Hi Sarz, This was her first FLR(M) extension as she had done A1 test for the initial spouse visa. You will be fine as your B1 had been accepted previously and it still meets the requirements of UKBA. We used the premium service and that is the reason i was able to ask the case worker about the engli...

My wife renewed her visa last week, she had done the B1 test from Trinity college and it was accepted. The case worker also said that the same test can be used for the ILR in 2.5 years time if the requirements do not change! It makes sense to do the B1 exam rather than the A2 as it will cover both t...

....Also, as we are living with parents do we need a housing inspection letter?

Please could Casa, CR001 or anyone with the knowledge help answer my queries asap, i'm looking to submit the online application this weekend so I can book an appointment for the first week of August.

Hi, My wife's spouse visa is up for renewal in August and i just wanted to confirm a few things before we started the application process. 1. Instead of the A2 English test she took the B1 in April 2017, will this be acceptable as my understanding is the minimum requirement for extension is A2? 2. I...

Hi Casa, He has asked me if it is compulsory for him to have a sponsor to apply for visit visa as he has been told that with the new rules this is no longer a requirement? Do you advise that his uncle sponsors him given that his wife doesnt have any income etc or should he apply without sponsor and ...

Thank you secret.simon and Casa. Appreciate the advice!

Will keep the forum updated if my cousin does decide to apply for visit and what the outcome is.

Because his wife doesn't work or own a home is it ok for her to sponsor him and can his uncle also sponsor him? There are a couple of weddings coming up in the family and it would be nice for him to be able to attend. The purpose of the visit would not only be to visit his wife but also attend weddi...

His wife does not own a house and lives with her parents, will she still be able to sponsor him? Does he even need her to sponsor him if he is coming for a visit visa? Can she state also that she only wants him to have a visit visa as she is planning on moving to Pakistan once she has finished her s...

Yes but in order for the application to succeed, he will have to submit strong evidence of ties to his home country as a reason for him to return without overstaying. With a wife in the UK this may be difficult. What was the reason for the refusal of the last visitor visa application? If he withhol...

adnan111 wrote:They would expect the wife to sponsor him otherwise it would get refused as they would see it as an attempt to bypass the rules for spouse visa.

Will it be ok if she sponsors him for a visit visa rather than spouse visa?

My cousin in Pakistan is in a bit of dilemma and would like some advice from this forum. He has been married to a British citizen since Dec 2014 but he does not intend to settle in the UK at the moment and also his wife does not meet the financial requirements for her to be able to sponsor him. He w...

roger354 wrote:@tango mike congrats on your visa, she can travel anytime within 3 months and AFAIK Tb test is not required for travelling, good luck.

Thanks Roger354!

TangoMike, many congratulations, so happy for you brother. The patience/wait paid off! Wish you a blessed life. Congratulations to the others who have also been granted Visas. Seems like BHC has pulled the finger out their backsides. Thanks everyone for the well wishes! Is it a requirement to have ...

My wife has been granted visa! Alhamdulilah! Many thanks to every1 on here for there support and dua's since June 2013, a lot of us have been on a long journey together. InshaAllah all those waiting will receive good news, just remember everything happens for the best so don't worry and keep faith!...

My wife has been granted visa! Alhamdulilah! Many thanks to every1 on here for there support and dua's since June 2013, a lot of us have been on a long journey together. InshaAllah all those waiting will receive good news, just remember everything happens for the best so don't worry and keep faith!...

My wife has been granted visa! Alhamdulilah!

Many thanks to every1 on here for there support and dua's since June 2013, a lot of us have been on a long journey together. InshaAllah all those waiting will receive good news, just remember everything happens for the best so don't worry and keep faith!

I got an email this morning which read - "This is an email to confirm that your UK visa application has been processed and will now be returned to the Visa Application Centre. You will be contacted by the Visa Application Centre when your passport and documents are ready for collection." I...

Thanks Ali. I noticed you applied in Mirpur. When you sent your docs across, where in Mirpur did you send them for your spouse/family to colect from? Thats assuming you posted... Thanks Hi Ali2014, I don't know about Mirpur but I fedex'd to my hubby's home address direct in Sahiwal. He got them wit...

Right guys, wife has just received the 'visa has been processed' email. I'm praying to Allah that it be good news, how long after will she get a call from Gerrys? Any rough ideas. Applied online 25th May 2015 Handed Documents to Gerrys, Mirpur on 30th May 2014 Visa Has been Processed 11/11/2014 No ...

alil2014 wrote:looks like Lahore applicants are getting a quicker response than other Visa Application Centres. Islamabad and Mirpur are lagging behind at the moment.

But Lahore seem to have skipped the June applicants! Its ridiculous!

Kehkeshan - I think you should ask you local MP to contact UKVI and chase them up. You will get a accurate response within 2 weeks and hopefully it will make them process it. My hubby already cntctd the MP dre...he has wrttn a lttr evn..its been almost a week sinc dat lettr has writtn..but still no...

Kehkeshan - I think you should ask you local MP to contact UKVI and chase them up. You will get a accurate response within 2 weeks and hopefully it will make them process it.

Congratulations to all those who are getting visa's! Maha15 - which city was the application made? from reading the posts it looks like Mirpur/Islamabad are processing May applications whilst Lahore are still lagging behind in February. in-sha-Allah we will all hear positive news soon. Prayforus- Ha...

I understand you have been waiting for long and apologise for any inconveniences. We have received a response from the decision making centre, following your request for information on the current status of your visa application states that your application in queue to be assessed by Entry Clearanc...

Thanks for ur kind words Does my husband need to do the city and guilds test again he did it in June 2013 Sorry to hear the sad news! No he doesn't need to do the city and guilds A1 Spouse test again as that doesn't have an expiry date. Also, it isn't under investigation. My wife also did it last y...