Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[hope786]

Maria123 , mobileunlockers, Moqas - any updates?

Mubarakaa Girl786

Hope786 - I always thought it was the day you submitted docs & bio was the date you have applied. Maybe others can advise?

Thanks rudey786

As I'm not sure from what date I should be counting from.
Hubby applied online on the 13th of November and documents were submitted at Lahore on the 28th of November.

[hope786]

Salaam, I was just wondering..
Does it not count from the date you do the online application?
Or does it count from the date you hand in your documents?

Application processing times starts from the date of Biometrics/ document submission (NOT the online application submission)

Thanks alil2014, really appreciate your help

[Maria123]

Mubarkaan girl786.... Really happy for you. No update so far rudey786.... Still waiting for a call from gerrys.... I think passport delivery is being delayed due to petrol crises in Pakistan..... Hope I hear tom but just got a feeling its rejected bcz only recieved one email with no ref so feel really down.

[Optimus Prime]

23/10/2014 : my application submitted
24/10/2014: email of app rec
19/012015 : email of conclussion with reference num 176.....
Vfs: email of conclussion .
Now lets see whats the outcome im worried .

Hello, did you get any updates, or ask for any updates between October and now, or was the conclusion e-mail the first you have heard anything from them?

We also applied on 23rd Oct (KHI) and have yet to hear anything

My wife's application process is almost the same as yours. We applied in Karachi too on 24th October but have yet to hear anything. As soon as we get some news, we'll let everyone know. Also, congrats Girl786!!!

[alil2014]

Mubarkaan girl786.... Really happy for you. No update so far rudey786.... Still waiting for a call from gerrys.... I think passport delivery is being delayed due to petrol crises in Pakistan..... Hope I hear tom but just got a feeling its rejected bcz only recieved one email with no ref so feel really down.

From my experience if you have have received 2 emails you have definitely got the visa.

BUT if you have received only one email it doesn't mean you have been rejected, you could also have the visa approved. Some people have received visas and only received one email. So you will only know when you open the passport. Don't lose hope.

[Maria123]

Thanks Alil2014..... It really helps alot you guys providing so much support and I hope what you are saying is the case with me and my husband does get the visa.... Ive been married since 3years now and have a little child im bringin up on my own, its really hard being a single parent and I dont have any family support aswl.... Everyone please pray for me, my child needs his mother and father.

[moqas1234]

Maria123 , mobileunlockers, Moqas - any updates?

Mubarakaa Girl786

Hope786 - I always thought it was the day you submitted docs & bio was the date you have applied. Maybe others can advise?

Im still waiting Rudey786, however i called them to
Escalate the application as they are processing October
Application for mirpur.
Date applied: 24th October 2014
Online verification conducted: 12th December 2014
escalate case: 20th January 2015
Waitinggggg....

[moqas1234]

Mubarkaan girl786.... Really happy for you. No update so far rudey786.... Still waiting for a call from gerrys.... I think passport delivery is being delayed due to petrol crises in Pakistan..... Hope I hear tom but just got a feeling its rejected bcz only recieved one email with no ref so feel really down.

I really hope your husband gets the visa. I will remember you in my duas. I applied only few days after you so expecting a email or something this week max next week coz they looking at us october applications for mirpur.

[Girl786]

Thanku so much every one . May Allah give u all visas n u all get togther with ur spouses . InshAllah . Can anyone tell me after u gt ur visa how long u cn stay in pak or within how many days u cn u leave for uk .

[alil2014]

Thanku so much every one . May Allah give u all visas n u all get togther with ur spouses . InshAllah . Can anyone tell me after u gt ur visa how long u cn stay in pak or within how many days u cn u leave for uk .

The visa is given for 33 months. You need to have spent 30 months (2.5 years) in the UK before applying for further leave to remain (FLRM). Therefore you have 3 months to travel within but Ideally you should come as soon as. If you arrive after 3 months it will still be fine but this will require you to apply for an extension to complete 2.5 years (more money and hassle) before you can apply for the FLRM

[akhan48]

Yeah please do keep us updated, we will do the same.

23/10/2014 : my application submitted
24/10/2014: email of app rec
19/012015 : email of conclussion with reference num 176.....
Vfs: email of conclussion .
Now lets see whats the outcome im worried .

Hello, did you get any updates, or ask for any updates between October and now, or was the conclusion e-mail the first you have heard anything from them?

We also applied on 23rd Oct (KHI) and have yet to hear anything

My wife's application process is almost the same as yours. We applied in Karachi too on 24th October but have yet to hear anything. As soon as we get some news, we'll let everyone know. Also, congrats Girl786!!!

[akhan48]

Their stats are improving every month, but I wouldn't get too excited because its most applications in 120 working days, NOT 4 calendar months. If you factor in weekends and public holidays, it's more like 6 calendar months

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
Most applications are processed within 120 days.
Number of days to process application 30 days 60 days 90 days 120 days
% of applications decided 1% 6% 63% 92%
Note: actual processing times may vary depending on a range of factors.
The above data is for all decisions made in December 2014

UPDATE FROM UKBA WEBSITE>>> MOST APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED IN 4 MONTHS

[Mentor_89]

Salam Guys,

I have been a silent reader for a month or so. I think this forum is brilliant as the collective knowledge of all the members provides us who are waiting with hope. My wife gave her application into Islamabad on 22/10/14. She received a phone call this morning to come and collect tomorrow. I have only received one email but that email is from VFS global and goes like this

From : VFS GLOBAL
To: GWFXXXXXXXXX

Application received from the post CRM : 00XXXXX

Dear XXXXXX,

The processed visa application for GWF Reference number GWFXXXXXXXXX was received at the UK visa application centre on 1/20/2015.

If a courier service was purchased from VFS global, your processed application will be delivered to the chosen address.

If not, your documents can be collected during the designated passport collection times.

There is a ref number but it does not begin with 1761.. I did not get any other emails. I am really confused. Does this sound like bad news? Also does anyone know the collection times?

Thanks in advance for any replies and info

Mentor_89

[Saba Tanveer]

Salaam,
I have applied for my id card to change into my husbands name and then i will apply for passport, I would like to know that can i apply online application while i am waiting for my passport. Also please mention the documents you submitted with application. I will be really thankful.
May ALLAH bless you.

Hey hi every . I got the visa today. Well tht reference num & 2 email theory work out . I dnt knw abt email but reference num is there on passport . Im happy got the visa . No more tentionbut sad to leave patents n family
23/05/2013
After 13 moths v got rejected
Reapplied 23/10/2014
Got email 19/01/2015
Vfs email
Cal
Passport collection : 20/01/2015
Finally wait is over but this time thy took 3 months.
Applied from islamabad

[Saba Tanveer]

Salaam,
I have applied for my id card to change into my husbands name and then i will apply for passport, I would like to know that can i apply online application while i am waiting for my passport. Also please mention the documents you submitted with application. I will be really thankful.
May ALLAH bless you.

Hey hi every . I got the visa today. Well tht reference num & 2 email theory work out . I dnt knw abt email but reference num is there on passport . Im happy got the visa . No more tentionbut sad to leave patents n family
23/05/2013
After 13 moths v got rejected
Reapplied 23/10/2014
Got email 19/01/2015
Vfs email
Cal
Passport collection : 20/01/2015
Finally wait is over but this time thy took 3 months.
Applied from islamabad

MUBARAKAN...PRAY FOR US AS WELL>>
BEST OF LUCK SISTER..MAY ALLAH BLESS US ALL..
JAZAK ALLAH

[Saba Tanveer]

Salaam,
I have applied for my id card to change into my husbands name and then i will apply for passport, I would like to know that can i apply online application while i am waiting for my passport. Also please mention th documents you submitted with application. I will be really thankful.
May ALLAH bless you.

Alhamdulillah my husband received his visa today

Date application submitted: 16th October 2014
Biometrics submitted: 16th October 2014
Conacted them: 5th January 2015
Case escalated: 9th January 2015
Emails received about visa conclusion: 15th January 2015
Passport collected: 16th January 2015

12 weeks exactly, alhamdullilah

May Allah grant everyone else's visa too inshAllah

[Majy05]

Has any ones appeal been overturned?
Have you recieved call in letter?
Have any one submiited there passport?
How long did it take to get it back?

[Maria123]

Hi Mentor_89,
Can you please let us know tom after ur wife picks up her passport and gets the visa InshAllah..... Good luck!

[moqas1234]

Salam Guys,

I have been a silent reader for a month or so. I think this forum is brilliant as the collective knowledge of all the members provides us who are waiting with hope. My wife gave her application into Islamabad on 22/10/14. She received a phone call this morning to come and collect tomorrow. I have only received one email but that email is from VFS global and goes like this

From : VFS GLOBAL
To: GWFXXXXXXXXX

Application received from the post CRM : 00XXXXX

Dear XXXXXX,

The processed visa application for GWF Reference number GWFXXXXXXXXX was received at the UK visa application centre on 1/20/2015.

If a courier service was purchased from VFS global, your processed application will be delivered to the chosen address.

If not, your documents can be collected during the designated passport collection times.

There is a ref number but it does not begin with 1761.. I did not get any other emails. I am really confused. Does this sound like bad news? Also does anyone know the collection times?

Thanks in advance for any replies and info

Mentor_89

INSHALLAH your wife gets her visa. Please do let us know as so the two email theory can be seen to be working or not. I applied on 24th october from mirpur and got my case escalated today so hope to hear in few days. As maria said it be good to know about 1 or 2 email.

[AMB1]

Salam Guys,

I have been a silent reader for a month or so. I think this forum is brilliant as the collective knowledge of all the members provides us who are waiting with hope. My wife gave her application into Islamabad on 22/10/14. She received a phone call this morning to come and collect tomorrow. I have only received one email but that email is from VFS global and goes like this

From : VFS GLOBAL
To: GWFXXXXXXXXX

Application received from the post CRM : 00XXXXX

Dear XXXXXX,

The processed visa application for GWF Reference number GWFXXXXXXXXX was received at the UK visa application centre on 1/20/2015.

If a courier service was purchased from VFS global, your processed application will be delivered to the chosen address.

If not, your documents can be collected during the designated passport collection times.

There is a ref number but it does not begin with 1761.. I did not get any other emails. I am really confused. Does this sound like bad news? Also does anyone know the collection times?

Thanks in advance for any replies and info

Mentor_89

Hopefully it will be good News for You In Sh Allah
This is also good news for Nov Applicants as Oct Cases are getting their responses.Hopefully next couple of weeks we ll get some News

Applied :- 25 nov 2014

[phaara]

Has any ones appeal been overturned?
Have you recieved call in letter?
Have any one submiited there passport?
How long did it take to get it back?

What about your appeal??
We just got review deadline yet.
Minimum within how many weeks they normaly overturn (if they want to)

[rudey786]

Salam Guys,

I have been a silent reader for a month or so. I think this forum is brilliant as the collective knowledge of all the members provides us who are waiting with hope. My wife gave her application into Islamabad on 22/10/14. She received a phone call this morning to come and collect tomorrow. I have only received one email but that email is from VFS global and goes like this

From : VFS GLOBAL
To: GWFXXXXXXXXX

Application received from the post CRM : 00XXXXX

Dear XXXXXX,

The processed visa application for GWF Reference number GWFXXXXXXXXX was received at the UK visa application centre on 1/20/2015.

If a courier service was purchased from VFS global, your processed application will be delivered to the chosen address.

If not, your documents can be collected during the designated passport collection times.

There is a ref number but it does not begin with 1761.. I did not get any other emails. I am really confused. Does this sound like bad news? Also does anyone know the collection times?

Thanks in advance for any replies and info

Mentor_89

Wasalaam Mentor,

Praying its good new for you and your wife! So did you not get any emails from BHC at all to say processed or concluded??

[Mentor_89]

Salam Guys,

I have been a silent reader for a month or so. I think this forum is brilliant as the collective knowledge of all the members provides us who are waiting with hope. My wife gave her application into Islamabad on 22/10/14. She received a phone call this morning to come and collect tomorrow. I have only received one email but that email is from VFS global and goes like this

From : VFS GLOBAL
To: GWFXXXXXXXXX

Application received from the post CRM : 00XXXXX

Dear XXXXXX,

The processed visa application for GWF Reference number GWFXXXXXXXXX was received at the UK visa application centre on 1/20/2015.

If a courier service was purchased from VFS global, your processed application will be delivered to the chosen address.

If not, your documents can be collected during the designated passport collection times.

There is a ref number but it does not begin with 1761.. I did not get any other emails. I am really confused. Does this sound like bad news? Also does anyone know the collection times?

Thanks in advance for any replies and info

Mentor_89

Wasalaam Mentor,

Praying its good new for you and your wife! So did you not get any emails from BHC at all to say processed or concluded??

Hi Rudey,

Nope! Thats the odd thing. Nothing whatsoever from BHC. No emails / contact since the day i applied. Just the email from VFS Global and the call from Gerrys. Thank you for the messages of support everyone. Dos anyone know the collection times from Islamabad??

[Majy05]

Has any ones appeal been overturned?
Have you recieved call in letter?
Have any one submiited there passport?
How long did it take to get it back?

What about your appeal??
We just got review deadline yet.
Minimum within how many weeks they normaly overturn (if they want to)

My appeal was overturned in december, got a call in letter to submit passport which we did on the 8th, just wanted to know how long for it to get bk. It takes up to 12 weeks for a review if not then you will gey a court date!

[phaara]

Has any ones appeal been overturned?
Have you recieved call in letter?
Have any one submiited there passport?
How long did it take to get it back?

What about your appeal??
We just got review deadline yet.
Minimum within how many weeks they normaly overturn (if they want to)

My appeal was overturned in december, got a call in letter to submit passport which we did on the 8th, just wanted to know how long for it to get bk. It takes up to 12 weeks for a review if not then you will gey a court date!

IA you will get passport bak in a week or two. Remember in dua pls to get overturn IA