Still waiting for a decision.....

[Nabeela78680]

No respone nothing
Still saying decision to be made

In'sha'Allah soon, we need to have Patience.It will happen when the time is right for us In'sha'Allah
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InshaAllah hope so

[arfinkhan128]

Hi All,

I thought I would post my timeline on here..

I am a British citizen and applied for a spouse visa for my husband in Tunisia.

Online Application Submitted + Paid Fees (non priority) - 14/05/2018
Biometrics Appointment - 24/05/2018
Sent Documents to Sheffield - 06/06/2018

I haven't received any emails yet to say they have the application...
However, from looking at all of your timelines I realise it may be a while until I receive any acknowledgement!!

You will receive it this month.

[sabrinagul]

Hi All,

I thought I would post my timeline on here..

I am a British citizen and applied for a spouse visa for my husband in Tunisia.

Online Application Submitted + Paid Fees (non priority) - 14/05/2018
Biometrics Appointment - 24/05/2018
Sent Documents to Sheffield - 06/06/2018

I haven't received any emails yet to say they have the application...
However, from looking at all of your timelines I realise it may be a while until I receive any acknowledgement!!

You will receive it this month.

I really hope so InshaAllah, it's so stressful waiting! I just want to know they have received everything and all is ok...

[arfinkhan128]

Hi All,

I thought I would post my timeline on here..

I am a British citizen and applied for a spouse visa for my husband in Tunisia.

Online Application Submitted + Paid Fees (non priority) - 14/05/2018
Biometrics Appointment - 24/05/2018
Sent Documents to Sheffield - 06/06/2018

I haven't received any emails yet to say they have the application...
However, from looking at all of your timelines I realise it may be a while until I receive any acknowledgement!!

You will receive it this month.

I really hope so InshaAllah, it's so stressful waiting! I just want to know they have received everything and all is ok...

I received the email on the 7th week after bio

[Aqib1992]

Hi All,

I thought I would post my timeline on here..

I am a British citizen and applied for a spouse visa for my husband in Tunisia.

Online Application Submitted + Paid Fees (non priority) - 14/05/2018
Biometrics Appointment - 24/05/2018
Sent Documents to Sheffield - 06/06/2018

I haven't received any emails yet to say they have the application...
However, from looking at all of your timelines I realise it may be a while until I receive any acknowledgement!!

You will receive it this month.

I really hope so InshaAllah, it's so stressful waiting! I just want to know they have received everything and all is ok...

I received the email on the 7th week after bio

what week are u on after bio

[Nabeela78680]

Hi All,

I thought I would post my timeline on here..

I am a British citizen and applied for a spouse visa for my husband in Tunisia.

Online Application Submitted + Paid Fees (non priority) - 14/05/2018
Biometrics Appointment - 24/05/2018
Sent Documents to Sheffield - 06/06/2018

I haven't received any emails yet to say they have the application...
However, from looking at all of your timelines I realise it may be a while until I receive any acknowledgement!!

You will receive it this month.

I really hope so InshaAllah, it's so stressful waiting! I just want to know they have received everything and all is ok...

I received the email on the 7th week after bio

Could u share your timeline please

[sevendust12]

Application Category: Spouse (Wife) and 1 Child (non priority)
Application Submitted Online: 12/05/2018
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Hong Kong
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 16/05/2018
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : tracking shows received on 22/05/2018
Acknowledgment Email: Received on 20/6/2018
IHS Payment Email: Received on 20/6/2018 for Daughter and paid the following day

Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : Received on 27/6/2018
Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): NA
Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): NA

Decision Made : N/A
Contacted For Collection : N/A
Collection Made : N/A
Decision Of Application : N/A
Validity Of Visa: N/A

Tried calling the hotline - Person on the other end said that the applications are pending decision as it hasn't hit 60 working days. He said that I should expect a decision to be made on or before 7th of August.

[Jenume]

Hi,
I would like to share my experience with you and I hope it might help some.
I gave my biometrics on Oct 16th 2017 and only got the visa today. It took around 8 months for them to process the visa. I received a non straightforward email on 4th of January 2018. We tried every way we could in this 8 months. We escalated tge case for 6 times but no use. We contacted the MP on April 18th 2018 and he told us he will send a letter. However we are not sure whether he sent or not. After 20 working days we asked the MP whether he got any reply and he said no. Later he said he will talk with the Immigration MP or Minister. On June 6th we recieved a email from MP confirming that he has written to the Home office. On June 7th we made a complaint through the online system mentioning our timeline. They take 20 working days to respond to a complaint. On June 25th we got an email from Visa sheffield saying that they can assure that our application is dealt and will make a decision in the coming days. It was sent as a reply to our contact centre enquiry which we didnt make. Yesterday I got a message from VFS to collect the passport and today I collected and got the Visa. It was a long wait. We were stressed, we lost our patience and were even planning to withdraw the application. However finally we got it. I dont know which helped us the complaint or the MP s letter. So try all the ways possible and be patient and dont lose hope. You will all get your visas eventually and I hope and pray it comes soon.

[sabrinagul]

You will receive it this month.

I really hope so InshaAllah, it's so stressful waiting! I just want to know they have received everything and all is ok...

I received the email on the 7th week after bio

what week are u on after bio

Today is the 30th working day/6th week after bio..
I thought I would have received something by now!

[Aqib1992]

Hi,
I would like to share my experience with you and I hope it might help some.
I gave my biometrics on Oct 16th 2017 and only got the visa today. It took around 8 months for them to process the visa. I received a non straightforward email on 4th of January 2018. We tried every way we could in this 8 months. We escalated tge case for 6 times but no use. We contacted the MP on April 18th 2018 and he told us he will send a letter. However we are not sure whether he sent or not. After 20 working days we asked the MP whether he got any reply and he said no. Later he said he will talk with the Immigration MP or Minister. On June 6th we recieved a email from MP confirming that he has written to the Home office. On June 7th we made a complaint through the online system mentioning our timeline. They take 20 working days to respond to a complaint. On June 25th we got an email from Visa sheffield saying that they can assure that our application is dealt and will make a decision in the coming days. It was sent as a reply to our contact centre enquiry which we didnt make. Yesterday I got a message from VFS to collect the passport and today I collected and got the Visa. It was a long wait. We were stressed, we lost our patience and were even planning to withdraw the application. However finally we got it. I dont know which helped us the complaint or the MP s letter. So try all the ways possible and be patient and dont lose hope. You will all get your visas eventually and I hope and pray it comes soon.

Could you please share the online complaint link please. Thank u

[arfinkhan128]

You will receive it this month.

I really hope so InshaAllah, it's so stressful waiting! I just want to know they have received everything and all is ok...

I received the email on the 7th week after bio

Could u share your timeline please

Hi Nabeela


Biometrics 12th April
Non priority and on the 12th week 60working days today. Called contact centre today and was told Decision has been made. Waiting to be contacted by Visa centre now.

[sabrinagul]

I really hope so InshaAllah, it's so stressful waiting! I just want to know they have received everything and all is ok...

I received the email on the 7th week after bio

Could u share your timeline please

Hi Nabeela


Biometrics 12th April
Non priority and on the 12th week 60working days today. Called contact centre today and was told Decision has been made. Waiting to be contacted by Visa centre now.

Great news, I hope they contact you asap!
Do you mind telling me where you applied from?
I might be wrong, but are there different waiting timescales for different countries?
I haven't found any recent timelines from Tunisian applicants so it's hard to estimate how long we may need to wait for it all to be processed :/

[sabz12]

I received the email on the 7th week after bio

Could u share your timeline please

Hi Nabeela


Biometrics 12th April
Non priority and on the 12th week 60working days today. Called contact centre today and was told Decision has been made. Waiting to be contacted by Visa centre now.

Great news, I hope they contact you asap!
Do you mind telling me where you applied from?
I might be wrong, but are there different waiting timescales for different countries?
I haven't found any recent timelines from Tunisian applicants so it's hard to estimate how long we may need to wait for it all to be processed :/

It’s my 30th working day also haven’t heard any thing yet either, I wouldn’t worry too much you should be hearing something soon.

[arfinkhan128]

I received the email on the 7th week after bio

Could u share your timeline please

Hi Nabeela


Biometrics 12th April
Non priority and on the 12th week 60working days today. Called contact centre today and was told Decision has been made. Waiting to be contacted by Visa centre now.

Great news, I hope they contact you asap!
Do you mind telling me where you applied from?
I might be wrong, but are there different waiting timescales for different countries?
I haven't found any recent timelines from Tunisian applicants so it's hard to estimate how long we may need to wait for it all to be processed :/

I applied from Bangladesh.

[Nabeela78680]

Could u share your timeline please

Hi Nabeela


Biometrics 12th April
Non priority and on the 12th week 60working days today. Called contact centre today and was told Decision has been made. Waiting to be contacted by Visa centre now.

Great news, I hope they contact you asap!
Do you mind telling me where you applied from?
I might be wrong, but are there different waiting timescales for different countries?
I haven't found any recent timelines from Tunisian applicants so it's hard to estimate how long we may need to wait for it all to be processed :/

I applied from Bangladesh.

But what date did u receive the first email?
Congarts i hope you get a good reply
Pray for me

[MrsYounis]

Alhamdulilah visa granted

Same 65 days today. Escalated it yesterday.
I don't understand why they taking so long. They said they made a decision on 21st June. Not even recieved any paper work back or any emails...

Same
When did u get first email

21st April to say its in decision making centre.

Rang on 27th June (59th day) was told a decision was made on 21st June.

Rang on the 29th June said we will be in touch.
Rang again 2nd July to escalate.

Hubby got text today 4th July. Gonna collect passport tomorrow. I didnt do mine priority.
Total days 66 days. No emails just text and phone call on hubbys phone today.

Keep us in your duas Insha'Allah

Any news Yet?

[MrsYounis]

*FINAL UPDATE***

Application Category: Spouse (Husband) none priority
Application Submitted Online: 28th March 2018
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Mirpur A.Z.K 
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 5th April 2018
Husband recieved text 5th April 2018 saying Application has been forwarded to UKVI 
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 9th April 2018 
Recieved email on 18th April 2018 stating We are in receipt of a Visa Application for the above named person. We have noted that no pre-paid return enevelope. Please provide a suitable sized envelope with appropriate postage so we can return all the supporting documents to your Sponsor’s UK address. 
Sent the pre paid envelope on 18th April 2018. 

Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : Awaiting... 

**update** recieved email 21.4.18 - Your online application has been received at the UK Decision Making Centre. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.

**UPDATE**

Decision Made : Still Awaiting....

Decision Made : Rang up on 59th day (27th June) was told a decision had been made on 21st June and to just wait.
Waited heard nothing rang again on 29th June was told again to wait and someone will be in touch by 2nd July. Not heard anything so rang again on 2nd July and escalated. (DO NOT WASTE MONEY RINGING WAIT TILL AFTER 60 DAYS - WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY) 

Contacted For Collection : Hubby got text today 4th July (66th day) that the application was recieved on 4.7.2018 he then later recieved a call to say come and collect passport. (I didn't recieve any emails or calls apart from them saying its in for consideration in April) 

Collection Made : 5th July 2018

Decision Of Application : Visa Granted

Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): Not that I am aware off... 

Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No

Alhamdulilah Visa granted - Entry 5th July-5th August.
Took a total off 66 days.
Wish all who are waiting the best of luck (p.s once conctacted for collection check your bank account. If you have had a refund for the NHS fees it means it hasn't gone through) May Allah swt make it easy for all of us. 

Salaam.

[arfinkhan128]

Hi Nabeela


Biometrics 12th April
Non priority and on the 12th week 60working days today. Called contact centre today and was told Decision has been made. Waiting to be contacted by Visa centre now.

Great news, I hope they contact you asap!
Do you mind telling me where you applied from?
I might be wrong, but are there different waiting timescales for different countries?
I haven't found any recent timelines from Tunisian applicants so it's hard to estimate how long we may need to wait for it all to be processed :/

I applied from Bangladesh.

But what date did u receive the first email?
Congarts i hope you get a good reply
Pray for me

First email was received surprisingly on a Sunday which was on the 3rd of June and received documents back 2days later 5th June

[arfinkhan128]

*FINAL UPDATE***

Application Category: Spouse (Husband) none priority
Application Submitted Online: 28th March 2018
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Location): Mirpur A.Z.K 
Biometrics & Passport Submission (Date): 5th April 2018
Husband recieved text 5th April 2018 saying Application has been forwarded to UKVI 
Supporting Documents Sent To Sheffield On : 9th April 2018 
Recieved email on 18th April 2018 stating We are in receipt of a Visa Application for the above named person. We have noted that no pre-paid return enevelope. Please provide a suitable sized envelope with appropriate postage so we can return all the supporting documents to your Sponsor’s UK address. 
Sent the pre paid envelope on 18th April 2018. 

Supporting Documents Received Back From Sheffield On : Awaiting... 

**update** recieved email 21.4.18 - Your online application has been received at the UK Decision Making Centre. Your application is currently being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer.

**UPDATE**

Decision Made : Still Awaiting....

Decision Made : Rang up on 59th day (27th June) was told a decision had been made on 21st June and to just wait.
Waited heard nothing rang again on 29th June was told again to wait and someone will be in touch by 2nd July. Not heard anything so rang again on 2nd July and escalated. (DO NOT WASTE MONEY RINGING WAIT TILL AFTER 60 DAYS - WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY) 

Contacted For Collection : Hubby got text today 4th July (66th day) that the application was recieved on 4.7.2018 he then later recieved a call to say come and collect passport. (I didn't recieve any emails or calls apart from them saying its in for consideration in April) 

Collection Made : 5th July 2018

Decision Of Application : Visa Granted

Employer Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): Not that I am aware off... 

Sponsor Contacted By UKVI (if applicable): No

Alhamdulilah Visa granted - Entry 5th July-5th August.
Took a total off 66 days.
Wish all who are waiting the best of luck (p.s once conctacted for collection check your bank account. If you have had a refund for the NHS fees it means it hasn't gone through) May Allah swt make it easy for all of us. 

Salaam.

Congratulations make dua for the rest of the people waiting here.

[Nabeela78680]

Great news, I hope they contact you asap!
Do you mind telling me where you applied from?
I might be wrong, but are there different waiting timescales for different countries?
I haven't found any recent timelines from Tunisian applicants so it's hard to estimate how long we may need to wait for it all to be processed :/

I applied from Bangladesh.

But what date did u receive the first email?
Congarts i hope you get a good reply
Pray for me

First email was received surprisingly on a Sunday which was on the 3rd of June and received documents back 2days later 5th June

Well i hope its good news for you
Pray for me

[Jenume]

Hi,
I would like to share my experience with you and I hope it might help some.
I gave my biometrics on Oct 16th 2017 and only got the visa today. It took around 8 months for them to process the visa. I received a non straightforward email on 4th of January 2018. We tried every way we could in this 8 months. We escalated tge case for 6 times but no use. We contacted the MP on April 18th 2018 and he told us he will send a letter. However we are not sure whether he sent or not. After 20 working days we asked the MP whether he got any reply and he said no. Later he said he will talk with the Immigration MP or Minister. On June 6th we recieved a email from MP confirming that he has written to the Home office. On June 7th we made a complaint through the online system mentioning our timeline. They take 20 working days to respond to a complaint. On June 25th we got an email from Visa sheffield saying that they can assure that our application is dealt and will make a decision in the coming days. It was sent as a reply to our contact centre enquiry which we didnt make. Yesterday I got a message from VFS to collect the passport and today I collected and got the Visa. It was a long wait. We were stressed, we lost our patience and were even planning to withdraw the application. However finally we got it. I dont know which helped us the complaint or the MP s letter. So try all the ways possible and be patient and dont lose hope. You will all get your visas eventually and I hope and pray it comes soon.

Could you please share the online complaint link please. Thank u

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisat ... -procedure

[sabrinagul]

Could u share your timeline please

Hi Nabeela


Biometrics 12th April
Non priority and on the 12th week 60working days today. Called contact centre today and was told Decision has been made. Waiting to be contacted by Visa centre now.

Great news, I hope they contact you asap!
Do you mind telling me where you applied from?
I might be wrong, but are there different waiting timescales for different countries?
I haven't found any recent timelines from Tunisian applicants so it's hard to estimate how long we may need to wait for it all to be processed :/

It’s my 30th working day also haven’t heard any thing yet either, I wouldn’t worry too much you should be hearing something soon.

I just went through my emails thoroughly and guess what.. I found the email from them!! I can't believe I didn't notice it before! It was received on the 15th June! I hope you receive yours soon!

[sabrinagul]

Thought I would update my timeline..

Online Application Submitted + Paid Fees (non priority) - 14/05/2018
Biometrics Appointment - 24/05/2018
Sent Documents to Sheffield - 06/06/2018

Email to say application received - 15/06/2018

[naz khan]

@Miyash, will you share with me if when did you pay the ihs for your child?

any update ur application ur timeline 30 days now over plz update

Hi Naz khan,

So far nothing today marks our 32 BD, I emailed the Ukvi international contact centre and received a generic email from them.
*******
Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration International Contact Centre.
With regards to your enquiry about the status of both your applications, I can confirm that your applications are being considered and is currently awaiting a decision.
If it has been over 15 working days for non- settlement applications or 60 working days for settlement applications, please provide the following details:
Full Name
Date of Birth
GWF number
IHS number
Passport number
Place of submission
Type of Visa applied for
Date of biometrics
Nationality
E-mail address used on application:
*******
Looks like I need to wait longer this time, hope in another 2 weeks or maybe less to hear the good news about our visa.
Best of luck to us and the rest of the applicants who had been waiting to be reunited with their loveones. May our good God hear our prayers.

Hi
Lucky18

Any update ur visa ur 30 days gone any good news

And one more thing i wana just conform from you ur employer letter also written ur sponsor is nit shareholder of this company where ur sposor is employer or u just put all clearification from accountant letter snd he stated all status of ur husband in the company i already submated application just all doc post coming friday so u can confim me its helpful for me

[nara1]

FINAL UPDATE!!!

Country applying Karachi Pakistan
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Visa
Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority
Online Application Completed: 10/04/2018
Bio-metrics taken: 13/04/2018
Documents sent to Sheffield: 19/04/2018
Documents received at Sheffield: 20/04/2018
Email from UKVI: 26/04/2018 - Your application has been received at UKVI and is being prepared for the Entry clearance Office.
Sponsor contacted by UKVI (if applicable): Yes 11/05/2018. 15mins call. Called employer same day in the afternoon
Documents returned: Still Awaiting.
Decision made email from UKVI: Not Received
Decision made text from VFS : 05/07/2018 - Collected same day Alhumdulliah VISA GRANTED
VIgnette valid: 09/07/2018 - 08/08/2018

So it took 57 Working days since Biometrics (2 bank holidays in between). I am still awaiting to receive documents back from Sheffield. InshaAllah those who are waiting will receive positive response. Did called UKVI call centre on 29th June for status update and no decision was made but on 2nd July the decision was made as headed on the accompanying letter received with passport collection.