKVI, I haven't heard a thing from the home office tho. When did you find out it was delayed? Where did you apply?

Timeline so far. Updates were requested with the web form.
Meanwhile, VFS has published this week's service stats. Settlement in New Delhi is 26-30 days; for us it was 38 today

Yeah I noticed that to, mine been delayed since last Friday and I don't know why. maybe this coming week we might hear something. In my head all I keep saying is I haven't got the email to say it's not straightforward so there's still a small chance for it to happen before the Xmas/new year breaks. It's horrible to wait I get it but there is nothing we can do

[bg1971]

Hello everyone,
My wife received a call this afternoon from our local VAC (Sylhet, Bangladesh) to collect passport. Fri-Sat office closed, so passport will be collected on Sunday. Please pray for us..
Thanks
Rahman

Hello everyone,
I have submitted (Bio) my wife's application from VAC- Sylhet, Bangladesh on 26 October 2015. Our application processed in New Delhi hub. It was my 2nd time fresh application.
On 8th Nov (after 31 working days), i emailed for an update. In reply, they have said that 'processed and decision has been made'.
I logged on to my application online portal, everything seems same ! We have made all the payments cash at VAC. Anyone have any idea how long does it take to get any formal email ? or PP returns ?
I am really worried now about outcome !! Anyone have the similar experience ?
Many thanks
Rahman

UPDATE:
Hello everyone,
My wife got her passport today with visa stamped dated: 30/11/2015. Visa deadline: 30/12/2015
Now, 2 weeks left to travel !
Thanks all for your help and advise..
best
Rahman

[Desimunda]

Just rang UKVI again hoping to hear something but unfortunately not :-/ they have had my application on hold since the 24th Nov should I escalate or not? I am trying to avoid doing it, but looks like I might have to. Does escalating the case cause any problems?

[dude_123]

i applied for my wife visa on 18th Nov, and have received SMS today saying her visa application has been processed . i am not sure what would be in it until i get the post from there i think. can anybody comment on possibility ?? we only did one enquiry via email service though.