Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[khan2013]

Hey Guys,

Hello Khan2013 I hope your ok I wss wondering wjen your current status changed to in progress what date?

I am ok thanks.it was on 27/10/2014.Then after a while "no updates".Just recently requested an escalation.See, what they say.

[Sugarplum786]

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I am ok thanks.it was on 27/10/2014.Then after a while "no updates".Just recently requested an escalation.See, what they say.[/quote][/quote][/quote]

Thank you for the reply, inshallah I hope u hear from them soon good luck keep us updated

[Shreen]

Hey jus a quick question ... I applied with savings only and declared the source and also a legal deed letter to state money is legally been transfered to me as a gift... But i didnt include their bank statement to show the transfer nor mine ... I just showed my 6 mnths bank statement that money is under my control and the legal deed ..... Do any of you think that it will be a problem that i didnt shw their bank statement ???????? Please reply

hello shreen, you should have included the bank statements showing money leaving their account and going into your accounts,that's what i did but don't worry i have seen many peoples visas granted by just including the declaration with signatures

Thanks and im sure if they want to see the statement then they will ask for it right ? And not jus out right refuse on that basis alone for not providing 3rd party statement !!!!

[Shreen]

Hey guys ... Just to let everyone know that ukba have updated their novembers processing time !!!!!!!!

[Sugarplum786]

Hey guys ... Just to let everyone know that ukba have updated their novembers processing time !!!!!!!!

Thank you!! x

[Shreen]

Hey guys ... Just to let everyone know that ukba have updated their novembers processing time !!!!!!!!

Thank you!! x

x

[Ibbzy]

@King2be

I met my solicitor today, after much convincing that he done next to nothing for a visa application that he ws instructed to do, he agreed to do the appeal/reapply at no extra cost.regarding the whole situation, i spoke to my solicitor and another, they have both suggested i should go for a appeal and once the case is seen by ECM i have a very good chance for the decision to be overturned and my wife's visa being issued. Only once i have got all my evidence together, which shouldn't take too long about 3-4 days.

@Asim, your right, i will be doing it myself, JazakAllah for all the advice everyone gave.

[hope786]

Hey guys ... Just to let everyone know that ukba have updated their novembers processing time !!!!!!!!

Hi Shreen, hope you are well
Just wanted to ask what the new processing times are?

My husband had got an email stating that they are not able meet the 3 months target to process the applications and it will now take 6 months

[fawad iftikhar]

Hey guys ... Just to let everyone know that ukba have updated their novembers processing time !!!!!!!!

Hi Shreen, hope you are well
Just wanted to ask what the new processing times are?

My husband had got an email stating that they are not able meet the 3 months target to process the applications and it will now take 6 months

Visa processing times : HERE YOU GO

Mirpur , Pakistan

Settlement

Number of days to process application 60 days 90 days 120 days
% of applications decided 8% 30% 81%


Lahore , Pakistan

Settlement Visas
Settlement
Number of days to process application 15 days 30 days 60 days 90 days 120 days
% of applications decided 1% 1% 13% 33% 77%



Islamabad , Pakistan

Settlement
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UK Visas & Immigration is committed to offering the best possible service and to processing your application as quickly as possible. The tool gives processing time in working days, excluding weekends and public holidays.
Settlement Visas
Settlement
Number of days to process application 30 days 60 days 90 days 120 days
% of applications decided 1% 11% 30% 73%



Karachi , Pakistan

Settlement Visas
Settlement
Number of days to process application 10 days 15 days 30 days 60 days 90 days 120 days
% of applications decided 2% 2% 2% 9% 22% 77%

[Sugarplum786]

Hey guys ... Just to let everyone know that ukba have updated their novembers processing time !!!!!!!!

Hello do you know how a case is escalated?

[hope786]

Hey guys ... Just to let everyone know that ukba have updated their novembers processing time !!!!!!!!

Hi Shreen, hope you are well
Just wanted to ask what the new processing times are?

My husband had got an email stating that they are not able meet the 3 months target to process the applications and it will now take 6 months

Visa processing times : HERE YOU GO

Mirpur , Pakistan

Settlement

Number of days to process application 60 days 90 days 120 days
% of applications decided 8% 30% 81%


Lahore , Pakistan

Settlement Visas
Settlement
Number of days to process application 15 days 30 days 60 days 90 days 120 days
% of applications decided 1% 1% 13% 33% 77%



Islamabad , Pakistan

Settlement
Change this answer
UK Visas & Immigration is committed to offering the best possible service and to processing your application as quickly as possible. The tool gives processing time in working days, excluding weekends and public holidays.
Settlement Visas
Settlement
Number of days to process application 30 days 60 days 90 days 120 days
% of applications decided 1% 11% 30% 73%



Karachi , Pakistan

Settlement Visas
Settlement
Number of days to process application 10 days 15 days 30 days 60 days 90 days 120 days
% of applications decided 2% 2% 2% 9% 22% 77%

Thanks Fawad
Really appreciate it.

Also where do the applications get processed?
As in our email it stated that its been received at the BHC in Islamabad and its getting prepared for one of the ECO to see it.

I thought it gets sent to the BHC in Dubai and the decision gets made there. I could have heard wrong .

[Shreen]

Hey guys ... Just to let everyone know that ukba have updated their novembers processing time !!!!!!!!

Hi Shreen, hope you are well
Just wanted to ask what the new processing times are?

My husband had got an email stating that they are not able meet the 3 months target to process the applications and it will now take 6 months

My husband got that too in oct when ge applied due to the backlog since july 2013 the cases that were on hold but it luks like they are getting through them quite fast so fingers crossed !! And the new processing times for november are on there website

[hope786]

Hey guys ... Just to let everyone know that ukba have updated their novembers processing time !!!!!!!!

Hi Shreen, hope you are well
Just wanted to ask what the new processing times are?

My husband had got an email stating that they are not able meet the 3 months target to process the applications and it will now take 6 months

My husband got that too in oct when ge applied due to the backlog since july 2013 the cases that were on hold but it luks like they are getting through them quite fast so fingers crossed !! And the new processing times for november are on there website

Thanks Shreen for getting back to me
Really appreciate it.

When did you apply?

And how do you know that they are processing your application?

Do they send a txt or an email to update you?

Thank you

[Shreen]

@ Hope786

I applied 30th oct frm isb and yes they sometimes send emails out but i usually chase them and ask them to update me on my application ... Heres the link .... https://ukvi-international.faq-help.com/

[Laiba1234]

Does anyone know what the address to the embassy is for me to forward documents to?

[hope786]

@ Hope786

I applied 30th oct frm isb and yes they sometimes send emails out but i usually chase them and ask them to update me on my application ... Heres the link .... https://ukvi-international.faq-help.com/

Thanks Shreen

[Ket1]

Does anyone know what the address to the embassy is for me to forward documents to?

International operations and visas, British High Commission, Diplomatic Enclave,
Ramna 5, PO Box 1122, Islamabad, Pakistan

There we are x

[fawad iftikhar]

hope 786 , np settlement apps get processed at BHC Islamabad....i have had my business visa processed in Abu Dhabi. that was priority app so heard in a week lol...


hope they clear the backlog and we hear back soon InshaAllah.....i am on week 15th and still havent heard back


there is a little hope after seeing the improvements in their visa processing stats for all cities....Mirpur is on top at the moment

[sophia20]

Hi guys gonna be applying very soon! Need some help, would appreciate anyone's advice!

Is it OK or would it matter if i gave 7 months bank statements/payslips instead of 6?

If I get my last bank statement printed off at the bank is it OK for the cashier to sign n stamp it or does it have to be the branch manager who signs it?

And can someone confirm for me that the payslip date should match the date on the bank statement when the pay came in?!

And I know we can include our employment contract letter but do we also need another letter from employer stating all the required details like name/address/national insurance number/date of employment/gross pay etc.

Because my dad thinks the last two points don't matter lol

Thanks

[fawad iftikhar]

Hi guys gonna be applying very soon! Need some help, would appreciate anyone's advice!

Is it OK or would it matter if i gave 7 months bank statements/payslips instead of 6?

If I get my last bank statement printed off at the bank is it OK for the cashier to sign n stamp it or does it have to be the branch manager who signs it?

And can someone confirm for me that the payslip date should match the date on the bank statement when the pay came in?!

And I know we can include our employment contract letter but do we also need another letter from employer stating all the required details like name/address/national insurance number/date of employment/gross pay etc.

Because my dad thinks the last two points don't matter lol

Thanks

hey , i would advise you to give 6 months cz i have seen ECO getting confused alot of time due to this....

as long as those are stamped by bank (anyone can do it) its fine

your dad is right for last 2 points , but please make sure employment contract u got must reflect complete details

good luck...just to be on the safe side....join "immigration board'' page on fb and post the same there as well to get answers in much detail from batley khan. He is doing great work but you need to donate some amount to charity before getting advise from him. I believe he also created this forum good luck

[sophia20]

Thanks for your reply fawad!

But I thought that payslips should match bank statements?!? Like dates should be the same?!! Because I'm getting told it won't matter! Which I don't believe!

And as for the contract let's see what details he'll put down lol

And stop advertising lol

[hope786]

hope 786 , np settlement apps get processed at BHC Islamabad....i have had my business visa processed in Abu Dhabi. that was priority app so heard in a week lol...


hope they clear the backlog and we hear back soon InshaAllah.....i am on week 15th and still havent heard back


there is a little hope after seeing the improvements in their visa processing stats for all cities....Mirpur is on top at the moment

Thanks Fawad Iftikhar, really appreciate your help
In sha allah I hope that you hear back from them very soon.

[hope786]

Thanks for your reply fawad!

But I thought that payslips should match bank statements?!? Like dates should be the same?!! Because I'm getting told it won't matter! Which I don't believe!

And as for the contract let's see what details he'll put down lol

And stop advertising lol

Hi Sophia, the date on the payslips don't have to match, as long as the date is near when you get paid into your account.
Don't worry mine are the same.

For example:
On one of my bank statement I got paid on the 30th and on my payslip it had the date 28th.

As long as the ECO can see clearly that you are getting paid every month or every week depending on when you get paid then your fine .

[Moa7]

Guys, I just got the emails! my case has been processed!
Can't wait to get the documents collection call!!

Reaalllyy hoping to hear from gerry's before Christmas break!

[fawad iftikhar]

Guys, I just got the emails! my case has been processed!
Can't wait to get the documents collection call!!

Reaalllyy hoping to hear from gerry's before Christmas break!

wow congratz moa7 , did they email you themselves or u chased them? u r the first sept applicant...mashallah


i applied 2 weeks before u and still waiting from karachi i hope i hear back soon too good luck