Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[shah183]

Yes last week was so quiet n d next five days feel like a whole year. Praying for everyone bcoz it hurts.

[newbie1213]

Am i the last applicant from April??

Should i be worried iv been waiting for 8 months now

I've been waiting since July since we submitted my wife's application from Lahore. It's now been over 22 weeks

Application LHE: 19/07/13
Status: Under process 01/08/13
RFC: Who knows?

Has anybody else been waiting since July?

Many thanks

Hav u tried to contact BHC?

Hi shah183,

I did call them 2 weeks ago but the person I spoke to wasn't very helpful and told me that they aim to resolve all cases within 24 weeks of submission (or 180 working days) He said if I still haven't received a response by then, I should email to enquire why there's been such a delay.

However, as it's now been 22 weeks I only have another two weeks to go till the 24 weeks is up so I'm thinking I might as well wait till then. I just can't believe that July cases wouldn't have been dealt with by now

[RZ Girl]

Am i the last applicant from April??

Should i be worried iv been waiting for 8 months now

I've been waiting since July since we submitted my wife's application from Lahore. It's now been over 22 weeks

Application LHE: 19/07/13
Status: Under process 01/08/13
RFC: Who knows?

Has anybody else been waiting since July?
Hi newbie1213, i applied on 4th july from lahore and still waiting but they told me that my case is on hold i sent additional doc in oct but havent heard anything since then when ever i emailed them they say its under process.

[shah183]

Am i the last applicant from April??

Should i be worried iv been waiting for 8 months now

I've been waiting since July since we submitted my wife's application from Lahore. It's now been over 22 weeks

Application LHE: 19/07/13
Status: Under process 01/08/13
RFC: Who knows?

Has anybody else been waiting since July?

Many thanks

Hav u tried to contact BHC?

Hi shah183,

I did call them 2 weeks ago but the person I spoke to wasn't very helpful and told me that they aim to resolve all cases within 24 weeks of submission (or 180 working days) He said if I still haven't received a response by then, I should email to enquire why there's been such a delay.

However, as it's now been 22 weeks I only have another two weeks to go till the 24 weeks is up so I'm thinking I might as well wait till then. I just can't believe that July cases wouldn't have been dealt with by now

Yes u shud wait for two weeks b4 asking dem again.

[newbie1213]

Hi RZ Girl,

I haven't heard anything at all, not even to tell me it's on hold. What will you do now as your application has been ongoing for more than 24 weeks hasn't it? If they just keep telling you it's 'under process,' what will you do next?

Am i the last applicant from April??

Should i be worried iv been waiting for 8 months now

I've been waiting since July since we submitted my wife's application from Lahore. It's now been over 22 weeks

Application LHE: 19/07/13
Status: Under process 01/08/13
RFC: Who knows?

Has anybody else been waiting since July?
Hi newbie1213, i applied on 4th july from lahore and still waiting but they told me that my case is on hold i sent additional doc in oct but havent heard anything since then when ever i emailed them they say its under process.

[RZ Girl]

Hi RZ Girl,

I haven't heard anything at all, not even to tell me it's on hold. What will you do now as your application has been ongoing for more than 24 weeks hasn't it? If they just keep telling you it's 'under process,' what will you do next?
Not sure what to do bhc is no more replying to my emails we might involve local mp now

Am i the last applicant from April??

Should i be worried iv been waiting for 8 months now

I've been waiting since July since we submitted my wife's application from Lahore. It's now been over 22 weeks

Application LHE: 19/07/13
Status: Under process 01/08/13
RFC: Who knows?

Has anybody else been waiting since July?
Hi newbie1213, i applied on 4th july from lahore and still waiting but they told me that my case is on hold i sent additional doc in oct but havent heard anything since then when ever i emailed them they say its under process.

[Zara123]

Hi, am new to this page. I applied for spouse visa on 25 th june 2013 frm mirpu had no reply yet. Can anyone help ? Or in same situation?? Thanks

[Syed Shah]

Salaam All Members

I'm from UK and have been following this forum daily to see how long it takes for Spouse Visa to be granted. I pray from the bottom of my heart all those waiting get a positive response Inshallah. I have submitted my wife's Visa and would appreciate if anyone who has submitted at the same time as me please keep me posted with their progress.Jazakallah

Application Date: 25/10/2013
Location: Mirpur
Under Process BHC ISB: 07/11/2013
RFC: Waiting

[TangoMike]

Hi, am new to this page. I applied for spouse visa on 25 th june 2013 frm mirpu had no reply yet. Can anyone help ? Or in same situation?? Thanks

My wife also applied on 6th June and has not heard back!
Have u contacted bhc to ask for update on ur application?

[newbie1213]

Hello, has anyone heard anything at all from the BHC this week? It seems pretty quiet.

Many thanks

[kbutt18]

Salaam All Members

I'm from UK and have been following this forum daily to see how long it takes for Spouse Visa to be granted. I pray from the bottom of my heart all those waiting get a positive response Inshallah. I have submitted my wife's Visa and would appreciate if anyone who has submitted at the same time as me please keep me posted with their progress.Jazakallah

Application Date: 25/10/2013
Location: Mirpur
Under Process BHC ISB: 07/11/2013
RFC: Waiting

I submitted on 29th october from karachi. it went under process on 11 november ...

[Zazam]

Hi everyone I am new to this forum, and new to the whole

[Zazam]

Hi everyone I am new to this forum, and new to the whole concept of forums.
application submitted in Mirpur 20/12/2013
application forwarded to Islamabad 20/12/2013

[ALWAYSHOPE]

Hello, has anyone heard anything at all from the BHC this week? It seems pretty quiet.

Many thanks

No one would have likely to heard back this week due to xmas and new years holidays. Maybe after new years day Insha Allah many applicants will get RFC, well i hope so.

I just hate this new layout to this forum, just trying to learn how to use this updated site. I hate it when changes to are made to websites makes it even more harder to use.

[newbie1213]

Hi AlwaysHope,

Thanks for the info. Lets hope next week is when people start to still waiting to hear about their applications get some responses. And you're right about the new layout of the forum! The old one was much easier to navigate in my opinion

[HELLO786]

Asalm o Alikum

Any rfcs at all this week?

[Zainab26]

Hi All,

My husband received a call on the 12th Dec from the Islamabad visa office regarding his appeal and they asked him to submit TB test, Passport and a copy of my passport to Gerry's in Lahore where we originally applied. They also mentioned this will be followed up by an email. My husband checked his email and he got a call letter via email which said the decision has been overturned and to submit the above.

My husband submitted the TB test and passport on 18th Dec to Gerry's in Lahore. He was advised his passport will be returned in 15-20 days. will this be done within the time limit or is there a longer wait?

Thanks

[ALWAYSHOPE]

Congratulations Zaineb

I wouldnt trust whatever time frame they give. But have hope from Allah and Insha Allah your husband will get passport back quickly.

[Zainab26]

Congratulations Zaineb

I wouldnt trust whatever time frame they give. But have hope from Allah and Insha Allah your husband will get passport back quickly.

Thank you.
Thanks so much to Allah Pak that this is finally coming to an end.
I really hope he gets his passport soon.

How are you getting on?

[ALWAYSHOPE]

Congratulations Zaineb

I wouldnt trust whatever time frame they give. But have hope from Allah and Insha Allah your husband will get passport back quickly.

Thank you.
Thanks so much to Allah Pak that this is finally coming to an end.
I really hope he gets his passport soon.

How are you getting on?

Still waiting after submitting fresh application which you can tell from the signature under my posts. I hope i hear soon. Getting bored from all this waiting. Glad the holidays are nearly over.

[ALWAYSHOPE]

Does anyone know if BHC or Gerrys are working tomorrow. I checked on both websites it states that they got new year's day off, however on a Tuesday. Which kind of confused me because today's Tuesday and its new year's eve. New years day would be Wednesday right?

[Zazam]

those holiday dates are from this year new years 2013.
However on that basis I suppose they are on holiday for 2014 as well.

[shah183]

New year holiday is on 1st Jan 2014. There was no holiday for 31st Dec. i can say dat bcoz i wrote an inquiry email to bhc few days bck n dey replied on 31st. (Dat was a standard rply dat my application is still under process n gerrys wil contact me once concluded).

[newbie1213]

Happy New Year to you all! May you all have a wonderful 2014

Does anyone have any advice on the best steps to follow if you' e been waiting more than 6 months have elapsed since your visa application? On Friday this week, it will have been 6 months exactly since my wife applied for her visa (well over 100 working days) and I'm just wondering what my best route to follow is if I still haven't heard anything by then.

I know on here some people have said they've taken their case to their MP's etc but I'm just wondering if the general consensus is to follow that path first or as a last, last resort or should I just keep contacting Gerry's by email asking them to update me? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

If there are any successful applicants from July 2013 from Lahore it would be interesting to know your timelines.

Thank you

Submitted: LHE 19/07/2013
Status: Under process at BHC 01/08/2013
RFC: Still waiting

[newbie1213]

Happy New Year to you all! May you all have a wonderful 2014

Does anyone have any advice on the best steps to follow if 6 months have elapsed since your visa application? On Friday this week, it will have been 6 months exactly since my wife applied for her visa (well over 100 working days) and I'm just wondering what my best route to follow is if I still haven't heard anything by then.

I know on here some people have said they've taken their case to their MP's etc but I'm just wondering if the general consensus is to follow that path first or as a last, last resort or should I just keep contacting Gerry's by email asking them to update me? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

If there are any successful applicants from July 2013 from Lahore it would be interesting to know your timelines.

Thank you

Submitted: LHE 19/07/2013
Status: Under process at BHC 01/08/2013
RFC: Still waiting