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by riz_ras
Thu Dec 09, 2010 4:23 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

I got a reply from the BHC saying my wife's application has been processed and I should be hearing from Gerrys shortly to collect the documents. Good luck Sammad, hopefully everything will be ok. Where have you been these past few days? don't be eating too much meetiyah or your wife might not be ab...
by riz_ras
Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:16 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Sammad wrote:I got a reply from the BHC saying my wife's application has been processed and I should be hearing from Gerrys shortly to collect the documents.
Good luck Sammad, hopefully everything will be ok.
by riz_ras
Mon Dec 06, 2010 3:58 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Thanks to everyone on this forum. the forum is a really great opportunity to receive support from those who are in the same shoes. Minty, the dates on my entry in the spreadsheet have gone a bit weird, a couple of them are just numbers and not dates. it seems to be the case for a couple of people. A...
by riz_ras
Mon Dec 06, 2010 11:22 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Alhamdullilah my wife got the visa. Had a nerve wracking wait, but im soooo relieved now.

I pray everyone else has good news soon.

Minty please update the spreadsheet.
by riz_ras
Fri Dec 03, 2010 6:26 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Hi guys, I am new here, my wife applied for visa on 1st october and I have been told that a decision was made on 12th November, however we have not recieved any further information. Can somebody give me an e-mail or phone number so I can check up on the progress. I have been following the forum sin...
by riz_ras
Fri Dec 03, 2010 2:38 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Hi Guys Can someone tell me when the passport is ready for collection exactly what the email says because last time when my visa was refused it said collect application has been processed collect the same documents where you submitted them does that hint is been refused so no visa stamp please do r...
by riz_ras
Fri Dec 03, 2010 2:34 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Alhamdullilah we've received the following message: Your application is ready for collection; please visit the UK Visa Application Centre where you submitted your visa application to collect the same 12/03/2010 They sent it after Gerry's had closed so now, we have a very nervous weekend waiting for ...
by riz_ras
Thu Dec 02, 2010 10:59 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Hey Aahat

What email address did you email Gerry's on?
by riz_ras
Thu Dec 02, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Salaam Aahat

Could you just clarify something, u said ready for collection was since Monday, but only after you contacted the Gerry's manager.

Are you saying that they back dated the ready for collection date?

Did they respond to your email? Is it worth emailing?
by riz_ras
Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:03 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Alhamdullilah received a response to my email from BHC in Islamabad: Thank you for your email of 29 November enquiring about the progress of your visa application. I can confirm that the application has been processed and you will hear shortly from the Visa Application Centre (Gerry's) about how yo...
by riz_ras
Wed Dec 01, 2010 12:07 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Sairah A wrote:I have just got some very good news - my husband's visa has been granted, alhamdulillah :D

thanks to everyone on this board for all you help and support, and best of luck to those that are still waiting.x
congratulations, thats great news, plz make dua for the rest of us
by riz_ras
Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:55 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Safia the email address was:

islamabadsettlementenquiries@fco.gov.uk


this is for those applications after 25 October.
by riz_ras
Wed Dec 01, 2010 10:27 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Alhamdullilah received a response to my email from BHC in Islamabad: Thank you for your email of 29 November enquiring about the progress of your visa application. I can confirm that the application has been processed and you will hear shortly from the Visa Application Centre (Gerry's) about how you...
by riz_ras
Mon Nov 29, 2010 4:23 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Thanks Safia, thats the address I was looking for. They sent an out of office reply, saying that this is the email address for those applying after 25 October. Now I just have to wait and see what they say.
by riz_ras
Mon Nov 29, 2010 2:12 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Salaam Guys Good luck to everyone who is getting their visa back soon, we're all making dua for you. I decided to email the UK visa section even though I only put my application in on 1 November, because they contacted me and then my workplace last week. I received the following reply: Sir As you ap...
by riz_ras
Sat Nov 27, 2010 12:44 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Can someone clarify something for me. On the spreadsheet, what does it mean by Email Re Decision. Does this mean you emailed BHC and they confirmed a decision had been made or does it mean something else?
by riz_ras
Thu Nov 25, 2010 1:39 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Salaam Sammad I wouldn't worry about the post code thing, u should have said I go there everyday that's how I know how to get there! Same with the manager thing, but I think they will phone your workplace either today or tmrw, try to get in before your start time, because I got in late and missed th...
by riz_ras
Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:46 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

BHC Islamabad called me today, early in the morning. Asked me about my wifes name, how many sisters she has, her mom and dads name, when did we first meet, when did we last see each other, what is her mothers and fathers name, what is her date of birth. I think I kind of messed up on the work side,...
by riz_ras
Wed Nov 24, 2010 5:49 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Riz, lucky you yaar. So that means you're almost at the end of the waiting line. Inshallah you'll get 'ready for collection' status really soon, like within the next 2 weeks i'd say or even maybe within the next week or next week itself :). I know, I was fully expecting to be waiting at least until...
by riz_ras
Wed Nov 24, 2010 3:03 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Hmm So has your cousin got any progress with their visa? What's your progress @ the moment? (@ Sammad) My progress is the application is being processed, now I personally know of at least 4 folks who have given applications in after 25th October and got a response 3 granted and one rejected, due to...
by riz_ras
Wed Nov 24, 2010 12:05 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Re: Employer contact

Salaam everyone Just got in to work this morning and found out that BHC in Islamabad had rung my manager and spoke to him. He answered all the questions alhamdullilah. Looks like they are dealing with applications in Islamabad and a lot quicker. They wanted to speak to me, but I just missed them, w...
by riz_ras
Wed Nov 24, 2010 11:44 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Employer contact

Salaam everyone Just got in to work this morning and found out that BHC in Islamabad had rung my manager and spoke to him. He answered all the questions alhamdullilah. Looks like they are dealing with applications in Islamabad and a lot quicker. They wanted to speak to me, but I just missed them, wh...
by riz_ras
Tue Nov 23, 2010 8:48 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Thanks minty for taking the time to sort the spreadsheets.

Please could you add a column to the November sheet called "sponsor contact". Then plz add 22/11/10 in this column for me. Thanks
by riz_ras
Mon Nov 22, 2010 12:58 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Re: Telephone call

I received a call this morning at 6.20 from Visa centre in Islamabad. I was asked if I was aware of the application, and questions about where i live and work, when the marriage was, names of my wife's parents. I am hoping that they are working on the application. Has anyone had this before? I know...
by riz_ras
Mon Nov 22, 2010 10:21 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3662284

Telephone call

I received a call this morning at 6.20 from Visa centre in Islamabad. I was asked if I was aware of the application, and questions about where i live and work, when the marriage was, names of my wife's parents. I am hoping that they are working on the application. Has anyone had this before? I know ...