Deferred spousal visa application..! PLEASE advise :)

[DanandClavs]

Hi Terpe,

So, we requested the extension, sent all documents we had that could be possibly relevant and explained our reasons why we needed the extension and how long it would take us to supply the documents. We could have had all requested documents within an additional 10 days. They didn't really answer any of our questions or requests and just replied with....

This is an acknowledgment of your 5 emails and attachments. These will be attached to the application for the processing of the Entry Clearance Officer

Today we have received another email from them which reads...

Your visa will be despatched shortly. Passports can normally be collected from the Visa Application Centre after 3 days. Applicants in Australia and New Zealand should allow 3 days before tracking their documents via the local post. UKBA-Manila Visa Hub

Does this mean we have the visa ? or just that they are returning the application ?

We requested that the visa is sent back to my wife's address in Leyte. Any idea how long it usually takes to receive ?

Thanks in advance Terpe

[Terpe]

.........Today we have received another email from them which reads...

Your visa will be despatched shortly. .....

Does this mean we have the visa ? or just that they are returning the application ?

We requested that the visa is sent back to my wife's address in Leyte. Any idea how long it usually takes to receive ?

Thanks in advance Terpe

Messages from the UKBA Manila hub that are worded in that way usually mean exactly that. "your visa will be despatched".

So I would say celebrations are in order.
Many congratulations.

To 100% certain of course you would need to hold the passport in your hand and see the visa with your eyes.

Well done.