May 162008
LAHORE: The British High Commission (BHC) on Thursday said the processing time for all visa applications was 15 working days. “The exceptions to this are settlement cases, which currently take up to 60 days to be processed”, the BHC said. The visa applications can be submitted online by visiting www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk or submitted at one of the four UK Visa Application Centres in Lahore, Karachi, Mirpur and Islamabad.
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Islamabad OC means Observation center
what happened when Application Forwarded to Islamabad OC on and what doest that mean
(islamabad OC on)
Good Morning
I have applied for 6Month Visit Visa on 31/12/08 and I have not heard from BHC yet. Can you tell me how many takes are being taken to process an application?
Is OC a good or bad sign for applicants?
God Bless You
I submitted my student visa application on 15 january. My course start date is 2nd February but my university has described in the offer letter that I can join the course untill 20th february. can anybody tell me if the visa officer considers the start date of the course or the extended date which is 20th of February. I have not received my passport from the BHC Islamabad. I am worried about the decision as the start date has already passed and the visa officer may decide that the course is already started.
Cany anybody help about these dated and the mindset of the visa officer about these dates.
Dear! Look at my pitiable condition,plz.
i applied for UK student visa in january 2007, but it was frefused, then i appealed which was won, after winning the appeal i depoisted my passport on the wish of BHC Islamabad but they did not issue me visa, then thrice i depoisted my passport again it was refused saying resubmit the passport. should i apply for the fourth time, will they give me the visa? i’m very depressed that two years have passed but no visa for me/ Plz help me..
Sir
I got a letter from BHC few days before for my visa, I got an appointment from Lahore fedex. But I forgot to ask them the adress of fedex office in Lahore. Can you plz give me the adress of Fedex office in Lahore.
My appointment is for 19th Feb 2009
My email adress is lovecrown25@yahoo.com
Lahore Regional Office
58, A/II, Ghalib Market Gulberg III Lahore
Tel: 111-811-111 (Visa Services)
E-mail: visa-info@visadropbox.com
(for general inquires/comments/complaints etc)
HELLO ALL THE VICTUMS
THESE PEOPLE ARE LAZZY COWS THEY DONT CARE. SO NO NEED TO BE WORRY. THESE PEOPLE HAVE AGENTS OU SIDE THE OFFICE. PAY THEM AND GET UR PASSPORT EARLY.
THANKS. ASIF MALIK
Malik Asif sahib
I am sorry to disappoint you but please keep in mind that this is news site meant for providing information to overseas friends. We do not have any affiliation with UK visa process and it is not possible for us to respond to visa enquiries. I try my best to provide information where it is possible but I do not have adequate knowledge about UK visa system. All the visitors must try to help each other by providing useful advice.
Good luck to every body
Dear overseas,
you gave me wrong adress but thanks God still I was not late for my appointment, The office of fedex for to submitt passports in lahor is on Ganga Ram hosital road . Thanks
well I dnt think if it is a good idea to post their office right adress because it is realy secret. Well first of all i would like to tell you that there was no sign bored for anything and there were very much securty.
And I think they only tell that adress to the people these are realy applicatent so if anyone ask you their adress in Lahore tell them to talk on help line.
Good to keep that secret from all others. I hope you can understand what I ment.
What non-sense is this.
@All,
The link for tracking passport is
http://www.vfsglobaluk.com/UKG-PassportTracking/ApplicantTrackStatus.aspx?Data=YFoy8vDUQUvQjQ/ddzHqXg==
Though it has some problem since evening today. The other link https://www.vfsglobal.org/ApplicantStatus.aspx
is updated later on.
Lahore VAC is really taking time to deliver passports, how many people frm isd/lhr/kchi are still waiting..?
hello to all.
its gillani from lahore pakistan.
i apply for student visa on 20 july 2007 but my application was rejected by the ECO.i appeal against the determination which also dismissed by the honourable judge on 29 jan 2008.but a write of reappeal was given.i took that advantage and at last after a long struggle my appeal was approve by senior immigration judge on 09 july 2008.but now even after lapse of 7 months i have not got any direction from embassy to submit my passport to stamp visa.i have sent so many emails and fax to islamabad high commission but all in vane i did’nt get any response for that waht should i do in that scenario where i almost have wasted a year or so in waiting for visa kindly someone guide me i am too worried.your reply would be higly appreciated.my email ID is gillani_sa@yahoo.com
@Gillani,
On which address u sent emails to British embassy..? I’ve seen they reply within 3-4 days. Have you tried to contact them on phone also..?
I applied for student visa on 2nd jan 2009 but no responce till date…. i don’t know what these idots are doing with my application
I had an appealed against my refusal case. By the grace of god my appeal has success and I got calling letter from British high Commission. I submit my application on 6 March 2009 , according to with all requirement which they mentioned in calling letter.
I want to know just processing time of appealed. Sir visa application center Karachi did not take my passport size picture or even they did not scanning my eyes and finger prints. They said your scanning and finger print all ready done. Sir tell me about this.
Thanks in Advanced.
Regards,
dear sir or madam
I am Mohammad Basher i want information how can i get the student visa because i want to proceed my education in college in Uk and i want that i make a software engineer in future please show me the good way that i get the visa
Hi Every one,
First of all i would like to congradulate who ever started this bolg, it really helpful, just by chance a search on the web brings this web site, good work keep it up.
I am going to apply under Tier 2 next week, just waiting for the sposorship letter, can any one tell me what is the processing time these days from BHC(British High Comission). is it still 15 working days or they have changed it ?
thanks
Dear M Sohail sahib
Thanks for the encouraging words.
Unfortunately I do not have much information about UK visa processes. I am not aware of any change in the time line but I think it normally takes much more than 2 weeks. I hope someone else having better knowledge will respond further.
Best regards
I applied for student visa on 11 feb in lhr but till now no response.When i applied the person holds my application told me that it would take 15 working days.But now more than month passed but no reply.I email 1st to lahore visa inquiry centre they said me to email islamabad inquiry centre and then they said me to email abu dhabi embassy or fax cuz my application is there in abu dhabi embassy.and i email but no reply.i today fax them see they would reply or not.Can u comment me on this or give me some information that why my application is taking too much time in abu dhabi embassy and why it is there in abu dhabi??
hi there!!
i do have similar case to sairah therefore need assistance of sairah …kindly plz do provide me ur contact number so i can contact u and talk to u abt my case.
thanks
hope to c ur reply soon sairah!!
I hav tried alot of times to call the VAC via mobile and get an appointments but everytime i get lost in it…
PLZ IF ANY1 can tell me the exact procedure to get an appintment when u call VAC via mobile..
and if i call today, when ll i get the appintment, i mean after how mnay days…
my personal email add is
abdulnasiraz@gmail.com
PLZ PLZ help me out in this regard. i hav completed all requirements for TIER 1 visa, just need an appointment to submit the visa…
i will be REALLY REALLY OBLIGED, if any1 helps me out. u can send mail on my personal add
Time frame
For non-settlement applicants applying in Lahore and Karachi only:
Non Settlement applications are normally processed within 15 working days. However, due to significant operational contraints, processing times for applications lodged in Lahore and Karachi are currently in excess of 30 working days. We apologise for this delay, and will endeavour to reduce those waiting times as soon as possible.
How do I apply?
Anyone wishing to apply for a UK visa or seeking to re-submit their passport following an allowed appeal , should contact our call-centre (0900 10411 from a landline or 8865 from a mobile) in order to make an appointment at their nearest Visa Application Centre (VAC). Access to VACs is strictly by appointment only. .Anyone arriving without an appointment will be turned away.
But its 32 working days passed.Still no reply.Kindly suggest me what can i do about it.Thanks.
Aslama Alikum
Mostrespectfully sir,
My brother Farhar ali submitted application for family visit UK on dated 20-01-09 and application No LHE/200109/069434/1 and date of Birth 08-11-1978.
his application status is application forword to islamabad oc on what is the meaning of OC,
Sir i already send mail but you dont reply me Please sir Reply me if you have time only 5 mint
Thanks
best regarded
Imran ali
Dear Imran
As mentioned above, most probably “OC “stands for Islamabad Observation and Control Center. Normally Islamabad High Commission sends applications to Abu Dhabi for further processing (perhaps due to the shortage of manpower in Islamabad), which is where this status is shown. When the status shows “forwarded to Islamabad OC” it means it is under process and very soon you may get your application approved.
Please note that I am not an expert in these matters and the above information is based on my personnel research, which could be wrong.
Best regards and good luck
Tania.What sense u need.Kutch chahiay to btao mjay
03217950966
PLZ
i,ve lodged settlement appeal after refusal n i,ve got ait 11 n i think that ait is very very slow in processing of appeal cases.it should get faster n more modern than usual
Hi,
Dear Ambrin I am in the same boat as you and would like to know if you have heard anything with regards to your student defendant visa? I applied in January 09 and still not heard anything!
Abida
Respected Staff
I applied for the student visa under the point based system. My application date was 07/04/2009. In Lahore i submitted the documents . Visa application center officers told me that application will be processed in 15 working days but still at 01/05/2009 there is no reply. Cn you tell me how long a normal application take to process and what is the reson that application has no reply within the given time
Thanks
Dear sir
I want to know that i have submit my application in 20 jan 2009,in uk embassy.But still my status is not appearing.So many times i hav called British Embassy ,they said your application is still in process,but i m much worried about my original documents bcoz they hav.I think British embassy should responsible for this,why they don’t making the decesions.so plz tell me what r the updates in UK Embassy Islamabad about the waiting coustomers.thanks reply me on my E-mail id umair@malgareeswabiwal.com
Dear Umair
Please tell me what was your type of visa you applied for? And please check the departements or organization which issue you the documents that if they receive any call from british embassy for verification purposes and what was the date of that call.
Hi,
Can any one tell me how long does it take from BHC to return passport.?? If u r an applicant who has won the appeal and got the Call in letter..
please help me out i am really tensed.waitign for E mails
My email address is
himan_saqy@hotmail.com
Hi
I won an Appeal by 12th jan 2009 and did not get my calling letter from Islamabad.
Appeal no: OA/43606/2008
Syed Ghazi Imam Ali
D.OB: 01/09/1983
I emailed them many times at visqry and appeals.islamabad but still waiting for their repsponce.
Kindly guid eme how i receive my letter
@Syed.
mail them regularly at
casework.islamabad@fco.gov.uk
tell them your whole details.
My email add
himan_saqy@hotmail.com
Thanks a lot Saqlain……….
I email them…. lets hope to get a reply.I have added u in hotmail as well.. if i need any other quiery i let you know………..
@ syed..
No problem Brother…What ever i can help
i can help every one out..
if ne queries dont hesitate to contact me
i will do my best to help you as much as i can
contact me at
himan_saqy@hotmail.com
Listen!
i see a lot of crazy ppls here writing request applications, Begging for visa… THIS IS NOT AN EMBASSY OFFICIAL WEBSITE… please try to understand.. no one from uk embassy’s staff will read this.. NO ONE AT ALL
No one will listen you here so its useless to post your passport numbers and application reference numbers.
OPEN YOUR MIND GUYS
Hi
This is is a very helpful page, for people to express there experiences in relation to visa’s. I wondered if anyone has any exeperince to appeal visit visa’s to UK, we lodged a passport with calling letter at lahore on 9th April not heard back, have emailed and called many, only response is ‘still in process’
Thanks
** Pakistani: I agree with with your comments in relation to people posting there passport numbers etc.
Importan advice about timeline for UK visas
http://www.opfblog.com/7962/important-advice-to-customers-about-uk-visa-application-process-delays-11-may-09/#more-7962
Hi Raheem
Do these timelines apply for visit appeal cases?
Hello
I applied at a UK university and got admission there. I have already paid half of my course fee. I haven’t applied for a visa yet but the problem is that I don’t want to go to the UK because I got a better offer from the US. My family keeps insisting that I go to the UK instead of US because the fees have already been paid. It seems that the only way out is to somehow get my UK visa application rejected. Can anyone please tell me how can I get my application rejected without letting my family know that I did it deliberately? Can someone also tell me that what kind of a reason is given on a visa rejection letter (Is it a general reason or a specific one)? An example would be deeply appreciated!
After all the Ivy League is much better than LSE.
Thanks
British Citizen sahib
I wish I could answer your question but unfortunately I do not know much about appeals and visas. I hope someone else will reply to your question.
I am suppose to visit England from 5 to 22 June to cover ICC World Twenty20, a cricket tournament scheduled to take place in the United Kingdom in June 2009. For which I have been granted media accreditation as well approval by the home cricket boards both England and Pakistan.
But, ‘Lahore visa office’ is giving atleast 2 months time to submit visa application which is intersecting the event days.
Please, advise the possibility to obtain England visa.
can any one say to me. how lang does it takes UK settelment visa. my husband left me alone .he thinks he can not bring me to UK . if he can not get visa this year , my family will marry me to other man.
if my husband could not mannage to get visa .
he will lose me forever.
because my dad has waited 2years for my husband. he alwayes promiss to get visa. since 2006 he is busy with visa , applications.
at the end of the june my marrigement would be with other man.than my husband.
@karima
Poster is already in UK
(IP: 161.73.12.162 , hy65c27e.brookes.ac.uk)
i need nomber of
uk embasy
i need the nomber of uk embasy