MERGED: Spouse Visa Issues with Sheffield +Spouse Visa Chat Thread.
Nov 21st 2017, 4:36 am
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Re: MERGED: Spouse Visa Issues with Sheffield +Spouse Visa Chat Thread.
YAY I GOT IT!!
Here is a timeline for anyone interested
Applying from: Brisbane, Australia
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement Visa
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority
Date application submitted: Online September 18, 2017
Date biometrics taken: September 22, 2017
Date documentation was received by UKVI: September 25, 2017 (scanned via VFS)
Email confirmation received: September 25 2017
Office location processing your visa: Sheffield, UK
Projected timeline given: 12 weeks
Email from VISAINFOSHEFO: 02/11/2017: Stating received my receipt however they have no supporting documents and to please scan everything myself within 5 days.
Sent scanned documents myself: 03/11/2017
Text Message from VFS: Visa Application Proccessed 20/11/2017
Picked up Passport: Visa Approved!! 21/11/2017
61 Days from Biometrics to Passport Pick up
Here is a timeline for anyone interested
Applying from: Brisbane, Australia
Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement Visa
Priority/Non-Priority: Priority
Date application submitted: Online September 18, 2017
Date biometrics taken: September 22, 2017
Date documentation was received by UKVI: September 25, 2017 (scanned via VFS)
Email confirmation received: September 25 2017
Office location processing your visa: Sheffield, UK
Projected timeline given: 12 weeks
Email from VISAINFOSHEFO: 02/11/2017: Stating received my receipt however they have no supporting documents and to please scan everything myself within 5 days.
Sent scanned documents myself: 03/11/2017
Text Message from VFS: Visa Application Proccessed 20/11/2017
Picked up Passport: Visa Approved!! 21/11/2017
61 Days from Biometrics to Passport Pick up
Nov 21st 2017, 5:30 am
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Re: MERGED: Spouse Visa Issues with Sheffield +Spouse Visa Chat Thread.
Hi
Any good news in this week. 96 Business Days still waiting.. Does anyone check the status of the application recently who is in nearly 100 business days. Didn't hear anything from HO explaining why is getting delay. They should at least write to us when they not able give the decision within their normal time frame. However still waiting to hear good news from HO. Hope for the best. Good luck for everyone.
Any good news in this week. 96 Business Days still waiting.. Does anyone check the status of the application recently who is in nearly 100 business days. Didn't hear anything from HO explaining why is getting delay. They should at least write to us when they not able give the decision within their normal time frame. However still waiting to hear good news from HO. Hope for the best. Good luck for everyone.
Nov 21st 2017, 7:48 am
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Re: MERGED: Spouse Visa Issues with Sheffield +Spouse Visa Chat Thread.
did your wife paid priority?? well I didn't but hope I get it soon.
Nov 21st 2017, 8:19 am
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Re: MERGED: Spouse Visa Issues with Sheffield +Spouse Visa Chat Thread.
Dumb question. Where do I find the info that other people are posting on the timeline thread? What action on what date, etc
Nov 21st 2017, 8:20 am
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Nov 21st 2017, 8:57 am
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Oh I see now. People are just inputting their own data and not looking it up through the gov website. Doh!
It's too early for me.
Perhaps people should only post to that thread when the visa has been issued or refused. In other words a full timeline.
It's too early for me.
Perhaps people should only post to that thread when the visa has been issued or refused. In other words a full timeline.
Nov 21st 2017, 1:11 pm
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Re: MERGED: Spouse Visa Issues with Sheffield +Spouse Visa Chat Thread.
Nov 21st 2017, 4:44 pm
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I've been watching this thread for the past 12 weeks while waiting patiently to hear back about my husband's visa, and I love the support that everyone gives on here. My situation is - my husband did his biometrics in Toronto on 25.08.17 and received the email confirmation that it has been assigned to a case worker in Sheffield on 10.09.17.
I contacted UKVI customer service number last Wednesday 15th November and was told that a decision had been made on our application on Sun 12th November and we should get an email soon. My husband paid for UPS delivery to his house, so we keep checking the UPS tracking number also and still no updates. I felt really happy last week to be told a decision has been made, but as time goes on I'm just getting more angry and impatient - why haven't they emailed us or sent his passport back yet if they made a decision over a week ago?
If anyone else is in a similar situation please share, I'm getting very antsy
I contacted UKVI customer service number last Wednesday 15th November and was told that a decision had been made on our application on Sun 12th November and we should get an email soon. My husband paid for UPS delivery to his house, so we keep checking the UPS tracking number also and still no updates. I felt really happy last week to be told a decision has been made, but as time goes on I'm just getting more angry and impatient - why haven't they emailed us or sent his passport back yet if they made a decision over a week ago?
If anyone else is in a similar situation please share, I'm getting very antsy
Nov 21st 2017, 5:52 pm
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Re: MERGED: Spouse Visa Issues with Sheffield +Spouse Visa Chat Thread.
We have been waiting since start of July - 95 working days from Cuba, non priority.
A couple of ' processing of application not straightforward ' emailed.
We have never been asked to clarify anything or provide more information or documents. They have confirmed they have sufficient documents. We also had the emailed about a decision before 31October.
I dont believe the application to be a difficult one, already confirmed genuine relationship, applicant already been in the UK twice on visitor visa and we aheard to all rules. Sponsors owns on home for years, as has a long term job above the required earning. All clearly marked in the application submitted by a lawyer.
Last update was no timescale. Its a nightmare. We could understand better if we were told the reason the application processing is not straightforward.
Good luck
A couple of ' processing of application not straightforward ' emailed.
We have never been asked to clarify anything or provide more information or documents. They have confirmed they have sufficient documents. We also had the emailed about a decision before 31October.
I dont believe the application to be a difficult one, already confirmed genuine relationship, applicant already been in the UK twice on visitor visa and we aheard to all rules. Sponsors owns on home for years, as has a long term job above the required earning. All clearly marked in the application submitted by a lawyer.
Last update was no timescale. Its a nightmare. We could understand better if we were told the reason the application processing is not straightforward.
Good luck
Thankfully we have now received our visa.
This was 100 working days and 20 weeks from the biometrics. Decision made 17 Nov 17 and passport collected.
Good luck to everyone waiting keep patient and keep asking questions about the application and hopefully you hear soon.
Nov 21st 2017, 5:53 pm
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Re: MERGED: Spouse Visa Issues with Sheffield +Spouse Visa Chat Thread.
Update
Recieved 2 emails today to collect passport. Will be collecting tomorrow morning 🤞please pray for me really nervous
Recieved 2 emails today to collect passport. Will be collecting tomorrow morning 🤞please pray for me really nervous
Nov 21st 2017, 10:28 pm
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Re: MERGED: Spouse Visa Issues with Sheffield +Spouse Visa Chat Thread.
Over 200 working days and still waiting. Took Biometrics on February 7. Applied from Ghana. Anyone in my categories?
Nov 21st 2017, 10:50 pm
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Re: MERGED: Spouse Visa Issues with Sheffield +Spouse Visa Chat Thread.
I've been watching this thread for the past 12 weeks while waiting patiently to hear back about my husband's visa, and I love the support that everyone gives on here. My situation is - my husband did his biometrics in Toronto on 25.08.17 and received the email confirmation that it has been assigned to a case worker in Sheffield on 10.09.17.
I contacted UKVI customer service number last Wednesday 15th November and was told that a decision had been made on our application on Sun 12th November and we should get an email soon. My husband paid for UPS delivery to his house, so we keep checking the UPS tracking number also and still no updates. I felt really happy last week to be told a decision has been made, but as time goes on I'm just getting more angry and impatient - why haven't they emailed us or sent his passport back yet if they made a decision over a week ago?
If anyone else is in a similar situation please share, I'm getting very antsy
I contacted UKVI customer service number last Wednesday 15th November and was told that a decision had been made on our application on Sun 12th November and we should get an email soon. My husband paid for UPS delivery to his house, so we keep checking the UPS tracking number also and still no updates. I felt really happy last week to be told a decision has been made, but as time goes on I'm just getting more angry and impatient - why haven't they emailed us or sent his passport back yet if they made a decision over a week ago?
If anyone else is in a similar situation please share, I'm getting very antsy
I am in the same situation as your husband right now... same date and everything also received decision email last week and got told 'With regards to your query, If you do not recieve the documents by November 23, 2017, please reply this e-mail and request escalation on return of documents'
Am still waiting
Nov 22nd 2017, 12:18 am
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Thankfully we have now received our visa.
This was 100 working days and 20 weeks from the biometrics. Decision made 17 Nov 17 and passport collected.
Good luck to everyone waiting keep patient and keep asking questions about the application and hopefully you hear soon.
This was 100 working days and 20 weeks from the biometrics. Decision made 17 Nov 17 and passport collected.
Good luck to everyone waiting keep patient and keep asking questions about the application and hopefully you hear soon.
It's really happy to hear you got your visa. I'm also same like your timeline I did my biometrics on 7th July 2017 but I didn't receive any email from HO. Not even 31st October mail or case not straightforward email. I'm on 97 business days for today from the biometrics. Don't know how long I have to wait. Now your stressful and painful waiting is over. Wish you all the best and good luck for your future. You can celebrate Christmas and new year together with your loved once. Thanks for all your updates. Just one more thing to clarify. Have you contacted home office by email or call to check your application status?
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Nov 22nd 2017, 8:32 am
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Re: MERGED: Spouse Visa Issues with Sheffield +Spouse Visa Chat Thread.
Hi!!
I am in the same situation as your husband right now... same date and everything also received decision email last week and got told 'With regards to your query, If you do not recieve the documents by November 23, 2017, please reply this e-mail and request escalation on return of documents'
Am still waiting
I am in the same situation as your husband right now... same date and everything also received decision email last week and got told 'With regards to your query, If you do not recieve the documents by November 23, 2017, please reply this e-mail and request escalation on return of documents'
Am still waiting
Where have you applied from? Are you going to pick your documents up from a visa centre or have you paid for delivery?