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Discussion in 'Introduce Yourself' started by Temma, May 29, 2020.

  1. Temma
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    Temma New Member

    Hi everyone, I signed up on here mainly for a little moral support and also because I could learn something about my current situation. I am a British citizen from the Wigan area. I married a Filipina in November 2019 and I am now in the process of completing her settlement visa so she can come to England. I have jumped through all the necessary hoops (I think) and I have completed the application form. She has had her TB test and successfully completed her IELTS English test. I'm a little paranoid that I may have forgotten something even though I think have collected all the required documentation. I am more concerned about the effects that the Covid19 situation will have on the 30 day limit on her arrival into the UK assuming of course the application is successful. Also of concern is the 6 month expiry date of her TB test which will expire at the end of August.
    Also I have not heard any news about when the visa processing centre in Manila might re-open.
    Anyway thanks for listening - I will more than happy to lend an ear to anyone else's experience on the basis that maybe I could at least listen and learn a few things along the way!
  2. bigmac
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    bigmac Well-Known Member Trusted Member


    hello--welcome to the forum.
    i dont think there is any point in submitting the application just yet. Hopefully things will get better before the TB test expires.
  3. oss
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    oss Somewhere Staff Member

    Hi Temma, welcome to the forum :welcome:
  4. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    Hi and welcome, another north westerner!
    Yes you will have to watch the TB expiry date!
    Here is a link that you can use to see when the biometric centres are open in the Philippines at present it looks as though June 1st is the opening date
    https://www.vfsglobal.com/en/individuals/covid-19-customer-advisories.html
    In terms of your application at present I would allow in the area of 8 to 12 weeks from your application date to a decision
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  5. Jim
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    Jim Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    Hi Temma, welcome from a Bolton lad living the dream in the Philippines under lockdown.
  6. Macchiato
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    Macchiato Member

    Welcome to the site Temma! :) Let's pray things return to normality safely and you can think of a brighter future with your missus soon! :D

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