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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2325 on: October 17, 2011, 07:56:52 PM »
That's great stuff enjoy your life in the UK together love pads x ;D
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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2326 on: October 17, 2011, 09:14:05 PM »
Thanks Pads we were scared witless but it's all over now, we are so happy!
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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2327 on: October 19, 2011, 08:39:03 AM »
Quick question to anyone who knows about this, I am now in the UK with my spousal visa can i work off of that before i get my National Insurance Number or do I have to wait?
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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2328 on: October 19, 2011, 08:46:00 AM »
Quote from: ktazed311 on October 19, 2011, 08:39:03 AM
Quick question to anyone who knows about this, I am now in the UK with my spousal visa can i work off of that before i get my National Insurance Number or do I have to wait?

Technically you are allowed to start work before you have a National Insurance number, however you will not be taxed at the correct rate until you have one and also some companies may not hire you until you have one (i.e. you might have to provide an NI number on job application forms etc.).
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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2329 on: October 19, 2011, 01:47:10 PM »
We officially begin the wait today.  I overnighted the supporting docs after my biometrics appointment yesterday.  The consulate should get them today.  [smiley=anxious.gif] 
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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2330 on: October 19, 2011, 01:48:40 PM »
Quote from: JessM on October 19, 2011, 01:47:10 PM
We officially begin the wait today.  I overnighted the supporting docs after my biometrics appointment yesterday.  The consulate should get them today.  [smiley=anxious.gif] 

It took us 4 days after posting it to get the "you've got it" mail.  Monday posted, Friday "you've got it".

The very best of luck Jess!!!
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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2331 on: October 20, 2011, 08:29:44 PM »
We got approval today!!  ;D

Timeline
Online App: 13 Oct 2011
Biometrics: 18 Oct 2011
Email Confirmation: 19 Oct 2011 (@4:30pm)
Visa Issued: 20 Oct 2011 (@3pm)

So only one day!  We did pay for priority.  :)

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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2332 on: October 20, 2011, 09:39:50 PM »
Quote from: JessM on October 20, 2011, 08:29:44 PM
We got approval today!!  ;D

Timeline
Online App: 13 Oct 2011
Biometrics: 18 Oct 2011
Email Confirmation: 19 Oct 2011 (@4:30pm)
Visa Issued: 20 Oct 2011 (@3pm)

So only one day!  We did pay for priority.  :)



One day, wow they're getting faster, I thought I got lucky with my three days back in June!

Happy for you Jess!
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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2333 on: October 20, 2011, 09:50:57 PM »
Quote from: Shandy on October 20, 2011, 09:39:50 PM
One day, wow they're getting faster, I thought I got lucky with my three days back in June!

Happy for you Jess!

Thanks Shandy!  :)
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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2334 on: October 20, 2011, 11:39:46 PM »
I'm so happy!!! :D  I can't put into words what it feels like, the mixture of relief, happiness and excitement at getting the visa issued!  I can't wait until I can spend every day with my wife [smiley=smitten.gif]
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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2335 on: October 21, 2011, 01:51:37 AM »
Congrats Jess and Dan x ;D
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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2336 on: October 21, 2011, 11:20:47 AM »
Thanks Pads :)
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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2337 on: October 21, 2011, 05:10:28 PM »
Quote from: DanM on October 20, 2011, 11:39:46 PM
I'm so happy!!! :D  I can't put into words what it feels like, the mixture of relief, happiness and excitement at getting the visa issued!  I can't wait until I can spend every day with my wife [smiley=smitten.gif]
Oh how sweet. I am very happy for the both of you.
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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2338 on: October 22, 2011, 06:07:49 AM »
Congratulations! I can only hope mine goes as quickly!

Biometrics done 17 Oct, Paid priority and shipped overnight 20 Oct (should have arrived before 10:30 am next day), and rec'd confirmation email 21 Oct (at around 1 pm).

And today I just got a sort of job offer! How frustrating... and wonderful   ::)

Just waiting for now...
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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2339 on: October 22, 2011, 12:32:32 PM »
Spouse settlement visa. NY office.

Online application: 16th October
Biometrics appointment: 18th October
Package sent with US Post Office: 19th October
Email from embassy, package received: 20th October
Email from embassy, visa issued: 21st October

We were one day wonders too! We couldn't believe it! I thought I was going to faint. And I just want to say that I (as the sponsor) only make around £13,300 a year and we had NO savings to speak off. Whoever issued our visa deserves some cake for sure! Absolute legends.
Thanks also to everyone on this site for sharing experiences and knowledge.

If anyone would like any specific details of what we did my email is chloehinchy@yahoo.com


Now I have to wait 8 weeks for hubs to arrive :D
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