MMM MMM, The delay is certainly to do with the good character requirement. If you have already contacted your MP, go and collect as much supporting evidence of your good xcter as you can find. Get support/ xcter reference letters from employers, friends, family, teachers/lecturers even religious lea...

Thanks everyone for your kind words! I can't believe I am writing this but my wait is OVER!!!! I just received my approval letter today and I am absolutely beside myself with excitement!! I can't believe it's all over! Thanks so much to you all for the moral support. This forum kept me going even wh...

Melak wrote:AN1 Direct Application (no checking services)

Application Received: 25/10/2016
Money left account: 31/10/2016
Aknowlegement Email: 1/11/2016
Biometrics Letter: 3/11/2016
Biometrics Done: 5/11/2016

APPROVAL: 30/12/2016 (Letter dated 23/12/2016 )

**ANXIETY** It took me nearly 10 months to get ILR approval. I am so anxious lately about the AN application. In the last week I wait and hope for that brown envelope and even though I know it's a little bit early (my application was received 26th October) I still feel awfully anxious that I may be ...

Oh congratulations Mrs Greenside!!! What an incredible end to the wait! I am so happy for you. Hope the rest of us get approvals soon. It's such a stressful wait.

Many many congs!!

Take heart MrsGreenside. Your approval will come through very soon especially if your circumstances are near identical to your sister's. It's a nerve wrecking wait but let's all hope and pray for the best. I see October applications starting to get regular approvals. Hopefully it won't be a very lon...

I have noticed too that EU nationals seem to have a shorter waiting time. Hope we all have a fair chance at quick reply

Been waiting since 2nd October 2015 - nearly 14 months on a straightforward case - no idea what's going on!! Every time i phone , normal answer checks not completed!! MMM-MMM what's your application criteria? Did you have any delay for ILR application? More than one year is too long for no explanat...

I received both email and letter. I don't think there's any particular meaning to it. Just pray for a quick approval

AN1 Direct Application (no checking services) Application Received: 25/10/2016 Money left account: 31/10/2016 Aknowlegement Email: 1/11/2016 Biometrics Letter: 3/11/2016 Biometrics Done: 5/11/2011 Approval: Waiting I read somewhere that I should list all parking tickets on the application which I di...

AN1 Direct Application (no checking services)

Application Received: 25/10/2016
Money left account: 31/10/2016
Aknowlegement Email: 1/11/2016
Biometrics Letter: 3/11/2016
Biometrics Done: 5/11/2011
Approval: Waiting

Brothaz and sisters!!! At last God answered my prayer!!! I have recevd ILR approval letter.!!! God is good. Praise His mighty name.....the wait is over for me too!!!! Below is my timeline. Thank you all for your support and kind words of encouragement. Sent 21/01/2015 Received by UKVI 22/01/2015 Bio...

8.5 months and no ILR yet. Sometimes I feel like die but I pray and knowing God is on my side. The wait is killing me.

Welcome to forum MMW. Hope it is a short wait for you get ILR!

Oh many many congs Anais!! Enjoy freedom. Seems everyone found me on forum now got ILR.I pray soon get mine too. Pray for me as well. Go celebrate! U deserving it!

Hi Shaki!

For me no news! I got letter from UKVI saying I wait maybe until end October. I am soooo stress. I asked my MP for help and he wrote to UKVI. Now we wait to hear why they take so long. I don't know what to do! I just stress. U r very lucky Shaki!

Many Congs Shaki! Enjoy your freedom.

Hi Anais34,
I got reply to my letter. They say I continue wait maybe up to 20th October or more. They didn't explain why they were take long.

ANYONE WITH NEWS? IT VERY QUITE HERE!!

Hi guys, Thank you very much for support in this depressing time. Mai2015555 I have sent that letter to the PO Box 306 address addressed to set p casework team. I am now praying I hear back good news. I have run of ideas and I just feel depressed. I have a little hope now. Maybe my case end like you...

Iam going crazy with stress and I don't know what to do. I call ukvi everyday and they say they have no more information for me. Should I go to my MP? I now email hocommunications@communications.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk and ask proper update as I get monthly email from that email address. I dont know i...

Hi Anais34 I been calling evryday since monday and they say I just have to wait. It is still in progress. Yesterday (Wednesday) I called and spoke with a manager. She say she sending urgent email to casework team. I hope I hear back good news soon. I plan to call again on Friday maybe. By the way do...

SIX MONTHS and nothing yet!!! I feels so depressed and don't know what to do! Why take all this time? I pray I am not refused ILR. Good luck to you all who waiting. Maybe it wont be long like me.

Hi Guys,

I still haven't got ilr!! I have tried calling UKVI to ask if there is something wrong but they say I should wait until 6 month. When I called last the woman say I call back on 20th July. The stress continues

Hello Shaki,
Welcome to the forum. I hope your application is answered as quickly as some e.g Trace above. Today is 5 months since they receive mine and I am still no decision. I very nervous but hope I get good answer in atleast 4 weeks time.

Lets stay strong together.