Dependent Visa Applied on FEB-MAR 09 from India - Timelines

[rakeysh.patel]

Hi,

I applied for my wife's dependent visa from ahmd on 20th march but like others still the status is the same "You application is forwarded to British High commission".

can anyone who has applied in march and got reply can update the post to give idea about the timelines?

Thanks,

Pritesh.

I guess I should go for a long sleep, least 4 weeks if not more

My wife applied from ahmd VFS yesterday, she was told it only takes about 5-6 working days. Now I can see where that obvious 5-6 working days stand?

Applied - 6th April 2009
Status (Today) - Application fwd to BHC
What am I doing? - Keeping my fingers cross...
x

[bonvivz]

Yes, we too have applied on 16th March from Hyderabad, but still same status 'Application Fwded to BHC'
We have planned our travel for 8th April, assuming that it takes 5 or 10 working days at the max.
No further clues, just we are all waiting.
Anyone else in similar situation pls keep posting timelines and any updates.

Worldpeace,

Any news?... I too plan to apply soon from hyderabad, it will be really helpful if u can share the timings.

[worldpeace]

Status is still same , no progress.

Chennai VFS takes lot more time as compared to Delhi or Mumbai. I think all applications from the 4 VAC centres in the South Zones go to VFS Chennai.

Good luck to all.

[priteshpjani]

I applied for my wife's HSMP dependant visa on 17/03 from Ahmedabad VFS but still status is "your application has been forwarded to British High Commission"...

Which is vary annoying because usually it gets processed within 5-10 days..

Does anybody else is having such roughtime or am i the only 1??

Also i request other guys to post reply on their status...

Hi manan,

have u got any update?

~Pritesh.

[Manan_Shah82]

Hi Guys,

My applciation status got changed yesterday to "Processed application delivered to Blue Dart on" (i wonder why they havent put date after on)

now keeping my fingers cross and hope my wife will get passport in 1-2 days with approval

here are my details,

applied on: 17 Mar,20009 from ahmedabad vfs
status changed on: 07 Apr, 2009

just waiting for passport and hope nothing will go wrong!!

Best of luck all of u and hope u will have good news soon.

Cheers,
Manan

[priteshpjani]

Hi Guys,

My applciation status got changed yesterday to "Processed application delivered to Blue Dart on" (i wonder why they havent put date after on)

now keeping my fingers cross and hope my wife will get passport in 1-2 days with approval

here are my details,

applied on: 17 Mar,20009 from ahmedabad vfs
status changed on: 07 Apr, 2009

just waiting for passport and hope nothing will go wrong!!

Best of luck all of u and hope u will have good news soon.

Cheers,
Manan

Good luck dude.

[rakeysh.patel]

Hi Guys,

My applciation status got changed yesterday to "Processed application delivered to Blue Dart on" (i wonder why they havent put date after on)

now keeping my fingers cross and hope my wife will get passport in 1-2 days with approval

here are my details,

applied on: 17 Mar,20009 from ahmedabad vfs
status changed on: 07 Apr, 2009

just waiting for passport and hope nothing will go wrong!!

Best of luck all of u and hope u will have good news soon.

Cheers,
Manan

Wish you a plenty mate.. My wife also applied form Ahemdabad, diff is she applied only few days back

x

[Manan_Shah82]

Thanks guys.

Received passport today around 2:30 pm (IST) with entry clearance.

[rakeysh.patel]

Thanks guys.

Received passport today around 2:30 pm (IST) with entry clearance.

jolly good mate - see you around on the street of "Greater London"
x

[priteshpjani]

Hi,

got my wife's pp today with stamping.

Timelines

applied on - 20/03/2009 (ahmd vfs)
got pp on - 09/04/2009

wishing good luck to you all.

cheers,

Pritesh.

[worldpeace]

All,

Finally we received our passports today by courier, with the stamping

Tier 1 Dependents
Date of application 16th March 09
Date of receiving 29th April 09
Applied from VFS Hyderabad.

This should give a ray of hope to all those who are waiting.

Good luck to all.

[rakeysh.patel]

sweet mate !! good to see some smile on ur face - i wud be in Jungle if i had to wait this longer. All is well that ends in well. See you on the street of Greater London
x

[PALTHURRAGHU]

Hi All,

I got my HSMP -> Tier1 visa extension recently, I am getting married next month, could some one help me about the dependent visa such as
1) Application form.
2) required documents
3) Format of covering letters.

I am planning to apply from Hyderabad.

Any help is highly appreciated.

Thanks,
Rag

[bonvivz]

Hi All,

I got my HSMP -> Tier1 visa extension recently, I am getting married next month, could some one help me about the dependent visa such as
1) Application form.
2) required documents
3) Format of covering letters.

I am planning to apply from Hyderabad.

Any help is highly appreciated.

Thanks,
Rag

Firstly look into the pbs dependant guidance notes.
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... ependants/

Thats where u will find all the information.

If you are apply from Hyderabad, no need for covering letters, as VFS will take care of that. A sample short list can be of the following format:

1. Maintenance Funds ( as u have Tier 1 extension, it will be £533 for your dependant for the last 3 months)

2. Bank Statements ( I think 6 months should be enough)
3. Payslips & P60 (if u have)
4. Proof of Accommodation(Rental agreement)
5. Residence proofs (optional), electricity bill/council bill/telephone bill
6. Marriage certificate
7. Marriage photographs(additional support)
8. Application Fee

I guess that is it, Guys, please add if something is missed..

Regards,

bon

[worldpeace]

Thats all which is required for a dependents application.

Good luck .

[PALTHURRAGHU]

Hi Bonvivz and worldpiece(sorry I dont know actual names),

From what you say, Documents required are

1.Maintenance Funds ( as I have Tier 1 extension, it will be £533 for mydependant for the last 3 months)
2. Bank Statements ( 6 months or more)
3. Payslips & P60 (optional)
4. Proof of Accommodation(Rental agreement)
5. Residence proofs (optional), electricity bill/council bill/telephone bill
6. Marriage certificate
7. Marriage photographs(additional support)
8. Application Fee

For 'Proof of Accomodation', Currently I took a 2 Bedroom house for rent and live with one of my friend, tenancy agreement is in name of both of us, will that be fine?

Also in the link http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... ependants/ , the application form looks to be referring for the dependants who are applying from UK, is this the same application form who apply from India ( outside UK).

Please advice as I need to do some ground work before I go to India.

Thanks in advance,
Rag

[bonvivz]

Hi Bonvivz and worldpiece(sorry I dont know actual names),

From what you say, Documents required are

1.Maintenance Funds ( as I have Tier 1 extension, it will be £533 for mydependant for the last 3 months)
2. Bank Statements ( 6 months or more)
3. Payslips & P60 (optional)
4. Proof of Accommodation(Rental agreement)
5. Residence proofs (optional), electricity bill/council bill/telephone bill
6. Marriage certificate
7. Marriage photographs(additional support)
8. Application Fee

For 'Proof of Accomodation', Currently I took a 2 Bedroom house for rent and live with one of my friend, tenancy agreement is in name of both of us, will that be fine?

Also in the link http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/worki ... ependants/ , the application form looks to be referring for the dependants who are applying from UK, is this the same application form who apply from India ( outside UK).

Please advice as I need to do some ground work before I go to India.

Thanks in advance,
Rag

Rag,

Well, you can get it changed to only your name by requesting your letting agent / Landlord about it, they should be easily able to do it if you tell them it is for visa purposes.

cheers,

bon

[worldpeace]

I feel even if its on 2 people's name, its fine, as long as your name appears in it.

For my case I didnt provide an Accomodation proof even as its not mandatory, and also tyhe covering letter is not mandatory now since last 2 months.
Without these 2 things and any verification from my employer I got my dependents Visa

[PALTHURRAGHU]

Hi There,

Thanks for the help, I was searching the dependant application form for my case(got HSMP -> Tier1 General in UK, getting married and planning to apply for dependent visa to my wife from India ) and in the site I could see the application forms in the following link:

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/vafs

Do I need to fill in VAF 10 Application form, please advice

Thanks,
Rag

[datastage152902]

Hi,
I have taken an appointment to VFS Pune , on 13th May to apply Tier1 Dependent visa for my dependents. I already have my Tier 1 approved in Nov 08.

I have following questions:
1.) Do I need to fill in seperate forms (VAF 10) for both of my dependents?
2.) The 'Main Applicant' stated in the Section 7 of VAF 10 form is Me (Already Tier1 Holder) right ?
3.) Is it worth taking a Premium service. ? Is it there in Mumbai/Delhi only ?
4.) My wife is staying with me in Pune, However her passport has my name endorsed as a husband and the address is in Ahmedabad in the Passport. Can she apply from Pune VFS ?
5.) Supporting Documentation and Cover Letter:
I am showing following supporting documentation

• a.) My sons Passport and Birth Certificate (Issued in USA)
  b.) My wife's passport, Marriage Certificate, Marriage Photos and Marriage Card
  c.) Deputation Letter from my IT company showing that my Work Start Date in UK on 10th June 2009
  d.) I have produced maintenance funds evidence from 3-4 sources.
  Has anybody shown Source of maintenance funds that is not based in India. ? I have a US Bank account and planning to use it to apply for my son
  e.) 4 page Cover Letter for points a. to d. & detailing about the sources of these funds for both of my dependents

Does VFS accept sealed envelopes? How do we carry this documents to VFS center in India? They have sent an email where one can carry a simple packet. Any tips on arranging these documents in Envelop or Folder?

Many Thanks in Advance

[vinitmenon]

Hi,
I have taken an appointment to VFS Pune , on 13th May to apply Tier1 Dependent visa for my dependents. I already have my Tier 1 approved in Nov 08.

I have following questions:
1.) Do I need to fill in seperate forms (VAF 10) for both of my dependents?
Not sure
2.) The 'Main Applicant' stated in the Section 7 of VAF 10 form is Me (Already Tier1 Holder) right ?
Yes
3.) Is it worth taking a Premium service. ? Is it there in Mumbai/Delhi only ?
No
4.) My wife is staying with me in Pune, However her passport has my name endorsed as a husband and the address is in Ahmedabad in the Passport. Can she apply from Pune VFS ?
Yes
5.) Supporting Documentation and Cover Letter:
I am showing following supporting documentation

• a.) My sons Passport and Birth Certificate (Issued in USA)
  b.) My wife's passport, Marriage Certificate, Marriage Photos and Marriage Card
  c.) Deputation Letter from my IT company showing that my Work Start Date in UK on 10th June 2009
  d.) I have produced maintenance funds evidence from 3-4 sources.
  Has anybody shown Source of maintenance funds that is not based in India. ? I have a US Bank account and planning to use it to apply for my son
  Does not matter as long as you have the required funds.
  e.) 4 page Cover Letter for points a. to d. & detailing about the sources of these funds for both of my dependents

Good.
Does VFS accept sealed envelopes? How do we carry this documents to VFS center in India? They have sent an email where one can carry a simple packet. Any tips on arranging these documents in Envelop or Folder?
no sealed envelopes , they will ask for the documents required.
They will put them in their file.


Many Thanks in Advance

[bonvivz]

Hi All,

I am due to apply for Tier 1/HSMP extension in the month of may and my visa expires on june last week(in country), my wife was with me on dependant visa until recently we have to visit india for emergency visit, my son was born in UK in november 2008 and has no visa(thought of applying visa for him during extension) and now hes in india. In order to apply for their dependant visa from india, I have the following questions:

1. Maintenance Funds:

Wife : is it £533(she was in country for more than 12 months) or £1600 for last 3 months while applying EC for her

Can you please confirm????

Son: I think its £1600 for last 3 months for him

Can you please confirm???

2. Rest of the documents as mentioned in the above post(bank statements/pay slipts/etc)

Also they will be applying after my extension, does the bank statement should show the maintenanace funds for me(i.e. £800) when my dependants apply for the visa?

your thoughts will really help me.


Regards

bon

[datastage152902]

Hi All,

I am due to apply for Tier 1/HSMP extension in the month of may and my visa expires on june last week(in country), my wife was with me on dependant visa until recently we have to visit india for emergency visit, my son was born in UK in november 2008 and has no visa(thought of applying visa for him during extension) and now hes in india. In order to apply for their dependant visa from india, I have the following questions:

1. Maintenance Funds:

Wife : is it £533(she was in country for more than 12 months) or £1600 for last 3 months while applying EC for her

Can you please confirm????

Son: I think its £1600 for last 3 months for him

Can you please confirm???

2. Rest of the documents as mentioned in the above post(bank statements/pay slipts/etc)

Also they will be applying after my extension, does the bank statement should show the maintenanace funds for me(i.e. £800) when my dependants apply for the visa?

your thoughts will really help me.


Regards

bon

Finally News from my Side....

I have got my Dependents Visa Stamped. Below were the TimeLines

Date of Submission and Biometrics : 13th May 2009
Date of Passport Collection Request : 20th May 2009

Many Thanks for all the support.
Let me know if any body needs help in some documentation

[hsmp__2007]

Hi All,

I am due to apply for Tier 1/HSMP extension in the month of may and my visa expires on june last week(in country), my wife was with me on dependant visa until recently we have to visit india for emergency visit, my son was born in UK in november 2008 and has no visa(thought of applying visa for him during extension) and now hes in india. In order to apply for their dependant visa from india, I have the following questions:

1. Maintenance Funds:

Wife : is it £533(she was in country for more than 12 months) or £1600 for last 3 months while applying EC for her

Can you please confirm????

Son: I think its £1600 for last 3 months for him

Can you please confirm???

2. Rest of the documents as mentioned in the above post(bank statements/pay slipts/etc)

Also they will be applying after my extension, does the bank statement should show the maintenanace funds for me(i.e. £800) when my dependants apply for the visa?

your thoughts will really help me.


Regards

bon

Finally News from my Side....

I have got my Dependents Visa Stamped. Below were the TimeLines

Date of Submission and Biometrics : 13th May 2009
Date of Passport Collection Request : 20th May 2009

Many Thanks for all the support.
Let me know if any body needs help in some documentation

Datastage,

Congrats!
Can yu update from which VFS you have applied? it gives an estimate on the timelines.

[sabeekj]

congrats and good luck

andd im planning to apply in first week of june..