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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by shfh7815 » Thu May 07, 2015 5:57 am

People who applied from mirpur in May...did you have up pay the increased fee? And when do you have to pay for this?
Thanks
Biometrics 11th may
Processed 10th August - refused
Appeal submitted 26th Aug
Confirmation 12th October
MP letter 12th Nov
Appeal deadline- 22 Jan
Email- refusal overturned- 24th Nov
Call- will email letter for submission - 26th Nov

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by sajjaduk » Thu May 07, 2015 6:43 am

shfh7815 wrote:People who applied from mirpur in May...did you have up pay the increased fee? And when do you have to pay for this?
Thanks
You have to pay both fees online when you are about to submit the online form VAF4A.

Fees which are £956 gbp for visa & £600 gbp for health surcharge
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by auntsally » Thu May 07, 2015 6:57 am

Hi everyone

Update on my timeline!

Online app.................13/02/15
BIO Mirpur..................23/02/15
Received @ ISB............25/02/15
UKVI email.................05/05/15(one email)
Phone call from Gerry's..06/05/15(no text)
Collection..................07/05/15
Visa granted! All praise to almighty.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by khan_81 » Thu May 07, 2015 7:31 am

Hello,
Many congratulations. Hope this new chapter of life brings lots of happiness in your life Ameen.
Please remember us in your duas.


auntsally wrote:Hi everyone

Update on my timeline!

Online app.................13/02/15
BIO Mirpur..................23/02/15
Received @ ISB............25/02/15
UKVI email.................05/05/15(one email)
Phone call from Gerry's..06/05/15(no text)
Collection..................07/05/15
Visa granted! All praise to almighty.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by sajjaduk » Thu May 07, 2015 7:48 am

auntsally wrote:Hi everyone

Update on my timeline!

Online app.................13/02/15
BIO Mirpur..................23/02/15
Received @ ISB............25/02/15
UKVI email.................05/05/15(one email)
Phone call from Gerry's..06/05/15(no text)
Collection..................07/05/15
Visa granted! All praise to almighty.
Congratulations :)
Mashallah that's good news ... really happy for yu
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by AHMED.46001 » Thu May 07, 2015 8:58 am

sophia20 wrote:IA I hope it's over ASAP.

Appeal was allowed on the 20th of Jan but my wife still hasn't had a call letter. I've chased them quite a few times and this is the most recent response:

'Allowed determination received under process for further enquiries checks'

What else could they possibly be processing/checking?
Lol god knows!?! I don't know much about appeals but whats the "call letter"?
Hope everything works out for you :)[/quote]

Hope everything works out for you too.
God knows how much wait there is.

Call letter is when they ask you to submit your passport to issue the visa.

Any updates on your application?
WIFE SUBMITTED: 01/08/13 (ISL)
INTERVIEW: 13/05/14
RFC: 21/05/14
DATE REJECTED: 28/04/14 (hmm.. Makes sense)
APPEALED: 29/05/14
DEADLINE: 04/11/14
HEARING: 8/01/15
APPEAL GRANTED: 20/01/15

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by ALKB » Thu May 07, 2015 9:14 am

AHMED.46001 wrote: IA I hope it's over ASAP.

Appeal was allowed on the 20th of Jan but my wife still hasn't had a call letter. I've chased them quite a few times and this is the most recent response:

'Allowed determination received under process for further enquiries checks'

What else could they possibly be processing/checking?
Probably HMRC to see that employment is still ongoing and that circumstances have not changed since the refusal.

The appeal only looks at the decision made at the time, if you no longer qualify, they can refuse again. My sister-in-law had to submit current payslips and bank statements to show that she still earned enough before the visa was granted after appeal.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by March2015 » Thu May 07, 2015 1:20 pm

@aunt Sally - congratulations :)
Great news. Please remember us in your dua's. I can't wait to receive our visa too inshallah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by March2015 » Thu May 07, 2015 1:20 pm

@aunt Sally - congratulations :)
Great news. Please remember us in your dua's. I can't wait to receive our visa soon inshallah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by fiza87 » Thu May 07, 2015 1:24 pm

Hello Everyone,

I have been silent visitor since I have re-applied in Feb. Finally today my husband has received his visa!!!!!!!!!!. I am over the moon :D . I can't wait to see him now. This time I didn't use any Lawyer and did the case myself and it turned out to be positive. Thank you to all those who has helped me and I wish everyone all the very best. Please do not make any judgement until you have received your visa. I only received one email.(no call or text message) Please keep faith in Allah. All the very best to you all.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by FizzB » Thu May 07, 2015 1:44 pm

Congratulations, auntysally and fiza87 on receiving your visas!

@march2015 when did you submit your documents and where?

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by fiza87 » Thu May 07, 2015 1:51 pm

FizzB wrote:Congratulations, auntysally and fiza87 on receiving your visas!

@march2015 when did you submit your documents and where?
Thank you FizzaB. Congrats to Auntysally :). It has been a long journey for me but I am finally happy and I don't want to think about the past. I wish you all the best!

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by March2015 » Thu May 07, 2015 1:56 pm

FizzB wrote:Congratulations, auntysally and fiza87 on receiving your visas!

@march2015 when did you submit your documents and where?
Hi!
12/03 Lahore
How about you?

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by FizzB » Thu May 07, 2015 2:14 pm

March2015 wrote:
FizzB wrote:Congratulations, auntysally and fiza87 on receiving your visas!

@march2015 when did you submit your documents and where?
Hi!
12/03 Lahore
How about you?
19/03
Karachi
Few more weeks to go, insha'Allah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by kopfan » Thu May 07, 2015 2:38 pm

It seems they have/are reaching the end of Feb applications.

A couple of people from here and another forum who submitted late Feb have got their visas mashAllah

Now on the March batch inshAllah.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by asif_sharif » Thu May 07, 2015 4:45 pm

fiza87 wrote:Hello Everyone,

I have been silent visitor since I have re-applied in Feb. Finally today my husband has received his visa!!!!!!!!!!. I am over the moon :D . I can't wait to see him now. This time I didn't use any Lawyer and did the case myself and it turned out to be positive. Thank you to all those who has helped me and I wish everyone all the very best. Please do not make any judgement until you have received your visa. I only received one email.(no call or text message) Please keep faith in Allah. All the very best to you all.
haai

i saw your username i miss my fiza :( :(

congrats !
married 21/02/2014
21/04/15 DOCUMENTS submitted
22/04/15 reaches BHC islamabad
REFUSED 10/07/2015
appeal 31/07/2015
payment 14th August
review deadline 24th December 2015
COURT DATE 18TH JANUARY 2017
entry allowed
wife arriving 29th April 2017

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by shfh7815 » Fri May 08, 2015 6:31 am

Is mirpur gerry office taking a fee at the time of handing in the application??...I heard they are taking £56?
Biometrics 11th may
Processed 10th August - refused
Appeal submitted 26th Aug
Confirmation 12th October
MP letter 12th Nov
Appeal deadline- 22 Jan
Email- refusal overturned- 24th Nov
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by sajjaduk » Fri May 08, 2015 7:24 am

shfh7815 wrote:Is mirpur gerry office taking a fee at the time of handing in the application??...I heard they are taking £56?
Not that I'm aware of
My wife just submitted a few days back and there was no such fee.

What is the fee for ??
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by AHMED.46001 » Fri May 08, 2015 8:34 am

ALKB wrote:
AHMED.46001 wrote: IA I hope it's over ASAP.

Appeal was allowed on the 20th of Jan but my wife still hasn't had a call letter. I've chased them quite a few times and this is the most recent response:

'Allowed determination received under process for further enquiries checks'

What else could they possibly be processing/checking?
Probably HMRC to see that employment is still ongoing and that circumstances have not changed since the refusal.

The appeal only looks at the decision made at the time, if you no longer qualify, they can refuse again. My sister-in-law had to submit current payslips and bank statements to show that she still earned enough before the visa was granted after appeal.
Thanks for the response ALKB. Much appreciated. We still meet the requirements but it's almost like submitting a new application after winning the appeal. Infact it's taking longer than people who made a new application. I don't think there is anyone left who applied in January.

Any ideas how long it took for your sis-in-law from the time after appeal to the time she got a stamped passport?
Did she submit the payslips, etc herself or did they ask for them?

Thanks
WIFE SUBMITTED: 01/08/13 (ISL)
INTERVIEW: 13/05/14
RFC: 21/05/14
DATE REJECTED: 28/04/14 (hmm.. Makes sense)
APPEALED: 29/05/14
DEADLINE: 04/11/14
HEARING: 8/01/15
APPEAL GRANTED: 20/01/15

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by 2011maryam » Fri May 08, 2015 8:57 am

shfh7815 wrote:Is mirpur gerry office taking a fee at the time of handing in the application??...I heard they are taking £56?
Yes they are taking a fee of £56 or £59 at the time of application i think its coming into place sometime this month.
Visa Refused: 23/4/ 2015
Appeal Submitted: 29/4/2015
Appeal notice issued: 23/6/16
Review date: 6/10/2015
Court hearing: 8/2/2016
Judge decision received: 10/2/2016
Call in Letter: 24/2/16
Submitted PP : 26/2/16
Visa granted: 20/4/16

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by ALKB » Fri May 08, 2015 9:23 am

AHMED.46001 wrote:
Thanks for the response ALKB. Much appreciated. We still meet the requirements but it's almost like submitting a new application after winning the appeal. Infact it's taking longer than people who made a new application. I don't think there is anyone left who applied in January.

Any ideas how long it took for your sis-in-law from the time after appeal to the time she got a stamped passport?
Did she submit the payslips, etc herself or did they ask for them?

Thanks
I think BHC asked for her current Payslips and bank statements about 6 weeks after the appeal was allowed and then it took a few more weeks until they asked her husband to submit his passport. So, about two and a half months from appeal to call letter. Getting the visa issued took around two weeks then.

Since we now all have MP's again, maybe it's time to get yours involved?

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by fiza87 » Fri May 08, 2015 9:52 am

asif_sharif wrote:
fiza87 wrote:Hello Everyone,

I have been silent visitor since I have re-applied in Feb. Finally today my husband has received his visa!!!!!!!!!!. I am over the moon :D . I can't wait to see him now. This time I didn't use any Lawyer and did the case myself and it turned out to be positive. Thank you to all those who has helped me and I wish everyone all the very best. Please do not make any judgement until you have received your visa. I only received one email.(no call or text message) Please keep faith in Allah. All the very best to you all.
haai

i saw your username i miss my fiza :( :(

congrats !
Inshallah I hope you will see your wife soon. I will make dua for you all :)

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Sheebee1 » Fri May 08, 2015 10:11 am

As salaam alikum,

Congratulations to everyone who has got their visa.
I'm in the middle of getting all my papers together just wanted to ask if the original urdu nikka nama had to be stamped from union council as only my computerised marriage certificate is stamped. Also does the english translated one need to be stamped.
Any help will be appreciated
Jazak'Allah khair

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by sajjaduk » Fri May 08, 2015 10:17 am

2011maryam wrote:
shfh7815 wrote:Is mirpur gerry office taking a fee at the time of handing in the application??...I heard they are taking £56?
Yes they are taking a fee of £56 or £59 at the time of application i think its coming into place sometime this month.
What's the new fee for??
No announcements have been made

Looking at current progress it seem 's that mirpur is about to finish with Feb applications.... outlook end of June maybe July for MAY applicants :(
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by kopfan » Fri May 08, 2015 10:34 am

Yes, they seem to be finishing of February now - this is very busy season it seems - some people on here got their visas in 1-2 months - those that applied in December etc

It seems like they are still on Feb - maybe a couple of March applications(have not seen anyone in March apps get any confirmation yet)

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