Priority Spouse Visa FALL Timeline (Oct-Dec)

That’s quite confusing. Does that mean you definitely won’t get a decision for 20 BD?

No, hopefully we will hear soon as it's BD 36! That just meant that the home office is taking 20 BD to respond to MP requests for info/updates. It shouldn't impact  our timeline 

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IF my visa is refused and I get my passport back, Can I still travel to the UK, celebrate our wedding and then return home and apply again? That's kind of our back up plan! Since it isn't a legally binding thing anymore, I wouldn't need a "marriage visitor visa" correct? It's literally going to be a big party.

If the visa is approved then all is fine and dandy. We've already been in touch with our venue/reception venue and they're aware that we we already legally tied the knot, we just want a "celebration" type wedding/ceremony in the UK.

Another forum member learned the hard way that just showing up in the UK for a renewal of vows/celebration without a visitor visa ahead of time is a sure fire way to be turned away at the border. So I would make sure that if the worst happens, you apply for a visitor visa first. But that was why I asked about insurance, you've spent all this money but are still dependent on UKVI to make a timely decision and give you back your passport before October. I genuinely hope that everything goes exactly as planned, but it could be worth checking into for peace of mind depending on the investment.

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Unfortunately we had everything booked and planned before we decided to apply for the Spousal Visa. We fully intended on the fiance route. I did some very minor research (before I found this forum) and read online that we needed proof from our venue that we were actually getting married there. So, we went ahead and planned it out. (And regrettably, we knew NOTHING about this visa process at the time so once we set a date we started booking/planning before we knew how complicated this process was. Bad choices, man.)

Then after joining this forum we both realized how much of a mess a fiance visa is, and got legally married here in the USA. Now, we're married and have an entire wedding halfway planned for October. I am a hot mess. There are several meetings and planning sessions I need to be there for around September, so if this visa is delayed I'm screwed. We've already paid for the dress/photographer, venue, etc.

That being said I have a question.....As of now, we aren't doing anything legal in October, we're already married. The registrar is doing a "renewal of the vows" which doesn't require any specific time frame/paperwork or anything like that.

IF my visa is refused and I get my passport back, Can I still travel to the UK, celebrate our wedding and then return home and apply again? That's kind of our back up plan! Since it isn't a legally binding thing anymore, I wouldn't need a "marriage visitor visa" correct? It's literally going to be a big party.

If the visa is approved then all is fine and dandy. We've already been in touch with our venue/reception venue and they're aware that we we already legally tied the knot, we just want a "celebration" type wedding/ceremony in the UK.

If the spouse visa is refused then a pre-approved visitor's visa is the way to go. It's always good to have a back up plan but I'm sure you won't need it! 

Hi all,

Posting my timeline:

Country applying from: USA (NYC)
Type of visa applied for: Settlement (fiance)
Priority/Non Priority: Priority
Office location processing your visa: Sheffield, UK
Projected timeline given: none
Date application submitted (online): June 15
Date of biometrics (USCIS): June 18
Documents received at Sheffield (courier confirmation): ?
Documents being prepared for consideration by an ECO email: June 27
Decision made email: nothing yet
Documents returned: nothing yet

Just got news!!!

My solicitor emailed the home office and received this reply: 'This visa was issued at Sheffield on Friday 3/8/18 and the applicant should be notified any day now from the local VAC.'

So we believe that my visa was approved and I'm just waiting for them to notify me and send me my documents!! Hoping to fly out the 17th so hoping it won't take too long.

Just got news!!!

My solicitor emailed the home office and received this reply: 'This visa was issued at Sheffield on Friday 3/8/18 and the applicant should be notified any day now from the local VAC.'

So we believe that my visa was approved and I'm just waiting for them to notify me and send me my documents!! Hoping to fly out the 17th so hoping it won't take too long.

YAY!!! How exciting!!!! Congratulations!!!!!

Just got news!!!

My solicitor emailed the home office and received this reply: 'This visa was issued at Sheffield on Friday 3/8/18 and the applicant should be notified any day now from the local VAC.'

So we believe that my visa was approved and I'm just waiting for them to notify me and send me my documents!! Hoping to fly out the 17th so hoping it won't take too long.

Sounds hopeful! Good luck! 

I disappeared for a little bit, came back now that I've finally settled into the routine and survived the summer...and BOOM everything's different!

Anyway, good luck to everyone on this thread! <3

Just got news!!!

My solicitor emailed the home office and received this reply: 'This visa was issued at Sheffield on Friday 3/8/18 and the applicant should be notified any day now from the local VAC.'

So we believe that my visa was approved and I'm just waiting for them to notify me and send me my documents!! Hoping to fly out the 17th so hoping it won't take too long.

Congrats!!!! That's great news! How long did it take for the HO to reply to your solicitor?

Congrats!!!! That's great news! How long did it take for the HO to reply to your solicitor?

About 5 business days I’d say, give or take a day.

I disappeared for a little bit, came back now that I've finally settled into the routine and survived the summer...and BOOM everything's different!

Hi dramahuman! *waves* ! 

Still waiting for our UK spouse visa in the USA. Escalated at 31 bd. Heard nothing since 1st email from Sheffield. Silence.

Timeline as of Thu 9 Aug 2018 after 5pm UK time:

50 working days since online application submitted
39 working days since biometrics
36 working days since documents arrived at Sheffield
31 working days from first email from Sheffield ("application is being prepared")

STATUS: WAITING...

Still waiting for our UK spouse visa in the USA. Escalated at 31 bd. Heard nothing since 1st email from Sheffield. Silence.

Timeline as of Thu 9 Aug 2018 after 5pm UK time:

50 working days since online application submitted
39 working days since biometrics
36 working days since documents arrived at Sheffield
31 working days from first email from Sheffield ("application is being prepared")

STATUS: WAITING...

I’ve heard nothing either cbjoe, I’m right there with ya! I’m hoping we’re grouped in with the flurry of decision made emails that’s due this week.

BD 38 has come and gone, hope we all hear something tomorrow 🤞🤞

I’ve heard nothing either cbjoe, I’m right there with ya! I’m hoping we’re grouped in with the flurry of decision made emails that’s due this week.

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BD 38 has come and gone, hope we all hear something tomorrow 🤞🤞
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I hope you especially hear soon!! I didn’t follow your story when you were refused because I hadn’t discovered this site yet, but I’ve read your posts and I’m rooting for you!! 

For some reason I have a feeling I’ll hear on August 13, because it’s the 13th anniversary of my grandpa’s death. It’s a lucky number in my religion too. In the words of Michael Scott, I’m not superstitious but I am a little stitious hahaha

I’m on 60 BD, just rented a house; which will he pretty awkward if I my wife and adopted son don’t get approval. Supposedly a priority application..

No approvals so far this week? I saw one in the non-priority group.


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