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Hussaini Z
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Query from Home Office

Post by Hussaini Z » Thu Sep 29, 2016 9:26 pm

Hi,

I applied for a spouse visa via CAT B as i have a new permanent job but was agency before and have earned way above the threshold in the past 12 months. I also mentioned that i receive PIP due to a health issue. He was very inquisitive how i hold down a job due to my health condition. I was upfront that it is managed myself so its not an issue.

Will they ring my wife in PK now?

How soon will i find out the decision.

He was very abrupt... very nervous now

Hope someone can shed sum light on the process.

Thanks
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Hussaini Z
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Re: Query from Home Office

Post by Hussaini Z » Sat Oct 01, 2016 7:15 pm

A decision was made on 29/09/2016 ... applicant has not yet been contacted.... the nhs ihs charge hasnt been refunded either... does it get immediately refunded if its rejected?
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Re: Query from Home Office

Post by Casa » Sat Oct 01, 2016 7:35 pm

Hussaini Z wrote:A decision was made on 29/09/2016 ... applicant has not yet been contacted.... the nhs ihs charge hasnt been refunded either... does it get immediately refunded if its rejected?
Generally it does.
(Casa, not CR001)
Please don't send me PMs asking for immigration advice on posts that are on the open forum. If I haven't responded there, it's because I don't have the answer. I'm a moderator, not a legal professional.
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Hussaini Z
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Re: Query from Home Office

Post by Hussaini Z » Sat Oct 01, 2016 8:36 pm

I really DO hope its a positive sign that no refund has been made yet
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Re: Query from Home Office

Post by aprboom » Sun Oct 02, 2016 12:56 am

Hussaini Z wrote:I really DO hope its a positive sign that no refund has been made yet
Dear Hassaini Z,

Was it your first application? I notice out timeline is quite similar but I haven't had no enquiry call from HO as yet.

Did they contact your employer too? How long was the call?

Many thanks
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Hussaini Z
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Re: Query from Home Office

Post by Hussaini Z » Sun Oct 02, 2016 3:12 am

Hi,

Yes first ever application.... lol i noticed too our timelines match... no they didnt contact my employer.. they rang at 12:42 and a decision was made at 1pm so i was kinda shocked that yhey made a decision within 15 mins.... but my spouse hasnt been contacted yet so theres no way of knowing the outcome... good luck with urs :) prayin for u
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Re: Query from Home Office

Post by aprboom » Sun Oct 02, 2016 11:10 pm

Hussaini Z wrote:Hi,

Yes first ever application.... lol i noticed too our timelines match... no they didnt contact my employer.. they rang at 12:42 and a decision was made at 1pm so i was kinda shocked that yhey made a decision within 15 mins.... but my spouse hasnt been contacted yet so theres no way of knowing the outcome... good luck with urs :) prayin for u
InshaAllah your spouse will be contacted soon, which VAC did you use?
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Re: Query from Home Office

Post by Hussaini Z » Sun Oct 02, 2016 11:21 pm

Inshallah .. we used Islamabad...

Oh and the answer to ur earlier question..they did not contact my employer..

I think it takes them a few days to cotnact my spouse to pick up the passport.
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Re: Query from Home Office

Post by aprboom » Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:10 am

Hussaini Z wrote:Inshallah .. we used Islamabad...

Oh and the answer to ur earlier question..they did not contact my employer..

I think it takes them a few days to cotnact my spouse to pick up the passport.
How long was the HO telephone enquiry and were they quite aggressive on the phone? Good luck to you, please keep us updated with your progress and I shall do the same
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Re: Query from Home Office

Post by Hussaini Z » Mon Oct 03, 2016 8:14 am

I think the phone call was 5-7 minutes long.

The problem was i was caught off guard.. i was at work in clinic.. and there was like 10 calls on a private number and it kept on ringing.. so i ran out and answered... i wouldn't say aggressive...but very abrupt.. I was thinking he will call my employer next but he didn't...

I will keep u all updated..and praying for u all... please keep us updated as well...
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Re: Query from Home Office

Post by rukhsarmanzoor » Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:23 pm

Insha'Allah you hear good news very soon.

Just looked at your timeline, did you submit a priority application?

We submitted a standard online app on 1st August and biometrics on 9th August. Do you know which date are the 12 weeks counted down from? Running out of patience now :(
Pakistan Spouse Visa Application
Online Application: 01/08/16
Biometrics: 09/08/16, Islamabad
Supporting docs sent to Sheffield: 09/08/16
Supporting docs received back: 12/08/16
Collection: 02/11/16
Visa granted alhamdulillah!
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Hussaini Z
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Re: Query from Home Office

Post by Hussaini Z » Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:24 pm

Salam,

Yes i did priority...

I believe the date starts from biometric good.

Good luck sister :)
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Re: Query from Home Office

Post by aprboom » Tue Oct 04, 2016 8:53 pm

Hussaini Z wrote:I think the phone call was 5-7 minutes long.

The problem was i was caught off guard.. i was at work in clinic.. and there was like 10 calls on a private number and it kept on ringing.. so i ran out and answered... i wouldn't say aggressive...but very abrupt.. I was thinking he will call my employer next but he didn't...

I will keep u all updated..and praying for u all... please keep us updated as well...
My prayers and good wishes are with you brother. Give us good news soon !!!!!
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Hussaini Z
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Re: Query from Home Office

Post by Hussaini Z » Tue Oct 04, 2016 9:55 pm

Inshallah Ameen.. any news on ur front?
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Re: Query from Home Office

Post by aprboom » Wed Oct 05, 2016 1:02 am

Hussaini Z wrote:Inshallah Ameen.. any news on ur front?

asked for a status updated today. They responded that application is yet to be assessed by ECO, today was the 16th working day :(
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