Hi Guys can anybody guide me pls my wifes UK visa application has been delayed for a number of months in the meantime her father passed away is there a procedure in place to inform the home office to grant her a "compassionate" visa thanks
As long as you applied for the second one then don't worry about delays, or are you wanting to return to the phils
so--i'm assuming that--for whatever reason--she is not able to proceed with her 2nd flr application at this stage? and she wants to return to the Philis for the funeral? best phone UKVI for a definite decision.
I guess technically without a valid BRP the journey cannot commence. As suggested contact UKVI and see if they can afford some special dispensation though I haven't personally heard of that happening. Keep us posted if you do contact them. Good luck.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/border-force/about/complaints-procedure Try this link. I used it to ask a question and opened up the e mail by stating "This is not a complaint" they did respond I would open up with asking why your 2nd application has been delayed and then explain the death in the family explain to them what you want to do. Good Luck
Sorry to hear of your loss. I could be wrong and wouldn't want to risk it myself, but I thought your wife's status in the UK would remain the same whilst a decision is being made. My wife's employer wanted to suspend her from working until a decision was made until I got her to suggest they call the UKVI employer helpline and they confirmed her right to stay and work in the UK continued prior to the decision. As such she should have a letter confirming the application has been received and a decision pending? Check with the UKVI using the number Bigmac posted earlier first though. I'd like to think she can travel, though a worst case scenario is that an unfavourable decision is made whilst she's abroad and is then refused reentry. Good luck
I'm sorry to hear of your situation. That must be difficult. You could approach the UKVI and request the application be fast-tracked on compassionate grounds but to be honest I wouldn't hold out much hope. Although UK law does provide for some categories of 'emergency' in the visa process, funerals do not appear to be considered. I have not been able to find any documentation or evidence supporting the concept of an emergency visa as described. Although her right to remain in the country and work is unaltered whilst her application is in process, that does not extend to her ability to travel. She will be find it difficult to re-enter the UK without a valid BRP - and she will find it hard to get a replacement BRP from abroad since the only mechanism to obtain it, is via the BRP(RC) form which is filled in when the BRP is lost or stolen - which it very clearly has not been, and hence I would suggest that she does not travel without one. However, I realize that this is a parents funeral and difficult to miss. I believe there is one way. BRP documents are not checked when she exits the UK - because the immigration controls are on the 'entrance' side. If you have already made the application, then the only practical way that she can attend the funeral is to fly without her BRP and remain in the Philippines until you receive the replacement BRP in the UK. Then you can DHL it to her in the Philippines and she can return.
Sorry to hear such sad news. I would agree with @ChoiAndJohn suggestion. No one checks the brp when you leave the UK. So if you have already applied for the flr (m) and just waiting for a decision, she can chance it by going to ph ahead of the decision. You can then send the brp via dhl or bring it to her personally. It also means you can handle a few things from your end - ie calling the home office or getting in touch with your MP etc. One BF member applied for flr(m) by post and she received the decision a few weeks ago after 6 weeks of waiting. I hope you can get it sorted.
Hi Bruce, this is an old thread but I’m unfortunately facing a similar problem now. My mom’s health has gone quickly downhill and we’re afraid she doesn’t have much time left. I would like to come home to be with her at this time but I’m currently awaiting the decision on my second flrm application. Due to covid 19 the it could take another couple of months to receive my new BRP. I have already emailed the home office but have hear nothing back yet regarding leaving due to compassionate reasons. May I ask what happened in your case, whether or not your wife was able to come home for her fathers funeral?
