Non-priority Spousal Visa Timeline

Thanks for this info TimCypher, lets hope they've learned!

Yes indeed...

My partner is a first-half-of-May applicant, so we're all primed up really to get crushed in the Summer stampede.

I was originally thinking we might hear something by early / mid August, but I'm now thinking September, especially if we get an 'application not straight forward' e-Mail, which could mean you'll be waiting more like 4-6 months.  Then again, it could mean a decision is imminent, going by some people's timelines.

Going by the Home Office stats for Q2 applications last year, 27% of apps fell into that category:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-operations-transparency-data-november-2017

Of the rest, 85.5% were processed within service standards.

I suppose there's still a chance the numbers might be on our side! 

Honestly?  There's always "something" happening each year.  The lengthened waits over summer happen each year.  They just seem to get a bit longer each year unfortunately.  I genuinely feel it's due to sheer volume, cost cuts, and moving more and more responsibility to Sheffield.

This years excuse will be the Windrush scandal.

I can just imagine that.

Theoretically, folks affected by the 'Windrush' scandal won't be going through Sheffield as Sheffield is the decision center for applications originating from outside the UK.  I might be wrong about that, but that was impression I had.

I can just imagine that.

Theoretically, folks affected by the 'Windrush' scandal won't be going through Sheffield as Sheffield is the decision center for applications originating from outside the UK.  I might be wrong about that, but that was impression I had.

The staff dealing with Windrush have to come from somewhere though, so some may be diverted from Sheffield.

I can just imagine that.

Theoretically, folks affected by the 'Windrush' scandal won't be going through Sheffield as Sheffield is the decision center for applications originating from outside the UK.  I might be wrong about that, but that was impression I had.

They'll always use something as an excuse.

Next summer will likely be a nightmare with Brexit and those who are currently on PR having to apply for whatever they have to apply for (unknown at this time).

The staff dealing with Windrush have to come from somewhere though, so some may be diverted from Sheffield.

That's true...oh cripes!

So, looking like this Summer may well be the 'worst summer ever' for settlement applications, until next year, that is...

That's true...oh cripes!

So, looking like this Summer may well be the 'worst summer ever' for settlement applications, until next year, that is...

We really don’t know at this point.

Currently non-Priority applications are taking about 60-65 working days. Based on previous years, this is likely to increase in July and August, but until it happens, we won’t know how long they will actually take.


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Well good luck this week everyone, I'm hoping some of us will hear something 

Any news with you Calitobrum ?

No news other than my husband going to our MP. The MP’s office has been told twice that UKVI are looking at outside sources....we think that’s probably the NHS but not sure. I’m hoping we find out something soon. Like everyone else we’re emotionally done with this wait. Ugh. Hope you hear something soon!!!!

No news other than my husband going to our MP. The MP’s office has been told twice that UKVI are looking at outside sources....we think that’s probably the NHS but not sure. I’m hoping we find out something soon. Like everyone else we’re emotionally done with this wait. Ugh. Hope you hear something soon!!!!

Ok well good luck!! Hopefully you'll hear soon!

No news other than my husband going to our MP. The MP’s office has been told twice that UKVI are looking at outside sources....we think that’s probably the NHS but not sure. I’m hoping we find out something soon. Like everyone else we’re emotionally done with this wait. Ugh. Hope you hear something soon!!!!

Glad that the MP is trying to help. 

Hi guys, so my husband randomly just got this email.

"Dear XXX
Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration International Contact Centre.
With regards to your enquiry about the return of your documents, please allow 10 working days .
Please note that the onus is upon individual customers to ensure that they satisfy the requirements set out in the guidance material. The guidance material accompanies each and every application form. UK Visa and Immigration is not able to give, indicate or advise upon the outcome of any such application prior to it being given full and careful consideration.
Also please note that we cannot provide case specific advice or pre-assess an application but we can provide information and support you through sign posting and website navigation. If you require more specific advice then please speak to a qualified immigration advisor.
Regards,
Iliassou B
UK Visas and Immigration"

We haven't contacted them since they told us on Thursday of last week a decisions been made. Should I just ignore? Thanks

Hi guys, so my husband randomly just got this email.

"Dear XXX
Thank you for contacting UK Visas and Immigration International Contact Centre.
With regards to your enquiry about the return of your documents, please allow 10 working days .
Please note that the onus is upon individual customers to ensure that they satisfy the requirements set out in the guidance material. The guidance material accompanies each and every application form. UK Visa and Immigration is not able to give, indicate or advise upon the outcome of any such application prior to it being given full and careful consideration.
Also please note that we cannot provide case specific advice or pre-assess an application but we can provide information and support you through sign posting and website navigation. If you require more specific advice then please speak to a qualified immigration advisor.
Regards,
Iliassou B
UK Visas and Immigration"

We haven't contacted them since they told us on Thursday of last week a decisions been made. Should I just ignore? Thanks

That would have been triggered from the original email query.  They aren't the most organised...

Business day 54 and I received my decision made email this morning.

I was expecting it to push beyond the 60 day mark. Does this mean bad news? I am so nervous

Business day 54 and I received my decision made email this morning.

I was expecting it to push beyond the 60 day mark. Does this mean bad news? I am so nervous

It's the most nervous time but no, not at all! Congratulations!

Business day 54 and I received my decision made email this morning.

I was expecting it to push beyond the 60 day mark. Does this mean bad news? I am so nervous

Congratulations !

Refusals take longer than approvals (because if the visa falls for refusal, they will spend more time going over the documents), so getting your decision after 'only' 54 BD is more likely to mean good news than bad news .