Rejected petition: There should be a way to check status of Ban removal and visa application
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It is so frustrating when making ban removal & visa application for spouse because there is no way to find out status of application. It affects mentally & physically. I myself have suffered because of stress and depression. The Home Office should have a way for applicants to track progress.
Applicants should know how long they might have to wait for a result and not left to worry, stress and become physically and mentally ill. I have been through this myself and I have developed medical conditions caused by stress and worry. This has affected my relationship with my spouse.
There are people entering the country illegally who we know nothing about or if they have a criminal record in their home country.
I urge and request to Home Office to make it easier for applicants.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
We're not exactly sure what you'd like to happen.
The UK Government already publishes the expected waiting times and says that applicants will be contacted within the current processing times if their application will take longer: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/visa-processing-times-applications-outside-the-uk
We could accept a petition calling for a change in the process or requirements for spouse visas, or the process for appealing a visa ban, providing it was clear what the change is that you'd like to see.
We currently have these petitions open about the spouse visa process:
Shorter Citizenship Pathway for foreign-born Spouses of British Citizens: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/775231
Review spouse income rules for UK citizens married 5 years+ with a British child: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/780345
You may wish to speak to citizens advice who may be able to help you with your specific case. You can find out how to contact them here: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/
You could also contact your local MP who may be able to help you with your specific case. You can find out who your MP is and how to contact them here: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/contact-an-mp-or-lord/contact-your-mp/
We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.