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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3330 on: April 25, 2018, 06:05:15 PM »
The waiting is tough but I'm sure all will be fine.  This is all very exciting...try your best to see it as such!  Did they send a link or update on when it will be sent UPS?

Yes, it's been picked up from Sheffield.  I expect it will arrive on Friday.
Married December 31, 2017
Online Application Submitted:  February 1, 2018
Biometrics completed:  February 5, 2018
Application received in Sheffield:  February 9, 2018
Email from Sheffield:  February 12, 2018
Decision Email Received: April 25, 2018
Passports returned:  April 30, 2018


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3331 on: April 25, 2018, 06:07:06 PM »
Yes, it's been picked up from Sheffield.  I expect it will arrive on Friday.

That's not bad at all!  At least you don't have to wait over the weekend.  Good luck- I'm sure you won't need it though.  ;)
UK: Spousal Visa- Non-Priority
Applying from: Atlanta, USA
Online Application Date: February 13, 2018
Biometrics Date: February 16, 2018
Application Received in Sheffield: February 26
Email from Sheffield Acknowledging Receipt: February 28
Not-Straightforward Email: None
Decision Made Email: May 9
Verdict: APPROVED!


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3332 on: April 25, 2018, 06:50:36 PM »
It is so exciting to see people get their emails (esp. because they are so close to mine :) ).

I wish you all the best! Can't wait to see all those acceptances :)
Visa Timeline

Submitted Non- Priority Spouse Visa Online: 4 Feb 2018
Biometrics Appointment: 15 Feb 2018
Documents Received in Sheffield: 20 Feb 2018
Decision Made Email: 9 May 2018 (54 Business Days)
Decision: Accepted! 10 May 2018
Moving to UK: 5 July 2018


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3333 on: April 25, 2018, 08:07:17 PM »
I just got the email. It’s on its way. This is business day 51.
Congratulations! How exciting. Great news. I’m only at about day 25 and seriously losing it.
1st App Mailed: 03/14/18 STANDARD
Decision Made: 07/02/18(70 WD)
Decision: Denial
2nd App Mailed to NYC: 05/23/19 PRIORITY
Docs Arrived NYC: 05/28/19
Email to UKVI: 07/31/19
Email Recd to send Priority receipt: 08/02/19 (48 WD)
Visa Received: 08/09/19


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3334 on: April 26, 2018, 06:33:51 PM »
 :\\\'( another day gone BD 55
UK: Spousal Visa- Non-Priority
Applying from: Germany
Online Application Date: February 7, 2018
Biometrics Date: February 7, 2018
Application Received UKVI: February 8
Not-Straightforward Email: May 4 BD 60
Refusal: May 9 BD 62


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3335 on: April 26, 2018, 06:35:38 PM »
:\\\'( another day gone BD 55

You are honestly at the worst part of the waiting. I'm betting you will hear very soon, within the next few business days since you are getting very close to the 60 day mark. It's impossible, but try to think about other things so that you aren't solely focused on this!
Type of Application: Settlement Spouse Visa (non priority)
Met Husband: 10 September 2015
Got married: 13 October 2017
Online application: 26 Nov 2017
Decision email received: 8 March 2018 (68 BD)
Passport received: 12 March 2018 - APPROVED!
Arrived in the UK: 31 March 2018
FLR(M) Extension Submitted: 15 September 2020
Submitted Documents and Biometrics via IDV: 8 October 2020
FLR(M) Approval: 30 December 2020
SET(M) Submitted: 15 July 2023
Submitted Docs & Biometrics: 10 August 2023
SET (M) Approved: 13 October 2023


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3336 on: April 26, 2018, 06:37:36 PM »
You are honestly at the worst part of the waiting. I'm betting you will hear very soon, within the next few business days since you are getting very close to the 60 day mark. It's impossible, but try to think about other things so that you aren't solely focused on this!

I agree!!  You are getting so close!  Try to hang in there...Easier said than done, I know.  :(
UK: Spousal Visa- Non-Priority
Applying from: Atlanta, USA
Online Application Date: February 13, 2018
Biometrics Date: February 16, 2018
Application Received in Sheffield: February 26
Email from Sheffield Acknowledging Receipt: February 28
Not-Straightforward Email: None
Decision Made Email: May 9
Verdict: APPROVED!


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3337 on: April 27, 2018, 10:29:53 AM »
Anyone heard anything the last couple of days?? I'm only at BD 19 and it's killing me! Spent one week with my husband since I married him  :\\\'(
Visa type: Spouse visa, non-priority
Biometrics: 23rd March 2018
Supporting docs received in Sheffield: 28th March 2018
Confirmation email: 3rd April 2018
Application not straight forward email: None
Decision email: 21st June 2018 (56BD)
Decision received/Passport returned: 25th June 2018 (approved)


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3338 on: April 27, 2018, 10:53:38 AM »
Today is BD 56 for me. This week has been by far the worst. And now it's Friday! I'll still have hope until about 6pm here, then I'm sure the office is closed. I've never dreaded the weekend like this before! My husband and all my stuff is in England. We had to move out of our apartment. I am lucky to be with family.
UK: Spousal Visa- Non-Priority
Applying from: Germany
Online Application Date: February 7, 2018
Biometrics Date: February 7, 2018
Application Received UKVI: February 8
Not-Straightforward Email: May 4 BD 60
Refusal: May 9 BD 62


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3339 on: April 27, 2018, 11:02:07 AM »
Today is BD 56 for me. This week has been by far the worst. And now it's Friday! I'll still have hope until about 6pm here, then I'm sure the office is closed. I've never dreaded the weekend like this before! My husband and all my stuff is in England. We had to move out of our apartment. I am lucky to be with family.

That's a long time – I'm sure you'll hear soon, hang on in there! My husband is the one applying, I'm the spouse in the UK. Luckily he has family he is living with as we had to stop living together 2 years ago now when I moved back to the UK :( I keep filling in the details to email them but I know its a complete waste of time and useless so I end up not contacting them – just think it may make me feel better haha!
Visa type: Spouse visa, non-priority
Biometrics: 23rd March 2018
Supporting docs received in Sheffield: 28th March 2018
Confirmation email: 3rd April 2018
Application not straight forward email: None
Decision email: 21st June 2018 (56BD)
Decision received/Passport returned: 25th June 2018 (approved)


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3340 on: April 27, 2018, 11:17:56 AM »
I called once. Useless. I emailed once. Useless. Then I found this forum  :)
UK: Spousal Visa- Non-Priority
Applying from: Germany
Online Application Date: February 7, 2018
Biometrics Date: February 7, 2018
Application Received UKVI: February 8
Not-Straightforward Email: May 4 BD 60
Refusal: May 9 BD 62


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3341 on: April 27, 2018, 11:19:55 AM »
( I keep filling in the details to email them but I know its a complete waste of time and useless so I end up not contacting them – just think it may make me feel better haha!

Resist the temptation!  ;)


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3342 on: April 27, 2018, 11:36:56 AM »
That's a long time – I'm sure you'll hear soon, hang on in there! My husband is the one applying, I'm the spouse in the UK. Luckily he has family he is living with as we had to stop living together 2 years ago now when I moved back to the UK :( I keep filling in the details to email them but I know its a complete waste of time and useless so I end up not contacting them – just think it may make me feel better haha!

Type on here instead!  Much cheaper and more useful.  :)

Honestly, try to tuck in for a wait.  Get out, enjoy the fresh air and longer days.  Sending an email or calling isn't going to make things move any faster.  It'll just make you feel like "you've done something."


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3343 on: April 27, 2018, 12:27:17 PM »
Anyone heard anything the last couple of days?? I'm only at BD 19 and it's killing me! Spent one week with my husband since I married him  :\\\'(
I was in the same boat as you while waiting. It isn't easy! We ended up planning a week together for our 1 year anniversary as we were still waiting when that rolled around, and it really helped to see each other again. Be patient, it takes time but you will be together again!


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3344 on: April 27, 2018, 01:36:48 PM »
Well, I was scheduled to receive the package today, but it's being retained in the UPS warehouse in Louisville, allegedly for customs inspection.  I am told "scheduled delivery information is not available a this time.  Please check back later."  And there I was thinking it would all be over today...
Married December 31, 2017
Online Application Submitted:  February 1, 2018
Biometrics completed:  February 5, 2018
Application received in Sheffield:  February 9, 2018
Email from Sheffield:  February 12, 2018
Decision Email Received: April 25, 2018
Passports returned:  April 30, 2018


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