Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[aminoacid88]

Hey guys!

I got the email! I am an absolute nervous wreck!! Please pray that I do indeed get my visa and its not rejected!
Anyone else with an update?

What's your timeline?

Hi Enzo,
My timeline is

14/1/2015 - Applied for settlement visa
15/1/2015 - Received email from BHC that they've received my application
6/3/2015 - Hubby called the info line and was told that my application is waiting to b assessed by an ECO
13/3/2.015 - I emailed asking for a status update and received a reply that my application has been assessed and processed
13/4/2015 - Update from BHC saying my documents are now being sent to the VAC

[daddoo110]

Hey guys!

I got the email! I am an absolute nervous wreck!! Please pray that I do indeed get my visa and its not rejected!
Anyone else with an update?

What's your timeline?

Hi Enzo,
My timeline is

14/1/2015 - Applied for settlement visa
15/1/2015 - Received email from BHC that they've received my application
6/3/2015 - Hubby called the info line and was told that my application is waiting to b assessed by an ECO
13/3/2.015 - I emailed asking for a status update and received a reply that my application has been assessed and processed
13/4/2015 - Update from BHC saying my documents are now being sent to the VAC[/quote

MashaAllah Lots of congrats Aminoacid88 finaaally u received processed mail. InshaaAllah u will get the visa.

[Enzo111]

Hey guys!

I got the email! I am an absolute nervous wreck!! Please pray that I do indeed get my visa and its not rejected!
Anyone else with an update?

What's your timeline?

Hi Enzo,
My timeline is

14/1/2015 - Applied for settlement visa
15/1/2015 - Received email from BHC that they've received my application
6/3/2015 - Hubby called the info line and was told that my application is waiting to b assessed by an ECO
13/3/2.015 - I emailed asking for a status update and received a reply that my application has been assessed and processed
13/4/2015 - Update from BHC saying my documents are now being sent to the VAC

If I was you, I'd take my recipt and just go to the Gerry, I wouldn't be surprised if yours is at the Gerry.inshallah don't worry you will get the visa

[sean2606]

Hey guys!

I got the email! I am an absolute nervous wreck!! Please pray that I do indeed get my visa and its not rejected!
Anyone else with an update?

Finally aminoacid! hope and pray all goes well for you

[sean2606]

Hi guys
Just wanted to share my timeline
Application and biometrics 27/1/15 Islamabad
Escalated 28/3/15
Two emails received today 9/4/15 with a text to collect passport.
Will inshallah collect tomorrow

Hiya Docsam have you collected your passport?

[daddoo110]

Hello is there any update from the people who applied from karachi????

[sean2606]

Hello is there any update from the people who applied from karachi????

Hi daddoo just filled in the form to escalate my application, aminoacid has finally receive an email from BHC what about you?

[daddoo110]

Hello is there any update from the people who applied from karachi????

Hi daddoo just filled in the form to escalate my application, aminoacid has finally receive an email from BHC what about you?

Hello Sean no current updates after received last mail on 8th of april stating "Application has been delayed whilst further enquiries are being conducted" Now im thinking to escalate my application by 20th as it will b over 12 weeks. Keep update about on ur escalation reply from them. Aminoacid is lucky MashaAllah he got the mail finally and InshaAllah will get the visa too. May Almighty grant everyones visa Ameen.

[sean2606]

Hello is there any update from the people who applied from karachi????

Hi daddoo just filled in the form to escalate my application, aminoacid has finally receive an email from BHC what about you?

Hello Sean no current updates after received last mail on 8th of april stating "Application has been delayed whilst further enquiries are being conducted" Now im thinking to escalate my application by 20th as it will b over 12 weeks. Keep update about on ur escalation reply from them. Aminoacid is lucky MashaAllah he got the mail finally and InshaAllah will get the visa too. May Almighty grant everyones visa Ameen.

Seems like BHC has slowed down on applications from all cities, havent seen many people of here with a visa granted in the last few weeks. Hope and pray everyone gets their visa soon.

[stillwaiting123]

Hi guys back on this after many months..as I applied nearly 10 weeks ago again..just to let u know a few people in my family have had visas one who applied from islamabad on 28/1/15 received visa and one on a similar date.. Inshallah was told by many people I should know my outcome by 20th April.. Any idea were Islamabad are up to yet? I know they have got up to 28th Jan for definite

[sean2606]

Just received an email stating that my case has been escalated and forwarded to the relevant department. hope and pray all goes well.

[stillwaiting123]

Just received an email stating that my case has been escalated and forwarded to the relevant department. hope and pray all goes well.

Inshallah not long.. This month defo

[daddoo110]

Just received an email stating that my case has been escalated and forwarded to the relevant department. hope and pray all goes well.

Sean thats a good news and its seems u got the response very quick when did u escalate ur application? InshaAllah all will be gud hope for the best.

[sean2606]

Just received an email stating that my case has been escalated and forwarded to the relevant department. hope and pray all goes well.

Sean thats a good news and its seems u got the response very quick when did u escalate ur application? InshaAllah all will be gud hope for the best.

Just about an hour ago, but i think that is just an automated response fingers crossed praying for the best.

[sean2606]

Just received an email stating that my case has been escalated and forwarded to the relevant department. hope and pray all goes well.

Inshallah not long.. This month defo

Thank you stillwaiting and hope so too. How is your application coming along?

[stillwaiting123]

@sean

To be honest as it's the 2nd application I am just leaving it to kismat I have made no enquries until today.. But inshallah soon..I'm in Pakistan at the moment too so hope to go back to Birmingham with my hubby INSHALLAH

[sean2606]

@sean

To be honest as it's the 2nd application I am just leaving it to kismat I have made no enquries until today.. But inshallah soon..I'm in Pakistan at the moment too so hope to go back to Birmingham with my hubby INSHALLAH

All we can do is just pray everything is in God's hands. Thats nice that you are in Pakistan, its been 3 months since i left Karachi and have been missing my wife alot ever since i left

[stillwaiting123]

@sean

To be honest as it's the 2nd application I am just leaving it to kismat I have made no enquries until today.. But inshallah soon..I'm in Pakistan at the moment too so hope to go back to Birmingham with my hubby INSHALLAH

All we can do is just pray everything is in God's hands. Thats nice that you are in Pakistan, its been 3 months since i left Karachi and have been missing my wife alot ever since i left

Ino the feeling have been married 2 years and have a little boy whos 15 months.. Just praying inshallah this time were successful...

[sean2606]

@sean

To be honest as it's the 2nd application I am just leaving it to kismat I have made no enquries until today.. But inshallah soon..I'm in Pakistan at the moment too so hope to go back to Birmingham with my hubby INSHALLAH

All we can do is just pray everything is in God's hands. Thats nice that you are in Pakistan, its been 3 months since i left Karachi and have been missing my wife alot ever since i left

Ino the feeling have been married 2 years and have a little boy whos 15 months.. Just praying inshallah this time were successful...

Wish the BHC could take into account that having a child and keeping the family split this way has negative impacts both on the family and society itself

[i.need.help]

@sean

To be honest as it's the 2nd application I am just leaving it to kismat I have made no enquries until today.. But inshallah soon..I'm in Pakistan at the moment too so hope to go back to Birmingham with my hubby INSHALLAH

Hi,

Why was your 1st application refused and did you hire a solicitor? What about for this 2nd application? Are you doing it yourself or is a solicitor doing it for you?

[stillwaiting123]

@sean

To be honest as it's the 2nd application I am just leaving it to kismat I have made no enquries until today.. But inshallah soon..I'm in Pakistan at the moment too so hope to go back to Birmingham with my hubby INSHALLAH

Hi,

Why was your 1st application refused and did you hire a solicitor? What about for this 2nd application? Are you doing it yourself or is a solicitor doing it for you?

My first application was refused because of a very stupid mistake made by the lawyer..at the time neither me or my dad had experience on visa applications..I applied cat a&d employment and cash savings.. My wage is 13,000 pa I needed 30,000 savings the lawyer said to me 25,000 savings will do..so it was refused.. And obviously I couldn't appeal because there was an error..but now I have over 32,000 savings.. So hope everything goes well..this time we have used a lawyer as well as common sense and checking everything myself as well as my husband checking everything

[i.need.help]

@sean

To be honest as it's the 2nd application I am just leaving it to kismat I have made no enquries until today.. But inshallah soon..I'm in Pakistan at the moment too so hope to go back to Birmingham with my hubby INSHALLAH

Hi,

Why was your 1st application refused and did you hire a solicitor? What about for this 2nd application? Are you doing it yourself or is a solicitor doing it for you?

My first application was refused because of a very stupid mistake made by the lawyer..at the time neither me or my dad had experience on visa applications..I applied cat a&d employment and cash savings.. My wage is 13,000 pa I needed 30,000 savings the lawyer said to me 25,000 savings will do..so it was refused.. And obviously I couldn't appeal because there was an error..but now I have over 32,000 savings.. So hope everything goes well..this time we have used a lawyer as well as common sense and checking everything myself as well as my husband checking everything

So because of your lawyer's inexperience you've had to pay 2 application fees and 2 lawyers fees, wow!

As it was clearly his/her fault, didn't s/he offer any refund etc? Are you using a new one this time?

I've come across soooo many visa refusals, because of incompetent solicitors who are unable to do their job properly. Thankfully, I didn't rely on a solicitor and handled my wife's application myself. I didn't have any previous experience either. All the requirements can be found on the gov.uk and if one doesn't understand something, forums like these are very helpful. Always do your own research, don't rely on anyone.

[stillwaiting123]

@i.need.help

I wasn't aware information was available to be honest I trusted the lawyer and thought obviously its his job..and I've never paid lawyer fees..its a family lawyer.. So its free haha..but to b honest I don't think he was aware himself LOL...i was busy with a newborn also and knew my dad would take the best advice..anyways Allah knows best..it must have been the way he wanted it..i most certainly believe its to test my sabr.. inshallah onwards and upwards...in the past year I'd say I'm ready to become a immigration lawyer myself haha

[Hamza.123]

Hey everyone
I applied on 10th march 2015 So week 5 start's tomarow
I email them regarding the stautes off my case and recieved
A reply saying.
You application has not yet been assessed by an entry clearance
Officer (ECO)

People where saying mirpur was fast But not in my case

Anyone got any advise?
Thank you

[tallojani]

Hi guys, im new here.

I'd really appreciate some help in this department as im obviously new to this.

Basically, i got married in december to my husband. Im in birmingham and he's in pakistan right now. Regarding doing the form online, will i be able to fill it out online here and submit it. Then what happens? Do i have to make an appointment for him in islamabad to go and submit all the supporting docs? Or does he have to fill out the form online and make the appointment himself? And about payment, do i pay here online or does he pay over there?

Id be so grateful for a response. Thanks!

You can do pretty much everything from here, fill the online form, submit it, pay for it, print it and make an appointment for your husband to hand over the documents.