Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[InshAllah1990]

Today I have received an email which is quite worrying. Can some help me. I am worried. It came from visa section in sheffield. It said the following:

"Unfortunately, the processing of your application has not been straightforward and we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service targets. We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible.
We will write to you again if there is any change to this. Please do not attend the Visa Application Centre until you have been advised that your application has been decided and that your passport is ready for collection."


I applied on 16/07/2015, biometrics were done on 28/07/2015. My application was straight forward as far as I am aware. Has anybody been in the same position as me?

Hello,
Yes we are in the exact same situation as you, we also applied on the 16th July 2015 and received an email to tell us our case has not been "straightforward" we are to worried about this as we were pretty certain our case is ok.

If anyone else has been or is in the same situation and has some advise please share.

Thanks

[rashadjee]

Thanks for replying. I just dont understand what the issues can be? I am on carers allowance and i am earning around £100' per week. I have been to pakistan 3 times since i got married. I have savings of around £6000 and i also have accommodation as well. I just cant get my head around why my case is not straightforward?

Anyone have any idea?

[jag20]

I have rec'd my IHS refund yesterday for my wife's application submitted:

26 June 2015
bio m 7th July 15
confirmation email rec'd 8 august 15
delay email rec'd 23 sep 15

no further email rec'd at all but got IHS refund; does it mean application was refused or (false hope) could be accidental?

She was in england on student visa before but we got married in PK earlier this year and she applied as a spouse.

Did anyone was/is in a similar situation?

Thanks
J

[rashadjee]

Did your wife attend the mirpur office? If so it seems it could be a refusal.

[Naveed777]

Salam everyone,

Any end of May applicants still there!! What are they doing with our apps. ( , almost 5 months now.
I received application delay email 10th August 2015 and still no sign of any outcome since. My timeline :
Biometrics @ISB: 29th May 2015
Delayed email: 10th August

[jag20]

Did your wife attend the mirpur office? If so it seems it could be a refusal.

Yes at the time of biometrics.

[shakoorh]

I have rec'd my IHS refund yesterday for my wife's application submitted:

26 June 2015
bio m 7th July 15
confirmation email rec'd 8 august 15
delay email rec'd 23 sep 15

no further email rec'd at all but got IHS refund; does it mean application was refused or (false hope) could be accidental?

She was in england on student visa before but we got married in PK earlier this year and she applied as a spouse.

Did anyone was/is in a similar situation?

Thanks
J

Yes unfortunately it means a refusal . Really sorry for you, I know how it feels. One thing is that you can tell your spouse before they collect at visa centre so you can soften the blow. I will say though that make sure your spouse doesn't sign the paper until after opening and checking all the documents.

[jag20]

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Yes unfortunately it means a refusal . Really sorry for you, I know how it feels. One thing is that you can tell your spouse before they collect at visa centre so you can soften the blow. I will say though that make sure your spouse doesn't sign the paper until after opening and checking all the documents.[/quote]

Thanks and sorry to hear about you too. Hope all goes well at end,

Did you find out what was the reason for you? how long does appeal take? I hear it can take up to a year?

[worried1]

Salam everyone,

Any end of May applicants still there!! What are they doing with our apps. ( , almost 5 months now.
I received application delay email 10th August 2015 and still no sign of any outcome since. My timeline :
Biometrics @ISB: 29th May 2015
Delayed email: 10th August

hi
same here
I aplied online 08 june 2015
bio 17 june 2015
delayed email 08 sept
since then and now nothing
IN SHAA ALLAH
ALLAH KNOWS BEST (nearly 4 months) just keep trust in ALLAH IN SHAA ALLAH

[sam93]

Asalam o laikum my husband received this email, what is this supposed to me?
Dear Customer,
PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE. THIS MAILBOX IS NOT MONITORED.
Your UK visa application is currently under consideration at the British High Commission Islamabad.
Unfortunately the processing of your application has been delayed while we undertake further assessment. This means that we will be unable to make a decision within our published customer service standards.
We will conclude your application as soon as possible and you will be contacted when your documents have been returned to the Visa Application Centre. You will then be contacted by the Visa Application Centre when your documents are ready for collection. Please do not go to the Visa Application Centre before they have contacted you.
We apologise for the delay in concluding your application. Please avoid making 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. If however you need to contact us or would like to track the progress of your application, 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[/quote]

[Naveed777]

Salam everyone,

Any end of May applicants still there!! What are they doing with our apps. ( , almost 5 months now.
I received application delay email 10th August 2015 and still no sign of any outcome since. My timeline :
Biometrics @ISB: 29th May 2015
Delayed email: 10th August

hi
same here
I aplied online 08 june 2015
bio 17 june 2015
delayed email 08 sept
since then and now nothing
IN SHAA ALLAH
ALLAH KNOWS BEST (nearly 4 months) just keep trust in ALLAH IN SHAA ALLAH

Yes without doubt! What is frustrating is their response aand the whole process. A couple of days ago I asked for an update and the reply was with a few minutes that application is in progress/ no updates. The reply was just an automated answer. I emailed them again, and received similar email in a couple of mins. One can understand the volumes of queries they receive but they response should not be automated, that's just wrong and no point of contacting them. I wish youand everyone the best in this agonising process!

Regards

[worried1]

Salam everyone,

Any end of May applicants still there!! What are they doing with our apps. ( , almost 5 months now.
I received application delay email 10th August 2015 and still no sign of any outcome since. My timeline :
Biometrics @ISB: 29th May 2015
Delayed email: 10th August

hi
same here
I aplied online 08 june 2015
bio 17 june 2015
delayed email 08 sept
since then and now nothing
IN SHAA ALLAH
ALLAH KNOWS BEST (nearly 4 months) just keep trust in ALLAH IN SHAA ALLAH

Yes without doubt! What is frustrating is their response aand the whole process. A couple of days ago I asked for an update and the reply was with a few minutes that application is in progress/ no updates. The reply was just an automated answer. I emailed them again, and received similar email in a couple of mins. One can understand the volumes of queries they receive but they response should not be automated, that's just wrong and no point of contacting them. I wish youand everyone the best in this agonising process!

Regards

on the 8th September I received email that application is delayed for further checks.
I emailed them on the 27th September
and this is the answere I recived
your application has not been seen as yet
one minute its delayed for further checks, the next email that its not been seen as of yet.....
it is really confusing, I think they just press any button on auto reply mails.....

[shak4311]

hi Guys and girls. i am applying for spouse visa and below is the list of documents.
can you please advised if anything is missing, plz
i realy appreciate ur help and time
Many thanks
May Allah reward for for helping others


Applicant’s Documents

□ Application VAF4A
□ Appendix 2 VAF4A
□ 4 Passport size Photographs
□ NADRA Marriage Certificate
□ Original Nikkah Namah in Urdu
□ Certified translation of Nikkah Nammah in English
□ Decree Absolute
□ Wedding Photos
□ English Pass Test Certificate (IELTS)
□ TB Certificate
□ Copy of Birth Certificate for our Son

Sponsors Supporting Documents

□ Attested Copies of Sponsor’s British Passport No:
□ Sponsorship Declaration and Letter of Support
□ Employment Letter from employer
□ Employment contract
□ Sabbatical Leave confirmation letter from employer
□ 6 months original Pay Slips issued by HR
□ P60 Certificates of tax year ending 2015 and 2014
□ 6 months bank statements
□ Halifax ISA Saver Statement
□ 2 x Instant Saver Account statement
□ HSBC Statement for Account number
□ Copy of Property Title Deed
□ Property inspection report-
□ Accommodation Letter of Support from my Aunty
□ Pension statements from employer
□ Credit card statements
□ Money Transfer Receipts
□ applicants UBL Account statement confirming the receipts of funds
□ Itemised Bill for Lycamobile used to phone each other
□ Screen Shots of Facetime calls, Whatsapp calls and Phone Calls
□ Whatsapp Chat History

[confusedd_786]

Asslama-o-laikum , everyone I'm new in here, can any one tell me how to esclate your application and exactly when we can do it like after how many weeks? Thanks and May Allah bless us all with ease and success in the process Ameen Sum Ameen

[leo1808]

Salam everyone. .
Congrats to those who got their visas n best of luck for those who r waiting. May Allah grant us all our visa. Aameen
Aboit 2 weeks ago i got know about the life skills A1 test.

I'm really worried. Can anybody tell me about the A1 test.
Is it easy!!!!!
I'm gonna reapply soon for my visa.

[shakoorh]

Thanks and sorry to hear about you too. Hope all goes well at end,

Did you find out what was the reason for you? how long does appeal take? I hear it can take up to a year?

My refusal was based on financial requirement not being met, because I based my application on biometric date, but everything is based on online date.

I didn't bother with appeal because I had no leg to stand on. I have heard it takes around 6 months.

[teejos_88]

married:03/11/2013
online:05/06/15
biometrics in islamabad:18/06/15
i have been reading this forum for a while now...
worried 1 & naveed777 i am in the situation as you both.
i received delay email on 09/09/15 and nothing since.
everytime i ask for an update it states has not yet been seen by an ECO. i am worried as its nearly 4 months.i also thought my case was straight forward. if anybody can advise on what we can do plz.

[hinna]

Salaam,

Is there any way to complain about the face they have not updates the visa processing times. As far as I am aware it still shows processing times for all decisions made in July. I am checking times on Isb.

We are now in Oct surely they could have updated by now?

Jzk

[confusedd_786]

Salaam,

Is there any way to complain about the face they have not updates the visa processing times. As far as I am aware it still shows processing times for all decisions made in July. I am checking times on Isb.

We are now in Oct surely they could have updated by now?

Jzk

Seems like we are almst on same boat !! Do u or anyone here can tell how do we escalate?

[leo1808]

Salam everyone. .
Congrats to those who got their visas n best of luck for those who r waiting. May Allah grant us all our visa. Aameen
Aboit 2 weeks ago i got know about the life skills A1 test.

I'm really worried. Can anybody tell me about the A1 test.
Is it easy!!!!!
I'm gonna reapply soon for my visa.

[sal29]

Is whatsapp call history and Skype call history enough for communication evidence? Or is chat history just as important cos I feel like call logs are enough but I'm not sure.

[worried1]

married:03/11/2013
online:05/06/15
biometrics in islamabad:18/06/15
i have been reading this forum for a while now...
worried 1 & naveed777 i am in the situation as you both.
i received delay email on 09/09/15 and nothing since.
everytime i ask for an update it states has not yet been seen by an ECO. i am worried as its nearly 4 months.i also thought my case was straight forward. if anybody can advise on what we can do plz.

hi
we are in the same boat
our applications were done around the same time
online 08 june 2015
bio 17 june 2015
delay email 08 sept
its really frustrating and stressing
Keep your trust in ALLAH In shaa ALLAH IT WILL WORK OUT FOR THE BEST FOR BOTH OF US AND WHOEVER ELSE IS GOING THRU THIS VISA PROCESS AMEEN

[confusedd_786]

married:03/11/2013
online:05/06/15
biometrics in islamabad:18/06/15
i have been reading this forum for a while now...
worried 1 & naveed777 i am in the situation as you both.
i received delay email on 09/09/15 and nothing since.
everytime i ask for an update it states has not yet been seen by an ECO. i am worried as its nearly 4 months.i also thought my case was straight forward. if anybody can advise on what we can do plz.

hi
we are in the same boat
our applications were done aroma the same time
online 08 june 2015
bio 17 june 2015
delay email 08 sept
its really frustrating and stressing
Keep your trust in ALLAH In shaa ALLAH IT WILL WORK OUT FOR THE BEST FOR BOTH OF US AND WHOEVER ELSE IS GOING THRU THIS VISA PROCESS AMEEN

Why don't you ask them for Escalation!!?

[worried1]

married:03/11/2013
online:05/06/15
biometrics in islamabad:18/06/15
i have been reading this forum for a while now...
worried 1 & naveed777 i am in the situation as you both.
i received delay email on 09/09/15 and nothing since.
everytime i ask for an update it states has not yet been seen by an ECO. i am worried as its nearly 4 months.i also thought my case was straight forward. if anybody can advise on what we can do plz.

hi
we are in the same boat
our applications were done aroma the same time
online 08 june 2015
bio 17 june 2015
delay email 08 sept
its really frustrating and stressing
Keep your trust in ALLAH In shaa ALLAH IT WILL WORK OUT FOR THE BEST FOR BOTH OF US AND WHOEVER ELSE IS GOING THRU THIS VISA PROCESS AMEEN

Why don't you ask them for Escalation!!?

how is Escalation done... please thankyou

[worried1]

Any june 2015 applicants still waiting for wife/husband visas?