Applied for ILR Route: Set (M) 5-Year Route (spouse)
Application Type: Standard
Application submitted online: 23 June 2024
Biometrics appointment: 29 June 2024 (paid £149 as no free appointments were available)
Ack email received: 30 June 2024
Decision: Pending

Online Application - Why there is no Super Priority Service Option ? Also, not all routes have priority service: https://www.gov.uk/faster-decision-visa-settlement/eligible-visas-when-applying-inside-the-uk I read that, thank you and understand its touch and go with UKVI. the second question I have...

Hi, I was granted Leave to Remain on Ten Year Parent Route (valid until 12-2024) but it's been over 10 years for me now in the UK and I wish to apply for ILR and understand that I need to apply via this page; https://www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-to-remain-family/partner-family-visa I have drafted the...

Hi, I am submitting an application for someone whose GP has provided the applicant with a Waiver request for the knowledge of language and life in the UK requirement. (KOLL Version 11/2018). When filling out the form online it asks for the following; 1. Applicant's completed English language medical...

He did check and the status is that 'You can work in the UK until 10 March 2022'. any idea if it will be changed to application in process or similar?.

Hi, asking on behalf of a friend, who has applied for an extension of his 10-year family route application. His application/biometrics were taken on 07/03 and his current visa expires on 10.03.22. He is self-employed and works for the likes of Uber and Just eats. What evidence he can provide to them...

Hi there, So I had a hearing recently at First Tier Immigration and Appeal tribunal and following the hearing received Notice of WIthdrawal. It is suggested that I can make an application for costs but I have no idea how to make it. anyone has any idea or can suggest how do I make an application for...

understood, thank you for the confirmation/clarification.

Hi, Recently, my spouse and I were married abroad, (Pakistan to be specific), she was successful in her application and is due to be here shortly. A good friend of mine suggested that I should register my marriage in the UK as per local laws as this will good for us in terms of future documentation ...

Application submitted: 08 April 2019 (Non-priority) biometrics enrolled on and at 11 April 2019, Karachi, Pakistan Supporting documents submitted to VFS (London) for scanning on 18 April 2019 Supporting documents collected from VFS (London) on 25 April 2019 Confirmation email: 28/05/2019 - Thank you...

Application submitted: 08 April 2019 (Non-priority) biometrics enrolled on and at 11 April 2019, Karachi, Pakistan Supporting documents submitted to VFS (London) for scanning on 18 April 2019 Supporting documents collected from VFS (London) on 25 April 2019 Confirmation email: 28/05/2019 - Thank you...

Application submitted: 08 April 2019 (Non-priority) biometrics enrolled on and at 11 April 2019, Karachi, Pakistan Supporting documents submitted to VFS (London) for scanning on 18 April 2019 Supporting documents collected from VFS (London) on 25 April 2019 Confirmation email: 28/05/2019 - Thank you...

Application submitted: 08 April 2019 (Non-priority) biometrics enrolled on and at 11 April 2019, Karachi, Pakistan Supporting documents submitted to VFS (London) for scanning on 18 April 2019 Supporting documents collected from VFS (London) on 25 April 2019 Confirmation email : 28/05/2019 - Thank yo...

apologies for the delayed response. I beg to differ about this new rule. I haven't seen or read about it anywhere as yet. Once an applicant has submitted an online application. He or she can submit their documents whenever they can whether it be before biometric or after. I notice that most of the a...

I have not had any email since 18 April. I read that some applicants received an email in 2 weeks, some in 35 days etc from ECO that their application is in the process but recently some never received email and rather a response to their application. Seem like UKVI are reducing the number of corres...

yes mate, submitted application online, had biometrics done at karachi and then got documents scanned at vfs London branch at a later date.

Application submitted: 08 April 2019 (Non-priority) biometrics enrolled on and at 11 April 2019, Karachi, Pakistan Supporting documents submitted to VFS (London) for scanning on 18 April 2019 Supporting documents collected from VFS (London) on 25 April 2019 Still waiting; Confirmation email: Sponsor...

Hello, For spouse visas from Pakistan, Is the self upload of the documentation at a VFS Global branch a must or can the UK sponsorer still send documentation to Sheffield to be processed? Or is VFS Global Service only applies to priority visas? To start with - VFS is UKVI's commercial partner I do ...

Standard... am in two minds now.. thinking I might have been better applying for priority. but it is done now so lets see.

I too am waiting for ECO email, let's hope it gets to us sooner than later.

Best of luck matey.

following this post.. I had my documents scanned on 18th April. actually not sure as I left it with VFS on 18 April and picked them up on 25 April. They said they did scan it on the day though and awaiting ECO email since. Oh so you were allowed to pick it up from them? That’s interesting, they did...

following this post..

I had my documents scanned on 18th April. actually not sure as I left it with VFS on 18 April and picked them up on 25 April. They said they did scan it on the day though and awaiting ECO email since.

Well, you can't change once you have submitted the application and since my spouse's initial application was submitted through vfs, I had to fork another £75 to be able to have my documents scanned and submitted. Still waiting for the ECO email confirmation though so let's see when it will come thro...

It is incredibly easy.

Insert photos on A4 - Word document, resize - so you have two pictures on a page then File, Save As and then select PDF from drop down or Print as PDF.

If needed to adjust file size, open them in Acrobat Acrobat (pdf software) and File, Save as other, then Reduced size pdf.

So I took the pill and telephoned their premium line to avoid any confusion (cost me a tenner though). I have been advised that they now have a new procedure and was directed to vfs web site. https://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/pk/en/vacs/what-to-bring-with-you Now the above applies to Pakistan but I believ...