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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by adealerking » Tue Aug 11, 2015 2:33 pm

irfan278 wrote:Yes, it was the only reason.

My wife says she opened the sealed A4 envelope. The first page was a letter and then a few pages after this outlining the decision and reasons. Then appeal documents....and THEN on the very top of all the other supporting documents..the 7 wage slips provided. All in chronological order.

I have been on the phone to my local MP. He has asked I go and see him and take all evidence/documents I have so he can have a look.

So many months of waiting and this is the outcome...devastated.

May Allah help me and my family through this difficult time.

I pray the rest of you have no such problems and don't have to experience this heartache.
as a fellow muslim brother ican only advice you My brother give sadqah and WALLAHI ALLAH SWT WORKS IN MYSTERIES WAY. ALLAH SWT IS THE BEST OF PLANNERS.
HE KNOWS WHAT WE DON'T.

May Allah SWT grant you your wishes and give ease as possible. Chin up my brother aim higher.
It'll be sorted inshaaALLAH

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by shfh7815 » Tue Aug 11, 2015 2:38 pm

How long do appeals take start to finish...getting ur passport in hand?
I don't know what else to do but appeal
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 stillwaiting123 » Tue Aug 11, 2015 2:42 pm

shfh7815 wrote:How long do appeals take start to finish...getting ur passport in hand?
I don't know what else to do but appeal
Iook at my appeal timeline brother... Waiting since may 19th, I reckon I should hear something this month, if successful then hubby will get call letter can take 10 days that's when u hand is passport then about 2 weeks later u get call to come collect passport back , so of everything goes well in my estimation hubby should be here in September so that's may-september

if not successful at review then it will go to court which can take 4-6 more months
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
Alhamdulilah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by khani » Tue Aug 11, 2015 2:44 pm

Salam


Do we need to provide attested photocopy of spouse sponsor's passport or just the normal ?? I am enclosing my passport copy and relevant travel in and out stamps ?? are they enough ?



thanks

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by stillwaiting123 » Tue Aug 11, 2015 2:46 pm

khani wrote:Salam


Do we need to provide attested photocopy of spouse sponsor's passport or just the normal ?? I am enclosing my passport copy and relevant travel in and out stamps ?? are they enough ?



thanks

Yes that's fine

It's not a must that u get your passport attested but a lot of people do and did including myself
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
Alhamdulilah

adealerking

Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by adealerking » Tue Aug 11, 2015 2:55 pm

khani wrote:Salam


Do we need to provide attested photocopy of spouse sponsor's passport or just the normal ?? I am enclosing my passport copy and relevant travel in and out stamps ?? are they enough ?



thanks
Send the full 30 pages as colour copies on a4 and get it stamp by lawyer.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by phaara » Tue Aug 11, 2015 2:58 pm

phaara wrote:
Faith24 wrote:
phaara wrote:salams

is it true that from now NHS and visa fee should pay in PKR??
I paid mine online here in the UK
no
im asking about this from august 2015

yes payment method change it need to pay in pkr now

its frustating everytime they change somthing and dont even bother to mention on their website at all

now if anyone who dont have card in pak how they will pay???

btw is it possible if sponsor pay fees in pkr from uk with their uk bank card and the money automatically convert from GBP to PKR?? is it possible ??
online app 29/1/2014
Biometric 31/1/2014
Forwarded to Isb OC on 3/2/2014
RFC 2/10/2014

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by i.need.help » Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:14 pm

Hafsa&adilbanday wrote:
khani wrote:Salam


Do we need to provide attested photocopy of spouse sponsor's passport or just the normal ?? I am enclosing my passport copy and relevant travel in and out stamps ?? are they enough ?



thanks
Send the full 30 pages as colour copies on a4 and get it stamp by lawyer.
Totally no need to send photocopies of all the passport. The bio page is a must, but if you want to send any other to show entry and exit stamps, then that's fine.

Hafsa&adilbanday, are you the sponsor or applicant?
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by i.need.help » Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:24 pm

phaara wrote:

yes payment method change it need to pay in pkr now

its frustating everytime they change somthing and dont even bother to mention on their website at all

now if anyone who dont have card in pak how they will pay???

btw is it possible if sponsor pay fees in pkr from uk with their uk bank card and the money automatically convert from GBP to PKR?? is it possible ??
Doesn't your husband help you ever with the applications/researching? Does he not have a Credit or Debit card?
TIMELINE

Spouse Visa (Entry Clearance) granted on 20-02-15
FLR-M (Extension) granted on 24-08-17
ILR (SET-M) not due until 2020

Views and opinions provided by myself, should not be relied upon as professional advice.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by shfh7815 » Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:43 pm

stillwaiting123 wrote:
shfh7815 wrote:How long do appeals take start to finish...getting ur passport in hand?
I don't know what else to do but appeal
Iook at my appeal timeline brother... Waiting since may 19th, I reckon I should hear something this month, if successful then hubby will get call letter can take 10 days that's when u hand is passport then about 2 weeks later u get call to come collect passport back , so of everything goes well in my estimation hubby should be here in September so that's may-september

if not successful at review then it will go to court which can take 4-6 more months
Wow that's a long time...I thought it takes 28 days... That's a long time to wait for something which isn't your fault
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 phaara » Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:45 pm

i.need.help wrote:
phaara wrote:

yes payment method change it need to pay in pkr now

its frustating everytime they change somthing and dont even bother to mention on their website at all

now if anyone who dont have card in pak how they will pay???

btw is it possible if sponsor pay fees in pkr from uk with their uk bank card and the money automatically convert from GBP to PKR?? is it possible ??
Doesn't your husband help you ever with the applications/researching? Does he not have a Credit or Debit card?
ofcourse he is helping as he is sponsor he wants to pay but as the mode change to pkr only thst why i m asking that

is it possible for him to pay through his uk card and the currency automaticaly converts in pkr??
online app 29/1/2014
Biometric 31/1/2014
Forwarded to Isb OC on 3/2/2014
RFC 2/10/2014

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by i.need.help » Tue Aug 11, 2015 3:50 pm

phaara wrote:
i.need.help wrote:
phaara wrote:

yes payment method change it need to pay in pkr now

its frustating everytime they change somthing and dont even bother to mention on their website at all

now if anyone who dont have card in pak how they will pay???

btw is it possible if sponsor pay fees in pkr from uk with their uk bank card and the money automatically convert from GBP to PKR?? is it possible ??
Doesn't your husband help you ever with the applications/researching? Does he not have a Credit or Debit card?
ofcourse he is helping as he is sponsor he wants to pay but as the mode change to pkr only thst why i m asking that

is it possible for him to pay through his uk card and the currency automaticaly converts in pkr??
Visa and Mastercard are accepted worldwide. Where does it say the payment can only be made in PKR from Pakistan?
TIMELINE

Spouse Visa (Entry Clearance) granted on 20-02-15
FLR-M (Extension) granted on 24-08-17
ILR (SET-M) not due until 2020

Views and opinions provided by myself, should not be relied upon as professional advice.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by stillwaiting123 » Tue Aug 11, 2015 4:02 pm

shfh7815 wrote:
stillwaiting123 wrote:
shfh7815 wrote:How long do appeals take start to finish...getting ur passport in hand?
I don't know what else to do but appeal
Iook at my appeal timeline brother... Waiting since may 19th, I reckon I should hear something this month, if successful then hubby will get call letter can take 10 days that's when u hand is passport then about 2 weeks later u get call to come collect passport back , so of everything goes well in my estimation hubby should be here in September so that's may-september

if not successful at review then it will go to court which can take 4-6 more months
Wow that's a long time...I thought it takes 28 days... That's a long time to wait for something which isn't your fault

It's normally 28 working days once appeal notice has been received I received mine 14th July, my 28 working days will be up 21st august so I will be calling them around that day to c if any updates
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
Alhamdulilah

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by cant blv » Tue Aug 11, 2015 4:56 pm

is there still a right of appeal for spouse as i heard they have removed it from 5th April 2015 ?
also, approx how long does it take to lodge an appeal and its being heard in court and issuing visa? just an estimate ?
Application Date: 18 June
Biometric: 25 June Lahore

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by stillwaiting123 » Tue Aug 11, 2015 4:59 pm

cant blv wrote:is there still a right of appeal for spouse as i heard they have removed it from 5th April 2015 ?
also, approx how long does it take to lodge an appeal and its being heard in court and issuing visa? just an estimate ?

Yes u can still appeal, and if it goes to hearing then up to a year however before that is a review stage that can take 3-4 months
1st App:10.06.14-Refused 21.11.14
2nd App:04.02.15-Refused 22.04.15

Appealed:19.05.15-Review Deadline:27.10.15
Court Date:02.09.16

3rd App:
Bio:29.04.16 (priority)
HO enquiry:16.05.16
Processed:17.05.16
Call:20.05.16
Collected:23.05.16
Alhamdulilah

adealerking

Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by adealerking » Tue Aug 11, 2015 5:25 pm

tehmina wrote:This is extreme negligence and incompetency,
Take them to court and lodge claim against them.
You must have your sponsor letter or appendex which shows list of documents attached.
Wait for esclation result and then go for review.
complaints@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

Rightly so reach out to court and lodge claim against them
Truely feel for uses.
And Truely this is unacceptable
I mean y would we be so kind enough not to put in wage slips and bank statements in a visa case.
So horrible to know the fact this outcome is basless
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by adealerking » Tue Aug 11, 2015 5:29 pm

sheikh31040 wrote:@irfan278

I had put all details on the front page and even put everything in a clear folder with contents page outlining everything clearly. Even my wife colour coded it so even a person who had no experience would find it easy to go through

I am soo shocked and dissapointed. Not sure what the next step is. Might have to call visa people tomorrow morning. Did you use the direct uk number or the pakistan number....if you used uk number can you call them even at 8 am (seen as though pakistan time will be 1pm?
Yeah I think that number
Cost 1.37 GBP per number
Be wary

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by phaara » Tue Aug 11, 2015 5:34 pm

i.need.help wrote:
phaara wrote:

Visa and Mastercard are accepted worldwide. Where does it say the payment can only be made in PKR from Pakistan?
well yes now when we fill form and when comes to payment page its showing fees in PKR though previously it was in GBP

only thts why i m asking can he pay fees from uk through his credit card and currency will converts in pks automatically
online app 29/1/2014
Biometric 31/1/2014
Forwarded to Isb OC on 3/2/2014
RFC 2/10/2014

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by shfh7815 » Tue Aug 11, 2015 5:42 pm

Is there anything else I can do beside appealing.... Since they obviously lost the paperwork I sent them...someone I could talk to perhaps
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 nazimshah15 » Tue Aug 11, 2015 6:06 pm

So shocked to see the ignorance of ECO, may Allah make easier for whatever you guys going to do in appealing or as new applicantion. I emailed them and received email that the application has been processed and a decision has been made. Please brothers and sisters pray for me. Any idea how long will be now? and the NHS charges refunded before processed or after?
thank you
time line: biometric 29/05/15 at Islamabad

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by i.need.help » Tue Aug 11, 2015 6:43 pm

nazimshah15 wrote:So shocked to see the ignorance of ECO, may Allah make easier for whatever you guys going to do in appealing or as new applicantion. I emailed them and received email that the application has been processed and a decision has been made. Please brothers and sisters pray for me. Any idea how long will be now? and the NHS charges refunded before processed or after?
thank you
time line: biometric 29/05/15 at Islamabad
Did you receive a NHS refund email? This can be before or after, but either way, it means visa is refused.
TIMELINE

Spouse Visa (Entry Clearance) granted on 20-02-15
FLR-M (Extension) granted on 24-08-17
ILR (SET-M) not due until 2020

Views and opinions provided by myself, should not be relied upon as professional advice.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by tehmina » Tue Aug 11, 2015 6:59 pm

There is another way ,you can send your document and story to bbc and guardian and also email to Home Secretary

Thanks
Visa Timeline
Online Application: 08/06/15 Type: Spouse Visa
Documents Submitted @ ISB: 12/06/15
Documents Received BHC ISB: 17/06/15
Esclation -6th August ---pres assessment done.
Update 12 August --application in progress.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by i.need.help » Tue Aug 11, 2015 7:01 pm

tehmina wrote:There is another way ,you can send your document and story to bbc and guardian and also email to Home Secretary

Thanks
LOL.
TIMELINE

Spouse Visa (Entry Clearance) granted on 20-02-15
FLR-M (Extension) granted on 24-08-17
ILR (SET-M) not due until 2020

Views and opinions provided by myself, should not be relied upon as professional advice.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by tehmina » Tue Aug 11, 2015 7:02 pm

http://www.tmay.co.uk/contact

There is number you can ring and also email .
Visa Timeline
Online Application: 08/06/15 Type: Spouse Visa
Documents Submitted @ ISB: 12/06/15
Documents Received BHC ISB: 17/06/15
Esclation -6th August ---pres assessment done.
Update 12 August --application in progress.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by humbleguy » Tue Aug 11, 2015 7:12 pm

tehmina wrote:This is extreme negligence and incompetency,
Take them to court and lodge claim against them.
You must have your sponsor letter or appendex which shows list of documents attached.
Wait for esclation result and then go for review.
Shall we all start some kind of a petition or call to action? reading the thread today is heart breaking all due someones incompetence or deliberate action to delay spouse application? if this is happening to more than one person surely it is not a mistake. :( :shock:

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