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by lolainkent
Sun Feb 10, 2013 1:56 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Withdrawing Set(M), reapplication?
Replies: 15
Views: 1116

Still going to call the UKBA and ask anyway, no harm in trying right? It may be better if you can get their answers in writing. My husband said exactly that. IF I get a "sure, we can let that slide" type answer, to ask for an e-mail or fax. I'm not holding my breath, I just figure it's wo...
by lolainkent
Sun Feb 10, 2013 1:53 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Withdrawing Set(M), reapplication?
Replies: 15
Views: 1116

If you attempt to re-enter on an expired visa as a visitor you are likely to be refused as it will be obvious that your intention isn't to simply visit. There has been a similar situation on the forum today with a non-visa national being delayed abroad for 2 weeks, which left him returning after hi...
by lolainkent
Sun Feb 10, 2013 1:49 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Withdrawing Set(M), reapplication?
Replies: 15
Views: 1116

It may be possible to travel on a temporary passport, without withdrawing. But I'm not sure what the consequences of Section 3C(3), etc., will be. Oh no, I wouldn't be willing to do that! I already hate the Canadian Consulate (long story to do with a lost/stolen passport when I was pregnant years a...
by lolainkent
Sun Feb 10, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Withdrawing Set(M), reapplication?
Replies: 15
Views: 1116

Here is the link http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=123159&start=0 although as your visa expire more than 28 days ago I surmise a compulsory refusal. Thanks for the link. Close enough situation, but just from the sounds of her story, I'll be out of luck. Still going to call the UK...
by lolainkent
Sun Feb 10, 2013 9:38 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Withdrawing Set(M), reapplication?
Replies: 15
Views: 1116

Re: Withdrawing Set(M), reapplication?

If you knew you were travelling this month you should not have made a postal application! You should of applied in person and you would have received a same day decision. The settlement checking service should have told you that postal applications can take 6 months but hopefully less. You have don...
by lolainkent
Sun Feb 10, 2013 9:30 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Withdrawing Set(M), reapplication?
Replies: 15
Views: 1116

Re: Withdrawing Set(M), reapplication?

If you knew you were travelling this month you should not have made a postal application! You should of applied in person and you would have received a same day decision. The settlement checking service should have told you that postal applications can take 6 months but hopefully less. You have don...
by lolainkent
Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:39 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Withdrawing Set(M), reapplication?
Replies: 15
Views: 1116

Withdrawing Set(M), reapplication?

Hi All, I applied for ILR with form Set(M) in November via the Settlement Checking Service, with my Visa expiring Nov 26. I did my biometrics in December but am still waiting. However we made travel plans ages ago for this coming Friday to meet up with members of my family abroad. My father, upset a...
by lolainkent
Thu Jan 10, 2013 5:34 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: SET(O) and SET(M) applications - November 2012 timelines
Replies: 81
Views: 16249

Type of application: SET(M) Type of previous residency: 2 year LLR as spouse Payment method: credit card Date Applied: 20/11/12 Settlement Checking Service (Canterbury); recevied 21/11/12 Date of the acknowledgement letter: Filed away, it was late Nov though! Biometric letter: dated Dec 10/12 Biomet...