Settlement / Spouse Visa Timeline EGYPT

Tee1 · Post by **Tee1** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 1:23 pm

I'd like to get an idea of the realistic processing time in Egypt.

For all those that have applied in Egypt for a spouse visa

Please post the following:

- Date Of Application arriving at the visa section
- Date of Decision

Many thanks.

laith2012 · Post by **laith2012** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 4:19 pm

most of decisions after 10 weeks in Egypt .

Joona · Post by **Joona** » Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:04 pm

We applied in Alexandria 22/5/12, heard nothing to date but don't expect to until the end of August.

Post by **batleykhan** » Sat Jun 30, 2012 10:39 am

From UKBA website-

28 June 2012 - Visa applications from Egypt

Due to essential improvements to the embassy building we are currently experiencing delays in processing visa applications.

We are working hard to complete the necessary work and will do our utmost to return to full capacity as soon as possible. We advise all visa applicants to apply well in advance of their date of travel so that any delays will not impact on their travel plans.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and will advise you of any updates through this website.

daisy22 · Post by **daisy22** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:12 pm

we are into the 19th week of our appeal now which is being processed in cairo embassy, we have a deadline of 21st august which was actully 26 weeks processing time, do u think the delay there having now will affect appeals to as we already waited so long

Joona · Post by **Joona** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:19 pm

If you don't mind me asking why did they refuse your application?

I'm so worried about the whole situation

daisy22 · Post by **daisy22** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:27 pm

hi we applied from alex too, refused for stupid reasons that i was living in egypt not present and settled in uk with a job, but it states in application that i can be travelling with him back to england, and also that my husband did not have a job in england !!!! how can he apply for jobs when he doesnt even have permission to be in the country no employer will offer someone work who has no visa or work permit..... so we lodged appeal 1st of march and was given a deadline of august its too long

...sick of this nightmare now

Joona · Post by **Joona** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:47 pm

My hubby doesn't have a job in the uk either, do they actually hold that agains them? omg

I hope ur refusal will be overturned soon x

daisy22 · Post by **daisy22** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:56 pm

Ahh to be honest I've seen people refused for so many things , then other people have been accepted for the same things so sometimes I think its just what person u get deciding, we are just living in hope that its dealt with soon as its awful being forced apart this has been going onn since november this year I just hope cairo issue us with the visa so we don't have to go to court

...I wish u luck too anytime u need to chat I'm here

xx

Joona · Post by **Joona** » Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:31 pm

Thxhun, keep me updated on ur appeal also x

fox2005eng · Post by **fox2005eng** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 12:27 am

my time line down

approximately in my case it took 41 working days.

good luck for everyone

Bye

Impatient · Post by **Impatient** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 12:31 am

My fiancé has handed in fiance visa for settlement. Timeline as below

Impatient · Post by **Impatient** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 1:14 pm

Anyone know anything about the delays in Egypt.. So annoying wedding is all booked hope it doesn't take too long

shaz111 · Post by **shaz111** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:56 pm

the 1st time we applied it was 60 working days, we are hoping it will be faster this time, as they did all the checks on us 1st time round, but with the delays at the embassy..who knows lol

Joona · Post by **Joona** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:07 pm

Can I ask why urs was refused first time?

Impatient · Post by **Impatient** » Sun Jul 08, 2012 11:31 pm

Fingers crossed this time is faster for you. I'm worried about it being refused as with the new income requirements won't be able to re submit

wishing everyone good luck... Post any updates

shaz111 · Post by **shaz111** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:09 am

we were refused because of english test, it was no longer on the approved list by the time we applied and we didnt know! it has then taken us 6 months to get it sorted, we all know how slow these things can be

good luck to everyone and keep us all posted

Tee1 · Post by **Tee1** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:54 pm

Thanks for your posts.

Its been 2 months since my husband submitted his application and no news.

THe ukba update on their website does not help either as they just state delays and don't advise people on how long the delays will last and the fact that it is due to 'building improvements' just makes it more frustrating.

They also have not updated their visa processing times since april which is worrying.

laith2012 · Post by **laith2012** » Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:35 pm

Tee1 wrote:Thanks for your posts.

Its been 2 months since my husband submitted his application and no news.

THe ukba update on their website does not help either as they just state delays and don't advise people on how long the delays will last and the fact that it is due to 'building improvements' just makes it more frustrating.

They also have not updated their visa processing times since april which is worrying.

good luck for everyone has submitted application . inshallah you hear good news in 2 weeks . i no alot of friends got reply after 10 weeks

Red Sea Angel · Post by **Red Sea Angel** » Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:33 pm

We submitted the application in April and from what I'd read it would around 3 months to process. However, at the end of May my husband had to retrieve his passport from the embassy due to unexpected business travel. We fully expected this to delay the processing, but to our surprise we heard from them a month earlier than anticipated!

Here is our timeline:

Completed online application form/paid fee ~ 10th April 2012
Biometrics Appointment ~ 17th April 2012
On way to visa section ~ 17th April 2012
Arrived at visa section ~ 18th April 2012
Ready for collection ~ 18th June 2012
Visa stamped ~ 17th June 2012

It's worth noting that when my husband got notice that his documents were ready for collection (via sms) it didn't state whether the application has been successful, so for the sake of your sanity don't celebrate until you have seen the passport

Good luck to all those with applications pending, insha'Allah you will receive good news soon!

laith2012 · Post by **laith2012** » Wed Jul 18, 2012 1:46 am

hello every one

did anyone applied in may and got reply in egypt ?

good luck for all

Impatient · Post by **Impatient** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 12:12 pm

Has anyone read this on ukba website

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... ofchanges/

2. In paragraph 6, for the definition of ‘adequate’ and ‘adequately’ substitute:
“’adequate’ and ‘adequately’ in relation to a maintenance and accommodation requirement shall mean that, after income tax and housing costs have been deducted, there must be available to the family the level of income that would be available to them if the family was in receipt of income support.”.

What does this mean to us?

Tee1 · Post by **Tee1** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:21 pm

I believe these rules apply to those who apply after 9th July 2012.

Applications before 9th July will be reviewed according to the rules prior to the change.

Impatient · Post by **Impatient** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:54 pm

Yeah I know just trying to understand if they have now got rid if the minimum req of £18,600

nosah · Post by **nosah** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 3:21 am

laith2012 wrote:hello every one

did anyone applied in may and got reply in egypt ?

good luck for all

no still waiting. when did you apply?

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Settlement / Spouse Visa Timeline EGYPT

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