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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by worried1 » Wed Dec 02, 2015 3:52 pm

Raymandosnr wrote:I received an email today that my visa has been proceeded and it has been sent back to VAC
hi What is a call letter?
thanks

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Raymandosnr » Wed Dec 02, 2015 4:32 pm

worried1 wrote:
Raymandosnr wrote:I received an email today that my visa has been proceeded and it has been sent back to VAC
hi What is a call letter?
thanks
Call in letter is when your appeal is successful or your visa refusal is overturned and they send you a letter to submit your passport
pplied : 13/05/15
Refused : 6/8/15
Appeal Submitted : 18/08/15
MP Letter Sent: 20/10/15
Appeal review deadline: 09/01/16
Phone Call Received, Call In Letter Sent: 3/11/15
Call In Letter Submitted: 9/11/15
Call to Collect: 3/12/15
Visa granted: 4/12/15

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by khan1224960 » Wed Dec 02, 2015 6:25 pm

Thanks alot Everyone
Has anyone else on this forum Recieved this "not straightforward" email and got a decisions?

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by khan1224960 » Wed Dec 02, 2015 6:27 pm

shakoorh wrote:
khan1224960 wrote:Salam Everyone
I have been a silent reader of this forum . i have applied for Spouse visa on 6 Sep and bio on 11 sep and i have received " Not straight forward" email on 29 November can any one please guide me what does this email means and if its anything to be worried about?
Thanks alot in Advance
That is exactly 12 weeks since your online application, which suggests that it is a generic email. They must have setup a rule that it automatically sends out an email after 12 weeks are up.

I don't think it means that your case is not straightforward, it's just a way for them to tell you we are running behind.
really hope it is as u say

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by shakoorh » Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:04 pm

Raymandosnr wrote:I received an email today that my visa has been proceeded and it has been sent back to VAC
SubhanAllah hope it's good news!
Timeline:

App Mirpur (Biometrics): 29-05-15
App received Islamabad: 2-6-15
Email ISLAMVisaInfo (Application Processed): 18-08-15
Email ISLAMVisaInfo (IHS Refund/Refusal): 19-08-15
RFC: 19-08-15

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by rashadjee » Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:05 pm

Today is 91 days since my wife had her biometrics done in Mirpur. I have escalated the case twice and I keep getting told that "it has yet to be assessed by ECO". I am totally saddened that we are now in week 16 and still no news from UKVI. We applied online on 16 July 2015.

Does anyone know what is the maximum time they can take to process the visa applicatiom?
Online Application: 16/07/2015
Biometrics: 28/07/2015
Delayed Email Received: 13/09/2015
Escalated: 01/10/2015
Escalted: 23/11/2015
VISA GRANTED: 23/12/2015!!!!

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Pardesi895 » Wed Dec 02, 2015 9:23 pm

@rashadjee

Have you tried calling them? If not perhaps you could?
The Maximum time for Mirpur is 120 days according to their website.

Wishing you all the best. Please do keep us updated. May Allah grant your wife's visa very soon.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Naveed777 » Wed Dec 02, 2015 11:26 pm

rashadjee wrote:Today is 91 days since my wife had her biometrics done in Mirpur. I have escalated the case twice and I keep getting told that "it has yet to be assessed by ECO". I am totally saddened that we are now in week 16 and still no news from UKVI. We applied online on 16 July 2015.

Does anyone know what is the maximum time they can take to process the visa applicatiom?
Sadly it takes more than 120 working days at the moment. On all VAC centers in Pakistan, 99% of cases are processed in 120 working days and not 100% as before. I have been waiting for more than 6 months to hear about the outcome of my application. I don't know of anyone on the forum to have waited this long.. Best of luck as our applications have fallen in the hands of God knows what bunch of incompetent and a** h**** ECOs.....

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by adealerking » Thu Dec 03, 2015 12:07 am

Call in letter is when your appeal is successful or your visa refusal is overturned and they send you a letter to submit your passport
Ooh that's actually what I'm after
InshaALLAH
DWAS for me brother and sisters

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by wambam » Thu Dec 03, 2015 5:58 am

Where and how do you add the timeline info?

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by rashadjee » Thu Dec 03, 2015 9:10 am

Naveed777 wrote:
rashadjee wrote:Today is 91 days since my wife had her biometrics done in Mirpur. I have escalated the case twice and I keep getting told that "it has yet to be assessed by ECO". I am totally saddened that we are now in week 16 and still no news from UKVI. We applied online on 16 July 2015.

Does anyone know what is the maximum time they can take to process the visa applicatiom?
Sadly it takes more than 120 working days at the moment. On all VAC centers in Pakistan, 99% of cases are processed in 120 working days and not 100% as before. I have been waiting for more than 6 months to hear about the outcome of my application. I don't know of anyone on the forum to have waited this long.. Best of luck as our applications have fallen in the hands of God knows what bunch of incompetent and a** h**** ECOs.....
Do the UKVI have a maximum time limit in which a settlement visa must be processed?
Online Application: 16/07/2015
Biometrics: 28/07/2015
Delayed Email Received: 13/09/2015
Escalated: 01/10/2015
Escalted: 23/11/2015
VISA GRANTED: 23/12/2015!!!!

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by hinna » Thu Dec 03, 2015 9:33 am

wambam wrote:Where and how do you add the timeline info?
To share your time line with all ur posts:

1. go to ur user control panel (should be on top of screen)
2. click profile
3. click edit signature
4. put in ur time line
5. click submit

That should do it.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by wasnav » Thu Dec 03, 2015 9:43 am

@hinna any news? And can you tell what is your timeline?

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by hinna » Thu Dec 03, 2015 10:16 am

wasnav wrote:@hinna any news? And can you tell what is your timeline?
Salaam. No news yet. My case is still escalated since 24 Nov by email & no proper update from them either.

Timeline is:

-Online Application: 13 Aug 2015
-Biometrics Isb: 17 Aug 2015
-Application Received Email from Sheff: 19 Sept 2015

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Post by Mrs Shah » Thu Dec 03, 2015 12:50 pm

Documents for Fiance visa application will go to shiefield as well?

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Raymandosnr » Thu Dec 03, 2015 12:55 pm

Just a quick update, my wife recieved phone call to collect passport, inshallah she will go tomorrow and will get visa
pplied : 13/05/15
Refused : 6/8/15
Appeal Submitted : 18/08/15
MP Letter Sent: 20/10/15
Appeal review deadline: 09/01/16
Phone Call Received, Call In Letter Sent: 3/11/15
Call In Letter Submitted: 9/11/15
Call to Collect: 3/12/15
Visa granted: 4/12/15

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Saira143 » Thu Dec 03, 2015 5:00 pm

I have received the IHS refund in my bank account, so looks like mine was a refusal.

I haven't received any processed email or anything just waiting on why the rejected now. :cry:

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Post by Go0612 » Thu Dec 03, 2015 5:26 pm

Saira143 wrote:I have received the IHS refund in my bank account, so looks like mine was a refusal.

I haven't received any processed email or anything just waiting on why the rejected now. :cry:

IHS have also been refunded back to my account yesterday.
And I have been very stressed since then.
We also haven't received any official processed or collection email yet.
I don't know what could be the reason as didn't receive any call for interview or they didn't ask for any document.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Naveed777 » Thu Dec 03, 2015 5:34 pm

rashadjee wrote:
Naveed777 wrote:
rashadjee wrote:Today is 91 days since my wife had her biometrics done in Mirpur. I have escalated the case twice and I keep getting told that "it has yet to be assessed by ECO". I am totally saddened that we are now in week 16 and still no news from UKVI. We applied online on 16 July 2015.

Does anyone know what is the maximum time they can take to process the visa applicatiom?
Sadly it takes more than 120 working days at the moment. On all VAC centers in Pakistan, 99% of cases are processed in 120 working days and not 100% as before. I have been waiting for more than 6 months to hear about the outcome of my application. I don't know of anyone on the forum to have waited this long.. Best of luck as our applications have fallen in the hands of God knows what bunch of incompetent and a** h**** ECOs.....
Do the UKVI have a maximum time limit in which a settlement visa must be processed?
NO I don't think there is a limit and they are under no obligation to conclude the case in a limited time. They do say that they have service standards and aim to process 90-95% settlement applications in 12 weeks and 100% in 24 weeks/120 working days, but they are lagging behind and failing thier own "service standards"

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by khan1224960 » Thu Dec 03, 2015 5:51 pm

Saira143 wrote:I have received the IHS refund in my bank account, so looks like mine was a refusal.

I haven't received any processed email or anything just waiting on why the rejected now. :cry:
@ saira143
I am sorry 2 hear that just be strong and inshAllah it all gonna be over soon, ur time line was very similar to G0612 and he has also recieved the ihs refund? My timeline is similar to yours and now more worried.
Did you recieve the not straighforward email aswell?

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Post by Saira143 » Thu Dec 03, 2015 6:29 pm

@Go0612 I had an interview last week they asked me lots of questions about my application, so could be on answers I gave, but not sure. Is this your first application? The fact that we know the application has been rejected, and to now how to wait for their reply isn't fair. They should hurry up and give back the docs so we can move on to next steps.

@khan1224960 I haven't received any email yet so think they will take a week or two before my husband can go an collect.

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Post by Pardesi895 » Thu Dec 03, 2015 8:30 pm

@saira143 and @Go612

Really sorry to hear this sad news and it is unfair you have had no official email. Insha'Allah you will hear something soon and then you can take the next step. My duaas are with you guys.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Go0612 » Thu Dec 03, 2015 9:51 pm

Saira143 wrote:@Go0612 I had an interview last week they asked me lots of questions about my application, so could be on answers I gave, but not sure. Is this your first application? The fact that we know the application has been rejected, and to now how to wait for their reply isn't fair. They should hurry up and give back the docs so we can move on to next
Yes, it's my first application, and this wait is killing.
But what could be done,want to see ASAP what they have objected and how we gonna deal with that.

Keep me in your prayers and Wish you and everyone best of luck.
It's really hard time to live without your partner after doing everything you could do.

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Post by tiger girl » Thu Dec 03, 2015 10:55 pm

Raymandosnr wrote:Just a quick update, my wife recieved phone call to collect passport, inshallah she will go tomorrow and will get visa
Salaam everyone

My hysband landed in manchester yesterday and no questions were asked at the airport and no polio certificate and no checks on the tb certificate.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Saira143 » Fri Dec 04, 2015 8:32 am

Go0612 wrote:
Saira143 wrote:@Go0612 I had an interview last week they asked me lots of questions about my application, so could be on answers I gave, but not sure. Is this your first application? The fact that we know the application has been rejected, and to now how to wait for their reply isn't fair. They should hurry up and give back the docs so we can move on to next
Yes, it's my first application, and this wait is killing.
But what could be done,want to see ASAP what they have objected and how we gonna deal with that.

Keep me in your prayers and Wish you and everyone best of luck.
It's really hard time to live without your partner after doing everything you could do.
I know what you mean, feel a little helpless at the moment not knowing whats going on.
In shaa Allah Allah (SWT) has something better planned for us, it isn't our time yet.

May Allah paak ease everyones worries and ease this difficult time Ameen :D

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