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Post by equitydealer » Mon Dec 24, 2012 9:07 pm

That's truly shocking....3 years of waiting. You do get the impression that the UKBA is not staffed by humans but robots.

Can I ask on what grounds you were refused in the previous applications?

Wishing you all the best. [/quote]

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Post by meena1234 » Mon Dec 24, 2012 9:21 pm

Like I said the reasons for refusal were a total farce
After submitting all documents of marriage, they stated that our 14 year marriage was not subsisting
When we challenged that in front of the judge the Eco happily concluded that he had no argument but when we applied afresh because we had to justify the second reason of refusal , our application was rejected again stating again that our marraige was not "subsisting"
Of course our second application had a reference of the first application
Just shows what kind of donkeys are sitting there

I will b so glad when this is over
I don't mean to dishearten any1 but guys I pray that u don't have the bad luck I had and Plz pray that this gets over soon for us

Do you think I should give ait a call or is it soon cos march 19 is the deadline given and who else can I contact/email for an update
Kindly send email / number

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Post by zully » Mon Dec 24, 2012 9:47 pm

meena1234 wrote:Like I said the reasons for refusal were a total farce
After submitting all documents of marriage, they stated that our 14 year marriage was not subsisting
When we challenged that in front of the judge the Eco happily concluded that he had no argument but when we applied afresh because we had to justify the second reason of refusal , our application was rejected again stating again that our marraige was not "subsisting"
Of course our second application had a reference of the first application
Just shows what kind of donkeys are sitting there

I will b so glad when this is over
I don't mean to dishearten any1 but guys I pray that u don't have the bad luck I had and Plz pray that this gets over soon for us

Do you think I should give ait a call or is it soon cos march 19 is the deadline given and who else can I contact/email for an update
Kindly send email / number
I would say that you gave had real bad luck I can't beilieve that they think 14 years is not enough to show you are married. May I ask whee did you two live before you came to the uk 3 years back.?
Secondly why did you guys not fight your second point of refusal instead of reapplying,
This year has been the worse fur appeal as they haven't even been looked at just going straight to court. You can email them but you will just get a generic answer that we are looking into your case please wait for decision.
Maybe after new year they will look into appeals as there will be less spouse visa to deal with...
Maybe you will get a response quick, anything is possible.
Otherwise I hope you good a good barrister to take court with you to fight your case....
Inshallah everything will happen for the best.
application @ ISL 13/01/2012
returned 30/03/2012 Refused app
applied for appeal in uk 19/04/12
deadline given 05/11/2012
Court date: 10 jan 2013
call letter: 08/03/2013
visa stamped?

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Post by meena1234 » Tue Dec 25, 2012 1:17 pm

Hi
Thanks for the reply
After coming here in 2010 we lived in Pak and before that we were living in Saudi

Because my first case was handled by a relative he didn't put too much of a consideration in it but that appeal went through a solicitor who is pretty renowned and appears on telly also, so it's not a case of having a good solicitor , more of fate I guess

This time the effort was solely mine and through a "better " solicitor and the docs as u can guess were top rank with papers from the mp and my daughters head teacher attached

That's y I implore u guys please pray that this issue can settle soon after the hols even though they have given a deadline in march

What do u mean when u say the tribunal are seven weeks behind

Are they behind in sending ur docs to the Eco or are the Eco are behind

Can u kindly tell me where u got this info from
Thanks

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Post by zully » Tue Dec 25, 2012 2:08 pm

meena1234 wrote:Hi
Thanks for the reply
After coming here in 2010 we lived in Pak and before that we were living in Saudi

Because my first case was handled by a relative he didn't put too much of a consideration in it but that appeal went through a solicitor who is pretty renowned and appears on telly also, so it's not a case of having a good solicitor , more of fate I guess

This time the effort was solely mine and through a "better " solicitor and the docs as u can guess were top rank with papers from the mp and my daughters head teacher attached

That's y I implore u guys please pray that this issue can settle soon after the hols even though they have given a deadline in march

What do u mean when u say the tribunal are seven weeks behind

Are they behind in sending ur docs to the Eco or are the Eco are behind

Can u kindly tell me where u got this info from
Thanks
I know about AIT being behind as they told me... When j called.
And ECO are not behind they just haven't looked into any appeal cases since the 9th of July new rules came in due to being short staffed for all the extra visa' s that had been applied for...
If I am honest I notice people on this forum hear a little positive or negative then they hold it too their heart... In reality no one knows what the ECO are doing.... Maybe you should just stick to march as your deadline and if it happens before then that will be the most fantastic thing for you both, and if it doesn't happen then you wee expecting to wait till march....
You may think I'm harsh but it's true. I have never bothered coming on here saying much about my appeal, it's all in Allah's will so what will happen, will happen. Our time come will always come when Allah chooses it to happen.... Just pray for yourself... And I will pray too Allah will always listen.
application @ ISL 13/01/2012
returned 30/03/2012 Refused app
applied for appeal in uk 19/04/12
deadline given 05/11/2012
Court date: 10 jan 2013
call letter: 08/03/2013
visa stamped?

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Post by jalebi » Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:41 am

News update :)

My sis in law finally reached England yesterday on Christmas Day.
Alhumdulillah.

I pray that everyone still waiting hears some good news really soon.
Sis-in-law..
2 May 2012 : English test Results
4 July 2012 @ Mirpur : Submitted Spouse Visa
17 July 2012 : Under process at BHC
20 November 2012 : Received RFC
21 November 2012 : Visa approved
Dec 2012 : Arrived in England

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Post by king2be98 » Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:32 am

Meena,

Firstly I'm sorry to hear about the suffering you've had to go through. Hope it turns out for the better.

I don't understand why it's taken 3 years for 2 applications to get this far, based on the info provided, if they reject a 2nd application which goes as far as court, I'd expect it to be closer to 2 years.

Also paying money for solicitors is not all what it seems, these solicitors are more interested in making money than helping the customer. I'm sure the TV lawyer charged an obscene amount of money, made things looks worse than they are and at the end of it offer more of his/her services for your money. Often it's best to do the research yourself and prepare your case yourself as no one knows your situation better than you do.

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RFC

Post by shazz » Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:51 am

Hey guys my husband applied for his visa on 6/7/12 at lahore..and 2day he gt rfc im so nervous please please pray for me..

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Post by meena1234 » Thu Dec 27, 2012 11:54 am

Hi,

You are right it shouldn't have taken three years.I applied in mid of 2010 with 3 months wage slips but with the delays in their replies due to :the holidays, the jubilee,the rule changes, them lagging behind with the surge of application all led to an decidions which for example should have come in 3 months actually arrived in 7. And they too not the ones I had anticipated.

My timescale
Refusal17/9/12
Sent appeal 8/10/12
Letter of acknowledgement 31/10/12
Decision by 13/3/13

May Almighty make it successful for all

Ps what is Rfc

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Post by shazz » Thu Dec 27, 2012 1:18 pm

Does anybody no wat time the application center in lahore opens and closes 2morow my husband recieved a rfc 2day and hes goin 2morow

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Opening times

Post by HKamy20 » Thu Dec 27, 2012 9:45 pm

@ Shazz

All the centers are open from 2pm - 5pm for document/passport collection.

please see the link below. It applies for all the centers.

http://www.ukvacpk.com/applicationcentre.html#2

Asalaam U Alaykum

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Post by meena1234 » Sat Dec 29, 2012 9:45 am

Hi all

Figured out what rfc means

Silly me!

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visa refused

Post by shazz » Sat Dec 29, 2012 1:16 pm

My husbands visa has been refused due to accomadation and income proof he applied on 6/7/12 at lahore and now its gon 2 appeal and the process will last for ever please pray that allah helps me through this hard time inshallah u all will hear good news soon aswell.

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Re: visa refused

Post by meena1234 » Sat Dec 29, 2012 2:02 pm

Salam

Sorry to hear the news

Keep strong , pray and InshaAllah we will all get good news

If you don't mind me asking when he get the news

Make sure you prepare the Appeal extremely well,inshallah it will be overturned

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Post by shazz » Sat Dec 29, 2012 10:05 pm

He got the reply yesterday and its cus of accomadation and no proper proof of a job other than pay slips inshallah it should get overturned once the correct papers are submitted..inshallah allah will help you aswel :)

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Post by waz3x » Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:42 pm

Alhamdulillah, Visa has been granted.

I would like to thank everyone for their help, especially BatleyKhan.

04/07/12 - Application
10/12/12 - Visa granted

FYi - I submitted all docs in Batley Khans list except for an Housing inspection report.
- Went to collect the wife, and only 3 or 4 basic questions asked when arriving back in the UK.

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Post by irshad123 » Sun Dec 30, 2012 10:03 pm

Alhamdulillah, ILE (Indifenite Leve to Enter Visa) has been granted.

I would like to wish everyone goodluck

06/07/12 - Application lahore
16/12/12 - Visa granted

Very lucky i got indfenite leave visa from pakistan for my love one

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Visa Stamped

Post by hashraf12 » Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:58 am

Hey, I finally received the news I have been waiting for, for the past 6 months. My husband got his visa stamped today.

My timeline is -

Visa application submitted - 28/06/2012
Application under process at BHC - 12/07/2012
RFC - 28/12/2012
Visa collected - 31/12/2012

All praise is due to Allah the Almighty who has helped me with this, He has answered every prayer and I am so happy today Alhumdullilah. I pray inshallah everyone gets their responses quickly and are re united with their spouses.

Take care. :)

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Visa Stamped

Post by hashraf12 » Mon Dec 31, 2012 10:59 am

Oh yeah I forgot to add that we submitted case is Mirpur AJK.

:)

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Post by meena1234 » Mon Dec 31, 2012 11:13 am

Hi

Congrats on the great news to u and all that heard it recently

Can u kindly share what questions were asked

And keep praying for all still waiting

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Post by zny » Tue Jan 01, 2013 1:54 pm

Alhamdulilah thanks to the almight Allah my husbands visa was granted yesterday he got rfc on friday and collected yesterday.
It has been a long stressful rollercoaster but never give up always keep faith in Allah and he will answer your duas.

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Post by hashraf12 » Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:33 pm

Hi Meena1234,

sorry for late reply - what questions are u refferring to?

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Post by meena1234 » Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:09 pm

hashraf12 wrote:Hi Meena1234,

sorry for late reply - what questions are u refferring to?
Hi

Sorry hashraf12, I wanted to ask was3x what questions were asked.

Anyway congrats again and hope that the future works out best for all.

A quick question, does anyone know wether the sponsor can claim child tax credit and working tax credit.

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Post by zully » Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:09 pm

meena1234 wrote:
hashraf12 wrote:Hi Meena1234,

sorry for late reply - what questions are u refferring to?
Hi

Sorry hashraf12, I wanted to ask was3x what questions were asked.

Anyway congrats again and hope that the future works out best for all.

A quick question, does anyone know wether the sponsor can claim child tax credit and working tax credit.
Yes they can... I believe you need to show savings maybe aswell and also have £120 or so a week after all expenditure have been taken out.....
I know one girl got refused on her money situation... It is in the appeal thread... About a month or two ago... Might be worth looking at.
application @ ISL 13/01/2012
returned 30/03/2012 Refused app
applied for appeal in uk 19/04/12
deadline given 05/11/2012
Court date: 10 jan 2013
call letter: 08/03/2013
visa stamped?

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Post by omed » Wed Jan 02, 2013 3:12 am

hi guys just as you knw BHC refused my case.....
on the bases city n guilts certificates ...
i submited it with speaking certificate and a notification for listening cuz they had a delay in rec of certificates back in july 2012 and they told me from college in islamabad becka uk that it should be fine cuz other ppl had done so nd ev1 case has passed the checks ......
mine got refused ......
any ideas wat 2 do batly khan and kingbe2b specially my wife had also passed the test with NTS PAKISTAN but the speaking score was 57 while the req is 60 ......
now appealed last week on 28th
any 1 knows the process also plz inbox me plz guyz pray 4me...

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