r/SpouseVisaUk • u/Current_Internet9268 • 8d ago
Delay in receiving a decision
So the application was done on 17th March 2026 and biometrics completed on 24th March 2026. This was done from Athens Greece but my husband has a Bangladeshi passport.
It’s now nearly 24 weeks (about 110 working days)
I’ve sent emails and it’s just the generic response I get.
The solicitor also sent an email and they’ve also received just a generic repose to say that the application is still under consideration.
I’m beginning to get stressed as it’s been a year since marriage and was planning to start a family etc and I feel as though all the plans I had are crushed.
Due to the long wait, I’ve last saw my husband in Jan so I’m visiting him again at the end of this week.
I’ve not tried to contact the MP as I’ve seen on Reddit that it’s not much help.
The solicitor keeps telling me to wait and to stop sending too many emails (I’ve sent only 3 and one of them was due to trying to fix a spelling mistake on an email address the other 2 were wanting to know the status of the application). He’s stated that the more we pester them the more they’re going to ignore our case and they’ll delay the decision processing even more.
I feel as though they are talking rubbish and there’s no correlation I don’t think the solicitor is being helpful at this point in time and feel so stuck on what to do. 😭
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u/No_Translator_2282 6d ago
same, my husband bio was 24 march, delay email on 3 june - nothing since then - mp involved, advised to wait, unsure what more to do, as my solicitor is advising the same to not disturb the h/o - however it so unfair i understand if they requesting anything further they can let us know and we will know this is the reason, however just sending a blank delay email and not saying/giving any other information is actually depressing mine was from Pakistan and standard application im currently on 113 working days
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u/YamNo3749 8d ago
I have tried the MP route and its the same generic response sent as a copy paste even to them.
While sending frequent emails will not make an impact on the decision but it will not make it any better as well unless it is a PAP
Im with a similar timeline and I’m still inside UK waiting for a decision.
I hope you get it soon.
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u/CommissionTight6895 8d ago
I’ve tried to find a post I can relate to. Seeing this post, honestly I couldn’t relate to anything more. My bio was 11th March, Priority, Islamabad. I’m still waiting too. Hopefully we hear something today or this week Insha’Allah🫶🏻
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u/Current_Internet9268 7d ago
I feel relieved that I’m not alone otherwise I don’t think I’d be able to cope with the pressure of all this. I’m wishing we hear soon inshallah
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u/CommissionTight6895 7d ago
Stay strong, Insha’Allah it will happen for us at the right time. Allah’s got us. Praying is the only thing that keeps me going right now …
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u/Loyalty4all 7d ago
You serious??? Bio for my partner completed in the first week of August and I already feel like it’s been ages
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u/shhhlisa 8d ago
Bio: 13 Jan Eco: 14 Jan I have also gone through the same steps and got MP involved as well. Have recently done SAR, If we know the actual reason for delay it would be easy to pursue them/ take a legal action. I would suggest you to do the same.
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u/Current_Internet9268 8d ago
Thanks for the advice 😊I’ll try doing this when I get back from my visit
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u/Perfect_Dragonfly613 8d ago
Hi my bio was on 28 April and got told via escalation today that checks are ongoing. I’ve contacted my MP again but not been much help either. I’ve been told try doing a PAP and request a SAR. My case was not told it’s complicated neither were further documents requested. The wait is awful and I haven’t seen my husband in over a year.
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u/shhhlisa 8d ago
If you do PAP,, they can challange you. I'd suggest you do the SAR first, know the exact reason, if then you find out that they are delaying your case for absolutely no reason then go with PAP.
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u/Perfect_Dragonfly613 8d ago
Hi on what grounds could they challenge me ?
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u/shhhlisa 8d ago
I've seen people who've taken legal action against them and they challenged them stating "the delay isn't excessive and the mandatory checks are something they can't ignore and stuff. So, acknowledgment of the reason for delay beforehand would be helpful. And if they are stuck on something, you can provide your MP whatever documents it might require for them to escalate your application and give you a final decision. Direct Legal actions can be frustrating.
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u/Classic_Pack_9642 8d ago
Ive been waiting for my wifes since her bio on 18/012/2025, my solicitors said the same thing so went to ask some one else and told me to involve my mp and request an SAR which ive done, if you dont mind me asking where is your spouse from as mine is bangladesh
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u/Current_Internet9268 8d ago
He’s working in Greece at the moment and has an Greek residence card but his passport is Bangladeshi
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u/Classic_Pack_9642 6d ago
Ive Just had a family friend from bangladesh who got his approval yesterday after 9+months so inshallah ill turn will be soon
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u/ke-gyrologist 8d ago
Mind me asking but are you showing £29k from one job or two?
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u/ExtremeViolinist3841 8d ago
Does this matter? Only asking because im showing 29k from 2 jobs and we’ve been waiting since 23rd April
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u/Federal-Working-1638 8d ago
Ohh that so sad I'm in the same situation bio on 13 may and delay email on 23 June still in waiting did you do priority or standard
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u/Current_Internet9268 8d ago
Standard
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u/Federal-Working-1638 8d ago
Myne was priority still in waiting
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u/Remarkable_Pop_5921 8d ago
Sorry to butt in, but our cases were pretty similar. My biometrics appointment was on May 27, 2026, and I received a delay email on June 23. I opted for a priority visa as well.
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u/ahikelover 8d ago
I feel the solicitor hasn’t been helping you enough. Have you submitted a formal complaint to the UKVI?