Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[roger354]

@December1st i applied from islamabad on 8th december

[rudey786]

wooo hooooo

Shukar Allhumdulliah. Hubby went and collected passport and has been granted visa!!
Sooooo relieved!

Will post a list of docs and full timeline later x

Thanks everyone for your wishes x

[hope786]

wooo hooooo

Shukar Allhumdulliah. Hubby went and collected passport and has been granted visa!!
Sooooo relieved!

Will post a list of docs and full timeline later x

Thanks everyone for your wishes x

Aww Loads Of Congrats To You & Your Hubby !!!!

[Sugarplum786]

wooo hooooo

Shukar Allhumdulliah. Hubby went and collected passport and has been granted visa!!
Sooooo relieved!

Will post a list of docs and full timeline later x

Thanks everyone for your wishes x

congratulations amazing news mashallah!! Going thru the same feeling as u it sure does feel good mashallah mashallah may u both live a happy and successful life inshallah ameen xx

[Mrs N]

Alhamdulillah visa stamped such a relief! Thank u everyone for Ur duas

May everyone's long wait come to an end soon

Mrs N xx

[hope786]

Alhamdulillah visa stamped such a relief! Thank u everyone for Ur duas

May everyone's long wait come to an end soon

Mrs N xx

Congrats Mrs N
Really happy for you both !!

[Kuzak]

After escalation yesterday today i received following response, could someone please shed some light on it?

Thank you for contacting the UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
Service.

We 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. They stated that "Application concluded and will be
sent to VAC in due course. The applicant will be contacted through VAC once
the documents are ready for collection."

[Kuzak]

Alhamdulillah visa stamped such a relief! Thank u everyone for Ur duas

May everyone's long wait come to an end soon

Mrs N xx

MashaAllah, Mubarak.

[roger354]

After escalation yesterday today i received following response, could someone please shed some light on it?

Thank you for contacting the UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
Service.

We 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. They stated that "Application concluded and will be
sent to VAC in due course. The applicant will be contacted through VAC once
the documents are ready for collection."

means your application has been processed now wait for 2 emails inshallah best of luck mate.

[hope786]

Salaam, is there any November applicants still left who haven't yet heard anything?

Thanks

[AMB1]

Salaam, is there any November applicants still left who haven't yet heard anything?

Thanks

Wslam- Yes it me:(
No emails yet i m worried 2 feb i asked update thy said application has processed and still am waiting for their emails..Getting worried now why thy taking so long - What abt urself ?

[aliyamohsin]

Salaam, is there any November applicants still left who haven't yet heard anything?

Thanks

Wslam- Yes it me:(
No emails yet i m worried 2 feb i asked update thy said application has processed and still am waiting for their emails..Getting worried now why thy taking so long - What abt urself ?[/quote

Walaikum Asalaam I'm still waiting too.
I asked for an update on Wednesday and got a reply saying no current updates. I Want to email them again but not sure if I should. I'm getting worried now too as a lot of people have heard something back by now but I just got no current updates.

[hope786]

Salaam, is there any November applicants still left who haven't yet heard anything?

Thanks

Wslam- Yes it me:(
No emails yet i m worried 2 feb i asked update thy said application has processed and still am waiting for their emails..Getting worried now why thy taking so long - What abt urself ?[/quote

Walaikum Asalaam I'm still waiting too.
I asked for an update on Wednesday and got a reply saying no current updates. I Want to email them again but not sure if I should. I'm getting worried now too as a lot of people have heard something back by now but I just got no current updates.

Hi AMB1, that's great
At least your status states that its processed, hopefully not long for you In Sha Allah!!
After escalating I got a reply saying that its still in the queue for the ECO to do the further checks & enquiries.
I wonder why its still in the queue for that long


@ aliyamohsin, have you tried Escalating your enquiry?

[Tabz5]

Yes im also waiting i had escalation response yesterday dt my application has been concluded i dont know how long it will take thm to send emails now?

[Tabz5]

Salaam, is there any November applicants still left who haven't yet heard anything?

Thanks

After escalation yesterday today i received following response, could someone please shed some light on it?

Thank you for contacting the UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
Service.

We 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. They stated that "Application concluded and will be
sent to VAC in due course. The applicant will be contacted through VAC once
the documents are ready for collection."

I got same email yesterday

[hope786]

Yes im also waiting i had escalation response yesterday dt my application has been concluded i dont know how long it will take thm to send emails now?

That's great Tabz5, i'm sure it wont take too long now !

[Tabz5]

Salaam, is there any November applicants still left who haven't yet heard anything?

Thanks

Wslam- Yes it me:(
No emails yet i m worried 2 feb i asked update thy said application has processed and still am waiting for their emails..Getting worried now why thy taking so long - What abt urself ?

I got email from thm yesterday dt they concluded my application

[December..1ST]

After escalation yesterday today i received following response, could someone please shed some light on it?

Thank you for contacting the UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
Service.

We 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. They stated that "Application concluded and will be
sent to VAC in due course. The applicant will be contacted through VAC once
the documents are ready for collection."

means your application has been processed now wait for 2 emails inshallah best of luck mate.

Kuzak yours has been concluded? When did you apply what date of Dec??

[aliyamohsin]

@hope786 no I haven't how do I do that. I have only emailed them once for a status update.

[hope786]

@hope786 no I haven't how do I do that. I have only emailed them once for a status update.

In the email say that you wish to Escalate your enquiry.

Also provide the Applicants details.

Full name:
Application number: (GwFXXXXXXXX)
Date of birth:
Visa application centre reference number:
Date of application:
Place of application: (City & Country)
Type of visa applied:
Nationality:
Passport number:

[aliyamohsin]

@hope786 no I haven't how do I do that. I have only emailed them once for a status update.

In the email say that you wish to Escalate your enquiry.

Also provide the Applicants details.

Full name:
Application number: (GwFXXXXXXXX)
Date of birth:
Visa application centre reference number:
Date of application:
Place of application: (City & Country)
Type of visa applied:
Nationality:
Passport number:

Do you think I would be better waiting till Monday as it's Friday today and I porbably won't get a response today? x

[hope786]

@hope786 no I haven't how do I do that. I have only emailed them once for a status update.

In the email say that you wish to Escalate your enquiry.

Also provide the Applicants details.

Full name:
Application number: (GwFXXXXXXXX)
Date of birth:
Visa application centre reference number:
Date of application:
Place of application: (City & Country)
Type of visa applied:
Nationality:
Passport number:

Do you think I would be better waiting till Monday as it's Friday today and I porbably won't get a response today? x

I think it will be fine, you will hear back within 5 days time.

[gucci9]

I have confirmed with 2 lmmigration lawyers that this 28 days rule applies from the day of online application, believe who you want.

@gucci if your last payslip is 27th of january then in my estimation you're well covered.

Thank you so much for your response I really appreciate it my duas are always with you!!
Congratulations on your visa too
Happy for you.

and thankyou for clearing this with me as I was just stressed out as a few people on this forum did say from submission date.

and I would like to clarify 1 more thing I wasnt 'Shouting'

I was just having a stress fit .This forum is actually very very very helpful and like I have said before I rate it and everone hier eg. roger354,probably the best person on hier the most helpful person and kindest! there are also others eg. totaljani and many more.

The only thing i dont like is one person saying 1 thing and the other it does really confuse and worry me alot!

I dont mean to offend no1 on this forum im just hier for help.

I am confident with my application Inshallah it should be fine but the only thing was 28days rule but thats kind of sorted now (I think).

))))))

Taaaaaa xxxxx

[Saba Tanveer]

Salaam bhai
where do i get Application paper form: GWF000000000
and also where do i get Sponsorship undertaking form SU07
Sponsor letter confirming various details.
please help me as i am really confused.

Salaam all.

On Monday my wife received her VISA.

applied 12/11/14
initial assessment 20/11/15
visa stamped 30/01/15

Almost 3 months so they have improved their service time since the massive backlog.

I know people will ask so I will make it easier for you guys.

We applied via CAT A - 1 source of income via my full time employment (working there for about 5 years) earning well above the required amount.

The DOCUMENTS we submitted:

APPLICANT
Application paper form: GWF000000000
Current Passport
Previous Passports
Copy of Pakistani ID card (NADRA)
Birth certificate
TB test certificate
IELTS English test certificate
Degree qualification certificate
English Proficiency Letter

RELATIONSHIP
Nikah Nama certificate in URDU
NADRA issued computerised marriage certificate in ENGLISH
Wedding invitations from both parties
Wedding photographs
Honeymoon photographs
Honeymoon reservations and copy of plane tickets

INTERVENING DEVOTION
Lyca mobile telephone call log (extract)
Facebook conversations (extract)
Viber messages and call log (extract)
Whattsapp messages (extract)
E-reciepts for gifts i.e. cakes and flowers
Western Union money transfer details
Plane tickets to Pakistan
General photographic evidence

SPONSOR/HUSBAND
Sponsorship undertaking form SU07
Sponsor letter confirming various details
Current Passport copy with stamped internal pages
Copy of Driving Licence - UK ID
Copy of Pakistani ID card (NADRA)
Copy of Degree qualification certificate
Birth certificate

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT
Financial requirement form Appendix 2 (VAF 4A)
Employment letter confirming all details from HR department
6 months payslips prior to application submission
P60 Certificate for year 2013-2014
6 months bank statements prior to application submission
Bank letter confirming current account status and authenticity
Explanation evidence for lump sum deposit

ACCOMODATIONS
Letter of consent from sponsor’s parents
Mortgage summary and mortgage statement
Property title deeds
Council tax statement
Utility bill


I would like to highlight a few points that will help everyone.

follow this link and find your circumstances and research that section till you fully understand your position. Too many people are being refused because they don't check the full rules when it comes to financial requirements.

https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https% ... Fj6TxO&s=1

Your documents must be within 28 days of the submission day not the day you pay or submit online. The day you go to Gerrys!

Check you pay slips and check you statements they have to match, its amazing how many errors I have heard about!

On 1 page show how you meet the financial requirements, show all your calculations and ref to there rulings

Any large deposit of money must be explained (I sold my previous car) you must show evidence and show transfers

The sponsor letter needs to be good, explain how you met, got married, your employment position, your plans together, living arrangements, how you 2 communicate and finally any issues that you want to explain and clarify.

Write a content page, and on the content page state any refusals you have had in the past and why, make everything clear!

If you are going send gifts or money use companies that can provide you with proof.

Access you living arrangements and check what documents you need to provide, Housing Inspection report is not always required.

Book your appointment within 28 days of the last pay slip! its best to apply 1-2 weeks after you get your 6th payslip.

If you can go to Pakistan, I've noticed that its mostly the sponsor doing the running around and gathering the evidence, therefore you know everything better... if you can go to Pakistan then go and assist your partner in the final stages of applying.

The last thing is to only submit if you are 100% satisfied that the application is good enough to get you the VISA its your job to satisfy the rules.

You should make a list of all the important key details on hand and ever 3 weeks or when ever you want to email them using their international enquiry service to get an update, always send these details it will allow them to find the application more efficiently.
Applicant name
Application number GWF
Nationality
Date of Birth
Passport number
VISA type
Location of submission
Date of Submission
Their contact email

The emails theory everyone is going crazy over is correct but don't set your heart on it. Although my wife got all 3 emails on the same day very close together and the ref no on VISA and in the email matches. I know the suspense is killer but you must remain calm.

Have patience and don't fight about the VISA.... the hardest thing from this list.

I'm sure there are more tips but I can't think of any at the moment. - people may add if they wish too!

2 things need to happen for you to get VISA, you have to put 100% effort and then Allah will BLESS your effort. Please guys, research research research and to be honest I got 95% of my info of this forum so you don't have to look far, So thank you to everyone on the forum and thank you to Allah!

Just remember this is a TEST, if the marriage can handle long distance for a long period of time then it can handle all the minor things in life. So thank Allah for providing this TEST for us to better us!

[gucci9]

My solicitor has informed that the 28 days rule does not exist?
He said that some applicants have had theirs for over 2 month old its not a problem ?

My soliciter is from Birmigham

I want to take last check ups and want to change any good soliciters in Birmigham for last minute check ups I clearly chose the wrong person and am running out of time

Thanks,