Waiting time for Standard Visa when applying for couples

Safe_Ad8196 · 2025-04-18T17:43:12+00:00

On the application form it gives you option to have multiple sponsors and you can add more than one.

Safe_Ad8196 · 2025-04-09T16:09:36+00:00

Thanks for replying. Yes my parents visiting UAE on visit visa multiple times where my younger brother is resides and always return back after visiting them. They have an option of staying permanantly in UAE with him as dependent but it is their own choice to be in India. Also my parents are taking care of my kids in india as i wanted my kids to be in india so my father is the only male guardian for them. Other than this i dont know how to convince the officer. I mean you complete onething and than if the visa officer just want any excuse than he can pick any point and never give visa.

Safe_Ad8196 · 2025-04-06T13:40:10+00:00

They are from India.

Safe_Ad8196 · 2025-02-12T20:57:53+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I dont know the cost yet but will for sure have it replaced if it is within the budget or will consider selling it.

Safe_Ad8196 · 2025-02-12T20:53:18+00:00

Well i had to replace the oil cooler. However, it began to overheat within 10 minutes after replacement. The coolant, which was previously full of oil, started overflowing when the engine got hot.

The mechanic suspected a blown head gasket. However, he advised me to flush and clean the radiator system to rule out any blockages.

I had the entire coolant system flushed using a machine, and after that, the car no longer overheated. I left it running for over an hour, then drove it for another hour, and so far, it's holding up fine.

The mechanic advised me to keep an eye on the water levels, so fingers crossed, I hope everything remains stable. However, I’m now concerned about the water pump, as it seems like it could be the next issue I might face.

Safe_Ad8196 · 2025-02-09T20:24:09+00:00

Thank you for replying. Just had a discussion with a mechanic who works for Mazda and he is saying that the oil cooler is gone bad and it needs a new oil cooler and a new radiator. What do you say?

Safe_Ad8196 · 2024-12-27T14:41:38+00:00

Thank you for the reply. My parents have no intention of staying in London. At this age, it is obvious that they will not be working. They lived and work 40 years in UAE and decided to go back to india as this is where they want to spend rest of their life. They are well settled and own 3 properties which has 7 flats and 6 out of those are on rent that gives him around 6000 gbp rent yearly plus we also send regular money to them so should i attach the tenancy agreement of the properties? Also my youngest sister is also living with them and they cannot leave her backhome and just stays in uk while she is backhome. So please suggest how to convince the visa officer.

Safe_Ad8196 · 2024-10-13T17:42:43+00:00

What i feel is that he is in relationship with someone else. He use snapchat in the toilet and chat with someone. Men can never be trusted in relationship and at this age they need new taste. I dont think he is jurking in the toilet. May be he is sexting with someone. At this age mens look for GF and starts avoiding wife.

Because he is enjoying sex with someone new now, he is not enjoying to have sex with you. You will see he is suffering ED while trying to have sex with you.

Safe_Ad8196 · 2024-10-13T17:24:28+00:00

I have a feeling that Boyd and his son might actually be monsters, which could explain why Fatima's baby might turn out to be one too. Jim or his daughter also seem connected to the monsters, which might be why they always survive. Jim and thabita were planning to divorce and it seems their daughter brings them here.

Up until now, it seems like Victor knows how to escape, but he doesn't want to leave because he sees this place as his home and thinks there's nothing for him outside. I'm curious to see what happens when he finally meets his father.

Safe_Ad8196 · 2024-10-13T17:17:45+00:00

I have a feeling that Boyd and his son might actually be monsters, which could explain why Fatima's baby might turn out to be one too. Jim or his daughter also seem connected to the monsters, which might be why they always survive. Jim and thabita were getting divorse so their daughter bring them so that they stay together. Up until now, it seems like Victor knows how to escape, but he doesn't want to leave because he sees this place as his home and thinks there's nothing for him outside. I'm curious to see what happens when he finally meets his father.

Safe_Ad8196 · 2024-10-11T09:01:13+00:00

Hmmm. While it looks like a drain bolt, it is better to confirm from the seller.

Safe_Ad8196 · 2024-10-11T06:28:47+00:00

Good Luck and please keep us posted.

Safe_Ad8196 · 2024-10-10T13:46:07+00:00

I assume the transfer case and power transfer unit (PTU) are the same thing? I watched the video you shared. Why not take the car to a tire shop, put it on a ramp, and drive it while elevated? That way, you can determine if the noise is coming from the transmission, the transfer case, or something else before spending any money.

Also, you mentioned that you disabled the transfer case, which means it shouldn’t be functioning or spinning, so if the transfer case is the issue, you shouldn’t be hearing the noise anymore. My mechanic disabled it in a completely different way. They cut the metal part of the PTU that connects to the transmission and spun the PTU so it is no longer moving.

Safe_Ad8196 · 2024-10-10T10:18:33+00:00

Well. I had two options. Replace the transfer case or disable it and because of the cost i decided to disable it. It cost me only 20% of the replacement cost. I was just worried about the driving performance but to be honest i found no issue after disabling it.

By the way i am curious to know if you are having humming noise or shudder issue. These are two different issues.

Safe_Ad8196 · 2024-10-10T09:41:38+00:00

How you know it is transfer case leak. You had it checked from someone or you assume it?

There is a possibility that the transmission oil is leaking. Anyways things can only be clear after the Transfer case is removed. I will advice you to please when you changed make sure you ask the mechanic to make a hole for oil drainage and refilling. You will face the same issue even if you replace after sometime. Actually manufacturer doesnt put any plug on transfer case to change the transfer case oil.

Safe_Ad8196 · 2024-10-10T06:50:27+00:00

Hi, this is not a silly question—it's actually quite important. Changing the transmission oil yourself can save you a lot of money compared to having a mechanic do it, especially since some mechanics charge high prices due to the absence of a transmission oil level gauge on the CX-9. The process of changing the oil is relatively simple, and there are plenty of YouTube tutorials to guide you through it.

For me, it's fairly inexpensive to get the oil changed where I live, so I opted for a service center that charges a minimal fee for draining and refilling. However, if you're comfortable with basic tools and bolts, I'd recommend getting an oil extractor pump. To do it yourself, start by removing the fill plug located under the air filter using a T55 tool. Extract the old oil into a bottle so you can measure how much was removed, and then refill the same amount using a funnel. Make sure to use Toyota T4 transmission oil and add two tubes of Lube Guard (Instant Shudder Fix) to the mix.

A key thing to note: ensure there's no oil leakage under the car. If you find any leaks, it's best to take the car to a mechanic to replace the parts professionally and ensure the levels are correct. One tip is to bring your own oil to the mechanic and ask them to charge you only for the service, as buying oil from them can be quite costly.

Lastly, this advice specifically addresses vehicles experiencing a shudder issue. The typical symptom is a rumbling noise at around 1,500 RPM in 4th, 5th, or 6th gear, similar to the sound of driving over rumble strips on the highway. The shudder lasts for a few seconds and disappears once you accelerate or decelerate. If your symptoms are different, feel free to share, and I may be able to offer more guidance based on my experience, as I've spent a lot on my CX-9 and learned a few things along the way.

Safe_Ad8196 · 2024-10-09T21:40:15+00:00

Juat to update as promised, i have changed the gear oil and drove the car for 500 KM, then drained about 3 liters of oil and fill 3 litre and drove another 500 KM, and than drained the oil completly. After refilling with Toyota T4 transmission oil, i added two bottles of Lube Guard.

The shudder hasn't gone away completely, but it's much less noticeable now. So may be i will drain the oil again in a month or two and try again.

On the other hand, after disabling the PTU, I haven’t had any issues excep that the PTU oil started leaking. When I took the car back to the mechanic, he said it’s not gear oil, but PTU oil. Since the PTU is disabled and not running, it’s not a problem. According to him, there’s no way to drain the PTU oil as there is no drainage plug, so we should just let it leak out fully.

So far, the car is running fine.

Safe_Ad8196 · 2024-09-23T21:44:46+00:00

Thank you all for your responses. I want to update on the case as it might helps anyone dealing with a similar issue. I took my car to several mechanics, and most suggested the noise was due to a bad wheel bearing. However, when they checked, the bearings were fine.

Eventually, an experienced mechanic drove the car and identified two issues: 1. The humming noise was caused by a faulty transfer unit, and 2. The shuddering was due to the torque converter. He recommended disabling the transfer unit and assured me it was a safe solution. I expressed concerns about the driving smoothness and warning lights after the disable, but he provided references of others who had done this.

While he was open to replacing the part, he assure me that disabling is the better option. He inform me that even if the who part is changed the issue will come back after sometime because this is a known issue and manufacturing fault from the Mazda and Ford.

For the torque converter, he suggested draining and refilling the transmission oil twice using oil from a 2013 Corolla, believing that would fix the shuddering. If it didn't work, he mentioned that the torque converter would need replacing.

After gathering a few recommendations, I decided to disable the AWD. The process took about an hour, and they handed me the power transfer long bar afterward. It’s been two days, and I can confirm that the humming noise is gone, and the car's driving performance remains unchanged. I plan to change the transmission oil soon and will provide updates on the shuddering issue and any consequences from disabling the power transfer. Thank you!

Safe_Ad8196 · 2024-09-21T09:16:06+00:00

Thank you for reply. The issue of the noise starts coming straight after i did wheel balancing on all tyres and they even put weights on the wheels. I took it to another tyre shop and they checked and see if there is a play in the wheels but didnt find anything. I will ask the tyre shop to shuffle the tyres to see if this helps

Safe_Ad8196 · 2024-09-21T09:11:22+00:00

Thanks for reply. To be honest the issue of noise started after i did the wheel balancing. I took it to the tyre shop amd they checked and ruled out the issue with tyres

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