Thank you all for your kind words, still so excited that I have my residency, I waited 17 years for this in all. I was jumping up and down on my bed last night after a few bubblies, what a great feeling this is. (And I want you all to feel the same very soon!) I am off from here, yes, but will pop b...
Just received a phone call from my adviser that my application was finally approved. My application is SET (O) Work Permit 5 years Application made via legal adviser. Application sent off on 1/8/2012 Application received 3/8/2012 Acknowledgement Letter - NOT received (not by me nor adviser) Payment ...
Only 400 people signed for petition, that's pathetic. We need way more. Please, people, sign up if you can, even after your applications were successful! Guys it will be good to read these stories about UKBA http://www.tntmagazine.com/news/australia-news/ukba-balls-up-readers-reveal-their-uk-border-...
gmx, I am so sorry to hear your in-law's health condition. Well at least he is ok now! It is too harsh a system that UKBA does not provide a expedite procedure for bereavement or similar. I hear that it takes anything like 6 weeks for the passport to come back in such cases at the moment. I will be ...
gmx, It is blatantly obvious UKBA don't have the system that works to clear the backlog first. What system do they have? A simpler one called "piling 'em up". They don't seem to digitalize the applications, so they all go around in the form of envelopes, or binders. They arrive at the home...
Sorry, missed the last line there. If BRP will be posted then that's approved! You will get the plastic card very soon :) and that's the end of this waiting game. I am still waiting for someone who has been approved recently and does the letter just state what I mentioned and no words of 'approval' ...
Congrats to BBC123 and eskayravi!! Gawd, I admire your attitude, they took 6 months and you think that's good ;p Anyway, am glad to see more Aug + Sept applicants with success stories :) >gmx Just saw your post. Thank you for sharing my opining. >iceCold You lucky devil, 2 weeks, that's like of SET(...
You do your own blog on spouse visa, presumably because you have in-depth knowledge on the subject, and you criticize people who want to keep their nationality? I find THAT odd. Anyway, this thread is not for seeking approval of personal beliefs, so I shan't say no more. Some (many I know) people do...
Some (many I know) people don't opt for that route ;p Not every one is allowed double nationality, and not everyone wants to be Brit. (I, myself, won't naturalize till my folks are not with us. Will be longer than 10 yrs from now.) However, I am sure there will be a few people who misplace cards in ...
Captainfantastic, that's a great news, you may be receiving it as I type! As for the plastic card, because it has not been around for a while yet, nobody yet had to renew it. The process, the fee etc. has yet to be decided. UKBA may not decide it for next 9 years! However, I am sure there will be a ...
Let's say it is all political, and UKBA chief executive Rob Whiteman is not a big fan of criticism coming from people who are yet to settle in UK or to become British citizens, all he has to do (for example) is to deport them, so their barking of complaints will less likely to be heard.... That's ce...
That's your call. I'd be reluctant to give such info, especially when my application is pending... But, I don't think they are interested in my story as it's not interesting enough, so my info will not be disposed, is my feeling. If they really do make this happen, then the petition will have to hav...
Thank you for your post. I have been looking for an appropriate petition to sign up. This looks good :) Can you read this story and get involve pls is very important http://www.tntmagazine.com/news/london/tnt-campaign-the-ukba-is-a-shambolic-mess-sign-our-petition-to-demand-improvements-to-visa-serv...
Congrats!! Wishing you all the best, Mine should be next.... (((Sigh)))) That is one interesting forum. ILR type: SET(O) I applied on 9th of August HO acknowledgement - 16th of August Payment taken: 21.08.2012 Bio letter: 13.11.2012 Bio done: 16.11.2012 ILR approved: 25.02.2013 Docs arrived: 28.02.2...
Congrats!! Best of luck with your life with this freedom :) I have applied on 1/8/2012, getting a bit inpatient now. ((((sigh)))) Hi, My ILR approval came through finally. Date Applied: 10/10/12 Acknowledgement: 21/10/12 (dated 18/10/12) Bio Metric Requested: 18/12/12 Biometric Done: 21/12/12 Letter...
Justice!! Congrats!! I cannot be happier for you, now you can go and see your family. I was really praying for your approval, so no need for apology. All the best :) That is one interesting forum. ILR type: SET(O) I applied on 9th of August HO acknowledgement - 16th of August Payment taken: 21.08.20...
When we talk about the perfect, or "better" immigration system, the topic can be pure political! I watched labour's "point-base" system failing, which could have been a brill idea but David Cameron dissed it like yesterday's chips. Why did they fail? It was a wonderful idea! It s...
Current average waiting time based on stories in this forum are; SET(O) tier1/work permit - 5 to 8 months SET(M) - 3 to 6 months There are exceptions, of course, some get it within 3 months under any category, some wait over 10 months. Hi, Has anyone applied for ILR (SET 0) on tier 1 general categor...
Great to see a July applicant getting a result, hopefully Aug will follow soon (if UKBA ever comes to sense and start working through our piles in order.) Congrats!! I received our BRP cards this morning! I am thrilled though a bit angry with UKBA for taking almost 8 months to process the applicatio...
Sanks, Our days will come... I have not lost all the hopes, I am sure it's almost here, but I sure am annoyed with inefficiency from UKBA. You never know if calling does or doesn't do anything, though. Some stories here suggest it does tricks occasionally. (I haven't called them myself, yet.) Applic...
Royal Mail signed for really is only trackable after the packet is delivered, so you just have to wait, but it sounds to me it is the one you've been waiting for! Be patient, you may get it on Sat! Hi guys, I called UKBA yesterday, got through to an ashtray, who only said I have to wait for a decisi...
You have applied exactly 3 months AFTER me, in the same category, while I have no dependant... I am still waiting and so are many others from June, July and August. (((BIG sighs))) UKBA truly sucks. They suck like no other at this moment in my eyes. But, congrats! Wish your best new found freedom :)...
Ah! Sorry, I tend not to look at the header, my fault. SET(M) is taking 3 - 4 months in many cases, some extending to wait for 6 months, unlike SET(O) tier1/work permit which now waiting well over 6 months. Hope this helps. Baxx wrote , "What category are you applying under? It seems some categ...
Application Submitted : 9 Feb 2013 Confirmation Letter Received : 18 Feb 2013 Awaiting next step .... Will keep you updated . Was hoping to see more positive stories . Any news that UKBA processing times will be/are improving ? What category are you applying under? It seems some category applicants...
Dear All, I am sorry but long wait raises many questions in my mind and hope with others too. I am sorry to ask about this question, are you aware of any rejection during this long wait for your friends, colleagues, relatives etc. Is it a normal process to keep it so long for everyone whether our a...
