I plan to marry my fiancé early next year in the Ukraine, i know i need the following documents, a British passport, and certificate of Impediment , as i have never been married before, and i know I have to get these documents translated into Ukrainian. I married in Ukraine during 2017, and a certi...

Dear CR001 or someone from the forum participants who are able to give advice in my case. I need your little help. 18 Dec 2018 I was informed on the call centre that the decision on our application was made (they could not say exactly when the decision was made). It's been 46 days now. Still no new...

There is a thread relating to Belarus at https://www.immigrationboards.com/immigration-for-family-members/spouse-visa-for-my-russian-wife-please-help-t226338-40.html My Ukrainian wife recently took 31 working weeks with non-priority to get her spouse visa. This was due to her previous marriage and r...

MollyS wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 29, 2019 1:58 pm

Unfortunately, it doesn't show me anything new since March 2018

It is like my wife's experience with TLScontact in Kyiv. The 'decision made' box was not ticked until her passport was ready for collection/courier delivery. It took her 31 working weeks to receive her spouse visa.

MollyS wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 28, 2019 7:16 am

Hi,
On 18.12.2018 I was told that desicion for our application has been made (call centre also).
Since then escalated twice, and on 25.01 got an email saying that this have been due to technical issued. Waiting..

What does your TLSconnect account show?

Settlement visa granted ... - Application Category: Spouse Settlement (standard) - Country applying from: Ukraine - Application Submitted Online: 05/05/18 - Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Kyiv - Biometrics Taken: 31/05/18 - 'Keep My Passport When Applying' Paid Service: Yes - Suppo...

Hi Ozmo! I’m in a very similar situation to yours, I’m Russian and recently married a Brit in Gibraltar! But now I’m kinda freaking out if I accidentally broke visa rules as I used my UK visitor visa to marry in Gibraltar and Gibraltar is overseas un territory.. could you please let me know what vi...

Hi, does anyone know if HO are closed all Christmas week? The HO will be closed for the bank holidays ... see https://www.gov.uk/bank-holidays Most UK people take two weeks during Christmas / New Year, and so minimal staffing levels will be available from 21st December until 7th January. Sheffield ...

Hi Blighty, Thanks for the response. You are correct, the VSGlobal site in Japan does indeed say that, but it also says this: https://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/jp/en/vacs/supporting-documents Supporting documents should be sent as soon as possible to the UK after you have completed the online application...

There doesn't appear to be a number listed - and apparently they will only speak to her at an official appointment. She has one in 10 days - but we are just unsure whether I should send all the remaining documents to her in Japan to take with her, or whether she can send everything to me - to send ...

Have you had this same/similar email yet? We used non-priority yes, felt it was an expensive enough process without giving them extra money with no guarantees. I was quite surprised when we got this email, we had been expecting to hear something around the start of December. No, my wife has not rec...

I'm not sure when the email was received to say the case was picked up but we just got an email yesterday (31/10/18) that sounds like they have made a decision. The email states: "TLScontact uk visa application centre is pleased to inform you that your visa application process is almost over a...

Oh wow, gah!! Does it make a difference that the sheffield decision making centre received application. Not sure if that means that they deal with it as opposed to embassy in Manilla or what? Damn I knew we would miss Xmas. I just knew it. She's going to get it in the neck now for that quick holida...

Thanks very much Edwardo. This is pissing me off. Approaching 3 weeks since I phoned up the paid number to chase them up. I know in my bones they wont get back to me by their stated 15 working days reply time. It really does that everything government does, it does appallingly. If I ran my business...

Urgent Please share your Experience: Can you guys please help me out what to do more to chase the visa as I can see on this timeline the applicant who has submitted case in June or July or even august they got the visa. Its so stressful My wife had her biometrics on 31/05/18 in Kiev, Ukraine for no...

How many days ukvi take for a dission after skype interview i hed a interview on 22aug2018 still no reply My wife and I had simultaneous telephone interviews about her application on 6th September, and the ECO told me to expect a decision in weeks rather than months. I think it all depends on the e...

How many days ukvi take for a dission after skype interview i hed a interview on 22aug2018 still no reply My wife and I had simultaneous telephone interviews about her application on 6th September, and the ECO told me to expect a decision in weeks rather than months. I think it all depends on the e...

My wife had her biometrics in Kyiv, Ukraine on 31/05/18, and she is still waiting for her visa (non-priority). She received the 'not straight forward' email on 30/08/18. On the next day, we were both asked to simultaneous telephone interviews on 06/09/18. We were asked questions about our relationsh...

How many days ukvi take for a dission after skype interview i hed a interview on 22aug2018 still no reply My wife and I had simultaneous telephone interviews about her application on 6th September, and the ECO told me to expect a decision in weeks rather than months. I think it all depends on the e...

I also recieved the not straight forward email...its my 2nd time applying maybe thts y I posted about receiving 'application not straightforward' email on 30/08/18. The next day we were both contacted by email to have a telephone interview with the ECO on 06/09/18. Probably do not approve of our ag...

Application Category: Spouse Settlement (non-priority) Country applying from: Ukraine (Kyiv) Application Submitted Online: 05/05/18 Biometrics (Date): 31/05/18 'Keep My Passport When Applying' Paid Service: Yes Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield on: 07/06/18 Supporting Documents Reached Sheffiel...

Thanks lampwick, Yes, it was a settlement visa and she just needs A1 for this application. Ours is also a very strong case. After reading the forums, it became apparent that people were getting rejections due to the visa centre failing to scan all the supporting documents. For this reason I declined...

@lampwick My wife passed her A1 English test with the British Council in Kyiv earlier this year. Her certificate has a candidate details section which clearly states her UKVI number. When did you wife take her English test in Kyiv? Was you visa application priority or standard, and how long did it t...

Adam2002 wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 30, 2018 10:55 am

Need some help or advise please

In which country does your spouse live, and her age?

The timescales seem to differ depending upon the spouse's country. Certain countries and the spouse's age can lead to extra scrutiny. Just an observation.

Blightly, thanks a lot for the information. would you mind to share your application timeline and the outcome of it please. this will give me an idea as there are not many applicants on this forum from ex-USSR region. Thanks My wife's visa is still ongoing ... Today (26/06/18) is 20 working days af...