7by7 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 The length of processing time has no bearing on the result of the application. Issue or refuse; both take the same amount of time. The major factor in processing time is how long it takes an application to actually reach the desk of an ECO; and this depends on how many applications have been submitted. Apply at a quiet time and you will get the decision quickly; apply at a busy time, when all the student applications are being submitted for example, and you'll have to wait longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCA Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 The major factor in processing time is how long it takes an application to actually reach the desk of an ECO; and this depends on how many applications have been submitted. I wonder if they're just currently experiencing low numbers of applications. From having a backlog and saying 15 weeks not so long ago, we started seeing 6/7 week responses only last week and now instances of half that time. Throw in the fact that the Songkran holidays were in the mix and this seems a remarkable turnaround. Maybe they just got more staff. Either way, a welcome improvement and hopefully I'm not tempting fate saying that..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raven0099 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Applied 10th of April , notfication to collect passport on the 21st May , Visa Granted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 TCA, I suspect that it's simply a drop in the number of applications; which usually seems to happen around this time of year. Although the new financial requirements may very well be a factor in reducing the number of settlement applications. Whilst there are more applications coming in than going out the waiting time is naturally going to increase; but when the number of applications drops below the number being processed it wouldn't take them long to clear the backlog. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsong101 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 We submitted on the 18th of May, here's hoping we get a good result! fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunterHunter Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 We just got the SMS notification that the passport can be collected from the Visa Center now. Mrs Munter is winging her way there now... So even their 'after 2 business days' condition is realistically 1 business day... Seems a lot of their waiting times have been cut shorter - bravo! Really nervous now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunterHunter Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Visa Approved. Woooohooo! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCA Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Congratulations MH. Great news. We got the email today but are having the docs and passport returned by courier. Just to prolong the agony! Can anybody confirm how long the courier service takes from email stage? I guess location dependant but maybe a week? As our property rental expires shortly we played safe and requested docs sent to the inlaws in Surin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunterHunter Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 If its the local EMS shouldnt take longer than a few days once they got the package - so count on 3-4 days would be my suggestion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCA Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Thanks MH. Another text and email in to say that the docs have been posted by EMS today (30th). My wife tells me no postal deliveries at the weekend so I guess Monday at the earliest. Back to waiting........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunterHunter Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Thanks MH. Another text and email in to say that the docs have been posted by EMS today (30th). My wife tells me no postal deliveries at the weekend so I guess Monday at the earliest. Back to waiting........I've had EMS deliveries on a Saturday before... I've even had DHL deliveries on a Sunday recently (that shocked me!).. but yeah, work on Monday or Tuesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCA Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Thanks. But I'm guessing your in civilisation in or near Bangkok, if your wife could collect her passport so easily. We're talking deepest, darkest Isaan here! I understand the local postie only works Monday to Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunterHunter Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Thanks. But I'm guessing your in civilisation in or near Bangkok, if your wife could collect her passport so easily. We're talking deepest, darkest Isaan here! I understand the local postie only works Monday to Friday.haha understood Well fingers crossed for you mate, i know how stressful and worrisome it can be waiting... Good Luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZM Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Spouse Visa issued for my wife. Thank all for advice along the way All the best MrZM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Mrs.collected her passport today. (16 working days) Spouse visa granted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Congratulations to all who got their visas and good luck to who are still waiting... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiVisaExpress Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I think 50 % less people qualify under the new rules thats the issue, less applications to process. Sent from my GT-N8000 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCA Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Thanks MH. Another text and email in to say that the docs have been posted by EMS today (30th). My wife tells me no postal deliveries at the weekend so I guess Monday at the earliest. Back to waiting........I've had EMS deliveries on a Saturday before... I've even had DHL deliveries on a Sunday recently (that shocked me!).. but yeah, work on Monday or Tuesday You were right MH. Saturday it was. Spouse visa duly received yesterday. Delighted but probably more relieved at this point in time. The timeline was as follows: 10th May: Application submitted 29th May: Email received that decision had been made 30th May: Email received to say documents despatched by courier 1st June: Passport with visa arrives by post Visa is dated 28th May. A remarkable turnaround from the 12-15 weeks we were told to anticipate. My sincere thanks go to all those who helped our application and best wishes and good luck to those awaiting the outcome of their own applications. Happy days! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsong101 Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 We applied for the settlement visa on the 18th of May and got the visa today, can't believe it has come so quick only 19 days! Thanks for the help i have received from this forum much appreciated,good luck to all who are still waiting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sianey Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 My husband granted his visa on Friday, we submitted on the 17th. A big thank you to thaivisa express, I don't think it would have been a successful application without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsgottabedone Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Are there any more recent experience of processing times ? The published figures do show an improvement (April): http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/countries/thailand/processing-times/?langname=UK%20English#resultTableAnchor However the latest news sections warns this is the busy season: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2013/june/59-apply-thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Sata Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Great news for you guys to dispel the negative stuff on another thread. If you have the paperwork and can be positive on the answers it's easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladefire Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 19 days already, hope to get decision monday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiVisaExpress Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I think its gone to 1 month currently we are awaiting several. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsgottabedone Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 looks to have slowed again judging by the May stats: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/countries/thailand/processing-times/?langname=UK%20English#resultTableAnchor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrZM Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 This time of the year, there will be a lot of student visas waiting to be processed. I reckon minimum 8 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladefire Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 4 weeks already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladefire Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Seems strange when a few settlement visas were being processed in three weeks only a few weeks ago. Guess it's patience and squeeky bum time again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Seems strange when a few settlement visas were being processed in three weeks only a few weeks ago. Guess it's patience and squeeky bum time again! Indeed, but a few weeks before that it was 12 weeks. The UKBA have put a note on their website saying they are currently very busy, I went there last week and the place was heaving with students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 And as students have to be in the UK for the start of the academic year whereas spouses and family members (usually) have no specific date they must arrive by, guess who gets the priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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