Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[tallojani]

Just a quick question, what's the baggage allowance for people travelling to uk from Pskistan for the first time in PIA? Would appreciate a answer from anyone whose spouse recently travelled to uk, and did they ask any questions? I will be travelling to heathrow?

If yu know a member of staff then there is no limit. However if yu are one of the unlucky ones than im afraid its 40 kg luggage allowance and upto 9 kg hand luggage.

[AyeM.Ali]

Hey guys another question is there any requirement of the need to travel to UK within 33 days of the visa or do we have 3 months grace period before we can travel?

You have about 3 months to travel to the uk ,

Thank you Fari990

[AyeM.Ali]

Hello everyone
I submitted my case on 10/03/2015
I got a message saying The visa application for GWF ref no. (gwf******) was forwarded to UK Visas and Immigration on 3/10/2015
But i never got a email saying it been sent to bhc islamabad
So i emailed them today about not emailing me this is what they said

Your visa application is under processing until you receive an email from
the Decision Making Centre (DMC) or Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) stating
that your application has now been processed and concluded - until such an
email is received your patience is requested. Once concluded the Visa
Application Centre (VAC) will contact you to make collection arrangements.
You will then need to take a printout of the email and go to the visa
centre during passport collection timing (as stated on your visa centre

What does this mean?
And if they have not emailed me now what is the
Chance off next time?
Thank you people
Please help

Did you get your email @Hamza123?

[Hamza.123]

Hello everyone
I submitted my case on 10/03/2015
I got a message saying The visa application for GWF ref no. (gwf******) was forwarded to UK Visas and Immigration on 3/10/2015
But i never got a email saying it been sent to bhc islamabad
So i emailed them today about not emailing me this is what they said

Your visa application is under processing until you receive an email from
the Decision Making Centre (DMC) or Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) stating
that your application has now been processed and concluded - until such an
email is received your patience is requested. Once concluded the Visa
Application Centre (VAC) will contact you to make collection arrangements.
You will then need to take a printout of the email and go to the visa
centre during passport collection timing (as stated on your visa centre

What does this mean?
And if they have not emailed me now what is the
Chance off next time?
Thank you people
Please help

Did you get your email @Hamza123?

Nooo! Still havent got a email i just dont understand.

[gucci9]

Hi all,

Can you please answer my question. My wife went to submit her documents today. I spoke to a friend of mine today and he said Appendix 2 needs to be filled in with capital letters. I filled it in with lower letters. Do you know if it has to be filled in in capitals? I read the first page of the form, there is no mention of capital letters, it just says use black or blue ink which I have done (used black) but no mention of capital letters.

Anyone else filled it in using lower letters? I dont think it should matter but this has been in my head all day and starting to frustrate me!

Thanks

I hope it's lower case !!!
Iv done it in lower case we'll my solicitor has so it shouldn't be a problem As I'm sure he knows what he's doing
Where did you submit your documents?

Then for the sake of both of us, lets hope it is not an issue. I dont see it being an issue, because it shouldnt really matter, what you write should matter and they havent said anything on the application form and I've checked that a few times today! So fingers crossed

She submitted in Islamabad, what about you?

In mirpur
I think islamabad are apparently quirt ahead so you should be getting a response soon
Good luck

[Hamza.123]

Sallam people
Do BHC islamabad Allway Email You When They Recieve
Your paper's it's been A week Still No Email.
Please help am stressing now
Thank you

[Ibby786]

Ibby786

Thank you very much

Can you please explain what the self assessment statement , NI contribution from HMRC are??
and Wat is included in the accountans letter ?

(I did not include this )

Thanks again

Sorry for late reply been busy with work.
Self assessment statement is what you receive from HMRC and it shows what you owe them in taxes it only apply to non employment incomes. I sent last 2 years of statements.

HMRC national insurance contributions letter, shows amount you should pay in N.I Contributions and is direct debit from my account on a monthly basis
I.e i only pay £2.50 a week and £10 a month on rental income.

I pay double taxes one on employment and other on income from rental properties.

I got a letter from my accountant stating that he does my accounts on 2 properties since last 8 years, also he's give me a character reference as well.

Wife receive a call from Islamabad this evening to pick her passport up tomorrow morning.
In sha Allah hope all goes well.

Online application: 18/02/15
Application submitted: 24/02/15 in Islamabad

[AyeM.Ali]

Hello everyone
I submitted my case on 10/03/2015
I got a message saying The visa application for GWF ref no. (gwf******) was forwarded to UK Visas and Immigration on 3/10/2015
But i never got a email saying it been sent to bhc islamabad
So i emailed them today about not emailing me this is what they said

Your visa application is under processing until you receive an email from
the Decision Making Centre (DMC) or Entry Clearance Officer (ECO) stating
that your application has now been processed and concluded - until such an
email is received your patience is requested. Once concluded the Visa
Application Centre (VAC) will contact you to make collection arrangements.
You will then need to take a printout of the email and go to the visa
centre during passport collection timing (as stated on your visa centre

What does this mean?
And if they have not emailed me now what is the
Chance off next time?
Thank you people
Please help

Did you get your email @Hamza123?

Nooo! Still havent got a email i just dont understand.

Aw man! This is strange! But I think there is nothing to worry about. There is no way that your application is still at the vac. I think you should wait 8 weeks and then ask for an update on your application in the 9th/10th week and then keep emailing them regularly. They always email you back when you ask for updates so when your application is processed they'll let you know straightaway. Plus you have their text message as proof and the receipt from gerry's as well.

[AyeM.Ali]

Ibby786

Thank you very much

Can you please explain what the self assessment statement , NI contribution from HMRC are??
and Wat is included in the accountans letter ?

(I did not include this )

Thanks again

Sorry for late reply been busy with work.
Self assessment statement is what you receive from HMRC and it shows what you owe them in taxes it only apply to non employment incomes. I sent last 2 years of statements.

HMRC national insurance contributions letter, shows amount you should pay in N.I Contributions and is direct debit from my account on a monthly basis
I.e i only pay £2.50 a week and £10 a month on rental income.

I pay double taxes one on employment and other on income from rental properties.

I got a letter from my accountant stating that he does my accounts on 2 properties since last 8 years, also he's give me a character reference as well.

Wife receive a call from Islamabad this evening to pick her passport up tomorrow morning.
In sha Allah hope all goes well.

Online application: 18/02/15
Application submitted: 24/02/15 in Islamabad

Good luck! Keep us updated!

[Hamza.123]

Thank you will defo email them in 8/9 week's
Thank you ones again @AYem.ali

[ab112]

I hope it's lower case !!!
Iv done it in lower case we'll my solicitor has so it shouldn't be a problem As I'm sure he knows what he's doing
Where did you submit your documents?[/quote]

Then for the sake of both of us, lets hope it is not an issue. I dont see it being an issue, because it shouldnt really matter, what you write should matter and they havent said anything on the application form and I've checked that a few times today! So fingers crossed

She submitted in Islamabad, what about you?[/quote]

In mirpur
I think islamabad are apparently quirt ahead so you should be getting a response soon
Good luck[/quote]

If they are processing it going at islamabad its probably only a few days quicker not much! lets hope our application is successful, better late than never!

Good luck to you too.

[pug23]

APPLICANT
1. Vaf4a form
2. Current and valid passport
3. 2 coloured passport size photograph
4. Copy of Pakistani ID card
5. Birth certificate in Urdu and English
6. Computerised birth certificate
7. English test certificate
8. TB certificate

RELATIONSHIP
1. Nikkah Nama certificate in English
2. Nadra computerised marriage certificate in English
3. Marriage and outing pics
4. 6 months O2 calls an txt records
5. Money transfer receipts

SPONSOR
1. Mp's support letter
2. Sponsorship letter
3. Current passport copies attested by solicitors
4. Copy of dvla licence

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Appendix 2
2. 7 months wage slips
3. 13 months bank statements
4. Accountants letter
5. Employment letter
6. HMRC national insurance contribution letter
7. Self assessment statement

ACCOMMODATION
1. Housing report
2. Landlord declaration letter
3. 6 months gas and electricity
4. Sponsor's father land registry documents
5. Property 1 land registry documents
6. Property 1 tenancy agreements
7. Property 1 mortgage statements
8. Property 2 land registry documents
9. Property 2 tenancy agreement
10. Property 2 mortgage statement

I hope this helps gucci9.

Online application: 18/02/15
Application submitted: 24/02/15 in Islamabad

Hey in your list of documents you have mentioned 'mp support letter' can I ask what it the mp wrote in the letter please?
Im hoping to apply soon and wondering if I should get hold of this letter too?

[i.need.help]

APPLICANT
1. Vaf4a form
2. Current and valid passport
3. 2 coloured passport size photograph
4. Copy of Pakistani ID card
5. Birth certificate in Urdu and English
6. Computerised birth certificate
7. English test certificate
8. TB certificate

RELATIONSHIP
1. Nikkah Nama certificate in English
2. Nadra computerised marriage certificate in English
3. Marriage and outing pics
4. 6 months O2 calls an txt records
5. Money transfer receipts

SPONSOR
1. Mp's support letter
2. Sponsorship letter
3. Current passport copies attested by solicitors
4. Copy of dvla licence

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Appendix 2
2. 7 months wage slips
3. 13 months bank statements
4. Accountants letter
5. Employment letter
6. HMRC national insurance contribution letter
7. Self assessment statement

ACCOMMODATION
1. Housing report
2. Landlord declaration letter
3. 6 months gas and electricity
4. Sponsor's father land registry documents
5. Property 1 land registry documents
6. Property 1 tenancy agreements
7. Property 1 mortgage statements
8. Property 2 land registry documents
9. Property 2 tenancy agreement
10. Property 2 mortgage statement

I hope this helps gucci9.

Online application: 18/02/15
Application submitted: 24/02/15 in Islamabad

Hey in your list of documents you have mentioned 'mp support letter' can I ask what it the mp wrote in the letter please?
Im hoping to apply soon and wondering if I should get hold of this letter too?

It's not necessary, some get a letter from their local mp if their application has been rejected and are appealing the decision.

[i.need.help]

Hi all,

Can you please answer my question. My wife went to submit her documents today. I spoke to a friend of mine today and he said Appendix 2 needs to be filled in with capital letters. I filled it in with lower letters. Do you know if it has to be filled in in capitals? I read the first page of the form, there is no mention of capital letters, it just says use black or blue ink which I have done (used black) but no mention of capital letters.

Anyone else filled it in using lower letters? I dont think it should matter but this has been in my head all day and starting to frustrate me!

Thanks

If it doesn't say on the form itself, then no it doesn't need to be filled in capitals. My wife however, did fill hers in capitals, just to make it clear and easier to read.

[aadi90]

hi aadi, yeah I think it does because you can not be a full time student and work full time to earn the minimum income. In my case I finished with uni but the student finance paid me late which was on the statement. You have similar prob?

Oh ryt.. My spouse has completed her degree but has not yet paid bk her student loan. I was just concerned.

Thank you so much for your feedback sis.

[i.need.help]

Ibby786 - why do you have two tenancy agreements?

[aadi90]

APPLICANT
1. Vaf4a form
2. Current and valid passport
3. 2 coloured passport size photograph
4. Copy of Pakistani ID card
5. Birth certificate in Urdu and English
6. Computerised birth certificate
7. English test certificate
8. TB certificate

RELATIONSHIP
1. Nikkah Nama certificate in English
2. Nadra computerised marriage certificate in English
3. Marriage and outing pics
4. 6 months O2 calls an txt records
5. Money transfer receipts

SPONSOR
1. Mp's support letter
2. Sponsorship letter
3. Current passport copies attested by solicitors
4. Copy of dvla licence

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Appendix 2
2. 7 months wage slips
3. 13 months bank statements
4. Accountants letter
5. Employment letter
6. HMRC national insurance contribution letter
7. Self assessment statement

ACCOMMODATION
1. Housing report
2. Landlord declaration letter
3. 6 months gas and electricity
4. Sponsor's father land registry documents
5. Property 1 land registry documents
6. Property 1 tenancy agreements
7. Property 1 mortgage statements
8. Property 2 land registry documents
9. Property 2 tenancy agreement
10. Property 2 mortgage statement

I hope this helps gucci9.

Online application: 18/02/15
Application submitted: 24/02/15 in Islamabad

Salam Brother/Sis,

Can you please tell me how to get that survey report of house ?
I mean it would be great if you share the contact number or any traces.

[Ibby786]

Ibby786 - why do you have two tenancy agreements?

Assalamu alaikum.
I have two properties on my name, both rented out by different tenants and different incomes, that's why I have two different tenancy agreements.

Online application: 18/02/15
Application submitted: 24/02/15 in Islamabad
Phone call from Islamabad to pick passport up: 17/03/14

[Ibby786]

APPLICANT
1. Vaf4a form
2. Current and valid passport
3. 2 coloured passport size photograph
4. Copy of Pakistani ID card
5. Birth certificate in Urdu and English
6. Computerised birth certificate
7. English test certificate
8. TB certificate

RELATIONSHIP
1. Nikkah Nama certificate in English
2. Nadra computerised marriage certificate in English
3. Marriage and outing pics
4. 6 months O2 calls an txt records
5. Money transfer receipts

SPONSOR
1. Mp's support letter
2. Sponsorship letter
3. Current passport copies attested by solicitors
4. Copy of dvla licence

FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Appendix 2
2. 7 months wage slips
3. 13 months bank statements
4. Accountants letter
5. Employment letter
6. HMRC national insurance contribution letter
7. Self assessment statement

ACCOMMODATION
1. Housing report
2. Landlord declaration letter
3. 6 months gas and electricity
4. Sponsor's father land registry documents
5. Property 1 land registry documents
6. Property 1 tenancy agreements
7. Property 1 mortgage statements
8. Property 2 land registry documents
9. Property 2 tenancy agreement
10. Property 2 mortgage statement

I hope this helps gucci9.

Online application: 18/02/15
Application submitted: 24/02/15 in Islamabad

Salam Brother/Sis,

Can you please tell me how to get that survey report of house ?
I mean it would be great if you share the contact number or any traces.

Assalaamu alaikum brother
I got my housing report done by a solicitor he came down to my house look around the house wrote down couple information about my father's property i.e how many people living there? how many bedrooms? How many bathrooms? etc..
It's just report to say that it's not overcrowded with people living in the property, this housing report costs only around £35-£50.

Online application: 18/02/15
Application submitted: 24/02/15 in Islamabad
Phone call from Islamabad to pick passport up: 17/03/14

[Safi87]

Ibby786

Thank you very much

Can you please explain what the self assessment statement , NI contribution from HMRC are??
and Wat is included in the accountans letter ?

(I did not include this )

Thanks again

Sorry for late reply been busy with work.
Self assessment statement is what you receive from HMRC and it shows what you owe them in taxes it only apply to non employment incomes. I sent last 2 years of statements.

HMRC national insurance contributions letter, shows amount you should pay in N.I Contributions and is direct debit from my account on a monthly basis
I.e i only pay £2.50 a week and £10 a month on rental income.

I pay double taxes one on employment and other on income from rental properties.

I got a letter from my accountant stating that he does my accounts on 2 properties since last 8 years, also he's give me a character reference as well.

Wife receive a call from Islamabad this evening to pick her passport up tomorrow morning.
In sha Allah hope all goes well.

Online application: 18/02/15
Application submitted: 24/02/15 in Islamabad

Ibby786-Class 2NIC national insurance is only payable if you are self employed? Did you apply as self employed or category C rental income?

[Mrs K]

[Fari990]

Ibby786 - why do you have two tenancy agreements?

Assalamu alaikum.
I have two properties on my name, both rented out by different tenants and different incomes, that's why I have two different tenancy agreements.

Online application: 18/02/15
Application submitted: 24/02/15 in Islamabad
Phone call from Islamabad to pick passport up: 17/03/14

Inshalah brother i pray its good news for you. Inshalah you get the visa quite impressed with how fast they are processing them now mashalah.

[shfh7815]

Ibby786 - why do you have two tenancy agreements?

Assalamu alaikum.
I have two properties on my name, both rented out by different tenants and different incomes, that's why I have two different tenancy agreements.

Online application: 18/02/15
Application submitted: 24/02/15 in Islamabad
Phone call from Islamabad to pick passport up: 17/03/14

Inshalah brother i pray its good news for you. Inshalah you get the visa quite impressed with how fast they are processing them now mashalah.

Have u received a call to collect Ur passport? I'm still waiting...how long do they normally take?

[Ibby786]

Assalaamu alaikum everyone!
I rang this morning at 5am UK time but the Mrs going around 3pm Pakistan time uncle doesn't finish work until 2:30, so in sha Allah I'll find out around 10am UK time.


Online application: 18/02/15
Application submitted: 24/02/15 in Islamabad
Phone call from Islamabad to pick passport up: 17/03/14

[gucci9]

Assalaamu alaikum everyone!
I rang this morning at 5am UK time but the Mrs going around 3pm Pakistan time uncle doesn't finish work until 2:30, so in sha Allah I'll find out around 10am UK time.


Online application: 18/02/15
Application submitted: 24/02/15 in Islamabad
Phone call from Islamabad to pick passport up: 17/03/14

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