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henna786 wrote:the reason for that is because they are closed today, they work sun-thurs lol xzahra110 wrote:ok so it seems i dialled the right number in the first place - engaged tones both times!
Oh ok well it said on the website they closed so don't know then lol:)zahra110 wrote:henna786 wrote:the reason for that is because they are closed today, they work sun-thurs lol xzahra110 wrote:ok so it seems i dialled the right number in the first place - engaged tones both times!
it is thurs today...and i called during office hours
Congrats.........ns99 wrote:Alhamdulillah my hubby got his passport stamped with visa...!!!!
Can anyone tell me how many days he has to travel in..? 28 days or 3 months...?'
>Spouse sponsorship declarationask120 wrote:Sorry one bugging question, copies of my passport need to be attested by a solicitor, any other documents?
Hopefully the December and January applicants will hear something very soon.navie999 wrote:Salaams..
THIS IS HOW IT IS:
- There is no point ringing Gerry's unless you want to waste your money. All they do is check your status from the VFS website, which you can do yourself. Their phoneline is designed for those applicants who do not have internet access. They probs mess up once in a blue moon, in terms of them not updating the status to 'docs to collect', but very rarely.
- This 60 working day thing is a GUIDELINE only. People who are counting down, there is no point. It can take upto 24 weeks! Im not saying that will happen with all of us, but we shouldnt have it in our hearts and minds that we'll defo get a reply within 60 days, because that would just lead to dissapointment. Also being over 60 days does not put you in a stronger position to start enquiring. Because they will say it can take upto 24 weeks, so patience is key.
- I have spoken to an ECO in ABU DHABI and she has advised me to ring on wednesday as they are going to be sending a BIG batch of applications back togeather. I will update this site as soon as I've heard back from them.
PLEASE DO NOT RING ABU DHABI AND SAY 'I WANT TO SPEAK TO AN ECO, BECAUSE SOMEBODY I KNOW HAS'..
- I don't know if anyone has tried ringing the embassy in Pakistan. They are the worst bunch of useless idiots you will encouter. They are rude, ignorant, and again you'll be wasting your money if you ring them. As soon as you say 'visa', they will put you through to a pointless automated message.
I think the above just about covers most peoples concerns and worries. Like I said, just wait. Be patient. Yes, we all love our spouses, but love doesnt speed up the process. Sooner or later, we will all hear back and InshaAllah it'll be good news.
Remember all in your Dua's.
Looks like he is! I told him to come earlier but if his cars and things are sold then he's gonna come he's got no brothers there that can carry on with his firm.. I hope they go quick man lol n omg ur hubby's coming 2day...!! May Allah keep u happy sis, have a blessed married life <3XnailaX wrote:AWW..Mashallah ns99 sis..many congratulations to u and ur hubby..
sis is he planin on makin u suffer longer lol..why not get the next flight available......good luck for the future sis and may Allah grant u evry happiness ameen xx im really happy for u sis
ns99 u only got ur call letter a wk or so ago, it takes time to wrap up thnz when your moving to another country for good so bear with him:)ns99 wrote:Looks like he is! I told him to come earlier but if his cars and things are sold then he's gonna come he's got no brothers there that can carry on with his firm.. I hope they go quick man lol n omg ur hubby's coming 2day...!! May Allah keep u happy sis, have a blessed married life <3XnailaX wrote:AWW..Mashallah ns99 sis..many congratulations to u and ur hubby..
sis is he planin on makin u suffer longer lol..why not get the next flight available......good luck for the future sis and may Allah grant u evry happiness ameen xx im really happy for u sis
u need to fill the form online and then print it off. ur wife takes a copy of that print out + supporting documents to the visa centre..sakman wrote:does anyone know if you can fill the vaf4a form in the uk and post it to spouse in pakistan and then submit the same form. or do you have to fill in another form in pakistan when you go to submit your documents
Yes you can do it, providing the application is in a book format ( printed double sided and stapled together).Your SPOUSE will need to sign it and then submit it.sakman wrote:does anyone know if you can fill the vaf4a form in the uk and post it to spouse in pakistan and then submit the same form. or do you have to fill in another form in pakistan when you go to submit your documents
thanks again, i wasnt sure of this, but will do this now as it just safer to fill it in myselfbatleykhan wrote:Yes you can do it, providing the application is in a book format ( printed double sided and stapled together).Your SPOUSE will need to sign it and then submit it.sakman wrote:does anyone know if you can fill the vaf4a form in the uk and post it to spouse in pakistan and then submit the same form. or do you have to fill in another form in pakistan when you go to submit your documents
Application printed single side and stapled together will not be accepted though.
Make sure you keep copies of all every documents you send for your own reference
Batleykhan, can you confirm that you are saying that the application will be refused on the grounds that the vaf4a is printed single sided.batleykhan wrote:Yes you can do it, providing the application is in a book format ( printed double sided and stapled together).Your SPOUSE will need to sign it and then submit it.sakman wrote:does anyone know if you can fill the vaf4a form in the uk and post it to spouse in pakistan and then submit the same form. or do you have to fill in another form in pakistan when you go to submit your documents
Application printed single side and stapled together will not be accepted though.
Make sure you keep copies of all every documents you send for your own reference
I didn't say application will be refused,it will be just that FedEx MAY not accept it in that format (single sided printout) as the forms they give out to anyone applying are in a book format rather than single sided pages. If its being accepted by FedEx, then you have nothing to worry.It wont be refused by ECO because its single sided,so I wouldnt worry to muchMush2012 wrote:Batleykhan, can you confirm that you are saying that the application will be refused on the grounds that the vaf4a is printed single sided.batleykhan wrote:Yes you can do it, providing the application is in a book format ( printed double sided and stapled together).Your SPOUSE will need to sign it and then submit it.sakman wrote:does anyone know if you can fill the vaf4a form in the uk and post it to spouse in pakistan and then submit the same form. or do you have to fill in another form in pakistan when you go to submit your documents
Application printed single side and stapled together will not be accepted though.
Make sure you keep copies of all every documents you send for your own reference
We completed it in this manner as there was no guidance on how this form should be printed on the UKBA site.
Also on your excellent guide posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:08 pm, p217
"Documents to be provided by Applicants
Applications will only be accepted at the visa application centre if applicants:
1. provide a signed, dated visa application form (VAF4); http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/resources/en/ ... 3073/vaf4a"
It doesnt mention that the form should be printed double-sided. I did not have access to a full duplex printer, and printed it off as standard single side.
I am concerned that the ECO will reject the application on these grounds, especially since they did not stipulate how the form should be printed.
Please reply asap, and what I should / can do now.
Allah hafiz
can i fill out my wifes side of the application or does it need to be in her handwriting?batleykhan wrote:Yes you can do it, providing the application is in a book format ( printed double sided and stapled together).Your SPOUSE will need to sign it and then submit it.sakman wrote:does anyone know if you can fill the vaf4a form in the uk and post it to spouse in pakistan and then submit the same form. or do you have to fill in another form in pakistan when you go to submit your documents
Application printed single side and stapled together will not be accepted though.
Make sure you keep copies of all every documents you send for your own reference
I submitted mines one sided aswel and it was accepted by Gerrys so shouldn't be a problem.Mush2012 wrote:Batleykhan, can you confirm that you are saying that the application will be refused on the grounds that the vaf4a is printed single sided.batleykhan wrote:Yes you can do it, providing the application is in a book format ( printed double sided and stapled together).Your SPOUSE will need to sign it and then submit it.sakman wrote:does anyone know if you can fill the vaf4a form in the uk and post it to spouse in pakistan and then submit the same form. or do you have to fill in another form in pakistan when you go to submit your documents
Application printed single side and stapled together will not be accepted though.
Make sure you keep copies of all every documents you send for your own reference
We completed it in this manner as there was no guidance on how this form should be printed on the UKBA site.
Also on your excellent guide posted on Wed Jan 20, 2010 11:08 pm, p217
"Documents to be provided by Applicants
Applications will only be accepted at the visa application centre if applicants:
1. provide a signed, dated visa application form (VAF4); http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/resources/en/ ... 3073/vaf4a"
It doesnt mention that the form should be printed double-sided. I did not have access to a full duplex printer, and printed it off as standard single side.
I am concerned that the ECO will reject the application on these grounds, especially since they did not stipulate how the form should be printed.
Please reply asap, and what I should / can do now.
Allah hafiz
sakman wrote:can i fill out my wifes side of the application or does it need to be in her handwriting?batleykhan wrote:Yes you can do it, providing the application is in a book format ( printed double sided and stapled together).Your SPOUSE will need to sign it and then submit it.sakman wrote:does anyone know if you can fill the vaf4a form in the uk and post it to spouse in pakistan and then submit the same form. or do you have to fill in another form in pakistan when you go to submit your documents
Application printed single side and stapled together will not be accepted though.
Make sure you keep copies of all every documents you send for your own reference
Also this might be a dumb question but where is the best place to staple the document- as i dont want to staple it and it becomes hard to turn over the pages?
Which documents you want to get stapled?
Im sure you could do it yourself just staple them at the corners like everyone else does. I had to staple some of my e-bills.
Thanks
Congrats ns99ns99 wrote:Looks like he is! I told him to come earlier but if his cars and things are sold then he's gonna come he's got no brothers there that can carry on with his firm.. I hope they go quick man lol n omg ur hubby's coming 2day...!! May Allah keep u happy sis, have a blessed married life <3XnailaX wrote:AWW..Mashallah ns99 sis..many congratulations to u and ur hubby..
sis is he planin on makin u suffer longer lol..why not get the next flight available......good luck for the future sis and may Allah grant u evry happiness ameen xx im really happy for u sis
Walaykumsalam and Welcome to the forum.sw33tazra wrote:salam all, im so glad i found this site, i was stressing on my own and now it feels a little better to be able to read other posts and get advice
my husband applied for his visa on 12/03/12. his status read 'forwaded to islamabad oc' i never had a clue what that was. then on 26/03/12 his status read 'application under process at british high commission' and were still waiting!
the CEO who put my husbands case forward said that all his cases have been returned back the latest 28 working days!! thats not including weekends. so by 18th april it shall be 28 working days...really hope we hear something good. we have a little boy together whos just turned 1. my husband has missed out on all his first 'special moments' i just really want us all together now.
i hope everyone is in the best health and imaan..
look forward to speaking to u guys
Allah hafiz x
I agree its a nice forum to keep yourself updated on the application process and share your thoughts with people in similar situation.sw33tazra wrote:salam all, im so glad i found this site, i was stressing on my own and now it feels a little better to be able to read other posts and get advice
my husband applied for his visa on 12/03/12. his status read 'forwaded to islamabad oc' i never had a clue what that was. then on 26/03/12 his status read 'application under process at british high commission' and were still waiting!
the CEO who put my husbands case forward said that all his cases have been returned back the latest 28 working days!! thats not including weekends. so by 18th april it shall be 28 working days...really hope we hear something good. we have a little boy together whos just turned 1. my husband has missed out on all his first 'special moments' i just really want us all together now.
i hope everyone is in the best health and imaan..
look forward to speaking to u guys
Allah hafiz x