This forum has kept both my brother and i sane during our ilr applications (i got mine last year) so I'd like to share my brother's timeline: Application sent - 06 July UKBA acknowledgement letter - 17 July Request for biometrics - 12 September Biomentrics completed - 15 September ILR approval - not...

I came to the UK in 1997 on a student visa to do my Master's degree. I completed that and went on to do another Master's degree which took me up to the end of 2000. I started working permanently in 2001 and have been working since - with the same company for the last 11 years. I actually started wor...

I got my 14 yr ILR! My lawyer contacted me with the good news. However, I couldn't quite believe it until I actually saw the stamp in my passport. I've been following this forum for the past couple of years and it's one of the things that's kept me from losing hope. Thanks to all those who have shar...