Settlement visa application from India - 2011

[kumarpriya]

@suee12345

Hows things for u did u find a lawyer.

@kumarpriya

Any update

Hi,

we have got another date of hearing on 10th May. Our lawyer is asking again 800 GBP for this hearing date otherwise she refused to go. We have already paid her 2000 GBP. We are unable to understand what to do now? my husband is planning to go to court without lawyer because we can not give our hard earned money like this...and still we are not sure of getting visa.

[silver2012]

Hi,
I am new to this forum but have been a regular visitor,reading all queries and suggestions given by applicants themselves..

I have applied for Settlement- Wife and Child on 05/04/2013 at VFS PUNE. They told me it would take 49 working days, today its the 23rd day.. Fingers crossed..

While applying I was only charged for Courier service, when I enquired about sms charges, they said you need not pay anything extra, that is complimentary with the courier service. I dunno but as per this forum applicants have been charged isnt it... could anybody tell me what was the charge paid for availing sms service. I had paid 255 per head for courier service.

Since day one, the status of my application shows.... Your visa application has been forwarded to British High Commission.

The wait is soooo long....

Anyone applied in the month of April?

[sKAUR]

@ suee12345

I also thought if sending my lettercto tribunal and I remembervspeaking to a guy called jagdeesh in the tribunal who said it will help alot. The only readon I didnt because my lawyer haf kept it as his ace card.

@ kumarpriya
I am not no professional but if u no the basus of what will be discussed and your main points if defence you should be ok presenting yourself. In my hearing I answered all questions and my barrister orchestrated how I should come acriss and the main points. He also gave examples of previous cases.

[newbie.scott]

HI

Dear senior mods, can I get your advise on the following please..

I am currently on ILR, planning to get married next month, bring my would be wife from Hyderabad, India.

Can you please go through the documentation list below, check if am missing any:

Application form:
================
Main:
1) VAF4A: PERSONAL DETAILS FORM
Appendix:
2) APPENDIX 2 (VAF 4A): The spouse or civil partner of someone settled in the UK
Any other appendix's I should fill..??
3) Sponsorship form

My Documents:
============
VISA:
1) Passports (photo copies)
2) Biometric card confirming ILR (photo copies)

Employment & Finances:
3) Letter from my work place confirming my salary, contract period and role. (Original)
4) Bank statements (6 months) (online printed copies printed by the bank copies)
5) Pay slips (6 months) (online printed copies)
6) P60 (2012-2013) (online printed copies)
7) Tax returns (2012-2013) (Original)

Accommodation:
Cool Tenancy agreement (Original)
9) Council tax bill (2013) (Original)
10) Utility bill - Water/Gas bill (most recent) (Original)

Other:
11) Covering letter


Would be wife documents:
======================
VISA:
12) Passports (Original)
13) Photos - 2

Marriage:
14) Marriage invitation card (Original copy)
15) Marriage certificate (Original)
16) Marriage photos (Original)

English:
17) Degree convocation certificate
1Cool Letter confirming medium of education(English)

Other:
19) TB medical certificate
20) Covering letter



A) All my bank statements, pay slips, P60's are online documents, I don't have hard copies, would this be a problem.should i attested them.?
B) Do you know how much time it takes to process this visa in India? some one saying 15 days, but when I check online it says 60days for settlement..?


Once again thanks for your help in advance..


Cheers
NS

[gdl]

Hi NS,

Broadly all looks in order. We used a solicitor. Wait for others to comment.

The important one is the sponsorship letter. It gets missed out- because it is not properly located/ mentioned on UK BA website...people have been rejected earlier for this one...nowadays VFS will ask for the form...prior submission...look for it on UKBA website- get a print out- fill and sign. Your wife will need to submit along with application.

Regards,
GD

HI

Dear senior mods, can I get your advise on the following please..

I am currently on ILR, planning to get married next month, bring my would be wife from Hyderabad, India.

Can you please go through the documentation list below, check if am missing any:

Application form:
================
Main:
1) VAF4A: PERSONAL DETAILS FORM
Appendix:
2) APPENDIX 2 (VAF 4A): The spouse or civil partner of someone settled in the UK
Any other appendix's I should fill..??

My Documents:
============
VISA:
1) Passports (photo copies)
2) Biometric card confirming ILR (photo copies)

Employment & Finances:
3) Letter from my work place confirming my salary, contract period and role. (Original)
4) Bank statements (6 months) (online printed copies printed by the bank copies)
5) Pay slips (6 months) (online printed copies)
6) P60 (2012-2013) (online printed copies)
7) Tax returns (2012-2013) (Original)

Accommodation:
Cool Tenancy agreement (Original)
9) Council tax bill (2013) (Original)
10) Utility bill - Water/Gas bill (most recent) (Original)

Other:
11) Covering letter


Would be wife documents:
======================
VISA:
12) Passports (Original)
13) Photos - 2

Marriage:
14) Marriage invitation card (Original copy)
15) Marriage certificate (Original)
16) Marriage photos (Original)

English:
17) Degree convocation certificate
1Cool Letter confirming medium of education(English)

Other:
19) TB medical certificate
20) Covering letter



A) All my bank statements, pay slips, P60's are online documents, I don't have hard copies, would this be a problem.should i attested them.?
B) Do you know how much time it takes to process this visa in India? some one saying 15 days, but when I check online it says 60days for settlement..?


Once again thanks for your help in advance..


Cheers
NS

[newbie.scott]

Thanks @GD for quick response and about sponsorship form, which i missed earlier. sure will wait for other comments..

Cheers..

Hi NS,

Broadly all looks in order. We used a solicitor. Wait for others to comment.

The important one is the sponsorship letter. It gets missed out- because it is not properly located/ mentioned on UK BA website...people have been rejected earlier for this one...nowadays VFS will ask for the form...prior submission...look for it on UKBA website- get a print out- fill and sign. Your wife will need to submit along with application.

Regards,
GD

HI

Dear senior mods, can I get your advise on the following please..

I am currently on ILR, planning to get married next month, bring my would be wife from Hyderabad, India.

Can you please go through the documentation list below, check if am missing any:

Application form:
================
Main:
1) VAF4A: PERSONAL DETAILS FORM
Appendix:
2) APPENDIX 2 (VAF 4A): The spouse or civil partner of someone settled in the UK
Any other appendix's I should fill..??

My Documents:
============
VISA:
1) Passports (photo copies)
2) Biometric card confirming ILR (photo copies)

Employment & Finances:
3) Letter from my work place confirming my salary, contract period and role. (Original)
4) Bank statements (6 months) (online printed copies printed by the bank copies)
5) Pay slips (6 months) (online printed copies)
6) P60 (2012-2013) (online printed copies)
7) Tax returns (2012-2013) (Original)

Accommodation:
Cool Tenancy agreement (Original)
9) Council tax bill (2013) (Original)
10) Utility bill - Water/Gas bill (most recent) (Original)

Other:
11) Covering letter


Would be wife documents:
======================
VISA:
12) Passports (Original)
13) Photos - 2

Marriage:
14) Marriage invitation card (Original copy)
15) Marriage certificate (Original)
16) Marriage photos (Original)

English:
17) Degree convocation certificate
1Cool Letter confirming medium of education(English)

Other:
19) TB medical certificate
20) Covering letter



A) All my bank statements, pay slips, P60's are online documents, I don't have hard copies, would this be a problem.should i attested them.?
B) Do you know how much time it takes to process this visa in India? some one saying 15 days, but when I check online it says 60days for settlement..?


Once again thanks for your help in advance..


Cheers
NS

[0zzy1]

Thanks @GD for quick response and about sponsorship form, which i missed earlier. sure will wait for other comments..

Cheers..

Hi NS,

Broadly all looks in order. We used a solicitor. Wait for others to comment.

The important one is the sponsorship letter. It gets missed out- because it is not properly located/ mentioned on UK BA website...people have been rejected earlier for this one...nowadays VFS will ask for the form...prior submission...look for it on UKBA website- get a print out- fill and sign. Your wife will need to submit along with application.

Regards,
GD

HI

Dear senior mods, can I get your advise on the following please..

I am currently on ILR, planning to get married next month, bring my would be wife from Hyderabad, India.

Can you please go through the documentation list below, check if am missing any:

Application form:
================
Main:
1) VAF4A: PERSONAL DETAILS FORM
Appendix:
2) APPENDIX 2 (VAF 4A): The spouse or civil partner of someone settled in the UK
Any other appendix's I should fill..??

My Documents:
============
VISA:
1) Passports (photo copies)
2) Biometric card confirming ILR (photo copies)

Employment & Finances:
3) Letter from my work place confirming my salary, contract period and role. (Original)
4) Bank statements (6 months) (online printed copies printed by the bank copies)
5) Pay slips (6 months) (online printed copies)
6) P60 (2012-2013) (online printed copies)
7) Tax returns (2012-2013) (Original)

Accommodation:
Cool Tenancy agreement (Original)
9) Council tax bill (2013) (Original)
10) Utility bill - Water/Gas bill (most recent) (Original)

Other:
11) Covering letter


Would be wife documents:
======================
VISA:
12) Passports (Original)
13) Photos - 2

Marriage:
14) Marriage invitation card (Original copy)
15) Marriage certificate (Original)
16) Marriage photos (Original)

English:
17) Degree convocation certificate
1Cool Letter confirming medium of education(English)

Other:
19) TB medical certificate
20) Covering letter



A) All my bank statements, pay slips, P60's are online documents, I don't have hard copies, would this be a problem.should i attested them.?
B) Do you know how much time it takes to process this visa in India? some one saying 15 days, but when I check online it says 60days for settlement..?


Once again thanks for your help in advance..


Cheers
NS

Your online bank statements MUST be signed and stamped by your bank aswell as a covering letter from your bank explaining that the statements are authentic and have not been tampered with. Exact same rule applies for your online pay slips, signed/stamped by employer and letter confirming they are authentic. For the P60 however i suggest you contact HMRC and ask them for your original P60 to be sent to you by post.

[Cf_firefly]

Hi NS ,

below is what you may need on top of what you mentioned :

1.No objection letter from Landlord /Letting agent.

2.Are you with same employer for last 12 months ? if not , u need submitting your last 12 months Payslips and bank statements .

3.If you have online Payslips , then print them on your company letterhead , that should be fine . The Guidance is as below ( See the "or" ) :

" i)on company-headed paper; or
(ii) stamped and signed by the employer; or
(iii) accompanied by a letter from the employer, on company-headed paper and signed by a senior manager, confirming that they are authentic. "

4.If you have online bank stetements , then the guidance is as below :

"electronic bank statements from an online account (defined as one that operates solely over the internet and sends bank statements to its customers electronically) which are either accompanied by a letter from the bank on its headed stationery confirming that the documents are authentic or which bear the official stamp of the issuing bank on every page "


5. Signed SU07 Form .

Below are some of extra docs you can submit (optional) :

6. ILR approval letter from Home office.

7.Travel proof to India ( i.e Travel itinerary, Boarding pass to and fro )

8. Photocopies of India visit stamped pages in Passport .


Thanks
Firefly

[newbie.scott]

Dear @0zzy1 Thank you so much for your advise.

Dear @Cf_firefly : Thank you so much for your help and pointing me to the guidance.

Thanks both once again..

Cheers

Hi NS ,

[sKAUR]

Hey kumarpriya
How did the hearing go

[Karan1589]

Hey sKaur I read all ur posts nd realise our story (circumstances) is same...... Hope u will gt visa this week.... Gud luck

[Sure12345]

@ suee12345

I also thought if sending my lettercto tribunal and I remembervspeaking to a guy called jagdeesh in the tribunal who said it will help alot. The only readon I didnt because my lawyer haf kept it as his ace card.

@ kumarpriya
I am not no professional but if u no the basus of what will be discussed and your main points if defence you should be ok presenting yourself. In my hearing I answered all questions and my barrister orchestrated how I should come acriss and the main points. He also gave examples of previous cases.

Any updates sKaur

[sKAUR]

No apart fromy hubby went gir thevtb test as I thought might aswell do thst he got his certificate the same day and it was sent to the British high commision new dehli the same day. Apart from that hubby going monday gor update. New Delhi dont email back at all. Have been given date of 27 may forvall to be completed just want it done now.

[mirabeelz]

@ newbies.Scot
These are what I think you left out,
Prof of age,
birth certificate (original) of you and would to be wife
Please strengthen your prof of relationship
Include email exchange between the two of you printed out from the internet,can be from Skype,viber,whatsapp,facebook,money gram receipts if available or prove of how you send money to her if applicable,phone records,records of SMS ,include few photos other than the once from wedding ceremony,can be photos with the two of you and friends or family members and also flights confirmation and boarding passes to India for all previous trips.This helps rule out any doubt about the marriage..
This is very personal because I was refused spouse visa last year October because of that and still waiting for my 19 weeeks of ECM review to pass come next two weeks,the waiting is too painful and stressful.I didn't add a confirmation letter from UK NARIC with my degree certificate to prove my degree acquired from a country which is not recognised by UKBA is of equivalent to UK standard,I have also read from forums to forums where people have been issued visas without it,I can't say you should get it but what I can say is the only reason I was refused was because of non submission of UK NARIC letter and I have seen other two members on this forum who were also refused because of non submission of UK NARIC letter.,one of them that I remember is dhanz,who had to wait for 16 weeks to get his refusal decision overturn because of non submission of UK NARIC letter,so please be adviced and if you can just take precautions and send your would to be wifes degree certificate to UK NARIC in UK to have it assessed and granted a letter,,just advising..and all the best..

[kumarpriya]

Hey kumarpriya
How did the hearing go

Hi,

Finally hearing held on 10th May, awaiting for the result. My solicitor's arguments was good but let's see what happens next..did your solicitor receive the appeal decision letter or you or your husband ? And did your husband received the call letter ?

thanks

[sKAUR]

My solicitors recieved it and my husband 4 days later. No call letter yet hes going tommorow as he lives half an hour by metro from bhc dehli. Im going to call the determination people tidqy in uk and see wha5s happening.i reckon ull get it ull have to give me ur email address so I can send u mithai when he gets his xxxbeen waiting so ling now

[sKAUR]

My solicitors recieved it and my husband 4 days later. No call letter yet hes going tommorow as he lives half an hour by metro from bhc dehli. Im going to call the determination people tidqy in uk and see wha5s happening.i reckon ull get it ull have to give me ur email address so I can send u mithai when he gets his xxxbeen waiting so ling now

[kumarpriya]

My solicitors recieved it and my husband 4 days later. No call letter yet hes going tommorow as he lives half an hour by metro from bhc dehli. Im going to call the determination people tidqy in uk and see wha5s happening.i reckon ull get it ull have to give me ur email address so I can send u mithai when he gets his xxxbeen waiting so ling now

Could you please share the mail id on which you have send mail to delhi bhc

[Tarjinder]

Hi i am new to the forum and would just like to know of people who have applied for spouse visas at jalandhar and how long it took for them to get a reply, my wife is still waiting for a reply some of her friends applied in december and have still not heard anything if people could let me know what they have experienced

[newbie.scott]

Dear @mirabeelz

Thanks for sharing your story and your advise. I am really sorry that you had such stressful time. I truly hope you will listen to some good news very soon.

Thanks once agin for your time..
Cheers..

@ newbies.Scot
These are what I think you left out,
Prof of age,
birth certificate (original) of you and would to be wife
Please strengthen your prof of relationship
Include email exchange between the two of you printed out from the internet,can be from Skype,viber,whatsapp,facebook,money gram receipts if available or prove of how you send money to her if applicable,phone records,records of SMS ,include few photos other than the once from wedding ceremony,can be photos with the two of you and friends or family members and also flights confirmation and boarding passes to India for all previous trips.This helps rule out any doubt about the marriage..
This is very personal because I was refused spouse visa last year October because of that and still waiting for my 19 weeeks of ECM review to pass come next two weeks,the waiting is too painful and stressful.I didn't add a confirmation letter from UK NARIC with my degree certificate to prove my degree acquired from a country which is not recognised by UKBA is of equivalent to UK standard,I have also read from forums to forums where people have been issued visas without it,I can't say you should get it but what I can say is the only reason I was refused was because of non submission of UK NARIC letter and I have seen other two members on this forum who were also refused because of non submission of UK NARIC letter.,one of them that I remember is dhanz,who had to wait for 16 weeks to get his refusal decision overturn because of non submission of UK NARIC letter,so please be adviced and if you can just take precautions and send your would to be wifes degree certificate to UK NARIC in UK to have it assessed and granted a letter,,just advising..and all the best..

[sKAUR]

visqry.newdehli@fco.gov.uk

[19eggs]

Just updating my wife's settlement visa timeline.

Submitted at VFS Kolkata - 2nd April 2013 (was supposed to submit it on the 22nd March but VFS wanted a SU07 Form..even though it is not required)

Waiting Waiting Waiting..

Anybody applied around that time.....??

[gdl]

Hi Tarjinder,

Please read posts of Chohans in the previous few pages. She applied in Jalandhar.

Regards,
GD

Hi i am new to the forum and would just like to know of people who have applied for spouse visas at jalandhar and how long it took for them to get a reply, my wife is still waiting for a reply some of her friends applied in december and have still not heard anything if people could let me know what they have experienced

[waitnwatch]

Hi Guys,

I applied for my spouse settlement Visa at Pune VFS office on 22nd March 2013.

Needless to say, the status is still under processing at BHC.

Anyone in the same time frame??

[sKAUR]

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