Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline

Thanks. Yes when you said early this week I had just heard we had a decision but couldn't say anything out of fear of another denial.

It may have just been pure chance but when our case was escalated the call centre were the ones that told me we would have to hear a response within 15 BD from the escalation. And we did. Again, it could just have been luck but it did happen like they said.

Also, our MPs case worker was REALLY helpful. She told me you do have to use your area MP not any MP as apparently they have cracked down on this recently, but they do have direct lines to speak to a human in a department who can access information about your application. She was able to get a lot more information for us than any other channel could and she pressed them for info a few times a week. I am sure not all MPs can provide the same service (Northern Ireland MP offices may be less busy  ) but worth a shot once you get to 60 BD.

Congrats and so happy for you!!!

It really sucks to be away from your loved ones. Our 2yo doesn’t understand why dad is not with us and refuses to facetime with him. He’s also become very clingy to me. Possibly he thinks I might leave him too 🙁

Good to know we can try to reach out to an MP if nothing happens in 60BD. We are 53BD from online application but only 36BD from docs sent to Sheffield because we were late in mailing the docs. From when is the 60BD counted?

It’s counted form the day you receive the email from Sheffield acknowledging receipt of your application.

It’s counted form the day you receive the email from Sheffield acknowledging receipt of your application.

We never got an email confirmation though. So I guess I’ll just count from the date UPS tracking says the docs were delivered to Sheffield.

We never got an email confirmation though. So I guess I’ll just count from the date UPS tracking says the docs were delivered to Sheffield.

Yes, that’s the best you can do in that situation. Hoping for as short a wait as possible for you. 

Thanks. Yes when you said early this week I had just heard we had a decision but couldn't say anything out of fear of another denial.

It may have just been pure chance but when our case was escalated the call centre were the ones that told me we would have to hear a response within 15 BD from the escalation. And we did. Again, it could just have been luck but it did happen like they said.

Also, our MPs case worker was REALLY helpful. She told me you do have to use your area MP not any MP as apparently they have cracked down on this recently, but they do have direct lines to speak to a human in a department who can access information about your application. She was able to get a lot more information for us than any other channel could and she pressed them for info a few times a week. I am sure not all MPs can provide the same service (Northern Ireland MP offices may be less busy  ) but worth a shot once you get to 60 BD.

Great news.  Glad to hear an MP was able to make a difference. 

Decision Made email received this morning! Now the REAL waiting begins - fingers crossed.

Great news.  Glad to hear an MP was able to make a difference. 

We too contacted MP - 3 business days later we got a Decision Made email.

Decision Made email received this morning! Now the REAL waiting begins - fingers crossed.

Congrats RichC! I hope that Masonjohnsmum and I are not too far behind you. I think that I'm at BD 42 at this point, so hopefully just a bit longer.

Congrats RichC! I hope that Masonjohnsmum and I are not too far behind you. I think that I'm at BD 42 at this point, so hopefully just a bit longer.

Good luck to both of you! For me it came at BD 62 following Biometrics.


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Decision Made email received this morning! Now the REAL waiting begins - fingers crossed.

Congratulations! Fingers crossed!

Approved!! Just picked up my docs from UPS today...then cried in the parking lot for a bit. Hahahaha.

Rock on! ;0)

We got our decision made email Jan 23 and an approval Jan 30. Provided 30 days to travel from the 23rd. 

Hang on everyone, your day is coming. I thought mine never would but lots of faith and patience helped. I can't wait to be reunited with my husband.

Score!  ;0)

"Decision-Made" email received this morning! Now the REAL waiting begins - fingers crossed.

As if the suspense wasn't enough already, UPS now informs me they've mis-sorted the package and there's a delay in delivery! Was supposed to arrive today by 7:00 pm, now no estimate from UPS 

Thanks. Yes when you said early this week I had just heard we had a decision but couldn't say anything out of fear of another denial.

It may have just been pure chance but when our case was escalated the call centre were the ones that told me we would have to hear a response within 15 BD from the escalation. And we did. Again, it could just have been luck but it did happen like they said.

Also, our MPs case worker was REALLY helpful. She told me you do have to use your area MP not any MP as apparently they have cracked down on this recently, but they do have direct lines to speak to a human in a department who can access information about your application. She was able to get a lot more information for us than any other channel could and she pressed them for info a few times a week. I am sure not all MPs can provide the same service (Northern Ireland MP offices may be less busy  ) but worth a shot once you get to 60 BD.

I can definitely attest to the power of the MP. That was the ONLY reason I got an explanation letter for my daughter's refusal. They had it within 24 hours, also, so I was very impressed with that.

Not so impressed with UKVI. They finally sent me an email containing the letter.... A month after her passport was sent back and my visa was approved.

Im currently dealing with the 'issue' that caused her to be denied, and will be reapplying for her again sometime later this year.

At least I learned my lesson and will apply priority, even though I'm sure hers will take even longer since being denied previously.

Fingers crossed for all you lovely folks. Your day will come, then once here go have yourself a couple pints and a Bakewell tart. If you're in the East Midlands area - even better on you! ☺️☺️☺️

As if the suspense wasn't enough already, UPS now informs me they've mis-sorted the package and there's a delay in delivery! Was supposed to arrive today by 7:00 pm, now no estimate from UPS 

This happened to us too! It was out for delivery and then ended up back in the sorting centre as the "label was illegible". It came the following day late in the evening. It's like they know the pain! Hang in there, RichC.