Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[akhan47]

We have appealed the second refusal (refused because only 3 bank statements were submitted and didn't have gross annual salary on letter from employer). Same solicitor who we used for the case.

Submitted appeal in October, deadline was March 9. We received a hearing for May 21st last week.

Got married in June 2012. Our daughter will be 2 at the end of this month.

[ab112]

I have two questions:

On the online application, in the "sponsor detail" section, in the sponsor relationship to you, you cannot select husband! Why?
We've selected "Other Relative".

Also people are saying we have to fill in this form instead of VAF4A, but online form is a little different, for example it doesn't ask for how you communicate, when you met and where you met (like it asks in the paper form VAF4A). Am I filling the right form?

Thanks

[ab112]

We have appealed the second refusal (refused because only 3 bank statements were submitted and didn't have gross annual salary on letter from employer). Same solicitor who we used for the case.

Submitted appeal in October, deadline was March 9. We received a hearing for May 21st last week.

Got married in June 2012. Our daughter will be 2 at the end of this month.

To be honest, I think the chances of winning an appeal is slim because you only submitted 3 statements. They should have asked you for more but they didnt and that is their choice. If you go to court they can say they made their decision based on what you presented which is short of the requirement. My advice is to apply again, it will only cost a few hundred pounds more than an appeal and takes about the same amount of time (from what i head). Because you've been through process twice you shouldnt need a solicitor. Do it yourself, you care more about your situation than a solicitor does (and your situation is evidence of this because you were refused twice).
Hope this helps and good luck

[i.need.help]

I have two questions:

On the online application, in the "sponsor detail" section, in the sponsor relationship to you, you cannot select husband! Why?
We've selected "Other Relative".

Also people are saying we have to fill in this form instead of VAF4A, but online form is a little different, for example it doesn't ask for how you communicate, when you met and where you met (like it asks in the paper form VAF4A). Am I filling the right form?

Thanks

These questions are asked in "Appendix 2" not in the VAF4A online form and YES you must fill in the VAF4A online. If you don't then your visa might get rejected.

[rudey786]

Salaam all!
Hope you are all well. My husbands coming this week In Sha Allah - just wanted to ask on anyones experience because someone mentioned something and it was news to me!
Has anyone (UK spouse) been contacted or asked questions as the person goes through Immigration? Just someone mentioned to me saying make sure you go airport because they might call you in - i was like call me in where? I know they might ask my husband questions but never heard the officials asking the UK spouse for confirmation!

[ab112]

I have two questions:

On the online application, in the "sponsor detail" section, in the sponsor relationship to you, you cannot select husband! Why?
We've selected "Other Relative".

Also people are saying we have to fill in this form instead of VAF4A, but online form is a little different, for example it doesn't ask for how you communicate, when you met and where you met (like it asks in the paper form VAF4A). Am I filling the right form?

Thanks

These questions are asked in "Appendix 2" not in the VAF4A online form and YES you must fill in the VAF4A online. If you don't then your visa might get rejected.

Yeah you are right, I double checked and those questions were only in App.2. Strange though that spouse is not in "sponsor detail" section!

Anyhow, did you ring gerry's as well or did you just book the appointment online at www.gov.uk and took a print out to gerry's? I've heard you have to ring gerry's as well but im not sure.

[docsam]

Hi guys
I am new to the forum. My wife applied for the Visa 8 weeks ago and I want to escalate/ get update on her visa application. I wonder if anyone would point me in the rite direction how to contact the British embassy/ high commission to request escalate the visa process. I am a British citizen and currently employed full time.
Is there an email to contact the embassy or is this done online?
Thank you

[Ibbzy]

Salam alaikum all. Quick advice. Still haven't heard anything about my wife's review. They have until may. Should i call up and pester them? Or leave it be? How long does an ECM generally take with a review?

[phaara]

Salam alaikum all. Quick advice. Still haven't heard anything about my wife's review. They have until may. Should i call up and pester them? Or leave it be? How long does an ECM generally take with a review?

frm different fprums wht i hav experienced is they r normaly not even reviewing & n listing n informing hearimg dates bfore fininshing review deadline

[khan2013]

hi all am new on here i just got couple of question which i need answering....
my timeline submitted case in jan 14..... got rejected in aug 14 (they didn't accept my second job ) i got my case reviewed here in the u.k which they over turned the original decision in dec 14.... i got my letters so did my wife.... my wife got a letter saying bring your passport with letter to gerry fedex in mirpur...... my wife submitted her passport and they said you will get a call in few weeks time to collect your passport.... this was in end of dec14.... we both still waiting for her passport to arrive so she can make her trip here to the u.k..... so can anbody tell me why its taking soo long even though she got her visa... much appreciated if anybody can answer my question....

Contact the tribunal on 0300 123 1711.There is option for those whose appeals been successful and waiting for the visas to be stamped.There is another contact which i read in another forum" 02072391760 ask for John Mcgir".He should help you with any question you have.Was your refusal overturned on review or did it go to appeal hearing?

[roger354]

I got one email today that visa is processed, fingers crossed inshallah will be a good news!

Do they send only one email these days?

[saf786]

Hey my husband did his city and guilds English test on 14th February and he was told that the results will cone in 10 days ..now his been chasing it up and they have said it will come around 18th march ! Do they take this long to get results back ? Anybody who can share their experience with me ?

[gucci9]

Hey my husband did his city and guilds English test on 14th February and he was told that the results will cone in 10 days ..now his been chasing it up and they have said it will come around 18th march ! Do they take this long to get results back ? Anybody who can share their experience with me ?

Heyy My Hubby did his test and they told him results would come in 45 days and yes thats around how long they took not sure about now but id give it atlease a month.

Its really annoying because of the wait cant submitt papers but good luck it should be all fine.

[saf786]

Hey my husband did his city and guilds English test on 14th February and he was told that the results will cone in 10 days ..now his been chasing it up and they have said it will come around 18th march ! Do they take this long to get results back ? Anybody who can share their experience with me ?

Heyy My Hubby did his test and they told him results would come in 45 days and yes thats around how long they took not sure about now but id give it atlease a month.

Its really annoying because of the wait cant submitt papers but good luck it should be all fine.

thanks so much for the reply

That's made me feel more relaxed

[gucci9]

Hey my husband did his city and guilds English test on 14th February and he was told that the results will cone in 10 days ..now his been chasing it up and they have said it will come around 18th march ! Do they take this long to get results back ? Anybody who can share their experience with me ?

Heyy My Hubby did his test and they told him results would come in 45 days and yes thats around how long they took not sure about now but id give it atlease a month.

Its really annoying because of the wait cant submitt papers but good luck it should be all fine.

thanks so much for the reply

That's made me feel more relaxed

Hey No Problem

Can I ask why did your first application get refused?

Also wat catogery are you applying from?

Thanks x

[saf786]

Gucci9
I applied as self employed and we didn't show a full financial year statements ... InshaAllah applying again me f month

[Shreen]

Hey guys ... My husband submitted his docs today at islamabad ) so another nervous wait:)
@roger354 goodluck and i hope its good news for u .... Does any1 knw which month is islamabad processing ?

[gucci9]

Gucci9
I applied as self employed and we didn't show a full financial year statements ... InshaAllah applying again me f month

Were you using only self employment?

Good luck let me know wen you apply
x

[asifp]

so I applied on Jan 9th.

Got an e-mail today saying asking for more information on my fiance's english degree.
Have to provide some more information. Good new is only 2 months and seems like they have done most of the other checks and this is the only thing left. Pretty quick I guess. Once I can certify this, Inshallah Visa will be with us end of the month.

[gucci9]

so I applied on Jan 9th.

Got an e-mail today saying asking for more information on my fiance's english degree.
Have to provide some more information. Good new is only 2 months and seems like they have done most of the other checks and this is the only thing left. Pretty quick I guess. Once I can certify this, Inshallah Visa will be with us end of the month.

Hey How do you know other checks have been done and how long after application do the start checks do you know ?

Also can you please confirm wat catogery you applied from and wer you applied.?

Thanks

[sophia20]

Hey my husband did his city and guilds English test on 14th February and he was told that the results will cone in 10 days ..now his been chasing it up and they have said it will come around 18th march ! Do they take this long to get results back ? Anybody who can share their experience with me ?

Hey my husband did that test too, they took well over a month to give the results/certificates.

[asifp]

Hey my husband did his city and guilds English test on 14th February and he was told that the results will cone in 10 days ..now his been chasing it up and they have said it will come around 18th march ! Do they take this long to get results back ? Anybody who can share their experience with me ?

Hey my husband did that test too, they took well over a month to give the results/certificates.

Yes. Sorry my Fiance did an ACCA affilaites with an English University. They need confirmation that the method of teaching in Pakistan was in English. So we have to give that letter rather than take the test again.

[asifp]

so I applied on Jan 9th.

Got an e-mail today saying asking for more information on my fiance's english degree.
Have to provide some more information. Good new is only 2 months and seems like they have done most of the other checks and this is the only thing left. Pretty quick I guess. Once I can certify this, Inshallah Visa will be with us end of the month.

Hey How do you know other checks have been done and how long after application do the start checks do you know ?

Also can you please confirm wat catogery you applied from and wer you applied.?

Thanks

Well I am hoping. I assume whatever questions they had they would ask in one go, so look through it all and then compile the questions. I am assuming if the had anything else like bank statements etc,they would ask for it as well.

[roger354]

@shreen thank you very much

I applied on 9th december in islamabad so i think they are processing start of january in islamabad

[Ibbzy]

Salam alaikum everyone.

Please please can someone advise me on what to do, i will end up shooting this government or the tribunal people.

I rang on the 26th of Feburary and asked for a update on my wife's appeal. I was told that the bundle was sent back by BHC ISB and they were waiting for a listing date. I rang on the 27th of Feburary, asking for a reason why BHC ISB have upheld the decision. I was told (we dont know what your on about because your appeal is still processing as normal and we havent heard anything from immigration yet they have until 12th May to reply.) i rang them up again on the 27th to reconfirm that statement and i was told again, (we are waiting for immigration to reply back, when they do then you will be informed) i rang up today and am told, (on the 24th of Feburary we received a bundle back from immigration, a letter should be issued to you and we are waiting for a listing for a date) i said, how comes you received it on the 24th? when i rang on the 26th and 27th and received different information? and her reply is (i cant say) what the actual hell is going on?

Please please someone advise me on what to do? i really want to have a go at someone right now for messing me about because of HMRC's stupid RTI system!