Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan

[*Y3NVY*]

Hi All


im a bit stressed my workplace hasnt had a call yet to confirm my employment, why is it taking soo long... why they drag these thing out too much.

HAS ANYONE WHO RECIEVED A VISA OR WAITING HAD CONFIRMATION CALLS FROM ANYONE FROM UKBA?

you asked this before..and was told that not everyone gets a call to there work place..i know its hard but you got to stay patient

[MrE2012]

to Y3NVY

Sorry just my friend was saying it get delayed if they cant get through to the employer to confirm if i am still there.. and working at that place.

well atleast we are in the same position

THANKS AND I HAVE BEEN PATIENT AS HAVE OTHERS

[Mush2012]

to Y3NVY

Sorry just my friend was saying it get delayed if they cant get through to the employer to confirm if i am still there.. and working at that place.

well atleast we are in the same position

THANKS AND I HAVE BEEN PATIENT AS HAVE OTHERS

AOA MrE2012,

can you add your timeline to your signature.

The process of checking employment details is different for each applicant, some receive call from UKBA, others have reported that they didn't.

I think your friend is maybe scaring you a little too much, as delays are preceived, as you don't know what the time line should be, so how can it be delayed, do you see what I mean.

What I do know is the ECOs will take as long as they want / need to check all details/documents provided in the application, the more documents supplied, then longer the process to check each and every detail.

This is for the benefit of the applicant, as the ECO will have a better/complete picture of the relationship.

I pray that your application is processed and a visa is granted.

Allah hafiz.

[jalebi]

Hi all, just a quick question, the required test for spouse visa, is it called an A1 test..? And is it just one test, can anyone send me a link for the approved test centres please.. My hubby is Alhamdulillah here and even working..! Just nearly 3 weeks of arrival, I'm asking for my brother in law because some say the rules are gonna change..!
Jazaks x

My sis in law took City & Guilds International ESOL (IESOL) Diploma test at NVQC in Dina but it took ages for her results to come and just recently she received her certificate. She took the extra modules of reading and writing in case there was a change in the rules.

I would probably have told her to take the TOEIC test as it seems easier and would have been a lot quicker.

In regards to the employment letter, does it require information such as the time frame of the contract (currently only 3 months with possibility of being extended)?

[*Nazia]

Hi all, just a quick question, the required test for spouse visa, is it called an A1 test..? And is it just one test, can anyone send me a link for the approved test centres please.. My hubby is Alhamdulillah here and even working..! Just nearly 3 weeks of arrival, I'm asking for my brother in law because some say the rules are gonna change..!
Jazaks x

My sis in law took City & Guilds International ESOL (IESOL) Diploma test at NVQC in Dina but it took ages for her results to come and just recently she received her certificate. She took the extra modules of reading and writing in case there was a change in the rules.

I would probably have told her to take the TOEIC test as it seems easier and would have been a lot quicker.

In regards to the employment letter, does it require information such as the time frame of the contract (currently only 3 months with possibility of being extended)?

Has your sis in law submitted her documents for visa yet?

The employment letter I am not sure about that because I have a permanent job it stated I am an employee employed full time and how much I earn weekly etc...

Is your brother on a 3month contarct @ his workplace? Im only thinking that if it was not extended and UKBA ring up to find out if he still employed there might raise a few questions...

[r4sh1d]

In regards to the employment letter, does it require information such as the time frame of the contract (currently only 3 months with possibility of being extended)?

just based on logic: the ECO would want to know that there is strong prospect of employment. if on a three month contract, i would show evidence that there is the option of extension and maybe also attach CV if it is strong to show that you should not have a problem finding employment.

just my opinion.

[jalebi]

Not yet Nazia, as my brother is compiling the documents at the moment, housing report etc.

It's a 3 month contract with a possibility of being extended which is likely to be done but the employment letter that he got from work actually states the time frame. We're just thinking it's best to get that changed so it's not included on the letter (just in case it causes issues for the ECO).

Alongside this he will be sending his cv which shows his past history of employment and wage slips from his previous employment.

InshAllah all goes well when we finally submit her case =)

[shade00]

AS OF 13/05/2012

60 working day benchmark

JANUARY 2012

malboro application submitted in Isb 17/01/12 waiting (82)]ready for collection 10/5/12 -RETURNED BACK TO EMBASSY
ssms application submitted in Mpr on 31/01/12 waiting (73)


FEBRUARY 2012 - Possible response May

shamaila application submited in Lhr on 07/02/12 waited(66)GRANTED 10/5/12
BIG MAJ application submited in Mpr on 08/02/12 waiting (67)
hide&seek application submited in Isb on 09/02/12 waiting(65)ready for collection 10/5/12- RETURNED BACK TO EMBASSY
hamza1 application submitted in Lhr on 12/02/12 waiting (64)
sayyidi application submitted in ? on 15/02/12 waiting (62)
Gregarious application submited in Khi on 17/02/12 waiting (60)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
sefreak application submited in Lhr on 20/02/12 waiting (59)
TNT4ever application submited in Lhr on 21/02/12 waiting (58
shade00 application submited in Isl on 22/02/12 waiting (57)
chtahir application submited in Isl on 27/02/12 waiting (54)
RAHIM application submited in Isl on 28/02/12 waiting (53)
Nazzy application submitted in Mpr on 28/02/12 waiting (53)

MARCH 2012 - Possible response June

saannaa application submited in khi on 01/03/12 (52)
Nazia application submited in Mpr on 09/03/12 waiting (45)
MrE2012 spplication submitted in ISL on 09/03/12 waiting (45)
21SHOAIB21 application submited in Mpr on 12/03/12 waiting (44)
*Y3NVY* application submitted in Isl 12/03/12 (44)
el nino application submitted in Isl 13/03/12 (43)
Sal7786 application submited in Mpr on 16/03/12 waiting (40)
Mush2012 application submitted in Lhr 16/03/12 waiting (40)
Munchies27 application submited in Lhr on 19/03/12 waiting (39)
Shamus7000 application submited in Mpr on 22/03/12 waiting (36)
Shatif application submited in Lhr on 28/03/12 waiting (32)
Gohar application submitted in ?? on 28.03/12 waiting (32)
Aimsal application submitted in Khi on 29/03/12 waiting (31)
xXxMrsZxXx app submitted in Lhr on 30/03/12 waiting (30)


APRIL 2012 - Possible response July

solder786 application submitted in Mpr on 11/04/12 waiting (24)
awaham application submitted in Isl on 12/04/12 waiting (23)
danyboy application submitted in Isl on 23/04/12 waiting (15)
assadullah application submitted in Mpr on 24/4/12 waiting (23)



Adjusted TNT4ever timeline

[tnt4ever]

Thanks very much
and apki mithai pakki

AS OF 13/05/2012

60 working day benchmark

JANUARY 2012

malboro application submitted in Isb 17/01/12 waiting (82)]ready for collection 10/5/12 -RETURNED BACK TO EMBASSY
ssms application submitted in Mpr on 31/01/12 waiting (73)


FEBRUARY 2012 - Possible response May

shamaila application submited in Lhr on 07/02/12 waited(66)GRANTED 10/5/12
BIG MAJ application submited in Mpr on 08/02/12 waiting (67)
hide&seek application submited in Isb on 09/02/12 waiting(65)ready for collection 10/5/12- RETURNED BACK TO EMBASSY
hamza1 application submitted in Lhr on 12/02/12 waiting (64)
sayyidi application submitted in ? on 15/02/12 waiting (62)
Gregarious application submited in Khi on 17/02/12 waiting (60)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
sefreak application submited in Lhr on 20/02/12 waiting (59)
TNT4ever application submited in Lhr on 21/02/12 waiting (58
shade00 application submited in Isl on 22/02/12 waiting (57)
chtahir application submited in Isl on 27/02/12 waiting (54)
RAHIM application submited in Isl on 28/02/12 waiting (53)
Nazzy application submitted in Mpr on 28/02/12 waiting (53)

MARCH 2012 - Possible response June

saannaa application submited in khi on 01/03/12 (52)
Nazia application submited in Mpr on 09/03/12 waiting (45)
MrE2012 spplication submitted in ISL on 09/03/12 waiting (45)
21SHOAIB21 application submited in Mpr on 12/03/12 waiting (44)
*Y3NVY* application submitted in Isl 12/03/12 (44)
el nino application submitted in Isl 13/03/12 (43)
Sal7786 application submited in Mpr on 16/03/12 waiting (40)
Mush2012 application submitted in Lhr 16/03/12 waiting (40)
Munchies27 application submited in Lhr on 19/03/12 waiting (39)
Shamus7000 application submited in Mpr on 22/03/12 waiting (36)
Shatif application submited in Lhr on 28/03/12 waiting (32)
Gohar application submitted in ?? on 28.03/12 waiting (32)
Aimsal application submitted in Khi on 29/03/12 waiting (31)
xXxMrsZxXx app submitted in Lhr on 30/03/12 waiting (30)


APRIL 2012 - Possible response July

solder786 application submitted in Mpr on 11/04/12 waiting (24)
awaham application submitted in Isl on 12/04/12 waiting (23)
danyboy application submitted in Isl on 23/04/12 waiting (15)
assadullah application submitted in Mpr on 24/4/12 waiting (23)



Adjusted TNT4ever timeline

[tnt4ever]

WA TUIZU MAN TASHA WA TU ZILLU MAN TASHA...
BESHAK ALLAH PAK HI IZZAT AUR ZILLAT DAINY WALA HAI

.
So guys
a tough and hard week has finally arrived.
a lot of strange feelings
anxiety
stress
happiness
bit worried bit relaxed
but
at the end
i want every reader to know and understand one thing, Fortune favors the bold. and the most important things is our believe in ALLAH's Pak Zat, HE Knows whts inside our hearts and why we are proceeding, Best of luck for those who are in process and best of luck for those who are already ahead of date, INSHALLAH soon you will hear good news.

I been so unlucky in various things, but since i got married, i feel i am the luckiest person, this wait is just for a short time, once its over, it will be just like a water bubble, having no value for all that stress people are taking and making for others, several fellows passed their words each day when they join this forum, for a new person who never been through such informative forum its quite difficult to find out what they are looking forward for...so being honest help them out at your best and ALLAH knows the best behind every single deed again.

i never wrote too many things, i just came over had a an overview and thats it, i am also like other brothers and sisters here praying for the positive outcome, i believe in ALLAH's thats all i have in me and ....either its this week or next or whatever, one day u will get back your documents but remember, falling down is not failure, infact One’s determination will lead to others success.

Thanks very Much
ALLAH Hafiz

[waqasshah]

Salam Brothers & Sisters,

I have a small confusion and I need your guidence. I am currently on ILR and recently married. I am in the proess of preparing documents for my wife. First if all I want to know the that what is the requirment of maintenance funds for spouse visa application? Have a look on the following link that makes me confuse

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... intenance/



I am waiting for your response.

Kind Regards

Waqas Shah

[waz3x]

aSalam Alaikum,

Has anyone taken the TOEIC test at Nicon?

http://www.nicon.edu.pk/

[dolphin10]

Salam Brothers & Sisters,

I have a small confusion and I need your guidence. I am currently on ILR and recently married. I am in the proess of preparing documents for my wife. First if all I want to know the that what is the requirment of maintenance funds for spouse visa application? Have a look on the following link that makes me confuse

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... intenance/



I am waiting for your response.

Kind Regards

Waqas Shah

I am not an expert but I found this extract at another site, it may help.
£105.95 is the amount that a UK couple on income support receives from the government after paying rent and council tax, but before paying any other bills.
This is the minimum value that the UK government believes that a couple can live on and is the amount used for visa maintenance calculations.

Here at UK-Y we have been advising people that this amount is after rent and council tax, but before any other bills, for several years now (although the actual amount increases slightly in April every year) and the majority of people here who have applied using this amount (before bills) have successfully received their visas with no problems at all.

The small minority who didn't get their visas were refused because a) they didn't meet this minimum requirement before utilities, b) they didn't meet the other visa requirements or c) they included the wrong/not enough documentation.

I have yet to see anyone be refused for only having £105.95 after rent and council tax but not after utilities as well.

From the Entry Clearance guidance http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/polic ... a/#header4

[Mush2012]

Salam Brothers & Sisters,

I have a small confusion and I need your guidence. I am currently on ILR and recently married. I am in the proess of preparing documents for my wife. First if all I want to know the that what is the requirment of maintenance funds for spouse visa application? Have a look on the following link that makes me confuse

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... intenance/



I am waiting for your response.

Kind Regards

Waqas Shah

AOA Waqas Shah,

can you elaborate what your confusion is, the link you gave is to the standard guidance from UKBA explaining that you should have enough funds so that you will not have any recourse to public funds.

It is quite self explanatory , sponsor has to have enough funds to live together, sponsor wage must cover your Rent/ Mortgage & Council Tax and still be above £111.45 per week.
Also any savings you have will count towards this, I think it is 1/26 of savings added to the weekly total.

Please remember this is only until June 2012, then the rules will change to £25,700 income per year for the sponsor, and no savings will be counted, also no third party support.

I hope this explains the fund requirements.

Allah hafiz

[el nino]

ANY GOOD NEWS FOR ANY1?

[Gregarious]

Also any savings you have will count towards this, I think it is 1/26 of savings added to the weekly total.

Can you explain this please?

[Mush2012]

Also any savings you have will count towards this, I think it is 1/26 of savings added to the weekly total.

Can you explain this please?

AOA Gregarious,

the UKBA has a formula to guide them to see if a sponsor has sufficient funds so that they can show they will not have any recourse to public funds ( any benefits).

The sponsors wage is calculated to a weekly amount and then housing costs (Mortgage / Rent + Council Tax) are deducted , to this amount is added 1/26th of your savings ( i.e. 6 months).
This is the amount of time the UKBA feels the applicant would need to find a job and get financially secure, therefore the savings would start to get used up.
The 2011/12 weekly amount is £263.82, (you could add 5% for current figure) after Housing costs.

Like I said this is to change as the Home Secretary has announced changes to the Immigration Rules to throttle applications for settlement from the Indian subcontinent primarily.
Other countries will be effected but I feel it is to mainly stem the flow from Pakistan/Bangladesh/India.

I obtained this information from another Forum site.

http://www.expatforum.com/expats/britai ... -help.html

As the rules are for everyone outside the EEA/EU the applicant / sponsor information is useful.

Allah hafiz

[skstar]

Everyone is getting worried about the increase in income required. But this affects those who are coming to work in the UK. (Those categorized in the tiers)
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publicatio ... ettlement/

[Mush2012]

Everyone is getting worried about the increase in income required. But this affects those who are coming to work in the UK. (Those categorized in the tiers)
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publicatio ... ettlement/

AOA skstar,

the link is regarding workers and Tier 5 these changes are now implemented.

I am referring to this

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/ ... kdown.html

Also
"Sunday Telegraph reports that a leaked letter from Home Secretary, Theresa May, to Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says the coalition government intends to introduce new rules on family migration from June this year. The letter says the minimum maintenance requirement for a spouse or partner will be £25,700 a year before tax, and up to £62.600 for those with three children. Probationary period will be extended from 2 to 5 years, English requirement will be strengthened, and a higher burden of proof for genuine relationship will be demanded. It says nothing about ban on external sponsorship or if any savings are to be considered along with UK sponsor's income."

"The main proposals are broadly in line with the recommendations of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published last November. We still wait to see if outside sponsorship or savings will be allowed."

The changes have been widely reported, do a google search and read the newspaper articles.

What connection the £25,700 salary and sham marriages and forced marriages, are I can't say.
I know that the average salary in Scotland /Northen England is nowhere near this amount and therefore means sponsors from these areas will not meet the proposed requirements.

Also these reuirements may effect ILR applications, we will need to wait and see what the changes will be.

Allah hafiz.

[skstar]

Still nothing has been confirmed. The UKBA website is the primary source to go to if in doubt over anything.

[skstar]

'However, they are expected to fought hard by Mr Clegg and other Liberal Democrat ministers, escalating still further the tensions between the two Coalition partners that have risen dramatically since last week's controversial Budget'

[shamailaubaid]

sorry sisters nd brothers i havent left u just busy in getting ready for hubby to come renovating my bedroom nd then completing all my essays for uni!! cnt wait comin in 10 days, my prayers r wid all those who r stil waiting!!

[saannaa]

sorry sisters nd brothers i havent left u just busy in getting ready for hubby to come renovating my bedroom nd then completing all my essays for uni!! cnt wait comin in 10 days, my prayers r wid all those who r stil waiting!!

luckyyyyyyyy:d

[sazkhan]

Still nothing has been confirmed. The UKBA website is the primary source to go to if in doubt over anything.

On 10th May they made the announcement of removing the right of appeal for a family visitor visa (I know it's not related to Spouse visa category) but in the same article this was written 'Further changes following the 2011 family migration consultation will be announced in due course'

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... ily-appeal

[Mush2012]

Still nothing has been confirmed. The UKBA website is the primary source to go to if in doubt over anything.

On 10th May they made the announcement of removing the right of appeal for a family visitor visa (I know it's not related to Spouse visa category) but in the same article this was written 'Further changes following the 2011 family migration consultation will be announced in due course'

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... ily-appeal

AOA sazkhan,

I believe the Home Secretary has a lot of changes she wants to be implemented and they will be announced in the coming week or two.

There is speculation on how quickly the MAC report recommendations will be introduced, but there is little doubt that they will be pushed through.

I accept that skstar is right that the UKBA is primary source to go to, but when you read articles like

“There is an interesting interview with the Immigration Minister, Damian Green, in today's Times (it's not available online - subscription only). No great revelations, but he just confirms what we have suspected. Some relevant extracts:

* The coalition government has pledged to reduce immigration from 240,000 to tens of thousands by 2015. It's still an achievable goal.
* Bans on the right of appeal for visitor visas. Coming in June is the stipulation that only those visiting close family member will be allowed to appeal, and from 2014, nobody.
* Announcement 'shortly' of changes that will make it more difficult for people to claim the right to a family life.
* Determined to reduce the number of immigrants who can bring their families to live in Britain. A UK husband will have to prove a minimum income before being allowed to bring in their foreign bride.
* Tougher English language requirement to promote integration.
* Making it more difficult to bring in elderly relatives, to reduce demand on NHS and other services.
* British business must reduce dependency on foreign workers.”

So it seems certain that an announcement is imminent, maybe as early as in the next week or two.

I suggest keep checking the UKBA News & Udates section for these changes.

Allah hafiz