AdaNewbie1290:
Hello all,
Please, regarding the printed whatsapp chats to show evidence of our communication, someone told me that my husband and I will have to print ours and tag them separately and submit. She said it is so that they can verify if the two of them correspond. Please, is this true? Can we submit only his own? Because I have changed my phone a number of times since we met so I only have chats from early last year whereas we started chatting in 2012. He has all the chats on his phone. Can we use only his own printed chat records to apply?

AdaNewbie1290:
Hello all,
Please, regarding the printed whatsapp chats to show evidence of our communication, someone told me that my husband and I will have to print ours and tag them separately and submit. She said it is so that they can verify if the two of them correspond. Please, is this true? Can we submit only his own? Because I have changed my phone a number of times since we met so I only have chats from early last year whereas we started chatting in 2012. He has all the chats on his phone. Can we use only his own printed chat records to apply?

darlene10:
Hi everyone please @justwise and everyone how does self employed work as regards meeting the financial requirement for Further leave to remain.can't get my head around it pls and possibily if someone can help post the link to application page.thanks

darlene10:
Yes @just wise. It's for spouse visa and am applying from the uk.am currently on the two and half years visa so need to apply for further leave to remain.thanks

Saratkum:
Hello all, me and the hubby applied last month.. he had his biometric in Lagos on the 8th of Jan and the documents were delivered to the Sheffield office on the 21st Jan. Havent recieved any confirmation from them.. a teeny bit worried.. our solicitor said they dont always email to let u know when they get it. Is this true??

Portsmouth86:


Very true I would suggest contacting UKVI through the link below and see what they say
https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-uk

Saratkum:



Thanks @portsmouth. Were you guys able to collect the passport back yet?

Portsmouth86:


No we are still waiting for that golden email to go and collect it, I'm not sure how long it supposed to take to reach Victoria Island VAC

And no problem once you email them your most likely get those emails

Saratkum:



Yeah i hope so! Maybe give em a call on Monday if they dont email u by then..?

Portsmouth86:


Yea i told hubby to pop in as its next to where he works and to blag say he got an email so not be be told to pay money, and told him if anyone asks him to take their names etc haha

Saratkum:



Haha good one! Good luck, hope fully its a big fat YES. Btw how many weeks has it been since u applied?

Portsmouth86:


Have you selected the correct category prior to filling and make sure you have selected the correct ones for the settlement visa too

Portsmouth86:


7th November 2015 Application submitted online
13th November 2015 Hubby did his biometrics in VI

22nd January 2016 UKVI Called to ask me to attend an interview in London (10 full weeks)
27th January 2016 Attended interview in London, was via video link to Sheffield

2nd February 2016 Decision made -Hubby had no calls to confirm my answers at interview

now awaiting the collection email to pick up the decision letter and passport today is 12 weeks exactly since biometrics

blza:
Can I ask please, does the applicant need to attend the VAC with the English test result.
Yes and the TB certificate

Also after submission how long should I wait before sending docs to Sheffield.
ASAP sponsor to send supporting docs within 15 days

I have seen different address for Sheffield. Can someone please let me have the correct address.
International Operations and Visas, 6 Millsands, Vulcan House, Sheffield, United Kingdom, S3 8NU This will be on the email you get titled Visa Application Confirmation Email for GWF....

Do I have to include the original of my passport or just a photocopy. If a copy. Do I need to have that countersigned by a solicitor or something.
Applicant supplies original, Sponsor just a photocopy, no need to get this counter signed.

Apologies for the plenty question

midmenconsult:
Following on from the email I received after my enquiry to the UKVI international customer service department, I have received a formal email from Sheffield stating tnat a decision has been made and my application processed wnich I would like to share with the house. Does anyone know,from the nature of this email, if this is an approved or refused application?

Portsmouth86:


7th November 2015 Application submitted online
13th November 2015 Hubby did his biometrics in VI

22nd January 2016 UKVI Called to ask me to attend an interview in London (10 full weeks)
27th January 2016 Attended interview in London, was via video link to Sheffield

2nd February 2016 Decision made -Hubby had no calls to confirm my answers at interview

now awaiting the collection email to pick up the decision letter and passport today is 12 weeks exactly since biometrics

Ssabeet:
Don't worry...start looking for flight tickets for him.

Portsmouth86:


7th November 2015 Application submitted online
13th November 2015 Hubby did his biometrics in VI

22nd January 2016 UKVI Called to ask me to attend an interview in London (10 full weeks)
27th January 2016 Attended interview in London, was via video link to Sheffield

2nd February 2016 Decision made -Hubby had no calls to confirm my answers at interview

now awaiting the collection email to pick up the decision letter and passport today is 12 weeks exactly since biometrics

Saratkum:



Blimey, this is gonna be the longest 12weeks of my life .. Thanks lots for sharing your timeline xx

Portsmouth86:


Everyone is different some have got a decision within a month, i really wish we did priority because the wait is so heart wrenching

Saratkum:



We didnt do priority either.. `_` I didnt even know about it till way tooo late.. Any idea how much it is?

Portsmouth86:


Yea its £360 a lot of dosh

Jeljay:
Hello Guys.
I submitted supporting documents for my wife spouse visa application from London to UK VISA & IMMIGRATION PO BOX 3468
SHIEFFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM
S3 8WA through Royal Mail on the 12th and when I tracked it on the website, it shows status as DELIVERED on the 13th. But below it states with reference AE*********GB has reached its PO Box and is awaiting collection/delivery, up till this very moment.
I'm a bit confused here because I haven't got an notification for the HO stating they have received my supporting documents.
Please has this happened to anyone, any advice would be highly appreciated. What do I do in this situation, starting to get a bit worried.