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by maroonedsoul
Thu Aug 02, 2012 2:09 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

destiniation_london wrote:My wife and kid's status changed to 'Ready for collection' ... before that it was 'Your Application is being sent to the application centre. Please wait until it is ready for collection".' .. I hope this means positive outcome.... let see
Fingers crossed for you! :)

Hope you get it!
by maroonedsoul
Tue Jul 31, 2012 2:48 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Hey All, :D:D:D I got the VISA!!! It was such a dreadful waiting period and I have no clue why they delayed it because the visa says that it is valid from 24th July, but they did not post it until yesterday!! Anyway, very happy now! :) and I hope that the rest of you get yours ASAP. Thanks for all t...
by maroonedsoul
Tue Jul 31, 2012 11:09 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Congrats @goto_venkat :D:D

Very happy for you. Apparently, for mine, the BHC wrote down the wrong postal code! So, the delivery is delayed. Hope I get it this evening!
by maroonedsoul
Mon Jul 30, 2012 7:59 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Happy to inform you that I got another reply from BHC, Chennai to my email saying that they have made a decision on my application and will be despatching my passport later on today. Fingers crossed, I really hope I get it tomorrow (status hasn't changed as of yet) and that I will be granted a visa....
by maroonedsoul
Fri Jul 27, 2012 3:32 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Hi those who applied from Hyderabad, I applied on April 27th from Hyd and when I sent them an email, they said that it is in the final stages of processing. So, if they are still working on applications from April 27th, I am guessing they will start finishing yours soon enough. So, perhaps you can h...
by maroonedsoul
Thu Jul 26, 2012 6:43 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Thanks for the info king2be98. I really hope that it is not a rejection for me! I hope you have won or will win the appeal. May I ask why they refused it? Thanks again. Guys you will get your applications back within a week, when that email was sent across to us, we got our application (unfortunatel...
by maroonedsoul
Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:22 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Re: Regards to email BHC

Hi Liza, Yeah, I gave them 3 numbers to track it. 1) Reference Number from VFS Status Tracking Page 2) My passport number including the alphabet 3) Application Number found on the application goes something like GWF12345678 Hope that helps. I hope you get a response soon. Hello there... AM also wait...
by maroonedsoul
Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:31 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Hi All, I applied on April 27th from VFS Hyderabad. I wrote an email to the BHC Chennai asking for an update and they informed me that it is in the final stages and that they will let me know once a decision has been made. So, I am thinking that they haven't made a decision, and I am wondering if an...
by maroonedsoul
Tue Jul 24, 2012 5:37 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Re: Time of update..

Its 67 working days. Hi Thanks for the reply, is it 67 working days or 67 normal days, It really hearts for waiting for such a long time, Thanks. Hey Nad, There are two more people (me and goto_venkat) who still haven't heard back. I called VFS yesterday and they said the current processing time is ...
by maroonedsoul
Tue Jul 24, 2012 3:15 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Re: Time of update..

Hi Guys , Does anyone know at what time they will change your visa application status, My wife applied on 10th of May from HYD, still waiting .. Thanks, Hey Nad, There are two more people (me and goto_venkat) who still haven't heard back. I called VFS yesterday and they said the current processing ...
by maroonedsoul
Fri Jul 20, 2012 3:24 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Re: Got the visa!!! :D :D :D :D

Congrats d4rmsc!!! Hahaha, so many smilies! Treasure that feeling! When are you flying out? Hope that Venkat and I can get our visas really soon! :) Hi all my wife has got her visa today!!! So so happy!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D Applied from Mumbai South 01/05/12 Passport with Visa received 20/07/201...
by maroonedsoul
Fri Jul 20, 2012 3:22 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Re: Application Couriered

Hey RMK 143 Heart congratulations! So happy for you and your wife. Venkat and I are the remaining ones from April! Hope we get it soon too! Can't wait any longer! Hello everyone ! My application status changed to "Processed application delivered to Blue Dart on 18/07/2012 AWB NO." as well....
by maroonedsoul
Thu Jul 19, 2012 2:09 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Re: visa issued

Congratulations! Gives the rest of us hope :) Have a happy life ahead! :) Hi everyone ! I just collected my passport from VFS Jalandhar and got visa for 27 months.. I was so nervous but finally come up with good news... So so happy... I wish everyone who are waiting will get their visas soon.. Regar...
by maroonedsoul
Thu Jul 19, 2012 11:24 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

hahahaha....its so good to see the life back in you with so much happiness!! I am surprised that they didnt post it until now though? My husband and I wrote to our MP again and hoping that she can get back to us by tomorrow. Otherwise, like you said, we will until 60 days which is coming up very soo...
by maroonedsoul
Thu Jul 19, 2012 9:27 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Hey Ali and Zeezee

Congrats!! After sooo long!!!

When are you flying out?
by maroonedsoul
Wed Jul 18, 2012 10:11 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Re: Letter from MP..

zeezeezee wrote:Maroonedsoul,

Hopefully I won't need that mp letter :D and neither wiil you.

maroonedsoul wrote:
Haha. I hope so. I hope they keep it up and not delay it any more. Cant wait until he can update us with the decision.

You must be anxious!!
by maroonedsoul
Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:59 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Re: Letter from MP..

Hi Guys, My wife submitted the settlement application on 10th May from Hyderabad, India, We haven't heard anything yet, it's over 2 months Can we send an email to the counsulate and find out what's happening, has anyone got there email address, If get a letter from my local MP in UK do you think wh...
by maroonedsoul
Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:52 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

One more chance before you ditch him and move on to people who care :D Show me your draft so i can copy and paste LOL . I think meeting my mp at her surgery may help but feel its too early for this week, as she only enquired last week. Yes. Of course. Send me your email id as a PM. I will probably ...
by maroonedsoul
Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:23 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Yeah, I know what you mean about the UKBA being evil if we cause too much pressure. It really puts us in a difficult position, doesn't it? That is why, I am going to mention that fact as well in my emails to other MP's. The same here, my husband is generally a very calm person. Up until now, he was ...
by maroonedsoul
Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:37 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Hi Maroonedsoul, Did your mp get back to you at anything they may do to help ? I'm thinking of seeing mine too- as no reply since i asked her to look into the situation further- but will wait until 72 days are over as that's the "average" time for Chennai- though we have someone who has b...
by maroonedsoul
Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:58 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Hi All, Just wanted to let you know I got my Visa today, finally the wait is over and I am so Happy :). I got it in 58 working days. I hope all those waiting for their visas get it soon. Hey JS26, Hearty Congratulations! So glad you got it within 60 days. I regret my decision to apply in Hyderabad ...
by maroonedsoul
Mon Jul 16, 2012 1:12 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Hi S_kaur, I am so sorry to hear about your rejection. The thing that annoys me about this decision is although there are certain guidelines on what a genuine relationship constitutes, when they are unable to decide, they should seek an interview to learn more about the applicants. Not all applican...
by maroonedsoul
Mon Jul 16, 2012 1:04 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Re: Settlement Visa..

Hi , My wife applied for settlement visa on 10th may, and on UKBA site it says 84% applications were processed in 60 days, I wonder how long they will take it's over two months.. application submitted in Hyderabad, India. Thanks. Hi Nad, Currently, the processing time is 72 days for BDHC, Chennai. ...
by maroonedsoul
Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:50 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Just a quick question im heading down to where they give the visa's to travel to India..anybody got any experience on how long it takes until you get your passport back with the indian visa stamped in it? Hi Abdul, My husband applied for his X visa (5 year visa for those who are married to Indian c...
by maroonedsoul
Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:17 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement visa application from India - 2011
Replies: 3302
Views: 614248

Hi S_kaur, I am so sorry to hear about your rejection. The thing that annoys me about this decision is although there are certain guidelines on what a genuine relationship constitutes, when they are unable to decide, they should seek an interview to learn more about the applicants. Not all applicant...