Thanks Material
So i'll send my application first then.
Can i know when did u submit the sponsorship application? and how was it?
My case is really complicated so dont compare it to yours!! I sent my app back in August 2009 We got AIP about 10 days ago ....why all the delay?? because my application got sent to local office before first stage approval and because of that I had to wait a year to prove that my marriage is genuine my advice would be make sure you read the forms 10 if not 20 times before you send it out , fill it carefuly , make sure u have strong proof of you relationship in it. I was naive when I sent in the application because I did not know anything about the process and I trusted my lawyer to guid me through it (THAT WAS A BIG MISTAKE) so read the posts on this forum everybody is great they will lend hand when needed so if you dont know something ask dont just answer what you think is right.
I learne't this the hard way ....oh well
Please make sure that you attach something to your application that shows why you still dont have the marriage certificate and if possible proof (receite)showing that you orderd it and if you have any other formal papers that reflect the marriage cermony attach that as well.
Also see if there is a way to get the marriage certificate faster like I said I sent mine without it and they didnt send it back.
Edit* I just rememberd make sure you get a copy of the marriage licence as well you will need to include it as well later on.
Good luck