I've received a letter from UKBA dated the 25th June saying that a decision has been taken. :shock: :shock: I know that a previous member (osteophytes) had an almost similar timescale but even then I really didn't expect a decision to take only about 1 month! Hope it's a positive outcome. One of th...

hello Durian, I am sure that you are getting your ILR very soon, the reason for the faster processing is because all applications submitted from mid April have been forwarded to the new process centre in Liverpool, those sent before April are stuck in Croydon or Sheffield. and if your application i...

Unfortunately it means they've not been able to claim your payment therefore have returned your application asking your to resubmit with alternative payment details. :( It's becoming quite common, especially with 10 year applicants. Check your card details on your application to see if your entered ...

Dear all When Home Office states that 95 percent of the decision is made within 6 months, is it correct that 1 month = 4 weeks? If that's the case, Beige, your 6 months is up at the end of June, and you could consider asking your MP to step in. I have already asked mine. his immigration advisor cou...

Hi I'm a bit confused. I need to travel to the Channel Islands and am trying to ascertain if I, as a non-EU citizen, need a passport if I am travelling from mainland UK. Some sites say no, others say yes. I can't find a definite answer. I'm in the process of apply for my ILR needless to say UKBA cur...

I agree with troubled, strange situation. The courts couldn't make a decision on your appeal because YOU didn't break the rules :? Appeals are for people like you; you tick all the boxes so no reason for UKBA to reject you. Now if you broke the rules then I can understand that outcome. Really don't ...

Unfortunately all options are going to be expensive. Even a simple ILR transfer. BC is a worthy investment and they will soon recover the money as gaining a job will be easier than it is for them now. It's either struggle financially whilst applying for BC or face long term unemployment IF they don'...

Why doesn't he apply for his British citizenship? It sounds like he's eligible and still has his mother's old passport as proof that he has residency. It would be quicker and easier than the alternative which is getting a Zimbawean passport and applying to get the ILR stamp transferred.

I just received my passport and supporting documents back with the indefinite stamp. Took nearly 5 months and a week for the decision. It has been stamped in Sheffield and was done on june 28th. Congratulations!!! :D Celebrations at the pv household tonight? Hopefully this is a sign that the Januar...

Hi everyone just an update regarding my application process. UKBA has taken money out today(paid by cheque and sent application form 2nd time on 14/6/10) and I've also received AK letter today which was sent on 23/6/10 so i am thinking +ve to hear from UKBA soon some good news :) So pleased for you...

coolboyuk wrote:I just wanna know, why bother in replying and give advice to users like terlen , lovecat etc..etc. at the beginning...

Because it is in some people's nature to want to help others and not to judge.

Let's drop it and move on... please...lessons have been well and truly learnt this time

Right back to reality...

The Government has made the official announcement regarding immigration cuts. Below is the BBC news report to ease those minds who thought they would be impacted

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/10430640.stm

Pardon me if this sounds like I'm being paranoid. Anyone here thinks the proposed cap on immigration (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/7854315/Immigrants-to-face-temporary-cap.html ) could, if at all, impact upon those of us who have been residing here in the UK over the last 10 years and had...

[quote="lovecat"] Another thing I need to mention is that post office thing. The notification letter was posted on Saturday 19th June A packet from UKBA enclosed my passport was attempted to deliver on Wednesday 23rd June Since then I went to a royal mail dep with “while you were out car...

My ack letter doesn't even mention anything about contacting them after 14 weeks of waiting! ''We would appreciate it if you did not enquire about the progress of the application before you hear from us. It is not possible to make enquiries in person about the progress of an application at any of o...

sam_lam15, no mate sorry i didnt get any news yet :( im going to wait till my 14 week wait over then ask my lawyer to get an update with them :? Hi zeddie I lost my patience at the 14 weeks mark and again at 4 months therefore asked my solicitor to get an update at those times. But they refused on ...

Hi sam_lam15

I remember reading from your previous posts that you received a reject in 2008/2009 and were going to appeal. How did you get on? Were you successful with your appeal?

Hey all, still not any good news from anyone this week huh? I just wanted to mention that my acknoledgement letter from UKBA was dated the following day of me sending in the application (02/06/2010) but it was generated in Croydon! Seems like Liverpool is the quickest in processing but is anyone el...

It would be a number of factors: Problems with Post Office delivery Delays in UKBA for that part of the process Incorrect address either on the application form or UKBA's input If you used a solicitor then the acknowledgement letter would go to them I'm afraid you won't get the definite answer here...

I have, it was delivered 01 June 2010. But still no letter, how's that work. It would be a number of factors: Problems with Post Office delivery Delays in UKBA for that part of the process Incorrect address either on the application form or UKBA's input If you used a solicitor then the acknowledgem...

The best guide to buy is the official guide published by the Home Office and available from most bookshops.

Thanks everyone: RE seeking job whilst my passport remains with the UKBA. My existing LTR expires in over two years time. So, I'm not worried about that. The main concern is whether or not prospective employers would take me up without sighting my visas. Unfortunately, while I do have the UKBA lett...

hi, Is it adviseable to go through a solicitor or to make application my own? regards shibu If your application is straight forward apart from the absense due to your illness (which is easily explained) then there should be no need for a solicitor. It's an additional £1000 which is a lot of money....

beige, "2) If the caseworker at ICU makes the decision at this stage then you get your documants back within 2 weeks normally" i do not think this point is for 10 year long residence applicants ?????? I don't know what is true and what is not true. As I said, someone posted that a while a...