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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2685 on: April 11, 2012, 02:23:24 PM »
Just letting everyone know that I'm finally here! We were able to get through immigration and customs in under 20 minutes!!!


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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2686 on: April 11, 2012, 02:39:19 PM »
Welcome to sunny England  Mrs T M  ;D
Met May 2006
Married in US January 2008
Husband applied for settlement visa Dec 2011
Denied visa Feb 2012 {we did not know you could not apply for visa whilst in England}
Online application to New York 19th March {from USA}
Biometrics 21st March
Email saying package was opened 23rd March
Waiting game begins....


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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2687 on: April 11, 2012, 04:16:42 PM »
Congrats -- so happy for you!!


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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2688 on: April 11, 2012, 04:50:05 PM »
Just letting everyone know that I'm finally here! We were able to get through immigration and customs in under 20 minutes!!!

Yay!  So glad you made it!   ;D


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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2689 on: April 11, 2012, 04:58:33 PM »
Hi guys,

A long time lurker on this forum - though I would share the timeline for my wife's spouse application (she is a USC).

Online Application submited on 29-Mar-12
Biometrics appointment on 04-Apr-12
Docuements recieved by NY Consulate on 05-Apr-12 (Premium processing paid)
Visa confirmation email 11-Apr-12.

Very impressed with the turnaround time - would have been even quicker if it wasn't for the Easter break.  Our case was pretty much a 'vanilla' application, so glad it all went through ok  ;D

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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2690 on: April 11, 2012, 04:59:40 PM »
Congratulations! That's exciting!
August 2008: Met on Facebook
February 2009: Met face-to-face in London, UK
March 2009 - September 2011: Visits back and forth
January 30, 2012: Married in Vegas
March 19, 2012: Online Application Completed
March 22, 2012: Biometrics, Docs sent (priority)
March 23, 2012: E-mail stating reception of docs
March 26, 2012: VISA ISSUED! :D
May 14, 2012: MOVING TO SHEFFIELD!
March 17, 2014: Passed Life in the UK Test!
June 14, 2014: ILR Approved!


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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2691 on: April 11, 2012, 09:07:06 PM »
24 March Applied for Fiancee visa
5 April Biometric appt finished
9 April Sent application and supporting documents
11 April Recieved confirmation that it arrived safely in New York

Now just waiting and praying that I'll get accepted! Thank you everyone for your help!!!!


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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2692 on: April 11, 2012, 09:34:28 PM »
Good luck!


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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2693 on: April 12, 2012, 04:46:04 AM »
24 March Applied for Fiancee visa
5 April Biometric appt finished
9 April Sent application and supporting documents
11 April Recieved confirmation that it arrived safely in New York

Now just waiting and praying that I'll get accepted! Thank you everyone for your help!!!!

Good luck! Fingers crossed!
August 2008: Met on Facebook
February 2009: Met face-to-face in London, UK
March 2009 - September 2011: Visits back and forth
January 30, 2012: Married in Vegas
March 19, 2012: Online Application Completed
March 22, 2012: Biometrics, Docs sent (priority)
March 23, 2012: E-mail stating reception of docs
March 26, 2012: VISA ISSUED! :D
May 14, 2012: MOVING TO SHEFFIELD!
March 17, 2014: Passed Life in the UK Test!
June 14, 2014: ILR Approved!


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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2694 on: April 12, 2012, 04:58:35 AM »
Good luck! Fingers crossed!

Thank you both!!!! Been making plans with my soon to be mother in law. :D


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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2695 on: April 13, 2012, 03:41:18 AM »
I'm worried, was I supposed to get an email from the British Consulate saying they got my app and supporting documents? I looked at the tracking confirmation on the USPS site and it did say it got delievered. >.<'


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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2696 on: April 13, 2012, 03:43:46 AM »
Did it give a date to which it was delivered? It might have delivered after hours or something. I dunno
Met Online: Jan 2010
Became a Couple: Feb 2010
Met in person: June 2010
Engaged: June 2010
Hubby's 2nd trip to the US: Oct 2010
Failed trip due to accident: Feb 2011
Married: 15th of October, 2011
Applying for Visa: Sept/Aug 2012


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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2697 on: April 13, 2012, 04:05:23 AM »
I'm worried, was I supposed to get an email from the British Consulate saying they got my app and supporting documents? I looked at the tracking confirmation on the USPS site and it did say it got delievered. >.<'

I don't think everyone gets an e-mail saying the documents have been received.
August 2008: Met on Facebook
February 2009: Met face-to-face in London, UK
March 2009 - September 2011: Visits back and forth
January 30, 2012: Married in Vegas
March 19, 2012: Online Application Completed
March 22, 2012: Biometrics, Docs sent (priority)
March 23, 2012: E-mail stating reception of docs
March 26, 2012: VISA ISSUED! :D
May 14, 2012: MOVING TO SHEFFIELD!
March 17, 2014: Passed Life in the UK Test!
June 14, 2014: ILR Approved!


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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2698 on: April 13, 2012, 10:08:50 PM »
Priority paid;

Relationship start: 06/08/06

Application finalised: 06/04/12
Biometrics appointment: 11/04/12
Email to confirm Application received: 12/04/12
Email to confirm visa issue: 13/04/12

Uh...Wow. I guess i'm getting married ;D

Fiancee moving to the UK 06/06/12
Getting married 27/07/12


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Re: UK Visa Settlement Processing Time
« Reply #2699 on: April 13, 2012, 10:12:36 PM »
Priority paid;

Relationship start: 06/08/06

Application finalised: 06/04/12
Biometrics appointment: 11/04/12
Email to confirm Application received: 12/04/12
Email to confirm visa issue: 13/04/12

Uh...Wow. I guess i'm getting married ;D

Fiancee moving to the UK 06/06/12
Getting married 27/07/12


Congratulations! Do a happy dance! ;D
August 2008: Met on Facebook
February 2009: Met face-to-face in London, UK
March 2009 - September 2011: Visits back and forth
January 30, 2012: Married in Vegas
March 19, 2012: Online Application Completed
March 22, 2012: Biometrics, Docs sent (priority)
March 23, 2012: E-mail stating reception of docs
March 26, 2012: VISA ISSUED! :D
May 14, 2012: MOVING TO SHEFFIELD!
March 17, 2014: Passed Life in the UK Test!
June 14, 2014: ILR Approved!


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