Visitor Visa for spouse while spousal application for PR is in process

[110]

Hi there,

Hope all is well.

I have 2 questions.

My wife is in Australia and she is a permanent resident there now. Her status was as a bridging visa as she went there from Pakistan. I recently got married to her in Australia and submitted the spousal application. Step 1 is now cleared. For step 2, CIC has sent it UK visa office instead Australia.

My first question is about the current process time, and as what category will CIC officer see my application; as in website it says 11 months for Australia visa office and 28 months for UK visa office for the last year's 80% of average cases.

My second question is that if it will take around 28 months, can I apply for visitor's visa for my wife.

Your answers are much appreciated.

Thanks!

Kind regards,
110

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi

1. Your app is in London, so London times apply. Note that the posted processing time is how long it takes to process 80% of apps, not an average time. This means that 79% are processed faster than that. Also, London times were skewed by a huge backlog transfer from Islamabad. i believe that Pakastani apps are averaging around 18 months in London right now.

2. She can apply for a TRV but the success rate for those with a spousal PR app in process is very low.

 

[110]

Thanks for the information. Much appreciated