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Hello! I'm new!
« on: August 01, 2014, 11:53:37 PM »
My name is Jude; starting the process of applying for a spouse visa from the US. I've been lurking around here for months; it's been a real lifesaver so far. It's so comforting to see other people going through what we are as sometimes you feel like you are the only one. So, hello! And thanks to everyone that posts, I have been learning quite a bit!
Type of visa: Spouse (Priority)
Online Application submitted: 15 August 2014
Date Biometrics taken: 25 August 2014
Date Application sent via Fed Ex: 25 August 2014
Date Application delivered by Fed Ex: 27 August 2014
Confirmation email from Sheffield: 8 September 2014
Decision email from Sheffield: 26 September
Visa received: 30 September!


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Re: Hello! I'm new!
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2014, 04:16:12 PM »
Hey, Jude! =P Welcome! I'll be applying for a spousal visa in the next couple of weeks as well. Maybe we can compare notes!
• Married a Brit on the 21st of June 2014
• Applied for Spousal Visa (Priority)
• Applied Online: 21 August
• Biometrics Appointment: 25 August
• Application Sent via FedEx Priority: 27 August
• Application Delivered to UKVI in Sheffield: 29 August
• Application Received & Processing Email: 9 September
• Request for Courier Account # Email: 9 September
• Decision Made Email w/ Return Tracking #: 25 September
• Visa Received via FedEx Priority: 26 September
• Moved to Essex, England: 6 October, 2014


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Re: Hello! I'm new!
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2014, 05:42:15 PM »
That would be fantastic. I need all the help I can get!
Type of visa: Spouse (Priority)
Online Application submitted: 15 August 2014
Date Biometrics taken: 25 August 2014
Date Application sent via Fed Ex: 25 August 2014
Date Application delivered by Fed Ex: 27 August 2014
Confirmation email from Sheffield: 8 September 2014
Decision email from Sheffield: 26 September
Visa received: 30 September!


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Re: Hello! I'm new!
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2014, 07:24:51 PM »
Do you plan on paying for priority when you apply? I am!
• Married a Brit on the 21st of June 2014
• Applied for Spousal Visa (Priority)
• Applied Online: 21 August
• Biometrics Appointment: 25 August
• Application Sent via FedEx Priority: 27 August
• Application Delivered to UKVI in Sheffield: 29 August
• Application Received & Processing Email: 9 September
• Request for Courier Account # Email: 9 September
• Decision Made Email w/ Return Tracking #: 25 September
• Visa Received via FedEx Priority: 26 September
• Moved to Essex, England: 6 October, 2014


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Re: Hello! I'm new!
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2014, 08:33:24 PM »
I do suggest doing priority if you'd like to get your decision back in a month or so. *grins* That's how long it took for me to get my answer this time last year. I'm not sure about anyone else.

The website is easy to use, it's just pulling all your sponsor's paperwork that takes the most effort and time since they have to mail it to you in the States.

The usual. American girl meets British guy. They fall into like, then into love. Then there was the big decision. The American traveled across the pond to join the Brit. And life was never the same again.


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Re: Hello! I'm new!
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2014, 10:36:24 PM »
jaidedwings -
We are definitely paying for priority! I hate that it costs so much, but I don't think I could take waiting for months.

Iyonaria -

OMG the paperwork. My husband is self employed so it's been pretty much a part time job the few weeks getting everything together. It's just crazy. I'm glad the website is easy to use; at least they made something easy  ::)

 
Type of visa: Spouse (Priority)
Online Application submitted: 15 August 2014
Date Biometrics taken: 25 August 2014
Date Application sent via Fed Ex: 25 August 2014
Date Application delivered by Fed Ex: 27 August 2014
Confirmation email from Sheffield: 8 September 2014
Decision email from Sheffield: 26 September
Visa received: 30 September!


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Re: Hello! I'm new!
« Reply #6 on: August 03, 2014, 04:34:00 AM »
We are definitely paying for priority! I hate that it costs so much, but I don't think I could take waiting for months.

The fees for everything are obnoxious, but I agree - I can't wait any longer!

OMG the paperwork. My husband is self employed so it's been pretty much a part time job the few weeks getting everything together. It's just crazy.

Oh god, tell me about it! What a good way to put it; I feel like I've been working a second job as well! :P I am just waiting on hubby to send over the last of his documents... I hope to apply sometime next week! I can't wait for this to all be over!
• Married a Brit on the 21st of June 2014
• Applied for Spousal Visa (Priority)
• Applied Online: 21 August
• Biometrics Appointment: 25 August
• Application Sent via FedEx Priority: 27 August
• Application Delivered to UKVI in Sheffield: 29 August
• Application Received & Processing Email: 9 September
• Request for Courier Account # Email: 9 September
• Decision Made Email w/ Return Tracking #: 25 September
• Visa Received via FedEx Priority: 26 September
• Moved to Essex, England: 6 October, 2014


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Re: Hello! I'm new!
« Reply #7 on: August 03, 2014, 10:57:00 PM »
The fees for everything are obnoxious, but I agree - I can't wait any longer!

Oh god, tell me about it! What a good way to put it; I feel like I've been working a second job as well! :P I am just waiting on hubby to send over the last of his documents... I hope to apply sometime next week! I can't wait for this to all be over!

Well, good luck with everything. I feel the same way, it's so stressful!
Type of visa: Spouse (Priority)
Online Application submitted: 15 August 2014
Date Biometrics taken: 25 August 2014
Date Application sent via Fed Ex: 25 August 2014
Date Application delivered by Fed Ex: 27 August 2014
Confirmation email from Sheffield: 8 September 2014
Decision email from Sheffield: 26 September
Visa received: 30 September!


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Re: Hello! I'm new!
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2014, 12:35:52 AM »
Good luck to you, too!! =)
• Married a Brit on the 21st of June 2014
• Applied for Spousal Visa (Priority)
• Applied Online: 21 August
• Biometrics Appointment: 25 August
• Application Sent via FedEx Priority: 27 August
• Application Delivered to UKVI in Sheffield: 29 August
• Application Received & Processing Email: 9 September
• Request for Courier Account # Email: 9 September
• Decision Made Email w/ Return Tracking #: 25 September
• Visa Received via FedEx Priority: 26 September
• Moved to Essex, England: 6 October, 2014


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