Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[ALWAYSHOPE]

Dear ALWAYSHOPE,

BHC should have a process to deal with applications, but its reasonably and logically impossible to assess applications on first come first serve basis as some applications take longer than others to assess. In that case all applicants will face even longer delays and I hope BHC never follow this rule otherwise they will have an ease excuse for delays that assessmen and decision pending on previous applications...hope you understand what I'm trying to say...

Collections officer who received the envelop (application) from Gerry's open the file, go through the docs and strong/straight forward cases are sorted separately then complicated ones...I'm sure this is what they do...

Yeah there probably would be more delays, however atleast it would be fair to all applicants. Thats my opinion.

How do you know so much about the process. Do you know someone who works in Gerry's or BHC?

[isshy]

Hi guys can anyone advise me on what I can do I submitted my wifes case on 6th june 2013 and has been almost 11 months I have contacted bhc by email many times but they never reply to my emails. I have told my local mp but hes a joke doesnt seem to want to help. It seem like am at a dead end and cant do anything.

[ALWAYSHOPE]

Mine has been under process at BHC since 19th Feb

No updates/news ever since

If anyone could provide me with an email address to contact id hugely appreciate it

If you want to email them for an update. The email address you can contact is:

visaenquiries.islamabad@fco.gov.uk

However by emailing them they wont give you much information except tell you your application is under process.

[ALWAYSHOPE]

Hi guys can anyone advise me on what I can do I submitted my wifes case on 6th june 2013 and has been almost 11 months I have contacted bhc by email many times but they never reply to my emails. I have told my local mp but hes a joke doesnt seem to want to help. It seem like am at a dead end and cant do anything.

You can use a different email address to contact them or if you want resend them the same email and on the subject line write 2nd email - Still no reply! When i normally write this on the subject line and resend them email again, they normally reply back. Worth a try.

[TangoMike]

Hi guys can anyone advise me on what I can do I submitted my wifes case on 6th june 2013 and has been almost 11 months I have contacted bhc by email many times but they never reply to my emails. I have told my local mp but hes a joke doesnt seem to want to help. It seem like am at a dead end and cant do anything.

Hi isshy and girl786,

My wife also applied on 6th june 2013 and we have not received any explanation for the delay! Its very frustrating as they don't respond to emails!

InshaAllah we will hear something soon!

[isshy]

Always hope.. I have already tried. I will have to wait and see what happens. I was in Pakistan on holiday and thought I might be taking her back with me looks like I wont be. For all those who have been waiting like me inshallah we all receive a positive response soon.

[ash2006]

september applicant still waiting

[musriz]

Hi there

Does anybody have a number for Gerry's Mirpur.
Any other number apart from 8865 would be appreciated thanks
Preferably a number to call within Pakistan so my hubby can call them

[Shine786]

Hi there

Does anybody have a number for Gerry's Mirpur.
Any other number apart from 8865 would be appreciated thanks
Preferably a number to call within Pakistan so my hubby can call them

You are better off telling him to go there himself, I know it's a drag but last time my hubby rang they told him to come in (got our hopes up) just to tell him it's on hold or some rubbish like that

[HELLO786]

The family friend who got rfc yesterday got visa granted..

Timeline

Applied in Mirpur on 31/03/14
RFC on 29th April 2014
Granted

Applied with 2 jobs and gave 6 months payslips each that is all, no more no less...

Alhumdililah..

But still confused as they gave bang on the requirements 6 months... yet granted within one month.

[HELLO786]

ALSO

is the English requirement for spouse visa still A1 yeah?

Some people are saying B1 and it is confusing me.

[usman81]

Dear readers, do you know how to track applications submitted to Gerry's in Lahore? We were given a receipt with no tracking details on it and on visadropbox site it asks for computer number which I have no clue what it is?

I received email from HO about a week ago confirming that application was sent back to collection centre via a courier but gerry's have not contacted us so far.

Will appreciate your reply.

[zeeh]

[quote="HELLO786




Most likely my application. But I'm still waiting.
But

[musriz]

The family friend who got rfc yesterday got visa granted..

Timeline

Applied in Mirpur on 31/03/14
RFC on 29th April 2014
Granted

Applied with 2 jobs and gave 6 months payslips each that is all, no more no less...

Alhumdililah..

But still confused as they gave bang on the requirements 6 months... yet granted within one month.

Really confusing. Maybe its the type of the job they are in. Some professions may seem more safer to them. Just a thouggt !

[musriz]

Hi there

Does anybody have a number for Gerry's Mirpur.
Any other number apart from 8865 would be appreciated thanks
Preferably a number to call within Pakistan so my hubby can call them

You are better off telling him to go there himself, I know it's a drag but last time my hubby rang they told him to come in (got our hopes up) just to tell him it's on hold or some rubbish like that

Not sure if you can go there without an appointment.

[Girl786]

Hi guys can anyone advise me on what I can do I submitted my wifes case on 6th june 2013 and has been almost 11 months I have contacted bhc by email many times but they never reply to my emails. I have told my local mp but hes a joke doesnt seem to want to help. It seem like am at a dead end and cant do anything.

Hey hi! Hope u okie . Well u know wao my application is on the same state like urz . I applied on 23 may 2013 n its gna be 1 year nxt month n same no reply nothing . Bhc replied me b saying tht app is still under process bla bla . N thy cnt give any time frame of final decission . Well it is so much annoying buh wao v cn do now . Hope v gt a reply soon . V ve waited this much so i guess v should wait bit more .

[Girl786]

[quote="HELLO786




Most likely my application. But I'm still waiting.
But

My application took an year so annoying . Now v dnt even knw when decission ill be made n it ill be a refusal or accpted . OMG if its gna be refusal thn 1 year wasted . Such a waste . N these bhc ppl ve no process nothing except wasting ppl time .

[Girl786]

Some more good news, a family friend applied for his wifes visa on 30th March 2014 in Mirpur and got rfc today to collect! Only 29 days. Wow

No idea what the outcome is, and i have asked what cat m applhe applied under etc.


No idea how the bhc is functioning =/

Hey hi hope u okie . Its been an year for ur application to ????
How annoying is that . Do u really think its worth waiting for a reply for ur appliction ?? I had applied 23/may /2013

[Xiko]

Any December applicant received RFC

Applied 3rd Dec 16 Under Process

Used chat service they said no decision been mad yet
Contacted MP no reply yet

[the_silk_route]

The family friend who got rfc yesterday got visa granted..

Timeline

Applied in Mirpur on 31/03/14
RFC on 29th April 2014
Granted

Applied with 2 jobs and gave 6 months payslips each that is all, no more no less...

Alhumdililah..

But still confused as they gave bang on the requirements 6 months... yet granted within one month.

Do you know which category they applied under? Cat A or CAT B?

Any idea of what other documents they also submitted as supporting evidence for the visa case?

[zeeh]

The family friend who got rfc yesterday got visa granted..

Timeline

Applied in Mirpur on 31/03/14
RFC on 29th April 2014
Granted

Applied with 2 jobs and gave 6 months payslips each that is all, no more no less...

Alhumdililah..

But still confused as they gave bang on the requirements 6 months... yet granted within one month.

Do you know which category they applied under? Cat A or CAT B?

Any idea of what other documents they also submitted as supporting evidence for the visa case?

If they applied with six months payslip it is CAT A

[fn286]

Dear readers, do you know how to track applications submitted to Gerry's in Lahore? We were given a receipt with no tracking details on it and on visadropbox site it asks for computer number which I have no clue what it is?

I received email from HO about a week ago confirming that application was sent back to collection centre via a courier but gerry's have not contacted us so far.

Will appreciate your reply.

Dear usman81,

The only way to track new applications is internatonal enquiry helpline (email, chat, phone) ... When did you apply for the visa? what visa category?

That email from HO... it came to you or the applicant?

[shahid78]

Hey everyone

Just thought i'll share that the tracking service is back and running. Use this link to check your application status:

https://www.vfsglobal.org/UKG-PassportT ... /ddzHqXg==

hi...

is this link for old applications only (before 24-03-14) ? I think gerry's receipts for new applications have GWF reference numbers only which doesn't work on this link?

Hi im not sure to be honest, but my husband applied back in September 2013 and it works for him and at that time he was given GWF number and reference number. His refernce number works for tracking, not sure about GWF number, you might be right though maybe it does work only for old applicants.

Can any body tell how we can give app reference number in the URL, https://www.vfsglobal.org/ukg-passportt ... =&ErrMsg=1' but for some reason its telling me my receipt number is incorrect, Receipt number is in a format PAK xxxxxxx AT, i m not putting space between them still unable to get status of dependent visa application, i have put correct DOB as well, can any body guide that what is am doing wrong - i also checked with 'GWF' number but it still does not work

[ALWAYSHOPE]

To Shahid78

Your application ref number should start like this ISL/ISB. The first 3 digits are a code to where you applied from. The example i gave is for submitting application at Islamabad gerrys.

When did you apply? Maybe it doesnt work for you because you applied after a certain date.

[shahid78]

To Shahid78

Your application ref number should start like this ISL/ISB. The first 3 digits are a code to where you applied from. The example i gave is for submitting application at Islamabad gerrys.

When did you apply? Maybe it doesnt work for you because you applied after a certain date.

i applied on 23-04-2014, but i was not given any receipt having format ISL/ISB i was given receipt which have barcode number like PAK xxxxxxx AT, no other receipt is given.

Thanks for reply hopefully i can get further assistance