Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[Sameena akhtar]

Awww im so gutted for u!!

It says in the annex they don't accept third party support!

Don't worry don't let this bring u down! Just quickly reapply and make sure you don't make the same mistake

Thanks, i feel really s**t now lol.

You're right, and i knew they didn't accept third party support, i was never going to write it down. It just asked on the application form if i receive any third party help, so i thought why not put it down, better than nothing? Wrong, as i've found out! I think it's a very clever entrapment technique they use, so they have a reason to reject it. But i still think they are wrong, i exceed the level before even taking into account the third party help.

My plan now is to appeal asap, just not sure if orally or by papers. I am praying it won't take too long. I have emailed the visaenquiriesislamabad just to say its going to cause time and public money for an appeal, for a blatant mistake, but i am not expecting to hear anything positive back!

HELLO786: Thanks. I applied in Mirpur, Pakistan.

Ahh gosh sorry i didn't mean to make u feel bad!!!!

InshAllah the appeal should be in your favour!
Follow the advice on this board because.many solicitors really mislead!! My friend had that experience. So i think your better off listening to the gurus!!

I will do so much dua for u, as i know this wait is hard!!

[abdulraheem123]

If i need to go to Kashmir to officially divorce my ex-wife (i divorced her 3 years ago but no paper work or certificates were processed as we both didn't need the official divorce documents), does anybody know how many days it would take for me to actually be there in Kashmir?

Would i need to make an appointment with the union council to go there and sign the divorce document, or can i just walk in there and sign it on the day?

[ahmed883]

hi guys

i applied for my wife visa on 24/09/13. its been over three months still waiting for RFC. I've recently started following the forum and what i have noticed that lot of people have contacted their MP to find out the progress of their application. Since Im also frustrated now and thinking of contacting my MP but what i wanted to know was that shell i wait till 24 weeks before approaching my MP ?
Please reply to me and let if any one has contacted their MP before 24weeks

[Waqas17]

Thanks Sameena, inshallah yours will be approved quickly.

[Naila]

Hi

Anyone have the email so i can ask for an update please?

Application was submitted from Mirpur.

Slam,,, did u email regarding abt ur update of ur appli if u have can please give der email addy to. Fankz a lot

[Syed Shah]

Hi

Anyone have the email so i can ask for an update please?

Application was submitted from Mirpur.

Slam,,, did u email regarding abt ur update of ur appli if u have can please give der email addy to. Fankz a lot

Wslam

I emailed Gerry Mirpur. This is the replyni got:

Dear Respected,

Thank you for your email. Please note that we have checked the status of
your wife's visa application which is under Process at BHC. The settlements
application processing time is generally 12 to 24 weeks and it may vary from
applicant to applicant. The visa applications are being handled by BHC. We
at Gerry's have no control / access over the process and duration of any
type of visa application. We can only arrange the application when we get
hold on the processed passport.

We appreciate your understanding and patience.

Thanks & Regards,

Mirpur VAC Manager,
UK Visa Application Centre,
Gerry's International,
Mirpur AJ&K

[shah183]

A small update dat today I received txt and email (also status has been changed) dat my passpost is ready for collection. I will collect it on 15th Jan (Wednesday) bcoz tmrw is a holiday.
Really confused n cant wait to c d decision..

[Naila]

A small update dat today I received txt and email (also status has been changed) dat my passpost is ready for collection. I will collect it on 15th Jan (Wednesday) bcoz tmrw is a holiday.
Really confused n cant wait to c d decision..

Slam,,, inshallah wil be gd news 4 u.

[RONZ]

Applied on 16 Dec 2013
Application forward to Islamabad OC 17 Dec 2013
Status hasn't changed to under processing ???

[prayforus]

My status hasn't changed either. It normally goes straight to collection if it doesn't change.

[RONZ]

Thanks for replying, When did you apply ?
They tend to knit pick on silly things ..
Very stressful transition !

[prayforus]

I applied at the start of November 2013, it was forwarded to Islamabad OC on the same day.

It is, but we just have to be patient, and pray. Not a lot we can do before we get a decision.

[shah183]

A small update dat today I received txt and email (also status has been changed) dat my passpost is ready for collection. I will collect it on 15th Jan (Wednesday) bcoz tmrw is a holiday.
Really confused n cant wait to c d decision..

Slam,,, inshallah wil be gd news 4 u.

IA. Thanks.

[Syed Shah]

Is there a separate email apart from Gerry like for the BHC where i can get an update. Also if any docs were missing or they had reason to refuse outright i would have heard within 3 months right??

[RONZ]

No Dear,

I guess you just be patient and pick it up on 15th Jan.

I suspect if you get any reply before 15th any way.

they took 3 months approx so it falls with in thier prescribed timeline on UKBA website.

Just be brave & let us know the outcome.

I hope it'll be positive IA.

[prayforus]

visaenquiries.islamabad@fco.gov.uk

That's the e-mail you can contact to get a response regarding the status of the application.

[ahmed883]

salaam everyone.
with the grace and rahma of Allah my wife got her visa today. She had a phone call this morning to collect her passport.

Application submitted 24/09/13 Karachi
under process 07/10/13
visa granted 13/01/14
waiting time 14 weeks

[samera123]

I emailed BHC last week waiting for there reply plus wrote to my mp and sent a letter to bhc...this waiting time is causing more stress day by day...any news sis sameena or saf? How long are we going to be on hold for!

[tallojani]

salaam everyone.
with the grace and rahma of Allah my wife got her visa today. She had a phone call this morning to collect her passport.

Application submitted 24/09/13 Karachi
under process 07/10/13
visa granted 13/01/14
waiting time 14 weeks

All the best wishes for yur future

[Sameena akhtar]

I emailed BHC last week waiting for there reply plus wrote to my mp and sent a letter to bhc...this waiting time is causing more stress day by day...any news sis sameena or saf? How long are we going to be on hold for!

No.nothing unfortunately!

[saf786]

I emailed BHC last week waiting for there reply plus wrote to my mp and sent a letter to bhc...this waiting time is causing more stress day by day...any news sis sameena or saf? How long are we going to be on hold for!

No.nothing unfortunately!

Neither have I ie emailed visa enquiries and emailed the mp.. Havnt received anything ? This is really stressing me out ... Guys stuck together inshallah just giv support... 3rd month will be here soon if we are on hold

[samera123]

Ahh it is stressing no doubt, do you think we will have to wait till march?? May Allah help us all and unite us with our loved ones ameen

[ALWAYSHOPE]

To Shah183

Its good to hear that you received RFC message. Insha Allah visa will be granted, just a shame you have to wait till Wednesday to find out. Your RFC message has made me nervous because i think my husband will be next on this forum to receive RFC message. He submitted in September too. Good Luck ! Let us know when you find out.

[ALWAYSHOPE]

To Ahmed

Congratulations. Thanks for sharing your timeline. I think my husband might be next to get RFC he also submitted application in September at Islamabad.

[ahmed883]

HI GUYS

I JUST WANT TO GET SOME ADVICE.
MY WIFE GOT HER VISA THIS MORNING 13/01/14 BUT IM THINKING OF CALLING HER OVER HERE IN FEBURARY 23RD AFTER 6 WEEKS CAUSE THIS IS THE TIME MY SISTER WILL BE COMING FROM HER VISIT TO PAKISTAN. CAN ANYONE TELL ME AFTER RECEIVING A VISA IS THERE A TIME LIMIT TO WHEN U SHOULD TRAVEL TO UK. WOULD THEY MIND IF MY WIFE COME OVER HERE 6 WEEKS AFTER HER VISA WAS GRANTED.
PLEASE IF ANY ONE HAS ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THIS MATTER IT WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATED.