Hi guys. Thanks for your advice so far. Below is the response I got from UKBA. Not very useful though. I guess it is more waiting for me, It is hard to understand how quick they are to take the £850 application fee off you and then sit on your application for ages. I have been paying my taxes for ne...

I am Zimbabwean and applied through NCS. Thanks for you advice about talking to MP. I tried phoning HO but the automated service does seem to have an option to speak to someone. I am awaiting a reply to my email sent yesterday.

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Did anyone apply in january 2013 or before and have not got a response yet?. I applied 25th January and application was received on 29th of January. All I have so far is an acknowledgement. Is anyone else in the same situation

Eligibility criteria: HSMP + 2 Years ILR
Method of application: NCS South Gloucestershire
Date of application: 25 Jan 2013
Date of receipt by UKBA: 29 Jan 2013
Date of acknowledgement: 8 Feb 2013
Date of debit of fees: 31 Jan 2013
Date of approval:
Date of ceremony:

I sent my 25 January, was received 29th of january. I am still waiting. Sent through NCS, South Gloucestershire.