Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan

zahra110 · Post by **zahra110** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:34 pm

alot of applicants seem to have the same dates for forwarding to bhc or embassy....seems like its done in batches

arif786 · Post by **arif786** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:59 pm

zahra110 wrote:
arif786 wrote:
zahra110 wrote:^GERRYS said not to worry, staff just update as and when, it doesnt mean anything, they said whatever is happening at BHC is same as embassy

god knows
Im sorry but gerrys dont have a clue about anything so i wouldnt believe a word they say. I do agree that sometimes applications miss scanning. The bhc is in islamabad and embassy in abu dhabi they are not the same and the processing is different in both places.

well we are a day behind u, in any case...i shall be contacting them when my 60 days r up

Dont worry inshallah we will all hear good news very soon

jalebi · Post by **jalebi** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:29 pm

My sister in law has taken her ESOL test in Dina, and she has been told she will receive her results in a month over the fone. And then after 2 weeks the certificate will be sent. The test itself consisted of 4 modules: speaking, writing, listening, reading.

Anyone else take the same test? Any advice as to what my brother should be doing in the meantime as we wait for the results?

king2be98 · Post by **king2be98** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:46 pm

jalebi wrote:My sister in law has taken her ESOL test in Dina, and she has been told she will receive her results in a month over the fone. And then after 2 weeks the certificate will be sent. The test itself consisted of 4 modules: speaking, writing, listening, reading.

Anyone else take the same test? Any advice as to what my brother should be doing in the meantime as we wait for the results?

Page 217 in this thread, at the bottom gives a rough idea of all the documents you'll need plus a few more. Check that out, that should put you in good stead. Try to cover aspects which others have been rejected over.

jalebi · Post by **jalebi** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 9:51 pm

I have read the document and it states..

It is not necessary to send the sponsors passport with the application, instead a certified copy (OF EVERY SINGLE PAGE) of it will suffice. Each page must be stamped and signed by a Public Notary Officer or a Solicitor.

Is this really necessary?

king2be98 · Post by **king2be98** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:12 pm

jalebi wrote:I have read the document and it states..

It is not necessary to send the sponsors passport with the application, instead a certified copy (OF EVERY SINGLE PAGE) of it will suffice. Each page must be stamped and signed by a Public Notary Officer or a Solicitor.
Is this really necessary?

No, you don't need to copy all pages, but I would get the picture page attested, £5 from any local solicitors.

zahra110 · Post by **zahra110** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:15 pm

where can i find a list of things people have got rejected over on this forum

sakman · Post by **sakman** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:18 pm

i phoned up the soliciters yesterday and he quoted £5 to certisfy the first page then £2.5 to certisfy any other pages on same passport.

he also quoted £5 to attest sponser documents, which was good as someone mentioned on here it costs £60

sakman · Post by **sakman** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:20 pm

zahra110 wrote:where can i find a list of things people have got rejected over on this forum

i couldnt find the list when i tried searching for it, i think you just have to scan through the 828 pages. if you find it let me know aswell

king2be98 · Post by **king2be98** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:30 pm

The most common reasons for rejection.

1. Lack of proof of communication during the time you were married, this is especially the case for anyone applying more than a few weeks after being married.

2. ECO not understanding job status of a person, ie. someone who's getting paid by Siemens Ltd but works for Siemens etc.

3. English test (even if you've done one to the right standard).

4. Confusion over accommodation, ie. people living with family and not providing enough evidence of the status and a housing report.

There are some others, but 99% of the time all of these are won in appeal. ECOs don't seem to use much common sense in a lot of cases, but sometimes you have to think about the position they are in too.

sakman · Post by **sakman** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:34 pm

do you think the ECO can go and get access to your email account and check your emails etc.

zahra110 · Post by **zahra110** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:41 pm

king2be98 wrote:The most common reasons for rejection.

1. Lack of proof of communication during the time you were married, this is especially the case for anyone applying more than a few weeks after being married.

2. ECO not understanding job status of a person, ie. someone who's getting paid by Siemens Ltd but works for Siemens etc.

3. English test (even if you've done one to the right standard).

4. Confusion over accommodation, ie. people living with family and not providing enough evidence of the status and a housing report.

There are some others, but 99% of the time all of these are won in appeal. ECOs don't seem to use much common sense in a lot of cases, but sometimes you have to think about the position they are in too.

oh gosh thats scary

zahra110 · Post by **zahra110** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:42 pm

sakman wrote:do you think the ECO can go and get access to your email account and check your emails etc.

nah doubt it

invasion of privacy

king2be98 · Post by **king2be98** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:42 pm

sakman wrote:do you think the ECO can go and get access to your email account and check your emails etc.

No, it would break every law under data protection act that is in existence.

It's your responsibility to prove communication not their resposibility to find out.

sakman · Post by **sakman** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:58 pm

king2be98 wrote:
sakman wrote:do you think the ECO can go and get access to your email account and check your emails etc.
No, it would break every law under data protection act that is in existence.

It's your responsibility to prove communication not their resposibility to find out.

thanks, what about if the case goes to court, can there open up your email account and investigate what was said and what wsnt said

jalebi · Post by **jalebi** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:02 pm

I very much doubt that sakman.

You can yourself provide emails, screenshots of fb chats, skype calls/mesgs and other such evidence of contact to the ECO.

sakman · Post by **sakman** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:03 pm

jalebi wrote:I very much doubt that sakman.

You can yourself provide emails, screenshots of fb chats, skype calls/mesgs and other such evidence of contact to the ECO.

thanks which method have you chosen to show emails and skype. is it just screenshots?

king2be98 · Post by **king2be98** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:04 pm

sakman wrote:
king2be98 wrote:
sakman wrote:do you think the ECO can go and get access to your email account and check your emails etc.
No, it would break every law under data protection act that is in existence.

It's your responsibility to prove communication not their resposibility to find out.
thanks, what about if the case goes to court, can there open up your email account and investigate what was said and what wsnt said

Why would they? It's not like they are trying to convict a criminal. You'll need to prove it, they won't go checking soemthing like that. They can't legally.

sakman · Post by **sakman** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:10 pm

king2be98 wrote:
sakman wrote:
king2be98 wrote:
sakman wrote:do you think the ECO can go and get access to your email account and check your emails etc.
No, it would break every law under data protection act that is in existence.

It's your responsibility to prove communication not their resposibility to find out.
thanks, what about if the case goes to court, can there open up your email account and investigate what was said and what wsnt said
Why would they? It's not like they are trying to convict a criminal. You'll need to prove it, they won't go checking soemthing like that. They can't legally.

thanks

zahra110 · Post by **zahra110** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:53 pm

thr should be a 'like' button for these posts

Blitz03 · Post by **Blitz03** » Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:56 pm

arif786 wrote:
zahra110 wrote:
arif786 wrote:
zahra110 wrote:^GERRYS said not to worry, staff just update as and when, it doesnt mean anything, they said whatever is happening at BHC is same as embassy

god knows
Im sorry but gerrys dont have a clue about anything so I wouldnt believe a word they say. I do agree that sometimes applications miss scanning. The bhc is in islamabad and embassy in abu dhabi they are not the same and the processing is different in both places.

well we are a day behind u, in any case...i shall be contacting them when my 60 days r up

Not heard anything yet... just waiting for the good news inshallah, as we all are...... IA.

I will contact them once my 60 days are up too.....

Blitz03 · Post by **Blitz03** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:00 am

[quote="zahra110"]thr should be a 'like' button for these posts[/quote

I agree...

Blitz03 · Post by **Blitz03** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:02 am

zahra110 wrote:where can i find a list of things people have got rejected over on this forum

Some of the most common reasons for refusal are as follows:

. Lack of sufficient documents including:

· No evidence that UK based sponsor can maintain the applicant

· Misconception that third party support is allowed (in respect of maintenance)

· Lack of evidence to show adequate accommodation or that there will not be overcrowding

. Marriage not conducted lawfully or accepted as genuine including:

· Lack of contact between sponsor and applicant (i.e. emails/telephones bills/letters)

· Proxy marriages not conducted in accordance with laws of the country in which they took place

taniya sabeel · Post by **taniya sabeel** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:00 pm

Quick question people. You now abudabi are opented Thursday to Sundays does that mean we will only hear off them between them days? Pls write back

arif786 · Post by **arif786** » Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:16 pm

[quote="taniya sabeel"]Quick question people. You now abudabi are opented Thursday to Sundays does that mean we will only hear off them between them days? Pls write back[/quote

You will hear only on monday-friday as the bhc and gerrys is only opened on monday-friday. Eventhough embassy process sunday- thursday its the bhc which stamp visa and u collect from gerrys. Hope this helps

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