Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[stillwaiting123]

Can anyone answer my question please....

[b41]

Hey guys its really good news people are getting emails within 3 months and congrats to all those who have recently got there visas.

My hubby came last week and there was no questions asked at border control, anyways me and hubby want to go on holiday in april how do I go about getting a visa?!

Depending on the country you can usually get a visa at the airport. I remember when i went to Egypt they stamped the visa on arrival

[Beena]

Hi all

Had a quick question if anyone can help..

Does a new contract serve as a new job?

Same employer.. just different job title or different contract i.e zero hours to contracted hours?

[Ket1]

It's in Allah's hands he is the decision maker not the ECO or any solicitor u deserve this Inn sha Allah u will have ur visa stamped In ur hands soon xx[/quote]

Definitely! wats written will always happenn no matter what inshallah
they wer closed today so still waiting to collect it was processed friday so do u think it will be tomro or wednesday?

[Ket1]

@roger

What about if it exceeds the 28 days on day of bio metrics?

i personally would apply within 28 days of the bio metrics just to b on the safe side. as that way it will be within both. i didnt realise this and wen i was gtin redy to re apply i saw on this forum so changed my tiket by only a day jus so i was within this time frame.

[Ket1]

Hi all

Had a quick question if anyone can help..

Does a new contract serve as a new job?

Same employer.. just different job title or different contract i.e zero hours to contracted hours?

i think if its the same employer and same wage then it should be fine,.

[arslan123]

It's in Allah's hands he is the decision maker not the ECO or any solicitor u deserve this Inn sha Allah u will have ur visa stamped In ur hands soon xx

Definitely! wats written will always happenn no matter what inshallah
they wer closed today so still waiting to collect it was processed friday so do u think it will be tomro or wednesday?[/quote]
I would think tomorow Inn sha allah

[Beena]

Hi all

Had a quick question if anyone can help..

Does a new contract serve as a new job?

Same employer.. just different job title or different contract i.e zero hours to contracted hours?

i think if its the same employer and same wage then it should be fine,.

Thank you.. if its a different wage, is that considered as a new job?

[stillwaiting123]

@roger

What about if it exceeds the 28 days on day of bio metrics?

i personally would apply within 28 days of the bio metrics just to b on the safe side. as that way it will be within both. i didnt realise this and wen i was gtin redy to re apply i saw on this forum so changed my tiket by only a day jus so i was within this time frame.

Yes I will defo try but it all depends when my Hubby's English certificate comes.. My bank statement is issued 24th December but I got it 2nd Jan and my payslip is dates 5th Jan when I normally get it on the 1st its all cause of the xmas break but I wanted to be sure as I will defo submit application within the 28days just not sure on bio metrics is it a must like a defo...or just for online application

[humawakas2014]

@roger

What about if it exceeds the 28 days on day of bio metrics?

i personally would apply within 28 days of the bio metrics just to b on the safe side. as that way it will be within both. i didnt realise this and wen i was gtin redy to re apply i saw on this forum so changed my tiket by only a day jus so i was within this time frame.

Yes I will defo try but it all depends when my Hubby's English certificate comes.. My bank statement is issued 24th December but I got it 2nd Jan and my payslip is dates 5th Jan when I normally get it on the 1st its all cause of the xmas break but I wanted to be sure as I will defo submit application within the 28days just not sure on bio metrics is it a must like a defo...or just for online application

General rule is that it's the online submission date that counts however there's no point risking it. Even if you have to wait an extra 2-3 weeks. It's better to wait then to have a refusal

[stillwaiting123]

I've checked many online threads now its the day u pay the fee

[Fari990]

[quote="roger354"]@fari one last thing your payslips and bank statements shouldn't be older than 28 days of online application best of luck and dont hesitate to ask more questions and please pray for me

@roger354

YeH thats not a problem soon as i receive all the documents i will apply straight away, is it important to get the housing report because, because only my husband lives there its his own house, mortgage free, i thought land registry document should suffice. Yeah his pre tax income is more 1550 per month, my husband only started his job in feb last year so his p60 doesn't show much as he was only 2 months in the job when he got it. Also we got married in august and before my husband come he withdrew about 4k from the bank , is this going to be a problem because its a large amount. This whole process is nerve wracking. My tb test has the wrong uk address it says my in laws address who live in a different city to my husband - really scared about this even though i have been ensured its not a prob. I will add more wedding pics inshalah .

[Fari990]

@roger354


Another question the biometrics, when do i do this after i submit online application and which paper do i do hand written i have all the forms printed. When my husband sends all his documents then we are going to go visa advisor and straight away submit e case. Inshalah

[humawakas2014]

@roger354


Another question the biometrics, when do i do this after i submit online application and which paper do i do hand written i have all the forms printed. When my husband sends all his documents then we are going to go visa advisor and straight away submit e case. Inshalah

The £4000 withdrawal will not be an issue. Also housing inspection report is a must. Someone else on the forum did not submit it and it was requested from them.

Biometrics are done when you go to gerry and hand all documents in.

First do online application, book appointment, make visa payment. Then attend the appointment at gerrys and hand in all documents.

The document that needs to be filled by hand is the financial requirement document which your UK spouse will fill. You just need to fill the online application and sign it.

Don't use a visa agent in Pak. They are usless

[Mrs N]

Hello everyone,
I asked for a status update yesterday Iv received an email today from them saying they will escalate the case to the relevant department, Iv provided the information I was wondering this wont have a negative affect on my application will it? I only asked for a status update and got that email on return in the email it said your documents will be sent back to you unless you have paid for a courier service, I applied on the 26/11/14 I hope they reply back to me saying online assessment and verifications have been done

Sugarplum, i got the same response on friday, so i sent them another one last night saying waht does that mean and again they just replied back today saying 'your case has been referred to the relevant department for clarification'.. wtf does that mean?

i want to send another email now asking what this means but i know im not going to get a decent enough answer, and they will just tell me to keep my correspondence to a minimum like last time :-/

[asif3]

Salaam Humawaqas,

Thanks for your message above, I have been confused about the process with regards to biometrics and handing the documents in.
As the sponsor, can I fill the 2 forms, one online and one written and make payment online for the £885 and then ship all my documents to my wife in Pak, who can add her documents to mine. What is the next process, she attends the biometric appointment which was agreed on the online application? Does she hand in the documents when she goes for the biometric or will she have to return another day to hand the documents in?

[saf786]

Would also like to know answer to above

Ket1 .. Alhumdulilah !!! Can't wait for the morning just to see a message from you!!

A quick question .. I have been preparing my application since April 2014.. I got refused in August which I was expecting
What I would like to know is that currently I am self employed and also employed part time to meet my shortfall .. I've been in my part time job since September and I plan to submit my application in April .. I also plan to go pakistan in April to see my husband and take the application.. Can I leave my employed Job ? I am looking to change my part time employed job but would tht effect my case once submitted ?

[humawakas2014]

Salaam Humawaqas,

Thanks for your message above, I have been confused about the process with regards to biometrics and handing the documents in.
As the sponsor, can I fill the 2 forms, one online and one written and make payment online for the £885 and then ship all my documents to my wife in Pak, who can add her documents to mine. What is the next process, she attends the biometric appointment which was agreed on the online application? Does she hand in the documents when she goes for the biometric or will she have to return another day to hand the documents in?

Tbh yes you can.

I did filled both paid and booked appointment and my wife signed the online application as it was on her behalf.

The appointment you book online is the biometric appointment and yes you hand in the documents same time.

You first process documents and then pay for sms service and are given a recipt (GWF number etc) then biometrics are done and the complete file is handed over and you leave.

One tip if you are sending documents make sure you leave enough date for the appointment so documents reach in time

Also read you was inquiring about english tests... I'm assuming your wifes from jhelum... Wouldn't City and guilds a1 be better? Since the test is held in mirpur which is 40 minutes down the road from you would be closer than islamabad etc

[humawakas2014]

Would also like to know answer to above

Ket1 .. Alhumdulilah !!! Can't wait for the morning just to see a message from you!!

A quick question .. I have been preparing my application since April 2014.. I got refused in August which I was expecting
What I would like to know is that currently I am self employed and also employed part time to meet my shortfall .. I've been in my part time job since September and I plan to submit my application in April .. I also plan to go pakistan in April to see my husband and take the application.. Can I leave my employed Job ? I am looking to change my part time employed job but would tht effect my case once submitted ?

Answered the above for you and also from what I have read it is mentioned that you shouldn't leave any employment until visa is confirmed but I'm sure someone more experienced will anseer this for you

[Fari990]

@roger354


Another question the biometrics, when do i do this after i submit online application and which paper do i do hand written i have all the forms printed. When my husband sends all his documents then we are going to go visa advisor and straight away submit e case. Inshalah

The £4000 withdrawal will not be an issue. Also housing inspection report is a must. Someone else on the forum did not submit it and it was requested from them.

Biometrics are done when you go to gerry and hand all documents in.

First do online application, book appointment, make visa payment. Then attend the appointment at gerrys and hand in all documents.

The document that needs to be filled by hand is the financial requirement document which your UK spouse will fill. You just need to fill the online application and sign it.

Don't use a visa agent in Pak. They are usless

Okay thank you for your replies. So can a soictor conduct a housing inspection report ? And once i make my online application do i have to make sure all documents are dated with 28 days in order for them to be valid ? Does my husband have to fill in the VAF4A APPENDIX 2 ? Is that the financial requirement form? How do i sign online application is it electronic signature. Because i want to submit my online application and a few days later give my documents in to Gerry's and give biometrics.

[Ket1]

Thank u so much saf!
Guys received email that it arrived at th uk visa application center so have sent my hubby strait away! This should b ok ryt? The email didnt say lahore visa centre ,

[tallojani]

Would also like to know answer to above

Ket1 .. Alhumdulilah !!! Can't wait for the morning just to see a message from you!!

A quick question .. I have been preparing my application since April 2014.. I got refused in August which I was expecting
What I would like to know is that currently I am self employed and also employed part time to meet my shortfall .. I've been in my part time job since September and I plan to submit my application in April .. I also plan to go pakistan in April to see my husband and take the application.. Can I leave my employed Job ? I am looking to change my part time employed job but would tht effect my case once submitted ?

You cant leave a job until your visa application has been concluded, if you do this can cause a refusal.

[Baliwa]

I have done a quick check on this thread of previous visas issued. Everyone who received 2 e-mails from UKVI stating application is processed and then application is concluded have received visas. The email which states the application has been concluded contains a reference number i.e. Ref: 17600** which i believe is the visa number in the passport. Could anyone who recently obtained a visa verify this is correct? thx

Hi Ali,

That's what I have seen so far as mentioned just few minutes ago. If you get two emails you are granted visa, if not unfortunately you are in trouble. Regarding Ref: number will be unique to everyone so it might not be 17600**, but the two emails will be as follows:

1. Update on your UK visa application - GWF************

Which says it is processed

2. Your Visa Application @ Islamabad (with Unique Ref: Number)

Which says it is concluded

Hope this helps and sorry if I am the bearer of bad news for you guys.

Now this is scary cz i have only received one email today from islamvisainfo@fco.gov.uk that your uk visa app has been processed and will now be returned to the VAC.

Should i wait for another email ? if i dont get it then it will mean i am in trouble ?

Hi All,

I have received only one email so far from ISLAMVisaInfo@fco.gov.uk with my GWF number that my visa has been precessed and will now be returned to the Visa Application Centre for collection. I am wondering as many applicants discussed two email theory. Do you received both emails on same time? or after couple of hours or days? Can any successful applicant reply me asap please. I will be very graetful. Jazakallah!

Applied: 22-Sept-2014 (Karachi)
Processed Email: 06-Jan-2014

[tallojani]

Okay thank you for your replies. So can a soictor conduct a housing inspection report ? And once i make my online application do i have to make sure all documents are dated with 28 days in order for them to be valid ? Does my husband have to fill in the VAF4A APPENDIX 2 ? Is that the financial requirement form? How do i sign online application is it electronic signature. Because i want to submit my online application and a few days later give my documents in to Gerry's and give biometrics.

It is best to get an estate agent, council or a property surveyor to conduct the housing report. Both forms online and appendix 2 are supposedly to be filled by the applicant (being in Pakistan) however people find it much easier for their UK spouse to do all the work as the sources here are easily available. Online application is filled, paid and printed for applicant to sign using an ink pen. Appendix 2 form is printed then hand filled using an ink pen.
Documents to be dated within 28 days....to clarify this further, this does not mean all your payslips, bank statements, and P60 is dated within 28 days but what it means is that your housing inspection report, supporting letters, latest payslip and bank statement etc are dated within the last 28 days from date of submission.

[Ket1]

Assalamu O Alaikum my brothers and sisters

Alhamdullilah by the grace of ALLAH SWT my husbands visa has been granted!!!!!
i cannot explain how happy i am feeling ryt now, as if i will burst any second. this whole process has been extremely emotional and hard and I am blessed it has now come to an end.

I would like to thank each nd every one of u for yr support, u guys have been like my second family. Hand on heart I could not have done it without u all. You have all always guided me and I learnt so much frm u all in this process.

I will never ever stop preyin for u every single person out ther in this situation and all I will say is Allah noes best. We may not see it now but wen the ryt tym comes it will happen in sucha way u will forget all the heartache it caused.


I will inshallah stil stick around to see all u get gud news