Settlement visa application from India - 2011

Chimpee · Post by **Chimpee** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:43 am

I would contact ukba directly if that is the case. I don't know why they are taking so long!!

diehard · Post by **diehard** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:07 pm

Hi guys
anyone applying for spouse visa

I did not obtain Uk Naric, just a degree certificate nothing else for english test requirement

I did not attest spouses passport copy or any other documents

I also did not carry out any inspection or anything, just provided copy of tenancy agreement

I do not suggest that u do the same, but it just depends on ECO and may not be compulsory

Cheers

Chimpee · Post by **Chimpee** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 2:26 pm

Hi diehard,

Have u got your passport back yet??

diehard wrote:Hi guys
anyone applying for spouse visa

I did not obtain Uk Naric, just a degree certificate nothing else for english test requirement

I did not attest spouses passport copy or any other documents

I also did not carry out any inspection or anything, just provided copy of tenancy agreement

I do not suggest that u do the same, but it just depends on ECO and may not be compulsory

Cheers

diehard · Post by **diehard** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 7:24 pm

Still waiting chimpee.. Are u ready and sent all papers for the appeal?

Chimpee · Post by **Chimpee** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:36 pm

Hey, appeals on the 30th and I sent my papers yesterday. They received them today

I'm so nervous but can't wait for it to be over!!

When did u hand your paaaport in and when will you get it back??

Chimpee

diehard · Post by **diehard** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 9:34 pm

am sure ur appeal will be a sucess chimpee
its been 4 days i have submitted my passport , they said 2-3 weeks

dont know exact time, does anyone know??

Chimpee · Post by **Chimpee** » Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:25 pm

I dont know how long it takes. Give it a couple of weeks. At least it's confirmed that you have got the visa. In happy for you and I wish you the best of luck..

Chimpee

harv · Post by **harv** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:45 am

Hi Guys

I am going to India this weekend and getting married the next. The only question in my mind now is the NOC from HO.

I remember I last heard that there is no longer a requirements to have an NOC or CNI when marrying an Indian National. Is this true?

I have all other documents required for the Spouse Visa, but I was just wondering whether I need the NOC/CNI to get the Court Marriage done in India or not or if there is anything else required for the Court Marriage...

Chimpee · Post by **Chimpee** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:52 am

Hi Harv,

Sorry but can you clarify the terms NOC and CNI for me please.. I don't know what they mean..

Chimpee

harv · Post by **harv** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:02 am

Hi Chimpee

NOC (No Objection Certificate)
CNI (Certificate of No Impediment and Nulla Ostas): http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-liv ... ulla-ostas

Thanks

spiritz · Post by **spiritz** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:25 am

Hi Harv,
U do not need a NOC or CNI to get married to an indian national. However to register a court marriage in India you do have to give notice of marriage. Have you done this?

harv · Post by **harv** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:45 am

Hi spiritz

You mean by the 30 day notice that is part of the Indian court proceedings right? Do they usually require such certificates (NOC/CNI) ?

If not, then I am covered.

One other question on the address proof.

I do not have the Council Tax bills and any other bills in the house on my name. Although my Bank statement, mobile phone bills have my name and address. Do you think that would be enough as an address proof? I have other documents that show my name and address - Tenancy agreement, letter from landlord, housing report and the sponsorship declaration.

Do you think I would need some other bill/letter to show my proof of address? I also have my driving licence's Counterpart (the paper bit) that has my name and address on it as well, should I also include this?

spiritz · Post by **spiritz** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:11 pm

@harv
Im assuming that are getting married using the special marriage act of 1954 to get married. You mentioned that ur going over this week and getting married the next so just mentioned notice thing so u have covered everything.
As for the NOC it is a requirement but I was never asked for it I guess its up to the registrar.
NOC can obtained very easily(PM if you need assistance).

spiritz · Post by **spiritz** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:17 pm

Harv

I do not have the Council Tax bills and any other bills in the house on my name. Although my Bank statement, mobile phone bills have my name and address. Do you think that would be enough as an address proof? I have other documents that show my name and address - Tenancy agreement, letter from landlord, housing report and the sponsorship declaration.

Do you think I would need some other bill/letter to show my proof of address? I also have my driving licence's Counterpart (the paper bit) that has my name and address on it as well, should I also include this?

The tenancy agreement and bank statements should be fine.

harv · Post by **harv** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:52 pm

Great thanks spiritz

mtech25 · Post by **mtech25** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:48 am

hi guys,

Visa applied 17th november 2011 in jalandhar, India,

wife has studied in canada for 5 years, been to the uk 2 times and gone back well before her visa expired, her sister is a teacher here.

i thought all the above would help?

still no reply usual answer on the phone was to wait, been told it takes max 3 months.

now how many holidays during xmas wud have effected my application?
me and my wife have exchanged no emails during this time since application given, wud this affect me if i need to re apply?
thanks.

harv · Post by **harv** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:40 am

Hi mtech25

Yes it may take up to 3 months to get an answer in some cases. I was in the impression that UKBA was dealing with cases rather quickly for this period (November and December), I guess I was not correct. As long as your application shows Processing at BHC or something similar you should be fine. You can ask for further details on the completion of 3 months hopefully. I hope you get your visa before 3 months.

In terms of not exchanging emails after the application, it does not matter because the evidence looked up in your application is until the date you applied. So anything happening after that should not usually make much difference if it is not really big i.e. change in finances, accommodation etc.

Chimpee · Post by **Chimpee** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:15 pm

Thanks for the clarification Harv

Hope u have a lovely wedding! Where will you be submitting the papers?

Chimpee

harv wrote:Hi Chimpee

NOC (No Objection Certificate)
CNI (Certificate of No Impediment and Nulla Ostas): http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-liv ... ulla-ostas

Thanks

harv · Post by **harv** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:19 pm

Hi Chimpee

Thanks, I will be submitting the papers in New Delhi hopefully very soon after the wedding

Chimpee · Post by **Chimpee** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:27 pm

Your welcome. I have my appeal hearing on the 30th jan! Next Monday. Well nervous but I hope it'll goes well. If you've got any questions regarding paper work then don't hesitate to ask. Il help as much as I can

Chimpee

dominoe · Post by **dominoe** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:29 pm

Hi Guys

Firstly a thank you to the community for coming together to help each other through the stressful times.

Just wanted to call upon your experience for my case.

I did a religious marriage in Nov 2010 to my wife who has to 2 girls. We have known each other for some years and have provided adequate proof.

I have been seperated in the UK from some time and my divorce was complete in Oct 2011. I then went to India and registered my marriage in Nov 2011.

On Nov 21st we signed in the registrar office and submitted all necessary ID's and the Nikaah (religious document)document as well for the registration. I left India on a night flight on the 21st.

Question.
My wife received the certificate of marriage detailing our nikaah in 2010 but the certificate of marriage is dated 29th Nov 2011. Is this quite normal?

We have submitted at VFS mumbai north all documents on the 13th Dec with lots of proof of our relationship including maintanance payments, etc.

Any advice to put my mind at ease would be most welcome.

thanks

Chimpee · Post by **Chimpee** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:30 pm

Hi mtech,

My husband applied on the 15th September at VFS Jalandhar and we got a reply on the 13th October. So it depends on every individual case. If you email them before 30 days then they will give you the same reply all the time which is 'it's still under process'

Hang in there, I'm sure you will hear something soon!

Chimpee

mtech25 wrote:hi guys,

Visa applied 17th november 2011 in jalandhar, India,

wife has studied in canada for 5 years, been to the uk 2 times and gone back well before her visa expired, her sister is a teacher here.

i thought all the above would help?

still no reply usual answer on the phone was to wait, been told it takes max 3 months.

now how many holidays during xmas wud have effected my application?
me and my wife have exchanged no emails during this time since application given, wud this affect me if i need to re apply?
thanks.

diehard · Post by **diehard** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:43 pm

hi chimpee

and Hi dominoe
I am not sure about the nikah and marriage certificate date but reading your posts i think all you can do is be positive and wait as you have already sent ur application.

Good luck

diehard · Post by **diehard** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:56 am

Hi Guys

Good news , I have received my passport with visa

Goodluck to all u waiting

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Spouse visa application submitted in mumbai vfs on 7th sept 2011
refused 09 nov 2011
appeal lodged 14th nov 2011
acknowlegdement recd 18th nov 2011
deadline 30 march 2012
Interview phone cal-28th Dec
Interview date -5th Jan 2012
Call in letter -14th Jan 2012
PP stamped and received-25h Jan 2012

diehard · Post by **diehard** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:06 am

it took whole 5 months of my life, just waiting and waiting but at least was a success so guys dont lose hope and keep the faith !

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