Thanks for the responses. Considering the complications and complexity of satisfying the HO officer , I am now rethinking of marrying in Pakistan.
@Casa, I was wondering if you could please provide a second opinion if you agree with the responses above ?
Thanks

I guess thats worrying for me when you say "draconian checks". Dont know what my ex-wife had put in her ILR (DV) application, but I dont have any criminal records. Can home office decline visa of my new wife based on my past situation ? . In terms of persuasive covering letter, do you mean...

Hi, I have a query regarding my situation. In 2015, I sponsored my ex-wife for UK spouse visa and she came to UK. Over the years, we got separated & divorced and she stayed in the UK by getting ILR based on domestic violence (DV). Now, I am looking to marry another person in Pakistan and sponsor...

If you escalate online, they get back within a day or two anyway so unless you're in a rush, I don't think it's worth it. If they're anything like DM Digital, they'll start chatting nonsense to make the call last longer to charge more. I have had the experience with calling them. Lol they are not l...

Is there a contact number for them? They just need the gwf number? Enzo have you heard anything?? Following is the contact number below from Uk visa website https://ukvi-international.faq-help.com/. You can call on this number below with your GWF number and date of birth. They will let you know the...

Hi Any news at all for anyone?? Online app......13/02/15 BIO Mirpur.......23/02/15 Received @ ISB.25/02/15 Nothing so far...... Auntsally have u asked them for an update or to escalate ur case ?x No I haven't...... I'm in week 5 this week so I was going to wait till half way point of UKBA service s...

Congratulations to all those who got visas . Lucky people

I am inshallah applying for my wife in the first week of march. I have a question.

In whatsapp screenshots, did you make the mobile number visible ? or is it fine with the name on ?

Guys,

Did you have translator's name and contact details on english translated nikah nama ?

Hi Guys, I have spelling mistake of my wife's name and her father's name on marriage registration certificate. Do you think that would be an issue ? That's not a problem at all ! We had many mistakes on ours and my hubby went many times to get it changed. Just take it to there main Nadra Office in ...

Hi Guys, I have spelling mistake of my wife's name and her father's name on marriage registration certificate. Do you think that would be an issue ? If I were in your place, I would try to get it CORRECTED. Can't say if it will or can be a problem but certainly to ensure all goes ok, I would defini...

Hi Guys,

I have spelling mistake of my wife's name and her father's name on marriage registration certificate. Do you think that would be an issue ?

Congrats to all those who have got visas. You must be on the moon.

Guys, did you include sponsorship undertaking form SU07/12 ? and did you include overseas pakistani id card ? as the sponsor has to state his dual nationality in the application form

@gucci your solicitor is a knob Roger is right. Even I confirmed from couple of solicitors i.e Joppa on Expat forum and Batley Khan on facebook. Both confirmed that it is within 28 days of the date of online application. @gucci. Your solicitor is misleading you and completely wrong information. He ...

Yes, I have the same question. It would be great if someone knowledgable could advice

Salaam, As you are from Birmingham i have a number you can call who are registered to do a housing inspection report. They did one for me when I applied for my husbands visa in 2013. I think they are based in Harborne or Edgbaston if im not wrong lol. Number is: 07982 442880[/quote] Thanks Mosof87 a...

Guys, can you suggest me some company or person who could do my housing inspection report ? It depends where you are but try them, I used them for my application and will use them again for my brothers application. 0845 521 4674 http://www.kentpropertyconsultants.co.uk/ Thank you tallojani, I have ...

Guys,

can you suggest me some company or person who could do my housing inspection report ?

Thanks Hope786, my english translated nikkah nama has stamps of notary public (advocate) and translator. It is just union council stamp she is struggling with. She did go outside the court (kucheri), but even the people there said her to go to union council. Is the union council stamp really necess...

Guys, Can someone please help me urgently ?. My wife took English translated Nikkah nama to foreign affairs in Karachi to attest it. Foreign affairs said that English translated Nikkah nama should have Union Council stamp first and then only they can stamp it. Then she took english translated nikka...

Guys, Can someone please help me urgently ?. My wife took English translated Nikkah nama to foreign affairs in Karachi to attest it. Foreign affairs said that English translated Nikkah nama should have Union Council stamp first and then only they can stamp it. Then she took english translated nikkah...

Guys, Do the financial documents need to be within 28 days of "online application" OR "document submission day" ? It needs to be within your biometric date I heard different :( Which one is the correct one? I got told that its up to the date of online application. Also that you ...

Guys,

Do the financial documents need to be within 28 days of "online application" OR "document submission day" ?

Hi Our application got refused today. I am not in a good state since this morning.I can't concentrate at work. I don't blame the immigration dept as they did thier job right. My husband recieved only one email with GWF ref at 10.00 am pak time. I just knew that the visa has been rejected. Our appli...

Hi Our application got refused today. I am not in a good state since this morning.I can't concentrate at work. I don't blame the immigration dept as they did thier job right. My husband recieved only one email with GWF ref at 10.00 am pak time. I just knew that the visa has been rejected. Our applic...

Salam everyone. My wife visa was rejected due to bank statement being over 28 days old. I am confirming this though. My question is should I appeal or do a new case? Also what would appeal time lines be? Thank you Hi Shankar, As you must be aware of the 28 days rule, just wanted to clarify that doe...