Uk Settlement Visa Application Waiting Times, Bangkok

[Kiggs]

I am very upset but not with the money I pissed that he has cost me 3mths without my wife! But what can ya do?

[prapha]

i am looking for some advice.the embassy received my wife,s settlement application on the 2nd july.she had a phone call asking for more documents from me which i faxed through on the 20th aug and we have not heard anything since.We are now in the 14th week.I have looked at the waiting times on the ukba and it states that they try to process settlement visas within 12 weeks but it could take up to 24.As i have faxed more documents through where do i stand with the time scale (do i go to the back of the que?)i have looked at the ukba website time and time again to look for answers on if i can make contact to see what is happening with our application but i am quite sure i cant do anything until i have gone the 24 wks which seems crazy?

(HELP) i am losing the plot

[VisasPlus]

i am looking for some advice.the embassy received my wife,s settlement application on the 2nd july.she had a phone call asking for more documents from me which i faxed through on the 20th aug and we have not heard anything since.We are now in the 14th week.I have looked at the waiting times on the ukba and it states that they try to process settlement visas within 12 weeks but it could take up to 24.As i have faxed more documents through where do i stand with the time scale (do i go to the back of the que?)i have looked at the ukba website time and time again to look for answers on if i can make contact to see what is happening with our application but i am quite sure i cant do anything until i have gone the 24 wks which seems crazy?

(HELP) i am losing the plot

I think your application has been delayed by the fact that more documents were needed. If you have supplied everything they have asked for, then there is no reason to think that the visa will be refused. And you do not go to the back of the queue.

According to the UKBA website 100% of settlement applications were completed in 90 days in August. It will be interesting to see if Bangkok can keep up that processing rate with the new requirements introduced in July. It looks like your application has messed up their 90 day completion rate !

[ThaiVisaExpress]

normally when the ask for more documents you forward these and in 5 days a decision is made generally perhaps you should email them,

[Kiggs]

Well Boys and Girls with the help from Visa plus the new application should be GO GO GO next friday.

Just wanted to say THANKS A LOT VISA PLUS and also a big thanks to THAI VISA.

These are the good guys!!

Unlike sleazy ****/////// NO Kiggs dont do it JK admins not going to spam

All joking a side. I have all the faith in the world with these guys so if your thinking about an agent think about these.

Will keep you all posted and with some help from Buddha we will have Christmas as a family.

Edited October 11, 2012 by Kiggs

[prapha]

thank you for the advice visa plus,visa express.

i emailed the vfs and they kindly forwarded the email to the embassy, who which then phoned my wife to say they would look at her application on monday as they only work a half day on a friday.still not sure why the delay but this is progress

hopefully get an answer next week.

good luck kiggs!

Edited October 12, 2012 by prapha

[DonW]

Well Boys and Girls with the help from Visa plus the new application should be GO GO GO next friday.

Just wanted to say THANKS A LOT VISA PLUS and also a big thanks to THAI VISA.

These are the good guys!!

Unlike sleazy ****/////// NO Kiggs dont do it JK admins not going to spam

All joking a side. I have all the faith in the world with these guys so if your thinking about an agent think about these.

Will keep you all posted and with some help from Buddha we will have Christmas as a family.

With all due respect, Kiggs, what is your background? I ask as I wonder why you needed help with the appliction. I understand that some people cant navigate the system and need a little help. That's not a bad thing, we are all different and some people have different skills, just wondered why you used them?

[Kiggs]

Well its a long story but will try and condense it down.

I'm lazy!.

Jk.

The last visa was refused because the Pattaya based company didn't submit all the papers that were needed. He told me that the new financial rules where only made public in August so he didn't know what was needed for the new settlement visa!! You might ask yourself why didn't the embassy contact us and request the wageslips and bank statements that where missing!!! Well they did make contact but not with the wife they emailed the company and they didn't look at there mail. So that was that.

The main reason we used a company to do all the papers in the first place was to try and save time. I could only get to Thailand for 2 weeks in July so wanted to use that time with the wedding and family. Not tromping round bangkok looking for this that and the other. Just thought go the company leave all the papers and then enjoy the time we had.

I can and have filled all the forms out but need this done and dusted before Christmas and I know that these guys are the ones to make that happen.

Edited October 13, 2012 by Kiggs

[7by7]

I would like to point out that the first agent used by Kiggs was neither Thai Visa Express nor Visas Plus.

[DonW]

Thanks Kiggs.

Back on topic.........

[ThaiVisaExpress]

It was not Visa plus or Thai visa Express may I add.

[ThaiVisaExpress]

I would like to point out that the first agent used by Kiggs was neither Thai Visa Express nor Visas Plus.

Thank you for clarifying that 7/7.

[Kiggs]

I would like to point out that the first agent used by Kiggs was neither Thai Visa Express nor Visas Plus.

God no it was not any company that sponsors Thaivisa.com.

Sorry guys i forget to say it wasn't you.

Edited October 14, 2012 by Kiggs

[prapha]

After a long wait of 15 weeks my wife had a text saying 'processed visa application ref no. apet------------ is ready for collection at uk visa application centre'.

My wife called me and was so happy thinking our application was successful only to be knocked down by me to say that everybody receives this message successful or not,me beleiving this from reading on this forum.I hope i am wrong, so Can anybody clarify this for me please or do i have to wait until we get our application picked up which could either be tomorrow or thursday.

[Kiggs]

Sorry mate its just the stock message that we all get.The ppl that send out the mails dont know the results.

You will only know when she calls you

We wish you all the luck in the world and please keep us posted.

[Kiggs]

please del this double post. ta

Edited October 16, 2012 by Kiggs

[Insight]

Just for the record, had a settlement visa for the missus in with the UK embassy since 28th Aug 2012. Still eagerly awaiting any sort of response from the embassy.

[prapha]

refused

[Kiggs]

What reason? I'm sure someone can shine some light

[englishinsiam]

Even though my wife's visa was approved last year I like to keep up to date with who what when why.

Those of you waiting it is a killer to think we are British born and bred and our wives have to Ho through this rigmarole.

But the feeling you get when she gets that sticker is amazing.

Take the wait as a necessary evil.

Good luck to you all

Sent from my GT-N7000 using Thaivisa Connect App

[Kiggs]

I hope so, We are just in the loop again after a unnecessary refusal. Fingers crossed all this hoop jumping will be over soon if only for a few mths.

[Steve77r]

My wait has just begun wife applied in Hanoi 17/10/12, are times getting longer or shorter at the minute?

Steve

[ThaiVisaExpress]

refused

Please forward further details.

[Kiggs]

My wait has just begun wife applied in Hanoi 17/10/12, are times getting longer or shorter at the minute?

Steve

Can I also add to your question please .

Can any agents give us there currant turn round times.

Ta

[Hanh Kanssen]

Hi everyone,

I am a new member just for this UK visa waiting time thread. Hopefully you guys can fill me with hopes to get through this terrible waiting period.

I applied settlement visa (married) from Singapore since Aug 24th, the visa application review and approval is being done in Manila ( same for Thai, SG and Malay). It has been 9 weeks long and the VFS center nor UK embassy breath a word. My husband had already gone to UK for new job commencement while I am stucked on this tiny island. My head is exploded!

Is 9 weeks a normal/ norm processing time for settlement visa? I worry if my application went wrong at some points which caused such delay.

Some advise on the waiting time would be much appreciated!

H

[Hanh Kanssen]

Hi there, my application is on Aug 24 and hear nothing yet. Have you got the news?

[Kiggs]

Hi there, my application is on Aug 24 and hear nothing yet. Have you got the news?

Hi and welcome.

Dont worry yet it can take upto 12 weeks, but think you will get word very soon.

Have you had any calls or emails from them asking Qs?

Edited October 27, 2012 by Kiggs

[Hanh Kanssen]

Hi Kiggs,

Thanks for the note. It helps

I have no correspondence with UK embassy nor VFS center since the application day Aug 24. What is Qs?

[theoldgit]

What is Qs?

Questions, asking questions.

[Hanh Kanssen]

What is Qs?

Questions, asking questions.

No, they don't ask. T's a total silent process, freak me out! Maybe they haven't even looked at my application.

Recently, I have to borrowed back my passport to extend my stay in Singapore. Do I have to go back in queue from beginning ?

Edited October 28, 2012 by Hanh Kanssen