Congratulations to those who have gotten a response! So awesome!
Quick update on myself, I have yet to hear anything on my application submitted on January 17th. We have contacted our MP, so hopefully something will come of it soon!
I have a few question!
1. Does anyone know if using the enquiry service affects your application. I know they say they cannot influence your application and are rarely correct, but if you contact them more then once do you think this could negatively affect your application?
2. If you do not get a response within 12 weeks, what is a round about timescale to get it back? I am supposed to attend a wedding with my husband in the UK at then end of April, and I am worried I will not be able to attend.
3. God forbid my application is denied, I will be able to visit the UK as long as I have a return flight correct?
Sending positive vibes to all those who are "patiently" waiting!
1. It doesn't negatively impact your application. Though I suspect that it could cause your application to be "pulled aside" and possibly take a few extra days before it's thrown back on the pile. This is literally my own personal conspiracy theory though. I say this as I've noticed that when people inquire about their application, they often don't get their decision emails in line with those "around them" and are a few days behind. Again, I have ZERO factual basis for my theory.
2. I've seen applications take over six months before. They aim to have them complete in 12 weeks. They don't HAVE to have them complete in 12 weeks.
3. If the visa is refused, you'll need to apply for a visitor visa before traveling to the UK. To do this, you'll need to show that you are a genuine tourist and not wanting to settle in the UK - which is near impossible after applying for a settlement visa. We HAVE had members successfully do this though. It's just a big uphill battle. If your visa was refused, I would strongly recommend that you have your husband visit you or that you meet in a third country for a visit. Wait to visit the UK until you've reapplied and addressed the reasons for the refusal, thus receiving your visa.
Again, no reason to think any of this will happen. What has your MP said?