Application Not Straight Forward email

Day 17 and I just received the not straight forward email for mine and my son's applications. Does this mean we are going to get refused? We applied under the Armed forces appendix. I realize it will take longer to get an answer, but I'm so terrified that this means we will get refused. They don't say what isn't straight forward. Is there anything I can do?

Day 17 and I just received the not straight forward email for mine and my son's applications. Does this mean we are going to get refused? We applied under the Armed forces appendix. I realize it will take longer to get an answer, but I'm so terrified that this means we will get refused. They don't say what isn't straight forward. Is there anything I can do?

Someone else more knowledgeable will be around shortly, I'm sure, but until then to ease your fears, it doesn't at all mean you're more likely to get a rejection.

It means they didn't fall within their standards of time to process your application and by doing this they get off the hook for taking longer and are allowed 'unlimited' time.

This application has been in the making for months before sending in. As their sponsor I meet the financial criteria, just, but if it’s black and white then I do. We gathered ALL relevant documentation, double checked and triple checked before submitting. Cannot understsnd how it is ‘not straightforward’? Could it be because it’s an appendix armed forces? Any thoughts appreciated.

This application has been in the making for months before sending in. As their sponsor I meet the financial criteria, just, but if it’s black and white then I do. We gathered ALL relevant documentation, double checked and triple checked before submitting. Cannot understsnd how it is ‘not straightforward’? Could it be because it’s an appendix armed forces? Any thoughts appreciated.

I'm sure it ticks all the boxes, it's not actually 'not straight forward' it's, 'we haven't gotten to it and we need to buy time.'

Not to mention if you've put everything needed, I wouldn't worry too much, just sit tight and wait some more :/

Thanks everyone. I hate this process so very much.

That’s the thing, at only business day 17 it’s still well within timescales as a priority application. And judging how all other priorities are coming through I can’t think it’s for that reason.

Do you want to post a list of everything you included and see if we can figure it out?  We figured it out the other day for someone else. 

Being an Armed Forces application would NOT flag up the not straight forward email.  It's likely there is documentation missing that they will be requesting.  Sometimes it takes a few days for that request to come through (sometimes never at all).

Good Morning All,
My wife and her son will in a few days time be submitting their applications to join me here in the UK. I am serving in the military so we are applying under Appendix Armed Forces,if anyone could cast an eye over our prepared list of documents I would be very grateful!!

APPLICANT

Printed online application x2
Appendix armed forces x2
Visa fee receipt x2
IHS receipt x2
Biometrics receipt x2
VFS priority receipt x2 (all of the above once submitted)
Current & previous passports of both
2 Passport photos of each
Return shipping labels x2 ??

SPONSOR

Signed sponsorship letter
Copy of passport Bio page certified by Post Office

FINANCIAL

6 months original payslips
6 & 1/2 months original bank statements showing each pay deposit
Stamped and signed Letter from Unit HR Dept certifying service details length of service and pay etc.
Latest P60

ACCOMMODATION

Licence to occupy Service Families Housing (where I currently reside already with son)
Details of property  including floor plan
Signed letter from Unit welfare officer supporting the application

RELATIONSHIP

Marriage certificate
Divorce decree (sponsor)
1-2 photos together inc 1 from wedding day
Selection of boarding passes from trips to see each other
Screen shots of WhatsApp call log showing 1-2 calls per month throughout the relationship
Screen shots of WhatsApp messages from throughout the relationship (shows content but neither of us could work out how not to lol)

As mentioned earlier grateful for thoughts!!

Yes please!
Printed online applications (one for me and one for my 15 yr old.)
Two AF appendix apps
Sponsor letter
My cover letter
Stamped biometrics appt sheets stamped.
Sponsors P60
7 months or payslips for sponsor
7 months bank statements
Letter from his HR with the Army confirming his active service (job)
Letter for the accommodations on camp stating we can live there.
His divorce decree
Our marriage certificate
Two photos of us together, one from our first date one from our wedding
Multiple boarding passes, I can't recall how many.
Four pages of call logs on what's app showing 1-2 calls or video calls per month
3 random text exchanges through the course of our relationship
Priority serive receipts on top
Two passport photos for me and my son
My son's passport, my current and previous passport.
My court order showing I have full parental responsibility of my son and he resides with me all the time.
The parenting plan that my ex agreed to staying I have my son all the time and notes the move to the UK and his acknowledgement of my intentions.
Copy of my son's birth certificate to prove I am his mother....

I was a dumbie and didn't make a copy of the paperwork I sent. I think that covers it all. If you see something missing let me know and I can tell you if I sent it.

My cover letter mentions my brief run in with the law 20+ years ago, covers custody of my son, references the areas of the custody and parenting plan they should review.

Yes everything Southernboy posted. Thank you honey!

I thought I was tripping out, didn't realize there were two of you XD

Lol yep he is my husband. Who is also freaking out about this. 

Did you send this?

a letter from their sponsor’s Unit confirming the date of their enlistment and their expected final date of service with HM Forces;

a letter from the unit referred to above. If the letter is not recent (dated within the last 6 months), caseworkers may wish to contact the unit concerned, to ensure that the service details provided remain valid and:

Lol yep he is my husband. Who is also freaking out about this. 

Don't freak out.  It's likely to just take a little bit longer to process.  There is probably a document they want and they'll ask for.  Really, don't worry!  It's not a refusal!

Also I apologize, I read 71 instead of 17 :O

I wish you all luck, I'm sure it will be fine :3