Permanent PRIORITY SPOUSE VISA timeline, questions and log.

It's generally thought they pick a few each month to do quickly to skew the results favourably.... shocking.  As far as doing them in order I am mystified.... How many applications that went in after me have been Decided!

Oh boy, you're right. That's really tough mbmoffat. 

Really hope you hear next week. 

Oh boy, you're right. That's really tough mbmoffat. 

Really hope you hear next week. 

Thanks / tell me about it!.    Just in case you are wondering if its a dodgy application; it's not - Our application is a model application and we used an OISC 3 specialist law firm's Managing Partner (one of the UK's leading Immigration and Human Rights lawyers).  The cash is there, I have a house in the UK and we have two kids, 10 year travel history together.  Every item is covered, mostly in several ways. It's a professionally prepared extremely meticulous application.

It's generally thought they pick a few each month to do quickly to skew the results favourably.... shocking.  As far as doing them in order I am mystified.... How many applications that went in after me have been Decided!

Hang in there sadeeqaty.

U made me smile despite all what happening
Nice Arabic word 🤗
We only have to be patient
U are waiting for too long aswell

Thanks / tell me about it!.    Just in case you are wondering if its a dodgy application; it's not - Our application is a model application and we used an OISC 3 specialist law firm's Managing Partner (one of the UK's leading Immigration and Human Rights lawyers).  The cash is there, I have a house in the UK and we have two kids, 10 year travel history together.  Every item is covered, mostly in several ways. It's a professionally prepared extremely meticulous application.

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Really I can't understand the ukvi until now
Very complicated
Stay strong and hope next week u will be the first decision of the week 🙏🏼

Just so you can add to timeline if you want.....weve just had a letter requesting more docs. Turned up today. Was dated 3rd July.

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If you get refused on the 5 year route what happens? Is it automatic switch to 10 or is it a whole new app and he has to leave?

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If you get refused on the 5 year route what happens? Is it automatic switch to 10 or is it a whole new app and he has to leave?

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If you have a child, they usually qualify you under the 10 year path.  This thread is for priority spouse visas from outside the UK, so processing times won't be relevant unfortunately.

Thank you. Thats good to know they will qualify us under the ten year route. It would be an absolute nightmare if he just had to leave right now.

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My wife got the email from Sheffield yesterday (July 7th). I would have updated this forum then, but I was flying to the UK to start my new job Monday. Ugh...jet lag.

My wife got the email from Sheffield yesterday (July 7th). I would have updated this forum then, but I was flying to the UK to start my new job Monday. Ugh...jet lag.

Congratulations
How much business days? Or when u sent ur file to Sheffield

I'm sorry, the jet lag is hampering my communication skills. The Sheffield email was just confirmation they received the documents.

Doesn't matter and sorry for bitter u I'm just wanted to know how business days u took to got ur decision

Hi Suzanne, I don't think they have their decision, only just the confirmation email from Sheffield. It's not the applicant who has just flown to UK, but their spouse. Not surprised you're confused. It is really hard to make sense of stuff with this ongoing, accumulative stress. My head is all over the place

Trying to centralise posts on this timeline instead of the individual month ones so we don't have to check multiple timelines....

Updated 9th July.  Centralised rolling log.
Anyone new reading this please post your timeline. The more the merrier and the better the info for all.

Priority Spouse Applications 2017 (started March)
March Average 20.25 Business Days. March range 14BD-30BD (16 applications).
April Average 29.75 Business Days. April range 19BD-42BD with one at 54BD (25 applications).
May Average estimated ~28 Business Days with 6 applications pending. May range so far 11BD-43BD (31 applications).

Date received by Sheffield email /  Username  /  Date of Decision Email from Sheffield Business Days taken for Decision Email
May-01   Alyssa   June-01           21BD     
May-05   Rschaudh June-16       29BD     **Newborn settlement visa**
May-05   dbendick   June-26      35BD
May-05   kash
May-08   Vik   May-31                 16BD
May-08   Windle June-29            37BD   
May-08   mbmoffat   
May-08   40GreenGrapes June3038BD   **Retrospectively upgraded to Priority(June-2)**
May-08   BeeAllen June-27         35BD   
May-10   EmilyUK                                     **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   **Retrospectively upgraded to Priority (June-2)**
May-15   whit92   May-31            11BD
May-15   chaitealatte June-28     31BD
May-17   LeapLiz  June-28          29BD 
May-18   new-yorkshire June-27 27BD   
May-22   hgkg         June-27        25BD   
May-23   GerrittP     June-20       19BD
May-23   ahindocha  June-26      23BD
May-24   amber.cameron                           **Retrospectively upgraded to Priority (July-8)**
May-25   pondxrs     June-27       22BD   
May-26   UKBound419     
May-28   livelytania
May-30   tazzymundo July-3        24BD    
May-30   hne   July-3                    24BD     **Retrospectively 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-1    withnail961                                 **Retrospectively upgraded to P'ty (June-20). Sheffield email late (June-21)**
June-1    brenzie July-7                26BD
June-2    saie09   July-4               22BD                           
June-5    sunshineusa July-6       23BD   ****Most recent decision email**** 
June-7    Brenna1017                                **Retrospectively upgraded to P'ty (July-1)**
June-8    Suzane-muz
June-9    jckane8118                                 **UPS Tracking shows received at Sheffield**   
June-12  Richie July-4                 17BD
June-13  SHL2017
June-13  Zunis   
June-14  Robinsnc
June-15  DusitinDep             
June-15  jessica321
June-16  Janette Phillips
June-16  PhoebesMum July-6    14BD    ****Most recent decision email**** 
June-16  rmky2UK
June-26  Mamamia
July-3     Sheeple87
July-7     agaweda


FLR(M) Apps
Date received by Sheffield / Username / Date of Decision Email from Sheffield / Business Days
May-02   Sez2004  June-26       38BD
May-10   Beatlemania
May-18   Freespirit02
May-23   mathremuk
May-26   brenzie

If you get refused on the 5 year route what happens? Is it automatic switch to 10 or is it a whole new app and he has to leave?

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What additional docs did they request?

This was my email on Thursday reading this:


Did anyone have one similar and was approved?

Vvvvvvvvvvvvv

Subject : VAF xxxxx

Dear MY FULL name,

Regarding Visa Application:  GWFXXXXXXXXX   
For: MY FULL NAME

A decision has been made on your UK Visa application.  Your application will be dispatched shortly from the Decision Making Centre in Sheffield, UK.  If anyone contacts you advising that your application is still under consideration or that they can influence the outcome of your application in any way, they cannot - please report any such approach to VisaSheffield@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk.

Applications submitted at a Visa Application Centre (VAC) will be returned there for you to collect in person unless you have opted for a courier return service.

You will receive a separate notification from the Visa Application Centre advising you that the decision has been received there and that your passport is ready for collection. Please do not attend the Visa Application Centre until you have received this notification.

If your visa has been issued after a successful appeal please go to the VAC 5 days after the receipt of this email to collect your passport.  The VAC will not contact you regarding this.

You should not expect to receive any further notification from this office unless you have made your application in the USA and submitted a pre-paid courier envelope for your documents to be returned directly to you.  If so you will also receive a further email with the courier tracking reference.

Kind regards,

Sheffield Visa Section


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