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ChinenyeOsi:
Good day everyone. Please i have a very urgent question about this uk spouse visa.

I applied a week ago from V.I, Lagos. My documents were alright but there are two problems.

1. I didn't do the TB test or include the certificate
2. My proof of English is my bsc and I haven't collected the certificate as I didn't school in Nigeria. I submitted school fees receipts showing I paid for all 4 years though and letter showing I was not indebted to the school financially.

I called uk visa customer care and they sent an email to Sheffield on my behalf and said Sheffield will write me back with instructions as to whether I can still submit any document or not as my application is already ongoing and I have received an email saying that they've started consideration.
However, a family friend advised that I just send the TB certificate to them before they ask..

Please help me guys.. I'm confused about this and also what are the chances of being granted the visa in this situation. My husband and I do not want to lose that money and we've been away from each other since our wedding in March..

Did you by any chance go through this forum or other forums before you put in the application or you spoke to a lawyer who said you could do without those documents?

I think the best you can do is wait for them to get back to you for what you can do...

As it is now everything has been submitted...lets hope and pray everything goes well as those documents you missed out are very important.

Good luck!

Portsmouth86:
@Batba1

for my husband to come to the UK I bought Royal Air Maroc, stop in Casablanca (2hr stop) a one way cost about £320 booked it Mon 8th Feb for travel on Saturday 13th Feb, so very close to departure date, also out of season.

It all depends when you book it, eg we are now in peak season for flights

Yea thanks a lot...same flight now goes for about £440...very understandable its peak time for them

mizbee:
Congratulation @Batba. Have u tried to check Medview Airline? Der tickets are kind of ok.

Thanks a lot for your support throughout the process...God bless!!!

Yea they are reasonable tbh...thank you!

Lexusgs430:
If medview is £550 then it's best to fly direct. But Gatwick is your destination.
Goodluck

Sure thank you!

Lexusgs430:
Seems the cheaper alternatives are other African routes. I think Portsmouth86 bought Ethiopian Airlines or Air Maroc. They seem the only routes with pocket friendly prices.
Come September, tickets would be around the £393 plus.

Yea boss...I knew about air Maroc as well but a one way now costs about £450...I think il just do medview for like £550

EZAKY:
after 90 working days of waiting for my uk settlement visa, we called and they said they couldn't track my application, i also sent an email and below is their response, the information i gave is correct, i dont know why they cant track the application.

Thank you for contacting the UK Visas and Immigration International Enquiry
Service.We understand that you would like to know about the current status of your
visa application. I have tracked the status GWF and date of birth
and found that there are no current updates. This could be
because your application was submitted recently or the details that you
have provided above are incorrect.

my application was submitted march 9th and document received by them on the 13th of march. Any suggestions on what we sld do? my hubby wanted to contact their MP but since it wasn't 120 days yet i told him not to.

Sorry to hear you've Bn waiting for that long...you will hear good news very soon by Gods grace

Lexusgs430:
When you intend travelling? Have you tried KLM?

Am actually ready

Klm not saying anything less than 900 quid for the next 2wks at least... summer madness

Lexusgs430:
When you intend travelling? Have you tried KLM?

Klm not saying anything less than 900 quid for the next 2wks at least... summer madness

Lol. The share wey Seun go request for copyright ownership and infringements, it's cheaper and best we let it all grow and fester on nairaland forum.
You don pack finish?

Nor worry Bros we go sort Seun when we blow dey sign autograph

Ha ticket nor Dey smile now...almost 500 quid atm

Abi u get better deal ?

Nikesteve:
Alright Mr Lexusgs430 if you don't want to answer my question don't bother yourself okay ....you don't expect me to stop my husband after he as pay for the lawyer to submit my application....so if you feel to important to help then keep your advices to yourself....you are not God already so in my Lord Jesus I trust okay ..I will come back here and share good news to other people that want good thing for others

Hahahahah trust me he's gon be your best friend on this forum after this...hahahaha

Maybe if you read majority of the pages on here you'd understand how he tries to help by easing the tension so in the midst of the worry you can still smile and look at the brighter side to his comments...

I think he was just trying to say the lawyer would most likely not regard you trying to teach him his job...same as you wnt like a client to tell you about ur job. Your lawyer knows best even as you have paid him to do the job.

nor vex Ehn...Biko

Lexusgs430:
Thank you Boss.
You started your enquiry in March and by July 2016, you are smiling all the way to Murtala Mohammed Airport (destination London Heathrow or other UK airports). Did you require a lawyer for any of your application process?

Hahaha no oo...no need for lawyer even though I voluntarily returned in 2014 after having lived in London since 2010, and also with 4 refusals altogether (tier 5) since Feb 2015

It's just down to being honest in the application really and reading this forum from page 1 to the last page haha...time consuming but this material heavy and worth every second!!! Make we publish am nah Abi

Lexusgs430:
Congratulations. Remember to drop something for us before you check out!!!!

No Wahala Bros...Boiz go drop somtin

You are indeed a blessing to this group sir...thank you for very helpful tips and detailed advice...most especially the time you put in this group...I appreciate you.

ur sense of humour nor get part 2...I go learn from you

Country applying from: Nigeria
Type of visa applied for: Settlement-husband (non-priority)
Date application submitted (online or in person): April 19th 2016
Date biometrics taken: April 21st 2016
Date documentation was received by UK Border Agency office: April 22nd 2016
Date supporting documents got delivered by Royal Mail: 27th April 2016
Office location processing your visa: Sheffield
Projected timeline given: Settlement Visa applications within 12 weeks of the application date
Date of documents dispatched: DECISION MADE EMAIL FROM SHEFFIELD ( 19/07/2016)
Date your visa was received: 25 JULY 2016
Date Visa was issued: 13 JULY 2016

UPDATE!!!

GOT MY PASSPORT BACK WITH THE VISA IN IT!!!

Thank you all for the support especially justwise for setting this up. I really do appreciate everyone for contributions throughout the process and good luck to everyone else waiting.

Country applying from: Nigeria
Type of visa applied for: Settlement-husband (non-priority)
Date application submitted (online or in person): April 19th 2016
Date biometrics taken: April 21st 2016
Date documentation was received by UK Border Agency office: April 22nd 2016
Date supporting documents got delivered by Royal Mail: 27th April 2016
Office location processing your visa: Sheffield
Projected timeline given: Settlement Visa applications within 12 weeks of the application date
Date of documents dispatched: DECISION MADE EMAIL FROM SHEFFIELD ( 19/07/2016)
Date your visa was received: 25 JULY 2016
Date Visa was issued: 13 JULY 2016

Caribbeanwify28:
Hi, after you receive the decision made email. Do you then have to wait on a date to collect your passport?

Yes you then wait for another mail telling you it's ready for collection unless you opted for delivery to your address

Portsmouth86:
Your brave to even check for a refund, I couldnt look lol

Didn't AV a choice I guess haha

Portsmouth86:
Lovely news this is the worst part of the waiting, I remember getting so anxious once I got that email, and I thought the 60 days was stressful

Trust me haha...you don't wanna know...like just tell me to pick it up already

No refund...so that's helping me keep calm

UPDATE

I got the 'decision made' email today.

Biometrics on the 21st April...waiting to pick up my passport...no refunds as of now.

Caribbeanwify28:
Hi guys, my husband's settlement visa is now on 63 working days, the biometric was done 20th April. I emailed UKVI on my husbands behalf yesterday and received a reply this morning stating.."I have tracked the status and found that a decision on your application has been delayed whilst further enquiries are being conducted." The waiting is so hard... They've had 63 days to enquire I don't understand what is taking so long. So annoying erghhh

Don't worry it's generic as far as I know...you'll get the decision made email before Friday going by what's on other forums...they are currently doing the ones around the 60 day mark...stay positive...fingers crossed for you...get your bags ready

Ibs45bae:
@batba1 yes I did...

Oh great! What was the outcome if you don't mind me asking?

Ibs45bae:
Evening all...at which stage does theVAF42 appendix two need to be submitted....we haven't seen this form since doing the online registration and my biometric appointment is tomorrow

Were you eventually allowed to pay for priority?

obabola123:
Congratulate me, just collect my visa now. Brb soon.

Congratulations!!! Soo happy for you!

miko123:
Hello, I need to understand this please.
If I should get you all right, once IHS is not refund immediately meaning the application is successful right?

No one is 100% sure about that until you get back your passport. But it's been so for recent applications...good luck!

When was your biometrics?

Have you received the 'decision made' email yet?

obabola123:
No, I just received mail today for pick up but I pay carrier to delivered it @ home and I can't stand the waiting again so I should be there tomorrow to pick it up myself.
Them just resume today.
No refund yet, I stay positive.


quote author=Batba1 post=47304121]

Have you gotten back your passport now?

Oh true coz of the holidays...congrats in advance...start looking for tickets haha

obabola123:
Wow, thanks. I don't have IHS fee returned.

Have you gotten back your passport now?

lashani01:
good evening all..just to update you with my application
March 3rd 2016- Online Application submitted
March 24th - attended his Biometric in Lagos
June 21st- Decision made email from Sheffield .
June 21- TLS contact update and email about decision being made.
June 24th- Passport picked up and VISA enclosed

i do not have all the dates as we used a solicitor... ..visa was issued first time with no complications June 14th.....
soooo happy...now looking for tickets for hubby

Thank you to everyone especially Justwise, Portsmouth and Tunderule

Good luck to everyone in the process of application..the amount of support and advise here is second to none

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

obabola123:
Hello, I just receive this from HO now. Can anyone gues what is happening? Am feeling very worry now.

Today is the 57days of my application.
Check below:----

Regarding Visa Application: GWF 

Thank you for applying for a UK visa. Your visa application has been received and is under consideration.  We aim to process non settlement applications within 15 working days (unless you have opted for the Priority Visa service), and settlement applications within 60 working days.

Unfortunately, the processing of your application has not been straightforward and we will be unable to decide your application within our customer service targets. We are continuing to work on your application and aim to make a decision as soon as possible.

We will write to you again if there is any change to this. Please do not attend the Visa Application Centre until you have been advised that your application has been decided and that your passport is ready for collection.

Kind Regards,

Sheffield Visa Section

I won't be surprised if you get a decision made email today...Av seen cases where they send that same email and send decision made email before the end of the day.

You should get a decision by d 60th day or few days after.

Let's be positive and fingers crossed for you...we will all smile in the next few days/weeks.

deept:
God is good. Got mine today.

Longest part of the wait between a decision has been made email(16th) till application ready for pickup (22nd). Decision made exactly 2 weeks(10 working days) after biometrics.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

lashani01:
We submitted on line application on 3rd March but biometrics was submitted on the 24th March. thanks

Have you heard anything yet?

egal22:
Praise God its successful...issued since 14th June....received it today. Thanks to you guys and i pray Gods gonna do it for us all iJn! Am extremely happy.

Congrats once more...soooo happy for you!

miko123:
Hello please, my sponsor is worry.

My question is that '' In case my sponsor was invite for interview and phone questioning'' What are the question home office can ask her please?

Try and read through the entire thread...you will learn a lot as all your answers are here...just take your time and read...so then you can ask more direct questions...

If you need a quick scan to see an instance of interview questions, you can read from page 100 for more recent ones but I STRONGLY advice you read from page 1...good luck!

egal22:
Amen ooo my dear brother..., tension most high...TLS not helping matters at all....got theirs too but stating that they dont know the outcome....
Cant just wait to meet the love of my life and q happy reunion 4 life.

Fingers crossed for you...congrats in advance!