Priority Spouse Visa FALL Timeline (Oct-Dec)

Big hugs.

Here’s where I think a huge part of the problem lies:  they are now having us send everything to a third party scanning hub in NYC. They are likely sending EVERYTHING.   And a lot of people send everything plus the kitchen sink.  So until they solve that - timelines will likely be slow.

Your visa WILL be processed and you WILL get your visas.  Just keep up that mantra.

I will try, I know it will get done but when and will I get that dreaded message (praying for positive vibes).

My package hasn't even made it yet to the pile because of this storm and ups is like, it's in New Jersey but they dont know when it will get to NYC.

Plus everybody sending originals and copy it's like double the fun. I wouldn't want to be the person scanning all these documents, but I thought  there would have been some structure to the madness and nobody to speak too (it's just crazy)

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I will try, I know it will get done but when and will I get that dreaded message (praying for positive vibes).

My package hasn't even made it yet to the pile because of this storm and ups is like, it's in New Jersey but they dont know when it will get to NYC.

Plus everybody sending originals and copy it's like double the fun. I wouldn't want to be the person scanning all these documents, but I thought  there would have been some structure to the madness and nobody to speak too (it's just crazy)

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I’m only sending originals of letters and bank statements - some are A4 so I just slipped a US size copy behind the original. Since I have to cover 18 years that we’ve been married, there’s too much paper as it is. I wanted to keep the package as uniform and compact as possible.
Did anyone ever figure out if we need to include those bar coded separators?


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I’m only sending originals of letters and bank statements - some are A4 so I just slipped a US size copy behind the original. Since I have to cover 18 years that we’ve been married, there’s too much paper as it is. I wanted to keep the package as uniform and compact as possible.
Did anyone ever figure out if we need to include those bar coded separators?


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On your Original document and the set of copies.... are you putting the relationship messages and chats in both stacks or just in the set of originals..

On your Original document and the set of copies.... are you putting the relationship messages and chats in both stacks or just in the set of originals..

I’m not sending two sets. Basically I’m only sending originals that are US letter size. All other docs will be copies in US letter size. I am including one A4 original letter to show wet signature and Barclays Bank statements - I’m putting US letter size copies behind those originals all in one stack.


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I’m not sending two sets. Basically I’m only sending originals that are US letter size. All other docs will be copies in US letter size. I am including one A4 original letter to show wet signature and Barclays Bank statements - I’m putting US letter size copies behind those originals all in one stack.


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ahhh ok 

ahhh ok 

For all the reasons discussed in this thread and in light of the letter being given at biometrics specifically asking for copies, I figured I’d do it this way so that all the scanner has to do is pull out the A4 originals - which conveniently stick out of the top for easy access - and scan to their heart’s content! No shuffling of papers required!


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For all the reasons discussed in this thread and in light of the letter being given at biometrics specifically asking for copies, I figured I’d do it this way so that all the scanner has to do is pull out the A4 originals - which conveniently stick out of the top for easy access - and scan to their heart’s content! No shuffling of papers required!


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That's a good idea... I am going to get all my things in order this weekend so I can apply Monday 
I have to wait for a few more things being sent that will get here then 
Warm wishes going your way 

I’m only sending originals of letters and bank statements - some are A4 so I just slipped a US size copy behind the original. Since I have to cover 18 years that we’ve been married, there’s too much paper as it is. I wanted to keep the package as uniform and compact as possible.
Did anyone ever figure out if we need to include those bar coded separators?


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I dont think you have to use the bar code dividers, I just used the ones that applied to me. That way my package is basically ready to scan . This is how I used everything.

Applicant Documents
3 Priority Processing receipts
3 Return Shipping Label
3 Printed Applications

Ref # GWF

Ref # GWF

Ref # GWF

IHS payment receipts
3 stamped biometrics sheets
3 current passport
5 Old/ Expired Passports
2 Passport Photo each

Appendix II
3 VAF 4A


Financial Documents

12 Bank Statements Sep 2017-October 2018

12 months’ payslip Sep 2017-October 2018

P60 End of Year Certificate

P45 Details of Employee Leaving Work

Sponsor’s Evidence

Copy of Spouse Passport Page

Copy of ILR page

Sponsorship Letter


Employment Evidence

Current Employer Letter

Contract & Pay Plan


Accommodation Evidence

Accommodation Letter

Tenancy Agreement


Consent Letter & Proof of Relationship

Marriage Certificate

Divorce Decrees- Certified Copies

Birth Certificate of Children

Relocation Agreement –Certified Copy (my son)

Email Confirmation Acknowledging Housing & School (my son)

Permission Letter xxx to Relocate


Additional Documents

E Tickets from trips to see each other

Itineraries and Hotel Reservations

WhatsApp Conversations (2016-2018)

Photos



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On your Original document and the set of copies.... are you putting the relationship messages and chats in both stacks or just in the set of originals..

Try to do one stack and not 2. Also make sure you have a copy of everything you sent ,just in case something gets lost you will have it. We have to keep our own evidence for this crazy process. I have everything in email so I can quickly upload, if I ever get a request. Try sending them everything on the same size document (I just thought about it, as what will make the scanners life the easiest). So just do A4 or just do US size. Both is acceptable and will be scanned.

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Try to do one stack and not 2. Also make sure you have a copy of everything you sent ,just in case something gets lost you will have it. We have to keep our own evidence for this crazy process. I have everything in email so I can quickly upload, if I ever get a request. Try sending them everything on the same size document (I just thought about it, as what will make the scanners life the easiest). So just do A4 or just do US size. Both is acceptable and will be scanned.

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Ok, so like his employment letter, landlord letter...things like that (things on the A4 and original)... are you just sending the originals and not an extra copy of them..
Then things such as messages, passport page, and relationship photo copy's, things that will be on US size , just one set all put together in order of course. 

Ok, so like his employment letter, landlord letter...things like that (things on the A4 and original)... are you just sending the originals and not an extra copy of them..
Then things such as messages, passport page, and relationship photo copy's, things that will be on US size , just one set all put together in order of course. 

I didn't send originals, I followed the instructions and sent photocopies. I also printed the dividers on the vfs site. I placed everything in order and then I used 2 thick rubberband. It's basically ready to scan

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I didn't send originals, I followed the instructions and sent photocopies. I also printed the dividers on the vfs site. I placed everything in order and then I used 2 thick rubberband. It's basically ready to scan

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ohhh Gotcha... like you I'm sure, I see so many different things said on originals and copies... it gets so confusing..

Ok, so like his employment letter, landlord letter...things like that (things on the A4 and original)... are you just sending the originals and not an extra copy of them..
Then things such as messages, passport page, and relationship photo copy's, things that will be on US size , just one set all put together in order of course. 

I think vfs is having a hard time with originals as every country state etc uses a different size paper for marriage certificates or birth certificate etc. So they requested copies. I sent photocopies of all my documents (I did do colored copies and made sure everything was legible-very important)
I still have the originals.

When you go to your biometrics, you will get a sheet and says you should follow those instructions. I just decided to follow them.

You also have the option to upload the documents yourself (maybe you can try this..I wish I did) maybe it will start working soon.


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ohhh Gotcha... like you I'm sure, I see so many different things said on originals and copies... it gets so confusing..

Yes it is confusing, if I was sending to Sheffield I would have sent originals and copies for the items I wanted to be returned.

Our documents are now being scanned (so whatever is uploaded will not be original) and even if something is missing, Sheffield seems to be contacting individuals to resend. Do what you feel is best for you, I did that for myself (whatever you do make a copy for yourself)

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I think vfs is having a hard time with originals as every country state etc uses a different size paper for marriage certificates or birth certificate etc. So they requested copies. I sent photocopies of all my documents (I did do colored copies and made sure everything was legible-very important)
I still have the originals.

When you go to your biometrics, you will get a sheet and says you should follow those instructions. I just decided to follow them.

You also have the option to upload the documents yourself (maybe you can try this..I wish I did) maybe it will start working soon.


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I think I did my copies in color when I made them, will get it all together tomorrow... Yeah, if that's the newest instructions, I would hope that's the best way.. I have everything scanned to my computer as well as an extra set of copies in my desk 
I'll see what it says about downloading...if it works by then, cant see the harm..