Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline

39 business days today. Right behind you...

Fingers crossed we both hear some positive news this month! Welcome from the expat forums to here. 

Just got my package and opened it up! 2 approved visas were inside! Valid from 11/2 so time to start packing!


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So the waiting begins.............

Online application: Oct 31
Biometrics: Nov 3
Package sent : Nov 3
Package arrived: Expected Nov 6
UKVI opened and confirmed receipt: Pending
Decision email from UKVI:Pending
Passport return expected: Pending

Updates: Pending

pend·ing
adjective
1.awaiting decision or settlement.
synonyms:   unresolved, undecided, unsettled, awaiting decision/action, undetermined, open, hanging fire, (up) in the air, on ice, ongoing, outstanding, not done, unfinished, incomplete; informal, on the back burner.

Words matter...........................................

So the waiting begins.............

Good luck! 

I applied for my wife.

Online application: 21 July
Biometrics: 25 July
Package sent : 26 July
Package arrived: 28 July
UKVI email receipt: 28 July
Not Straightforward email: 28 September
Case escalated after 60 business day: Done
Decision email from UKVI: Pending - Now at 70 business days
Passport return expected: Pending

By now I thought my wife would be in the UK. I wish I had spotted the priority option.

I applied for my wife.

Online application: 21 July
Biometrics: 25 July
Package sent : 26 July
Package arrived: 28 July
UKVI email receipt: 28 July
Not Straightforward email: 28 September
Case escalated after 60 business day: Done
Decision email from UKVI: Pending - Now at 70 business days
Passport return expected: Pending

By now I thought my wife would be in the UK. I wish I had spotted the priority option.

We all have a PHD in hindsight! It sounds like with 70 business days gone you can’t be too far away from a decision. It’ll come soon.


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I applied for my wife.

Online application: 21 July
Biometrics: 25 July
Package sent : 26 July
Package arrived: 28 July
UKVI email receipt: 28 July
Not Straightforward email: 28 September
Case escalated after 60 business day: Done
Decision email from UKVI: Pending - Now at 70 business days
Passport return expected: Pending

By now I thought my wife would be in the UK. I wish I had spotted the priority option.

Fingers crossed you hear back this week!

I called this morning and was told that only people applying from Pakistan usually wait this long. I'm sure I've seen horror stories of people waiting for much longer from the likes of Sri Lanka. Unsure about the US.

129 days today... and as far as I know, the current record holder.

It is really bad but somehow I still manage to feel that the worse is over.

I sincerely hope that your date will be here soon.   

Thanks.

Have they given you any clue what's happening with yours? 129 days is a long time.

Thanks.

Have they given you any clue what's happening with yours? 129 days is a long time.

No. no clue, just the usual "not straight forward" application. There is enough evidence to state that there really isn't any method to the madness so if I were you I wouldn't get too caught up in anyone's scenario. There is solace in knowing that you aren't isolated.. I think that is the best take away. Besides that, just pray that you are granted some favor in the randomness.

129 days today... and as far as I know, the current record holder.

Hugs!  I was hoping you had heard!

I called this morning and was told that only people applying from Pakistan usually wait this long. I'm sure I've seen horror stories of people waiting for much longer from the likes of Sri Lanka. Unsure about the US.

What did they exactly say? How long have you been waiting for?

129 days today... and as far as I know, the current record holder.

It is really bad but somehow I still manage to feel that the worse is over.

I sincerely hope that your date will be here soon.   

Was looking at the Google Spreadsheet and seen you're still waiting. Scandalous. What's the latest with you're situation? I've seen someone wait 220+ days and is still waiting.

Hugs!  I was hoping you had heard!

Thank you KFDancer. Believe me...when I know, the rest of the world will too 

What did they exactly say? How long have you been waiting for?

Been waiting 70 business days now. When I said I was waiting that long, the woman on the call seemed a bit surprised and then quoted the line about people waiting this long are usually from Pakistan. She said she would escalate again. I thanked her and left it at that.