Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[phaara]

some very experienced uncle told me and what ever he said to any one in past everything was correct..

but hope for the best

and yes may n June people got before us.. its really unfair

[aneesa786]

some very experienced uncle told me and what ever he said to any one in past everything was correct..

but hope for the best

and yes may n June people got before us.. its really unfair

Okay well I got that response a month and a half ago as well as on Monday and still not heard anything so can't say its too accurate that rfc is close if they say that its waiting to be assessed lol

[musriz]

There seems to be a backlog or delay on Dec/Jan applications , yet April, May June applications have been processed quickly.
Seriously very unfair on us !!

Musriz, I think from May applications were being dealt at decision making hubs? And the ones before went to BHC Islamabad? That's how I see it as we never got an e-mail last time when we applied. This time round we did mentioning it went to the decision making hub, in the city which we applied in.

Prayforus- this could be the case. So unfair though for previous applicants. Many from even before me.
Thanks for your input.

[haider12]

we got our visa!
here's our timeline:

Submission of Online Application: 18-May-2014
Submission of Application at VSF: 21-May-2014 (Islamabad)
Receipt of Application by BHC: 21-May-2014

Request for Additional Documents: 10-June-2014 (via Phone call)
Acknowledgement of Receipt: 11-June-2014 (via Email)

Request for Additional Documents (Again) : 12-June-2014
Documents Sent (again. this time obtained from the bank with a stamp) : 13-June-2014

RFC: 19-June-2014
Visa granted. Stamped: 18-june-2014

All of your individual problems and solutions were of monumental help be it in providing support or raising our moral. Really grateful to you all for sharing your problems at the board.

We applied for Category A and Cash savings. i personally think it was the cash savings that got us through.

we did not submit a P60

Well that very good news.

What questions did they asked from you, As i got a call from them but i was at work so straight went voice mail they didn't leave any message. i am worried now. can you please share ur experience i waited all day today for their call but no call today .

they asked my name, my spouse's name, my mother's name and my date of birth to confirm that i am the right person to talk to . then the caller asked me about my bank statements. he was very nice and provided me with a few options on how to send those to them .

i personally think that if they are asking for more information, it means that they are atleast going through your file and that its not sitting on a desk collecting dust.

[zeeh]

[zeeh]

This is the letter i received from my mp today but im happy to know they got my p60s.

[HELLO786]

we got our visa!
here's our timeline:

Submission of Online Application: 18-May-2014
Submission of Application at VSF: 21-May-2014 (Islamabad)
Receipt of Application by BHC: 21-May-2014

Request for Additional Documents: 10-June-2014 (via Phone call)
Acknowledgement of Receipt: 11-June-2014 (via Email)

Request for Additional Documents (Again) : 12-June-2014
Documents Sent (again. this time obtained from the bank with a stamp) : 13-June-2014

RFC: 19-June-2014
Visa granted. Stamped: 18-june-2014

All of your individual problems and solutions were of monumental help be it in providing support or raising our moral. Really grateful to you all for sharing your problems at the board.

We applied for Category A and Cash savings. i personally think it was the cash savings that got us through.

we did not submit a P60

Congrats


Did you have an issue with your net income not matching what went into your account?

I am currently having this issue... If you did how did you get it around it?

Would appreciate any help

[ALWAYSHOPE]

To Nadizee

Congratulations to you too. I didnt ntice you also got visa granted.

Thanx it's ok u didn,t notice,,,although I was suffering like u from 2012 atlast with the help of Allah visa granted ,,

I am very happy for you. Please remember me in your dua's. I really hope my suffering comes to an end soon

[ALWAYSHOPE]

we got our visa!
here's our timeline:

Submission of Online Application: 18-May-2014
Submission of Application at VSF: 21-May-2014 (Islamabad)
Receipt of Application by BHC: 21-May-2014

Request for Additional Documents: 10-June-2014 (via Phone call)
Acknowledgement of Receipt: 11-June-2014 (via Email)

Request for Additional Documents (Again) : 12-June-2014
Documents Sent (again. this time obtained from the bank with a stamp) : 13-June-2014

RFC: 19-June-2014
Visa granted. Stamped: 18-june-2014

All of your individual problems and solutions were of monumental help be it in providing support or raising our moral. Really grateful to you all for sharing your problems at the board.

We applied for Category A and Cash savings. i personally think it was the cash savings that got us through.

we did not submit a P60

Congratulations to you. Can you please share what reason your application was on hold and what additional documents you sent them. Thanks

[HELLO786]

Hi me again... I need advice from those that can shed some light just some general advice!

As I have mentioned before for 2 weeks my wage slips show net 226 whereas i was paid 237.88 into account.
As soon as this happened the employer asked me to pay him back the difference from 237.88 and 226 as i should have been paid into account 226. So to pay him back the overpaid amount for 2 weeks was 23.76 and i did this straight away through my account.

Does this then mean as i transferred that overpaid amount back into the employers account that my wages for them two weeks will then become 226 as obviously i paid employer back I didn't keep the overpaid amount?

To prove this I have

a) the overpaid amount going back into the employers business account on my bank statement
b) the employers bank statement showing him receiving that 23.76
b) an employers letter explaining it was his mistake
c) the accountants letter confirming that the wage was 226 but employer made an error and it has been rectified
d) bank receipt stamped and signed on the date i had transferred the overpaid money back.


What does everyone think?


Please be honest.... I'll be applying 3rd time couldn't bare suffering again!

[asiabi]

Hi

I have submitted my documents on the 30th of April , I work in a school and also am self employed. I received an email saying that more enquires are being made . Should I be worried and what does it mean ???

[musriz]

Hi me again... I need advice from those that can shed some light just some general advice!

As I have mentioned before for 2 weeks my wage slips show net 226 whereas i was paid 237.88 into account.
As soon as this happened the employer asked me to pay him back the difference from 237.88 and 226 as i should have been paid into account 226. So to pay him back the overpaid amount for 2 weeks was 23.76 and i did this straight away through my account.

Does this then mean as i transferred that overpaid amount back into the employers account that my wages for them two weeks will then become 226 as obviously i paid employer back I didn't keep the overpaid amount?

To prove this I have

a) the overpaid amount going back into the employers business account on my bank statement
b) the employers bank statement showing him receiving that 23.76
b) an employers letter explaining it was his mistake
c) the accountants letter confirming that the wage was 226 but employer made an error and it has been rectified
d) bank receipt stamped and signed on the date i had transferred the overpaid money back.


What does everyone think?


Please be honest.... I'll be applying 3rd time couldn't bare suffering again!

Your employer made a mistake . Mistakes do happen, main thing is you have every proof to prove it was mistake.
In my view I think you should be ok.

[musriz]

This is the letter i received from my mp today but im happy to know they got my p60s.

Zeeh how did you send your P60, was it through your MP ?
If so, did your MP email scanned copies to BHC or send the originals to them.
I am going to see my MP Saturday morning for the very same reason. What should I suggest to my MP. I have my P60 and Employment History from HMRC which I need to send to BHC.
Thanks

[saf786]

HEy how are people tracking their applications ??

Thanks

[Sister2014]

Salaams

Can anyone shed light on this please?

My application date is 21.12.13 from mirpur

Thank you for contacting the United Kingdom Visas & Immigrations (UKVI) international enquiry service. May I kindly inform you that your application has been received, however, there is a minor delay in your application due to a further enquire is required. In a case where you are required to provide a further information and/or document you will soon to be contacted.

[muskaan1987]

My husband also received an acknowledgement letter

Does this mean I should be getting a rfc soon

[MAH_CMMG]

Sorry HELLO786, I am not authorised to read private messages yet - Our gross income was the same all through out, just the net pay was different. The overpaid amount if £34 in our case was paid back to the employer in cash not via the account. This was a mutual agreement between me and my employer of which I sent a copy of to BHC. We also contacted our MP, to which the BHC Islamabad replied to as that the ECO doesn't find it credible that a small employer can not issue the correct payslips etc etc...so that's our story

[MAH_CMMG]

the issue we had was with the student-loan-amount deductions which let to difference in the net pay...

[zeeh]

This is the letter i received from my mp today but im happy to know they got my p60s.

Zeeh how did you send your P60, was it through your MP ?
If so, did your MP email scanned copies to BHC or send the originals to them.
I am going to see my MP Saturday morning for the very same reason. What should I suggest to my MP. I have my P60 and Employment History from HMRC which I need to send to BHC.
Thanks

Scan them attached to e mail and send your Mp with your request,you don't need to see you Mp.

[Nadizee]

To Nadizee

Congratulations to you too. I didnt ntice you also got visa granted.

Thanx it's ok u didn,t notice,,,although I was suffering like u from 2012 atlast with the help of Allah visa granted ,,

I am very happy for you. Please remember me in your dua's. I really hope my suffering comes to an end soon

Thank u vry much,,,,in Shaa Allah Allah will help u all nd sufferings gona end very soon in Shaa Allah,,,,
I want to say thanx All of u who help me on this forum nd did dua for me my prayers r with all of u,,,,,
May Allah pak bless all of us in holy Ramazan

[musriz]

Thanks Zeeh - how long did it take from you emailing your scanned copies of P60, to your MP forwarding them and BHC receiving them ?

[HELLO786]

Sorry HELLO786, I am not authorised to read private messages yet - Our gross income was the same ed our MP, to which the BHC Islamabad replied to as that the ECO doesn't find it credible that a small employer can not issue the correct payslips etc etc...so that's our story

Oh i see so sorry to hear that its so annoying! My discrepancy is within 2 wage slips. The amount i paid back through our accounts which i reckon should be more than enough evidence, we got a letter from the accountant to show that once submitted u cannot change the net income of a slip . .

I am still now very scared but we have spoken to two lawyerz who have said we have sufficient proof so far to show money was paid back etc. I am seeing anther lawyer today again but either i am really put off .


I do think that our circumstances are different and the way we dealt with the issue.


If u dont mind me asking did u consult a lawyer before submitting?

And was it just 3 pay slips that had the difference of net income compared to amount ?

Thnk u so much for ur help !

[Shine786]

Thank you for contacting the United Kingdom Visas and Immigration
international enquiry service.

Please be informed a decision in your application has been delayed whilst
further enquiries are conducted. The British High Commission will contact
you via email or phone call regarding this matter.

We hope that this has answered your query. For any further details, or
should you need to contact us again please refer to our website at
https://ukvi-international.faq-help.com/

Kind regards,
Maelany




Anyone else had an email like this? If so how long did they have to wait? Any advice ?

[shahjee123]

By the Grace of Almighty Allah
A Good news from a september 2013 applicant i got my VISA GRANTED TODAY FINALLY ...

My timeline:

applied 16 september 2013
with BHC : 27 september 2013
Visa granted and collected : 20 June 2014 (same Day)

I pray for everyone out there who are still waiting keep bugging UKVI and push them by asking them and do get MP involved or say to them we have to escalate this matter further. And inshAllah ur visas are gonna be sortied quickly.To all my fellow beings waiting for there visas to come back patience is the key to success and numerous prayers and faith in Allah can do it all its just about time when allah wants it to be done it will be done on that day not a day before not a day after so have faith in Allah and have patience. I have waited nearly 10 months to get my visa and numerous times they said its under process and further checks are being held it doesn't at all means ITS ON HOLD so please for God sake stop putting things in peoples mind.If its on hold they will let you know by every means of communication and if anyone wants to ask any questions regarding my application i would be very happy to help u all.

PS can anyone tell me how to get a TB testappointment qiuckly :/
Would appreciate every help

Regards,
SHAH

[prayforus]

Shahjee123, many congratulations, the patience payed off.

Could you please share where you applied from, and the category you used.