Fiance Visa

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Fiance Visa
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Applicant: Indian (male)
Sponsor: British (Female)

Applying from: Mumbai North

Visa Type: Fiance Visa (6 month settlement visa)

Non priority

Online App: 30 December 2018
Biometrics: 3 January 2019
Docs received in Sheffield: 11 January 2019
Docs returned to sponsor from Sheffield: 25 January 2019
Email from Sheffield: 3 February 2019 "application is being prepared for consideration by an Entry Clearance Officer...." (seems like a standard email)

Sponsor called Sheffield for an update: 11 February 2019 - I was told nothing more then the status of the application "awaiting decision"

Emailed local MP: 27 February 2019 - despite it not being 60 days we decided to write to the local MP anyway to make them aware of our case and to ask whether he could assist in any way. He responded the same day that he will try and help.

Email Sheffield: 28 February 2019 - we emailed Sheffield asking for an update. You pay just over £5 but can email numerous times for updates so we figured this is the best option. We got a standard reply that we are "awaiting a decision" - nothing out of the ordinary. We followed up with further emails asking for updates on 5 March, 7 March and the 8 March. Given no new information but they always emailed us back within 1-2 days.

14 March 2019 - DAY 50 - Both the sponsor and applicant received an email that we have been requested to attend interviews. Both interviews will be conducted over the phone. Interview's will be separate but at the exact same time. We will be asked the same questions and then our answers will be compared. Questions will be regarding: application, applicants travel history and most importantly our relationship. Interview will be conducted in about a week so still within the 60 day timeline!!!!

Awaiting ......will UPDATE !!!!

Hope this is helpful for some of you