Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[umber ali]

Here is reply of my escalation

We have received a response from the decision making centre following your
request for information with regards to your application. They stated that
"Pre assessment and online verification conducted - Under process for
further enquiries – checks"

Hello mine escalation result is same as yours on 26 August I escalated ,
Did u got any processed email ?

[Midra]

Tehmina

Any update yet?

[zakikhan]

Hi guys what is this stuff about photos being taken at Grafton College where my wife did the KET test??

She just told me they didn't take her photo

[Raymandosnr]

Hi guys what is this stuff about photos being taken at Grafton College where my wife did the KET test??

She just told me they didn't take her photo

The current issue is that the results are not bring uploaded to the UKVI server and but to not have taken the test day photo is a serious concern and violates the UKVI exam conditions as they would have no way to verify that your wife took the test

[zakikhan]

@raymondsnr

can't they verify using statement of entry?

I will get decision end of october as submitted appeal end of July

[tehmina]

Mindra

No update,no reply of esclation even

[Midra]

Tehmina

I got the confirmation reply of escalation on Friday and its still not escalated by ECO

[Mysterious]

Whats the new button on the online application?

If u log in, even though i have already submitted a new button Register at Commercial Partner appeared.

whats that for?

[Raymandosnr]

@raymondsnr

can't they verify using statement of entry?

I will get decision end of october as submitted appeal end of July

They can verify the results but they will have no way of knowing if she actually took the exam as its a requirement to use the test for visa purposes, so are you telling me when you check her results online you cannot see her photo

[zakikhan]

@ raymond snr

I can't see her photo

[Raymandosnr]

@ raymond snr

I can't see her photo

That's not good as its a strict requirement of UKVI but do dua who knows she may get appeal, can you post your appeal dates on here or on the appeal topic for us to see and it will help.

[alil2014]

@ raymond snr

I can't see her photo

That's not good as its a strict requirement of UKVI but do dua who knows she may get appeal, can you post your appeal dates on here or on the appeal topic for us to see and it will help.

My wife passed KET test in August 2014. Even though they took a test day photo at grafton college it was not visible online on the Cambridge site. However we had no issues obtaining the visa.

@ zakikhan - Also haven't the test requirements changed now? As in KET is no longer an approved test provider (unless taken before April 2015). So anyone taking the KET exam after April 2015 will be refused the visa on that basis.

[zakikhan]

@ali khan

Jzk for that. Yes she took it before april 2015. I've spoke to Cambridge il post up later what they emailed me

[umber ali]

Is it necessary to get an update status waiting for Eco before few weeks of processed email ?

[Raymandosnr]

@ raymond snr

I can't see her photo

That's not good as its a strict requirement of UKVI but do dua who knows she may get appeal, can you post your appeal dates on here or on the appeal topic for us to see and it will help.

My wife passed KET test in August 2014. Even though they took a test day photo at grafton college it was not visible online on the Cambridge site. However we had no issues obtaining the visa.

@ zakikhan - Also haven't the test requirements changed now? As in KET is no longer an approved test provider (unless taken before April 2015). So anyone taking the KET exam after April 2015 will be refused the visa on that basis.

Things have changed now as there really clamping down on non IELTS test and they want any excuse to refuse your visa on these grounds so having the English test day photo online leaves them with no room for excuses to not issue the visa

[Shazadk]

Hi anyone get this. And what's the checks they do.


Your UK visa application is currently under consideration at the British High Commission in Islamabad.
Unfortunately, the processing of your application has been delayed while we undertake further checks. This means that we will be unable to make a decision within our published customer service standards.

We will conclude your case as soon as possible and we will email you when your documents have been returned to the Visa Application Centre. You will then be contacted again when your documents are ready for collection. Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre before you have been advised to do so.

We apologise for this delay. Please avoid making any travel arrangements until you have collected your passport.

We would be grateful if you could keep your correspondence to a minimum during the consideration process of your application. If however you need to contact us or would like to track the progress of your case, you can do so via our International Enquiry Service at: http://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk.

Kind regards,

UK Visas and Immigration
British High Commission Islamabad
http://www.gov.uk/ukvi

It means they won't be meeting the 12 week processig time, When did you apply?

I received email saying the received it on 26 May 2015
Got this email on 20 August. Has been 2 weeks now.

[nasir631]

Alhamdulillah Visa has been granted to my wife and finally my wait is over.

Special thanks to 'SajadUK,stillwaiting12 and adna.

Now I would like to say big thank you to everyone on this forum who helped me during my wait from the high commission. I wish and pray for all of you to get positive reply regarding your visa.

I would like to mention few points ere that may help someone else.
1) My wife appeared in exam KET (Computer based )taken on 25-March-2015 in Grafton college Islamabad. They did not take any picture of her on the exam day but she was asked to provide them her phot at the exam registration time which she provided. She told that there were few people on exam day who did not have photo with them and did not provide them phots.Perhaps Cambridge verification system is not verifying for only those applicants who have not provided the photo.
2) I provided all 6 months my bank (stamp) statement that were dated before application date and also one more bank statement that was dated after the application date.
3) Visa was issued on 28-August-2015 but had reply from UKVI on 31-AUG-2015 for my escalation stating that application is in queue.
4) Received processed email on 1st September, on 1st September I login to NHS online portal and option was there for me to refund request however it was removed on 2-septmber.
5) Received text on 3-SEP and passport collected on same day.

[Raymandosnr]

Alhamdulillah Visa has been granted to my wife and finally my wait is over.

Special thanks to 'SajadUK,stillwaiting12 and adna.

Now I would like to say big thank you to everyone on this forum who helped me during my wait from the high commission. I wish and pray for all of you to get positive reply regarding your visa.

I would like to mention few points ere that may help someone else.
1) My wife appeared in exam KET (Computer based )taken on 25-March-2015 in Grafton college Islamabad. They did not take any picture of her on the exam day but she was asked to provide them her phot at the exam registration time which she provided. She told that there were few people on exam day who did not have photo with them and did not provide them phots.Perhaps Cambridge verification system is not verifying for only those applicants who have not provided the photo.
2) I provided all 6 months my bank (stamp) statement that were dated before application date and also one more bank statement that was dated after the application date.
3) Visa was issued on 28-August-2015 but had reply from UKVI on 31-AUG-2015 for my escalation stating that application is in queue.
4) Received processed email on 1st September, on 1st September I login to NHS online portal and option was there for me to refund request however it was removed on 2-septmber.
5) Received text on 3-SEP and passport collected on same day.

The visa test themselves must take the photo as confirmed by Cambridge English but the issue is not with the photos it's the results cannot be seen on the UKVI portal

[sajjaduk]

Mashallah excellent news
Been waiting to hear back from you for a while
May Allah swt bless you and your Mrs with a happy married life
Glad to have been able to help
Plz pray for me also
Still not herd as delayed

Alhamdulillah Visa has been granted to my wife and finally my wait is over.

Special thanks to 'SajadUK,stillwaiting12 and adna.

Now I would like to say big thank you to everyone on this forum who helped me during my wait from the high commission. I wish and pray for all of you to get positive reply regarding your visa.

I would like to mention few points ere that may help someone else.
1) My wife appeared in exam KET (Computer based )taken on 25-March-2015 in Grafton college Islamabad. They did not take any picture of her on the exam day but she was asked to provide them her phot at the exam registration time which she provided. She told that there were few people on exam day who did not have photo with them and did not provide them phots.Perhaps Cambridge verification system is not verifying for only those applicants who have not provided the photo.
2) I provided all 6 months my bank (stamp) statement that were dated before application date and also one more bank statement that was dated after the application date.
3) Visa was issued on 28-August-2015 but had reply from UKVI on 31-AUG-2015 for my escalation stating that application is in queue.
4) Received processed email on 1st September, on 1st September I login to NHS online portal and option was there for me to refund request however it was removed on 2-septmber.
5) Received text on 3-SEP and passport collected on same day.

[stillwaiting123]

Hi anyone get this. And what's the checks they do.


Your UK visa application is currently under consideration at the British High Commission in Islamabad.
Unfortunately, the processing of your application has been delayed while we undertake further checks. This means that we will be unable to make a decision within our published customer service standards.

We will conclude your case as soon as possible and we will email you when your documents have been returned to the Visa Application Centre. You will then be contacted again when your documents are ready for collection. Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre before you have been advised to do so.

We apologise for this delay. Please avoid making any travel arrangements until you have collected your passport.

We would be grateful if you could keep your correspondence to a minimum during the consideration process of your application. If however you need to contact us or would like to track the progress of your case, you can do so via our International Enquiry Service at: http://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk.

Kind regards,

UK Visas and Immigration
British High Commission Islamabad
http://www.gov.uk/ukvi

It means they won't be meeting the 12 week processig time, When did you apply?

I received email saying the received it on 26 May 2015
Got this email on 20 August. Has been 2 weeks now.

Sajjad applied 6th may for delayed email 22nd july and still waiting... Be patient

[badmaash]

are people who are applying under adequate maintenance , having further checks taken or are they processed quicker ?

[tiger girl]

Raymandosnr

Tanks for yr advice im.from bradford 6 not sure which mo it is n you are going to see yr mp tomm please can u update n do u no who is bd6 mp pleasse

[humbleguy]

Over in india, people are getting processed email for july applications already!!

[nasir631]

Very kind of you sajjad bai
You have helped many people here and I am sure they all pray for you. Inshallah I will pray all of you especially for yourself.
It looks to me that they are looking at April pending applications and you should be hearing very very soon.
From depth of my heart - May Allah grant your wife visa very soon. Ameen

Mashallah excellent news
Been waiting to hear back from you for a while
May Allah swt bless you and your Mrs with a happy married life
Glad to have been able to help
Plz pray for me also
Still not herd as delayed

Alhamdulillah Visa has been granted to my wife and finally my wait is over.

Special thanks to 'SajadUK,stillwaiting12 and adna.

Now I would like to say big thank you to everyone on this forum who helped me during my wait from the high commission. I wish and pray for all of you to get positive reply regarding your visa.

I would like to mention few points ere that may help someone else.
1) My wife appeared in exam KET (Computer based )taken on 25-March-2015 in Grafton college Islamabad. They did not take any picture of her on the exam day but she was asked to provide them her phot at the exam registration time which she provided. She told that there were few people on exam day who did not have photo with them and did not provide them phots.Perhaps Cambridge verification system is not verifying for only those applicants who have not provided the photo.
2) I provided all 6 months my bank (stamp) statement that were dated before application date and also one more bank statement that was dated after the application date.
3) Visa was issued on 28-August-2015 but had reply from UKVI on 31-AUG-2015 for my escalation stating that application is in queue.
4) Received processed email on 1st September, on 1st September I login to NHS online portal and option was there for me to refund request however it was removed on 2-septmber.
5) Received text on 3-SEP and passport collected on same day.

[Raymandosnr]

Raymandosnr

Tanks for yr advice im.from bradford 6 not sure which mo it is n you are going to see yr mp tomm please can u update n do u no who is bd6 mp pleasse

I'll let you know how it goes but not sure the mp of Bradford I think if you do a quick search on Google or call you local council office you can find out and the sooner the better