Nope, Did not meet any such person. I saw 2 ladies who were doing "Tasbih" prayer at full speed. But when the counter staff told that there passports have not arrived, both the ladies slowed their prayer and returned back sadly. (I however did not talk to them). There was one Gerrys staff ...

Hi,

I went again to Gerrys yesterday (Tuesday). No update as usuall.

However the passport collection timings for Ramadan Mubarak is 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Regards,

SHK

If they have told you BY E-MAIL to submit all stuff without call-in letter, then you can do so by attaching copy of that e-mail along with your application. Otherwise if told verbally, you may write this with date and time of your conversation and attach this write up. Also tell this to the Visa App...

softlogic20 wrote:Lets hope again for good news in first week of Ramzan

InshAllah

I wonder whats Gerrys and BHC timings in Ramadan Mubarak ?

theimmigrant Don't be scared, just face the facts. I think when they reject someone or return due to any reason, they do it quickly. May be there's not much filing works in that case. But in case you'll get guaranteed visa, they are taking much time for all the likkhat padhatt works. I visited Gerry...

Hello Everyone, Any one got his / her Entry clearance Visa stamped from Pakistan nowadays ? My passport is stuck with them since 2.5 months. I wish someone like IASUK takes action. Thinking of writing to the DAWN letter to the editor. Esp. WHY THE HELL ARE THE TAKING SO LONG FOR SUCCESSFUL APPEAL AP...

I think All should visit http://ukinpakistan.fco.gov.uk/en/feedback

and post regarding their poor service for visa issuance.

May be, may be they'll take any action IF they have any shame.

Whats wrong with the BHC folks. They are acting highly irresponsible. No matter how much work load they have, they should provide 1st class service OR they should commit a correct date even if its 6 months after submission of passport. Atleast no one will remain in suspense and will plan accordingly...

Discouraging attitude of BHC that they are not issuing Visa esp. for Appeal winning cases.

As I applied on 27th May, that makes more than 9 weeks have passed.

And no news of the Passport.

Hello Mr. Zulfiqar,

Where is IAS office in Karachi ?

How much details do you require for your compilation.

Regards,

SHK

Congrats on getting your passport.

If you could kindly tell the approx. date when Visa was stamped on passport?

Regards,

SHK

I wish I had received a call.

After reading the above messages, I too am thinking of visiting VAC to try my luck.

I wonder what will happen if one has to urgently go to any other country for any purpose. Passport is trapped with BHC.

Is there any specific time for collection of Passport at Gerrys VAC ? PP submission timings are 8:00 - 16:00.

Just asking to avoid any waste of time.

Hi Nilli,

Can you please elaborate your friend went to which Islamabad office, either Gerrys office OR British High Commission ?

Regards,

SHK

I submitted my PP, TB.C and copy of HSMP approval letter on 27th May @ Gerrys Khi and got a Visa Consignment note. I don't think contacting Gerrys would do any good. Since FCO website states that it takes 6 weeks for applications submitted at Karachi office, therefore we should wait at least 6 weeks.

I e-mailed BHC Islamabad to enquire about the time line. I also got reply that application is under process and that my patience in this regard is appreciated. I too wonder why they're taking so much time for Allowed appeal, are they still planning to research and find any lame reason for rejection ...

Any progress any one ?

Hi, Anyone here submitted P.P against call-in letter after succcessful appeal ? Please update. I submitted my Passport (successful appeal for HSMP) on 27th May from Gerry's Khi and they gave me a Visa Consignment Note as receipt. There is no tracking system in my case that I know of. Similar cases p...

Its good to complain. But the APL 2.15.1 section you quoted i.e. "Unreasonable delays in contacting appellants with allowed appeals often result in complaints and requests for judicial review" is regarding sending the Call-in letter by BHC. We can complain that the time frame informed by G...

I too submitted my PP, TB.C and copy of HSMP approval letter on 27th May @ Gerrys Khi and got the Visa Consignment note. Either I heard the Gerrys lady wrongly or she gave the wrong statement to ask for the passport after 4 or 5 days. May be she said 4 or 5 WEEKS :( Anyways, still waiting. Please up...

Dears all! Please help me and i need ur quick resopnse! .... I request to all of you.Please please help me!!!!!!! Rgds, JAH Islammabad Pakistan Dear JAH, Either re-apply or go for appeal. (Read my reply to khanahah) Your choice. Tell them that you receive cheques, however your company gives option ...

Dear khanahah, If you are in urgency, then re-apply. However, the BHC stamps in green at the last page of the passport. Also the biometrics tell that you applied earlier and got rejected. So ... you'll have to write in the VAF2 form, the reason in the columns asking that have you applied before for ...

Why did'nt you people appeal immediately for such a small mistake !

Now I believe the 28 days of appeal have also passed.

If not, then appeal immediately.
But before doing that, try to go the NYC British High Commission and ask to re-consider as this is a silly mistake.

Extrovert, Actually in your case, you have a UK Masters degree. If you'd a Masters degree from Pakistan, it would be equivalent to UK Bachelors degree. That way you could have got 75 points and English letter acceptance. I'm afraid, now you'll have to take the IELTS examination and re-apply. There's...

Did'nt you provide the Degree Taught in English university letter ?

Its alternate to IELTS and if you'd provide it, should had gotten approval.

BTW, Miss VictoriaS, why are'nt you helping inulin with his/her grounds of appeal !

Regards,

SHK