Still waiting for a decision.....

[BritishCit]

The processed visa application for GWF reference number -was received at the UK Visa Application Centre on 12/11/2019 .
If a courier service was purchased from VFS Global, your processed application will be delivered to the chosen address.

If not, your documents can be collected during the designated passport collection times.

Please note this is an auto generated e-mail. Please do NOT reply to this email.


What does this email mean

It.means your partner needs to collect passport. What time did u recieve the email uk time? And has your partner recieved a text if u don't mind me asking

[BritishCit]

Do I need to book in appointment to collection the passport

No. Just check the timings on the vfs website. For islamabad its around 8am to 5pm pakistan time.

[Mistah]

The processed visa application for GWF reference number -was received at the UK Visa Application Centre on 12/11/2019 .
If a courier service was purchased from VFS Global, your processed application will be delivered to the chosen address.

If not, your documents can be collected during the designated passport collection times.

Please note this is an auto generated e-mail. Please do NOT reply to this email.


What does this email mean

It.means your partner needs to collect passport. What time did u recieve the email uk time? And has your partner recieved a text if u don't mind me asking

I got this email at 11.30 iant sure if my wife got it as she ihavent chatted to her yet

[BritishCit]

The processed visa application for GWF reference number -was received at the UK Visa Application Centre on 12/11/2019 .
If a courier service was purchased from VFS Global, your processed application will be delivered to the chosen address.

If not, your documents can be collected during the designated passport collection times.

Please note this is an auto generated e-mail. Please do NOT reply to this email.


What does this email mean

It.means your partner needs to collect passport. What time did u recieve the email uk time? And has your partner recieved a text if u don't mind me asking

I got this email at 11.30 iant sure if my wife got it as she ihavent chatted to her yet

Okay.
Well good luck and do let us know the outcome. My partners biometrics app was not far off yours. It was done 23rd October.

[Upp1990]

Type of visa applied : Settlement spouse visa(Wife)
Appendix FM category A made through (UK access)
Type of application :Standard
Application centre : Chandigarh
Date of application online : 14 October 2019
Biometric and documents scanned at vfs Chandigarh :22/10/2019
Email stating "Your Application is currently being prepared for consideration by an ECO": 23/10/2019
Employer contact : No
Sponsor's contact : No
Email from Vfs for collection :Waiting
Status : Waiting
37 working day so far since biometric done.

[Mistah]

The processed visa application for GWF reference number -was received at the UK Visa Application Centre on 12/11/2019 .
If a courier service was purchased from VFS Global, your processed application will be delivered to the chosen address.

If not, your documents can be collected during the designated passport collection times.

Please note this is an auto generated e-mail. Please do NOT reply to this email.


What does this email mean

It.means your partner needs to collect passport. What time did u recieve the email uk time? And has your partner recieved a text if u don't mind me asking

I got this email at 11.30 iant sure if my wife got it as she ihavent chatted to her yet

Okay.
Well good luck and do let us know the outcome. My partners biometrics app was not far off yours. It was done 23rd October.

My wife didn't get no call or nothing I had the email and got another email after 30 mins saying to collect the passport

[chloelouise10]

Hello.

Can anyone help me with these questions:

1) Do UKVI always call the sponsor? It has been 50 WD (priority) and no call. I supplied a lot of strong evidence....

2) Original documents were sent to TLS along with scanned copies. Although the guidance for TLS has now changed, when I sent them 50 WD ago, the guidance said its okay to send originals just provide a pre paid envelope. Anyway today these originals were returned to me. Not sure how TLS works and whether this is a sign that a decision has been made. However on friday someone contacted my solicitor asking for evidence that we paid for the assisted scanning hub. This was provided. I am concerned that my documents have only just been scanned and have been sat in TLS scanning hub for 9 weeks. Does anyone have any knowledge about this. I paid extra for 24 hour scanning so figure that one out *face palm*. Did anyone else have originals returned to them from TLS and if so in what time frame was this done? THANKS

[BritishCit]

Hello.

Can anyone help me with these questions:

1) Do UKVI always call the sponsor? It has been 50 WD (priority) and no call. I supplied a lot of strong evidence....

2) Original documents were sent to TLS along with scanned copies. Although the guidance for TLS has now changed, when I sent them 50 WD ago, the guidance said its okay to send originals just provide a pre paid envelope. Anyway today these originals were returned to me. Not sure how TLS works and whether this is a sign that a decision has been made. However on friday someone contacted my solicitor asking for evidence that we paid for the assisted scanning hub. This was provided. I am concerned that my documents have only just been scanned and have been sat in TLS scanning hub for 9 weeks. Does anyone have any knowledge about this. I paid extra for 24 hour scanning so figure that one out *face palm*. Did anyone else have originals returned to them from TLS and if so in what time frame was this done? THANKS

I can answer your first question:
No, they don't always call the sponsor, they only call if they need to clarify or to check up on your employment etc. However 50 WD is a long time as you've paid for priority. Perhaps call them or send an email. Im on my 7th working week today and i haven't had any calls.

[BritishCit]

It.means your partner needs to collect passport. What time did u recieve the email uk time? And has your partner recieved a text if u don't mind me asking

I got this email at 11.30 iant sure if my wife got it as she ihavent chatted to her yet

Okay.
Well good luck and do let us know the outcome. My partners biometrics app was not far off yours. It was done 23rd October.

My wife didn't get no call or nothing I had the email and got another email after 30 mins saying to collect the passport

Thats weird, i thought they only send one email. Can u show me what they sent you on your second email that you haven't posted on here. Thanks

[chloelouise10]

Hello.

Can anyone help me with these questions:

1) Do UKVI always call the sponsor? It has been 50 WD (priority) and no call. I supplied a lot of strong evidence....

2) Original documents were sent to TLS along with scanned copies. Although the guidance for TLS has now changed, when I sent them 50 WD ago, the guidance said its okay to send originals just provide a pre paid envelope. Anyway today these originals were returned to me. Not sure how TLS works and whether this is a sign that a decision has been made. However on friday someone contacted my solicitor asking for evidence that we paid for the assisted scanning hub. This was provided. I am concerned that my documents have only just been scanned and have been sat in TLS scanning hub for 9 weeks. Does anyone have any knowledge about this. I paid extra for 24 hour scanning so figure that one out *face palm*. Did anyone else have originals returned to them from TLS and if so in what time frame was this done? THANKS

I can answer your first question:
No, they don't always call the sponsor, they only call if they need to clarify or to check up on your employment etc. However 50 WD is a long time as you've paid for priority. Perhaps call them or send an email. Im on my 7th working week today and i haven't had any calls.

Thanks for response! Okay thats reassuring. I have escalated. My partner was undocumented in the UK for some time so I was expecting it to not be done in 30WD. My solicitor said paying for priority would speed it up anyway even if it does take months. Probably shouldn't off bothered haha. One can be hopeful.

[Mistah]

I got this email at 11.30 iant sure if my wife got it as she ihavent chatted to her yet

Okay.
Well good luck and do let us know the outcome. My partners biometrics app was not far off yours. It was done 23rd October.

My wife didn't get no call or nothing I had the email and got another email after 30 mins saying to collect the passport

Thats weird, i thought they only send one email. Can u show me what they sent you on your second email that you haven't posted on here. Thanks

Dear Applicant,

 

 

Greetings from the UK visa application center!

This is to inform you that your processed visa application have been received at the UK visa application center ISLAMABAD. Please proceed to collect the same during our working hours 8AM – 4PM: MONDAY to FRIDAY.

 

You should bring original receipt that was issued by the Visa Application Centre team at the time of application submission.

You should bring your original valid  CNIC card with a readable photocopy.

Afghan nationals should bring photocopy of the passport.(For Children under 18) Either parent can collect the child passport by bringing their Birth Certificate/Form B and original receipt that was issued by the Visa Application Center team at the time of application submission.

If you wish to send a representative to collect your documents, please note, he/she will need to provide the below mentioned documents at the time of collection.

·         An authorization letter signed by the applicant

·         Applicants signatures/thumb impression on authority letter must match with the original valid CNIC signature/thumb impression.

·         The Original Receipts

·         Applicant’s original valid CNIC, with a readable photocopy  

·         Collector’s original valid CNIC, with a readable photocopy

·         (For an Afghan national) Provide a readable photocopy of the passport.

·         (For Children under 18) Birth Certificate/ Form B of the child and Authority Letter from Father or Mother of the Child with original valid CNIC card with a readable photocopy of the Parent authorising.

 Note: As per the delivery procedure of the appeal cases/lost receipt personal appearance of the applicant is mandatory with a lost receipt affidavit on Stamp paper.

Please note that we only keep your passport for 30 Days. It is then sent back to BHC.

We appreciate your understanding and trust in our services.

 Best Regards,

UK  Visa Application Centre
Gerry's  International
Islamabad

 

This was the 2nd email what I posted before was the 1st email but my spouse hasn't recived me call or text saying to come and collect only it's been recived by email

[BritishCit]

Okay.
Well good luck and do let us know the outcome. My partners biometrics app was not far off yours. It was done 23rd October.

My wife didn't get no call or nothing I had the email and got another email after 30 mins saying to collect the passport

Thats weird, i thought they only send one email. Can u show me what they sent you on your second email that you haven't posted on here. Thanks

Dear Applicant,

 

 

Greetings from the UK visa application center!

This is to inform you that your processed visa application have been received at the UK visa application center ISLAMABAD. Please proceed to collect the same during our working hours 8AM – 4PM: MONDAY to FRIDAY.

 

You should bring original receipt that was issued by the Visa Application Centre team at the time of application submission.

You should bring your original valid  CNIC card with a readable photocopy.

Afghan nationals should bring photocopy of the passport.(For Children under 18) Either parent can collect the child passport by bringing their Birth Certificate/Form B and original receipt that was issued by the Visa Application Center team at the time of application submission.

If you wish to send a representative to collect your documents, please note, he/she will need to provide the below mentioned documents at the time of collection.

·         An authorization letter signed by the applicant

·         Applicants signatures/thumb impression on authority letter must match with the original valid CNIC signature/thumb impression.

·         The Original Receipts

·         Applicant’s original valid CNIC, with a readable photocopy  

·         Collector’s original valid CNIC, with a readable photocopy

·         (For an Afghan national) Provide a readable photocopy of the passport.

·         (For Children under 18) Birth Certificate/ Form B of the child and Authority Letter from Father or Mother of the Child with original valid CNIC card with a readable photocopy of the Parent authorising.

 Note: As per the delivery procedure of the appeal cases/lost receipt personal appearance of the applicant is mandatory with a lost receipt affidavit on Stamp paper.

Please note that we only keep your passport for 30 Days. It is then sent back to BHC.

We appreciate your understanding and trust in our services.

 Best Regards,

UK  Visa Application Centre
Gerry's  International
Islamabad

 

This was the 2nd email what I posted before was the 1st email but my spouse hasn't recived me call or text saying to come and collect only it's been recived by email

Did your wife collect her passport Today?

[Mistah]

No tomorrow she will as she didn't get no call or message was throw email and I told her late she couldn't arrange to pick it up in a day so has to be another day till I find out

[LolaSalih123]

Hello, I want to inquire about my problem, three months ago I apply for spouse visa, I did not receive any call or email I was tracking my application on the site only ,I went to take my passport on Tuesday and did not get a visa and I did not receive any lettre with my passport or email explaining the reasons for the refusal. My husband called HO, and they said that nothing appeared in the system, neither refused nor anything, My Solicitor sent an email and did not receive any answer and for this moment we did not find any reason to refuse .

[Ahmad2020]

My wife applied my visa from uk i submit my documents and biometric from abudhabi uae on 22nd of August 2019.
They call my wife job HR confirm ok

They took my wife interview my interview on video conference call on 13 November from abudhabi everything went great.
now its running 4 months since biometric.
Sent them email they said decision pending with ECO.
Please advise i need my passport back because i really need it without effecting the application process is it possible???
Waiting for advices.
Thank you in advance

[walkingintherain]

Applied from. Islamabad..
Online application submitted. 20/10/2019
Biometrics @ islamabad.. 25/10/2019
Scanned documents @manchester. 30/10/2019
service. Spouse Visa priority..
Sponsor & employer contacted. 26/11/2019
Not straightforward email.. 30/11/2019
Chased visa phone.. 05/12/2019.. said still in process....

My job is genuine & Professional & the phone interview went very smooth... still dont know whats the issue... This waiting game is the most stressful period of my life.

[Remti]

Hi guys. I found this website and to be honest its helped me calm down and know that im not the only one going through this game of waiting.
I basically submitted on the 25th October 2019.
My husband is from kenya so im not sure about the processing time.
He went to the biometric on the 28th.
Same day he received an email stating prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.
It will be 7 weeks this Friday and nothing yet.
Its non priority btw. Im just dreading this. Please pray for us and everyone going through this

Finally! Someone with a similar timeline. However my applications from pakistan. But still, its 7 weeks for me today! Have u had any calls to yourself or your employer?

NO nothing at all? How about you?,

[Ahmad2020]

Spouse visa applied Abudhabi UAE.
Visa priority. Normal
Online application 17 August 2019.
Submitted orginal passport and Biometric 22.08.2019.
Call my wife employer 1.10.2019
Interview me and my wife. 13.11.2019.
3 months completed 22.11.2019 .
Email and call for enquiry 29.11.29 they said decision pending with ECO they can't confirm how much time it will take.
AS I AM PAKISTANI WORKING IN UAE
Please advise i need my passport back because i really need it without effecting the application process is it possible???
Waiting for advices.
Thank you in advance

[BritishCit]

Hi guys. I found this website and to be honest its helped me calm down and know that im not the only one going through this game of waiting.
I basically submitted on the 25th October 2019.
My husband is from kenya so im not sure about the processing time.
He went to the biometric on the 28th.
Same day he received an email stating prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.
It will be 7 weeks this Friday and nothing yet.
Its non priority btw. Im just dreading this. Please pray for us and everyone going through this

Finally! Someone with a similar timeline. However my applications from pakistan. But still, its 7 weeks for me today! Have u had any calls to yourself or your employer?

NO nothing at all? How about you?,

Same. Still nothing

[Remti]

Hi guys. I found this website and to be honest its helped me calm down and know that im not the only one going through this game of waiting.
I basically submitted on the 25th October 2019.
My husband is from kenya so im not sure about the processing time.
He went to the biometric on the 28th.
Same day he received an email stating prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.
It will be 7 weeks this Friday and nothing yet.
Its non priority btw. Im just dreading this. Please pray for us and everyone going through this

Finally! Someone with a similar timeline. However my applications from pakistan. But still, its 7 weeks for me today! Have u had any calls to yourself or your employer?

NO nothing at all? How about you?,

Same. Still nothing

Usually people start getting calls and interviews around week 5 but some reason even my employers they didnt get nothing. In shaa Allah we will get somethin lets not lose hope. Im jut thinking if they go on an break until the 2nd does that mean that 2 weeks doesnt count?

[BritishCit]

Finally! Someone with a similar timeline. However my applications from pakistan. But still, its 7 weeks for me today! Have u had any calls to yourself or your employer?

NO nothing at all? How about you?,

Same. Still nothing

Usually people start getting calls and interviews around week 5 but some reason even my employers they didnt get nothing. In shaa Allah we will get somethin lets not lose hope. Im jut thinking if they go on an break until the 2nd does that mean that 2 weeks doesnt count?

Yes. I thought the same, as I've read people have been getting calls during 4 or 5 week. I've had nothing. And in regards to the break i believe its the bank holidays which r not counted. This frustrates me even more. The wait is taking over my life

[Shidd1994]

• Country of applicant: Morocco

• Visa type: Spouse Settlement (Husband)

• Standard or Priority: Standard

• Visa processing office: Sheffield, UK

• Online application submitted: 5th August 2019

• All documents scanned/uploaded: 15th August 2019 (Self-scanned)

• Biometrics taken: 19th August 2019

• Email from TLS: 19th August 2019 - 'Your visa application has been sent to the Decision Making Centre for processing.'

• Email from Decision Making Centre: 3rd September 2019 - 'Thank you for your online application which has been received at the UK Decision Making Centre. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.' - 11th working day from biometrics.

• 30th working day from biometrics: 30th September 2019 - No updates.

• Emailed UKVI for an update (payed £5.48): 10th October 2019 - 38th working day from biometrics.

• Received an emailed response from UKVI: 11th October 2019 - 'With regards to your enquiry about the status of your application, I can confirm that your application is being considered and is currently awaiting a decision.' - 39th working day from biometrics.

• Email from the Home Office in Sheffield: 28th October 2019 - 'UKVI is pleased to confirm receipt of your visa application for settlement.
We are sending this email because we have not received your UK sponsor supporting documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: UKVI is unable to consider your application without these documents. If we do not receive your supporting documents within 10 working days your application will be processed based on the information provided in the Visa Application Form.' - 50th working day from biometrics.

• 30th October 2019: Sent copies of all original supporting documents via post to the TLS Scanning Hub in London as well as the receipt proving that I successfully uploaded the documents and that they were approved and accepted on 15th August 2019, and also a letter from my solicitor addressing the Home Office in Sheffield explaining the circumstances. - 52nd working day from biometrics.

• Another email from the Sheffield Home Office: 7th November 2019 - 'Unfortunately, the processing of your application has not been straightforward and we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service targets. We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible.' - 58th working day from biometrics.

• 60th working day from biometrics: 11th November 2019 - No updates.

• UKVI called Sponsor & Employer: No.

• Email from TLS: 11th December 2019: 'Application ready for collection.' - 82nd working day from biometrics.

VISA GRANTED: (Date on letter: 9th December 2019)

[Ahmad2020]

Spouse visa applied Abudhabi UAE.
Visa priority. Normal
Online application 17 August 2019.
Submitted orginal passport and Biometric 22.08.2019.
Call my wife employer 1.10.2019
Interview me and my wife. 13.11.2019.
3 months completed 22.11.2019 .
Email and call for enquiry 29.11.29 they said decision pending with ECO they can't confirm how much time it will take.
AS I AM PAKISTANI WORKING IN UAE
Please advise i need my passport back because i really need it without effecting the application process is it possible???
Waiting for advices.
Thank you in advance

[ms1993]

• Country of applicant: Morocco

• Visa type: Spouse Settlement (Husband)

• Standard or Priority: Standard

• Visa processing office: Sheffield, UK

• Online application submitted: 5th August 2019

• All documents scanned/uploaded: 15th August 2019 (Self-scanned)

• Biometrics taken: 19th August 2019

• Email from TLS: 19th August 2019 - 'Your visa application has been sent to the Decision Making Centre for processing.'

• Email from Decision Making Centre: 3rd September 2019 - 'Thank you for your online application which has been received at the UK Decision Making Centre. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.' - 11th working day from biometrics.

• 30th working day from biometrics: 30th September 2019 - No updates.

• Emailed UKVI for an update (payed £5.48): 10th October 2019 - 38th working day from biometrics.

• Received an emailed response from UKVI: 11th October 2019 - 'With regards to your enquiry about the status of your application, I can confirm that your application is being considered and is currently awaiting a decision.' - 39th working day from biometrics.

• Email from the Home Office in Sheffield: 28th October 2019 - 'UKVI is pleased to confirm receipt of your visa application for settlement.
We are sending this email because we have not received your UK sponsor supporting documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: UKVI is unable to consider your application without these documents. If we do not receive your supporting documents within 10 working days your application will be processed based on the information provided in the Visa Application Form.' - 50th working day from biometrics.

• 30th October 2019: Sent copies of all original supporting documents via post to the TLS Scanning Hub in London as well as the receipt proving that I successfully uploaded the documents and that they were approved and accepted on 15th August 2019, and also a letter from my solicitor addressing the Home Office in Sheffield explaining the circumstances. - 52nd working day from biometrics.

• Another email from the Sheffield Home Office: 7th November 2019 - 'Unfortunately, the processing of your application has not been straightforward and we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service targets. We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible.' - 58th working day from biometrics.

• 60th working day from biometrics: 11th November 2019 - No updates.

• UKVI called Sponsor & Employer: No.

• Email from TLS: 11th December 2019: 'Application ready for collection.' - 82nd working day from biometrics.

VISA GRANTED: (Date on letter: 9th December 2019)

Congratulations!

This gives me some hope for a speedy decision

[Remti]

NO nothing at all? How about you?,

Same. Still nothing

Usually people start getting calls and interviews around week 5 but some reason even my employers they didnt get nothing. In shaa Allah we will get somethin lets not lose hope. Im jut thinking if they go on an break until the 2nd does that mean that 2 weeks doesnt count?

Yes. I thought the same, as I've read people have been getting calls during 4 or 5 week. I've had nothing. And in regards to the break i believe its the bank holidays which r not counted. This frustrates me even more. The wait is taking over my life

Trust meee . Whom did you apply for? And when did they go to their biometric?