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by AcrossBorders
Wed Aug 08, 2012 1:37 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: do Visa's expire during ILR application
Replies: 1
Views: 561

do Visa's expire during ILR application

Hi, Sorry this must be a reptitive question - I couldnt find the answer If you apply for ILR, 28 days before expiration of a spouse Visa but receive no response until 2-3months later, does this count as an overstay? considering the spouse visa expires 28days from the date of the ILR application. Hop...
by AcrossBorders
Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:19 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Visa issued - entry time limit?
Replies: 2
Views: 953

Makes sense Lucapooka thanks
by AcrossBorders
Mon Aug 06, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: SPOUSE VISA
Replies: 9
Views: 1484

Does money held in Shares count to anything? as they do ask this in the application form
by AcrossBorders
Mon Aug 06, 2012 7:46 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Visa issued - entry time limit?
Replies: 2
Views: 953

Visa issued - entry time limit?

Hi, So my wife had her spouse visa issued in July (pakistan), I read somewhere entry should be made within 3 months after the issue date: 1) Is this still the same or changed in the new rules? 2) I can't find it, where is this rule located if it exists? The only thing I have found so far on the UKBA...
by AcrossBorders
Mon Aug 06, 2012 7:41 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Ready for collection after 4 weeks
Replies: 6
Views: 1245

4 Weeks, excellent turn around - congrats!
by AcrossBorders
Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:59 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)
Replies: 25524
Views: 1699104

1nad321 wrote: is there anyone else who submitted in karachi in march?
Yes we applied in Khi late March, its not a first come first serve basis.. be patient you should be getting a response any day now..send an email to Gerrys as a chaser anyway..
by AcrossBorders
Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:57 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)
Replies: 25524
Views: 1699104

bassem wrote:I'll be back checking the forum when its time to apply for ILR in a few months time. I'm gonna get that sorted at the earliest opportunity.
Just got your visa - you won't be eligible to apply in a few months for ILR?
by AcrossBorders
Thu Aug 02, 2012 2:21 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)
Replies: 25524
Views: 1699104

I know its stressful, this is a timeline topic which might get locked.. best to start new thread for discussion
by AcrossBorders
Sat Jul 28, 2012 3:04 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Jamaican Settlement Visa : Granted!!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 918

Batleykhan - you helped me greatly with the housing inspection report, the visa was Granted this week for me too and that document was stressing me out! so thank you.
by AcrossBorders
Sat Jul 28, 2012 3:02 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Poor Service
Replies: 16
Views: 2030

Did you receive an invitation to come to this country? Did anyone force you to make an application? There are 10s and thousands of people who pay for applications, your are not the first or only person. There can be no answer to the queries. The only answer that could be is "application is und...
by AcrossBorders
Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:57 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)
Replies: 25524
Views: 1699104

Dshah wrote:
Congrats!!
When was your visa stamped?
It was for my wife, I'm guessing it was stamped when they put it down for collection - 26/07/2012
by AcrossBorders
Fri Jul 27, 2012 11:21 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)
Replies: 25524
Views: 1699104

Application submitted in khi- 29/03/2012
Under process at bhc - 08/04/2012
Ready for collection - 26/07/2012

Granted. Alhamdidullahhhh. This board was extremly useful in the process, thank you.
by AcrossBorders
Wed Jul 25, 2012 11:07 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Text message received - meaning?!
Replies: 3
Views: 4183

Text message received - meaning?!

Hi my wife received a text message with: "Your Passport has been received. Please collect it from UK Visa application Centre where you submitted your application between 2pm to 3pm Monday thru Friday" She applied in Pakistan, and won't be able to collect for a while as its 500 miles + away...
by AcrossBorders
Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Calculation
Replies: 12
Views: 1353

Do you pay another fee for the 30month extension?
by AcrossBorders
Mon Jul 16, 2012 3:49 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)
Replies: 25524
Views: 1699104

Guys when you are a calculating days waiting, ie 88days, 102 days waiting

is this working days mon-fri or all days?
by AcrossBorders
Fri Jul 13, 2012 10:59 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: WAITING OVER 6 MONTHS!! CALLING ON ALL MODS. ADVICE PLEASE!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1166

Which country did you apply from and was it for settlement?
by AcrossBorders
Tue Jul 10, 2012 10:18 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spouse refused question
Replies: 5
Views: 1054

Hi - it will be very beneficial for you and everyone else if you can post the exact wording of the refusal letter. The experienced members here can maybe then read inbetween the lines and advise accordingly. I'm not sure why they would want evidence of her current accomadation in Brazil? that seems ...
by AcrossBorders
Mon Jun 25, 2012 12:37 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Family Migration: New rules to be introduced from 09-Jul-12
Replies: 80
Views: 47428

New IDIs have been published Chapter 8 - Family members transitional arrangements The Appendix FM section of the immigration directorate instructions (IDI) is about family members applying after 8 July 2012 under Chapter 8 Appendix FM of the Immigration rules. I was under the impression they were g...
by AcrossBorders
Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:35 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Family Migration: New rules to be introduced from 09-Jul-12
Replies: 80
Views: 47428

Will UKBA publishing the finer details on their website, for things like:

"publishing, in casework guidance, a list of factors associated with genuine and non-genuine relationships, to help UK Border Agency caseworkers to focus on these issues;"
by AcrossBorders
Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:07 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Government launches consultation on family route
Replies: 286
Views: 116736

I think that's what a lot of us are wondering. Fingers crossed it's a case of 'if you apply under the old system then it's the same for ILR', but no one knows. We're due to apply for ILR in September, so I'm hoping that's the case. Yes this will make logical sense. If UKBA approve a spouse visa whe...
by AcrossBorders
Mon Apr 09, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Visa Website Help
Replies: 3
Views: 489

w/s

which site are you trying to track the application on?

I am having a similar problem on gerrys application tracking, but get "Invalid Search"
by AcrossBorders
Mon Apr 09, 2012 4:04 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3571694

Hi Nazia, it was submitted in Karachi

would the format when tracking be KHI/123456/123456/1 including the forward slash?
by AcrossBorders
Mon Apr 09, 2012 3:20 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan
Replies: 20315
Views: 3571694

Hi guys.. im trying to track my wifes application can someone confirm the format of the application reference number. shes given me two 7digit numbers from the slip she received when submitting her papers, does this sound right.. should they ref start or end with any letters? its not finding the app...
by AcrossBorders
Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Skype call history
Replies: 16
Views: 5392

Print screen is the popular way
by AcrossBorders
Sun Mar 11, 2012 11:29 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: I have to go to court next week! What should I expect??
Replies: 3
Views: 792

if he stated in his ILR application that he was not living with this wife at the time... how did they find out otherwise... and claim it to be deceit?