Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[Mrs Asim]

We are submitting around end of august I dread to think how long we will be waiting for !

[fullahs]

Hi Everyone

I applied on 10th February and it has passed the 6 months mark and still no response. I know some people did get a response within a few weeks of applying but everytime I contact Gerrys for a response they just ask me to wait for a response from the 'relevant department'

I am aware that some people have contacted british high commission directly. Did you get any luck with that?

Also there used to be a tracking service but I cannot seem to find it anywhere...?

[saf786]

Anybody on hold heard anything ??

I emailed ukvi and got this reply in Thursday and haven't heard anything since

Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration international enquiry
service.

With regards to your query, your case has been escalated and we will inform
you as soon as we have an update.

We appreciate your patience.


My husbands phone never has connection (hardly) ever .. So I'm always concerned we'll miss the call ...

[yasir143]

[quote="fullahs"]Hi Everyone

I applied on 10th February and it has passed the 6 months mark and still no response. I know some people did get a response within a few weeks of applying but everytime I contact Gerrys for a response they just ask me to wait for a response from the 'relevant department'

I am aware that some people have contacted british high commission directly. Did you get any luck with that?

Also there used to be a tracking service but I cannot seem to find it anywhere..


https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk

[fullahs]

Hey

I got the same response. They advised they will get back to me within a few days but heard nothing. Rang them this morning and they just stated the same thing...that we will have to wait...

[sami3]

Hey

I got the same response. They advised they will get back to me within a few days but heard nothing. Rang them this morning and they just stated the same thing...that we will have to wait...

hi

who did you ring? I applied on 20th January and still got no response except for "still in the process". Its so frustrating that we are getting no where. I also phoned, emailed them. ECO has not assessed the application yet

[fullahs]

Hey Sami3

I rang Gerrys UKVI number last week and they asked me to email them all the applicants information such as passport number, date and application centre name etc and once I sent it I received a response advising I will get a response within a few days with the progress of my application.

I called them this morning and the guy was clueless and just advised for me to wait.

I applied 10th February so it is rediculous

Hey

I got the same response. They advised they will get back to me within a few days but heard nothing. Rang them this morning and they just stated the same thing...that we will have to wait...

hi

who did you ring? I applied on 20th January and still got no response except for "still in the process". Its so frustrating that we are getting no where. I also phoned, emailed them. ECO has not assessed the application yet

[sami3]

[quote="fullahs"]Hey Sami3

I rang Gerrys UKVI number last week and they asked me to email them all the applicants information such as passport number, date and application centre name etc and once I sent it I received a response advising I will get a response within a few days with the progress of my application.

I called them this morning and the guy was clueless and just advised for me to wait.

I applied 10th February so it is rediculous


They been doing this for ages... they first ask you for all the information and then say that they will respond back within few days....or they say that they will escalate your case... these are all standard replies which they are sending to everyone...
i clearly meet financial requirement earning 32k from one job... wife passed her English test and is a fluent English speaker... My MP has emailed them but only standard reply everytime that it is still in the process

[fullahs]

Yeah I had no issues with my financial requirements and I submitted as much information as possible but there just is no process. I know people who applied after I did and they all received their visas within 3 months.

The advisor stated that the delay is due to individual circumstances but when I asked him to clarify which individual circumstances can play a factor in the delay...He had no response

I know someone who processes the visa applications in dubai and she said that all settlement applications are processed in islamabad so just playing the waiting game.

Hey Sami3

I rang Gerrys UKVI number last week and they asked me to email them all the applicants information such as passport number, date and application centre name etc and once I sent it I received a response advising I will get a response within a few days with the progress of my application.

I called them this morning and the guy was clueless and just advised for me to wait.

I applied 10th February so it is rediculous


They been doing this for ages... they first ask you for all the information and then say that they will respond back within few days....or they say that they will escalate your case... these are all standard replies which they are sending to everyone...
i clearly meet financial requirement earning 32k from one job... wife passed her English test and is a fluent English speaker... My MP has emailed them but only standard reply everytime that it is still in the process

[Shaggy000]

understand you have been waiting for long and apologise for any
inconveniences. We have received a response from the decision making
centre, following your request for information on the status of your visa
application which states as follows: " Under process with on-going
enquiries/checks ". You are requested to be patient and wait for the
processing to be completed. Today i rang them and he said me that u will b hear within week ...he said we are v soory....he esclate my case to someone and said after minite that whom i send ur case i know who he is .....he is v nice and u get a response within days ...In Sha Alllah than after i got the mail...which i states in my first lines

[Yaseen Ahmed]

Anybody on hold heard anything ??

I emailed ukvi and got this reply in Thursday and haven't heard anything since

Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration international enquiry
service.

With regards to your query, your case has been escalated and we will inform
you as soon as we have an update.

We appreciate your patience.


My husbands phone never has connection (hardly) ever .. So I'm always concerned we'll miss the call ...

[sami3]

understand you have been waiting for long and apologise for any
inconveniences. We have received a response from the decision making
centre, following your request for information on the status of your visa
application which states as follows: " Under process with on-going
enquiries/checks ". You are requested to be patient and wait for the
processing to be completed. Today i rang them and he said me that u will b hear within week ...he said we are v soory....he esclate my case to someone and said after minite that whom i send ur case i know who he is .....he is v nice and u get a response within days ...In Sha Alllah than after i got the mail...which i states in my first lines

Hi Shaggy,

did you ring from UK? when did you apply? i am also thinking to ring them soon. Is it 8am to 4pm Pak time? or UK time?

[Yaseen Ahmed]

hey guys hope your all well
had an email today one of those automated replies saying that if your application is refused you can apply for a refund?

from where did you receive this mail is it from BHC. I havent heard this before about fee refund.

[phaara]

understand you have been waiting for long and apologise for any
inconveniences. We have received a response from the decision making
centre, following your request for information on the status of your visa
application which states as follows: " Under process with on-going
enquiries/checks ". You are requested to be patient and wait for the
processing to be completed. Today i rang them and he said me that u will b hear within week ...he said we are v soory....he esclate my case to someone and said after minite that whom i send ur case i know who he is .....he is v nice and u get a response within days ...In Sha Alllah than after i got the mail...which i states in my first lines

Shaggy can u pls tell which number you ring? And the best possible timing to call bcoz i'm also thinking to ring them for my application as its been 137 days

[Shaggy000]

00 44 1243 218 119 ...my sister in law call them from uk ...pakistan timing 2pm...

[sami3]

00 44 1243 218 119 ...my sister in law call them from uk ...pakistan timing 2pm...

do they allow someone to speak on your behalf? Thanks in advance.

[zeeh]

understand you have been waiting for long and apologise for any
inconveniences. We have received a response from the decision making
centre, following your request for information on the status of your visa
application which states as follows: " Under process with on-going
enquiries/checks ". You are requested to be patient and wait for the
processing to be completed. Today i rang them and he said me that u will b hear within week ...he said we are v soory....he esclate my case to someone and said after minite that whom i send ur case i know who he is .....he is v nice and u get a response within days ...In Sha Alllah than after i got the mail...which i states in my first lines

Same answer to meeeee
Do nt believe on these people.

[Shaggy000]

Yes yes my sisterinlaw talk them from uk ...lol think u right but we have no chance .....may Allah give us reply soon In Sha Alllah...

[Ket1]

hey guys hope your all well
had an email today one of those automated replies saying that if your application is refused you can apply for a refund?

from where did you receive this mail is it from BHC. I havent heard this before about fee refund.

Yes i emailed them to ask about my case and thats what it said in the automated reply

[saf786]

Got this reply this morning

Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
service.

I understand you have been waiting for long and apologise for any
inconveniences. Currently the majority of settlement visa applications were
on hold and waiting for a response. The judgment from the High court will
mean that, from the 28 July, the 4,000 individuals whose applications are
currently on hold, pending this judgment, will now receive a decision.
These are cases which met all the requirements apart from the minimum
income threshold and now stand to be refused. If you were refused, you may
ask for refund and make a fresh application.

[hadz7]

BHC islamabad has been closed until 17th aug cos of the situation of the country

[Ket1]

Got this reply this morning

Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
service.

I understand you have been waiting for long and apologise for any
inconveniences. Currently the majority of settlement visa applications were
on hold and waiting for a response. The judgment from the High court will
mean that, from the 28 July, the 4,000 individuals whose applications are
currently on hold, pending this judgment, will now receive a decision.
These are cases which met all the requirements apart from the minimum
income threshold and now stand to be refused. If you were refused, you may
ask for refund and make a fresh application.

I got the EXACT same one word from word

[Ket1]

BHC islamabad has been closed until 17th aug cos of the situation of the country

seriously?? hw dyu no? oh god this is just what we needed

[saf786]

Got this reply this morning

Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
service.

I understand you have been waiting for long and apologise for any
inconveniences. Currently the majority of settlement visa applications were
on hold and waiting for a response. The judgment from the High court will
mean that, from the 28 July, the 4,000 individuals whose applications are
currently on hold, pending this judgment, will now receive a decision.
These are cases which met all the requirements apart from the minimum
income threshold and now stand to be refused. If you were refused, you may
ask for refund and make a fresh application.

I got the EXACT same one word from word

Ket1 is your application on hold ?
What's your timeline plz

[Ket1]

Got this reply this morning

Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
service.

I understand you have been waiting for long and apologise for any
inconveniences. Currently the majority of settlement visa applications were
on hold and waiting for a response. The judgment from the High court will
mean that, from the 28 July, the 4,000 individuals whose applications are
currently on hold, pending this judgment, will now receive a decision.
These are cases which met all the requirements apart from the minimum
income threshold and now stand to be refused. If you were refused, you may
ask for refund and make a fresh application.

I got the EXACT same one word from word

Ket1 is your application on hold ?
What's your timeline plz

I applied in October 2013. Its been over 10 months now. Got a letter asking for additional documents on 17 april, sent these by 29 april and since then its still in progress. haven't even been told that the evidence has been rejected or its still on hold etc