Hi,
I'm hoping someone can help clarify if there are any changes to visa application process due to new published info regarding the supporting document submission. I did post this as a reply in my thread on a different topic a little while ago. I am assuming it got lost in there as it was off-topic and thus remains unanswered.
I will hopefully be applying for a uk spouse settlement visa for my husband who is in Pakistan. For applicants from pakistan it seems the paper version of appendix 2 is still required as the visa4uk online form does not cover the financial section and also has a link to the appendix 2 form.
However my query is regarding the submission of supporting documents. I was under the impression they would be submitted to Sheffield. However a section on the VFS Global Pakistan now states the following-
"Settlement applications -
A scanning process for settlement supporting documents in the Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Mirpur Visa Application Centres has been introduced. This will affect where you need to send your supporting documents. Before you visit the Visa Application Centre please click here (here a link to a downloadable barcode document to be scanned to separate each supporting doc section is inserted) to view the details.
Submitting supporting documents -
You or your representative/sponsor should then send a completed application package within 2 weeks of enrolling your biometric information (but not before) to: UK Visas and Immigration International....sheffield address"
Does that mean there is now a choice to either scan at the centre and keep the docs or send originals/attested to Sheffield?
Regarding the former option of scanning, does that mean all the pics would be scanned/photocopied too (doesn't mention photos on the acceptable evidence list for proof of relationship in barcode document) and also how would the original documents be accepted, surely they would need to be attested in that case?
I don't whether it is just me missing something really obvious and confusing myself! It will be greaty appreciated if anyone can please help clarify the process. Thank you
I'm hoping someone can help clarify if there are any changes to visa application process due to new published info regarding the supporting document submission. I did post this as a reply in my thread on a different topic a little while ago. I am assuming it got lost in there as it was off-topic and thus remains unanswered.
I will hopefully be applying for a uk spouse settlement visa for my husband who is in Pakistan. For applicants from pakistan it seems the paper version of appendix 2 is still required as the visa4uk online form does not cover the financial section and also has a link to the appendix 2 form.
However my query is regarding the submission of supporting documents. I was under the impression they would be submitted to Sheffield. However a section on the VFS Global Pakistan now states the following-
"Settlement applications -
A scanning process for settlement supporting documents in the Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore and Mirpur Visa Application Centres has been introduced. This will affect where you need to send your supporting documents. Before you visit the Visa Application Centre please click here (here a link to a downloadable barcode document to be scanned to separate each supporting doc section is inserted) to view the details.
Submitting supporting documents -
You or your representative/sponsor should then send a completed application package within 2 weeks of enrolling your biometric information (but not before) to: UK Visas and Immigration International....sheffield address"
Does that mean there is now a choice to either scan at the centre and keep the docs or send originals/attested to Sheffield?
Regarding the former option of scanning, does that mean all the pics would be scanned/photocopied too (doesn't mention photos on the acceptable evidence list for proof of relationship in barcode document) and also how would the original documents be accepted, surely they would need to be attested in that case?
I don't whether it is just me missing something really obvious and confusing myself! It will be greaty appreciated if anyone can please help clarify the process. Thank you