I know that calling this number is annoying and nerve-breaking, but it is the only way... The longest it took me to reach them was 2 hours. every 5 min I was calling and finally i got through. Few times it only took 5 min. So keep calling...

I received the passport today :) My complaints: - called Home Office on 0845 010 5200 asking about the progress, when they said it's in a queue for consideration I said that it has been six months and it is against my rights etc. - wrote a formal complaint letter to the HO address in Liverpool, wher...

I was also told it will take this long, but I didn't take it. I complaint to the Home Office, I was calling them every week, I complaint to my MP. I received a response for my complaint from the HO on the 11th of July. And on the 20th they have granted my husband's visa and he should get it by end o...

I got a letter today from Home Office in response for my complaint letter. How much longer should I wait?

after 8 months of waiting, complaining, calling etc I heard from the Home Office help desk (or whatever it's called) that my application is (quote) 'with the case worker and it shouldn't take long now'. Last time I called them at the beginning of July they said that the application is 'in a queue fo...

Hi,

I had a similar problem. My husband's visa god damaged accidently and we also had to send it back, as you did, to the case worker.

It's been almost eight months now that we are waiting...

You are right about me getting involved. I have read a lot lately about rules and laws. I'm just thinking that the first time when Home Office took 11 months we did nothing... Now it's time to get moving. As weekend is coming I don't expect to hear anything from MP or HO until next week... I have so...

If what I have done so far doesn't bring any results fast I will take it higher! I am so pissed with them Home Office people who think they are above the law... Can you tell me how effective complaints are and after getting a response from home office/MP/MEP/Solvit how much longer it may take to get...

I will call Home Office again then and tell them off ;) Thanks, you have been very helpful. I am waiting for my MP's reply and Home Office reaction to my complaint. He needs to travel in August. It's still a month, but when I called the Home Office last week regarding a process of the application th...

Yes, we are both working in the UK. We have been married for nearly two years, since November 2007. He got his Residence Card first time after eleven months in October 2008. Than one got destroyed unfortunately and we had to send it back again in December 2008. COA arrived on the 21st of January and...

checked Solvit - I should make a complain on my name as I assume? While filling the online form you can choose only from european countries of origin.

any advise on contacting Solvit?

thanks a lot

I have contacted my MP, have sent an e-mail and written complain to the HO and now I am checking Solvit, thanks

But - if he requests his passport now, fails to get a FP from India - it is most probable that he will not be able to come back to the UK, right?

hi guys, my husband needs to travel back to India (I'm Polish) and is considering requesting his passport back after 8 months. He needs to apply for a FP from India (?) , but only has 3 weeks of holiday there. What if it takes longer? Will he be allowed to board the plane? once in England he can eas...

Thank you for taking interest and trying to help. I appreciate it. I will contact Cochin to ask about the waiting times and also try to call HO again. I am considering contacting a local MP as well. It's been 3 years since my husband went back home... It is really frustrating for us. Originally he w...

yes, that is what I meant. It got damaged by accident when our friend's kid spilled something on it and then we tried to wipe it off and some things got blurry. The Home Office said that there is no 'damaged' option and new application is needed. He needs to fly in August and I called an embassy in ...

Thanks for your reply

I know it has been discussed on this forum before, nonetheless the problem was never that complicated as my husband was already granted a visa.

but as I see it it doesn't make much difference...

Hi All! I am hoping for some advise from you guys... Here's a brief of my problem: My husband is an Indian, me myself Polish. We are married for nearly 2 years now and live in the UK. My husband was granted in November 2008 a 5 year leave to remain in the UK as a family member of an EEA national. Un...

I read on this forum an Indian lady had a similar problem and did apply for a family member permit from Chennai - how long does it take?

thanks

Hi All! I am hoping for some advise from you guys... Here's a brief of my problem: My husband is an Indian, me myself Polish. We are married for nearly 2 years now and live in the UK. My husband was granted in November 2008 a 5 year leave to remain in the UK as a family member of an EEA national. Un...