Advice Needed-Spouse interview at BHC Islamabad

[DRS1983]

My husband has been invited for interview end of the month at Islamabad for his settlement visa.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, Im very anxious about it. Have BHC been interviewing applicants lately?

Kindly also tell me after his interview, in how many days would they let him know their decision? Would he have to call Gerrys himself to find out?

Many Thanks

Rani

[m000n]

My husband has been invited for interview end of the month at Islamabad for his settlement visa.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, Im very anxious about it. Have BHC been interviewing applicants lately?

Kindly also tell me after his interview, in how many days would they let him know their decision? Would he have to call Gerrys himself to find out?

Many Thanks

Rani

Its good as long you got some reply
they call for interview some time but i m sure he will get visa after interview.they want to make sure about some information you provide in VHF4
tell yours hubby to be confidence and trust on God
send him most recent pay slips and bank account statments and any others prof like phone calls or letter to take it with him when he go for interview
it will be ok and i m 100% he will join you here soon

[DRS1983]

Thanks m000n what kind of question do they ask in the interview?

Did your husband have to go for interview?

Rani

[m000n]

No Rani they dint call him for interview,he just got his pasport stemp with vis that was good thing.its long list but let me post it
General Questions

* Qu: Who filled out the application form?


Relationship

* Qu: When did we meet?

* Qu: How did we meet?

* Qu: What prompted you about your sponsor to correspond with him?

* Qu: Why do you like him?

* Qu: What is it you feel for your husband?

* Qu: Do you feel love towards your husband?

* Qu: Why do you think you fit together?

* Qu: What are his interests?

* Qu: What sort of food does your husband enjoy?

* Qu: What is your husband's favourite color?

* Qu: What is your husband's favourite book?

* Qu: What is your husband's favourite Films?

* Qu: What kind of things have you done together?

* Qu: Has your husband ever invited anyone else to the UK?

* Qu: Have you or your husband ever been engaged before?

* Qu: Do you think you really know your husband?

* Qu: Do you think you've really spent enough time together before deciding to marry?

* Qu: How old is your husband?

Qu: When and where was your husband born?


Contact

* Qu: The evidence show's no sign of calls made by you to your fiance/husband?

* Qu: How many letters did you send to your husband?

Qu: When did you send them?

Qu: What did you talk about in them?

* Qu: What do you talk about on the telephone?

* Qu: What was the first thing he said to you?

* Qu: What don't you like about him?

* Do you have any problems with each other, argue, etc?


Meetings

* Qu: When did he first visit you in person?

Qu: How long did you spend together?

Qu: What did you get up to during your first time together?

* Qu: When was his second visit to you?

Qu: How long did you spend together?

Qu: What did you do during this visit?

* Qu: What have you been doing since the wedding?


Family

* Qu: What are the names, date of births / ages of your husband's parents & sister?

* Qu: What do your husband's parents do for a living? What about your husband's sister?

* Qu: Have you ever spoken to your husband's parents?

* Qu: Do you know who Auntie x & Uncle y are? (these were relatives on my side which had sent me a card which I am including in our settlement application)

* Qu: What relatives will you leave behind if you settle in the UK?

* Qu: Has your fiance met your family? Where, When?

* Qu: Are your siblings / parents dependent upon yourself financially?


Engagement / Wedding / Honeymoon

* Qu: When did you and your fiancé become engaged?

Qu: Who proposed?

Qu: How was it done?

Qu: What happened?

* Qu: Did you have a hena do?

Qu: Did your fiancé have a stag do?

* Qu: Why did you not have a traditional or church wedding?

* Qu: What date was your wedding?

* Qu: Where did you get married?

* Qu: How many people attended the wedding?

* Qu: Was it a memorable wedding?

* Qu: Where was your honeymoon?

Qu: What did you enjoy most about your honeymoon?

Qu: What did you get up to on your honeymoon?

Qu: How was your honeymoon?

Qu: Did you row whilst you were on your honeymoon?

* Qu: Was your marriage dependent upon being able to settle down in the UK?


Previous Visa Applications

* Qu: Have you ever applied for a visa before for any country?

Qu: What was the outcome?

* Qu: Why have you gone from a visitor visa to a settlement visa in such a short time?


Future Plans

* Qu: What are your long term plans in the UK?

Qu: What if it takes a while before you find employment?

Qu: Do you know how much your husband has in savings?

* Qu: Why do you want to come to the UK?

* Qu: If you your application fails, how would you feel and what would you do?

* Qu: Would you consider settling in a 3rd party country?

* Qu: How will you cope with the English culture?

* Qu: What do you know about life in the UK?

* Qu: Will you not miss your friends & family too much?

* Qu: What sort of work will you do in the UK?


Accommodation

* Qu: Where does your sponsor live in the UK?

* Qu: How much does he pay in rent?

* Qu: What type of accommodation will you live in?

Qu: Does anyone else live at this address?


Employment / Education

* Qu: What precisely do you do for a living?

Qu: When did you start this job?

Qu: How long have you been in your present job?

* Qu: What were you doing before this current job?

* Qu: Who designed your website?

* Qu: Where did you get the money to start-up this business?

* Qu: Why have you not registered your business?

* Qu: Why have you not got a bank account for your business?

* Qu: What happened to the bank account you included in your most recent tourist application last June?

* Qu: Where does your husband work?

Qu: How long has he been in this job?

Qu: How Much does he earn each month?

Qu: What is your husband's gross annual salary?

Qu: What do you know about his job & where he works? What did he do prior to this job?

* Qu: What do you think about his salary / wealth?

* Qu: What qualifications has your husband obtained?

* Qu: When did Mark Graduate?

* Qu: Where did your husband study?


Finances

* Qu: How often does your husband send you money via Western Union?

Qu: How much does he send?

Qu: How long has he been sending money for?

* Qu: Do you receive financial support from anyone else?

* Qu: Does your husband receive financial support from anyone else?

* Qu: Will you or your husband require use of public funds in the two years following arrival to the UK?

* Qu: How do you explain the recent large deposits into your sponsor's account?


Religion

* Qu: What religion is your sponsor?

* Qu: How do you feel about belonging to different denominations?

Rani that is long list ,its just example Q just chose which related to urs case
God Bless You

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[m000n]

When did your relationship begin with spx?

When did you marry spx?

When did you last see spx?

You have stated that this marriage was not arranged and you are not related to spx. How did you initially meet?

Do you have your original Nikah Nama?

Can you speak, read or write English?

What previous work experience do you have?

Do you have any qualifications?

Any evidence to corroborate your work/ qualifications?

The circumstances surrounding how you met your spx and how your relationship developed are unusual in this culture?

Who attended your wedding ceremony?

Did spx family attend?

Everything i ask you today is important. This is your oppertunity to satisfy me that your relationship is subsisting with your spx and that you intend to live with her.

Since your relationship began with spx what level of contact have you had?

What periods have you lived with your spx?

If your relationship began with spx in 2002 then why not marry sooner?

What is spx medical condition?

Exact medical condition?

How is spx condition treated?

What medication does spx take?

What are the symptoms of spx condition?

Name of spx doctor?

How often does spx visit her doctor?

How will you be expected to care for your spx?

What if any state benefits does your spx?

What are your spx likes and dislikes?

How does spx spend her days in the UK?

What are spx hobbies and intrests?

What is spx favourite UK TV programme?

What is spx favourite music/singer?

What is spx favourite rubbish/actor?

What are the names of spx friends in the UK?

What level had spx been educated?

Where does spx go when she spends time with her friends?

Who does spx currently live with?

What is spx UK address?

What is spx email address?

Can you describe spc accomodation?

What has spx told you about the area of the UK in which she lives?

Why did spx change her name?

Is this the first marriage for both you and your spx?

Have you conducted any research into employment in the UK?

Any evidence of this research?

How often have you spoken to spx on the phone since you met?

where does spx step father live?

[DRS1983]

Thanks a lot mooon Im going to go through this with him on the phone.

Has anyone else been interviewed by BHC ISB? Please do share your experience.

Do they let you know same time if they are issuing a visa? Or do you have to wait for a reply by post?

Many thanks

Rani

[parvez]

My wife was interview by BHC in Mumbai and was told the positive outcome immediately at the end of the interview. Though she did have to undergo medical check-ups before she got her passport back with the visa stamped.

Good luck

[gollywood]

moon

I dont know the answers to all those questions and Ive been married for over 10 years!!!

[princess22]

I personally think some of those are stupid questions - what colour does he like?!

I change what colour i like depending on my mood/weather!!

Oh well they have to be so odd about this whole thing dont they!!

[DRS1983]

Salaam Parvez, Princess & gollwood

Thanks for your help, Parvez is it still a good sign to be called for interview? In Pakistan these days it seemed they weren't interviewing applicants who were sucessful.........

Rani

[Sammie]

is it still a good sign to be called for interview?

Yes, it is a good sign; at least your husband will get the chance to clarify any doubts the ECO may have about your application as opposed to just refusing your application outright without giving you a chance to explain/clarify the criteria on which they refuse your application.

In Pakistan these days it seemed they weren't interviewing applicants who were sucessful

It’s because they were successful that they didn’t need to be interviewed.

Don’t stress and try to think positively. Tell your husband to be confident and concise in his responses and I’m sure he’ll just breeze through the interview, inshAllah.

Goodluck..

Sammie

[DRS1983]

It’s because they were successful that they didn’t need to be interviewed.

Thats making me stresss!!

[Sammie]

It’s because they were successful that they didn’t need to be interviewed.

Thats making me stresss!!

Look at it this way DRS...

No, you’re not successful as you have not received the visa, YET!!... Also, it's neither good or bad that your husband has been invited to an interview; but at the end of the day you’ve NOT BEEN REFUSED and you still have the chance to secure a visa.

Just trust in your husband to “pull it out the bagâ€

[DRS1983]

Bava Ditta Dil!!! lol

Have you heard from them yet?

[Sammie]

Have you heard from them yet?

Nope, not heard anything yet (and "no news is good news"). My Husband says he will drop into the Gerry office tomorrow. InshAllah, good news awaits us...

[parvez]

Salaam Parvez, Princess & gollwood

Thanks for your help, Parvez is it still a good sign to be called for interview? In Pakistan these days it seemed they weren't interviewing applicants who were sucessful.........

Rani

I completely agree with Sammie. At least your husband has the opportunity to physically meet them and clarify any misunderstandings that the ECO may have rather than a straight refusal. I know that in India at least it's virtually impossible to meet ECOs at the British High Commission without being called for an interview. So I would say an invitation for an interview is definitely a good thing!

If all the paperwork was in order, the interview should be merely a formality. I know it's quite common in India at least for newly wedded couples. Not sure if the same applies in Pakistan, but I wouldn't be surprised if it does.

Good luck. Remain positive. Insha Allah it'll all work out for you all. Me and my wife have been in the same situation not so long ago. Feel free to get in touch if you need any further advice.

[ali541]

well for pakistan it isnt. i cant remember the last time anyone who i knew or througb family who had applied to bring either their hubby or wife over ever had to go for a interview in pakistan. i think they only call your for an interview if your documents are either missing or if their is some inconsistency in your file

Other then that they normaly just stamp it

[Sammie]

well for pakistan it isnt. i cant remember the last time anyone who i knew or througb family who had applied to bring either their hubby or wife over ever had to go for a interview in pakistan. i think they only call your for an interview if your documents are either missing or if their is some inconsistency in your file

Other then that they normaly just stamp it

Famous last words Ali, famous last words!! Don't jinx (nazar) it!

[DRS1983]

Going for an interview is certainly better then being kept in the dark!

[DRS1983]

Ali541 I hope they just stamp yours and hope even more for you that they give you a result...

[Amia]

Well my sisters husband was called for an interview and he was rejected.

[Sammie]

Well my sisters husband was called for an interview and he was rejected.

That was unfortunate. Do you know why he was refused?
Is your sister going to appeal the decision or apply again?

[DRS1983]

I am new to all of this, and it may sound like a stupid question, but i want to know can a spouse visa be refused solely on the basis that the spouse in the uk is on benefits?

tyvm for any replies and sorry if it sounds like a stupid question.

Amia, sorry to hear that. Was your sister's husband rejected because your sister is on benefits? Are you referring to the same case?

The sponsor needs to be in full time employment. They will not accept public funds.

[chrissy]

Hi

Can anyone tell me what causes the delay in non straight forward applications? I mean I am aware that they refer the application to the HO in the UK, but why does that necessarily have take long? Or does it depend on the number of applications being refered at that time?