I have got a reply from a lady in Rob's office and I am now pursuing the matters. I cannot share many details now but I will update you as soon as I can get something positive, hopefully. Hi Maliksahb, I haven't complained to any of the people that gmx had suggested. I have contacted my MP who has l...
That's normal for most SET(M) I observed My timeline guys.. Applied for ILR SET(M) Document sent: 25th Feb 13 Document received by HO: 26th Feb 13 Payment taken on 26 Feb 13, showed up on statement on 27 Feb Ackn letter received 29 Feb, dated 27 feb. Biometric letter received: March 11, 2013 Biometr...
Aug-12 SET (O) ILR Long Residence (10 years) & Some interesting remarks 2 weeks of Oct-12 Long Residence These are from today: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/151400/response/383743/attach/2/Response%2026590.pdf https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/149909/response/383742/attach/3/Respo...
Congrats DRcfox! Hello!!! So I got my BRP card today!!! Applied: 24 August 2012 Received: 31 August 2012 Biometrics: 1 November 2012 Approval: 24 April 2012 Passports: 25 April 2012 BRP: 26 April 2012 See my older posts for the back story of letters/email/and faxes. Thank you all so much for everyth...
These are from today: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/151400/response/383743/attach/2/Response%2026590.pdf https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/149909/response/383742/attach/3/Response%2026406.pdf https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/148503/response/383740/attach/3/Response%2026236.pdf It...
Agree. I did mine to HO and will continue to do so up to Ombudsman. For members who are in a dilemma on whether to lodge a complaint or not. It does put them on their toes.... We are the experts on complaint handling and good administration. The Agency are the experts, with the power to make the dec...
And don't forget the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Source: http://www.ombudsman.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/19524/FINAL_Parliamentary_report_2011-12-web.pdf Too many of the complaints we receive have to be sent back because there is more that can be done by the department or orga...
Hi sanks, Thanks for sharing your observation. As you can read from my previous posts, I also experienced the same thing. So, I guess that's normal nowadays and that shows they can't cope with the high level of stress. Have you sent your complaints to your MP and/or senior level people at HO, includ...
I would also guess it's the one looking at the email format of other HO people. Strange enough, when I tried any random @homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk email, it also returned OK eg. blahblahblah@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk :) I would just send it away and see if there's any auto response. can some one confirm is ...
I cannot find any guidance related to this other than the one on my acknowledgement letter. "Our published service standard is that we aim to complete 99% of applications within 6 months. All applications are considered in application date order unless there are any compelling or compassionate ...
I think you've done / are going to do things that are sensible to me. I call only on weekly basis but on my last call on Monday, I was told off not to contact them every week but to just wait. That was even before the guy asked me for my details / reference number. I wouldn't mind waiting if they ar...
Everyone, There's an FoI request that has been answered regarding this. Surely we can all agree that almost all of the delayed decisions are not our faults?! FoI request: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/citizenship_residence_requiremen In general terms, we would expect to exercise this discre...
Regarding the number of complaints they have received, you can read this one (up to Q3 2012): http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/aboutus/percentage-of-complaints/percentage-of-complaints.xls?view=Binary * The number of service complaints for first three Quarters of 2012 have alr...
At first, he asked me when I last called them. I said last week. Then straightaway his tone changed and he said what I wrote below, without asking my details. Maybe I should just keep quiet and twiddle my thumbs? I don't think they log our calls. I always withhold my number whenever calling them. ho...
Well, we're dealing with a "closed, secretive and defensive culture" organisation here. So, that makes sense. I just called them again today to be told off "Why do you keep on calling us every week? Please continue to wait" . That guy didn't even ask for my reference number. Than...
That's the standard reply from their written script. This is the stats as of last month: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/154262/response/377487/attach/3/Response%2026931.pdf Hello friends, I am August applicant ( 09th ) , call ukba today , my case.." not yet completed." I have notic...
I like the optimism :) Thanks for correction. We will see about that later. Since I'm still waiting for my overdue ILR, I hope there's indeed a progress even if it's hard to believe. I'm also waiting to see what numbers we have for Sep, Oct, and Nov. Jul & Aug Stats If you look at table 2 in our...
I salute you for your persistence. Press on! 1.Phone 08706 606 7766 2.Send an email/letter to your MP: Dear Sir, I made an application to the Home Office/UKBA on the 06/07/12 under the 14 year rule(illegal) before changes in the immigration laws. I have the UK since 28/08/98 and i have been working ...
Thanks TheGreenTea for sharing At the current rate, they would only decide less than 50% of applications within 6 months. Just received a response from UKBA regarding the amount of applications submitted in December. Specifically you asked: - 1. I would like to know how many postal SET (O) applicati...
Both of you have already made very good case. I wonder what else I can add. Important thing is to get it to the right person(s) who will READ it and TAKE ACTION upon it. Not sure if I 've shared this: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmselect/cmhaff/uc924-i/uc924.pdf You can jump to...
Make sure to include Sarah Rapson, the interim Director Generals for UK Visas and Immigration (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-interim-directors-general-appointed) I'm planning to escalate my case to my MP within the next week or two. There are some others: Rob Whiteman : rob.Whiteman@homeoff...
an example? As a matter of interest how do you know the 2013 applications are being processed sooner? Nice to see some action after a few dull days here. Its interesting to read these. I guess the heat is on but then on the other hand I don't see any improvement to the old cases. I think they have ...
