Edit... it took 2 months in total...not 3 months as I wrote earlier. I just received both certificates today (18/11/2015). It took 6 weeks from Biometrics and the overall process time is 3 months. UPDATE... I got my ILR (through 10yrs) on 14th August and applied MN1 for my son and daughter (both bor...

I just received both certificates today (18/11/2015). It took 6 weeks from Biometrics and the overall process time is 3 months. UPDATE... I got my ILR (through 10yrs) on 14th August and applied MN1 for my son and daughter (both born in the UK). Here is the time line: Eligibility criteria: section 1(...

UPDATE... I got my ILR (through 10yrs) on 14th August and applied MN1 for my son and daughter (both born in the UK). Here is the time line: Eligibility criteria: section 1(3); Method of application: NCS Bracknell Date of application:14-09-2015 Date of receipt by UKBA: 24-09-2015 Date of debit of fee...

I got my ILR (through 10yrs) on 14th August and applied MN1 for my son and daughter (both born in the UK). Here is the time line: Eligibility criteria: section 1(3); Method of application: NCS Bracknell Date of application:14-09-2015 Date of receipt by UKBA: Not known Date of debit of fees: 25-09-20...

Time to share the good news. My ILR was approved last Friday (14/08/2015) PEO Croydon. All it took was 1hour 10minutes from entering the building to get the approval letter. My case was straight forward (I think!) - 5 years student visa + 2 years PSW + 3 years Tier 2 General. Total 151 days out of t...

Hi, I have a question to clarify whether the following will be considered as a break in continous residence. All my visa extensions or visa applications were done in the UK, except one. My visa expiry date was 31 January 2010. I went back Sri Lanka on 09th January and made an application for visa re...

Dear all, My PEO appointment is on 14th August. I have couple of questions to clarify before I go for my appointment. Please help me. 1) My appointment is exactly 28 days before I complete 10 years (my arrival date 10//09/2005). Counting backwards from 10th September 2015 (including that date), my a...

Dear all, I'm going for SET(LR) PEO appointment on 14th August. As my case is straight forward (no rejections, all extensions done on time, no of days out of country within the limit, etc), I expect to get my ILR decision on the same day. I will have to apply for my wife's FLR(M) within the next two...

New guidance issued today for 10 year long residence applications This guidance is for case workers who take decision about application after reading these guidance https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/long-residence Please read all Hi smir, Thanks for the notification. Are you aware of any k...

I have withdrawn my application sent on 1st April, wish to use same day servce. I think it is better to pay £800 extra than to wait for months...nerve wrecking ... But its just not extra £800 for you as £1093 previous fees you will lose! Did you not enquire them if its possible to upgrade to premiu...

In addition, I just went to double check in the premium service site. I logged on to the appointment booking service and checked - SET (LR) option is threre now for premium appointment booking. That confirms that you can apply for ILR (10yrs) by using the one day service. Hooray!!! Hello all, For an...

What a good news from HO for a long time - one day service for ILR 10years!!

I'm applying in August. Never mind the extra few hundred pounds - that is nothing compared to the stress caused by waiting for months and months.

All, We do see a major change in how long it takes the Home Office to process the ILR (10yrs) applications. Appreciably, each application is unique and the straight forward applications are processed quickly and it takes longer for complicated cases. However, what we are seeing in recent time is tha...

Thanks WYL. That's very useful. I'm applying in August 2015 and my case is straight forward too - 5years student visa+2years PSW+3years Tier 2 GEN. I hope they can process my application in quick time as well... fingers crossed:) Hi WYL, Congratulations! The whole thing took less than 6weeks -that's...

Hi WYL, Congratulations! The whole thing took less than 6weeks -that's very impressive from HO. I presume your application is striaght forward. It would be helpful if you can share the summary of your immigration history. Thanks. Thanks Jesus, I received my BRP card today. And thank you all guys who...

All, Looking at our spreadsheet, I'm seeing a big improvement in the processing time HO takes, as many people are getting their decision in 7-8 weeks these days; 5-6 weeks in some cases. It doesn't appear that they've all expedited their cases. I know each application is unique and the process time ...

Hi, I'm in similar situation. I'll apply for ILR (10yrs) in August 2015. My wife has been in the UK since Feb 2010. I know the fact that her clock will be set to zero when she get her FLR (M) (after I get my ILR). Alternatively, I can wait for another 2 years to apply as Tier 2 (5yrs). In that case,...

I'll apply for ILR (10 year basis) in few months time. As HO takes 3-4 months to process the application, my current visa (Tier 2 General) will expire within this waiting period. My employer told me they will require some form of document that says I'm eligible to work, in order to continue my job b...

Hi Guys, I'm eligible to apply for ILR after 13th August (5yrs student + 2 yrs PSW + 3 yrs Tier 2). 13th August is (10yrs - 28days). My current visa (tier 2) with my employer, expires on 31st of August. I have no refusals, no overstays - it should be a straight forward application for ILR. So I tho...

Hi Guys, I'm eligible to apply for ILR after 13th August (5yrs student + 2 yrs PSW + 3 yrs Tier 2). 13th August is (10yrs - 28days). My current visa (tier 2) with my employer, expires on 31st of August. I have no refusals, no overstays - it should be a straight forward application for ILR. So I thou...

hi guys ... sad news i been rejected...it is on very silly reason received it today,,, it quite pathetic experience lets see whats comes next they give me right to appeal and also make decision of removal... what exactly this mean... so until of my right of appeal exhaust i m untouchable or not plz...

Hi, I will be eligible to apply for ILR under long term residence (10 years) scheme in few months’ time. I’m aware I can only apply this by post and no dependents can be included with my application. Instead, dependents can apply for FLR(M) to stay with a settled person. As both my children were bor...

angelStha wrote:Guys... Bad News... My Visa been rejected..!!! I am not happy with HO.. will update soon with further Information..!!

Sorry to hear that. Can you please share the reason for rejection on this forum - I'm sure senior members can help you to file an appeal.

hi guys, anyone who's families are pre july 2012 applicants. We are a group of almost 25 people and looking for around 70 people to join. Because we are going to challenge this this rule of 5 years for our families who came before july 2012. If anyone interested please do reply me so we can discuss...

Salam guys, First of all I want to congratulate people who got LR approval. I am going to apply LR (10 year) application after Xmas. I need sample of covering letter any possibility sone one can send covering letter on my email address (habib_aziz@hotmail.com). It would be highly appreciate and I l...