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Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

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fawad iftikhar
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by fawad iftikhar » Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:34 am

rudey786 wrote:Salaam all... so good to see so many people getting calls today! In Sha Allah you are all successful in getting your/your spouses visas.

Can everyone either update their signiture of where and when they applied or include this in their comments when giving everyone an update? This will save everyone having to always ask :D
thanks.

AOA,
Any update on Aug/Sept applicants from Karachi? is karachi way behind all other cities? i have not heard anything new recently :(
bio-metrics(Khi)- 02 Sept 14
RFC 24 dec 14 : rejected on financial grounds
Jan 8 15 : appealed (oral) inside the UK
Feb 23 15 : notice of pending appeal with ECM deadline till 6 June 2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by sophia20 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:37 am

nabeelsultan2000 wrote:the Questions asked in interview

i will give you guys Brief topics u will have an idea

Names (both)

Date Of Births (Both)

How you Met?

when you first Met?

who told you about your Wife/Spouse

What does She Do?

Where When your marriage was arranged?

Met In person? Where When

when your relation started

how do you contact

how often you contact

when you last contacted

who was in marriage?

have you met her/ his family

your sister name ? ( they might ask mother or father or brothers name)

name of children (if he/she have)

date of birth of children ( try memorising it, i told him the ages coz i was unable to remember u should at least know age)
Lol ur funny! Why wouldn't u know ur child's date of birth?! Why would u have to memorise it for? Lol that's pathetic like my husband! Id be surprised if most ppl even remember they have kids lol no offence to u but that's just wrong lol

greattaurus99
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by greattaurus99 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 7:21 am

In the name of Allah, The most gracious the most merciful

Brothers & Sisters, Alhamdulillah with the grace of Allah Almighty and with your prayers I have been granted Spouse Visa today.

Thank you for your duas and support throughout these past few months.

Here is my timeline:

Applied Visa: 31 July 2014
Visa issued: 09 Dec 2014
134 Working days (including weekends)
Syed Salman Gilani
31/07/2014: Biometrics & Application - Islamabad
14/10/2014: Pre assessment and online verification done
10/11/2014: Not yet been assessed by an ECO
26/11/2014: In Progress
05/12/2014: Further enquiries/checks
10/12/2014: Call from Gerry's
11/12/2014: VISA GRANTED :)

Asim khan
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Asim khan » Thu Dec 11, 2014 7:37 am

Great news greattaurus

Sigh Of relief hun ..
Btw urs shud be 90 working days the way i see it

greattaurus99
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by greattaurus99 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 7:38 am

Asim khan wrote:Great news greattaurus

Sigh Of relief hun ..
Btw urs shud be 90 working days the way i see it
yeah its abt 98 days excluding saturday sunday i guess
Syed Salman Gilani
31/07/2014: Biometrics & Application - Islamabad
14/10/2014: Pre assessment and online verification done
10/11/2014: Not yet been assessed by an ECO
26/11/2014: In Progress
05/12/2014: Further enquiries/checks
10/12/2014: Call from Gerry's
11/12/2014: VISA GRANTED :)

greattaurus99
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by greattaurus99 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 7:48 am

LIST OF DOCUMENTS

Evidence of Identity

Passport of Applicant (mine)
Previous passport of Applicant (mine)
Copy of passport of Applicant's Wife in UK
Applicant (mine) Pre-Departure TB Test
SUO7

Evidence of Relationship

Marriage Registration Certificate
Nikkah Nama
Affidavit of Applicant's Wife in UK
Decree Absolute for Applicant's Wife in UK
Flight bookings
Various photographs
Phone log
Viber messages
Facebook messages
Various cards & letters

Evidence of Adequate Accommodation

Letter from Housing Association enclosing the tenancy
agreement
Council Tax bill
Dee Valley bill

Evidence of Adequate Maintenance

Letter of employment of Applicant's Wife in UK
Wage slips of Applicant's Wife in UK
P60 of Applicant's Wife in UK
Letter from the Department of Work and Pensions regarding
Disability Living Allowance
Letter from Flintshire County Council regarding Housing Benefit
Letter from HMCR regarding Child Tax Credits and Working Tax
Credits
Applicant's Wife in UK's bank statements
Letter from Applicant (mine) employer
Wage slips for Applicant (mine)
Bank statements for Applicant (mine)

Evidence of English language

Applicant (mine) IELTS 7.0 Band
Syed Salman Gilani
31/07/2014: Biometrics & Application - Islamabad
14/10/2014: Pre assessment and online verification done
10/11/2014: Not yet been assessed by an ECO
26/11/2014: In Progress
05/12/2014: Further enquiries/checks
10/12/2014: Call from Gerry's
11/12/2014: VISA GRANTED :)

taj14
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by taj14 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:00 am

unfortunately
visa has been refused :(
i m upset

greattaurus99
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by greattaurus99 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:01 am

taj14 wrote:unfortunately
visa has been refused :(
i m upset
OMG i am so sorry to hear that taj14. Why what happened??
Syed Salman Gilani
31/07/2014: Biometrics & Application - Islamabad
14/10/2014: Pre assessment and online verification done
10/11/2014: Not yet been assessed by an ECO
26/11/2014: In Progress
05/12/2014: Further enquiries/checks
10/12/2014: Call from Gerry's
11/12/2014: VISA GRANTED :)

b41
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by b41 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:01 am

greattaurus99 wrote:In the name of Allah, The most gracious the most merciful

Brothers & Sisters, Alhamdulillah with the grace of Allah Almighty and with your prayers I have been granted Spouse Visa today.

Thank you for your duas and support throughout these past few months.

Here is my timeline:

Applied Visa: 31 July 2014
Visa issued: 09 Dec 2014
134 Working days (including weekends)
Congratulations! That's great news!

b41
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by b41 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:02 am

taj14 wrote:unfortunately
visa has been refused :(
i m upset
So sorry to hear that, what was the reason for refusal?

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Sugarplum786 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:43 am

greattaurus99 wrote:In the name of Allah, The most gracious the most merciful

Brothers & Sisters, Alhamdulillah with the grace of Allah Almighty and with your prayers I have been granted Spouse Visa today.

Thank you for your duas and support throughout these past few months.

Here is my timeline:

Applied Visa: 31 July 2014
Visa issued: 09 Dec 2014
134 Working days (including weekends)
Congratulationnssss!!!!! Good luck for your future please pray for us remaining xx my afriemd has got her visa today toooo!! I Guess its a lucky day she applied in July aswell anyway wish u all the best :)))
Documents submitted in Mirpur on 26/11/14
Documents forwarded to BHC in Islamabad 26/11/14
Documents received in Islamabad 27/11/14
Documents not yet checked by ECO 05/12/14

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by taj14 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:45 am

b41 wrote:
taj14 wrote:unfortunately
visa has been refused :(
i m upset
So sorry to hear that, what was the reason for refusal?
i m very upset.
i pray to ALLAH that no one undergoes such heartache.
we have been in relationship for almost 5 years.
i got engaged in 2010.
i cannot bare this refusal .
i'll post reason for refusal after some time.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Sugarplum786 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 8:49 am

taj14 wrote:
b41 wrote:
taj14 wrote:unfortunately
visa has been refused :(
i m upset
So sorry to hear that, what was the reason for refusal?
i m very upset.
i pray to ALLAH that no one undergoes such heartache.
we have been in relationship for almost 5 years.
i got engaged in 2010.
i cannot bare this refusal .
i'll post reason for refusal after some time.
aww bless you stay strong, I know the heartache that terrible feeling when a visa is refused :( :'( inshallah I hope your visas granted very soon x
Documents submitted in Mirpur on 26/11/14
Documents forwarded to BHC in Islamabad 26/11/14
Documents received in Islamabad 27/11/14
Documents not yet checked by ECO 05/12/14

b41
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by b41 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:05 am

taj14 wrote:
b41 wrote:
taj14 wrote:unfortunately
visa has been refused :(
i m upset
So sorry to hear that, what was the reason for refusal?
i m very upset.
i pray to ALLAH that no one undergoes such heartache.
we have been in relationship for almost 5 years.
i got engaged in 2010.
i cannot bare this refusal .
i'll post reason for refusal after some time.
Inshallah it gets sorted for you quickly, stay strong don't let this put you down

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Nm.123 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:07 am

Alhamdulliah after 3 & Half years of marriage Visa has been Granted!!! Extremeley happy right now!
It feels like a dream thought this day would never come.

Inshallah everyone else waiting should hear good news my duas are with you all

b41
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by b41 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:08 am

Nm.123 wrote:Alhamdulliah after 3 & Half years of marriage Visa has been Granted!!! Extremeley happy right now!
It feels like a dream thought this day would never come.

Inshallah everyone else waiting should hear good news my duas are with you all
Congratulations Nm! Wish you all the best in the future!

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Sugarplum786 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:09 am

Nm.123 wrote:Alhamdulliah after 3 & Half years of marriage Visa has been Granted!!! Extremeley happy right now!
It feels like a dream thought this day would never come.

Inshallah everyone else waiting should hear good news my duas are with you all
congratulations so happy for u mashallah may u both live a happy successful life inshallah ameen xx keep us alp in ur prayers x
Documents submitted in Mirpur on 26/11/14
Documents forwarded to BHC in Islamabad 26/11/14
Documents received in Islamabad 27/11/14
Documents not yet checked by ECO 05/12/14

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Nm.123 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:11 am

Greattauras99: Congratulations finally the day has come for you aswell!! Hope you have a succesful life with ur spouse


Taj14: I can actually feel what your going through as Ive been through it all, dont let yourself down keep your head up high and inshallah it will be okay, its all just a matter of luck and time I guess, can you please let us know the reason of refusal?

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Ket1 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:46 am

sophia20 wrote:Hi guys going to be applying again soon, just want to know if its necessary or in the rules that spouses passport/nic card (photocopies) have to be attested by lawyer/solicitor in Pakistan?! Because I'm sure I've read that some people got this done.
Thanks! :)
And congrats to everyone who have got their visas recently! :)
hi do u mean the applicants documents? in that case they dont need to as u give them the original passport anyway and they see the NIC card when u go to apply so they should not have to be attested.
Applied Lahore: 10 October 2013
Refused: 09 September 2014
Re-applied Lahore: 24 September 2014
Application Processed: 02 January 2015
VISA GRANTED ALHAMDULLILAH: 06 January 2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Ket1 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:48 am

greattaurus99 wrote:In the name of Allah, The most gracious the most merciful

Brothers & Sisters, Alhamdulillah with the grace of Allah Almighty and with your prayers I have been granted Spouse Visa today.

Thank you for your duas and support throughout these past few months.

Here is my timeline:

Applied Visa: 31 July 2014
Visa issued: 09 Dec 2014
134 Working days (including weekends)
congrats!! al the best for the future, please continue to prey for us all
Applied Lahore: 10 October 2013
Refused: 09 September 2014
Re-applied Lahore: 24 September 2014
Application Processed: 02 January 2015
VISA GRANTED ALHAMDULLILAH: 06 January 2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Ket1 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:50 am

taj14 wrote:
b41 wrote:
taj14 wrote:unfortunately
visa has been refused :(
i m upset
So sorry to hear that, what was the reason for refusal?
i m very upset.
i pray to ALLAH that no one undergoes such heartache.
we have been in relationship for almost 5 years.
i got engaged in 2010.
i cannot bare this refusal .
i'll post reason for refusal after some time.
i am so sory to hear this belave me ino the feeling its heart breakig, u take ur time ino u probably dont want to speak about it now. never let this break u, keep trying and inshallah it will happen
Applied Lahore: 10 October 2013
Refused: 09 September 2014
Re-applied Lahore: 24 September 2014
Application Processed: 02 January 2015
VISA GRANTED ALHAMDULLILAH: 06 January 2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Ket1 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:51 am

Nm.123 wrote:Alhamdulliah after 3 & Half years of marriage Visa has been Granted!!! Extremeley happy right now!
It feels like a dream thought this day would never come.

Inshallah everyone else waiting should hear good news my duas are with you all
thats amazing news u have waited so long i can imagine u must b going crazy with excitement ryt nw! congrats and all the best x
Applied Lahore: 10 October 2013
Refused: 09 September 2014
Re-applied Lahore: 24 September 2014
Application Processed: 02 January 2015
VISA GRANTED ALHAMDULLILAH: 06 January 2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by greattaurus99 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:54 am

Nm.123 wrote:Alhamdulliah after 3 & Half years of marriage Visa has been Granted!!! Extremeley happy right now!
It feels like a dream thought this day would never come.

Inshallah everyone else waiting should hear good news my duas are with you all
Congratulations. I got mine today as well :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Syed Salman Gilani
31/07/2014: Biometrics & Application - Islamabad
14/10/2014: Pre assessment and online verification done
10/11/2014: Not yet been assessed by an ECO
26/11/2014: In Progress
05/12/2014: Further enquiries/checks
10/12/2014: Call from Gerry's
11/12/2014: VISA GRANTED :)

greattaurus99
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by greattaurus99 » Thu Dec 11, 2014 9:56 am

sophia20 wrote:Hi guys going to be applying again soon, just want to know if its necessary or in the rules that spouses passport/nic card (photocopies) have to be attested by lawyer/solicitor in Pakistan?! Because I'm sure I've read that some people got this done.
Thanks! :)
And congrats to everyone who have got their visas recently! :)
no u dont need to get anything attested. i never did
Syed Salman Gilani
31/07/2014: Biometrics & Application - Islamabad
14/10/2014: Pre assessment and online verification done
10/11/2014: Not yet been assessed by an ECO
26/11/2014: In Progress
05/12/2014: Further enquiries/checks
10/12/2014: Call from Gerry's
11/12/2014: VISA GRANTED :)

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Asim khan » Thu Dec 11, 2014 10:14 am

CongraTs Nm .

Taj
sorry to Hear Abt ur refusal ..keep trying .. stay Strong ..

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