Just filed application for settlement visa

[Mickaela]

Hi to all,

Happy New year to everyone! I just want to share that I just filed my spouse visa and settlement visa for my child dependent last Monday, Jan. 11.

Can anyone tell me how many days does it usually take before you get the visa? What type of visa do you get for a spouse and child dependent?

I am praying so hard that my son and I get a visa. I hope all the documents I submitted is sufficient.

We are keeping our fingers crossed.

Thanks in advance!

[Terpe]

Mickaela

It's difficult to say just how long the process takes.
Some members have reported just a few days and others have had to wait about a month.
It appears to depend on the amount and complexity of supporting documents.
But, then again there's not a lot of feedback for 2011 right now so lets hope the workload is not so great.
Anyway we all have our fingers crossed for you.

[PAT]

Goodluck...!

[cessxy]

Hi Mikaela, goodluck to your application . I submitted mine on Nov 23 and got my visa Dec 22 and fly here in UK on Dec 23

[Arthur Little]

Can anyone tell me how many days does it usually take before you get the visa?
Thanks in advance!

About two years ago, it was normal to wait for anything up to 3 months for Settlement Visas; however, in more recent times, some people have been getting theirs in a matter of weeks. And ... although it's difficult to guage for sure ... I imagine there are likely to be fewer applicants during the months of January & February ... leading to a more rapid turnover. Good luck with yours.

[malditako]

goodluck with ur application

[mjwoz]

goodluck!!!

[sars_notd_virus]

Hope to hear good news soon Mikaela!! Goodluck!!

[sophiamarie]

Hi Mikaela, good for you and good luck!...will be lodging mine anytime soon!

..I have started a thread, please see the link:
http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....ho-is-going-to...

[sophiamarie]

Hi Mikaela, goodluck to your application . I submitted mine on Nov 23 and got my visa Dec 22 and fly here in UK on Dec 23

Hi cessxy, lucky you that you didn't have to take the English test!.. I originally had an appointment on Nov 26, but I missed something that I had to pull it out...now am still waiting for my test result then go back to the vfs office to lodge my application!

[sophiamarie]

http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....ho-is-going-to...

[Mickaela]

thanks everyone! I got a text message from vfs advising that processing might be delayed because its their peak season. I'm just keeping my fingers crossed.

thanks again!

[sophiamarie]

Will be lodging mine this coming Monday!...good luck to us

[jeanelovesdeano]

gooduck to both of u sophia and mikaela.:-)..@ sophia , thank you for replying my posts question here..can i ask if where is the specific address of study connect office u took the exam?how long does the exam takes place?did u pay in the study connect office or through the bank?..are u going to wait for the schedule of exam after you pay it or u can have your test right away after your pay the exam fee?
hope for your response..thank you.

[sophiamarie]

gooduck to both of u sophia and mikaela.:-)..@ sophia , thank you for replying my posts question here..can i ask if where is the specific address of study connect office u took the exam?how long does the exam takes place?did u pay in the study connect office or through the bank?..are u going to wait for the schedule of exam after you pay it or u can have your test right away after your pay the exam fee?
hope for your response..thank you.

Hi Jeane,
My pleasure to share with you my experience!...I went to their makati office, spoke to the British consultant, he was very pleasant, helpful & supportive...actually I was the 1st settlement visa applicant who took the test, so it was like his practice test:-)....I visited Nov 26 straight off from the VFS office after realizing that I can't get away with it, so went back on Nov 30 (a day after this new ruling was implemented), I paid up front (cash) and took the test straight away!..I managed to finish the exam about 20-30 minutes, very basic, just daily conversation/grammar/expressions/correct word to use...I'm sure you can do it!!

But like I said in my post (if you have read it) that I wasn't fortunate enough to get my certificate as what have had promised, due to some reasons...hope this help! when do you intend to take it anyway?

[jeanelovesdeano]

hi sophiamarie.thank you for information.it gives me the idea.i cant apply a spouse visa yet.my husband doesnt have enough savings yet and he doesnt have much disposable income.we will wait until he can have enough savings.im just worried that the visa might be deny cause he doesn't have much disposable income.
may i know whats the exact address in manila where u took the exam?does the exam include speaking and listening skills?

[sophiamarie]

Hi jeanne, yes the exam includes speaking (you answer some questions which is to be recorded & be sent off to EMD UK), listening, writing and reading..so you will be graded accordingly!...

Here's their address in Makati:
STUDY CONNECT
Unit 1003 Philippine AXA Life
Insurance Centre
1282 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave.
Makati City 1200
Contact No.:
(+63 2) 886-7303 (+63 2) 886-7303
Mobile No.: (+63) 908-8855251 +63) 908-8855251

Email: studyconnectmanila@gmail.com

I'm afraid to say that you really have to wait!... A piece of reminder, keep all your chat conversations, emails, letters, cards, collect photos, etc...

Take care & God bless

[Mickaela]

Hi everyone, just to inform you guys that I just got a text from the vfs-uk this 1pm that my application has been processed and was forwarded to the courier. I'm so nervous right now and waiting for it to be delivered at home. Wish me luck!

thanks!

[Mickaela]

hi jeanne,

i took my IELTS exam composed of an interview for the speaking, a written exam for reading, writing and listening. The exam was given by the British Council last Oct. 30. You have to check their schedules online. Here is the link --> http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-ielts

goodluck to you!

[Terpe]

Hi everyone, just to inform you guys that I just got a text from the vfs-uk this 1pm that my application has been processed and was forwarded to the courier. I'm so nervous right now and waiting for it to be delivered at home. Wish me luck!

thanks!

Just waiting for your good news now

[sars_notd_virus]

Hi everyone, just to inform you guys that I just got a text from the vfs-uk this 1pm that my application has been processed and was forwarded to the courier. I'm so nervous right now and waiting for it to be delivered at home. Wish me luck!

thanks!

yeah,what happen? hope its a good news

[sophiamarie]

Hi Mickaela, can't wait to hear the good news! Just filed mine today, hopefully everything will be ok...wish me luck

[Terpe]

Hi Mickaela, can't wait to hear the good news! Just filed mine today, hopefully everything will be ok...wish me luck

Good luck to you sophiamarie

[Sim11UK]

Hi everyone, just to inform you guys that I just got a text from the vfs-uk this 1pm that my application has been processed and was forwarded to the courier. I'm so nervous right now and waiting for it to be delivered at home. Wish me luck!

thanks!

Hi Mickaela, can't wait to hear the good news! Just filed mine today, hopefully everything will be ok...wish me luck

Good luck! to you both.

[stevie c]

good luck michaela im sure your news will be good news

[sophiamarie]

Good luck to you sophiamarie

Thanks Terpe, just can't wait to hear Mickaela's good news!!...keep well

[sophiamarie]

Good luck! to you both.

Thanks Simon...have a nice day

[joebloggs]

hi jeanne,

i took my IELTS exam composed of an interview for the speaking, a written exam for reading, writing and listening. The exam was given by the British Council last Oct. 30. You have to check their schedules online. Here is the link --> http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-ielts

goodluck to you!

do you know what pass mark you needed to get Mickaela was it 4? in everything or overall ??

[Mickaela]

Hi everyone I finally got my spouse visa last January 25 right after my bday! Yipee!

Hi Joe, I think the equivalent of A1 level in IELTS is a 4. But I got a 7.

Thanks for all your advices! My son from my previous marriage got a visa too. Double celebration for us.

Thank God!

[Josieyam65]

Hi everyone I finally got my spouse visa last January 25 right after my bday! Yipee!

Congratulations, Mickaela!!!