Settlement Visa Applications - INDIA TIMELINES ONLY

[Casa]

To all members who contribute to this topic/thread, the following are the guidance to adhere to so that we do not end up with a timeline thread that runs into so many pages like the other one did and which has become a discussion thread, rather than an easily readable timeline thread :

1. This topic is for timelines and timeline updates ONLY.

ANY discussions, chit chat, question such as 'Any news for applications from Dehli...' ect, will be deleted and the user issued with a warning

There will be zero tolerance of any abuse of the timeline thread.

This topic/thread will be monitored daily.

Is there ANYTHING in the above that is unclear????

[bham]

Application submit spouse visa (Online) : standard application
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Jalandhar, India: 03/03/2017
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 14/03/2017
Online application confirmation by UKVI :
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on :yes
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - No
Interview done by UKVI: N/A
Contacted with 'decision made' : No -
Contacted for Collection : no
Collection made : no
Decision of Application :

It's 13week now no response after two email case not straight forward and hold email. Just waiting.

[optimism80]

Application submitted -PRIORITY(Online) : 30th March
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Chennai, India: 10/04/2017
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 18/04/2017
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on :27/04/2017
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - No
Interview done by UKVI: NO
Chase up email sent by Solicitor: 17th May 2017 to which we received response saying ~still waiting for consideration by an EOA"
Contacted with 'decision made' : No (we got not email , no text -just a phone call from the courier company)
Contacted for Collection : Yes (16th June)
Collection made : Yes
Decision of Application : Successful, 30 days visa vignette.

[Raj86]

Application submitted m(Online) : 13th Jan 17
Biometrics enrolled at VFS ahmdehbad , India: 16/01/2017
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 1/03/2017
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on :12/04/2017
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - no
Interview done by UKVI: NO
Chase up email sent by Solicitor: 16/ june 2017 to which we received response saying ~still waiting for a decision since march....
Contacted with 'decision made' : No
Contacted for Collection : No
Collection made : No
Decision of Application : Been 115 days still waiting

[ukguyinlondon]

[Update] - almost after 3 months
Spouse settlement visa - for Wife and 2 kids

Application and documents submitted & biometrics enrolled at: 20th March 2017 VFS Bangalore
Application forwarded to SHEFFIELD on: 21st March 2017 (email) email stating application being prepared for assessment and that Supporting Docs should be sent to Sheffield

Supporting Docs sent to Sheffield from UK: 22nd March 2017

Supporting Docs reached Sheffield: 23rd March 2017

Supporting Docs returned to UK sponsor (along with acknowledgement letter): 30th March 2017

Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): 21st June (alomost exactly 3 months from biometrics) - Received an email stating case not straightforward (no reason given)

Contacted with 'decision made':

Contacted for Collection:
Collection made:
Decision:
Visa approved date:

[Ranaraj]

Application and documents submitted & biometrics enrolled at : 23/03/2017 ( standard application- Ahmadabad
Application forwarded to British High Commission on : 23/03/2017
Application under process at British High Commission on : 23/03/2017
Dox sent to Sheffield : 26/06/2017
Return dox : 03/04/2017
Contacted ukvi by mail 3 times but same reply no updates all d time.

Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable) : no
Did track inside UK visa application : 20/06/2017 showing decided
Contacted for Collection : 23/06/2017
Collection made : 23/06/2017
Decision of Application : approved 26/06 to 26/07

Keep faith on god u will get good response. Exactly 3 months time taken for decision. Thanks

[Fat30]

Application online Submitted: 30/12/16
Documents submitted & bio-metrics enrolled & Passport submitted at : 12/01/2017 ( standard application- JAIPUR)
Application forwarded to Sheffield UK on : 13/01/2017
Original Documents sent to Sheffield : 27/01/2017
Return dox : 31/01/17
Hold email recieved : 07/03/17
Case not staright forward email: 10 minutes after hold email on 07/03/17
Contacted ukvi by mail 3 times but same reply no updates all d time.
Contacted Local MP by email: 21/06/17- no reply yet
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable) : yes on 23/06/17 by telephone, case escalated
Did track inside UK visa application :Application is 'In Active'
Contacted for Collection : No not yet
Collection made : No Not yet
Decision of Application : No not yet

[BK JK]

Application submit spouse visa (priority): 04/04/2017
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Hyderabd, India: 19/04/2017
Application forwarded to UKVI on : 19/04/2017
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 20/04/2017
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on :not yet
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - not yet
Interview done by UKVI: not yet
Contacted with 'decision made' : awaiting
Contacted for Collection : awaiting
Collection made : awaiting
Decision of Application : awaiting

The priority service was used but it has severely exceeded the 15days processing time. Contact with ukvi via agent only states application under consideration. Agent stating home office experiencing significant delays since end March 2017

47 working days for priority service and still awaiting

[ANK16]

Application submit spouse visa (Standard): 22/03/2017
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Mumbai, India: 30/03/2017
Application acknowledgement by UKVI on : 03/04/2017
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 04/04/2017
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on : 06/04/2017
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - NO
Interview done by UKVI: NO
Tracker Status (https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus)
: "Decision Made" updated on 25/06/ 2017
Contacted with 'decision made' : awaiting

It says within 10 working days from time of "Decision Made" Status, we will contacted to collect the Passport. Fingers crossed, will update accordingly!

[unitedkingdom12]

[quote="unitedkingdom12"]Application submit (Normal): 23/12/2016
Biometrics enrolled at VFS New Delhi: 29/12/2016
Application forwarded to UKVI on : 29.12.2016
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 20/01/2017
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on :not yet
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): 24/02/2017
UKVI Case not straight forward email : 08/03/2017
Status check 20/03/2017: Application under process.
Status check 29/03/2017: found that a decision on your application has been
delayed whilst further enquiries are being conducted.
Status check 11/04/2017: there is no update
Applicant called to UKVI 13/04/2017: they told me a about case escalated after that they reply me your case is escalated
Interview done by UKVI on 01/05/2017: interview done by video calling at VFS new delhi.
Status check 05/05/2017: `it is yet to be assessed by an entry clearance officer`
email received from UKVI on 12.06.2017: Hold email and exact same case is not straightforward
Status check 23/05/2017: Awaiting decision and escalated the case still no reply
Status check email 29.06.2017: Awaiting decision
Contacted with 'decision made' :
Contacted for Collection :
Collection made :
Decision of Application :

Tracker Status regularly (https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visa status)
If it says ref number not recognized and they tole me awaiting decision.

26 working week pass...still waiting I don't know whats going on ??

[ANK16]

Application submit spouse visa (Standard): 22/03/2017
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Mumbai, India: 30/03/2017
Application acknowledgement by UKVI on : 03/04/2017
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 04/04/2017
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on : 06/04/2017
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - NO
Interview done by UKVI: NO
Tracker Status (https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus)
: "Decision Made" updated on 25/06/ 2017
Contacted with 'decision made' : awaiting

It says within 10 working days from time of "Decision Made" Status, we will contacted to collect the Passport. Fingers crossed, will update accordingly!

Email received for collection of passport: 28/ 06/ 2017 @VFS Mumbai (BKC)
Decision: Approved from 03/07/2017 to 02/08/ 2017 vignette and valid for 3 years

Without deviating from the pattern of the topic, want to ever so briefly put across two points:
1) You should be getting your visa from 3 calendar months since you get the "Your online application has been received in Sheffield, UK. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer" email. Mine was 03/04 and Visa is valid from 03/07. Anytime within a week before that date (i.e 03/07 in my case) expect an update on the tracker. Until then don't panic.

2) Those who read this forum passively, please update your timelines too. It makes it easier for everyone to decipher patterns in timelines & delays. Consider it your good karma. I owe this forum and the mods a lot, thank you and good luck everyone!

[Neepa]

Settlement visa (Priority):
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Mumbai, India: 02/05/2017
Application acknowledgement by UKVI on : 04/05/2017
(All Documents scanned at Visa Application Center MUMBAI so no need to sent documents to Sheffield UK)
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - NO
Interview done by UKVI: NO
Emailed for status enquiry : 27/06/2017 and got reply the same day that your application awaiting a decision which is the last stage before a decision can be made.
Contacted with 'decision made' : awaiting

Please update here if anyone with the same case.
Thank you

[ukbkjha2017]

Settlement visa (Priority):
Online Application : 22/04/2017
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Kolkata, India: 02/05/2017
Application acknowledgement by UKVI on : 03/05/2017
Document sent to UKVI Sheffield on : 03/05/2017
Document Received from UKVI Sheffield on : 05/05/2017
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - NO
Interview done by UKVI: NO
Emailed for status enquiry : NO response
Calls for status enquiry, multiple times : response = Awaiting decision
Contacted with 'decision made' : NO

Its been more than 40 working days in priority but yet no response.. Update anyone with same status and help

[Jk16]

Application submit spouse visa (Online) : 2/6/2017standard application 
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Jalandhar, India: 13/6/2017
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 19/6/2017
Online application confirmation by UKVI : 
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on : Sponsor contacted by UKVI:
Interview done by UKVI:
Contacted with 'decision made' :
Contacted for Collection :
Collection made :
Decision of Application : 

[Neepa]

Settlement visa (Priority):
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Mumbai, India: 02/05/2017
Application acknowledgement by UKVI on : 04/05/2017
(All Documents scanned at Visa Application Center MUMBAI so no need to courier documents to Sheffield UK)
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - NO
Interview done by UKVI: NO
Emailed for status enquiry : 27/06/2017 and got reply the same day that your application awaiting a decision which is the last stage before a decision can be made.
Contacted with 'decision made' : awaiting

Please update here with the same case.
Thank you

[rvg1212]

Husband: British Citizen, Wife: Indian Citizen

Application submitted standard(Online) : 28/12/16
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Ahmedabad, India: 30/12/16
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield (online) on: 30/12/16
Supporting documents acknowledged by Sheffield on : 04/01/17
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on: N/A
Case "Not Straight Forward" email received: 06/03/17
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - NO
Interview done by UKVI: NO
Chase up email sent by local MP: 08/05/17 to which we received response 21/06/17 saying ~still waiting for a decision since march.... with casework unit.
Contacted with 'decision made' : NOT YET
Contacted for Collection : NOT YET
Collection made : NOT YET
Decision of Application : over 26weeks & counting ...

[CR001]

To all members who contribute to this topic/thread, the following are the guidance to adhere to so that we do not end up with a timeline thread that runs into so many pages like the other one did and which has become a discussion thread, rather than an easily readable timeline thread :

1. This topic is for timelines and timeline updates ONLY.

ANY discussions, chit chat, question such as 'Any news for applications from Dehli...' ect, will be deleted and the user issued with a warning

There will be zero tolerance of any abuse of the timeline thread.

This topic/thread will be monitored daily.

Is there ANYTHING in the above that is unclear????

[Neepa]

Settlement visa (Priority):
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Mumbai, India: 02/05/2017
Application acknowledgement by UKVI on : 04/05/2017
(All Documents scanned at Visa Application Center MUMBAI so no need to courier documents to Sheffield UK)
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - NO
Interview done by UKVI: NO
Emailed for status enquiry : 27/06/2017 and got reply the same day that your application awaiting a decision which is the last stage before a decision can be made.
Contacted with 'decision made' : awaiting

Request to everyone who is still waiting, please update timeline and help.
Thank you

[ranji82]

Settlement Visa for Wife and kid

Application submitted standard(Online) : 20/04/17
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Hyderabad, India: 24/04/17
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield (online) on: 03/05/17
Supporting documents acknowledged by Sheffield on : 10/05/17
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on: 10/05/17
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - NO
Interview done by UKVI: NO
Contacted with 'decision made' : NOT YET
Contacted for Collection : NOT YET
Collection made : NOT YET


Thanks

[CR001]

To all members who contribute to this topic/thread, the following are the guidance to adhere to so that we do not end up with a timeline thread that runs into so many pages like the other one did and which has become a discussion thread, rather than an easily readable timeline thread :

1. This topic is for timelines and timeline updates ONLY.

ANY discussions, chit chat, question such as 'Any news for applications from Dehli...' ect, will be deleted and the user issued with a warning

There will be zero tolerance of any abuse of the timeline thread.

This topic/thread will be monitored daily.

Is there ANYTHING in the above that is unclear????

[varun_1231]

Settlement Visa (Spouse) for Wife

Settlement visa (Standard):
Online Application : 11/04/2017
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Mumbai North, India: 24/04/2017
Application acknowledgement by UKVI on : 26/04/2017
Document sent to UKVI Sheffield on : 29/04/2017
Document Received from UKVI Sheffield on : 13/05/2017
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - Not Yet
Interview done by UKVI: Not Yet
Emailed for status enquiry : 27/05/2017 - Received generic response with no updates
Contacted with 'decision made' : No

[madhu_zoom]

Husband : ILR, applied for my wife and 2 children

Applied settlement visa for spouse and 2 children. (Standard application )
Application and documents submitted & biometrics enrolled at : Hyderabad (non-priority) 10 March 2017
Documents forwarded to Sheffield on : 16 March 2017
Documents returned to Sponsor: 24 March 2017
Received email, saying application is not straight forward case : 05/6/2017
Received an email asking to pay IHS fess for my 2 children : 07/06/2017
IHS paid for my 2 children and sent an email to them with IHS reference numbers : 08/06/2017

Still waiting it finished 4 months.

[Laksmi Gonzalez]

Settlement Visa (Spouse) for Fiancee

Settlement visa (Priority):
Online Application : 29/05/2017
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Mumbai North, India: 29/05/2017
Application acknowledgement by UKVI on : 30/05/2017
Document sent to UKVI Sheffield on : 30/05/2017
Document Received from UKVI Sheffield on : 31/05/2017
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - Not Yet
Interview done by UKVI: Not Yet
Emailed for status enquiry : 28/06/2017 - Received the following response: ..." your application is being considered and is currently awaiting approval. " They also informed that 95% of the applications are being complete within 12 weeks from the application date and 100% within 24 weeks, where 1 week is 5 working days. Non priorities are taking longer.
Contacted with 'decision made' : No

[BK JK]

Application submit spouse visa (priority): 04/04/2017
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Hyderabd, India: 19/04/2017
Application forwarded to UKVI on : 19/04/2017
Supporting documents sent to Sheffield on : 20/04/2017
Supporting documents received back from Sheffield on :with agent
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - not yet
Interview done by UKVI: not yet
Contacted with 'decision made' : awaiting
Contacted for Collection : awaiting
Collection made : awaiting
Decision of Application : awaiting

status 2nd June = under consideration awaiting aporoval
Status 8th June = under consideration awaiting approval
Status 22nd June = under consideration awaiting approval
Status 2nd July = under consideration awaiting approval

Supreme court judgement delayed all application in February and March causing home office backlog.
EU citizens applying due to brexit are priority as they will receive compensation if application takes longer than 12 weeks

Now 55 working days on priority application

[Neepa]

Settlement (Spouse) visa (Priority):
Application submitted : 24/04/2017
Biometrics enrolled at VFS Mumbai (South), India: 02/05/2017
(All documents scanned and immediately send it to UKVI, Sheffield)
Application acknowledgement by UKVI on : 04/05/2017
Sponsor contacted by UKVI - NO
Interview done by UKVI: NO
Emailed for status enquiry : 27/06/2017 and got reply the same day that your application awaiting a decision which is the last stage before a decision can be made.
Contacted with 'decision made' : awaiting

Please update timeline and help.
Thank you