Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[Sugarplum786]

here I have attached my ielts certificate

City and guilds is an approved test as well. As I said every testing bodies hv their own marking criteria.

It says preliminary on his certificate in brackets (preliminary A1) it doesnt say anything about preliminary on the link sugar

[greattaurus99]

It says preliminary on his certificate in brackets (preliminary A1) it doesnt say anything about preliminary on the link sugar

City & Guilds International English (A1 Preliminary) is made up of two examinations: City & Guilds International ESOL and International Spoken ESOL. They are English language examinations at level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

So I hope its accepted by BHC

[greattaurus99]

It says preliminary on his certificate in brackets (preliminary A1) it doesnt say anything about preliminary on the link sugar

I just found this for your reference hope it helps

follow the link to read it all

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ ... th_ielts_f

You must provide evidence of passing an approved test at an approved level as set out in the list above. You indicate that you are aware that some people have passed a test at a level higher than the required A1 level but have been refused. Without specific details of these cases it may be that they have not provided evidence of a approved test on the list above and that the level they provided was also not specified on the list above. For example the 2nd test listed "Cambridge English: Preliminary (also known as Preliminary English Test)" which is awarded by Cambridge ESOL is approved from level A2 and above. If a person provided evidence of an A1 qualification in this test it would not be accepted by UKBA as it has not an approved test.

[Sugarplum786]

It says preliminary on his certificate in brackets (preliminary A1) it doesnt say anything about preliminary on the link sugar

I just found this for your reference hope it helps

follow the link to read it all

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ ... th_ielts_f

You must provide evidence of passing an approved test at an approved level as set out in the list above. You indicate that you are aware that some people have passed a test at a level higher than the required A1 level but have been refused. Without specific details of these cases it may be that they have not provided evidence of a approved test on the list above and that the level they provided was also not specified on the list above. For example the 2nd test listed "Cambridge English: Preliminary (also known as Preliminary English Test)" which is awarded by Cambridge ESOL is approved from level A2 and above. If a person provided evidence of an A1 qualification in this test it would not be accepted by UKBA as it has not an approved test.

Thank you you have been a great help may allah bless u with countless blessings inshallah ameen

[greattaurus99]

Thank you you have been a great help may allah bless u with countless blessings inshallah ameen

your welcome. When did your husband applied for his visa and which city.

[Sugarplum786]

Thank you you have been a great help may allah bless u with countless blessings inshallah ameen

your welcome. When did your husband applied for his visa and which city.

he applied from mirpur on the 26th of November 2014 I hope he gets it soon inshallah

[greattaurus99]

he applied from mirpur on the 26th of November 2014 I hope he gets it soon inshallah

Inshallah he will I applied on 31st of July and still waiting. I m hoping I will hear something by this month

[Sugarplum786]

he applied from mirpur on the 26th of November 2014 I hope he gets it soon inshallah

Inshallah he will I applied on 31st of July and still waiting. I m hoping I will hear something by this month[/quot0e]

Inshallah you will, its a waiting game, i recieved an email it could take up to 24 weeks til i hear anything :/ hope your visas granted very soon inshallah

[Moa7]

Got this email on 3rd December

[quote="Moa7"]
"Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
Service.

I noted all the previous contacts you had with us in relation to the
Settlement visa application, I am sorry to learn that you are still
awaiting for an outcome.

Please note that we have escalated the matter to the relevant department.
As soon as we receive a response on this matter please be rest assured that
you will be immediately notified. It does take a few days for this process.
The escalation reference number for this escalation is : xxxxxx.

For any further details, or should you need to contact us again please
refer to our website at https://ukvi-international.faq-help.com/, select
appropriate country, click next and then select “E-Mail form and complete
as instructed. We will aim to come back to you within 1 day.

Kind regards,
... "


Anyone know how long it takes after this email to receive a reply?

[reggie123]

Hi,

Has anyone who applied in September, heard anything back as yet ? i applied on the 24th Sept and havent heard anything back apart from their initial email which gave me the GWF reference number. I read in some of the posts earlier that August applications were being issued, not sure what happened since then. Also what are the ways of contacting them to hear a meaningful reply. Any thoughts will be appreciated.

[Maria123]

No my application has not been seen by ECO so far.

[alil2014]

Hi,

Has anyone who applied in September, heard anything back as yet ? i applied on the 24th Sept and havent heard anything back apart from their initial email which gave me the GWF reference number. I read in some of the posts earlier that August applications were being issued, not sure what happened since then. Also what are the ways of contacting them to hear a meaningful reply. Any thoughts will be appreciated.

Hi, my wife applied on 15th September from Mirpur. The email I received from UKVI from an escalation on 01/12/14 stated:

"...your visa application is under the process for further enquiries –
checks. Please wait patiently for the enquiries to conclude and for a
decision to be made..."

[Laiba1234]

Hi,

Has anyone who applied in September, heard anything back as yet ? i applied on the 24th Sept and havent heard anything back apart from their initial email which gave me the GWF reference number. I read in some of the posts earlier that August applications were being issued, not sure what happened since then. Also what are the ways of contacting them to hear a meaningful reply. Any thoughts will be appreciated.

I applied in September. I don't think any September applicants have heard yet. Its been 3 months for me now. I think we have to wait for next year when our 6 month wait is over we will inshalllah receive a response.

[Ket1]

Hi,

Has anyone who applied in September, heard anything back as yet ? i applied on the 24th Sept and havent heard anything back apart from their initial email which gave me the GWF reference number. I read in some of the posts earlier that August applications were being issued, not sure what happened since then. Also what are the ways of contacting them to hear a meaningful reply. Any thoughts will be appreciated.

Hi, my wife applied on 15th September from Mirpur. The email I received from UKVI from an escalation on 01/12/14 stated:

"...your visa application is under the process for further enquiries –
checks. Please wait patiently for the enquiries to conclude and for a
decision to be made..."

reggie we applied on th same day what city did u apply from? atleast u guys have herd something all i have had is an email sayin it arrived at islamabad on 25th september and nuthin since

[Maria123]

Hi can you please let me know when you hear anything about your application because then October people like me will know they will hear soon after.

[Sugarplum786]

No my application has not been seen by ECO so far.

Mine hasnt been seen either, I feel once it has been seen I will be more at piece of mind because il know there is progress inshallah both of ours will be seen by them soon

[reggie123]

Hey Ket1,

I recieved the same respons that it has been recieved, my wife applied from Karachi. Is there anything in the news about the delays as of recent. I assumed my case was simple and straight forward as i am a british citizen and have been perm employed for 3 years with salary above their requirements.

Whats the best way to contact UKVI ?

[Ket1]

Hey Ket1,

I recieved the same respons that it has been recieved, my wife applied from Karachi. Is there anything in the news about the delays as of recent. I assumed my case was simple and straight forward as i am a british citizen and have been perm employed for 3 years with salary above their requirements.

Whats the best way to contact UKVI ?

oh ok have u emailed them? i havnt herd anything in the news about delays so inshallah i hope there is not. it just depends how long they take i guess or whos case they pick up first.
have u emailed them on here? https://ukvi-international.faq-help.com/
this in the link jus go on email form and put in all info then request the status of your application

[reggie123]

Hey Ket1,

I recieved the same respons that it has been recieved, my wife applied from Karachi. Is there anything in the news about the delays as of recent. I assumed my case was simple and straight forward as i am a british citizen and have been perm employed for 3 years with salary above their requirements.

Whats the best way to contact UKVI ?

oh ok have u emailed them? i havnt herd anything in the news about delays so inshallah i hope there is not. it just depends how long they take i guess or whos case they pick up first.
have u emailed them on here? https://ukvi-international.faq-help.com/
this in the link jus go on email form and put in all info then request the status of your application

Thanks Ket1,

I just emailed them.

[prayforus]

To someone who was saying they got refused on housing report. My wife got granted her visa on a housing report which was 2 years old!

The main points of the housing report should state that there is no over-crowding and the room which the husband/wife will dwell in. Also the rest of the house can be shared by them etc.

[Ibbzy]

Salam, my wife applied on the 27th august from islamabad...i do beleive the ECO are just taking it easy and not bothering with Pakistani applications much. Anyway i hope it happens within the next couple weeks if notthen mid jan i think as they will be off for Christmas right?

[alil2014]

To someone who was saying they got refused on housing report. My wife got granted her visa on a housing report which was 2 years old!

The main points of the housing report should state that there is no over-crowding and the room which the husband/wife will dwell in. Also the rest of the house can be shared by them etc.

Everyone's situation in regards to accommodation iS different I.e. Some people may be living with parents and some with parents and siblings. This is where the inspection report is necessary. uKVI want to see if the place you plan to be living at is overcrowded at the time of application. So In your situation either there was no risk of overcrowding where you live or you got lucky With ECO not paying much attention to it.

NB: inspection reports are not required where the applicant and their sponsor will living at a property by themselves.

[Maria123]

Salam, my wife applied on the 27th august from islamabad...i do beleive the ECO are just taking it easy and not bothering with Pakistani applications much. Anyway i hope it happens within the next couple weeks if notthen mid jan i think as they will be off for Christmas right?

HI, Can you please let me know when you hear anything because then October applicants will probably hear soon after that.

[Maria123]

No my application has not been seen by ECO so far.

Mine hasnt been seen either, I feel once it has been seen I will be more at piece of mind because il know there is progress inshallah both of ours will be seen by them soon

Yea your right even I feel the same.... InshAllah. I will email them end on January to see whats happening.

[Ket1]

Hey Ket1,

I recieved the same respons that it has been recieved, my wife applied from Karachi. Is there anything in the news about the delays as of recent. I assumed my case was simple and straight forward as i am a british citizen and have been perm employed for 3 years with salary above their requirements.

Whats the best way to contact UKVI ?

oh ok have u emailed them? i havnt herd anything in the news about delays so inshallah i hope there is not. it just depends how long they take i guess or whos case they pick up first.
have u emailed them on here? https://ukvi-international.faq-help.com/
this in the link jus go on email form and put in all info then request the status of your application

Thanks Ket1,

I just emailed them.

no wories please let me no what thy say if u dont mind