VFS Manila -> British Embassy = Assessment

[Fiona]

I applied a spouse visa (settlement visa) on August 10, 2010....Does anyone knows the flow chart of the documents after VFS dispatched it to the British Embassy?

Comments/suggestions/ideas/advises...shall be very much appreciated...

[RickyR]

In what way Fiona? The documents are recieved by the Entry Clearance Officer, and then there is a possibiility of an interview or them being given to the Entry Clearance Manager.

[Fiona]

Hi Ricky, I want to know on how they do the processing of the documents once the Entry Clearance Officer recieved it,how ECO review the documents before they finally decide whether or not be granted a visa.

[RickyR]

This is a difficult question, they are primarily assessing whether the relationship appears genuine and whether you have sufficient funds to support your relationship without recourse to public funds in the UK. I can't say for sure, but I should imagine that they will assess the credibility of the documents and will take notice of official bank statements, photos, stamps in the passports. They will cross reference this against the information supplied in the application. Discrepancies, omissions, incorrect information or insufficient evidence will make it difficult for them to decide in your favour.
The process is relatively fair, and you can find all the exact guidelines on the UK Border Agency website for the criteria which everything is balanced against.
If your relationship is genuine and you have the funds, its a case of showing it to them. They can only really base their decision on what you provide, and supplying a bank statement and a few chat logs probably wouldn't cut the mustard.

This is all my own opinion based on what i've read on the UK Border Agency website, my experiences and those that i've read on here.

[sars_notd_virus]

I applied a spouse visa (settlement visa) on August 10, 2010....Does anyone knows the flow chart of the documents after VFS dispatched it to the British Embassy?

Comments/suggestions/ideas/advises...shall be very much appreciated...

HI Fiona!!! Did u purchase VFS SMS Status Tracking Service when u submitted your documents at VFS Office??? They usually text or email you about the development of your application which u can access via VFS Website.

SMS status tracking service

At VFS Global, we constantly strive to offer a range of hi-end services to enhance customer satisfaction. VFS aims is to add value to applicants' experience, and are privileged to offer the latest hi-tech SMS service, an express route to know the status of your visa application.

Easy to use SMS service with an automated confirmation feedback message sent to the applicant's mobile phone, at various stages of the visa application process. Additionally, this user-friendly service will be followed up with an automated email message to the applicants email id informing them of the status of their visa application.

Experience the benefits of this service, which can be purchased for PHP 110 (inclusive of VAT), during the time of submission of the visa application form. The form can be filled before visiting the application centre, by visiting our website and downloading the form in the comfort of your home.




http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/

https://www.vfs.org.in/UKG-PassportT...L8//QveaP7PAbm



....with regards to British Embassy and ECO,.i think they are doing their job well but it is highly recommended that the applicant checked,read,reviewed,understand and organized all the documents before they submit it to the VFS ,..so that the ECO will not have a hard time accessing/make a decision and can give the applicants an easy suitable outcome on his/her visa applications.

[Fiona]

Thanks Ricky that was really an informative thought..thanks buddy...

[Fiona]

HI Fiona!!! Did u purchase VFS SMS Status Tracking Service when u submitted your documents at VFS Office??? They usually text or email you about the development of your application which u can access via VFS Website.

SMS status tracking service

At VFS Global, we constantly strive to offer a range of hi-end services to enhance customer satisfaction. VFS aims is to add value to applicants' experience, and are privileged to offer the latest hi-tech SMS service, an express route to know the status of your visa application.

Easy to use SMS service with an automated confirmation feedback message sent to the applicant's mobile phone, at various stages of the visa application process. Additionally, this user-friendly service will be followed up with an automated email message to the applicants email id informing them of the status of their visa application.

Experience the benefits of this service, which can be purchased for PHP 110 (inclusive of VAT), during the time of submission of the visa application form. The form can be filled before visiting the application centre, by visiting our website and downloading the form in the comfort of your home.

http://www.vfs-uk-ph.com/

https://www.vfs.org.in/UKG-PassportT...L8//QveaP7PAbm



....with regards to British Embassy and ECO,.i think they are doing their job well but it is highly recommended that the applicant checked,read,reviewed,understand and organized all the documents before they submit it to the VFS ,..so that the ECO will not have a hard time accessing/make a decision and can give the applicants an easy suitable outcome on his/her visa applications.

Yes I did purchased VFS SMS tracking service..As I know it is important to acquire one..First SMS i got was documents were dispatched to British Embassy with application reference number" , 2nd SMS stated that Visa Application is under process..

I hope soon I will recieved 3rd SMS saying my passport is ready for collection(with visa stamp on it)..Cross Fingers..