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Congratulations! I've been looking through this forum generally as a means of reassuarance since I sent in my application for a UK Spousal Visa. I had meticulously got all the documents in order but was so paranoid and nervous cos of all the stories I read in the guardian Uk about crazy Home Office decisions. I am pleased to announce that today my passport was returned to me with my visa stamped and a letter with details of my Biometric Residence permit. I had hoped that my extensive positive UK history would work in my favour and we thank God it did. Below is a timeline of my application.

(Priority)
Biometrics July 19th
Sent documents July 27th
Documents delivered to Sheffield August 1st
Email acknowledgement from Sheffield August 7th
TLS email with passport ready October 3rd
Passport dispatched October 3rd
Passport received with visa October 5th

Tbh i am unsure if the Priority thing is worth it, the whole process took 10 weeks, with priority. So just 2 weeks shy of the 12 week limit. I did however notice recently on the website, there is an extra column in the time limit which now reads a maximum time of 90 working days - so i don't know maybe it might be worth it afterall.

The advice I would give to others currently applying, read the policy guidance for everything and read how decisions are made on visas, it really pays. Think like an Entry Clearance Officer and make sure everything they ask for is included and then some! I wish you all the best xx

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Nairalanders please you all should help me to thank Jehovah God the most high for his faithfulness and mercy. I got my spousal visa today!!! My joy knows no bound. I want to thank all the wonderful people in the house who have helped keep the forum alive, giving practical advice and direction. May God bless you all. I've always said it that you can never go wrong when you follow all the great advice coming from this house and backing it up with prayer. Thank you all once again.

Please my timeline.
Spousal visa (non priority) wife

8th June........ submitted my biometric
19th June....... Hubby sent supporting documents
28th June....... acknowledgment email from Sheffield
8th September........ decision made email from TLS
passport sent by courier the same day. Been that it was a weekend I got the passport on Monday 11th September and behold my visa was granted.

My advice to all about to apply, take your time to read this tread from the very beginning and make note. It is a time we'll spent