@Irfan168 - Thanks buddy keep us posted wish you all the best. I just received an update " 'Initial checks on this have been conducted. According to our record this application has been put in ECO’s queue for assessment." any idea how long does the application usually take's in ECO's Queu...

@Irfan168 - Thanks buddy keep us posted wish you all the best. I just received an update " 'Initial checks on this have been conducted. According to our record this application has been put in ECO’s queue for assessment." any idea how long does the application usually take's in ECO's Queu...

Chinky131 wrote:Guys what does a pick up text look like?
My partner recieved the processed email yesterday and today he recieved a text saying the processed visa application for GW... Was recieved on 5/8/15!

Please help? Should he go to pick up now?

Yes this means pick up. Should go to vac now to collect

Hi Everyone, Seems like the patience is getting tested to the highest level Online Application - 11th May 2015 Biometric @ Lahore - 13th May 2015 Documents Reached Isl (Email Confirmation) - 14th May 2015 Have no update at this moment tried chasing them a couple of times but no visibility what so e...

Wife received processed mail this morning from Ukvi. Hope it's good news Insha Allah. Now just waiting for next message to pick up passport from lahore vac. Thanks to all of you for your help and support. Online Application: 10/05/2015 Docs + Biometrics @ Lhr: 13/05/2015 BHC Islamabad: 14/05/2015 Es...

According to uk.gov for visa processing time Lahore is slowest with only 57% applications for settlement decided in 12 weeks, whereas Islamabad, Mirpur and Karachi were much quicker with above 70% applications decided within 12 weeks. That was for June hope they have picked up some pace in July. Le...

According to uk.gov for visa processing time Lahore is slowest with only 57% applications for settlement decided in 12 weeks, whereas Islamabad, Mirpur and Karachi were much quicker with above 70% applications decided within 12 weeks. That was for June hope they have picked up some pace in July. Let...

I don't understand Docs + Biometrics of my wife were submitted on 15/07/15 at Lahore and hasn't received any email that BHC Islamabad has received them. Everyone else here seems to have received an email the next day or something that BHC Islamabad has received them. Do I assume they were received t...

Almost 11 weeks now & waiting. Last communication was in week 10 to say your application is under progress. Didnt mention anything about pre assessment or online checks. Does that means the first steps are done and now it's in final stage??? Online Application: 10/05/2015 Docs + Biometrics @ Lh...

Almost 11 weeks now & waiting. Last communication was in week 10 to say your application is under progress. Didnt mention anything about pre assessment or online checks. Does that means the first steps are done and now it's in final stage??? Online Application: 10/05/2015 Docs + Biometrics @ Lhr...

Nope. And if you are a cynic like me then you will calculate from the day bhc receive the documents which is normally the couple of days after. BHC = and that likes of our UKIV now in Sheffield UK? Correct me if I'm. Wrong BHC = British High Comission And yes you should count it from the day you ge...

Looks like these guys are getting slower Settlement Visas Most applications are processed within 90 days. Number of days to process application 30 days 60 days 90 days 120 days 1% 57% 97% 100% Note: actual processing times may vary depending on a range of factors. The above data is for all decision...

Can anyone tell me, is the 24 week waiting time, the maximum limit or can they go over? Thanks 24 weeks or 120 days (5 working days per week) is almost the maximum they take in almost all new applications and if they're going to exceed this timeline due to any reason they will let you know in advan...

Looks like these guys are getting slower Settlement Visas Most applications are processed within 90 days. Number of days to process application 30 days 60 days 90 days 120 days 1% 57% 97% 100% Note: actual processing times may vary depending on a range of factors. The above data is for all decisions...

Salam all, Been a silent reader on this forum for a while. Just wanted to say a big thank you to every one here for their contributions. There is some exceptional info available here which is very well explained but above all every one has been so kind and patience in helping each other. I am Britis...