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by shade00
Sat Jun 09, 2012 1:01 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

I just hope that we get responses very soon. Just a though. It could be that the cut off point is in Feb. So possibly that could be the reason why they are taking time on replying to us. However usually when they implement a law the cut off point is roughly just about a month prior. I remember when ...
by shade00
Sat Jun 09, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

So IF our spouses are granted visas and the new regulation comes out then does that mean we will fall into the new catergory of 5 years before applying for ILR?
by shade00
Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:51 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

If the Feb lot do get a reply after 90 days then most likely we will hear something July time.
Hopefully all will get sorted before Ramadhan!
by shade00
Thu Jun 07, 2012 3:43 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

Few peeps i know contacted bhc who told them that as far as they are concerned currently majority of applicants will get a response close to the "90 day mark".
by shade00
Thu Jun 07, 2012 12:06 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

BigMaj MRP 08/02/2012 Waiting 83 hamza1 LHR 12/02/2012 Waiting 80 sayyidi ? 15/02/2012 Waiting 78 mirpur MRP 16/02/2012 Waiting 77 Gregarious KHI 17/02/2012 Waiting 76 waqashabib1 KHI 17/02/2012 Waiting 76 sefreak LHR 20/02/2012 Waiting 75 TNT4ever LHR 21/02/2012 Waiting 74 Guys At least now we are...
by shade00
Tue Jun 05, 2012 8:40 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

i just wanted to know something is it possible that other people out there are still getting there within or abouts the 60 days and we are the select few? Also when i mentioned before can someone explain .. when i mentioned 95% get there visa decision within 12 weeks, does that mean ther other 5% o...
by shade00
Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:47 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

Re: No change in Status

sahil shinwarai wrote:bro i hv applied on 3/30/12 and my application is still in OC . i don't know is gud sign r bad can u help someone
Its could be possible that they just have not updated the system. I know a couple of people who submitted their case in march and still have not received a second text.
by shade00
Sun Jun 03, 2012 7:41 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

Re: ref number

What is the reference number for our visa? Is it the one that starts with GRY? Only that number was given to me by hubby that was on the reciept along with the tracking number too. reference number is the one tht u use to track ur application ISl/*****/****/* that one Thanks Bro I will email them a...
by shade00
Sat Jun 02, 2012 11:34 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

Why aren't people contacting bhc after 60 days as stated on te website. There is nearly 15 people Who r waiting over 60 days now, you shud state no updates to delays on website as stated on their processing times page. I was telling my husband today to ring the Embassy in Pakistan but he said to me...
by shade00
Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:49 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

Indeed Shade00 you are correct with all them points as applications have been flooded in. However do you not think these times might improve as I am unable to wait as every day is getting tougher and days are taking forever to pass lol. Thanks Yup its very tough indeed especially if its been almost...
by shade00
Fri Jun 01, 2012 8:41 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

There are several reasons why they are taking alot of time these days with the applications. -- Huge volume of applicants due to age change in Nov 2011 -- Priority given to Visitor visas due to olympics -- Due to the propasals of maintenance law changing many people are applying now as it will be im...
by shade00
Thu May 31, 2012 10:29 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

Congrats thats good news.

I guess your Bros paperwork must have not needed some depth investigations.
by shade00
Wed May 30, 2012 9:08 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

I am sure that after FEB & March get responses this week and next week then the rest should hear shortly. Jerry's advised my wife today that applicant times are now only 6 weeks for settlement visa. However it is a long painstaking wait ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Thanks You need to ignore the time scales...
by shade00
Wed May 30, 2012 6:54 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

Congrats ssms :) Mashallah.

Finally you are in the "Granted Visa" section. Took alot of time though but the main thing is you got the Visa.

Really hoping and praying that all the rest start to hear something now Inshallah!
by shade00
Tue May 29, 2012 11:53 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

For the english test, my partner was told it's okay to just submit the print out which shows the details of the exam, where it was done with who and the marks. the guy told my partner that they've done that and haven't had any refusals over cases over this matter. He said that because the certifica...
by shade00
Tue May 29, 2012 10:22 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

Looks like its a complete standstill at the moment. Many registered on this forum are waiting aswel as others. Met few relatives and fam friends who said that they have been waiting for 3 months aswel. All applied at ISL during mid feb. Its strange that with the Dec/Jan and early Feb applicants all...
by shade00
Tue May 29, 2012 10:09 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

Looks like its a complete standstill at the moment. Many registered on this forum are waiting aswel as others. Met few relatives and fam friends who said that they have been waiting for 3 months aswel. All applied at ISL during mid feb. Its strange that with the Dec/Jan and early Feb applicants all ...
by shade00
Tue May 29, 2012 2:00 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

From those stats it looks likely we will get a result more near to the 90 day mark.

Makes it at around July time now. :(
by shade00
Sat May 26, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

I think all settlement or majority of settlement applications are sent to Abu Dhabi. When my wife called few days back the chap at Gerrys said your case has been sent to Abu Dhabi a while back. Just thinking maybe when the Dec/Jan Batch got responses in may ours was just sent then. If we follow that...
by shade00
Sat May 26, 2012 1:59 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

Don't worry you will be fine, its not a major issue. Btw i've added you on the timeline.
by shade00
Fri May 25, 2012 9:41 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

AS SALAM O LAIKUM SOme one told me by next friday, there will be a huge list out of wait list, and INSHALLAH positive chances are there to have good news xx INSHALLAH the wait will be worth doing by the end of the day Thats what i think aswel, got a glitch by next week alot of applicants from the f...
by shade00
Fri May 25, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

hubby got a call from the islamabad embassy yesterday..they wanted to know about his job as he is bound within a oath with the inteligence team in pakistan..he explained what his plans were and that because of his oath he'll have to take a not so high position at scotland yard if and when he gets h...
by shade00
Wed May 23, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

rihsabramo wrote:Whats happened to the timeline?

Is there any point emailing Gerrys or BHC if you're over 60 dayd?


by shade00
Mon May 21, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

Wife contacted Gerrys who stated they will be calling applicants RFC this week or early next week.
by shade00
Mon May 21, 2012 12:37 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3660883

I've created a timline on google spreadsheets. In respect to the mods i guess they are right its better not to overload the thread with a long timeline everyday. If we were to update it once a week on this thread it would be a little tricky to view for some members. Ok guys here is the link https:/...