The immigration lawyers told me yesterday to expect the passports today. I honestly did not expect them until Monday, as Saturday delivery would have meant the UKBA paying extra. Well, they did!! Passports delivered this morning in the correct (A5) Special Delivery envelope with the Saturday Guaran...

Amari2051 wrote:

DO you know the fax number for the Return of Document dept?[/quote]



I have searched for the fax number online and cannot find it listed anywhere.

Amari2051 wrote:Lucky you, I'm still waiting for mine.
What did you Immigration lawyer do to facilitate the return of document?

Fax, email, letter... it appears that it was the fax from them which was responded to.

My updated timeline Application sent: 26/10/2012 Application rec'd by UKBA: 29/10/2012 COA rec'd: 03/11/2012 (dated 31/10/2012) Requested passports back by email: 05/11/2012 (then 9 subsequent times) Engaged immigration lawyer to facilitate passport return: 05/12/2012 Passports received: 08/12/2012...

The immigration lawyers told me yesterday to expect the passports today. I honestly did not expect them until Monday, as Saturday delivery would have meant the UKBA paying extra. Well, they did!! Passports delivered this morning in the correct (A5) Special Delivery envelope with the Saturday Guarant...

sofia.d.c wrote:Lee333 That's UNREAL! Do you know what the solicitors said/if I can get a copy of that letter? Haha. I'm a law student and have wondered if "representing myself" would be sufficient, or if it needs to go on a qualified solicitor's official letterhead.

Sofia, I sent you a PM.

Hi lee333, Sorry for not getting back to you sooner - but looks like you don't need the info anyway! You must be thrilled to know your passports are on the way! Had you included a Special Delivery envelope? I'll be interested to hear if they use it to return your passport. (When I sent my applicati...

themarcophoto wrote:13/09/12 - Requested passport
19/09/12 - Received passport

Surely this must be down to the efficiency or lack thereof of particular case workers?

Lee333 That's UNREAL! Do you know what the solicitors said/if I can get a copy of that letter? Haha. I'm a law student and have wondered if "representing myself" would be sufficient, or if it needs to go on a qualified solicitor's official letterhead. Thanks Sofia, it is certainly unreal!...

I engaged an immigration lawyer yesterday to try and assist with the return of our passports prior to our travel 21st December. Probably a waste of money but at least it feels like I am trying something different. Emails, letters and phonecalls to a call centre who can't/won't help just got too fru...

Hi All, Thanks for informative posts - it helps a lot! My husband requires his passport and we are filling-in the 'return of documents request' and our question is: On the request form, under 'Applicant's name' should I write my name (I'm non EEA) or my husband's (EEA)? It's confusing because on ht...

Also, I read on the "timelines" forum that one member filled out the new form, returned it to the liverpool email address, and got his passports within two weeks. Maybe this is the new system they're moving towards? Here's a paste of what Ultragar said: Hi, We have requested our passports...

flipper77 wrote:I phoned the MP's office, and that was fine. I'd recommend phoning yours, at least you'll get to speak to someone, even if they ask you to email instead, at least you'll know where you stand with them!

2 more questions:

1. How much detail did you give them?

2. Do you vote??

Many thanks.

Hi lee333, I have also recently contacted my local MP's office, to ask for assistance in getting my passport back. No news on progress so far, but I'll update here when I do get something! To find contact details for your local MP, you can use this website: http://findyourmp.parliament.uk/ Good luc...

I engaged an immigration lawyer yesterday to try and assist with the return of our passports prior to our travel 21st December. Probably a waste of money but at least it feels like I am trying something different. Emails, letters and phonecalls to a call centre who can't/won't help just got too fru...

I engaged an immigration lawyer yesterday to try and assist with the return of our passports prior to our travel 21st December. Probably a waste of money but at least it feels like I am trying something different. Emails, letters and phonecalls to a call centre who can't/won't help just got too frus...

Ugh Lee how horrible!! Maybe you should send a written complaint/request by post as hellrose will be doing? They are in breach of their own standards! Hi Sofia, I have just this morning sent a written letter (complaint/request) for the first time. I spoke to call centre this morning (even though I ...

1. Was your request for an emergency or leisurely travel? If for leisurely travel, did you state so in your request? Business travel within 2 weeks of request 2. Did you a) fill in the document return form, b) just email the liverpool office with your names and reference number, or c) send a letter ...

Has anyone who requested passports back early November received them as yet??

ahmad_785 wrote:finally some good news congrates
fingers crossed hoping for some thing good soon please[/code]

If you only applied in October, I would advise against holding your breath... that could be hazardous.

I also requested for my Passport on the 1st of Nov and then another request on the 4th, and another on the 14th of Nov, and then another one on the 19th of Nov. I called to chase it up yesterday and I was told all my requests are on the system and I was told it's up to the caseworker as to what the...

[/quote] I don't know how could they do that to people. I didn't even know that my husband already sent a request last 01.11.12 and what he received from automated response was 5 working days. Everything was messed up now. Our hotel for 1 day before travelling has been paid and parking space for 15 ...

Dear guys! I have applied as a married partner of a French citizen . I was on my post study work visa ( expiring October 2012). I have been working for 1 year already in London before my application. In addition I have my own apartment in London ( no mortgage ) . I don't know, may be it is not rele...

Well, when I wrote to them for the COA, i said something like , Dear Sir/Madam. With regards to my application for BLAH BLAH dated BLAH BLAH passport number BLAH BLAH, I would like to request for a COA. It would be kindly appreciated if the COA be dispatched at the following address at the earliest...

Hi Guys, Yesterday I also requested my passport back and got an automated reply about 10 days. I really need my passport as I was offered a job and my passport is needed for a background check. If I don't get it by the end of next week I will loose my job offer :( Do you know if they return the pas...