Allhamdolilla, My parents got their multiple entry visa valid till 2016. Here is the timeline
Applied for Multiple Visitor Visa : April 22, 2012
Medical Received : July 24, 2012 (Passports were returned with medical with an explanation that if applicant does not want to go through medical than they can keep the passports or return passports immediately if they are willing to go through medical
Passports Returned: August 28, 2012
Medicals Done : August 1, 2012
Medicals Sent to New Delhi: August 8, 2012
Multiple Entry Visa Received: September 8, 2012
Few tips which may help other applications
Show ties to Pakistan. Property, Job, etc
Have good balance and Bank History
Invitation letter should be accompanied by sponsor's bank statement and a letter from bank if possible
Job letter or Business incorporation letter of sponsor
Wishing all of you a smooth processing of your cases. Please do not hesitate to pm me if you would like to ask any specific questions.
Applied for Multiple Visitor Visa : April 22, 2012
Medical Received : July 24, 2012 (Passports were returned with medical with an explanation that if applicant does not want to go through medical than they can keep the passports or return passports immediately if they are willing to go through medical
Passports Returned: August 28, 2012
Medicals Done : August 1, 2012
Medicals Sent to New Delhi: August 8, 2012
Multiple Entry Visa Received: September 8, 2012
Few tips which may help other applications
Show ties to Pakistan. Property, Job, etc
Have good balance and Bank History
Invitation letter should be accompanied by sponsor's bank statement and a letter from bank if possible
Job letter or Business incorporation letter of sponsor
Wishing all of you a smooth processing of your cases. Please do not hesitate to pm me if you would like to ask any specific questions.