hi jeeboo1046, for December timeline, there's a thread that you can use http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?p=809364 ILR Postal application Tier1 General3 yrs+hsmp2 yrs Application sent to ukba 21/12/2012 application received be ukba 24/12/2012 Biometric registration letter received 25/01...

hi jeeboo1046, for December timeline, there's a thread that you can use http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?p=809364 ILR Postal application Tier1 General3 yrs+hsmp2 yrs Application sent to ukba 21/12/2012 application received be ukba 24/12/2012 Biometric registration letter received 25/01...

You're most welcome :) Thanks very much for your help. I appreciate your time. :-) hi TheCreativeDragonHead, there's a helpful thread: for Jul applicants: http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=113347 for Aug applicants: http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=114751 for Sep appli...

Congrats Fasm74! Have been a silent reader and had the good news today. Happy to share the timelines Type of application: SET(M) Date Applied: 24/10/2012 Type of payment: Credit-Card Date of biometric letter received: 1/12/2012 Date of biometric enrolment: same day Date of approval: 21/03/2013 (Awai...

cpf wrote:Still waiting.. I don’t know why the G’ment cannot intervene here?. This is really unfair for us...

I think they're trying => Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration - http://icinspector.independent.gov.uk/

But I'm not sure what UKBA is doing with regards to the reports findings

hi TheCreativeDragonHead, there's a helpful thread: for Jul applicants: http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=113347 for Aug applicants: http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=114751 for Sep applicants: http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=125056 for Oct applicants: ...

ah ok... only for those having appointment on 20th

nachiket111 wrote:I had an appointment for SET(o) on 20th March. Received a call today and managed to rebook my appointment with them. That is quite strange to be honest.

I haven't

Why would they now have the courtesy to call everyone letting know that they're going on strike? That's an outstanding service, I'd say. Not typical of them

nachiket111 wrote:Hi

I just received a call from UKBA regarding strike on 20th March. Did anyone else receive similar calls?

CONGRATS Baxx!!! I will join the petition too for the sake of others in the future 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 recei...

Not mine

samriti2u wrote:Any Set(O)-ILR approved this week?

He went into the hospital on Friday and was out by Monday/Tuesday. I don't think UKBA work over the weekend? Even it is proven very difficult to contact them on normal working days. Hi cpf, I'm still waiting too... My father-in-law had a minor stroke two weeks ago and had to be admitted to the hospi...

I can't agree more... My father-in-law had a minor stroke two weeks ago and had to be admitted to the hospital immediately. Thank God it was only a minor attack and he can leave the hospital after three days. But all the while, we're all worrying over here about his situation. If the situation had b...

Hi cpf, I'm still waiting too... My father-in-law had a minor stroke two weeks ago and had to be admitted to the hospital immediately. Thank God it was only a minor attack and he can leave the hospital after three days. But all the while, we're all worrying over here about his situation. If the situ...

I'm wondering why they don't clear the backlogs first before starting to process new applications.... Do they just pick the applications in random? 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 ...

I agree with your views. Some countries don't allow dual nationality and don't allow foreigner to buy land/property, whereas some people might already have property or planning to retire in their original country. Sometimes it's difficult to regain their first nationality back once they revoke it. S...

Just called UKBA on 0870 606 7766. Automated message says "All advisers are busy, call later, your call will disconnect now". Dead end.You can't even ask them provide current status of an application? What kind of services are they providing? Shocking!! world class service?! i'm a bit hes...

samriti2u wrote:Most of the Oct, 12 applicants will be completing 6-Months in April-13. Is there any contact number for UKBA where you can call and check the progress of applications?

is that 6-months based on number of business days?

samriti2u wrote:Any Set(O)-Tier 1 October application approved recently?

Not mine

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-ser...

N19 wrote:Application submitted- 7th January 2013

Application received by ukba - 8th January 2013

Biometrics Received- 1st February 2013

Biometrics sent - 1st February 2013

Application approved- waiting .....

Return of documents- ...waiting....

Wow

biometrics invite in less than a month?!

for them, these are only numbers which they "promise" to achieve

if they fail, what can we do? I don't think it's in the best interest and priority of the government to deal with this issue

we just have to live with it

Congrats sugadev!!! I am really hoping there is something for me this month... Hi, My ILR approval came through finally. Type: SET O (5 year work Permit) 3 dependants 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 from...

Type of application: SET(O) Type of previous residency: 5 years Work Permit Date Applied: 10/10/2012 Date of payment: 17/10/2012 Date of the acknowledgement letter: 17/10/2012 Biometric letter: 20/12/12 (dated 16/10/12) Biometrics done: 21/12/12 Date of approval: 06/02/13 Biometrics Permit received...

Just an update. SET (O) 5 year Work permit, 3 dependents Date Applied: 10.10.12 Acknowledgement: 18.10.12 Biometrics Request: 18.12.12 Biometrics done: 21.12.12 Letter from UKBA for more documents: 21.02.13 Documents sent: 22.02.13 received at UKBA 25.02.13 Approval: Waiting BRP: Waiting Thanks sug...

How on earth UKBA going increase visa fees with this kind of service, this is disgusting and unprofessional. I am guessing it's not to increase the caseworker's salary or recruit more of them (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutus/workingforus/currentvacancies/) I sympathise with them who are o...