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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by unis » Mon May 04, 2015 6:32 pm

ab112 wrote:I am just wondering,

Have the home office or entry clearance officer contacted anyone's employer to verify employment? Does anyone know if they've contacted their employer?

My wife's application in still not assessed but I've given my notice and am starting a new job in a month. The new job is higher pay and still over £18,600 but I am a bit worried if they contact my employer after I left, or even now that I;ve given notice, and my employer says he has left or is leaving! Then it wont look good!

Any thought?

The new job is higher pay and what I submitted was true at the time of application!
hi the home office rang my employer regarding my employment so be careful when leaving..

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by tallojani » Mon May 04, 2015 6:58 pm

alil2014 wrote:
phaara wrote:tallojani@

thats why we are planning to show both jobs to be on safe side
but dont understand thts which category we fall in bcos one job my husband working since june 2013 (its a part time job) he got promotion and from feb 2015 he is earning 19200 from this job alone so we will submit 6 month slip from feb to july
on the other hand hubby was lost his full time job in october and now he got 17500£ ull time job starting from tomorow 5may 2015

means at time of application we will have
one job £19200 6 month wage
and
other job started in may £ 17500 (3 month wage slip)

so which category we fall in??
Why would you want to include a second job when the first job meets the criteria?

By adding the second job it will just lead to more confusion and has no use anyway because you will only have 3 months payslips for it. Many people have experienced how dumb these ECOs can be so why confuse the ECO further?

If I was in your position I would include the one job which meets the criteria and keep the application as concise as possible.

In your cover letter you can explain that you also have a second job but as the main Job you are relying on meets the threshold you won't be relying on the second job.
Agree
May Allah swt make it easy for us all

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by ab112 » Mon May 04, 2015 7:33 pm

i.need.help wrote:
ab112 wrote:I am just wondering,

Have the home office or entry clearance officer contacted anyone's employer to verify employment? Does anyone know if they've contacted their employer?

My wife's application in still not assessed but I've given my notice and am starting a new job in a month. The new job is higher pay and still over £18,600 but I am a bit worried if they contact my employer after I left, or even now that I;ve given notice, and my employer says he has left or is leaving! Then it wont look good!

Any thought?

The new job is higher pay and what I submitted was true at the time of application!
Visas are commonly refused if the sponsor leaves his/her place of work before the visa has been granted. Or if the ECO tries to contact the employer either by phone or email and doesn't get any response.

You'll just have to wait and hope for the best.
Oh crap! Really? I've already given notice so am leaving end of the month! Did those people get refused because they left employment altogether or left for a better job?

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by ab112 » Mon May 04, 2015 7:36 pm

unis wrote:
ab112 wrote:I am just wondering,

Have the home office or entry clearance officer contacted anyone's employer to verify employment? Does anyone know if they've contacted their employer?

My wife's application in still not assessed but I've given my notice and am starting a new job in a month. The new job is higher pay and still over £18,600 but I am a bit worried if they contact my employer after I left, or even now that I;ve given notice, and my employer says he has left or is leaving! Then it wont look good!

Any thought?

The new job is higher pay and what I submitted was true at the time of application!
hi the home office rang my employer regarding my employment so be careful when leaving..
Was this home office ringing for FLR or ECO ringing employer for entry clearance visa application?

In my case I've already given notice so I cant do anything now! The other job is better pay so it should satisfy their requirement, I will be extremely annoyed if they pick on this because my earnings would still be way over the threshold in the new job.

Is there anyway I can communicate this to ECO? ie send them my contract for new job?

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by ab112 » Mon May 04, 2015 7:46 pm

Has anyone applied in March from Islamabad and got answers yet?

We applied March 16. According to their website there is 43% chance (I think) that decisions will be made in 30 working days which is now.

Has anyone got decisions yet?

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by alil2014 » Mon May 04, 2015 8:34 pm

Sarah786 wrote:If I am right, this states it is valid until November 15.

Was refused on income basis.
[/quote]

It depends on what English test he took, some of the providers have a 2 year expiry, therefore it may be out of date. However if the test doesn't have an expiry date then it will be fine. Here's the government website link:


https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... tional.pdf[
quote]
Hi
Thank you, I have seen this link. His certificate doesn't have an expiry date so I'm assuming it should be ok.
Thanks[/quote]

What test provider was it?[/quote]

City and guilds.. Jzk for your help both me and my hubby are really confused[/quote]

I have double checked for you and the city and guild test is valid until 5th November 2015 so long as the test was taken before April 2015. So in your case it is acceptable.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by ab112 » Mon May 04, 2015 8:42 pm

alil2014 wrote:
Sarah786 wrote:If I am right, this states it is valid until November 15.

Was refused on income basis.
It depends on what English test he took, some of the providers have a 2 year expiry, therefore it may be out of date. However if the test doesn't have an expiry date then it will be fine. Here's the government website link:


https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... tional.pdf[
quote]
Hi
Thank you, I have seen this link. His certificate doesn't have an expiry date so I'm assuming it should be ok.
Thanks[/quote]

What test provider was it?[/quote]

City and guilds.. Jzk for your help both me and my hubby are really confused[/quote]

I have double checked for you and the city and guild test is valid until 5th November 2015 so long as the test was taken before April 2015. So in your case it is acceptable.[/quote]

I just saw your post, my wife tookk city and guilds test. As long as you took the test before April 2015 you can submit it for any application until November 2015.

I think the test was valid forever but the home office removed it from their approved tests.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Laiba1234 » Mon May 04, 2015 10:13 pm

@salma123aslam

My review deadline was 2nd July 15. Feb apps are being processed so inshallah you should hear soon.
Online Submission 13/08/14
Submitted papers 15/09/14
Processed 30/12/14
Collected-Refused 14/01/15
Appeal submitted 06/02/15
Visa Granted 28/04/15

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Sarah786 » Mon May 04, 2015 11:28 pm

Thanks guys

Really appreciate your help.

I just didn't want them to refuse me based on the test. But it says should be ok if we submit before November 5th

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by salma123aslam » Tue May 05, 2015 8:12 am

Laiba1234 wrote:@salma123aslam

My review deadline was 2nd July 15. Feb apps are being processed so inshallah you should hear soon.
InshAllah my appeal was submitted on 20th February but lodge on 25th march. Will this nean they go off submitted date or lodge date
Application submitted mirpur 26th november 2014
Application forwarded to islamabad on 26th november 2014
6/02/2015 visa rejected :(
16/02/2015 sent application for appeal
28/03/2015 received pending appeal notice
Review deadline 8th july 2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Ket1 » Tue May 05, 2015 10:23 am

Laiba1234 wrote:Alhamdulilah my hubby got his visa in the appeal. The 28 day theory is true :)
Alhamdullilah! so happy for u sis mashallah wel deserved :) x
Applied Lahore: 10 October 2013
Refused: 09 September 2014
Re-applied Lahore: 24 September 2014
Application Processed: 02 January 2015
VISA GRANTED ALHAMDULLILAH: 06 January 2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by timewarp » Tue May 05, 2015 10:26 am

HI,

All these people who are re-applying again after having there visa refused are they getting a refund for the cost of the first visa application?

Or do you have to pay another VISA fee to and reapply again?

Thanks

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by Ket1 » Tue May 05, 2015 11:51 am

timewarp wrote:HI,

All these people who are re-applying again after having there visa refused are they getting a refund for the cost of the first visa application?

Or do you have to pay another VISA fee to and reapply again?

Thanks
no unfortunately its not refunded, the fee needs to be paid again
Applied Lahore: 10 October 2013
Refused: 09 September 2014
Re-applied Lahore: 24 September 2014
Application Processed: 02 January 2015
VISA GRANTED ALHAMDULLILAH: 06 January 2015

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by i.need.help » Tue May 05, 2015 12:25 pm

timewarp wrote:HI,

All these people who are re-applying again after having there visa refused are they getting a refund for the cost of the first visa application?

Or do you have to pay another VISA fee to and reapply again?

Thanks
Not only do they have to pay the fees again, they have to pay the new increased fee + £600 for the new NHS Surcharge.
TIMELINE

Spouse Visa (Entry Clearance) granted on 20-02-15
FLR-M (Extension) granted on 24-08-17
ILR (SET-M) not due until 2020

Views and opinions provided by myself, should not be relied upon as professional advice.

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Spousal Visa Application and Financial Requirement

Post by Stars07 » Tue May 05, 2015 3:35 pm

Hi
I m new in this forum and need your help regarding spouse visa application
Permanent Resident issued on February 2014,
Divorced to EEA national wife, and married in Pakistan i want to bring my wife to UK.

My naturalisation application already in home office for British citizenship process, is there any effect on spouse visa application?

I have some few our wedding pictures not together because I lost my camera which most our wedding pictures lost.
I have our honeymoon pictures, is this will work?
Our contact mostly through viber / whatsapp and using calling card to make call for which i don’t have any records for call.
i have chat history is this work ?
Do i need have any saving in bank?
Does bank loan or bank overdraft money effect the application?

my salary is per hour payment
What mean salaried pay and non salaried pay?
I have all payslips until now from April 2014
12 months all payslips enough which cover £18600 per year?

Appendix 2 form 3.3 page 5 which one i need cross (X)
Income from salaried employment in UK should i need cross (X) this?
And in category A or Category B
I am using the below form forms is this correct?
1. Personal Detail Form (VAF4A December 2013)
Family Settlement Application Form
2. Appendix 2 (VAF4A December 2013)
Financial Requirement Form

I will cover financial requirement like below is ok?
Earning From Job A
Earning Months
Feb/March/April 2015
TOTAL £5366.
monthly payment
Still on this job
----------------------------------------------------
on holidays from 1st Oct 2014 to 15 Dec 2014
----------------------------------------------------
Earning From Job B
Earning Months
From May 2014 to February 2015
TOTAL £12383.
2 weekly payment
Job finish in February 2015
-------------------------------------
Earning From job C
Earning Months
From April 2014 To November 2014
Total £10812.
Monthly payment
Job finish in November 2014

From these 3 job
From April 2014 To April 2015
Total Earning Is £28561.
should i need all this payslips with application?
what is time line ?

your reply and help will be highly appreciate

Thanks

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Re: Spousal Visa Application and Financial Requirement

Post by ia2015 » Tue May 05, 2015 7:32 pm

Stars07 wrote:Hi
I m new in this forum and need your help regarding spouse visa application
Permanent Resident issued on February 2014,
Divorced to EEA national wife, and married in Pakistan i want to bring my wife to UK.

My naturalisation application already in home office for British citizenship process, is there any effect on spouse visa application?

I have some few our wedding pictures not together because I lost my camera which most our wedding pictures lost.
I have our honeymoon pictures, is this will work?
Our contact mostly through viber / whatsapp and using calling card to make call for which i don’t have any records for call.
i have chat history is this work ?
Do i need have any saving in bank?
Does bank loan or bank overdraft money effect the application?

my salary is per hour payment
What mean salaried pay and non salaried pay?
I have all payslips until now from April 2014
12 months all payslips enough which cover £18600 per year?

Appendix 2 form 3.3 page 5 which one i need cross (X)
Income from salaried employment in UK should i need cross (X) this?
And in category A or Category B
I am using the below form forms is this correct?
1. Personal Detail Form (VAF4A December 2013)
Family Settlement Application Form
2. Appendix 2 (VAF4A December 2013)
Financial Requirement Form

I will cover financial requirement like below is ok?
Earning From Job A
Earning Months
Feb/March/April 2015
TOTAL £5366.
monthly payment
Still on this job
----------------------------------------------------
on holidays from 1st Oct 2014 to 15 Dec 2014
----------------------------------------------------
Earning From Job B
Earning Months
From May 2014 to February 2015
TOTAL £12383.
2 weekly payment
Job finish in February 2015
-------------------------------------
Earning From job C
Earning Months
From April 2014 To November 2014
Total £10812.
Monthly payment
Job finish in November 2014

From these 3 job
From April 2014 To April 2015
Total Earning Is £28561.
should i need all this payslips with application?
what is time line ?

your reply and help will be highly appreciate

Thanks
quite a complicated situation - probs best speak to a solicitor for proper advice, but i will answer as best as i can

from what i understand if you are a permanent residence then yes you can apply for a visa - worth getting that checked though to be on the safe side

if you only have a few pictures, is there anybody else who took pictures on the same day? if not then explain to them in your sponsorship declaration why you dont have them and give them plenty of other pictures to compensate - your honeymoon pics will work

chat history to prove contact will be fine. if you have used calling cards you should have phone bills from your mobile indicating calls using your phone. that and the chat history will be enough

for the financial side, its a little more complex

salaried employment is work with a fixed salary per annum e.g £22k per year, paid on a paye basis

non salaried employment is generally used for contractors and those who dont have a fixed salary - i.e. their work is dependent on the amount of hours they work

if you are applying using your employment as proof of income then you do not have to have any savings. bank loans and overdraft doesn't factor in to the application - you cant use it

if your salary is per hour, then chances are you're in non salaried employment

to judge whether you have enough to meet the financial requirements, you need to give a few more details. but the easiest way to do this is to go to the tax office for a p60. this will give a statement indicating your salary for the past year and the tax you have paid. as long as it says you are earning more than 18600 then it is fine. when you put in your application you need to be in employment though and provide proof.

you are using the correct forms but as i say, best thing to do is go to a solicitor.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by sajjaduk » Wed May 06, 2015 5:00 am

Wife has submitted documents at mirpur
Please pray for us guys
I shall also be remembering all you guys in my duas
In Shaa Allah
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by auntsally » Wed May 06, 2015 8:19 am

Hi All

I only received the one email from UKVI???

Awaiting for call to collect now inshAllah

Online app........13/02/15
BIO Mirpur.........23/02/15
Received @ ISB...25/02/15
UKVI concluded..07/05/15

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by AHMED.46001 » Wed May 06, 2015 8:31 am

sophia20 wrote:,
Sophia looks like our race is still going on.

Best of luck to everyone on their applications and appeals. Turnaround time seems to be much shorter than it used to be.[/quote]

Yeh when's it gonna be over tho :?
I remember you now lol from last year, what happened with your appeal??[/quote]

IA I hope it's over ASAP.

Appeal was allowed on the 20th of Jan but my wife still hasn't had a call letter. I've chased them quite a few times and this is the most recent response:

'Allowed determination received under process for further enquiries checks'

What else could they possibly be processing/checking?
WIFE SUBMITTED: 01/08/13 (ISL)
INTERVIEW: 13/05/14
RFC: 21/05/14
DATE REJECTED: 28/04/14 (hmm.. Makes sense)
APPEALED: 29/05/14
DEADLINE: 04/11/14
HEARING: 8/01/15
APPEAL GRANTED: 20/01/15

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by March2015 » Wed May 06, 2015 9:00 am

Good luck Aunt Sally :)
Don't worry there is no email theory.

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by sajjaduk » Wed May 06, 2015 9:53 am

Wishing you all the best aunty Sally
Hopefully it will be good news :)
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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by auntsally » Wed May 06, 2015 10:51 am

Ahh thanks march2015 and sajjaduk!!

I hope we got it. InshAllah I hope we have!

I got the email yesterday I don't know why I didn't notice but should have the passport and docs be at the Gerry office?? We should have been contacted by now?

I know this has probably been asked before but how long is it for Gerry to receive the docs back?

Online app......13/02/15
BIO Mirpur.......23/02/15
Received @ ISB.25/02/15
UKVI concluded 05/05/15

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by FizzB » Wed May 06, 2015 11:15 am

Good luck, aunty sally! Insha'Allah it'll be good news. I think it usually takes 2-3 days to hear from Gerry's.

And hopefully they'll start processing March applications now!

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by asif_sharif » Wed May 06, 2015 11:34 am

congrats aunt sally


i dont wether to email them or not about my wife appilcation to see an ECO has looked at it yet.
married 21/02/2014
21/04/15 DOCUMENTS submitted
22/04/15 reaches BHC islamabad
REFUSED 10/07/2015
appeal 31/07/2015
payment 14th August
review deadline 24th December 2015
COURT DATE 18TH JANUARY 2017
entry allowed
wife arriving 29th April 2017

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Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Post by asif_sharif » Wed May 06, 2015 11:41 am

auntsally wrote:Hi All

I only received the one email from UKVI???

Awaiting for call to collect now inshAllah

Online app........13/02/15
BIO Mirpur.........23/02/15
Received @ ISB...25/02/15
UKVI concluded..07/05/15
what does the email say sally ?
married 21/02/2014
21/04/15 DOCUMENTS submitted
22/04/15 reaches BHC islamabad
REFUSED 10/07/2015
appeal 31/07/2015
payment 14th August
review deadline 24th December 2015
COURT DATE 18TH JANUARY 2017
entry allowed
wife arriving 29th April 2017

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