Settlement visa application from India - 2011

scan87 · Post by **scan87** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:04 pm

[quote="batleykhan"][quote="scan87"]Hello everyone,

I've appealed against my visa refusal. My fiancee's bank account in the UK was debited by

syma · Post by **syma** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:09 pm

lucy_2011 wrote:thnk u dear.... also batley khan is right in saying that people hardly recv their ack letters... so need not worry abt it... as the appeal process has changed a little bit wid fees introduced and applying online, may b they r trying to streamline their process which might take some time for them to b back on track...

Lucy m getting soooo confused here..i thot this is how it worked;

->we lodge the appeal
-> they send us an ackonwldgement letter with in 3-4 wks which states the deadline given to the ECM
-> ifthe deadline has passed and the ECM hasnt overtirned the decision we get a date for the court hearing which is roughly 3months after the deadline given to the ECM

your's seem to has gone straight to court considering your hearing date was about 4months after subttin the appeal papers...

lucy_2011 · Post by **lucy_2011** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:12 pm

yeah syma, u r right, its supposed to b straight forward..

however, every other month, the processes and rules are changing, dats why i said that they r trying to b bk on track... dnt worry, u'll b notified at the end of the day where is the case heading towards... if u r still in doubt, i wld suggest to email AIT from time to time to keep a track record in case u dnt hear something soon.

i did the same... i always emailed AIT every 2 weeks...

pazpatel · Post by **pazpatel** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:44 pm

fbacker wrote:Hi All,
I applied for my wife's settlement visa on 11th March at VFS Cochin and the VFS tracking status still shows that the application is under process. It has been more than 2 months now.

I heard from a few people that there is a delay in processing from indian BHC's for all visa categories.

Please could the awaiting appplicants please share share the dates and details as follows :

Date of application : 11th March 2011
Applied at - VFS , Cochin
Application under process : 15th March 2011

Is there any update on your VISA fbacker

ravikd · Post by **ravikd** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 3:53 pm

I don't know what sorts of checks are performed but even financial companies' checks won't take so long.

Now information available widely and easily due to information systems introduced by many organisations,these time lines seem unrealistic.

Can't do anything but take 'wait and watch' approach.

Post by **batleykhan** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:23 pm

[quote="scan87"][quote="batleykhan"][quote="scan87"]Hello everyone,

I've appealed against my visa refusal. My fiancee's bank account in the UK was debited by

scan87 · Post by **scan87** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 5:27 am

[quote="batleykhan"][quote="scan87"][quote="batleykhan"][quote="scan87"]Hello everyone,

I've appealed against my visa refusal. My fiancee's bank account in the UK was debited by

pazpatel · Post by **pazpatel** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:11 am

Does anyone know of any delays at the moment or anything on settlement VISA in India. Recenlty most people have been hearing in about 6 weeks.... But seems to be a delay at the moment. Anyone know of anything going on?

kalvian · Post by **kalvian** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:43 am

Hello Pazpatel,

Hopefully we should hear in next fortnight, as latest UKBA stats released in March indicate that earliest decision for applications in India (Hyd centre) was 45 days.

Previous stats released in Dec 2011 showed earliest decisions were made in fortnight (I think 20% applicants in Hyd).

So based on this, we can keep our fingers crossed and expect some good news in week or two and hope they dont delay the process even longer

Best wishes

---------------

Spouse Visa Applied Hyd, India - 01-03-2012
Forwarded to BHC - 02-03-2012
Under process of BHC 05-03-2012

pazpatel wrote:Does anyone know of any delays at the moment or anything on settlement VISA in India. Recenlty most people have been hearing in about 6 weeks.... But seems to be a delay at the moment. Anyone know of anything going on?

pazpatel · Post by **pazpatel** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:49 am

kalvian wrote:Hello Pazpatel,

Hopefully we should hear in next fortnight, as latest UKBA stats released in March indicate that earliest decision for applications in India (Hyd centre) was 45 days.

Previous stats released in Dec 2011 showed earliest decisions were made in fortnight (I think 20% applicants in Hyd).

So based on this, we can keep our fingers crossed and expect some good news in week or two and hope they dont delay the process even longer

Best wishes

---------------

Spouse Visa Applied Hyd, India - 01-03-2012
Forwarded to BHC - 02-03-2012
Under process of BHC 05-03-2012

pazpatel wrote:Does anyone know of any delays at the moment or anything on settlement VISA in India. Recenlty most people have been hearing in about 6 weeks.... But seems to be a delay at the moment. Anyone know of anything going on?

Fingers crossed...... Keep me posted if you hear anything, we are only 6 days apart

pazpatel · Post by **pazpatel** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:50 am

kalvian wrote:Hello Pazpatel,

Hopefully we should hear in next fortnight, as latest UKBA stats released in March indicate that earliest decision for applications in India (Hyd centre) was 45 days.

Previous stats released in Dec 2011 showed earliest decisions were made in fortnight (I think 20% applicants in Hyd).

So based on this, we can keep our fingers crossed and expect some good news in week or two and hope they dont delay the process even longer

Best wishes

---------------

Spouse Visa Applied Hyd, India - 01-03-2012
Forwarded to BHC - 02-03-2012
Under process of BHC 05-03-2012

pazpatel wrote:Does anyone know of any delays at the moment or anything on settlement VISA in India. Recenlty most people have been hearing in about 6 weeks.... But seems to be a delay at the moment. Anyone know of anything going on?

Also where did you get the stats for March as I can still only see Feb

kalvian · Post by **kalvian** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:20 pm

Sorry i think its mistake on my part. The stats were released in march and they are for 3months Dec 2011 till Feb 2012.

Hence March is not part of the stats and hopefully we will be part of the new stats

pazpatel wrote:
kalvian wrote:Hello Pazpatel,

Hopefully we should hear in next fortnight, as latest UKBA stats released in March indicate that earliest decision for applications in India (Hyd centre) was 45 days.

Previous stats released in Dec 2011 showed earliest decisions were made in fortnight (I think 20% applicants in Hyd).

So based on this, we can keep our fingers crossed and expect some good news in week or two and hope they dont delay the process even longer

Best wishes

---------------

Spouse Visa Applied Hyd, India - 01-03-2012
Forwarded to BHC - 02-03-2012
Under process of BHC 05-03-2012

pazpatel wrote:Does anyone know of any delays at the moment or anything on settlement VISA in India. Recenlty most people have been hearing in about 6 weeks.... But seems to be a delay at the moment. Anyone know of anything going on?
Also where did you get the stats for March as I can still only see Feb

pazpatel · Post by **pazpatel** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:22 pm

kalvian wrote:Sorry i think its mistake on my part. The stats were released in march and they are for 3months Dec 2011 till Feb 2012.

Hence March is not part of the stats and hopefully we will be part of the new stats

pazpatel wrote:
kalvian wrote:Hello Pazpatel,

Hopefully we should hear in next fortnight, as latest UKBA stats released in March indicate that earliest decision for applications in India (Hyd centre) was 45 days.

Previous stats released in Dec 2011 showed earliest decisions were made in fortnight (I think 20% applicants in Hyd).

So based on this, we can keep our fingers crossed and expect some good news in week or two and hope they dont delay the process even longer

Best wishes

---------------

Spouse Visa Applied Hyd, India - 01-03-2012
Forwarded to BHC - 02-03-2012
Under process of BHC 05-03-2012

pazpatel wrote:Does anyone know of any delays at the moment or anything on settlement VISA in India. Recenlty most people have been hearing in about 6 weeks.... But seems to be a delay at the moment. Anyone know of anything going on?
Also where did you get the stats for March as I can still only see Feb

Cool - Everything crossed for us....

neerajverma · Post by **neerajverma** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 6:58 pm

Hi,
I am going to submit visa application for settlement as my wife is in uk.please provide any tips or points need to be take care of while submitting application. Want to confirm that do I need to submit TB. Certificate while applying? If yes, from where I can get that? Please help.
Regards,
Neeraj Verma

lucy_2011 · Post by **lucy_2011** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:21 pm

hey Neeraj,

honestly, the guidelines are mentioned on ukba website...apart from that, no u dnt need to submit tb certificate as i havent seen any update abt it... rest moderators r the best people to clarify this point for u...

hope this helps..

gud luck

neerajverma · Post by **neerajverma** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:29 pm

Thanks. A lot for the reply..
One more thing, when I will visit the VFS centre for submitting documents and biometric information .. Will they check my documents and tell me whether documents are ok and if there is any discrepancy..

lucy_2011 · Post by **lucy_2011** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:33 pm

ur welcome dear... they will check only if u've taken the premium lounge service which i guess is arnd 1800...
but honestly its of no use..i took that service and they just overlooked things...so honestly we need to do our homewrk, rather than depending on them..trust me, i've learnt it thru bitter way

neerajverma · Post by **neerajverma** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:50 pm

Oh okay.. Well I went through the ukba website and prepared a file with section wise documents .. I have arranged following documents :

Applicant (Neeraj Verma)
Passport and Copy
Birth Certificate and copy
Pictures of applicant
Driving Licence
Voters Identity card
Letter from employer
Bank statement last 3 months
Salary slips last 6 months
English language ability ESOL statement of result ( certificate is pending), entry confirmation of exam
Education certificates and degree

Sponser (my spouse uk citizen)
Her passport copy and driving licence copy
Communication via gmail, facebook and phone bills last 3 months, cards,
Wedding cards both sides,
Marriage certificate and Mandir certificate (aryasamaj)
Wedding pics (8-10)
Air tickets
Photos of time spend together
Her divorce certificate original and copy
Accomodation letter from council
Mortgage letter
Here salary slip 3 months and employer letter
P_60 for 2010-11
Bank statement showing her salary and utility payments

These all are documents I am going to submit .. Any addition please let me know ..

lucy_2011 · Post by **lucy_2011** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:59 pm

the above list mentioned is quite gud..and seems satisfactory..though we can never rely on the caseworker who'll handle ur application(UKBA staff)..

i wld suggest u to include more pics frm various occasions of u two, more wedding pics..also do add in a cover letter mentioning u wld like to apply for spouse visa, how u guys met referencing gmail chats, facebook chats, phone bills, what r ur future plans together, why u wld intend to live in uk wid ur partner n not india(these guys r finding this as a very common reason to refuse visas these days)...

the reason im asking u to include this cover letter is that wld make the caseworker understand easily and take decision quickly....
(facts and advice based on personal experience)

rest moderators plz help and advice Neeraj ...

gud luck

neerajverma · Post by **neerajverma** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:11 pm

That's really helpful .. I will add more pics and cover letter with this list of documents .. And keep updating the status of my application ..

Fingers crossed .. hope for everything good ..

lucy_2011 · Post by **lucy_2011** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:14 pm

gud luck n keep us posted... rest moderators r the best people to advice.. we members can just share our personal experience...

neerajverma · Post by **neerajverma** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:13 am

Please confirm,I haven't got my esol english test passed certificate yet. I'm enclosing my statement of results online and entry ticket confirmation of exam . Is it mandatory to submit esol test original certificate ?

pazpatel · Post by **pazpatel** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:51 am

ravikd wrote:I don't know what sorts of checks are performed but even financial companies' checks won't take so long.

Now information available widely and easily due to information systems introduced by many organisations,these time lines seem unrealistic.

Can't do anything but take 'wait and watch' approach.

Any news on your side Ravikd?

pazpatel · Post by **pazpatel** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:52 am

kalvian wrote:Sorry i think its mistake on my part. The stats were released in march and they are for 3months Dec 2011 till Feb 2012.

Hence March is not part of the stats and hopefully we will be part of the new stats

pazpatel wrote:
kalvian wrote:Hello Pazpatel,

Hopefully we should hear in next fortnight, as latest UKBA stats released in March indicate that earliest decision for applications in India (Hyd centre) was 45 days.

Previous stats released in Dec 2011 showed earliest decisions were made in fortnight (I think 20% applicants in Hyd).

So based on this, we can keep our fingers crossed and expect some good news in week or two and hope they dont delay the process even longer

Best wishes

---------------

Spouse Visa Applied Hyd, India - 01-03-2012
Forwarded to BHC - 02-03-2012
Under process of BHC 05-03-2012

pazpatel wrote:Does anyone know of any delays at the moment or anything on settlement VISA in India. Recenlty most people have been hearing in about 6 weeks.... But seems to be a delay at the moment. Anyone know of anything going on?
Also where did you get the stats for March as I can still only see Feb

Any news Kalvian?

pulse1 · Post by **pulse1** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 1:38 pm

I applied for my son on 22 Feb @delhi. Still waiting !

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