Settlement visa application from India - 2011

JS26 · Post by **JS26** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:04 am

Harpreet91 wrote:Evening all,

New to this site-been following for a few months.

Please view time line below.

Application submitted VFS Jhalandar on 13/04/12
Under process at BHC 18/04/12

Today-29/06/2012-Status has changed to; "Your Application is being sent to the application center. Please wait until it is ready for collection"

Haven't seen this status mentioned on this thread-any advise or comments are welcomed in particular to recent status change? Kindly let me have your thoughts.

Thank you

@Harpreet: Congratulations.

Its the normal status no need to worry.

JS26 · Post by **JS26** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:09 am

The UKBA website has still not updated the Visa processing time for the month of May.

Looks like they really have bad numbers to show for May.

ant06 · Post by **ant06** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 11:49 am

Other than the auto response reply, i have not received a reply from the VFS since wednesday.

Willbe very happy if they sought out soon
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Application date : 29 March 2012 Chennai

zeezeezee · Post by **zeezeezee** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 12:03 pm

What a wait- i hope it ends soon- Have you tried to make a phonecall?

ant06 wrote:Other than the auto response reply, i have not received a reply from the VFS since wednesday.

Willbe very happy if they sought out soon
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Application date : 29 March 2012 Chennai

ant06 · Post by **ant06** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 1:20 pm

I dont have the number . can u give me?

But what will be the expected reply? a very common one: that it might take upto 24 weeks....
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Application date: 29 march chennai

ant06 · Post by **ant06** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 1:22 pm

Has any Cochin applicant received any message?

zeezeezee · Post by **zeezeezee** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 1:37 pm

Yes unfortunately that seems to be the most common reply anyway, so i'm not sure if it will help as the number for VFS states they can't tell you about the progress of the application but maybe you can ask how long it is taking on average for the centre you applied for (Chennai)

http://www.vfs-uk-in.com/callcentre.html

ant06 wrote:I dont have the number . can u give me?

But what will be the expected reply? a very common one: that it might take upto 24 weeks....
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Application date: 29 march chennai

ant06 · Post by **ant06** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 1:53 pm

Yes i did that and they replied 61 working days for Chennai.

The time zone was over with last thursday and now the 90 days is also over. I called the VFS today and they asked me to send a mail to BHC.

They also added that there can be chances that the application might be in transit , thats why they have not replied. I am unsure whether i can rely on the answer.

Moreover this wait is making me so sick that my BRAINS are not working!!!
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application date: 29 march chennai

JS26 · Post by **JS26** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 1:56 pm

ant06 wrote:Yes i did that and they replied 61 working days for Chennai.

The time zone was over with last thursday and now the 90 days is also over. I called the VFS today and they asked me to send a mail to BHC.

They also added that there can be chances that the application might be in transit , thats why they have not replied. I am unsure whether i can rely on the answer.

Moreover this wait is making me so sick that my BRAINS are not working!!!
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application date: 29 march chennai

@ant06- I know its difficult waiting, but don't worry you might hear in a day or two. Anyways, we don't have any choice.

sk2912 · Post by **sk2912** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 2:11 pm

@Ant06
Is it the Bombay VFS that u had called ??

SK2912

sk2912 · Post by **sk2912** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 2:29 pm

I am just worried that after waiting so long the visas should not get rejected ...
I have an 8 month old daughter and i cant just accept the fact that her father cant watch her doing all the pranks just because of the visa.....

sk2912

ant06 · Post by **ant06** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 2:41 pm

vfs no 022 67866000

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application date:29 march chennai

ant06 · Post by **ant06** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 2:48 pm

if negative i belive the information would be passed before 2 months and 2 weeks. Hope for the best.
i have a 3 year old little one always telling me appa is at the London bridge.
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Applied on 29th march Chennai

sk2912 · Post by **sk2912** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 3:39 pm

Hope we get it soon ...
I had called the number that u had mentioned ; I did not get any positive reply ... They said the usual time to process is 60 days after that it depends on the British High Commission...

sk2912

neerajverma · Post by **neerajverma** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 4:25 pm

Praying for everyone, who are waiting for their visas and get to meet their loved ones.

Fingers crossed...

Regards,

pazpatel · Post by **pazpatel** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 4:32 pm

sanghasaab wrote:Hi all i had a call from bhc this morning and she asked me that where is my wife. They want to interview us. I told them she is n UK. And she said that she ll call back within couple of days with interview date. She said eco want to interview both of us. But my wife doesntt have more holidays.she can't attend. If she not attend interview would this make any type of problem for us? Thanks

An interview in my opinion is a good thing. From what I have a seen and heard on this forum and outside this forum usually they just call the applicant "NOT THE SPONSOR" so maybe this person got it wrong. I would just wait till they call you to arrange the appointment and ask again.

M1234 was called for an interview and the sponsor did not go, and they got the VISA, if all your stuff is honest and truthfull you have nothing to worry about in my opinion and like I said I think it is a good thing they have called you for an interview.

Keep us posted let us know when your interview is.... If you do not hear tomorrow or next day you can always call the BHC your self.

pazpatel · Post by **pazpatel** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 4:33 pm

Harpreet91 wrote:@Ant.

Thank you. I hope the best for you also!

P.s Mrs.

Did you get your passport today? What was the outcome?

destiniation_london · Post by **destiniation_london** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 4:34 pm

Has anyone applied from Kolkatta???

neerajverma · Post by **neerajverma** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 4:47 pm

@harpreet91,

Any progress? Waiting to hear good news from you ?

Regards,

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Applied @ VFS Jalandhar-8 May 2012
Application fwd to BHC -9 May 2012

sanghasaab · Post by **sanghasaab** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 5:29 pm

Thanks a lot mate for your reply

pazpatel wrote:
sanghasaab wrote:Hi all i had a call from bhc this morning and she asked me that where is my wife. They want to interview us. I told them she is n UK. And she said that she ll call back within couple of days with interview date. She said eco want to interview both of us. But my wife doesntt have more holidays.she can't attend. If she not attend interview would this make any type of problem for us? Thanks
An interview in my opinion is a good thing. From what I have a seen and heard on this forum and outside this forum usually they just call the applicant "NOT THE SPONSOR" so maybe this person got it wrong. I would just wait till they call you to arrange the appointment and ask again.

M1234 was called for an interview and the sponsor did not go, and they got the VISA, if all your stuff is honest and truthfull you have nothing to worry about in my opinion and like I said I think it is a good thing they have called you for an interview.

Keep us posted let us know when your interview is.... If you do not hear tomorrow or next day you can always call the BHC your self.

Harpreet91 · Post by **Harpreet91** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:00 pm

Dear all,

Follow to my wifes recent post.

Applied 13/04/12
Refused 02/06/12

From what I can gather from info from my wife and agent, visa has been refused with either or both of the following reasons. Not 100% sure yet.

Reason: english requirement not met or original document not supplied relating to proof meeting english requirement.

My wife sat;
International ESOL (listening, reading, writing) listening pass,reading pass,writing fail.
International Spoken ESOL (speaking).Pass

UKBA website states to show you meet enlglish requirement you must supply;
(3)
ISESOL Certificate
Plus
IESOL Notification of candidate results sheet.

This is stated on page 12 of UKBA approved language tests.

Both documents were supplied and I'm sure we meet the reqiurements. Or not?

My question are?

What is the appeal process?
How long does it take-best case scenario?
Do all appeals need to heard in court?
Can I visit BHC in person rather than going via VFS to discuss this issue?
Any other advise you can offer will be greatly appreciated.

RS_UK · Post by **RS_UK** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 9:40 pm

Harpreet91 wrote:Dear all,

hi harpreet - sorry to read you bad news. if you have satisfied the language requirements then are you sure the docs were originals?

i would say you need to be be 100% sure of th reason for refusal before spending time and money chasing ukba. i wouldnt place too much trust with the agent as they will probably tell you what you want to hear from experience. i would say it would be worth speaking to l.i.s for their view. they charge £25 for 30 mins but worth it to to make sure youre on the right road.

best of luck and i hope you find out the reasons dor refusal asap.
raj

Follow to my wifes recent post.

Applied 13/04/12
Refused 02/06/12

From what I can gather from info from my wife and agent, visa has been refused with either or both of the following reasons. Not 100% sure yet.

Reason: english requirement not met or original document not supplied relating to proof meeting english requirement.

My wife sat;
International ESOL (listening, reading, writing) listening pass,reading pass,writing fail.
International Spoken ESOL (speaking).Pass

UKBA website states to show you meet enlglish requirement you must supply;
(3)
ISESOL Certificate
Plus
IESOL Notification of candidate results sheet.

This is stated on page 12 of UKBA approved language tests.

Both documents were supplied and I'm sure we meet the reqiurements. Or not?

My question are?

What is the appeal process?
How long does it take-best case scenario?
Do all appeals need to heard in court?
Can I visit BHC in person rather than going via VFS to discuss this issue?
Any other advise you can offer will be greatly appreciated.

RS_UK · Post by **RS_UK** » Mon Jul 02, 2012 10:19 pm

Harpreet91 wrote:Dear all,

hi harpreet - sorry to read you bad news. if you have satisfied the language requirements then are you sure the docs were originals?

i would say you need to be be 100% sure of th reason for refusal before spending time and money chasing ukba. i wouldnt place too much trust with the agent as they will probably tell you what you want to hear from experience. i would say it would be worth speaking to l.i.s for their view. they charge £25 for 30 mins but worth it to to make sure youre on the right road.

best of luck and i hope you find out the reasons dor refusal asap.
raj

Follow to my wifes recent post.

Applied 13/04/12
Refused 02/06/12

From what I can gather from info from my wife and agent, visa has been refused with either or both of the following reasons. Not 100% sure yet.

Reason: english requirement not met or original document not supplied relating to proof meeting english requirement.

My wife sat;
International ESOL (listening, reading, writing) listening pass,reading pass,writing fail.
International Spoken ESOL (speaking).Pass

UKBA website states to show you meet enlglish requirement you must supply;
(3)
ISESOL Certificate
Plus
IESOL Notification of candidate results sheet.

This is stated on page 12 of UKBA approved language tests.

Both documents were supplied and I'm sure we meet the reqiurements. Or not?

My question are?

What is the appeal process?
How long does it take-best case scenario?
Do all appeals need to heard in court?
Can I visit BHC in person rather than going via VFS to discuss this issue?
Any other advise you can offer will be greatly appreciated.

scan87 · Post by **scan87** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:08 am

destiniation_london wrote:Has anyone applied from Kolkatta???

Hi I had applied from Kolkata......but I am currently in the process of appeal...

Harpreet91 · Post by **Harpreet91** » Tue Jul 03, 2012 5:45 am

How does appeal process work?

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