Another batch of members waiting for their visas

[rayofLight]

Sorry, a bit late with reply.

Lady BBJ arrived into Gatwick in late April.
No delays (perhaps because one of the earliest flights in).
Pleasant older immigration woman briefly asked her a few questions.
(my full name, my address, how long are you staying, is he outside
waiting for you)
Not asked for, or about X-Ray

About 35-40mins all told from aircraft landing to the arrivals door.

thanx for the info, a big help....
im still waiting for my visa, its my 12weeks now...hope i will get it soon..
need more prayers.....wish we are include on the prayers of all the people here in the forum......THANKS to all:cwm38::)

[Mjaes]

i think the re-structure is driven by the recession... they are probably downsizing -- hence the move to have everything processed here in the philippines (as the regional hub). :-O very unfortunate for all of us... :-(

hopefully when the april visas start coming in, we will all be happy... :-) i am also applying for a visit visa this week so my sister and i can go together hopefully by next month. :-)

[Mjaes]

they are probably just claiming to "increase staffing" to manage possible complaints re: application backlogs. let's just expect the worst but hope for the best. :-)

[rayofLight]

they are probably just claiming to "increase staffing" to manage possible complaints re: application backlogs. let's just expect the worst but hope for the best. :-)

wish to all april applicant's, have a good news this week....
:Hellooo::Hellooo::BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy:

[pennybarry]

:omg::omg::omg:
Very long thread!!!
This maybe non stop until no more spouse visa applicants filed at UK embassy:icon_lol:

[Mich]

wish to all april applicant's, have a good news this week....
:Hellooo::Hellooo::BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy:


i wish that too! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[brian&maddy]

Hi everyone:)
I have just checked my online application status before i logged in here in the forum.
And it says there: "YOUR APPLICATION IS READY FOR COLLECTION; PLEASE VISIT THE UK VISA APPLICATION CENTRE TO COLLECT THE SAME..."

Im a bit confused. What does that mean? is my application refused or approved?:Erm:
It seemed different from what I have read from other's which says "processed passport ready for collection"
Anyway, whatever the outcome of it, i will keep you guys posted:)
It's too late to go there at this time it's 5:30 Pm here in Manila. I will go to UKVAC tomorrow.
Wish me all the luck and please pray for me. I REALLY CANNOT WAIT TO BE WITH THE MAN I LOVE MOST.:)

[estherboaz]

I wish you all the best delton may...

[estherboaz]

Hi everyone:)
I have just checked my online application status before i logged in here in the forum.
And it says there: "YOUR APPLICATION IS READY FOR COLLECTION; PLEASE VISIT THE UK VISA APPLICATION CENTRE TO COLLECT THE SAME..."

Im a bit confused. What does that mean? is my application refused or approved?:Erm:
It seemed different from what I have read from other's which says "processed passport ready for collection"
Anyway, whatever the outcome of it, i will keep you guys posted:)
It's too late to go there at this time it's 5:30 Pm here in Manila. I will go to UKVAC tomorrow.
Wish me all the luck and please pray for me. I REALLY CANNOT WAIT TO BE WITH THE MAN I LOVE MOST.:)

my prayers for you...that may God give you the desire of your heart.God bless you sis.

[adam&chryss]

Hi everyone:)
I have just checked my online application status before i logged in here in the forum.
And it says there: "YOUR APPLICATION IS READY FOR COLLECTION; PLEASE VISIT THE UK VISA APPLICATION CENTRE TO COLLECT THE SAME..."

Im a bit confused. What does that mean? is my application refused or approved?:Erm:
It seemed different from what I have read from other's which says "processed passport ready for collection"
Anyway, whatever the outcome of it, i will keep you guys posted:)
It's too late to go there at this time it's 5:30 Pm here in Manila. I will go to UKVAC tomorrow.
Wish me all the luck and please pray for me. I REALLY CANNOT WAIT TO BE WITH THE MAN I LOVE MOST.:)

you'll find out when you collect it.. but quite pretty sure it's approved.
after you've waited for a long time i don't think they will refuse it...

goodluck and advance congratulations!!! :BouncyHappy:

[mickcant]

Hi everyone:)
I have just checked my online application status before i logged in here in the forum.
And it says there: "YOUR APPLICATION IS READY FOR COLLECTION; PLEASE VISIT THE UK VISA APPLICATION CENTRE TO COLLECT THE SAME..."

Im a bit confused. What does that mean? is my application refused or approved?:Erm:
It seemed different from what I have read from other's which says "processed passport ready for collection"
Anyway, whatever the outcome of it, i will keep you guys posted:)
It's too late to go there at this time it's 5:30 Pm here in Manila. I will go to UKVAC tomorrow.
Wish me all the luck and please pray for me. I REALLY CANNOT WAIT TO BE WITH THE MAN I LOVE MOST.:)
Hello deltonmay29,:Hellooo:
I would say you are approved, and all is ready for you to collect.
Can I ask the date you applied please? was it in April this year?
Mick.:Help1:

[meandwifey]

i didnt even know they had online tracking :doh another website i will be checking daily :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[mickcant]

i didnt even know they had online tracking :doh another website i will be checking daily :xxgrinning--00xx3:


Hello meandwifey,:Hellooo:
Please let us know if the online tracking works for you, ours comes up "invalid search" I asked about it when I phoned them last week, but they just confirmed our applacation was in the system.:doh
Mick.

[meandwifey]

Hello meandwifey,:Hellooo:
Please let us know if the online tracking works for you, ours comes up "invalid search" I asked about it when I phoned them last week, but they just confirmed our applacation was in the system.:doh
Mick.

same thing happened to me .. i was on the official website and it kept coming back with invalid search :Brick: i asked wifey and she said it worked her end so i got her to send me the link ... its virtually the same website but a PI version http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/

hope it works for you :xxgrinning--00xx3:

ps. mine says " Your visa application has been forwarded to the British High Commission"

[estherboaz]

THANK YOU ESTHER:) I HOPE THIS IS IT:xxgrinning--00xx3:

for sure.:xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:your long wait is over.welcome in uk in advance.

[brian&maddy]

for sure.:xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:your long wait is over.welcome in uk in advance.

thank you esther:)

[brian&maddy]

Hello meandwifey,:Hellooo:
Please let us know if the online tracking works for you, ours comes up "invalid search" I asked about it when I phoned them last week, but they just confirmed our applacation was in the system.:doh
Mick.

Mick, this is the link where i use to check my application online. http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/index.aspx
You will find the "track application"
i hope this help:)

[rayofLight]

Congratulation deltonmay....

[mickcant]

Mick, this is the link where i use to check my application online. http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/index.aspx
You will find the "track application"
i hope this help:)
Hello again deltonmay,:cwm34:
I tried it but it still came up as "Invalid Search" so I have emaild them to try to find out why, I will post the reply when I recive it in case others have the same problem.
Mick.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[rayofLight]

Hello again deltonmay,:cwm34:
I tried it but it still came up as "Invalid Search" so I have emaild them to try to find out why, I will post the reply when I recive it in case others have the same problem.
Mick.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

Hi mick, i checked mine only this time, while i'm in the forum...and i got it....
but :bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry:.....still thesame result....
....how i wish they are telling there that my passport is ready to get...:):):)
try to check again...

[mickcant]

Hi mick, i checked mine only this time, while i'm in the forum...and i got it....
but :bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry::bigcry:.....still thesame result....
....how i wish they are telling there that my passport is ready to get...:):):)
try to check again...

Hello rayoflight,:Hellooo:
I have tried again and again! also now emaild them, can anyone confirm this is the correct email address:

info.ukph@vfshelpline.com
If I have it right then I can only wait for an answer.

Mick.:Brick:

[rayofLight]

Hello rayoflight,:Hellooo:
I have tried again and again! also now emaild them, can anyone confirm this is the correct email address:

info.ukph@vfshelpline.com
If I have it right then I can only wait for an answer.

Mick.:Brick:

hello again....
here is the email that i used to check my visa in the embassy....and they answer me after 10days...wow.....
ManilaVisaEnquiries@fco.gov.uk

[Ji&Ma]

Hi everyone:)
I have just checked my online application status before i logged in here in the forum.
And it says there: "YOUR APPLICATION IS READY FOR COLLECTION; PLEASE VISIT THE UK VISA APPLICATION CENTRE TO COLLECT THE SAME..."

Im a bit confused. What does that mean? is my application refused or approved?:Erm:
It seemed different from what I have read from other's which says "processed passport ready for collection"
Anyway, whatever the outcome of it, i will keep you guys posted:)
It's too late to go there at this time it's 5:30 Pm here in Manila. I will go to UKVAC tomorrow.
Wish me all the luck and please pray for me. I REALLY CANNOT WAIT TO BE WITH THE MAN I LOVE MOST.:)
:Hellooo:WOOHOOOO :Hellooo:
Thats great news - I'm sure it is approved, no worries.:BouncyHappy:
They are sending these messages to all processed applicants and what I know they never say in them if it was successful or not...
Good luck :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[NtoN]

Hi everyone:)
I have just checked my online application status before i logged in here in the forum.
And it says there: "YOUR APPLICATION IS READY FOR COLLECTION; PLEASE VISIT THE UK VISA APPLICATION CENTRE TO COLLECT THE SAME..."

Im a bit confused. What does that mean? is my application refused or approved?:Erm:
It seemed different from what I have read from other's which says "processed passport ready for collection"
Anyway, whatever the outcome of it, i will keep you guys posted:)
It's too late to go there at this time it's 5:30 Pm here in Manila. I will go to UKVAC tomorrow.
Wish me all the luck and please pray for me. I REALLY CANNOT WAIT TO BE WITH THE MAN I LOVE MOST.:)

Best of luck Deltonmay...God is good all the time.

[mickcant]

hello again....
here is the email that i used to check my visa in the embassy....and they answer me after 10days...wow.....
ManilaVisaEnquiries@fco.gov.uk

Many thanks rayoflight,:xxgrinning--00xx3:
I sent the email to that address as well so hopefully will get an answer.
We are now on the 12 weeks and all sorts of doughts keep crossing my mind!
I know we can only wait though.
Many thanks again.:cwm34:
Mick.

[Ji&Ma]

Many thanks rayoflight,:xxgrinning--00xx3:
I sent the email to that address as well so hopefully will get an answer.
We are now on the 12 weeks and all sorts of doughts keep crossing my mind!
I know we can only wait though.
Many thanks again.:cwm34:
Mick.

Heads up Mick, hope it won't take long for us now :xxgrinning--00xx3:
But I have to admit - sometimes I'm getting pretty nervous about it too....:NoNo:

[Jonnywina]

when you are approved. how long does it take to get from the embassy to yourself via courier service? I have booked my flights already and have allowed 15 weeks for the process. The flight was £450 rather than normal £780 so worth the chance. I just hope I have enough time.

Thanks for everyone's help in this process.

J&W

[Rob&Lol2009]

nice one deltonmay!!! good luck tomorrow and good luck to all others out there waiting.

[Rob&Lol2009]

Peeps,

Did you see the latest update from the Brit Embassy regarding fraud?? Scary........i know that if you have been 100% truthful then there is nothing to worry about but still....scary.

[estherboaz]

when you are approved. how long does it take to get from the embassy to yourself via courier service? I have booked my flights already and have allowed 15 weeks for the process. The flight was £450 rather than normal £780 so worth the chance. I just hope I have enough time.

Thanks for everyone's help in this process.

J&W

in my case it took one day.i just hope hope that you will really have enough time for your visa since you already have your plane ticket.:yikes:

[sunshinesLOVER]

A up all,i,m ringing visa place in manila on thursday,its been 3 months now,god i hope i get some good information.
sunshine is so excited i can tell lol,wish me luck. :action-smiley-081:

[Mrs.JMajor]

Hi everyone:)
I have just checked my online application status before i logged in here in the forum.
And it says there: "YOUR APPLICATION IS READY FOR COLLECTION; PLEASE VISIT THE UK VISA APPLICATION CENTRE TO COLLECT THE SAME..."

Im a bit confused. What does that mean? is my application refused or approved?:Erm:
It seemed different from what I have read from other's which says "processed passport ready for collection"
Anyway, whatever the outcome of it, i will keep you guys posted:)
It's too late to go there at this time it's 5:30 Pm here in Manila. I will go to UKVAC tomorrow.
Wish me all the luck and please pray for me. I REALLY CANNOT WAIT TO BE WITH THE MAN I LOVE MOST.:)

Sorry Mare ko, i just arrived home from work and saw all your offline messages, yessssssssss that was it, its sure ball, my hubby shocks when I shout I said "Oh my god, she got her visa" if you only know how happy I am for you, 7 months golly, so I quickly check this thread, at last, at last, I cant express how happy i am, its surely granted alright, nothing to worry:BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy: collect it tomorrow and attend CFO, book the flight and see you here, lol

Cant read much in the forum now, so tired worked 10 hours, Good night hope till friday another visa comes

when you are approved. how long does it take to get from the embassy to yourself via courier service? I have booked my flights already and have allowed 15 weeks for the process. The flight was £450 rather than normal £780 so worth the chance. I just hope I have enough time.

Thanks for everyone's help in this process.

J&W

If your location Visayas or Mindanao, it took sometimes 3 days especially if it release friday, you have to wait till monday, but if your location just in Luzon, 24 hours will be there, just confuss how you know your approved? Did they text or call you that your approved? Usually we didnt know unless we hold our passport

[brian&maddy]

Sorry Mare ko, i just arrived home from work and saw all your offline messages, yessssssssss that was it, its sure ball, my hubby shocks when I shout I said "Oh my god, she got her visa" if you only know how happy I am for you, 7 months golly, so I quickly check this thread, at last, at last, I cant express how happy i am, its surely granted alright, nothing to worry:BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy: collect it tomorrow and attend CFO, book the flight and see you here, lol

Cant read much in the forum now, so tired worked 10 hours, Good night hope till friday another visa comes

Mareee! Glad to see your post here. Been off lately becoz i have hand full of work to finish here @ home. Anyway I can't believe it myself. I thought the embassy has forgotten all about me already he he he:D
Oisst! I thought we will be meeting @ Robinson's Place when you come to pick up Jed???:Erm:

[Rob&Lol2009]

ask them what took so long!! and ask what date they are up to hehehehehehehe (i.e. tell em HURRY UP!!!!)

[Rob&Lol2009]

come on rob & lol :D I wont ask anymore or else they might take it back again:bigcry:

hehehe yeah good point, get it and run like the wind, dont look back hehehe

safe trip. I hope to see a post here from you saying your cheeks hurt from smiling so much on the way home!!

[empott]

I just finished talking to the embassy personel, she said they are still processing the March 26 applicants! I said we phoned early last week and you were processing March 26 already. She said that's right but they have countless applicants. :Brick::Brick::Brick: This is taking so loooong! :furious3: :bigcry:

Congratulations May. I'm so happy for you. May you have a good flight going to UK.

[rayofLight]

HELLO.....deltonmay....
how are you....
any good news for the april applicant..

[rayofLight]

[QUOTE=empott;152848]I just finished talking to the embassy personel, she said they are still processing the March 26 applicants! I said we phoned early last week and you were processing March 26 already. She said that's right but they have countless applicants. :Brick::Brick::Brick: This is taking so loooong! :furious3: :bigcry:

:NoNo::NoNo::NoNo::NoNo::NoNo::NoNo::NoNo::cwm34:

[brian&maddy]

Hello there my friends :)
Finally I got my visa approved, and its stamped in my passport's page5:BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy:

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR MORAL SUPPORT AND FOR THE HELPFUL ADVICES. I REALLY DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY AT THE MOMENT. I CANT BELIEVE I HAVE NOW THE VISA THAT I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR ALMOST SEVEN MONTHS. AT LAST, ALL THESE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, THE WORRYING, THE STRESS AND THE MISERY HAS COME TO AN END. I WILL BE FLYING TO THE UK NEXT WEEK :D BECAUSE ME AND MY DARLING FIANCE CANT WAIT ANYMORE TO BE WITH EACH OTHER.

TO BOSS KEITH AND THE MODERATORS, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

MRS MAJOR... MARE!!! YOUR THREAD HERE HAS GONE BOX OFFICE...11 PAGES AND STILL MORE TO GO ON:D THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE MORAL BOOST YOU HAVE GIVEN ME FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS THAT I WAS IN AGONY. i HOPE YOU DONT MIND IF I DIDNT MAKE A NEW THREAD FOR MY NEWS:D PEACE!! MUAHHHHH!

TO ALL OF YOU WHO ARE STILL WAITING FOR YOUR VISA. HANG ON TO YOUR FAITH AND BE PATIENT. YOU WILL BE THE NEXT ONE ANNOUNCING SOME GOOD NEWS HERE:) :xxgrinning--00xx3: AND OF COURSE PRAYER HELPS A LOT.

AND LASTLY, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE ENTRY CLEARANCE OFFICER (WHOEVER YOU ARE SIR/MADAM, I HOPE YOU ARE READING THIS) THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR GRANTING MY VISA. :)

:BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy:

[brian&maddy]

I would like to share this to all of you... I am attaching a file here which was given to me by my younger brother who is in the semminary.it gave me so much inspiration. I hope it inspires all of you too.:)

[Rob&Lol2009]

Hello there my friends :)
Finally I got my visa approved, and its stamped in my passport's page5:BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy:

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR MORAL SUPPORT AND FOR THE HELPFUL ADVICES. I REALLY DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY AT THE MOMENT. I CANT BELIEVE I HAVE NOW THE VISA THAT I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR ALMOST SEVEN MONTHS. AT LAST, ALL THESE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, THE WORRYING, THE STRESS AND THE MISERY HAS COME TO AN END. I WILL BE FLYING TO THE UK NEXT WEEK :D BECAUSE ME AND MY DARLING FIANCE CANT WAIT ANYMORE TO BE WITH EACH OTHER.

TO BOSS KEITH AND THE MODERATORS, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

MRS MAJOR... MARE!!! YOUR THREAD HERE HAS GONE BOX OFFICE...11 PAGES AND STILL MORE TO GO ON:D THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE MORAL BOOST YOU HAVE GIVEN ME FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS THAT I WAS IN AGONY. i HOPE YOU DONT MIND IF I DIDNT MAKE A NEW THREAD FOR MY NEWS:D PEACE!! MUAHHHHH!

TO ALL OF YOU WHO ARE STILL WAITING FOR YOUR VISA. HANG ON TO YOUR FAITH AND BE PATIENT. YOU WILL BE THE NEXT ONE ANNOUNCING SOME GOOD NEWS HERE:) :xxgrinning--00xx3: AND OF COURSE PRAYER HELPS A LOT.

AND LASTLY, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE ENTRY CLEARANCE OFFICER (WHOEVER YOU ARE SIR/MADAM, I HOPE YOU ARE READING THIS) THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR GRANTING MY VISA. :)

:BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy:


Well done and CONGRATS!!! After 7 months waiting im sure you already know exactly what to take hehehe....you had the time to plan :icon_lol:!!



QUOTE: I just finished talking to the embassy personel, she said they are still processing the March 26 applicants! I said we phoned early last week and you were processing March 26 already. She said that's right but they have countless applicants. This is taking so loooong! QUOTE


I still cant believe that its taking so long......

[rayofLight]

I would like to share this to all of you... I am attaching a file here which was given to me by my younger brother who is in the semminary.it gave me so much inspiration. I hope it inspires all of you too.:)

CONGRATULATION ......
:xxparty-smiley-050::xxparty-smiley-050::xxparty-smiley-050::Beer::Beer::Britain:

[charlwill]

Hello there my friends :)
Finally I got my visa approved, and its stamped in my passport's page5:BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy:

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR MORAL SUPPORT AND FOR THE HELPFUL ADVICES. I REALLY DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY AT THE MOMENT. I CANT BELIEVE I HAVE NOW THE VISA THAT I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR ALMOST SEVEN MONTHS. AT LAST, ALL THESE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS, THE WORRYING, THE STRESS AND THE MISERY HAS COME TO AN END. I WILL BE FLYING TO THE UK NEXT WEEK :D BECAUSE ME AND MY DARLING FIANCE CANT WAIT ANYMORE TO BE WITH EACH OTHER.

TO BOSS KEITH AND THE MODERATORS, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

MRS MAJOR... MARE!!! YOUR THREAD HERE HAS GONE BOX OFFICE...11 PAGES AND STILL MORE TO GO ON:D THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THE MORAL BOOST YOU HAVE GIVEN ME FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS THAT I WAS IN AGONY. i HOPE YOU DONT MIND IF I DIDNT MAKE A NEW THREAD FOR MY NEWS:D PEACE!! MUAHHHHH!

TO ALL OF YOU WHO ARE STILL WAITING FOR YOUR VISA. HANG ON TO YOUR FAITH AND BE PATIENT. YOU WILL BE THE NEXT ONE ANNOUNCING SOME GOOD NEWS HERE:) :xxgrinning--00xx3: AND OF COURSE PRAYER HELPS A LOT.

AND LASTLY, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE ENTRY CLEARANCE OFFICER (WHOEVER YOU ARE SIR/MADAM, I HOPE YOU ARE READING THIS) THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR GRANTING MY VISA. :)

:BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy:


Well done and my CONGRATULATIONS to you.

[sheila_ADY]

Wow I am happy for you Maddy.I am glad you got the Visa now.So realy to fly now?And when is it?:BouncyHappy:

Hello Em,, hop eyou will get your Visa soon.Cross my fingers.And all for those who are waiting.Good Luck.

Hi Juliettttttttttttttttttttttttt.Work ka na? Hope i can call you 1 day.Give me your tel. in private.Please lol.

Have a nice day all.

Still busy with the house and FLR gathering docs.

[Ji&Ma]

Hello there my friends :)
Finally I got my visa approved, and its stamped in my passport's page5:BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy:
:BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy:


:Hellooo:CONGRATULATIONS:Hellooo:
That's very good news and no wonder you are looking forward to be flying very soon to UK.
After such a long wait you well deserve it:xxgrinning--00xx3:
:Britain::REDancedancer08::appl::appl::appl::REDancedancer08::Britain:

[Jem]

Congratulations!!!!:Hellooo::Hellooo::Hellooo::Hellooo::Hellooo::Hellooo::Hellooo::Hellooo::Hellooo::Hellooo:

[Pepe n Pilar]

Congratulations deltonmay29. Well done!...:xxgrinning--00xx3:
Have a safe flight to the UK!..:D

[Mrs.JMajor]

Wow I am happy for you Maddy.I am glad you got the Visa now.So realy to fly now?And when is it?:BouncyHappy:

Hello Em,, hop eyou will get your Visa soon.Cross my fingers.And all for those who are waiting.Good Luck.

Hi Juliettttttttttttttttttttttttt.Work ka na? Hope i can call you 1 day.Give me your tel. in private.Please lol.

Have a nice day all.

Still busy with the house and FLR gathering docs.

You look preggy already when you type words :Cuckoo: I will chat you and leave offline to you,yes working already:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Sophie]

congratulations deltonmay, finally the long wait is over :xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:

[rayofLight]

Hello Mjaes,:Hellooo:
I have just phoned them and was answerd first time and the lady confirmed my wifes applacation was recived 16th April 2009, and that they are on the 26th March at the moment.
So we need patience and hope they make good progress.
Jennifer was advised 12 weeks when she submitted the completed forms and the payment.
Hopefully we will hear in anouther two weeks or so.
Mick.:xxgrinning--00xx3:
HELLO mick....
i called the embassy today 7/16/09 1:10pm P.T.....and we got thesame answer:angry::angry::angry::angry::angry:......they said that... they are still on the March 26 applications..:Brick::Brick:....wow...so after 1week....no changes....?......but when my hubby called them after me...he also got same answer""processing the march application""...but they told my husband that i will get my visa early of 4th month...

[mickcant]

HELLO mick....
i called the embassy today 7/16/09 1:10pm P.T.....and we got thesame answer:angry::angry::angry::angry::angry:......they said that... they are still on the March 26 applications..:Brick::Brick:....wow...so after 1week....no changes....?......but when my hubby called them after me...he also got same answer""processing the march application""...but they told my husband that i will get my visa early of 4th month...

Hi rayoflight,:Hellooo:
Thank you for the information, ours is at 12 weeks today I think.
So what has happened this last week that they are sill on March 26 applacations?
It makes me wonder if becouse they are also doing them for outher countries that ours are being held back!
We will hope they do get back to them soon.
Mick.:Erm:

[Jay&Zobel]

Hi Deltonmay
Congratulations and all the best!!!1

[brian&maddy]

well done and congrats!!! After 7 months waiting im sure you already know exactly what to take hehehe....you had the time to plan :icon_lol:!!



Quote: I just finished talking to the embassy personel, she said they are still processing the march 26 applicants! I said we phoned early last week and you were processing march 26 already. She said that's right but they have countless applicants. This is taking so loooong! Quote


i still cant believe that its taking so long......


congratulation ......
:xxparty-smiley-050::xxparty-smiley-050::xxparty-smiley-050::beer::beer::britain:


well done and my congratulations to you.


wow i am happy for you maddy.i am glad you got the visa now.so realy to fly now?and when is it?:bouncyhappy:

Hello em,, hop eyou will get your visa soon.cross my fingers.and all for those who are waiting.good luck.

Hi juliettttttttttttttttttttttttt.work ka na? Hope i can call you 1 day.give me your tel. In private.please lol.

Have a nice day all.

Still busy with the house and flr gathering docs.


:hellooo:congratulations:hellooo:
That's very good news and no wonder you are looking forward to be flying very soon to uk.
After such a long wait you well deserve it:xxgrinning--00xx3:
:britain::redancedancer08::appl::appl::appl::redancedancer08::britain:


congratulations!!!!:hellooo::hellooo::hellooo::hellooo::hellooo::hellooo::hellooo::hellooo::hellooo::hellooo:


congratulations deltonmay29. Well done!...:xxgrinning--00xx3:
Have a safe flight to the uk!..:d


congratulations deltonmay, finally the long wait is over :xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:


hi deltonmay
congratulations and all the best!!!1

thank you so much to all of you!!! God bless!!!

[mickcant]

Hello all,:Hellooo:
Does anyone know if they have moved on from 26th March yet?
This does seem very strange.
Mick.:doh

[Jonnywina]

is there any way of checking these dates rather than calling them?

[Rob&Lol2009]

Hello all,

Good luck to all waiting. Lets hope for a better week than last weeek.

Has anyone got any news at all??

[Ji&Ma]

Hello all,

Good luck to all waiting. Lets hope for a better week than last weeek.

Has anyone got any news at all??

Not yet, still waiting more or less patiently:cwm34::NoNo:
Just hope this week is going to be our last one, fingers crossed...

[Rob&Lol2009]

Just hope this week is going to be our last one, fingers crossed...

Us too, but not feeling optimistic at all. Its just taking too long and should the application be refused, then thats 3 nearly 4 months down the drain.

Does anyone know if they have some sort of initial screening process?

[mickcant]

Us too, but not feeling optimistic at all. Its just taking too long and should the application be refused, then thats 3 nearly 4 months down the drain.

Does anyone know if they have some sort of initial screening process?

Hi all, :Hellooo:
I agree its the "not knowing" how the application is going that gets to us, I switch my mobile phone on every morning hoping for an excited txt to say Jennifer has been told her visa is ready.
I have not been able to get anything from the online checker, have tried the two I know of. When I asked about it when I phoned they just confirmed the application was in the queue.

Mick.:doh

[mickcant]

Hi all, :Hellooo:
I agree its the "not knowing" how the application is going that gets to us, I switch my mobile phone on every morning hoping for an excited txt to say Jennifer has been told her visa is ready.
I have not been able to get anything from the online checker, have tried the two I know of. When I asked about it when I phoned they just confirmed the application was in the queue.
Mick.:doh
Hi again,:Hellooo:
Irecived a reply to my email today that gave me anouther link and also a different reference number.
You may track your application on our website www.vfs-uk-ph.com using your reference number and date of birth, click on the "Track your Application" on the home page.

On using it it worked:cwm12:
This message came up: "Your visa application has been forwarded to the British High Commission"
Is this just to say its in the Queue, or could it be good news?
Hopefull Mick.:CompBuster:

[Rob&Lol2009]

Hi again,:Hellooo:
Irecived a reply to my email today that gave me anouther link and also a different reference number.
You may track your application on our website www.vfs-uk-ph.com using your reference number and date of birth, click on the "Track your Application" on the home page.

On using it it worked:cwm12:
This message came up: "Your visa application has been forwarded to the British High Commission"
Is this just to say its in the Queue, or could it be good news?
Hopefull Mick.:CompBuster:

Thats the one ive been checking up on every single minute or every hour of every flippin day ever since we submitted. Just wish the words would change!! hehehe

[Florge]

Hi again,:Hellooo:
Irecived a reply to my email today that gave me anouther link and also a different reference number.
You may track your application on our website www.vfs-uk-ph.com using your reference number and date of birth, click on the "Track your Application" on the home page.

On using it it worked:cwm12:
This message came up: "Your visa application has been forwarded to the British High Commission"
Is this just to say its in the Queue, or could it be good news?
Hopefull Mick.:CompBuster:

it says it's on que and has been forwarded to the British embassy... good luck!

[Mrs.JMajor]

Thats the one ive been checking up on every single minute or every hour of every flippin day ever since we submitted. Just wish the words would change!! hehehe

:icon_lol: Same here :icon_lol: before I sleep, when I wake up

[Jem]

:icon_lol: Same here :icon_lol: before I sleep, when I wake up

Its only been 3 weeks since we submit and im already checking day and night for the status to change!! I hope you guys who submit march/april get some good news soon! Maybe all in the same day! Today for sure.. come on come on!!!:cwm12::Cuckoo:

[Bluebirdjones]

I honestly believe that you are all just wasting your time.

From previous postings, and my experience, there are only TWO statuses.

1. "Your application has been forwarded to the Embassy"
(Which, as u submitted in person to VFS is obvious, but I guess they need
to do, to officially confirm)

and

2. the txt you get which says...."Your passport is available to collect"


As we are all too aware, the time between status 1 - 2 can be anything from
4 weeks to 14 weeks, but there will be NO news made available.
Status 1 NEVER changes... there is NO update ...until you get that txt.

[rayofLight]

Any good news for the april applicant...?

[LouLou]

To all those waiting, just hang on in there and be strong. I know how it feels - like it will never come. But it will.

My (Filipino) husband and I waited 10 weeks last year and I have to say, the status never changed on the visa website during the time I checked. My partner just received a call out of the blue one day to say it was ready and that his passport was being delivered to him.

Anyway, hope good things (and people) come to you all shortly!

Lou

[Ji&Ma]

To all those waiting, just hang on in there and be strong. I know how it feels - like it will never come. But it will.

My (Filipino) husband and I waited 10 weeks last year and I have to say, the status never changed on the visa website during the time I checked. My partner just received a call out of the blue one day to say it was ready and that his passport was being delivered to him.

Anyway, hope good things (and people) come to you all shortly!

Lou

Thank you very much for support Lou:xxgrinning--00xx3:
It is very welcomed as the waiting is soooo long and I can't wait to be with my gwapa asawa already. But I know we have to be patient, as the saying goes: "Patience is a virtue" and "All things come to he who waits."...:rolleyes:

And - sorry, totaly forgot - welcome in here:Hellooo:

[mickcant]

To all those waiting, just hang on in there and be strong. I know how it feels - like it will never come. But it will.

My (Filipino) husband and I waited 10 weeks last year and I have to say, the status never changed on the visa website during the time I checked. My partner just received a call out of the blue one day to say it was ready and that his passport was being delivered to him.

Anyway, hope good things (and people) come to you all shortly!

Lou
Thank you LouLou,:bigcry:
There are a batch of us on the 13th week and more for some
and knowing Manila are now also processing other countries as well as the Philippines does not fill me with hope that a result will be soon.
Mick.:doh

[LouLou]

The gwapo bana arrived, safe and sound, as will the gwapa asawa. Just feels like the biggest stretch of time waiting. Then they're here and you've forgotten the wait in a couple of days!

Hope the clock-watching isn't too painful. My fingers are crossed for you all.

[Rob&Lol2009]

I honestly believe that you are all just wasting your time.

From previous postings, and my experience, there are only TWO statuses.

1. "Your application has been forwarded to the Embassy"
(Which, as u submitted in person to VFS is obvious, but I guess they need
to do, to officially confirm)

and

2. the txt you get which says...."Your passport is available to collect"


As we are all too aware, the time between status 1 - 2 can be anything from
4 weeks to 14 weeks, but there will be NO news made available.
Status 1 NEVER changes... there is NO update ...until you get that txt.

I completely agree, but hey, im a sucker for punishment.

Any news from anyone at all? the end of march applicants must have been through by now and the beginning of aprils started. Anyone heard anything recently?

[mickcant]

I completely agree, but hey, im a sucker for punishment.

Any news from anyone at all? the end of march applicants must have been through by now and the beginning of aprils started. Anyone heard anything recently?
Hi,:Hellooo:
Ours is from the 16th April and no answer given for the delay in the email reply they sent me, just that its been passe on!

If they are doing other countries to catch up with then and not processing the Filipino ones becouse they do not have the extra staff they said they were going to take on, what can we do?
This delayed not knowing is agony!
Mick.:Brick:

[LittleFingers]

Hi,:Hellooo:
Ours is from the 16th April and no answer given for the delay in the email reply they sent me, just that its been passe on!

If they are doing other countries to catch up with then and not processing the Filipino ones becouse they do not have the extra staff they said they were going to take on, what can we do?
This delayed not knowing is agony!
Mick.:Brick:

The cost of a fiance visa has rose disgustingly in the last year. Maybe it is to pay for the extra storage costs of all the applications in the queue rather than more peeps to process.....
(Our application lodged on 17th June, mite see Xmas at a push!)

[NtoN]

I was hoping to read a good news today but sadly, no successful applicant yet from our batch.Mine is on the 12th week and I haven't made any inquiry from the embassy. The only checking i did (twice) is the online tracking with standard reply of "your visa has been forwarded x x x . On the positive note, this is an opportune time to bond with family and friends. Good luck to all of us!

[Jem]

ugh.. i have no hope for my 2nd of July application then! This is all so frustrating to read! xx:NoNo::NoNo::NoNo:

[Florge]

ugh.. i have no hope for my 2nd of July application then! This is all so frustrating to read! xx:NoNo::NoNo::NoNo:

Of course there is hope... you just have to wait longer that what the embassy promised. They should've hired more people if they are processing other countries as well. Right?

[Mjaes]

hey everyone! my sister's hubby called the embassy yesterday to follow-up status of their visa application. person who answered was nice enough to answer a few queries and i'd like to share them here for everyone's benefit. they said they are expecting to start april applicants next week. they are already 97% done with march applicants. hubby asked when the best time is to make another follow-up and they said to try again first week of august. hopefully there's already positive feedback by then.

she also said they are already doing some background check on all april applicants. they are hoping to make a decision in the coming weeks. i guess everyone will just have to wait a few more weeks.

regarding the 3 month target, girl said they are doing their best to meet that. while there are additional applicants coming from korea, japan, hong kong, etc, priority are filipino applications. :-) hope this gives a little encouragement to those who've been waiting for long weeks now! :-) my sister and her hubby were happy to know this at the very least.

[Jem]

hey everyone! my sister's hubby called the embassy yesterday to follow-up status of their visa application. person who answered was nice enough to answer a few queries and i'd like to share them here for everyone's benefit. they said they are expecting to start april applicants next week. they are already 97% done with march applicants. hubby asked when the best time is to make another follow-up and they said to try again first week of august. hopefully there's already positive feedback by then.

she also said they are already doing some background check on all april applicants. they are hoping to make a decision in the coming weeks. i guess everyone will just have to wait a few more weeks.

regarding the 3 month target, girl said they are doing their best to meet that. while there are additional applicants coming from korea, japan, hong kong, etc, priority are filipino applications. :-) hope this gives a little encouragement to those who've been waiting for long weeks now! :-) my sister and her hubby were happy to know this at the very least.


Every little update helps! Thanks for sharing! :BouncyHappy:

[Ji&Ma]

Thanks a lot for info Mjaes! |Very helpful:xxgrinning--00xx3:
It is nice to see at least some light at the end of tunnel:cwm35:

Just hope it isn't the train coming...:Erm::omg::icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol:

[Rob&Lol2009]

hey everyone! my sister's hubby called the embassy yesterday to follow-up status of their visa application. person who answered was nice enough to answer a few queries and i'd like to share them here for everyone's benefit. they said they are expecting to start april applicants next week. they are already 97% done with march applicants. hubby asked when the best time is to make another follow-up and they said to try again first week of august. hopefully there's already positive feedback by then.

she also said they are already doing some background check on all april applicants. they are hoping to make a decision in the coming weeks. i guess everyone will just have to wait a few more weeks.

regarding the 3 month target, girl said they are doing their best to meet that. while there are additional applicants coming from korea, japan, hong kong, etc, priority are filipino applications. :-) hope this gives a little encouragement to those who've been waiting for long weeks now! :-) my sister and her hubby were happy to know this at the very least.

Thanks so much for the update, its so refreshing to hear!!!

[sunshine]

hey everyone! my sister's hubby called the embassy yesterday to follow-up status of their visa application. person who answered was nice enough to answer a few queries and i'd like to share them here for everyone's benefit. they said they are expecting to start april applicants next week. they are already 97% done with march applicants. hubby asked when the best time is to make another follow-up and they said to try again first week of august. hopefully there's already positive feedback by then.

she also said they are already doing some background check on all april applicants. they are hoping to make a decision in the coming weeks. i guess everyone will just have to wait a few more weeks.

regarding the 3 month target, girl said they are doing their best to meet that. while there are additional applicants coming from korea, japan, hong kong, etc, priority are filipino applications. :-) hope this gives a little encouragement to those who've been waiting for long weeks now! :-) my sister and her hubby were happy to know this at the very least.


Thank you much for sharing to us! This is ver helpful:xxgrinning--00xx3: It cleared up my mind am a bit happy now :BouncyHappy: It will be soon fingers cross:cwm12:

[Mrs.JMajor]

How are you guys ? No visa granted this week :doh, and was just thought its really 4 months now the way I understand things, when some one applied for June 01 then it could be till Sept to wait :yikes: been visiting this thread just in case, some one got a visa, but my hubby said the delay might because peak season in the UK (summer) I just said to him, it does make any difference ? :Erm: as so many applicants coming in the month of March and April month,well let see :cwm24:

[rayofLight]

hey everyone! my sister's hubby called the embassy yesterday to follow-up status of their visa application. person who answered was nice enough to answer a few queries and i'd like to share them here for everyone's benefit. they said they are expecting to start april applicants next week. they are already 97% done with march applicants. hubby asked when the best time is to make another follow-up and they said to try again first week of august. hopefully there's already positive feedback by then.

she also said they are already doing some background check on all april applicants. they are hoping to make a decision in the coming weeks. i guess everyone will just have to wait a few more weeks.

regarding the 3 month target, girl said they are doing their best to meet that. while there are additional applicants coming from korea, japan, hong kong, etc, priority are filipino applications. :-) hope this gives a little encouragement to those who've been waiting for long weeks now! :-) my sister and her hubby were happy to know this at the very least.

:)thanx for sharing mjaes.........a big help.......it lightens our mind///:cwm12::BouncyHappy::Rasp:

[LittleFingers]

Thanks for info.
they are looking at April applicants in what is more or less now August, so Four months before looking aint fantastic. What a nitemare....We applied mid June, so (all being well) maybe my lovely fiance will be arriving at end of October, at very best...(hopefully not on a broomstick! Doh!)
Salamat!

[sheila_ADY]

Hi all and Hello Julietttt

Ngek..I am not preggy yet.Lol..mali mali lang talaga ako magtype.

Again Congrats Maddy and Good Luck to all waiting.

[mickcant]

Hello all,:NoNo:
I phoned the embassy again today, about my wifes settlement visa applied for on the 16th April this year.
Guess whay date they said they were now on, yes 26th March.
I then said I phoned 3 weeks ago and you were on that date, she asked me to hold then came back and said they do not know what the delay is but advised me to email them as well.
Which I also did 2 weeks ago and was told "in progress"

I will email again, but just do not know what we can do next?
Mick.:Brick:

[Rob&Lol2009]

Hello all,:NoNo:
I phoned the embassy again today, about my wifes settlement visa applied for on the 16th April this year.
Guess whay date they said they were now on, yes 26th March.
I then said I phoned 3 weeks ago and you were on that date, she asked me to hold then came back and said they do not know what the delay is but advised me to email them as well.
Which I also did 2 weeks ago and was told "in progress"

I will email again, but just do not know what we can do next?
Mick.:Brick:

Thats is not the sort of news i wanted to hear. Thanks for the update though Mick. Just one thing, Im sure i read on a uk forum that someone applying from PH applied at the end of march and got theirs about Jul 13th. I do not know what to think anymore.

[Rob&Lol2009]

has anyone heard anything from Empott?

[Jem]

Hello all,:NoNo:
I phoned the embassy again today, about my wifes settlement visa applied for on the 16th April this year.
Guess whay date they said they were now on, yes 26th March.
I then said I phoned 3 weeks ago and you were on that date, she asked me to hold then came back and said they do not know what the delay is but advised me to email them as well.
Which I also did 2 weeks ago and was told "in progress"

I will email again, but just do not know what we can do next?
Mick.:Brick:

This is not good news. I cant imagine how all the April applicants are feeling. We applied in July and telling my husband this news is destroying his faith in coming here. Its making us argue over stupid things and is really frustrating. I wish someone would be granted just so we can see something is happening! :bigcry::bigcry::bigcry:

[Jay&Zobel]

has anyone heard anything from Empott?


She's still waiting too.

[rayofLight]

She's still waiting too.

:NoNo::NoNo:when i called the embassy yesterday, they said that they are still in a last week of March.....:furious3::furious3:...same answer......

[Jonnywina]

do these people even know what is going on?

[Ji&Ma]

do these people even know what is going on?

Not at all - feel like :censored: mushroom

...kept in dark and fed s**t...:Brick::Brick::Brick:

It is slowly getting on our nerves but we are trying our best not to let it spoil our relationship and we are supporting each other as much as we can...:Help1:

[mickcant]

:NoNo::NoNo:when i called the embassy yesterday, they said that they are still in a last week of March.....:furious3::furious3:...same answer......

Hi all,:Erm:
As I said they told me they were on the 26 March both 3 weeks ago and now, so it seems as they are also processing visa's for other countries, they must be leaving all or most of the PH ones to do others.
Our question is can we do anything or can we only wait?
Mick.:Brick:

[Ji&Ma]

:Hellooo: G'morning bunch...
Just been checking my e-mail and finally I've got a reply to my query about our fiancee visa processing status.
Here is their reply:

Your email has reached the Visa Enquiries Team at the UKBA Regional Visa Section for the Philippines, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong.

We are sorry to advise you that we are currently dealing with a high number of settlement applications at present. To be fair and consistent to all applicants, we are dealing with them all in strict chronological order. At the moment, we are dealing with applications received on 07 April.

Yours sincerely

Correspondence Team
Visa Services
UKBA International Group
British Embassy Manila

Looks like there is a bit of good news for us then:xxgrinning--00xx3:
On the other hand I find it a bit confusing as it seems that we are getting various informations from them - see Mickcant posts for example:NoNo::Cuckoo:

[mickcant]

:Hellooo: G'morning bunch...
Just been checking my e-mail and finally I've got a reply to my query about our fiancee visa processing status.
Here is their reply:

Your email has reached the Visa Enquiries Team at the UKBA Regional Visa Section for the Philippines, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong.

We are sorry to advise you that we are currently dealing with a high number of settlement applications at present. To be fair and consistent to all applicants, we are dealing with them all in strict chronological order. At the moment, we are dealing with applications received on 07 April.

Yours sincerely

Correspondence Team
Visa Services
UKBA International Group
British Embassy Manila

Looks like there is a bit of good news for us then:xxgrinning--00xx3:
On the other hand I find it a bit confusing as it seems that we are getting various informations from them - see Mickcant posts for example:NoNo::Cuckoo:
Hi Ji&Ma, :xxgrinning--00xx3:
Yes they said the 26th March when I phoned this week and when I said that was what they said 3 weeks ago advised me to email, they replied this morning with the same date of 7th April, as they told you.

We may hopefully have some good news soon!:cwm12:

Mick.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Rob&Lol2009]

Ji&Ma, Mickcant,

Just received the same email as you guys.

[sunshine]

Just wondering because they are dealing with the April 7th applicants now, why Empott has not heard anything yet. I believe they applied 31st March. Someone in this forum said they are still waiting up to now:Erm:

[rayofLight]

Just wondering because they are dealing with the April 7th applicants now, why Empott has not heard anything yet. I believe they applied 31st March. Someone in this forum said they are still waiting up to now:Erm:
.....:NoNo::doh..
wish all March are granted........
and good to hear that they are now on the april 7......

[empott]

I wasn't surprised that they will take this long coz of the student visa applicants that i saw last March 27 in VFS. I was in VFS at 3am and i was 139th on the list. And the number multiplied at 6am.

I'm still in touch with the other settlement applicants that I met last March 27 and the 31st, and none of them has their visa yet. I'm still patiently waiting but I admit that I am disappointed.

I phoned them earlier today and they said they are still processing the 1st week of April. They said that my application reached them on April 1, so I am in that batch and hopefully it will be released this week or next week. They also said that local background checking takes time. :Brick:

[empott]

Just wondering because they are dealing with the April 7th applicants now, why Empott has not heard anything yet. I believe they applied 31st March. Someone in this forum said they are still waiting up to now:Erm:

:Erm: I wonder who is that someone ...

[rayofLight]

:Erm: I wonder who is that someone ...

wish a good news for you this coming week///

[Manilana]

Good luck to you all guys whose waiting for visas, just keep yourself busy so you wont get bored waiting.
I have a friend whose also waiting for his Fiancee from the Philippines and he phoned the Embassy yesterday, he was told that the ECOs are working for April 7 applications. To think that there were 3 days bank holiday last April so it was not very busy as month March therefore the application submitted is not as bulky as month March.

[Jay&Zobel]

has anyone heard anything from Empott?


She's still waiting too.


:NoNo::NoNo:when i called the embassy yesterday, they said that they are still in a last week of March.....:furious3::furious3:...same answer......


:Erm: I wonder who is that someone ...

Hehehe Miss Haciendera & Restaurateur :Dlol I am that Someone hehe... :xxgrinning--00xx3:




I phoned them earlier today and they said they are still processing the 1st week of April. They said that my application reached them on April 1, so I am in that batch and hopefully it will be released this week or next week. They also said that local background checking takes time. :Brick:


:xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3: Soon sooon! :xxgrinning--00xx3:
Good luck Emma!

[Jonnywina]

a little good news to read. We may get our visa soon :)

[Jonnywina]

I have just looked at the holiday list. Embassy holidays for April are 9, 10 & 13.

That should help reduce our waiting :)

[Mrs.JMajor]

I have just looked at the holiday list. Embassy holidays for April are 9, 10 & 13.

That should help reduce our waiting :)

Oh wow, I forgot to visit this thread of mine, on page 12 now hehe thanks everyone for taking care of...

So since Deltonmay visa arrived, no one follows yet ha :Help1:

[trader dave]

This is not good news. I cant imagine how all the April applicants are feeling. We applied in July and telling my husband this news is destroying his faith in coming here. Its making us argue over stupid things and is really frustrating. I wish someone would be granted just so we can see something is happening! :bigcry::bigcry::bigcry:

i think arguing is part of the process we are not at interview yet august 20:BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy:th but we still argue over silly things:NoNo::icon_lol:

[mickcant]

i think arguing is part of the process we are not at interview yet august 20:BouncyHappy::BouncyHappy:th but we still argue over silly things:NoNo::icon_lol:

Hi trader dave,:Hellooo:
D
Have you been told you have to have an interview then?
I thought (and hoped) they were rarley needed?
Mick.:Erm:

[trader dave]

Hi trader dave,:Hellooo:
D
Have you been told you have to have an interview then?
I thought (and hoped) they were rarley needed?
Mick.:Erm:

no mick i mean she has to submit her papers at axa building on 20 august :xxgrinning--00xx3: i am hoping its not going to take long as she has had 3 interviews already and met with the consol in january but he said once you are married then he will grant her :icon_lol: so we did that :BouncyHappy:

[rayofLight]

Any good news.....?

[joebloggs]

We are sorry to advise you that we are currently dealing with a high number of settlement applications at present. To be fair and consistent to all applicants, we are dealing with them all in strict chronological order. At the moment, we are dealing with applications received on 07 April.



:icon_lol:

yes except family permit ones are processed as a priority first, also work permits and visit visas are at the front to :doh
:furious3:

[mickcant]

no mick i mean she has to submit her papers at axa building on 20 august :xxgrinning--00xx3: i am hoping its not going to take long as she has had 3 interviews already and met with the consol in january but he said once you are married then he will grant her :icon_lol: so we did that :BouncyHappy:

Hi trader dave,:xxgrinning--00xx3:
I wonderd if it was that after I had posted.
I really hope they do not keep you waiting after that.
Ours were submited on 16th April and still nothing!
All the best.
Mick.:Erm:

[Jay&Zobel]

:icon_lol:

yes except family permit ones are processed as a priority first, also work permits and visit visas are at the front to :doh
:furious3:

Oh wow! But Fiancee/Spouse Visas are the most expensive of all Visas!! :NoNo::NoNo:

[Rob&Lol2009]

any news anyone?

[mickcant]

any news anyone?

Hello Rob&Lol2009, :Hellooo:
No no news here, our was submitted 16th April.
Have just checked the online checker as I do every morning, but I know there will be nothing, I switch my phone on every morning while coming too in bed and I know my wife would text as soon as she recived the text from the embassy.
We are now coming up to the 15th week.
Plus there must be earlier April applacations, we do not hear of any being granted do we?
Mick.:Brick:

[Rob&Lol2009]

Hello Rob&Lol2009, :Hellooo:
No no news here, our was submitted 16th April.
Have just checked the online checker as I do every morning, but I know there will be nothing, I switch my phone on every morning while coming too in bed and I know my wife would text as soon as she recived the text from the embassy.
We are now coming up to the 15th week.
Plus there must be earlier April applacations, we do not hear of any being granted do we?
Mick.:Brick:

As you and empott are next in line, im just hoping you hear something soon before i start getting panicky! I just cant believe how long ts taking considering other countries turn around in half the time.

[Jem]

Still nothing so far?? This is crazy how long its taking! I hope tomorrow to wake up and see all of you april applicants are granted! xx

[trader dave]

has anyone wrote letters of disgust to there local mp asking him to ask the minister is WHAT THE .... THIS USELESS IMMIGRATION CENTER IS DOING i will be writing to my local mp if my wife is not granted quickly i wrote to him before because i was less than amused that my fiancee on 3 occasaions was being denied a visa to visit me :omg:


i got nice letters from him and the man in charge ok they are only doing lip service but well YOU HAVE TO MOAN :Erm: THE MORE OF US WHO COMPLAIN JUST MAYBE THEY WILL GET THERE FINGERS OUT OF THERE:butthead: but i doubt it:Brick::Brick:

[Tawi2]

Send a letter to Phil Woolas Dave,tell him you will overlook the £1.19 he claimed on womens Tampons,the ladies clothing he claimed for,even the bottle of red wine he claimed for from Tesco during the recent MP's expenses debacle,but tell him to pull his finger out and do what he is paid to do,give him your details,ask him to look into the case(could you also ask why a guy needed tampons,I have a horrible idea why,it just made me shudder) :icon_lol:

[mickcant]

i got nice letters from him and the man in charge ok they are only doing lip service but well YOU HAVE TO MOAN :Erm: THE MORE OF US WHO COMPLAIN JUST MAYBE THEY WILL GET THERE FINGERS OUT OF THERE:butthead: but i doubt it:Brick::Brick:[/QUOTE]

Hi all,:Erm:
I think most of us feel we should be complaining but I can only speak for myself that I am worried that could mean more problems and a possible longer delay!
I do feel helpless.
Mick.:Brick:

[sunshine]

OMG! still no news???:omg::yikes: are they trying to kill us?! of loneliness and misery being apart from our love ones :Brick: coz thats what i feel right now, its been nearly four *f* months of waiting:cwm23:

[estherboaz]

cheer up guys. i know a friend who applied for fiance visa last april who told me that the status of her application is "processed application return to courier".she doesnt want to post yet coz she is still waiting for the courier to arrive.hehehehehehe :BouncyHappy:

[Rob&Lol2009]

cheer up guys. i know a friend who applied for fiance visa last april who told me that the status of her application is "processed application return to courier".she doesnt want to post yet coz she is still waiting for the courier to arrive.hehehehehehe :BouncyHappy:

goodluck to your friend. I hope that this is the beginning of good news for all of us!!

[LittleFingers]

has anyone wrote letters of disgust to there local mp asking him to ask the minister is WHAT THE .... THIS USELESS IMMIGRATION CENTER IS DOING i will be writing to my local mp if my wife is not granted quickly i wrote to him before because i was less than amused that my fiancee on 3 occasaions was being denied a visa to visit me :omg:


i got nice letters from him and the man in charge ok they are only doing lip service but well YOU HAVE TO MOAN :Erm: THE MORE OF US WHO COMPLAIN JUST MAYBE THEY WILL GET THERE FINGERS OUT OF THERE:butthead: but i doubt it:Brick::Brick:

I was thinking the same.
Who in the Philippines UK embassy do we need to address our letters to?
Who is the top bloke and what is his address?
What are we paying £600 for? It definitely isnt anything to do with good service. If I told one of my customers he wasn't getting his order within the promised 3 months, and that it would be closer to 4 months (and more) then all hell would break loose.
(Wouldn't bother with local politicians about anything)

[joebloggs]

I was thinking the same.
Who in the Philippines UK embassy do we need to address our letters to?
Who is the top bloke and what is his address?
What are we paying £600 for? It definitely isnt anything to do with good service. If I told one of my customers he wasn't getting his order within the promised 3 months, and that it would be closer to 4 months (and more) then all hell would break loose.
(Wouldn't bother with local politicians about anything)

British Ambassador in the phils is Peter Beckingham

[Mjaes]

esther, when in april did you friend apply? :-)

[mickcant]

I was thinking the same.
Who in the Philippines UK embassy do we need to address our letters to?
Who is the top bloke and what is his address?
What are we paying £600 for? It definitely isnt anything to do with good service. If I told one of my customers he wasn't getting his order within the promised 3 months, and that it would be closer to 4 months (and more) then all hell would break loose.
(Wouldn't bother with local politicians about anything)

Hi all,
Can and how could we ask one of the Moderators what they think on the waiting times at present, I realise there is nothing direct they can do, but advice on how we as individuls should approach this would help a lot.
In my case my wife settlement visa applacation was placed on the 16th April we are now in week 15.
It is the "not knowing" of any progress except the first passed to the "British High Commision"message that is like a mental tourture!
I have phoned twice and emaild twice but have not been told anything that helps.
How can we plan when this just keeps going on day by day?
Mick.:Brick:

[Jonnywina]

We start week 11 tomorrow. I assume it will take another 3-6 more weeks at current stats. I hate this waiting and pity we can't get priority but this gov always does things back to front.

[sunshinesLOVER]

Wow i,m going bloody barmy,waiting for my lovely di to get her visa,some 1 give me some PROZAC lol :bigcry::doh

[sunshinesLOVER]

Were on our 14th week,this is a F__king joke,uk border agency needs to sort its self out BIGTIME.Well every one dont worry it should be soon hopefully.

Salamat every1:cwm23:

[Rob&Lol2009]

so no one from this forum has heard anything for yet another week gone by. this is agony waiting!! I need a holiday and some lovin from the missus, when when when will they give us an answer????

[rayofLight]

MY VISA APPROVED!!!!!!
My VISA approved last August 4, and i received from the courier only this morning August 7...THANX GOD....
Thanx for the help of my application and prayers....
sophie,sis esther, sis shirley...to all members in the forum

[mickcant]

MY VISA APPROVED!!!!!!
My VISA approved last August 4, and i received from the courier only this morning August 7...THANX GOD....
Thanx for the help of my application and prayers....
sophie,sis esther, sis shirley...to all members in the forum

That is good to hear rayoflight,:Hellooo:
Can you remind us the date you submitted it please?
Mick.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[IainBusby]

MY VISA APPROVED!!!!!!
My VISA approved last August 4, and i received from the courier only this morning August 7...THANX GOD....
Thanx for the help of my application and prayers....
sophie,sis esther, sis shirley...to all members in the forum

Congratulations !!! :appl::appl::appl:Where in the UK are you going to live?
Louella & Iain.

[Jem]

MY VISA APPROVED!!!!!!
My VISA approved last August 4, and i received from the courier only this morning August 7...THANX GOD....
Thanx for the help of my application and prayers....
sophie,sis esther, sis shirley...to all members in the forum

congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

Some good news at last!!! x

[rayofLight]

That is good to hear rayoflight,:Hellooo:
Can you remind us the date you submitted it please?
Mick.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

Hi mick, thanx...
i applied last April 23,2009...
fiancee visa

[rayofLight]

Congratulations !!! :appl::appl::appl:Where in the UK are you going to live?
Louella & Iain.

thanx Louella & Iain....
i am in oxfordshire

[IainBusby]

thanx Louella & Iain....
i am in oxfordshire

We live in Coventry, about 60 miles from Oxford.

[IainBusby]

Hi mick, thanx...
i applied last April 23,2009...
fiancee visa

Looks like there's going to be a flood of visa announcements in the next week or so.

Iain.

[Rob&Lol2009]

MY VISA APPROVED!!!!!!
My VISA approved last August 4, and i received from the courier only this morning August 7...THANX GOD....
Thanx for the help of my application and prayers....
sophie,sis esther, sis shirley...to all members in the forum

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!:xxparty-smiley-050::xxparty-smiley-050:

next visa please ukba..........

[Mjaes]

congratulations, rayoflight!!! :-) good for you. hope to receive more of this in the coming weeks! :-)

[rayofLight]

esther, when in april did you friend apply? :-)

i applied last april 23.@ 2pm...(phil time).fiancee visa

[tiger@tigress]

i applied last april 23.@ 2pm...(phil time).fiancee visa

Congratz

[Sophie]

MY VISA APPROVED!!!!!!
My VISA approved last August 4, and i received from the courier only this morning August 7...THANX GOD....
Thanx for the help of my application and prayers....
sophie,sis esther, sis shirley...to all members in the forum

congratulations she :xxgrinning--00xx3::BouncyHappy: and see you here in uk soon :xxgrinning--00xx3::BouncyHappy:

[rayofLight]

congratulations she :xxgrinning--00xx3::BouncyHappy: and see you here in uk soon :xxgrinning--00xx3::BouncyHappy:

thank you friend....see you in UK soon....

[paulgee]

MY VISA APPROVED!!!!!!
My VISA approved last August 4, and i received from the courier only this morning August 7...THANX GOD....
Thanx for the help of my application and prayers....
sophie,sis esther, sis shirley...to all members in the forum

Congrats sis! Finally the long wait is over now. Have a safe journey and looking forward to see you here soon.

Shirley

[Mjaes]

hey rayoflight, my sister is asking if you received an SMS update from VFS before you checked the website?

[rayofLight]

Congrats sis! Finally the long wait is over now. Have a safe journey and looking forward to see you here soon.

Shirley

a BIG THANX SIS.....yes finally.... the waiting is over....GOD IS GREAT....
see you soon sis....

[rayofLight]

hey rayoflight, my sister is asking if you received an SMS update from VFS before you checked the website?

Hi Mjaes,,,No SMS until now from the embassy....but i always checked the website everyday, and there... i read the status....YOUR PROCESSED APPLICATION RETURNED TO COURIER

[Mjaes]

any updates from the other applicants? :-)

[PAT]

MY VISA APPROVED!!!!!!
My VISA approved last August 4, and i received from the courier only this morning August 7...THANX GOD....
Thanx for the help of my application and prayers....
sophie,sis esther, sis shirley...to all members in the forum


Congrats rayoflight....:)

[badrock]

waiting her also..filipino wife had interview in july

[sunshine]

waiting her also..filipino wife had interview in july


Hello welcome to the forum! When did she submit her application?

[Mrs.JMajor]

waiting her also..filipino wife had interview in july

She already had interview ? from British emabssy ? last July ? How come until now they havent release the visa (failed or pass the interview) its 15th of August now :doh

Welcome to the forum anyway

[sunshine]

She already had interview ? from British emabssy ? last July ? How come until now they havent release the visa (failed or pass the interview) its 15th of August now :doh

Welcome to the forum anyway


Maybe he meant his wife submitted their application last July at vfs :Cuckoo:

[Mrs.JMajor]

Maybe he meant his wife submitted their application last July at vfs :Cuckoo:

You could be right :D

[rayofLight]

Maybe he meant his wife submitted their application last July at vfs :Cuckoo:

maybe your right.....well...goodluck....pray ...pray.........

[greenbeltboy]

I've submitted my student (PBS - Tier 4) visa last 7 August, and still no result until now, and it seems like, according to the published processing time and their announcement, it'll take longer :-(.


23 July 2009: Reminder to points-based system Tier 4 student applicants. We are expecting a 90% increase in student applications from July to October 2009. To ensure a smooth and successful application process, we ask you to provide all the required documentation and supporting evidence as stated in the Tier 4 policy guidance. We also ask you to ensure that the visa letter from your education institution sponsor is accurate and provides all the information required. Please read the Tier 4 policy guidance before submitting your application. Failure to provide the correct documentation will result in refusal of your (Tier 4 student) application.
from http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/.

Processing times: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/processingtimes

School starts on 9 September at the university that I'll go to. I think I won't be able to arrive in the UK by then :-(

Is there any website where applicants can see what day is being processed by the UKBIA? If anyone noticed, in the VFS application centre, there's a little board there with this kind of information.

[filipina_owl]

I submitted my application on Sept 8 '09, im anxious and nervous about the result...im also hoping that the result will be on our favour just like ji&ma....

[badrock]

submitted on aug 4th in cebu..granted 11th of september.........37 days. i,m over the moon..in the process of booking a flight now for her. Our prayers have been answered

[adam&chryss]

submitted on aug 4th in cebu..granted 11th of september.........37 days. i,m over the moon..in the process of booking a flight now for her. Our prayers have been answered

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


and to all got their visa already CONGRATS!!!:Hellooo::Hellooo::Hellooo: