Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[Ibbzy]

Salam, my wife applied on the 27th august from islamabad...i do beleive the ECO are just taking it easy and not bothering with Pakistani applications much. Anyway i hope it happens within the next couple weeks if notthen mid jan i think as they will be off for Christmas right?

HI, Can you please let me know when you hear anything because then October applicants will probably hear soon after that.

Salam,

Well i started chasing it up myself after 12 weeks had elapsed, i rang up to find what was happening, to which i was told that the application was in process. the following week i emailed and received a response asking for further details as it has been over 12 weeks, once i gave those details, i was emailed and told my wifes application has been escalated, to the relevant department and i should receive a reply within 5 working days, after 4 days i received an email saying that the online application and pre asessment have been concluded just further enquiries to be done. After another 2 days i received and email saying that the passport is now in the BHC islamabad but unfortunately the processing is taking long and they wont be able to conclude the application within the published customer service standard but they hope to get it done asap and once its done they will email again and send documents to the visa application centre, so just waiting again, its going to be 15+ weeks on wednesday i believe

Regards:
Ibz

[mooty]

Between what hours one can collect the documents from from VAC Lahore?

[Obie]

Friend's brother's situation

Application type: Spouse Visa
Application Date: 02 September (Submitted Lahore)
Phone call to employer: 03 November
Application Approved and Passport Collected: 04 December

Employer received call to verify employment and salary.

Friend's situation.

Application type: Spouse Visa
Application Date: 02 September (Submitted Lahore)
Application Result: Still Pending

Please try and lower the tone of your post.

It was a close call, but I decided not to ban you.

Please try not to Insult fellow users

[Maria123]

Salam, my wife applied on the 27th august from islamabad...i do beleive the ECO are just taking it easy and not bothering with Pakistani applications much. Anyway i hope it happens within the next couple weeks if notthen mid jan i think as they will be off for Christmas right?

HI, Can you please let me know when you hear anything because then October applicants will probably hear soon after that.

Salam,

Well i started chasing it up myself after 12 weeks had elapsed, i rang up to find what was happening, to which i was told that the application was in process. the following week i emailed and received a response asking for further details as it has been over 12 weeks, once i gave those details, i was emailed and told my wifes application has been escalated, to the relevant department and i should receive a reply within 5 working days, after 4 days i received an email saying that the online application and pre asessment have been concluded just further enquiries to be done. After another 2 days i received and email saying that the passport is now in the BHC islamabad but unfortunately the processing is taking long and they wont be able to conclude the application within the published customer service standard but they hope to get it done asap and once its done they will email again and send documents to the visa application centre, so just waiting again, its going to be 15+ weeks on wednesday i believe

Regards:
Ibz

Wslaam,

So basically most of the process on your application has been completed. I have a feeling you will hear within this month or early January. Good Luck!!

[Ibbzy]

In sha Allah!!!

Does anyone know after collecting your passport how long do you have to travel out of the country? Ive heard various things like 21 days 28 days to 3 months?
Regards:
Ibz

[nabeelsultan2000]

They have conducted interviews in July this year due to concern around the authenticity of English Language tests. Do you have anything peculiar around your case? what language test have taken? They rarely conduct interview now a days though. All the best!

IELTS 7 bands

[nabeelsultan2000]

Assalam o alikum........done my interview today at BHC so tired will give you details Tomorrow insha ALLAH

[Asim khan]

Nabeelsultan
If u dont mind me asking what was ur interview about ..what was the urgency ..?did u go bhc for that ..whats the atmosphère like ..

[Asim khan]

Ibzzy did u apply From Islamabad.. i applied same date as u ..

[Ibbzy]

Asim, yes my wife applied on the 27th August 11:30am appointment VIP service and yep at islamabad

[saiqahK]

hi


BilalMohammed

did you have a delcaration for your savings ? or just your bank statements

[Maria123]

In sha Allah!!!

Does anyone know after collecting your passport how long do you have to travel out of the country? Ive heard various things like 21 days 28 days to 3 months?
Regards:
Ibz

After collecting the passport your wife will have 3 months to travel as her visa will be for 33 months which will include 3 months travel time. However it would be best to travel asap because incase you plan to go pakistan again wothin the 33months for holiday or something, it will give you more time.

[th3]

For those Appealing a decision, here's the process:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... ures-apl01

Then you get an "ECM Appeal Review":
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... view-apl07

As a side... BHC Document Verification is done by another branch within the Visa section, not an ECO (Visa Support Assistant). Here's a typical sample: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... xample.pdf

Detailed Document Report: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... xample.pdf

[fawad iftikhar]

Salam, my wife applied on the 27th august from islamabad...i do beleive the ECO are just taking it easy and not bothering with Pakistani applications much. Anyway i hope it happens within the next couple weeks if notthen mid jan i think as they will be off for Christmas right?

HI, Can you please let me know when you hear anything because then October applicants will probably hear soon after that.

Salam,

Well i started chasing it up myself after 12 weeks had elapsed, i rang up to find what was happening, to which i was told that the application was in process. the following week i emailed and received a response asking for further details as it has been over 12 weeks, once i gave those details, i was emailed and told my wifes application has been escalated, to the relevant department and i should receive a reply within 5 working days, after 4 days i received an email saying that the online application and pre asessment have been concluded just further enquiries to be done. After another 2 days i received and email saying that the passport is now in the BHC islamabad but unfortunately the processing is taking long and they wont be able to conclude the application within the published customer service standard but they hope to get it done asap and once its done they will email again and send documents to the visa application centre, so just waiting again, its going to be 15+ weeks on wednesday i believe

Regards:
Ibz

Aoa Ibbzy,

I also applied 4 days after you but i applied from Karachi. Please keep me posted if you hear back from them any soon

[BilalMohammed]

hi


BilalMohammed

Yes you need to have a delcaration for your savings ? or just your bank statements

No declaration as well, because they need to know where the savings have come from for e.g employment, gift. and also confirm its legal savings.

[Miss Sunshine]

In sha Allah!!!

Does anyone know after collecting your passport how long do you have to travel out of the country? Ive heard various things like 21 days 28 days to 3 months?
Regards:
Ibz

Hi Ibzzy,

My hubby came over last week. We were told he needed to travel within 3 months but I made sure he was over within 28 days just to be on the safe side. I think it will looks better for the ILR application if the person arrives quicker. Plus you want to be with your spouse ASAP after months of stress right?

[Miss Sunshine]

Th3,

So sad to hear you didn't get the visa. Sometimes these ECO's are so friggin heartless, they just don't care! Keep your chin up and don't lose hope. Trust in Allah swa and He will reward you soon. Praying for you Bro.

[greattaurus99]

Assalam o alikum........done my interview today at BHC so tired will give you details Tomorrow insha ALLAH

Waiting for your reply bro. As my case is exactly like urs my wife in receipt of DLA. We also applied on financial exemption basis. Applied in July 31st. Did they ring you or sent an email to setup the interview date and time. What questions they asked u and your mrs ? Thanks

[Nm.123]

Recieved the email today to say my Visa application has been processed. Remember me in your prayers people hopefully its positive news!

[mooty]

@Nm.123. Good Luck! I hope that it's going to be a good news!

[Miss Sunshine]

Recieved the email today to say my Visa application has been processed. Remember me in your prayers people hopefully its positive news!

Good Luck Nm.123! Praying it's good news for you...

[taj14]

FiNALLY i have got the email.

Dear Customer,

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. THIS MAILBOX IS NOT MONITORED.

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. Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre before they have contacted you.

You are reminded that you should avoid making travel plans until you have collected your passport.
If you need to contact us you can do so via our International Enquiry Service at www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk

Kind regards,

UK Visas and Immigration
British High Commission Islamabad
www.gov.uk/ukvi

now i m waiting for call from gerry's to collect passport.
pray for me.

[reggie123]

FiNALLY i have got the email.

Dear Customer,

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. THIS MAILBOX IS NOT MONITORED.

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. Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre before they have contacted you.

You are reminded that you should avoid making travel plans until you have collected your passport.
If you need to contact us you can do so via our International Enquiry Service at http://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk

Kind regards,

UK Visas and Immigration
British High Commission Islamabad
http://www.gov.uk/ukvi

now i m waiting for call from gerry's to collect passport.
pray for me.

Taj14,

Inshallah it will be good news, when did you apply ?

[greattaurus99]

FiNALLY i have got the email.

Dear Customer,

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. THIS MAILBOX IS NOT MONITORED.

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. Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre before they have contacted you.

You are reminded that you should avoid making travel plans until you have collected your passport.
If you need to contact us you can do so via our International Enquiry Service at http://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk

Kind regards,

UK Visas and Immigration
British High Commission Islamabad
http://www.gov.uk/ukvi

now i m waiting for call from gerry's to collect passport.
pray for me.

congrats ..... inshallah ur visa will be granted.

[greattaurus99]

Recieved the email today to say my Visa application has been processed. Remember me in your prayers people hopefully its positive news!

inshallah it will be a good news and ur visa will be granted