Permanent PRIORITY SPOUSE VISA timeline, questions and log.

I'm just curious, do you all think that the US applications are processed by a certain team or specific handlers? I work on a contract where  the case handlers process depending on type of applicant....

Thanks!!! August 16th! Preparing to wait awhile to have that visa in hand but I have a feeling the back log of Decided apps will get mailed back really soon!

Congratuldtions!


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OMG, just checked after sending last message annnnnndddd....

Congratulations! 

OMG, just checked after sending last message annnnnndddd....


The next agonising wait to see if approved begins!!

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Congrats!! 

Updated 19th August.  Centralised rolling log. Please let me know if I have missed your update and I will amend. Matt.
Please post your timeline - the larger the sample the better the data for everyone.
We especially welcome people who are nice, positive and collaborative during this not-very-nice process.

non-USA Priority Spouse Visa Applications.
Date received by Sheffield email "A"/ Username / Date of Decision Email or tracker update "B" / Business Days from "A"to"B"
April-18  Fronge                                       From Germany.
April-20  BK JK July-13              56BD    From India. 
April-24  mkak July-13                56BD    From Singapore. Tracker updated (no email). Visa in hand July-19.
April-24  MarkandEbony Jul-13  55BD    From Hong Kong.       
April-27  Yankelona July-21        59BD    From Spain.
May-04   battlemagick July-23   55BD   From Singapore. Tracker updated. Visa in hand July-27.
May-05   Kash July-21                54BD   From India.
May-08   KhorolSing July-24      54BD   From Singapore.
May-28   livelytania Aug-9          59BD   From Canada.
June-1    withnail961 July-13      30BD   From Australia. **MP told us Aus applications are processed preferentially like USA**
June-8    Suzane-muz Aug-15    48BD   From Tunisia.
June-8    ARUBA                                     From Poland.
June-13  Zunis                                         From Pakistan.
June-14  AussieInUK July-30      32BD   From Australia.  **MP told us Aus applications are processed preferentially like USA**
June-22  teaforcakies                              From Singapore.
July-3     Angy9 Aug-5                24BD   From Russia.  Fiancé visa.
July-13   Mellyd1                                     From Israel. 
July-18   Aspecmae                                 From Singapore.

USA Priority Spouse Visa Applications.
 - March 2017 Average 20 Business Days. March range 14BD-30BD (16 applications).
 - April 2017 Average 30 Business Days. April range 19BD-54BD (25 applications).
 - May 2017 Average 31 Business Days. May range 11BD-54BD (32 applications).
 - June 2017 Average 26 Business Days. June range 14BD-50BD (18 applications).
 - July 2017 (15 Applications).
Date received by Sheffield email "A"/ Username / Date of Decision Email or tracker update "B" / Business Days from "A"to"B"
May-01   Alyssa   June-01           21BD
May-05   Rschaudh June-16       29BD   Newborn settlement visa.
May-05   dbendick   June-26      35BD
May-05   Globalmama July-14    49BD   Additional docs requested (June-23). New Zealand applicant from NYC.           
May-08   Vik   May-31                 16BD
May-08   Windle June-29            37BD   
May-08   mb July-23                   53BD 
May-08   40GreenGrapes June3038BD   Retroactively upgraded to Priority (June-2).
May-08   BeeAllen June-27         35BD   
May-10   EmilyUK July-26           54BD   Initially sent to wrong processing centre address in Sheffield.
May-10   Kaybees June-26          32BD   
May-11   ReturningHome June1  14BD
May-12   Kris107   June-21          27BD
May-12   Charmskac10 June-5    15BD
May-15   AmericanMom July-3    34BD   Retroactively upgraded to Priority (June-2).
May-15   whit92   May-31            11BD
May-15   chaitealatte June-28     31BD
May-17   LeapLiz  June-28          29BD
May-17   Adamdp89 July-28       51BD
May-18   new-yorkshire June-27 27BD
May-18   Ziltoid555 Aug-2           53BD   Additional tax docs requested (June-16).
May-22   hgkg         June-27        25BD   
May-23   GerrittP     June-20       19BD
May-23   ahindocha  June-26      23BD
May-24   amber.cameron July-3147BD   Retroactively upgraded to Priority (July-8).
May-25   pondxrs     June-27       22BD   
May-26   goldenstatecate/DRich Aug-4 49BD Retroactively upgraded to Priority (June-30).
May-30   tazzymundo July-3        24BD    
May-30   hne   July-3                    24BD   Retroactively upgraded to Priority (June-20).
May-31   quinoaeggroll July-3      33BD
May-31   LKP   June-19                13BD
May-31   leanne1989  June-27     19BD 
June-1    tjkreg  July-3                  22BD   
June-2    saie09   July-4                22BD                           
June-5    sunshineusa July-6        23BD 
June-7    Brenna1017 Aug-16       50BD   Retroactively upgraded to Priority (July-1).
June-8    cathnjes Aug-17             50BD   Requested Priority receipt (Aug-8), possibly placed in non-priority queue?.
June-9    jckane8118 July-6         19BD     
June-12  Richie July-4                 17BD
June-13  SHL2017 July-28          33BD     
June-13  Sweetserenity July-29  33BD     Retroactively upgraded to Priority (July-8).
June-14  Robinsnc July-11         19BD
June-15  DustinDep  July-13       20BD     Work necessary on financials. 
June-15  jessica321 July-10        17BD     
June-16  Janette Phillips July-11 17BD     
June-16  PhoebesMum July-6     14BD
June-16  rmky2UK Aug-7             36BD 
June-26  Mamamia July-31          25BD   India passport holder applying from US.
June-27  Jonnyo Aug-2                26BD
June-30  foundinblank July-31     21BD
July-3     Sheeple87 Aug-4           24BD
July-3     THOLMES Aug-4           24BD
July-7     agaweda July-31           16BD
July-7     scene316 Aug-7            21BD 
July-11   rdoherty15
July-12   narphtx
July-12   Sez29 Aug-9                 20BD 
July-13   kayeffdee
July-13   Irisbetty                             Children's visa
July-14   Hwmcb
July-17   boothnation                   
July-18   usuk2983
July-20   kristeenvf
July-20   susanjc
July-26   rbcuy
July-31   alwayswishful
Aug-2     margo
Aug-2     KH3PP3125 
Aug-7     Sarah713
Aug-9     afletcher990
Aug-14   jbrun85
Aug-15   SiJames
Aug-17   101paperclips
Aug-17   samdhyne

The tracker:  https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/app/visa_application/checkvisastatus
The format "GWF012345678" is not in the guidance but has worked previously:   https://i.imgur.com/x2tm04k.png    

Things you wish you had known about the UK thread: http://talk.uk-yankee.com/index.php?topic=104.0

I tried to access my tls tracker account but every time I have to put my GWF number it said this number was used by other applicant it's weird neither me or my husband registered into the tls account before
So can't track my passport with tls now
I have to sit down and waiting for this SMS or email


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OMG, just checked after sending last message annnnnndddd....


The next agonising wait to see if approved begins!!

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oh my god CONGRATULATIONS!!!! i have such a good intuition )) i said we will see decisions any day now )) xxxxxx  i was out all day, trying to stay occupied and don't think about the tracker , even dough i could not resist and checked it three times LOL 

26 days for us!!! We are half way there :-))))) hoping to see some movement in September! I am so over the month of August!


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Keeping fingers crossed for everyone x
I felt the same about month of July! Lots of emotions back then, that is when reality hit and i saw on this amazing forum that i will be waiting until month of August. My fiance's MP said how it is not fair that third party TLS etc are advertising the aim of 15 working days when Home Office cannot meet that at the moment (guideline) .

Keeping fingers crossed for everyone x
I felt the same about month of July! Lots of emotions back then, that is when reality hit and i saw on this amazing forum that i will be waiting until month of August. My fiance's MP said how it is not fair that third party TLS etc are advertising the aim of 15 working days when Home Office cannot meet that at the moment (guideline) .

How many days for you ?


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How many days for you ?


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Tomorrow (Monday) 52 nd working day, priority. This coming week i think we will see a lot more decisions then in the previous 2 weeks, when lot of ECOs went on holiday. How many days are you waiting j2j?

Tomorrow (Monday) 52 nd working day, priority. This coming week i think we will see a lot more decisions then in the previous 2 weeks, when lot of ECOs went on holiday. How many days are you waiting j2j?

It's been about 27 BDs, but this is on NP for an application made from the US for a US citizen, I am hoping we are half way there have another 20 something days to go!


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Because of UKVI I hate the weekend now



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Because of UKVI I hate the weekend now



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Hhahahahahahaha  I told my fiance that I cannot wait for Monday, hahaha I am now counting hours until Monday )) Suzane we think alike lol 
Really hoping they will send the passports to the people that are waiting, that got green trackers. Mine still not recognized, but I am sure this week it will turn green. I really hope this week! Fingers crossed for everyone xxx

It's been about 27 BDs, but this is on NP for an application made from the US for a US citizen, I am hoping we are half way there have another 20 something days to go!


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It will happen soon, I am sure, lets hope they are clearing the backlog now...Hang in there, it will happen soon, this amazing forum really helps in many ways. xo

Recently came
Across this:
Great to see this family finally reunited after an excruciating wait! The power of media!

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/aug/17/american-nhs-surgeon-adopted-sons-granted-visas-patrick-thies-home-office





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