UK Spouse Visa STRICTLY TIMELINES ONLY - NO CHAT
Jul 7th 2017, 12:01 pm
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UK Spouse Visa STRICTLY TIMELINES ONLY - NO CHAT
Please keep this thread for sharing timelines ONLY. If you have a question please create a NEW thread with your specific question.
Please take time to look at the following thread...this is what a timeline thread should look like.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/marri...e-only-843594/
Posts that do not contain TIMELINES ONLY will be deleted.
Thank you.
Please take time to look at the following thread...this is what a timeline thread should look like.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/marri...e-only-843594/
Posts that do not contain TIMELINES ONLY will be deleted.
Thank you.
Last edited by Jerseygirl; Sep 27th 2017 at 7:01 pm. Reason: To highlight post
Jul 9th 2017, 1:30 am
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re: UK Spouse Visa STRICTLY TIMELINES ONLY - NO CHAT
Despite Jerseygirl's post and example there followed several posts that were not timeline specific. Rather than delete those ,as should happen, I have moved the conversation into this thread called Chat about UK Spouse Visa
It has been asked several times now that the timeline thread remain for timelines only. Any other chat open a new topic or use the thread with the non timeline posts.
As has been stated, all non timeline posts will simply now be deleted. It needs to stay that way to remain open otherwise will be stopped as per the previous Timeline thread which did not keep to its purpose. Timelines.
It has been asked several times now that the timeline thread remain for timelines only. Any other chat open a new topic or use the thread with the non timeline posts.
As has been stated, all non timeline posts will simply now be deleted. It needs to stay that way to remain open otherwise will be stopped as per the previous Timeline thread which did not keep to its purpose. Timelines.
Last edited by BEVS; Jul 9th 2017 at 1:33 am.
Jul 11th 2017, 9:51 pm
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re: UK Spouse Visa STRICTLY TIMELINES ONLY - NO CHAT
Please keep this thread for sharing timelines ONLY. If you have a question please create a NEW thread with your specific question.
Please take time to look at the following thread...this is what a timeline thread should look like. Any posts that do not contain TIMELINES ONLY will be deleted.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/marri...e-only-843594/
Thank you.
Please take time to look at the following thread...this is what a timeline thread should look like. Any posts that do not contain TIMELINES ONLY will be deleted.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/marri...e-only-843594/
Thank you.
We submitted the online application estimate date: 3rd April 2017
Visited VSA centre biometrics estimate date: 6th April 2017.
Confirmation application received @ vsa centre 7th April 2017.
Supporting docs sent to Sheffield 10th April 2017 received on the 11th April royal special delivery confirmation.
? Date likely changed to awaiting decision - estimate 25th of April 2017.
Decision made 6th of July 2017
Emailed received ready to pick passport 7th of July 2017
Visa approved Hubby collected his passport 10th April 2017.
Total of 59 days (11 weeks and 6 days for decision). GWF on traking visa online worked only on the 6th April 2017. Goodluck wishing everyone the best!
Last edited by Jerseygirl; Jul 12th 2017 at 9:48 pm. Reason: Changed GWF tracking as per BBOB's subsequent post
Jul 12th 2017, 1:59 pm
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re: UK Spouse Visa STRICTLY TIMELINES ONLY - NO CHAT
For those who do not understand...this thread is for VISA TIMELINES ONLY. It is not to ask questions, ask for advice, air grievances or for chit chat. As BEVS posted in post #2 anything other than timelines should be posted in http://britishexpats.com/forum/citiz...hreads-899282/ ...or in a new thread.
Below is an example of what posts in this thread should look like...if it does not it will be deleted.
Thank you.
Below is an example of what posts in this thread should look like...if it does not it will be deleted.
Thank you.
Last edited by Jerseygirl; Jun 12th 2019 at 10:57 pm.
Jul 14th 2017, 4:30 am
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re: UK Spouse Visa STRICTLY TIMELINES ONLY - NO CHAT
Application location: Melbourne Australia - Priority Paid
Published processing times for Melbourne (as of May 2017): 10% 10 days, 30% 15 days, 40% 30 days, 80% 60 days, 100% 90 days.
Online application: 29 May
Bio-metrics and documents scanned at VFS: 30 May
Confirmation of receipt in Sheffield: 31 May
Decision made: 8 July
Email to collect documents from VFS: 14 July
Passport collected with approved visa: 15 July
Total: 33 working days from 31 May.
(Note: Our case was formally escalated at 17 working days due to SLA for priority processing not being met).
Published processing times for Melbourne (as of May 2017): 10% 10 days, 30% 15 days, 40% 30 days, 80% 60 days, 100% 90 days.
Online application: 29 May
Bio-metrics and documents scanned at VFS: 30 May
Confirmation of receipt in Sheffield: 31 May
Decision made: 8 July
Email to collect documents from VFS: 14 July
Passport collected with approved visa: 15 July
Total: 33 working days from 31 May.
(Note: Our case was formally escalated at 17 working days due to SLA for priority processing not being met).
Last edited by christmasoompa; Jul 18th 2017 at 10:28 am. Reason: Non timeline chat removed
Jul 17th 2017, 7:42 am
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Settlement Visa
Online application: 24th April
Bio-metrics and documents scanned at VFS: 26th April
Confirmation of receipt in Sheffield: 28th April
Decision made: 11 July
Email to collect documents from VFS: Awaiting
Passport collected with approved visa: Awaiting
Online application: 24th April
Bio-metrics and documents scanned at VFS: 26th April
Confirmation of receipt in Sheffield: 28th April
Decision made: 11 July
Email to collect documents from VFS: Awaiting
Passport collected with approved visa: Awaiting
Jul 18th 2017, 7:00 am
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Our timeline below:
From Hong Kong
Online application: 28 June
Bio-metrics and documents scanned at VFS: 5 July
Confirmation of receipt in Sheffield: 6 July
Decision made: Awaiting
Email to collect documents from VFS: Awaiting
Passport collected with approved visa: Awaiting
Thanks
From Hong Kong
Online application: 28 June
Bio-metrics and documents scanned at VFS: 5 July
Confirmation of receipt in Sheffield: 6 July
Decision made: Awaiting
Email to collect documents from VFS: Awaiting
Passport collected with approved visa: Awaiting
Thanks
Last edited by christmasoompa; Jul 18th 2017 at 10:29 am. Reason: Non timeline chat removed
Jul 18th 2017, 4:11 pm
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Time line from Abu Dhabi
Online application 4th April 2017
Biometrics 13 th April
Decision made 11 th July
Passport received with visa 18th July
Online application 4th April 2017
Biometrics 13 th April
Decision made 11 th July
Passport received with visa 18th July
Our timeline below:
From Hong Kong
Online application: 28 June
Bio-metrics and documents scanned at VFS: 5 July
Confirmation of receipt in Sheffield: 6 July
Decision made: Awaiting
Email to collect documents from VFS: Awaiting
Passport collected with approved visa: Awaiting
From Hong Kong
Online application: 28 June
Bio-metrics and documents scanned at VFS: 5 July
Confirmation of receipt in Sheffield: 6 July
Decision made: Awaiting
Email to collect documents from VFS: Awaiting
Passport collected with approved visa: Awaiting
Last edited by BEVS; Dec 28th 2017 at 2:20 am.
Jul 18th 2017, 5:14 pm
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Application location: Sheffield Uk - Non-Priority Paid (Even though I paid My solicitor for Priority but he made mistake and I did`t get the £400 back that I give him !)
Published processing times for Algeria (as of May 2017): 10% 10 days, 30% 15 days, 40% 30 days, 85% 60 days, 100% 90 days.
Online application: 10 March 2017
Bio-metrics Taken on the 15 of March 2017
Confirmation of receipt in Sheffield: 15 March 2017 by email and was given Reference
Decision made:Non
Email to collect documents from VFS: Non
Passport collected with approved visa: Non
Published processing times for Algeria (as of May 2017): 10% 10 days, 30% 15 days, 40% 30 days, 85% 60 days, 100% 90 days.
Online application: 10 March 2017
Bio-metrics Taken on the 15 of March 2017
Confirmation of receipt in Sheffield: 15 March 2017 by email and was given Reference
Decision made:Non
Email to collect documents from VFS: Non
Passport collected with approved visa: Non
Last edited by christmasoompa; Jul 18th 2017 at 5:16 pm. Reason: Question removed - please see first post, timelines only. Please ask any questions in a separate thread, thx.
Jul 20th 2017, 4:32 am
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Application location: Hong Kong
Application status: Priority
Online application: 28 April 2017
Bio-metrics and documents scanned at VFS: 8 May 2017
Confirmation of receipt in Sheffield: 8 May 2017
Decision made: Awaiting
Email to collect documents from VFS: Awaiting
Passport collected with approved visa: Awaiting
52 working days and counting (enquiry emails/calls yield no useful info. Tracker does not recognized GWF still.)
Application status: Priority
Online application: 28 April 2017
Bio-metrics and documents scanned at VFS: 8 May 2017
Confirmation of receipt in Sheffield: 8 May 2017
Decision made: Awaiting
Email to collect documents from VFS: Awaiting
Passport collected with approved visa: Awaiting
52 working days and counting (enquiry emails/calls yield no useful info. Tracker does not recognized GWF still.)
Jul 20th 2017, 12:17 pm
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Application location: Shanghai
Application status: Awaiting decision
Online application: 20th April
Bio-metrics: 25th April
Documents received in Sheffield: 24th April
Decision made: Not yet
Application escalated: 20th July
MP contacted UKVI: 20th July
Complaint emailed to UKVI: 20th July
Application status: Awaiting decision
Online application: 20th April
Bio-metrics: 25th April
Documents received in Sheffield: 24th April
Decision made: Not yet
Application escalated: 20th July
MP contacted UKVI: 20th July
Complaint emailed to UKVI: 20th July
Jul 20th 2017, 4:07 pm
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re: UK Spouse Visa STRICTLY TIMELINES ONLY - NO CHAT
Hi guys
This is my timeline
Online Application :13/06/2017
Confirmation payment
(Priority+nhs+visa fee )
emails:13/06/2017
Biometric appointment in Rabat (morocco):23/06/2017
Application received in Sheffield :26/06/2017
Documents received by Sheffield :29/06/2017
Decision taken :not yet
Passport collected:not yet
This is my timeline
Online Application :13/06/2017
Confirmation payment
(Priority+nhs+visa fee )
emails:13/06/2017
Biometric appointment in Rabat (morocco):23/06/2017
Application received in Sheffield :26/06/2017
Documents received by Sheffield :29/06/2017
Decision taken :not yet
Passport collected:not yet
Last edited by BEVS; Dec 28th 2017 at 2:20 am.
Jul 22nd 2017, 12:23 pm
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Our timeline:
Applied from São Paulo, Brazil
Non-priority
Online application:1st April
Biometrics:25th April
Online application status 'Decided':3rd July
Email to say decision has been made: 11th July (why did they take 1 week to tell us this?)
Passport with approved visa arrived: 21st July (tears of joy mixed with panic as we realise we have 15 days left on the vignette to pack up our lives and move)
Thanks to everyone on this forum who helped us answer questions!
Applied from São Paulo, Brazil
Non-priority
Online application:1st April
Biometrics:25th April
Online application status 'Decided':3rd July
Email to say decision has been made: 11th July (why did they take 1 week to tell us this?)
Passport with approved visa arrived: 21st July (tears of joy mixed with panic as we realise we have 15 days left on the vignette to pack up our lives and move)
Thanks to everyone on this forum who helped us answer questions!
Last edited by Jerseygirl; Jul 22nd 2017 at 3:12 pm. Reason: Chat deleted.
Jul 25th 2017, 4:44 am
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Country applying from: Australia - Melbourne
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement Visa
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority
Date application submitted: Online June 19, 2017
Date biometrics taken: June 23, 2017
Date documentation was received by UKVI: June 23, 2017
Email confirmation received: June 23, 2017
Office location processing your visa: Sheffield, UK
Projected timeline given: 60 days
Decision made email: July 25, 2017
Date your visa was received: July 25, 2017
Processing time: 22 business days
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement Visa
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority
Date application submitted: Online June 19, 2017
Date biometrics taken: June 23, 2017
Date documentation was received by UKVI: June 23, 2017
Email confirmation received: June 23, 2017
Office location processing your visa: Sheffield, UK
Projected timeline given: 60 days
Decision made email: July 25, 2017
Date your visa was received: July 25, 2017
Processing time: 22 business days
Last edited by BEVS; Dec 28th 2017 at 2:20 am.
Jul 25th 2017, 6:18 am
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Country applying from: Canada - Edmonton
Type of visa applied for: Settlement - wife - non priority
Date application submitted (online or in person): July 6th 2017 - online
Date biometrics taken: July 17th 2017
Date documentation was received by UK Border Agency office: July 20th 2017
Office location processing your visa: Sheffield
Projected timeline given: 12 weeks
Date your visa was received:
Type of visa applied for: Settlement - wife - non priority
Date application submitted (online or in person): July 6th 2017 - online
Date biometrics taken: July 17th 2017
Date documentation was received by UK Border Agency office: July 20th 2017
Office location processing your visa: Sheffield
Projected timeline given: 12 weeks
Date your visa was received: