Visa Application Status

[gaius]

I checked my visa application through online tracking system at VFS Global website and received this message status:

"Your application is ready for collection; please visit the UK Visa Application Centre where you submitted your visa application to collect the same 14 Oct 2008"

Thus this mean that my application was successful? and my visa is ready to pick-up? (not courier).

anyone can enlighten me about this? Thank you!

[menchkin]

I checked my visa application through online tracking system at VFS Global website and received this message status:

"Your application is ready for collection; please visit the UK Visa Application Centre where you submitted your visa application to collect the same 14 Oct 2008"

Thus this mean that my application was successful? and my visa is ready to pick-up? (not courier).

anyone can enlighten me about this? Thank you!

The advise that you got thru SMS does not equate to "VISA GRANTED". The only time you will know the result is when you open your passport when you claim it from the VFS center. You have to go there tomorrow to know the result of your application. I was also quite nervous when I got the same text message from the VFS 1 and half weeks ago (I also chose to pick up the visa result from the VFS center instead of have it sent via courier). I tore open the sealed envelope and immediately browsed thru the pages of my passport and there on page 5 is my visa. hehe! I hope your visa application result is favorable. Let us know okie.

[DianaKevy]

I checked my visa application through online tracking system at VFS Global website and received this message status:

"Your application is ready for collection; please visit the UK Visa Application Centre where you submitted your visa application to collect the same 14 Oct 2008"

Thus this mean that my application was successful? and my visa is ready to pick-up? (not courier).

anyone can enlighten me about this? Thank you!

did you tell them that you want it send thru courier? coz im sure they have ask you that if do you want it send or pick up.

[gaius]

The advise that you got thru SMS does not equate to "VISA GRANTED". The only time you will know the result is when you open your passport when you claim it from the VFS center. You have to go there tomorrow to know the result of your application. I was also quite nervous when I got the same text message from the VFS 1 and half weeks ago. I tore open the sealed envelope and immediately browsed thru the pages of my passport and there on page 5 is my visa. hehe! I hope your visa application result is favorable. Let us know okie.

wow.. congratulation then!... and thank you for the advice. since in flying from Aklan province to Manila and found out that tomorrows flights are sold out, i must likely to fly the next day Oct.16. Is this ok with the VAC center? cause my collection is scheduled tomorrow.

[menchkin]

wow.. congratulation then!... and thank you for the advice. since in flying from Aklan province to Manila and found out that tomorrows flights are sold out, i must likely to fly the next day Oct.16. Is this ok with the VAC center? cause my collection is scheduled tomorrow.

It's okay if you won't be able to pick it up by tomorrow. You can get it on Oct 16. Have a safe flight and hope that you're granted a visa. :) :) :)

[gaius]

did you tell them that you want it send thru courier? coz im sure they have ask you that if do you want it send or pick up.

I was asked and told for pick-up coz i'm not confident with our local courier system especially when it arrives at the province. Unfortunately, it happened that I'm here in the province right now and i have to fly to manila without any possible means. I checked online flight sched of Cebu Pacific and Pal and was sudden that all flights for tomorrow are sold-out.

[menchkin]

I was asked and told for pick-up coz i'm not confident with our local courier system especially when it arrives at the province. Unfortunately, it happened that I'm here in the province right now and i have to fly to manila without any possible means. I checked online flight sched of Cebu Pacific and Pal and was sudden that all flights for tomorrow are sold-out.

By the way, what type of visa did you apply?

[gaius]

By the way, what type of visa did you apply?

I applied as "Dependent of a Working Permit visa holder" my wife is a nurse in UK. Let me ask you by the way, i would like to get your best guess answer if my application was approved or not.

Here's what i submitted as a supporting documents:
60 pages of Yahoo Messenger chat texts,
15 pages of Emails,
3 pages of compiled mobile SMS texts,
4 pages of mix pictures from weddings to vacations pics.
2 pages xerox copies of postal mails envelope.
2 pages xerox copies of used UK call cards.
1 Invitation letter to live from my wife in UK.

Major docs.:
her Tenant agreement contract in UK where she live.
6 months copies of her financial Statement with a balance of 1800pound/mos.
6 months paylips
her working permit visa and passport
her working permit approved letter from the embassy.
her employer's work permit letter.
Marriage contract.
etc.etc.

what can you guess of the result?

[menchkin]

I applied as "Dependent of a Working Permit visa holder" my wife is a nurse in UK. Let me ask you by the way, i would like to get your best guess answer if my application was approved or not.

Here's what i submitted as a supporting documents:
60 pages of Yahoo Messenger chat texts,
15 pages of Emails,
3 pages of compiled mobile SMS texts,
4 pages of mix pictures from weddings to vacations pics.
2 pages xerox copies of postal mails envelope.
2 pages xerox copies of used UK call cards.
1 Invitation letter to live from my wife in UK.

Major docs.:
her Tenant agreement contract in UK where she live.
6 months copies of her financial Statement with a balance of 1800pound/mos.
6 months paylips
her working permit visa and passport
her working permit approved letter from the embassy.
her employer's work permit letter.
Marriage contract.
etc.etc.

what can you guess of the result?

For me it's a favorable result. :xxgrinning--00xx3: :xxgrinning--00xx3: :xxgrinning--00xx3: You've provided all the required supporting docs so there shouldn't be any problem with your application. :)

[gaius]

For me it's a favorable result. :xxgrinning--00xx3: :xxgrinning--00xx3: :xxgrinning--00xx3: You've provided all the required supporting docs so there shouldn't be any problem with your application. :)

Thanks for adding my confidence... honestly, I'm a little bit nervous now. :bigcry::Help1:

[misscarie]

GoodLuck gaius and travel safe on 16th :)

[menchkin]

Thanks for adding my confidence... honestly, I'm a little bit nervous now. :bigcry::Help1:

I know the feeling. Try to sleep and think positive. You will know the result in 2 days time. :)

[PAT]

Good luck gaius !...hope its favorable.....I can imagine how you feel now.Just think positive about the result, the long wait is almost over hehehe.

[gaius]

Good luck gaius !...hope its favorable.....I can imagine how you feel now.Just think positive about the result, the long wait is almost over hehehe.

Pat, thank you so much!.. that adds to my confidence. getting more relax. really excited but not to much on expectation.

[marylen]

good luck gaius...and i may hope you have your visa granted..............am waiting for 10th weeks here now for my "spouse application"....is yours is settlement as well?

[marylen]

hi gaius...can i ask when did you submit yours? i submitted mine last Aug 8 and still waiting for the result

[menchkin]

hi gaius...can i ask when did you submit yours? i submitted mine last Aug 8 and still waiting for the result

He applied for "Dependent of a Working Permit visa holder" type of visa.

[jbt]

hello,

goodluck and may you have a safe trip.

:)

[gaius]

hello,

goodluck and may you have a safe trip.

:)

Thanks guys.. im flying for manila from kalibo,aklan tomorrow.

[gaius]

good luck gaius...and i may hope you have your visa granted..............am waiting for 10th weeks here now for my "spouse application"....is yours is settlement as well?

As i understand your Spouse Visa Application takes about 3months to process. thats about 12 weeks, so you still have to wait 2 more weeks since you've already had 10 weeks of waiting.

Mine is only 30 working days! thats about 1month and haft for Dependent of working permit visa holder. my wife is not yet a resident.

[miayela]

HI gauius good luck...
Think positive..

[gaius]

HI gauius good luck...
Think positive..

I will.. thats add up to my confidence.. thank you so much!

[lunaloves7]

Good luck gaius.... just be optimistic!!!

God Bless...

[benb]

I applied as "Dependent of a Working Permit visa holder" my wife is a nurse in UK. Let me ask you by the way, i would like to get your best guess answer if my application was approved or not.

Here's what i submitted as a supporting documents:
60 pages of Yahoo Messenger chat texts,
15 pages of Emails,
3 pages of compiled mobile SMS texts,
4 pages of mix pictures from weddings to vacations pics.
2 pages xerox copies of postal mails envelope.
2 pages xerox copies of used UK call cards.
1 Invitation letter to live from my wife in UK.

Major docs.:
her Tenant agreement contract in UK where she live.
6 months copies of her financial Statement with a balance of 1800pound/mos.
6 months paylips
her working permit visa and passport
her working permit approved letter from the embassy.
her employer's work permit letter.
Marriage contract.
etc.etc.

what can you guess of the result?

More importantly, there needs to be sufficient evidence to proof that there will be no recourse to (UK) public funds and your wife can accommodate both of you.

Best Wishes,

[gaius]

More importantly, there needs to be sufficient evidence to proof that there will be no recourse to (UK) public funds and your wife can accommodate both of you.

Best Wishes,

Thank you ben.. My wife had enough fund for the two of us based on her financial statements history. I will be collecting the result tomorrow afternoon at VAC office in Makati. I wish things will turn our well.

For that long 30working days of process period. The Embassy didn't call or inform me of possible appearance interview if found that my submitted documents wasn't sufficient enough to conclude. So, I'm certain that the result is positive. I prayed and focus on this matter. will see tomorrow.

Thanks guys!

[Ann07]

Hope its positive.
goodluck:)

[gaius]

Hi guys! sorry to responded too late. To tell you guys! I've got my VISA!!!!

Thank God for granting my prayers to be with my wife together.. and this is FOREVER!!!

Thanks all!!!

[gaius]

Hi guys! sorry to responded too late. To tell you guys! I've got my VISA!!!!

Thank God for granting my prayers to be with my wife together.. and this is FOREVER!!!

Thanks all!!!

[marylen]

congrats! and good luck

[menchkin]

Hi guys! sorry to responded too late. To tell you guys! I've got my VISA!!!!

Thank God for granting my prayers to be with my wife together.. and this is FOREVER!!!

Thanks all!!!

Congratulations!!!!! :BouncyHappy: :BouncyHappy: :BouncyHappy:

[IainBusby]

Congratulations! :xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:
Louella & Iain.

[reginacarlson]

Hello Gaius. I'm waiting for my EEA Family Permit (dependent of an EU national) and since it's not a settlement visa, it should only take the same processing time as yours. Was your visa processing exactly 30 working days? When did you submit your application?

[gingxrick]

congratulations...well done!!!!!

[Ann07]

Congratulations po:)

[lunaloves7]

Originally Posted by gaius
I applied as "Dependent of a Working Permit visa holder" my wife is a nurse in UK. Let me ask you by the way, i would like to get your best guess answer if my application was approved or not.

Here's what i submitted as a supporting documents:
60 pages of Yahoo Messenger chat texts,
15 pages of Emails,
3 pages of compiled mobile SMS texts,
4 pages of mix pictures from weddings to vacations pics.
2 pages xerox copies of postal mails envelope.
2 pages xerox copies of used UK call cards.
1 Invitation letter to live from my wife in UK.

Major docs.:
her Tenant agreement contract in UK where she live.
6 months copies of her financial Statement with a balance of 1800pound/mos.
6 months paylips
her working permit visa and passport
her working permit approved letter from the embassy.
her employer's work permit letter.
Marriage contract.
etc.etc.

what can you guess of the result?

gaius, how did you print your mobile SMS texts?

thanks.....:):Erm:

[gaius]

Fortunately, I finally arrived here in London at Heathrow airport yesterday, my wife picked me up. It's nice to be my love at the very most wonderful city in the world. Now, back to another next project: JOB Search!!! ... im more of customer service type experience at home so i might looking for any customer service jobs at central area of London. any one who can refer me?

Thank you all for the prayers and the best informations!

[DianaKevy]

hello and welcome to UK. if you are looking for job firstly you have to get a NI number coz thats the requirement and then go to your job center there if you're not satisfied in the job sites.

[Arthur Little]

If a Britsh citizen marries a Filipina and IF a spousal visa is granted, does this automatically allow the latter to seek work in the UK?

[kimmi]

If a Britsh citizen marries a Filipina and IF a spousal visa is granted, does this automatically allow the latter to seek work in the UK?

yes..jus dont forget to get her a National Insurance number..:)

[misscarie]

Congrats Gauis , atlast nakuha mo na Visa mo .... welcome to UK :)

[Arthur Little]

Thanks Kimmi for your reply. However, I'm not married yet, but supposing my Filipina lady and I were to 'tie the knot' when I'm next out in the Phils in November December. As I understand it, we would then have to apply for the Spousal Visa I mentioned, and begin the long waiting period - with ME either having to remain in the Philippines for the duration OR, sadly, return to the UK without her until a decision is taken by the Immigration Authorities.

IF - and I repeat if - we ARE granted a spousal visa as a married couple, would she be eligible to seek a teaching post in Scotland at THAT stage, or would she need a work permit in addition?

[PeterB]

No work permit required, as soon as you arrive in the UK on a spouse visa, you are allowed to take employment.

[menchkin]

hello and welcome to UK. if you are looking for job firstly you have to get a NI number coz thats the requirement and then go to your job center there if you're not satisfied in the job sites.

You mean to say that I need to first get NI number before I can start applying for a job?

[DianaKevy]

You mean to say that I need to first get NI number before I can start applying for a job?

yes once u have your spousal or FLR you have to have a NI number as well coz thats a requirement. thats like a SSS in Phils.

[menchkin]

yes once u have your spousal or FLR you have to have a NI number as well coz thats a requirement. thats like a SSS in Phils.

ok, so i need to have one first before i can apply for a job. thanks for the info. :)

[Ann07]

Thanks Kimmi for your reply. However, I'm not married yet, but supposing my Filipina lady and I were to 'tie the knot' when I'm next out in the Phils in November December. As I understand it, we would then have to apply for the Spousal Visa I mentioned, and begin the long waiting period - with ME either having to remain in the Philippines for the duration OR, sadly, return to the UK without her until a decision is taken by the Immigration Authorities.

IF - and I repeat if - we ARE granted a spousal visa as a married couple, would she be eligible to seek a teaching post in Scotland at THAT stage, or would she need a work permit in addition?

Hi Arthur, I am teacher in the PI. I tried applying for teaching post here since last year but they always require something. I am now working in the shop for more than a year now. Im still, planning to pursue my plans someday:doh If the kids grown up:Erm::Cuckoo:


All the best for you both:)

[Ann07]

ok, so i need to have one first before i can apply for a job. thanks for the info. :)

Some company will do it for you. But better get it yourself coz that will add a plus factor in your application:)

Goodluck Mench:)

[PeterB]

Not having your NI number should not be a problem. Companies have instructions for how to create a temporary number (TN + date of birth, IIRC). They then complete a very simple form to apply for a permanent number.

[gaius]

Congrats Gauis , atlast nakuha mo na Visa mo .... welcome to UK :)

Salamat din misscarie. dito na me sa Central London. But im kinda new to the weather temperature and i have to stay inside the house most of the time. its really cold this week. i wonder what might to feel this coming january and february next year as the coldest month they say.

[kimmi]

Thanks Kimmi for your reply. However, I'm not married yet, but supposing my Filipina lady and I were to 'tie the knot' when I'm next out in the Phils in November December. As I understand it, we would then have to apply for the Spousal Visa I mentioned, and begin the long waiting period - with ME either having to remain in the Philippines for the duration OR, sadly, return to the UK without her until a decision is taken by the Immigration Authorities.

IF - and I repeat if - we ARE granted a spousal visa as a married couple, would she be eligible to seek a teaching post in Scotland at THAT stage, or would she need a work permit in addition?

hi Arthur,

I am also a teaching in the Philippines before I arrived here in Scotland and looking forward to teach in one of the Primary school here..Ur fiancee doesn't need any work permit to work here- if she will be on a spouse visa- the problem is "We" need to take a certain course or fulfill a requirement before we become eligible to work as a teacher here..

right now , I am studying again to pursue it..:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[gaius]

Hello Gaius. I'm waiting for my EEA Family Permit (dependent of an EU national) and since it's not a settlement visa, it should only take the same processing time as yours. Was your visa processing exactly 30 working days? When did you submit your application?

Hello Regina, sorry for late responce, i was really busy taking tour around London city. :)

My process took exactly 30 Working Days period. My wife is Non-EU national rather shes only holding Work Permit Visa. I think there is basic difference in our dependent status. You are likely to get a Spouse Visa because your husband is a EU national and the process will take 3 Months.

Pray more just as i did. I got my visa right in time due. :)