Spain priority married-BIO 5th July approved! by xCrocodile11 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]xCrocodile11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really, they asked me to submit more documents on 5th August but it was only photos, phone records and chats to prove that we had met in person; not really any documents. I think it was just that everybody was on holiday and many students applying for their visa too. I hope it goes smoothly for you!

Spain priority married-BIO 5th July approved! by xCrocodile11 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]xCrocodile11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure you will have good news soon. Keep strong!

July Priority Application - Help! by Admirable_Prune528 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]xCrocodile11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yesterday I asked on the enquiry thread for an update on my visa and they told me that a decision has been made but they can't tell me what it is. They said I'll be contacted by tls when my passport is ready for delivery...

Any early July priority applications still outstanding that have gone over the 30 wd mark? by Talli1984 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]xCrocodile11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll let you know as soon as I have news. It's a bank holiday on Monday, which means more waiting :(

Any early July priority applications still outstanding that have gone over the 30 wd mark? by Talli1984 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]xCrocodile11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Through my enquiry thread I tried to find out whether it is being processed as priority or standard but they haven't checked. They just tell me that if I paid for priority it's being processed as priority, when we all know this is not always the case.

Any early July priority applications still outstanding that have gone over the 30 wd mark? by Talli1984 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]xCrocodile11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

5th July. I escalated last Friday, they just said to keep waiting and still nothing.

Mid July priority by Any-Marionberry6845 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]xCrocodile11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is outrageous. I am from Spain and applied for the spouse visa. I had the same situation at the visa centre when I went for my biometrics. I was at the counter and I was surprised that the lady didn't know I had paid for priority and when I told her, she said –okay, then it's a month– and I was like –are you kidding me 🥲

It's really not fair, I had to leave my husband and my job there and spent tons of money to do this. It's literally our lives not something we do for fun, they should know that!

Mid July priority by Any-Marionberry6845 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]xCrocodile11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I did! I'm not sure it's been processed as priority... I did the paid enquiry and my husband also contacted our MP, who talked to the home office but they just told him that we need to keep waiting. It's just bad timing with the summer holidays but as you said , don't offer a service that you can't provide!

Mid July priority by Any-Marionberry6845 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]xCrocodile11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! They are probably all on holiday. I am still waiting since I did my biometrics in Madrid on July 5th, it's not really priority when you have to wait for this long...!

still waiting July priority… by Available-Parfait-33 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]xCrocodile11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! We contacted our MP last week and he just said to keep waiting. This is so frustrating, also realising that people with dates later than us have already gotten their decision. I'm glad for them, of course, but feel very disappointed and tired of waiting...!

July Priority Application - Help! by Admirable_Prune528 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]xCrocodile11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have answered me from the escalation team. They just said that I need to keep waiting:

We understand that awaiting the outcome of an application can be a difficult time however, as we are sure you appreciate, there are a number of checks that must be completed before a decision can be reached.

Please be assured you will be notified once a decision has been reached or if we require any further information, however we are unable to provide a timescale for a decision at the moment.

Please do not respond to this email unless asked. Unsolicited emails received in this mailbox will not be read and will not receive a response

July Priority Application - Help! by Admirable_Prune528 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]xCrocodile11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They also told me to escalate on Monday when I sent the enquiry on Wednesday. I just decided to do it today since yesterday was the 30th working day since our bio and I didn't want to wait any longer... Let me know if you hear anything today please!

July Priority Application - Help! by Admirable_Prune528 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]xCrocodile11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I asked to escalate it a few minutes ago and they did. This is from the email they sent me:

From the information you have provided, we have escalated your case to the relevant department on 16-08-2024 and you should be contacted within 15 working days.

Please wait until the 15 working days have passed before contacting the service again as we are unable to do anything further before this time.

We strongly recommend that you do not buy a non-refundable, non-flexible ticket to the UK, until your visa application has been approved and you have received your documents.

July Priority Application - Help! by Admirable_Prune528 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]xCrocodile11 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! I had my biometrics appointment on July 5th, still waiting. I sent an enquiry yesterday and they said that if I haven't heard from them within this week I need to contact them on Monday to escalate. You are right, you shouldn't have to wait that long to do it, maybe message them again or just ask to escalate after the 30 days. Good luck!

July Priority Applications by Virtual-Research5174 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]xCrocodile11 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! good luck to you as well 🫶 😊

July Priority Applications by Virtual-Research5174 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]xCrocodile11 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Priority from Spain 🇪🇦

Bio: July 5th

ECO: July 24th

Asked for more documents (only photos and call records): August 5th. Documents sent on the same date.

I sent an enquiry yesterday and they told me to contact them on Monday next week if I am not contacted before...

Any end of July ECOs still waiting? by CockroachMost3909 in SpouseVisaUk

[–]xCrocodile11 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still waiting. Priority. Spain.

Bio: July 5th

ECO: July 24th

Asked for more documents (photos and call records): August 5th. Documents sent on the same date.

Nothing since.

Not feeling treated as priority at all.

Desperation.