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by HGwyll » Wed Jan 28, 2015 11:08 am
Hello to all on this board,
I have been a quiet lurker, but this board has been so helpful and reassuring to me as I have waited through the process of application.
Today the doorbell rang and I signed for my new BRP which says I have been granted ILR! This was the first I had heard, as I have not yet received a letter to say I was approved. The BRP card proves it though, so I am happy and surprised!
I hope this will be good news to some October applicants, too, as I mailed my application on 02/10/2014.
Here are my dates below. I have not added this to the Google drive as it seems that quite often there is confusion when many people adjust things. So I will trust to one of the regulars of this board to add it if they would like to!
Application mailed: 02/10/2014
Acknowledgment letter: dated 06/10/2014
Invitation to Biometrics: dated 17/10/2014 (although I did not receive it until 25/10/2014!)
Biometric enrolled: 01/11/2014
New BRP with ILR received: 28/01/2015
I assume my passport etc. are in the mail as is the official letter.
My application was very straightforward with no overstays or time without visas, and I have been in the UK for my 10 years as the dependent of a foreign worker here (he does not have ILR, just regular permission to be/work here in the UK).
This time is so stressful for everyone. The application is confusing, and there was much worrying about whether everything was done right etc. (I did not use a solicitor, I just did it myself). It is also very expensive! The worst part is the waiting, though, with all your documents out of your control and the HO telling you nothing...
I am very fortunate as my father (overseas) has an operation next month that I must travel back for to help look after him. I was afraid I would have to ask for my documents back and cancel the application, but things turned out favourably after all!
I wish you all the very best with your applications. A special thanks to all who contribute to this board with their knowledge and their kind thoughts and prayers. I am returning as much of this as I can!
Good luck all.
HG