how long do the Home office usually give their decision on a spouse visa?

Discussion in 'UK Visa and Immigration Help' started by Shanaz, Dec 3, 2015.

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  1. Shanaz
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    Hello Guys!

    I'm just wondering how long does it usually take to have a decision on a spouse visa? I handed my application and biometrics at VFS Cebu last Oct 27 and until now I still didn't get any email coming from them. I know that usually takes 2-4 months but upon reading some of the threads they usually got a decision within 3 weeks after they lodge their application. Oh dear! this drives me crazy.. Hopefully I can have the decision soonest time possible.
    Shanaz, Dec 3, 2015
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  2. ChoiAndJohn
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    ChoiAndJohn Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    My application took 30 working days. Others have taken longer. You have to be patient you've barely been waiting 4 working weeks.
    ChoiAndJohn, Dec 3, 2015
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  3. Aromulus
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    Every application is taken on its own merit, some may require some further investigation thus leading to delays for every one else.
    So, I wouldn't start panicking or loose sleep over it.
    I know very well, that the wait can be mentally crippling and most annoying, but that is the way it is, am afraid....

    Good luck.
    Aromulus, Dec 3, 2015
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  4. Shanaz
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    yeah cant do nothing about it.. All I need to do is wait and be more patient! :)
    Shanaz, Dec 3, 2015
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  5. Shanaz
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    You've got some point there @Aromulus. If you wouldn't mind me asking what are some instances that would lead to further investigation? Sorry for being such a nuisance.
    Shanaz, Dec 3, 2015
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  6. Aromulus
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    Difficult to say, really.

    It could be anything or nothing.
    The only thing one can do is to wait and hope that everything that was submitted was present and correct.

    My wife and I, had to wait exactly 6 months for a EU Family Permit. But I knew from the start that they would not let us wait any less...
    So, we waited.
    Aromulus, Dec 3, 2015
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  7. Anne
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    Anne Well-Known Member Trusted Member

    Hello Shanaz. It's also worth pointing out that you should also check your junk mail. Good luck! :)
    Anne, Dec 3, 2015
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  8. Shanaz
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    I guess you're right, all I can do now is hope, pray and wait. :)
    Shanaz, Dec 3, 2015
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  9. Shanaz
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    Hi Anne! I've been doing that all the time.... like every hour been checking my email both the inbox and junk mail.. crazy really.. hehehe
    Shanaz, Dec 3, 2015
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  10. portia
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    would we only get an email or are we also be receiving a text for confirmation of the documents? just wondering coz i think i read somewhere here that some received a text and an email
    portia, Dec 3, 2015
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  11. Shanaz
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    hi @portia! I'm not really sure I'm afraid. In my case, I paid for the SMS service, later that day when I applied, I received a message from VFS through SMS that my visa application has been forwarded to UKVI.

    Probably the UKVI people will send a message if they have made a decision through email and if you avail the SMS service, they will send it to you as well via SMS. That's what I reckon. o_O:lol:
    Shanaz, Dec 3, 2015
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  12. Nickel
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    To me the wait from biometrics and decision has not bothered me a bit, but it was the waiting days from when you got an email ,decision has been made, and the delivery or pick up date is the craziest.o_O
    Nickel, Dec 3, 2015
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  13. ChoiAndJohn
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    Text service seems unreliable. We registered for texts and received emails and no texts. You may as well forget about it. What will be, will be.
    ChoiAndJohn, Dec 4, 2015
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  14. portia
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    hi @Shanaz any updates with your visa?
    portia, Dec 7, 2015
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  15. Shanaz
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    Hello there @portia! I haven't got any news yet. Im still waiting for the decision. The result takes ages.. :frust::frust:

    How bout you? Any news on your visa?
    Shanaz, Dec 7, 2015
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  16. portia
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    @Shanaz nothing yet its just 3 weeks ago since i submitted my application but hoping to get it before xmas vacay starts
    portia, Dec 7, 2015
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  17. kolmeberto
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    we submitted our application last Nov. 4 and havent recieve any email or txt message from them.. Still waiting for the goodnews..
    kolmeberto, Dec 7, 2015
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  18. Methersgate
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    Methersgate Well-Known Member Lifetime Member

    Ours (fiancee visa) took 35 working days.
    Methersgate, Dec 7, 2015
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  19. Katezo
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    I lodged my application in Vfs second week of Nov...I made an inquiry regarding the status of my application yesterday and I only got an automated-reply email saying my application has not been reviewed by an ECO...hope will get good news from them soon..
    Katezo, Dec 8, 2015
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  20. Shanaz
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    hi guys! i received an email yesterday and its really bugging me. does anyone here received same email as this?

    Manila Ref: MNL/******
    Online Application Number: GWF*********
    Applicant’s Name: XXXXXXX,XXXXX


    Dear Mr/ Ms XXXXX

    Re: Notification that your visa application will not be processed within our service standards

    Thank you for your UK visa application which is now under consideration. We aim to process non settlement applications within 15 working days and settlement applications within 60 working days, unless you have opted for one of our priority services.

    We apologise that we have been unable to meet these targets at this time. There are a number of reasons why we may not be able to meet our processing targets. We regret we are unable to give you a more detailed information whilst we are processing your application. You will be notified of the outcome of your application once your application has been decided.

    Please do not go to the visa application centre until you have been advised that your passport is ready for collection.

    This is an automated message - do not respond to this email address as incoming mail is not answered. You will find our contact details at www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk

    Yours sincerely

    Manila Visa Hub
    UK Visas and Immigration

    Home Office
    British Embassy Manila
    https://www.gov.uk/visas-immigration


    WHAT DOES THIS EMAIL TRYING TO IMPLY? IM FREAKING OUT RIGHT NOW.. :(:(:(:cry::cry::cry:
    Last edited: Dec 9, 2015
    Shanaz, Dec 9, 2015
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