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by viking12
Fri Nov 23, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

Re: Here is my final timeline (I've been waiting to say this

I finally got all my docs and passport back with the BRP. A big thank you to everyone here. You guys have been very supportive Posted on 27/02/2012 UKBA Received on 28/02/2012 Acknowledgement Letter received- 15/03/2012 (Although letter was dated 29/02/2012) Requested for more docs- 05-11-2012 Send...
by viking12
Fri Nov 23, 2012 3:32 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

Here is my final timeline (I've been waiting to say this!!!)

I finally got all my docs and passport back with the BRP. A big thank you to everyone here. You guys have been very supportive Posted on 27/02/2012 UKBA Received on 28/02/2012 Acknowledgement Letter received- 15/03/2012 (Although letter was dated 29/02/2012) Requested for more docs- 05-11-2012 Send ...
by viking12
Thu Oct 25, 2012 12:10 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

Re: FLRM

ritz78 wrote:Finally recieved visa

Applied 27th feb 2012
boimetric card, passport and all documents recieved today 24th October


:D
Congratulatins to everyone who get their passports back :)

Anymore Feb applicants still waiting??

I applied on the 28/02/12 and still waiting!!!
by viking12
Sun Aug 12, 2012 10:22 pm
Forum: Claiming Benefits
Topic: Housing Benefit Question
Replies: 4
Views: 1783

You won't have a problem with council housing as long as it's been provided for a single person. i.e If your wife would have been given the housing in her own right. It will then depend on whether the accommodation that's allocated is considered adequate for the two of you. Your wife's pregnancy ma...
by viking12
Sun Aug 12, 2012 11:15 am
Forum: Claiming Benefits
Topic: Housing Benefit Question
Replies: 4
Views: 1783

On your current spouse visa you aren't entitled to claim any Public Funds under your name as you will be under immigration control until you've been granted ILR. You can however apply for tax credits in joint names, but you should make clear in the application your immigration status. As Council ho...
by viking12
Sat Aug 11, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: Claiming Benefits
Topic: Housing Benefit Question
Replies: 4
Views: 1783

Housing Benefit Question

Hi, My wife is a British National and I'm currently on Spouse visa. I've been in the country for about 9 years and hope to apply for my indefinite stay and British citizenship in the next few years. We currently rent a flat and thinking of applying for a council house. I work 40 hours a week full ti...
by viking12
Fri Jul 27, 2012 11:13 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

Re: Visa Decision without Biometrics!

reetzk- You are one lucky person. Congrats!! Know this isn't a usual case that will help anyone but maybe it goes to show that letters are being read and constant persistent chasing will work I sent a letter to the address on my decision letter explaining I never received a Biometrics letter. The ne...
by viking12
Fri Jul 27, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

Omgggggg guys I still have NO news whatsoever regarding my visa, NOR any payment has been taken since they received it on the 16th July. It's been almost 2 weeks now! I've even contacted my bank twice to ask if they've attempted but no! OMGGGG I AM GOING CRAZY I AM SOOOO WORRIED I DONT KNOW WHAT TO...
by viking12
Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:08 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

Got my documents back on Friday. Still waiting for the Biometric Permit. What a nightmare this has been. Never again will apply by post if it can be avoided. Glad its finally over. Good luck to the rest. My timeline is Jan 26 - Applied for FLR(M) and sent application Feb 01 - Received confirmation ...
by viking12
Thu May 31, 2012 12:59 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

Is there a organization/body that we can complain to about the Home Office service? I'm sure there should be an external board that overlooks the HO activities The Home Affairs Select Committe scrutinises the performance of the Home Office. http://www.parliament.uk/homeaffairscom You could try writ...
by viking12
Tue May 29, 2012 5:56 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

Action

Is there a organization/body that we can complain to about the Home Office service?

I'm sure there should be an external board that overlooks the HO activities
by viking12
Mon May 21, 2012 3:25 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

Re: MPs office

Yes that looks about right. The email I sent off also had the parliment suffix. Also, if they dont get back in touch with you in a few days, pop them a reminder. Thats what I did :) Thanks, the email I have been given is xxxxxxxx@parliament.uk, not sure if this is for the constituency A quick questi...
by viking12
Mon May 21, 2012 2:39 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

Re: MPs office

A quick question for those, who have contacted their MP's. Did you send an email or a written letter to their Westminster/Constituency address. I contacted my MP's constituency office and was told to send an email or a letter to the Westminster address and Not the constituency address so not sure w...
by viking12
Tue May 15, 2012 9:40 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

Re: News on UKBA System Failure

Unfortunately, it's not what we wanted to hear: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18068654 THATS IT!! THIS HAS GONE WAY OVER THE TOP!! Its not a free service. That's hard earned money we pay and after waiting for months and months still no reply. Not even a letter/email to update the applicant of the pr...
by viking12
Fri May 11, 2012 2:53 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

So looks like lately..no ones really come back with good news!!.

When is the waiting going to end!!!!
by viking12
Fri May 11, 2012 2:51 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

Hi everyone, Has anyone received anything lately? Anyone that applied in January/ February got their visas yet? Just interested to see if anything is actually happening or not. Thanks Hi I applied for mine late Feb. No Updates yet!!!!! :( :( This is my timeline. The delay is not helping the frustra...
by viking12
Sun Apr 01, 2012 2:34 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

Latest Updates

Hi, Posted on 27/02/2012 UKBA Received on 28/02/2012 Acknowledgement Letter received- 15/03/2012 (Although letter was dated 29/02/2012) Biometric letter received- 28/03/2012 (Dated 24/03/2012) Biometric Enrolled- 30/03/2012 Waiting for final result... Hope it doesn't too long? How long do you guys t...
by viking12
Wed Mar 28, 2012 7:26 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

Update on my application for you guys

Hi,

I got Biometric letter today! :)

Posted on 27/02/2012
UKBA Received on 28/02/2012
Acknowledgement Letter received- 15/03/2012 (Although letter was dated 29/02/2012)
Biometric letter received- 28/03/2012 (Dated 24/03/2012)

Hopefully getting the Biometric done tomorrow...
by viking12
Wed Mar 28, 2012 7:23 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Update on my application for you guys
Replies: 2
Views: 614

Update on my application for you guys

Hi Guys,

I've received my bio-metric letter today :)

Posted on 27/02/2012
UKBA Received on 28/02/2012
Acknowledgement Letter received- 15/03/2012 (Although letter was dated 29/02/2012)
Biometric letter received-28/03/2012 (Dated 24/03/2012)

Hopefully gonna get it done tomorrow!!!
by viking12
Thu Mar 15, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

stephanielqy wrote:Sure, viking12! :) Just checked my mail box, saw a letter... and it was a water bill *facepalm*

We'll get that letter soon! It had better come. Grrrr.
Thanks. You always get it when you least expect it to..lol :D
by viking12
Thu Mar 15, 2012 5:03 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

Date Docs sent: 16/02/12 Date payment was taken: 20/02/12 Date Ack. Letter received: 23/02/12 (dated Feb 21) Date bio-metrics booking letter received: Waiting Visa applied for: FLR(M) Spouse Switching from: Fiancee Hi stephanielqy, Could you please let us know when you get your bio-metrics booking ...
by viking12
Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:43 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

Bio-Metrics

Looks like the bio-metrics booking letter is delayed to be sent out..is this usually the case for anyone applying during this time period...?
by viking12
Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:18 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 839788

Update on my application

Hi,

See below for waiting times for my application-

Posted on 27/02/2012
UKBA Received on 28/02/2012
Acknowledgement Letter received- 15/03/2012 (Although letter was dated 29/02/2012)

Waiting for the Bio-metric letter... :(

That's it folks..well for now...