Spouse Visa July Applications - Processing Times

[lastlid]

Yes. It can take up to 3 months. Some take a few days. It seems to be a bit of a lottery on elapsed processing time.

Take a look at this link.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/vi...ultTableAnchor

Tap in Manila Philippines.

88% of all July decisions for settlement visas took 40 working days ( 8 weeks ). 98% took 12 weeks.

[Stevek]

I mentioned this to them and they said June figures are just an indication and it is actually 3-4 months for July.

I kind of expected this as the new rule changes have come into force, it is this governments stated policy to reduce immigration so I cannot see things getting any easier

[lastlid]

I mentioned this to them and they said June figures are just an indication and it is actually 3-4 months for July.

I kind of expected this as the new rule changes have come into force, it is this governments stated policy to reduce immigration so I cannot see things getting any easier

Over the course of time, month on month, it does indeed vary. I know of a couple of cases where it took 1 day. Ours took 2 weeks. Some have taken a couple of months. Varies so much and with no obvious reason.

I think we have had a few on here recently who applied after the changes and have got their visas, taking approximately 8 weeks. No doubt you will get feedback from them soon.

[Stevek]

Hi Lastlid

It would be fantastic if it did take 8 weeks, but my pessimistic side thinks that with the new changes then processing times will indeed increase.

It would be great if anyone who has had a visa processed since the new changes came into place (9th July) would reply to this thread.

In my case the problem is my wife is nearly 4 months pregnant with my child so if we do not find out soon she may be unable to fly

Do you or anyone know if it is possible to have my application expedited because of this, and if so how?

Thanks
Steve