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    Thumbs up Spouse Visa approved in 10 weeks 2 days

    Dear Folks,

    Jassmine has got her spouse visa without interview today. 10 weeks 2 days. The application centre did not text or phone her. Only the status on the system changed. But they emailed me "We are pleased to inform you that the visa of your wife has been issued on 29 July. Her passport with the stamped visa was forwarded to the Visa Application Centre on the same day wherein they will notify the applicant on the collection of the passport.
    We hope this is a welcome reply."
    A Zillion thanks for all your prayers, messages, wishes. Sconnie, Trina, Menchkin - you are in my prayers too. Best wishes. Keep us up-to-date.

    For those who are applying soon, the following notes *might* help you. You have to put together a set of supporting documents matching the ECO's requirements (i.e. think from an ECO's point of view and be honest!!). This is how I put the application together for the ECO and it may be different from others.

    ~Parties must be legally married to each other~
    * Marriage certificate certified by NSO.
    * For evidence of continued relationship, I only gave my phone bill that showed a telediscount number (5 bills). Nothing else! I did NOT give any sms, emails, love letters, chat records etc. They are private to us.
    * 3 wedding photos (4x7 size) - (i)Her and Me only, (ii) with Family, (iii) with Sponsors and Judge.

    ~Plan to live together~
    * My letter to state that Jassmine will live in my house.
    * A letter sent at the 8th week of application that Jassmine is pregnant.

    ~Have met each other~
    * My letter to state how we met. i.e. First met 6 months before marriage by chance while on holiday with friends in Manila. Fell in love. Then had 2 more visits to meet her and her family.
    * Photocopied my passport pages (3 in total)
    * Letter from my best man (also British) who visited the Philippines twice, and stated that Jassmine and I are truly in love and meant for each other.
    * Supporting letter from her uncle who is a lawyer to state that he attended the wedding and he knows Jassmine very well - sort of a character reference too. This was 10 pages long!! The document was certified by a Judge.

    ~Be able to support themselves entirely without recourse to public funds~
    * Since Jassmine quit her job for marriage preparation, she had little funds in her bank account. It was all up to me to prove finances.
    I gave my ISA statement (1 page), Shares portfolio summary (1 page), 6 months payslip, Mortgage summary statements in my name only. One credit card statement to show my credit allowance.
    * A letter from my employer to state that I am fully employed.

    ~No Terrorist risks~
    To prove that she has been good, she got a police statement to show that her record is clean. This letter was further certified by the Mayor of Koronadal city too.

    ~Have adequate accommodation where dependants can live without recourse to public funds~
    Not applicable to Jassmine.

    Hope this helps! Good luck to you.

    Cheers


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    Congratulations to u and Jasmine..well done, welcome to UK Jasmine..


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    Great News...Congratulation
    Thanks for the advice
    Don't make promises when you are in JOY. Don't reply when you are SAD.
    Don't take decisions when you are ANGRY. Think twice, Act wise. BE happy.


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    Wow thats good news. Congratulations!!!!


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    Well done Jasmine and Ben!
    Be responsible with little so that you can be trusted with much!!
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    Congratulations! :-)


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    good news...congratulation.


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    thats a fantastic news n congratz of ur pregnancy jasmine.


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    Great News Ben, Congratulations to you both. No time now to wallow in your success, just get her on that plane quick!

    Iain.


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    job well done
    congratulations


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    congratulations!


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    Ben and Jassmine,

    Congratulations again to both of you!!!! I can imagine the happiness that you are experiencing right now that you finally got hold of the most-awaited spouse visa. Your agony in waiting has finally come to an end. May you have a wonderful life together. Jasminne, have a safe flight to UK. God bless!!!

    I have 9 more weeks to go of waiting. How I wish it would be shorter than that.....
    Mench
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    Congratulations!!!!
    Matt & Trina Leach


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    start cleaning your house mate


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    Smile

    Many thanks Folks! I'm extremly happy. I'm flying out to Manila on the 12th. Jassmine and I will return to England together on the 18th Aug.

    Best Wishes to All.

    Quote Originally Posted by 5olidsnake View Post

    start cleaning your house mate
    Actually, its time to get rid of my cleaner.


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    Quote Originally Posted by menchkin View Post
    Ben and Jassmine,

    I have 9 more weeks to go of waiting. How I wish it would be shorter than that.....
    Now that the Embassy has moved, the process might be quicker. It may be sooner than you think. Fingers Crossed.

    By the way, Jassmine is also in Las Pinas

    Cheers,


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    congrats,


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    brillinat news congrats


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    happy for u guys!! congratulations!!


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    well done and best wishes for your future from frances and myself.my fight will continue until frances is here with me


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    Congratulations Benb , Excellent news! Travel Safe ... God bless.

    Goodluck to all the waiting applicants...Goodluck on ur Visa!


    "You don't have to be a certain age to fall in love;
    although you've maybe been told you're to young.
    For those who tell you that,
    that don't know what is.
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    Congratulations to you both!!


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    Congratulations to both of you

    And thanks for taking the time to post your tips.


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    wow what a good news...

    to: benb
    How many weeks your wife is pregnant when she submitted her documents? Me here was about 14 weeks pregnant, and supposedly on Monday August 04, I'll be going to submit my application hopefully with no hassles,....please help me to ensure that everything is fine...

    I am so happy to hear the good news with regards to your visa, at last its coming............


    MaryLen


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    Quote Originally Posted by benb View Post
    Now that the Embassy has moved, the process might be quicker. It may be sooner than you think. Fingers Crossed.

    By the way, Jassmine is also in Las Pinas

    Cheers,

    I do hope so that the waiting will be shorter now that the Embassy has settled in its new location. I'm trying to be positive about it.

    Really, Jassmine is also from Las Pinas? Maybe I already bumped into here without me knowing that it's her. hehehe! When is she flying to UK?
    Mench
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    Quote Originally Posted by menchkin View Post
    I do hope so that the waiting will be shorter now that the Embassy has settled in its new location. I'm trying to be positive about it.

    Really, Jassmine is also from Las Pinas? Maybe I already bumped into here without me knowing that it's her. hehehe! When is she flying to UK?
    We're praying for you and the others amiga! I believe Ben is flying to da Phils on the 12th and they are leaving on the 18th August. I can't sleep; so excited about my trip to meet Pia also tomorrow. 10 days diff. to Ben, i.e. leaving on 2nd and back on 8th August. With Elena and Vanessa also! Hooray hooray!

    I think I will go and do some grocery shopping!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Piamed View Post
    We're praying for you and the others amiga! I believe Ben is flying to da Phils on the 12th and they are leaving on the 18th August. I can't sleep; so excited about my trip to meet Pia also tomorrow. 10 days diff. to Ben, i.e. leaving on 2nd and back on 8th August. With Elena and Vanessa also! Hooray hooray!

    I think I will go and do some grocery shopping!
    Thanks for the prayers amigo! Really appreciate it. I wish you a safe flight tomorrow. I'm pretty sure Pia is already excited to see you and she's also having a hard time sleeping.

    By the way, Pia is based in Surigao City right? That's where I was born so I know how to speak and understand Bisaya (but not that fluent).
    Mench
    Jer. 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, plan to prosper you and not to harm you, plan to give you hope and a future"


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    wow congratulations!


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    Quote Originally Posted by menchkin View Post
    Thanks for the prayers amigo! Really appreciate it. I wish you a safe flight tomorrow. I'm pretty sure Pia is already excited to see you and she's also having a hard time sleeping.

    By the way, Pia is based in Surigao City right? That's where I was born so I know how to speak and understand Bisaya (but not that fluent).
    Maayong buntag amiga. Morning. Wa'y sapayan. You're welcome! Taga Surigao City asawa ko. My wife is from Surigao. Marunong ka ba ng Surigaonon sad? Do you speak Surigaonon as well?
    Be responsible with little so that you can be trusted with much!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Piamed View Post
    Maayong buntag amiga. Morning. Wa'y sapayan. You're welcome! Taga Surigao City asawa ko. My wife is from Surigao. Marunong ka ba ng Surigaonon sad? Do you speak Surigaonon as well?
    Hahaha! Maayong hapon na diri. Nakasabot ko sa imong gisuyat bay. Makasulti man sad ko ng Surigaonon Kinsa may nagtudlo sa imo mag Surigaonon? Please bare with my Surigaonon coz it's really not that good. Haven't been to Surigao since I was 5 yrs old after my family moved here in Manila.


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