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ali_88
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by ali_88 » Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:40 pm
kam1 wrote:from those that have got a response and receieved the visa, what did the website say?
im bricking it!
it does not matter what it says online until u go ther i knw bcuz iv jus chkd back on this forum 2 c wht other peoples online status said.
jus pray 4 the best inshallah it will b fine.
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kam1
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by kam1 » Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:54 pm
faaniali wrote:I agree you won't be able to sleep bro... I'll pray for you as well. Inshah Allah she will get the visa stamped and without any hassle she will join you very soon and you both will have a happy life.
just keep praying
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Thanks mate! Just found out the office does not open untill Monday afternoon now
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faaniali
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by faaniali » Fri Sep 12, 2008 4:58 pm
@Kami
So this weekend is gonna be the one of the hardest weekend for you bruv. Good Luck and wish u a pleasant weekend
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by lukt » Fri Sep 12, 2008 6:16 pm
Unfortunately this much be completed in English. However if this is an issue, one can alway follow ESOL and citizenship classes. This would exempt the requirement for Life in the UK test.
princess22 wrote:hum786 wrote:Hi All,
can someone help plz. The life in the uk test - does that have to be taken in English or can it be studied and taken in Urdu.
advice is appreciated.
thanks,
xxx
I believe the whole point of the life in uk test is so applicants show a knowledge of english, either that or you have to pass the ESOL level one.
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saiqabb
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by saiqabb » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:23 pm
Omg Kami datz the day my hubby applied my status is still the same....I hope we hear from them soon plz pray 4us....Inshallah ul have the visa....Keep us updated
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kam1
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by kam1 » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:45 pm
ali_88 wrote:morning everyone i have just checked the website and it says passport ready to collect so saiqabb u could b expecting an answer soon.
please pray my wife has the visa.
Does it actually say "passport ready to collect"
When did you apply? Thanks
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kam1
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by kam1 » Fri Sep 12, 2008 9:49 pm
Hello Saiqabb - no news is sometimes good news! I was not expecting a response untill 2 weeks time! The fact I have got a response before you, might mean they have declined the application as they don't need to stamp the passport and just need to return the application.
Others seem to have got them 2 months + 6 days after they applied. Quote from Chelsearule
3rd July - 9 September
4th July - 10 September
5th July - 11 September
I applied on 17th July and it's 12th September!
Ahh man its going to be a long weekend!
I'm pretty confident all the papers are accurate and exactly whats been asked for.
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by lovebird786 » Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:05 pm
ive been waiting 11 weeks now, i have no idea y it takin so long, any ideas why??? r bhc in islamabad closed?? im getting so depressed over all of this situation,
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by saj01 » Sat Sep 13, 2008 12:27 am
Salaam All
I have just seen this forum & alhamdullillah it does help seeing other people in the same boat. my wife submitted her settlement visa application on the 10th of July 2008..after sending an e-mail and ringing the call centre they finally updated the website on the 11th september, which now says the application is ready for collection.
Inshallah my wife is going on monday, so at the mo im just hoping and praying its good news..the wait is killing me..please please remember me in your duas..i hope and pray ever1 is re-united with their spouses
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by saiqabb » Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:59 am
Im so happy for u kam1 and evry1 else who has got a response back.My status seems like itz never gonna change....Iv emailed them few times no response back or netin.Mostly evry1 who has applied in July has got a response so i hope to hear from them soon.Keep us all updated evry1 when ur partners go down on monday inshallah it will be good news for u all.
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by ginax » Sat Sep 13, 2008 2:57 pm
hi does any1 no which number to use on the website coz mine keeps coming up as invalod reference, i submitted my case at islamabad
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by zaff4444 » Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:29 am
ginax,
type ur spouse date of birth example:08 05 78
then the reference number starts like this:ISL/....../....../.
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by cherry1 » Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:26 pm
Hi All,
Im just in the process of completing my Husbands application for his visa and gosh im really nervous!! But its nice seeing that there's others in the same boat, i thought I was the only one going crazy with worry!!
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by cherry1 » Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:29 pm
I Just wanted to ask how many months pay slips is it necessary to show??
I have 4 months full time work pay slips and roughly 2 months part -time (as i was a full time student prior to full time work) Do u think this will be sufficient!?
I would be grateful if sombody could point me in the right direction!
and good luck to everyone!
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by ginax » Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:40 pm
zaf4444
where do u find the number as my husband says the only one he can find starts with isb? thanx 4 ur help
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by saj01 » Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:11 pm
Hi
Cherrie - i think them wages slips should be fine inshallah, i only submitted 5 months with my wifes application and i was told that was really all i needed..but saying that we get the passport back 2mrw, so i'll know better once i know the outcome of the application. remember me in your duas.
for the sister who was trying to track the progress of the passport online. its done through www.ukvacpk.com..my wifes ref number started with QML/******/******/* (all the * mean numbers). it would be on the reciept ypur husband received when he handed in his application. hope this helps
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by Safina1 » Sun Sep 14, 2008 9:42 pm
hey guys i'm new 2 dis website. went pakistan n handed d paperwork in wid my otha half on 27th aug. duz any1 knw hw long it'l take approx?
i heard d embassy has closed 4 few days so derz gna b a delay in evry1s application.
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by mamalik1 » Sun Sep 14, 2008 11:31 pm
salaam everyone congrats to those ppl who have got their visa's.
My wife applied for her visa on 18th aug and they initially told her to call after 4 weeks. she has actually been calling Gerrys for past 2 weeks and they have kept saying call after 2-3 days.
I've also been checking on the website and it says Application Forwarded to Islamabad OC on 18 Aug.
I just want to know has anybody got their visa in 4 weeks and also when applying did they provide any sort of timeline to anyone.
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oahmed
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by oahmed » Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:36 am
Hi All,
Welcome to all the newcomers to this site .... with regards to times & updates - I'll be honest, it is very erratic.
It appears the norm seems to be around 8-10 wks at the moment - unless your one of the very fortunate ones who gets a response within a few weeks.
Keep patient everyone, have faith & support your partners.
For those who are collecting passports today - Good luck!! I hope you all receive positive news - please keep us all posted.
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by mamalik1 » Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:37 am
Has anybody been told it would take 4 weeks when they first submitted the case, and is there any phone no I can call?
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by oahmed » Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:47 am
Mamalik1 - to be honest, you got a pretty good response info from the VAC, they normally say 10-15 days & your waiting months!!
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by mamalik1 » Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:01 am
It has been 4 weeks today and they've still not responded.
Is there a no for the BHC office, as it seems Gerry's cant really provide any updates as such.
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by mamalik1 » Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:47 am
HI everyone Ive got these no's from the pakistan FCO website,
British High Commission Islamabad
Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna-5
Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel:(92 51)201 2000, 2206071-75, 2822131-5 (all sections)
Has anybody tried ringing them?
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saiqabb
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by saiqabb » Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:45 pm
Hi evry1 has anyone heard anytin today? Kam, Saj and Ali have u lot got the news have your partners been to check their passports today or not? Have they been granted visa or not? Keep us all updated plz.
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ali_88
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by ali_88 » Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:08 pm
my wife will be going tommorow as she lost her receipt and needed to get and afidavid made today so im still waiting.
please pray 4 me.