Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

[Khanz123]

[quote="munda44"][quote="Khanz123"]Any updates guys?[/quote]

Nothing still waiting[/quote]

If you don't mind me asking, where did your partner apply?

We need to think no news is good news!

[munda44]

If you don't mind me asking, where did your partner apply?

We need to think no news is good news!

The application was made at Mirpur. How about your application?

[Khanz123]

[quote="munda44"][quote="Khanz123"]
If you don't mind me asking, where did your partner apply?

We need to think no news is good news![/quote]

The application was made at Mirpur. How about your application?[/quote]

Ours was made in Lahore.. I'm just thinking they may have been a higher number of applications the day we applied. The thing that seems to be bothering me is that Kamran's was done after 61 working days. Now I'm working off that in my head!

[Nadia imran]

Application submitted in islamabad: 14/03/2013
Forwarded to BHC: 27/03/2013
Rfc:


Stilll waiting

[munda44]

thats what i was working off but we're over that now.

I dropped Gerry's a quick email today and got a standard reply back saying they have no control over the process and they only arrange for the collections and return of the documents.. quite disappointing since the UKBA advise to email Gerry's if application exceeds 12week (3months)

Think the only thing we can do is just wait...

[Nadia imran]

Apllication submitted in islamabad: 14/03/2013
Under process by bhc:27/03/2013
Rfc:

Still waiting

[Khanz123]

[quote="munda44"]thats what i was working off but we're over that now.

I dropped Gerry's a quick email today and got a standard reply back saying they have no control over the process and they only arrange for the collections and return of the documents.. quite disappointing since the UKBA advise to email Gerry's if application exceeds 12week (3months)

Think the only thing we can do is just wait...[/quote]

Typical!!! It's really frustrating... We just don't seem to be getting any answers.

I'm just wondering how long we should continue to wait. Time is getting the better of me and I'm feeling like maybe they're just waiting to refuse.

[munda44]

Typical!!! It's really frustrating... We just don't seem to be getting any answers.

I'm just wondering how long we should continue to wait. Time is getting the better of me and I'm feeling like maybe they're just waiting to refuse.

If we go off the official UKBA timescales then its anytime up to 6months. inshallah the outcome will be positive.

the most frustrating thing is that there doesn’t seem to be anyway of contacting the case handler to give a real update. if that was possible it would put alot of minds at ease

[Khanz123]

[quote="munda44"][quote="Khanz123"]
Typical!!! It's really frustrating... We just don't seem to be getting any answers.

I'm just wondering how long we should continue to wait. Time is getting the better of me and I'm feeling like maybe they're just waiting to refuse.[/quote]

If we go off the official UKBA timescales then its anytime up to 6months. inshallah the outcome will be positive.

the most frustrating thing is that there doesn’t seem to be anyway of contacting the case handler to give a real update. if that was possible it would put alot of minds at ease[/quote]

Insh'Allah.

I was under the impression every case had a deadline.. So as you guys applied before me you should get your RFC's .. But if every case handler works individually then someone who applied days after us may get theirs before us.. Ahhhh.. Just wish I knew what was going on!

[arsum1516]

one of my relatives jus got their wifes visa on Thursday last week- took 6 weeks and a few days....

he spent 6 weeks in pak now, so got married, submitted n sat in pak, he had a flight on thurs n mrs found out on thurs... he was waitin to bring her back shame missed it by a day... but what frustrates me is that we have this thing hanging on our head that v must get back just incase they contact our employer or question how can u manage to stay in pak for so long... then theres this relative of mine whose soo laid back and got his visa... alhamdullilah happy for them and it gives me a bit of hope maybe some of us may get an answer quick...

its not worked on a first come first serve basis... our files r assigned to case workers.. some just get on with things and the rest prob sippin on tea, feet up on table and taking easy....

I think if theres gna b a refusal they shud let the applicants know within 2 weeks of submitting.... such huge fees then allah na karey u get refused, u appeal ur lookin at another year or reapplying... reapply and they eating another grand from our pockets...

the ones who r genuinely worried, concerned and dying for their partners to come over who go thru soo much difficulty.... but I guess we all gotta keep strong and have utmost faith in Allah... if theres a delay in processin our visas its probably for the best....

I pray we all gt the outcome we desire (the visa ofcourse lol) inshallah....

[Khanz123]

Salam guys...

My wife received her RFC this morning at 9am, Pakistan time, and successfully was granted her Visa Alhamdullilah

It took 62 working days = 12 weeks and 2 days.

I do d'ua for you all during this time

[seekit]

w/s Khanz123, congratulations. My wife will be applying from pakistan as well. Can you please let me know how many photocopies she needs to take with her to visa office along with originals?

And do I need to submit attested copy of each and every page of my passport?

Thanks

[arsum1516]

Congrats khanz123! Great news!

Keep us all in ur duas

[munda44]

Salam guys...

My wife received her RFC this morning at 9am, Pakistan time, and successfully was granted her Visa Alhamdullilah

It took 62 working days = 12 weeks and 2 days.

I do d'ua for you all during this time

Congrats Khanz123 really pleased for you and your wife... We are still waiting for our RFC.. 63 working days and counting.. please remember uz all in your duas.

[Khanz123]

[quote="seekit"]w/s Khanz123, congratulations. My wife will be applying from pakistan as well. Can you please let me know how many photocopies she needs to take with her to visa office along with originals?

And do I need to submit attested copy of each and every page of my passport?

Thanks[/quote]

When she gets to the visa office they will expect her to have a complete photocopy file of all your original documents. That needs to be taken with her to the office.

I had my sponsorship letter written by a solicitor who then photocopied and stamped every page of the passort with the firms details.

I hope this of help to you. If you need anymore help please don't hesitate in asking me.

[0zzy1]

one of my relatives jus got their wifes visa on Thursday last week- took 6 weeks and a few days....

he spent 6 weeks in pak now, so got married, submitted n sat in pak, he had a flight on thurs n mrs found out on thurs... he was waitin to bring her back shame missed it by a day... but what frustrates me is that we have this thing hanging on our head that v must get back just incase they contact our employer or question how can u manage to stay in pak for so long... then theres this relative of mine whose soo laid back and got his visa... alhamdullilah happy for them and it gives me a bit of hope maybe some of us may get an answer quick...

its not worked on a first come first serve basis... our files r assigned to case workers.. some just get on with things and the rest prob sippin on tea, feet up on table and taking easy....

I think if theres gna b a refusal they shud let the applicants know within 2 weeks of submitting.... such huge fees then allah na karey u get refused, u appeal ur lookin at another year or reapplying... reapply and they eating another grand from our pockets...

the ones who r genuinely worried, concerned and dying for their partners to come over who go thru soo much difficulty.... but I guess we all gotta keep strong and have utmost faith in Allah... if theres a delay in processin our visas its probably for the best....

I pray we all gt the outcome we desire (the visa ofcourse lol) inshallah....

which date did your friend apply?

[SI123]

Salam guys...

My wife received her RFC this morning at 9am, Pakistan time, and successfully was granted her Visa Alhamdullilah

It took 62 working days = 12 weeks and 2 days.

I do d'ua for you all during this time

MashaAllah thats great news. Congratulations! We've still not heard anything :s

[Khanz123]

Insh'Allah you will all get it

I'm no expert on the spouse visa application process.. But over the last 9 months I've been in touch with immigration specialists who have been extremely beneficial. So if I can be of any help to anyone then I'm more than help anyone .

[seekit]

Dear khanz, Thank you for help. Do you have a template for sponsorship letter?

Thanks

[Khanz123]

[quote="seekit"]Dear khanz, Thank you for help. Do you have a template for sponsorship letter?

Thanks[/quote]

The letter is with my wife in Pakistan so I don't at the moment. But I shall ask her to scan it for me today and I shall send it to you via e-mail.

[janjua.jee]

My wife applied from Pakistan with following dates, i wonder why is so quick if it is taking that long for everyone, scares me a bit.
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Date Application Submitted: 16-May-2013
Location: Lahore
Application Forwarded to Islamabad O/C: 30-May-2013
Application Ready for Collection: 06-June-2013
The Result: don't know yet???.
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does someone know why it could be quicker than all normal applications, meaning any possible refusal etc

[munda44]

My wife applied from Pakistan with following dates, i wonder why is so quick if it is taking that long for everyone, scares me a bit.
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Date Application Submitted: 16-May-2013
Location: Lahore
Application Forwarded to Islamabad O/C: 30-May-2013
Application Ready for Collection: 06-June-2013
The Result: don't know yet???.
.
does someone know why it could be quicker than all normal applications, meaning any possible refusal etc

hope you get a positive response... can you tell us which application form was submitted and which financial requirements catagory met?

[abidabzhussain]

My wife applied from Pakistan with following dates, i wonder why is so quick if it is taking that long for everyone, scares me a bit.
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Date Application Submitted: 16-May-2013
Location: Lahore
Application Forwarded to Islamabad O/C: 30-May-2013
Application Ready for Collection: 06-June-2013
The Result: don't know yet???.
.
does someone know why it could be quicker than all normal applications, meaning any possible refusal etc

thats gd news i think....and it was fast cz u are applying under tier 1 dependent visa and not spouse settlement visa
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i applied on same date as you....but from islamabad vac and for spouse settlement visa

[Siddiq]

My wife applied from Pakistan with following dates, i wonder why is so quick if it is taking that long for everyone, scares me a bit.
.
.
Date Application Submitted: 16-May-2013
Location: Lahore
Application Forwarded to Islamabad O/C: 30-May-2013
Application Ready for Collection: 06-June-2013
The Result: don't know yet???.
.
does someone know why it could be quicker than all normal applications, meaning any possible refusal etc

thats gd news i think....and it was fast cz u are applying under tier 1 dependent visa and not spouse settlement visa
#
i applied on same date as you....but from islamabad vac and for spouse settlement visa

What is the difference between Tier 1 dependent and spouse settlement?

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Applied: 08/05/2013
Forwarded to Islamabad OC 08/05/2013
Under process: not yet

[seekit]

Dear khanz, Thank you for help. Do you have a template for sponsorship letter?

Thanks

The letter is with my wife in Pakistan so I don't at the moment. But I shall ask her to scan it for me today and I shall send it to you via e-mail.

That would be great bro. Thanks again for being so helpful. I'll PM you my email.