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by amayi » Tue Jul 15, 2014 3:34 pm
Hello, I'm looking for advice about dealing with Solicitors please.
The story ...
I first contacted the solicitors DS on 10th March 2014 as my (12 months overstayer) wifes application for UK residency had been refused due to us not completing the form correctly.
After a few telephone conversations I made an appointment with the Solicitor Mrs L for 16th April.
During this our first meeting we setup an account, agreed to go for an out-of-time request via form FLR(FP) I think, and were given a list of documentation to send.
On 28th May we received a letter from Capita advising us to make arrangements for my wife to leave the UK.
I called them the next day to explain that our Solicitor was handling this. They requested a Letter of Authority and a Post-Office tracking number when the application was submitted.
We made a second appointment with Mrs L to discuse this. At this meeting I agreed to transfer £1,000 to progress things (the application fee being £601).
I arranged a bank-loan and transfered this amount
On the 5th June we received two statements from Mrs L. (One on behalf of my wife and one on my behalf), which we signed and posted back the same day. Also I emailed a scan of them both.
On 06 June I received an email acknowledging receipt of the documents, a request for any-more family photos, and a request for a further £1,901 for further substantial work to be carried-out now Capita were involved.
I called and explained that I wasn't Rich and after some negotiations agreed to transfer a further £601 for the application fee, and £200 per month from 02 August.
On 02 July (my next pay-day) I transfered the £601 and send an email to L to let her know.
On 06 July we got another letter from Capita saying they had not heared any more about our application. And we should do so immediatly to avoid deportation.
I called L and she said the would email them and cc me.
On 15 July, having not received an email, I called Capita and they explained that my wifes case had been transfered back to the Home Office for further action...
IN SUMMARY
Since March 2014 We've paid £1600 for two A4 statements (about how difficult it will be to seperate my wife, our baby daughter, and me If she has to apply from the Philipinnes).
My solicitor wont answer my calls, and I guess has not sent in the form.
Capita/The home office won't just make threats indefinately
I'm worried sick, not knowing whats going on, so any advise please
Richard
