I applied for UK Tier 1 (General) - Extension for myself and my dependant (wife) on 13th June 2013. Our Biometrics was done within a week and payment was taken from my account.
It has been over an year now and still my application is under process.
All I get from UKBA is a letter every few months saying my application is still under process and "due to highly complicated and complex case of my application it is taking longer than expected".
I am a techie working full time with decent earnings and provided all documents with my application. Same as I did when I applied for Tier-1 first time around. So, I believe mine is a simple straight case.
I fail to understand what the “complexity” in my case is.
I call them and they helpfully tell - “your case is with the caseworker under process, we don't have any further information".
After applying, my wife conceived, had full 9 months of pregnancy, gave birth to a lovely baby
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Also, I can't apply for a mortgage to buy a house while the property prices skyrocket..
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Please reply:
1. Is there anyone else waiting for such a long duration for their extension?
2. Has anyone else received letters on the same line - "your case is complex"?
3. Engaging an Immigration Solicitor after applying, helps? Has any of you done that?
4. What can I do? Except waiting indefinitely?
Thanks,
vip_gotit