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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3615 on: May 19, 2018, 04:31:59 PM »
I was hoping for a Saturday delivery but the package has only just left Kentucky...ah well. Looks like Monday is going to be a big day for many of us!( moving, getting packages back) Hope this weekend goes quickly for all!!

Mine has made it to Portland and I am up in Seattle..so close yet so far! I guess Monday will be a big day for many of us :)
Nationality:  US Citizen; husband is UK Citizen
First Spouse Visa - Applied Feb 2018, Approved May 2018
FLR(M) - Applied January 2021, Approved May 2021
ILR(M) - Applied May 2023, Approved June 2023
Citizenship - Pending Application


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3616 on: May 19, 2018, 04:59:49 PM »
Monday can’t come soon enough. My family won’t stop talking about the royal wedding. My ears are bleeding. Help me!!!


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Settlement Spouse Visa (Priority)
Online application submitted:  27-March-2018
Biometrics:  30-March-2018
UKVI receipt of application: 16-April-2018
Decision made email: 16-May-2018 22BD
UPS return of passport: 21-May-2018
APPROVED!!!

FLR(M)
Applied online: 13 January 2021
Biometrics/documents scanned & uploaded: 2 February 2021
Decision received: 04 June 2021
Decision: Approved

ILR Set(M) - Super Priority
Applied online: 15 August 2023
Biometrics: 16 August 2023
Decision email: 16 August 2023 - Approved!
BRP Received: 21 August 2023


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3617 on: May 20, 2018, 03:21:02 AM »
My package has been saying Departure scan from "Louiseville Kentucky" since 6am this morning. No updates since then 😔😕
During the week, I am so busy with work that time goes fast but now its the weekend my thoughts are racing.... I've read horror stories that, one mistake, you get denied. What happens if we made a stupid mistake or didnt add enough in and they denied us? My husband and I are living in states but have invested in moving and it would be such a shock to us if it turned out we had to stay. Argh hurry up Monday (if I even get it Monday haha)
How's everyone else whos waiting holding up?
Non-Priority from the USA
Online Application- 16th Feb 2018
Biometrics- 22nd Feb 2018
Date Supporting Documents received in Sheffield-7th March 2018 (took ages!)
Email of online application acknowledgment: 12th March
Non-Straightforward email:None
Decision Made Email: May 16th 2018
Passport Received: May 21st APPROVED!!!


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3618 on: May 20, 2018, 12:18:24 PM »
My package has been saying Departure scan from "Louiseville Kentucky" since 6am this morning. No updates since then 😔😕
During the week, I am so busy with work that time goes fast but now its the weekend my thoughts are racing.... I've read horror stories that, one mistake, you get denied. What happens if we made a stupid mistake or didnt add enough in and they denied us? My husband and I are living in states but have invested in moving and it would be such a shock to us if it turned out we had to stay. Argh hurry up Monday (if I even get it Monday haha)
How's everyone else whos waiting holding up?


Does sound like Monday will be a big day for a lot of us!  Mine arrives Monday but I had to have it sent to my dad in Colorado because VFS doesn't have a listing for St. Thomas US Virgin Islands.  Crazy trying to figure out how to get it there and to get it back.  I'll have my dad open it up and tell me and then UPS it to the UPS office on the island for me to go and pick up.  The local UPS office couldn't even let me buy a return label.

Good luck to everyone!!
Type of Application:
Settlement Spouse Visa
(Priority)
Country applying from:
USA, St Thomas USVI
Online application
submitted: 27-March 2018
Biometrics: 6-April 2018
Package sent: 6-April 2018
UKVI receipt of application:
9-April 2018
Decision made email:
18 May 2018
29 BD
UPS return of passport: 21 May 2018
APPROVED!!


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3619 on: May 20, 2018, 12:33:27 PM »
How's everyone else whos waiting holding up?
Surprisingly well (now that royal wedding craze has subsided somewhat)! Tomorrow will probably be the tough day for me because I’ll be at work when the package arrives and won’t get home until around 8pm. Will skype my husband to open it together He’s tentatively taken off work all next week for us to spend time together. Really looking forward to that! Crossing my fingers! 🤞🤞


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Settlement Spouse Visa (Priority)
Online application submitted:  27-March-2018
Biometrics:  30-March-2018
UKVI receipt of application: 16-April-2018
Decision made email: 16-May-2018 22BD
UPS return of passport: 21-May-2018
APPROVED!!!

FLR(M)
Applied online: 13 January 2021
Biometrics/documents scanned & uploaded: 2 February 2021
Decision received: 04 June 2021
Decision: Approved

ILR Set(M) - Super Priority
Applied online: 15 August 2023
Biometrics: 16 August 2023
Decision email: 16 August 2023 - Approved!
BRP Received: 21 August 2023


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3620 on: May 20, 2018, 01:36:46 PM »
My package has been saying Departure scan from "Louiseville Kentucky" since 6am this morning. No updates since then 😔😕
During the week, I am so busy with work that time goes fast but now its the weekend my thoughts are racing.... I've read horror stories that, one mistake, you get denied. What happens if we made a stupid mistake or didnt add enough in and they denied us? My husband and I are living in states but have invested in moving and it would be such a shock to us if it turned out we had to stay. Argh hurry up Monday (if I even get it Monday haha)
How's everyone else whos waiting holding up?

I know exactly what you mean. The last couple days of waiting were THE worst. Every possible scenario went through my head and I had a list of about 10 reasons why we were going to be denied. In the end, we were approved and I’m sure you will be too. I know that doesn’t really help but everything will be fine.
UK: Spousal Visa- Non-Priority
Applying from: Atlanta, USA
Online Application Date: February 13, 2018
Biometrics Date: February 16, 2018
Application Received in Sheffield: February 26
Email from Sheffield Acknowledging Receipt: February 28
Not-Straightforward Email: None
Decision Made Email: May 9
Verdict: APPROVED!


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3621 on: May 20, 2018, 05:26:18 PM »
Surprisingly well (now that royal wedding craze has subsided somewhat)! Tomorrow will probably be the tough day for me because I’ll be at work when the package arrives and won’t get home until around 8pm. Will skype my husband to open it together He’s tentatively taken off work all next week for us to spend time together. Really looking forward to that! Crossing my fingers! 🤞🤞


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Sounds lovely. The positive thoughts that I have tell me that this time tomorrow we will have our answer and can celebrate and put an end to this long wait! When do you plan to leave?
Non-Priority from the USA
Online Application- 16th Feb 2018
Biometrics- 22nd Feb 2018
Date Supporting Documents received in Sheffield-7th March 2018 (took ages!)
Email of online application acknowledgment: 12th March
Non-Straightforward email:None
Decision Made Email: May 16th 2018
Passport Received: May 21st APPROVED!!!


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3622 on: May 20, 2018, 05:27:27 PM »
I know exactly what you mean. The last couple days of waiting were THE worst. Every possible scenario went through my head and I had a list of about 10 reasons why we were going to be denied. In the end, we were approved and I’m sure you will be too. I know that doesn’t really help but everything will be fine.

I hope so!! I'm starting to think of reasons that we will be denied urgh.
Is it obvious when you open the package or do you have to sit through a bit to find your answer?
Non-Priority from the USA
Online Application- 16th Feb 2018
Biometrics- 22nd Feb 2018
Date Supporting Documents received in Sheffield-7th March 2018 (took ages!)
Email of online application acknowledgment: 12th March
Non-Straightforward email:None
Decision Made Email: May 16th 2018
Passport Received: May 21st APPROVED!!!


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3623 on: May 20, 2018, 05:28:34 PM »
Sounds lovely. The positive thoughts that I have tell me that this time tomorrow we will have our answer and can celebrate and put an end to this long wait! When do you plan to leave?

If all goes well, I’m planning on leaving this coming Sunday. Gives me time to tie up loose ends. I just hope the U.K. weather stays so beautiful! How about yourself?


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Settlement Spouse Visa (Priority)
Online application submitted:  27-March-2018
Biometrics:  30-March-2018
UKVI receipt of application: 16-April-2018
Decision made email: 16-May-2018 22BD
UPS return of passport: 21-May-2018
APPROVED!!!

FLR(M)
Applied online: 13 January 2021
Biometrics/documents scanned & uploaded: 2 February 2021
Decision received: 04 June 2021
Decision: Approved

ILR Set(M) - Super Priority
Applied online: 15 August 2023
Biometrics: 16 August 2023
Decision email: 16 August 2023 - Approved!
BRP Received: 21 August 2023


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3624 on: May 20, 2018, 05:31:13 PM »
I hope so!! I'm starting to think of reasons that we will be denied urgh.
Is it obvious when you open the package or do you have to sit through a bit to find your answer?
According to others, for a spouse visa, if it’s an approval, there will be a letter and the vignette inserted onto one of your passport pages. If it’s a refusal, there will just be a letter.


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Settlement Spouse Visa (Priority)
Online application submitted:  27-March-2018
Biometrics:  30-March-2018
UKVI receipt of application: 16-April-2018
Decision made email: 16-May-2018 22BD
UPS return of passport: 21-May-2018
APPROVED!!!

FLR(M)
Applied online: 13 January 2021
Biometrics/documents scanned & uploaded: 2 February 2021
Decision received: 04 June 2021
Decision: Approved

ILR Set(M) - Super Priority
Applied online: 15 August 2023
Biometrics: 16 August 2023
Decision email: 16 August 2023 - Approved!
BRP Received: 21 August 2023


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3625 on: May 20, 2018, 11:20:08 PM »
Thanks!
I'm so nervous. I've been pretty much ok this whole process and now im so sorry nervous for tomorrow!!!
Non-Priority from the USA
Online Application- 16th Feb 2018
Biometrics- 22nd Feb 2018
Date Supporting Documents received in Sheffield-7th March 2018 (took ages!)
Email of online application acknowledgment: 12th March
Non-Straightforward email:None
Decision Made Email: May 16th 2018
Passport Received: May 21st APPROVED!!!


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3626 on: May 20, 2018, 11:23:24 PM »
Thanks!
I'm so nervous. I've been pretty much ok this whole process and now im so sorry nervous for tomorrow!!!
You’re at the home stretch now! One more sleep Crossing my fingers for you.


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Settlement Spouse Visa (Priority)
Online application submitted:  27-March-2018
Biometrics:  30-March-2018
UKVI receipt of application: 16-April-2018
Decision made email: 16-May-2018 22BD
UPS return of passport: 21-May-2018
APPROVED!!!

FLR(M)
Applied online: 13 January 2021
Biometrics/documents scanned & uploaded: 2 February 2021
Decision received: 04 June 2021
Decision: Approved

ILR Set(M) - Super Priority
Applied online: 15 August 2023
Biometrics: 16 August 2023
Decision email: 16 August 2023 - Approved!
BRP Received: 21 August 2023


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3627 on: May 21, 2018, 12:38:11 AM »
You’re at the home stretch now! One more sleep Crossing my fingers for you.


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Thank you! Hopefully it will be good news
Non-Priority from the USA
Online Application- 16th Feb 2018
Biometrics- 22nd Feb 2018
Date Supporting Documents received in Sheffield-7th March 2018 (took ages!)
Email of online application acknowledgment: 12th March
Non-Straightforward email:None
Decision Made Email: May 16th 2018
Passport Received: May 21st APPROVED!!!


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3628 on: May 21, 2018, 06:33:55 AM »
Today's the day!!!  ;D. Good Luck everyone!  ;D


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Re: Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline
« Reply #3629 on: May 21, 2018, 11:36:33 AM »
Can't sleep! Been up since 3am  ??? Going to see if I can pick it up from ups on my way to work. I can't wait a whole day!!
Non-Priority from the USA
Online Application- 16th Feb 2018
Biometrics- 22nd Feb 2018
Date Supporting Documents received in Sheffield-7th March 2018 (took ages!)
Email of online application acknowledgment: 12th March
Non-Straightforward email:None
Decision Made Email: May 16th 2018
Passport Received: May 21st APPROVED!!!


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