ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

[biru1926]

Hi,

people i frequently read things on this site, which is really helpful,
my case is really straight forward,
i've applied for my Ilr visa under SET(M) on 10th of Dec 2014.
acknowledgement received on 14th of Dec 2014 ,
Biometric Leter on 27th of Dec 2014 ,
Biometric done on 28th of dec 2014,
Waiting for result,some of my friends say it takes nearly 6 months,but they finish most of the cases within 4 month,
but when i read some cases its worrying coz people been waiting for long time,m bit confused,
i'll really appreciate hepls and suggestion,

thank you

[murugan14]

Date of application : 03-05-2014
Application type : Set O . Tier 1general 3 + 2 to ilr.
no of dependants : 2

Date of interview letter : 29/01/2015
Interview date : 09/02/2015

Attended the interview yesterday at vfs london battleship building, most of the interview did go well and at the end, they said have got two queries from my case worker about the discrepancy in my earning claimed on my previous application. The interviewer said they have got the information from HMRC showing only half the amount of the earning what i have claimed during my application. i explained to them becoz the earning claimed was not for the full tax year and falls on different tax years there might be some differences and offered them to send my statements which would make them clear. Not sure if it was a satisfactory reply to the case worker.

Now keeping my fingers crossed and expecting the worse incase my explanation was not accepted.

[Mouna]

Hi,

people i frequently read things on this site, which is really helpful,
my case is really straight forward,
i've applied for my Ilr visa under SET(M) on 10th of Dec 2014.
acknowledgement received on 14th of Dec 2014 ,
Biometric Leter on 27th of Dec 2014 ,
Biometric done on 28th of dec 2014,
Waiting for result,some of my friends say it takes nearly 6 months,but they finish most of the cases within 4 month,
but when i read some cases its worrying coz people been waiting for long time,m bit confused,
i'll really appreciate hepls and suggestion,

thank you

Hi me I applied on 12 th of November but according to some posts they are processing October applications
It depends , but me I m stressed already

[biru1926]

good luck n please keep updating cheers

[ADAMALI]

Hi,
I am writing here in regard to few queries about my application for ILR. Here is a bit of my background.

OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR ILR:
By 08-Sept 2015, this year, I will be completing my 10 years legal stay in UK, So I can apply for ILR during Aug-2015 by this route.

Other Information: I sponsored my wife's spouse Dependent visa under my current Visa (Tier 1-General) during April 2014, last year and she is here in UK since May-2014 and we had a baby in Sep-2014 in London (and registered with council). So her spouse dependent visa (under my Tier 1 General visa) will be expiring on same date as my current visa (Tier 1-General), and that is on 25-Jan-2016.

Queries:
-If I go for ILR under 10 years route then I will be posting my application during middle Aug-2015 this year and if it takes longer time to get my documents back before my wife's spouse visa expires (on 25-Jan-2016), then how can I submit her visa application for extension during Jan 2016?
-Or can I apply for my wife visa/extension as well during Aug 2015 when I submit my 10 year route to ILR, If yes what category/form she will be and will she need Life i UK Test or English language B1 or NOT?
-Do I need to have English Language Test for my ILR application (as I have got MSc degree from Queen Mary, University of London in 2009).
-Is there any indication of this 10 year route option to be closed in upcoming this year (just asking because new govt brings new immigration policies.
I'll be really grateful to you if you please address these queries. Many Thanks!

Ali

[honey2008]

Dear All,

Its now my time to share with you my timeline for Postal ILR ( Tier 1G,3+2) application thru Form Set(O).


1. Current Visa : Tier 1 General
2. Date of expiry of current leave: 02 Feb 2015
3. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
4. Date application posted: 12 Nov 2014
5. Date application received at UKBA: 13 Nov 2014
6. Date payment debited: 18 Nov 2014
7. Payment mode : Cheque
8. Acknowledgement letter received: 18 Nov 2014.Letter was dated 14 Nov 2014
9. Biometric letter received: 06 Dec 2014
10. Date of biometrics enrolment: 08 Dec 2014
11. Date of approval: 09 Feb 2015
12. Date of return of passport and other documents: 11 Feb 2015 i,e TODAY
13. Date BRP received: Awaited

The whole process was within 3 months.

Good Luck to Everyone.


Ta
Honey

[Mouna]

Lucky you are

[biru1926]

Hi,

people i frequently read things on this site, which is really helpful,
my case is really straight forward,
i've applied for my Ilr visa under SET(M) on 10th of Dec 2014.
acknowledgement received on 14th of Dec 2014 ,
Biometric Leter on 27th of Dec 2014 ,
Biometric done on 28th of dec 2014,
Waiting for result,some of my friends say it takes nearly 6 months,but they finish most of the cases within 4 month,
but when i read some cases its worrying coz people been waiting for long time,m bit confused,
i'll really appreciate hepls and suggestion,

thank you

Hi me I applied on 12 th of November but according to some posts they are processing October applications
It depends , but me I m stressed already

Hopefully we get our visa soon good luck everyone

[Exquisit33]

12 months exactly next month!!!

Still not received ILR. I'm getting really frustrated now.
They are apparently still working on the file..

...............PENDING...............

[naonao]

Hi,
Most of the posts are for SET(M) and Tier 1. Could someone applying with tier 2 post as well please? Thanks!
I just freaked out yesterday because I received my passport and BRP yesterday, I thought my application for ILR has been refused, so they sent me back these two.

My timeline for my ILR application s as follows:

submission of documents (Tier 2, Set O): Jan 29, 2015
received by UKVI: Jan 30, 2015
received acknowledgement letter: Feb 06, 2015 (dated Feb 2)
fee taken from my account: Feb 03, 2015
email from caseworker about my reference number: Feb 09, 2015
Biometric letter received: FEB 11, 2015 (dated Feb 6)
Biometric enrolment done: Feb 11, 2015
Passport and BRP returned: Feb 14, 2015 (with a letter dated Feb 12)
Decision: WAITING

This is a fairly new part of the process (only for Tier 2) where passport and BRP are sent back to the applicant within 10 days (of being put in the system) while awaiting decision. The decision making time will still be within six months. I have been reading posts on this forum, but I haven't found one similar to mine. I wasn't expecting my proof of identification to be back without a decision letter.

[a_f_khalid]

Dear All,

Its now my time to share with you my timeline for Postal ILR ( Tier 1G,) application through Form Set(O).


1. Current Visa : Tier 1 General dependants
2. Date of expiry of current leave: 15 Sep 2015
3. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
4. Date application posted: 10 Nov 2014
5. Date application received at UKBA: 12 Nov 2014
6. Date payment debited: 15 Nov 2014 :
7. Payment mode : Dr card
8. Acknowledgement letter received: 16 Nov 2014.Letter was dated 12 Nov 2014
9. Biometric letter received: 26 Nov 2014
10. Date of biometrics enrolment: 01 Dec 2014
11. Date of approval: still waiting
12. Date of return of passport and other documents: waiting
13. Date BRP received: waiting

if any one got his/her ILR as a PBS dependant please share here

[Mouna]

Hi
Set M application
Sent 12/11/2014
Received 13/11/2014
Ackno...letter 19/11/2014
E-mail received 24/11/2014
Biometrics done 29/11/2014
Status: still waiting.....

Hi guys
I just checked my special delivery tracking number for returning documents , it s mentioned on it s way ,oh I am stressed

[Elena1]

Hi
Set M application
Sent 12/11/2014
Received 13/11/2014
Ackno...letter 19/11/2014
E-mail received 24/11/2014
Biometrics done 29/11/2014
Status: still waiting.....

Hi guys
I just checked my special delivery tracking number for returning documents , it s mentioned on it s way ,oh I am stressed

All the best. I keep my fingers crossed for you.

[Mouna]

Thanks I will let you know tomorrow Elena

[Mouna]

Hi
Set M application
Sent 12/11/2014
Received 13/11/2014
Ackno...letter 19/11/2014
E-mail received 24/11/2014
Biometrics done 29/11/2014
Status: still waiting.....

Hi guys
I just checked my special delivery tracking number for returning documents , it s mentioned on it s way ,oh I am stressed

All the best. I keep my fingers crossed for you.

Let u know tomorrow

[Mouna]

Hi I m updating my timeline
Set M application ILR
Sent 12/11/2014
Received 13/11/2014
Ackno...letter 19/11/2014
E-mail received 24/11/2014
Biometrics done 29/11/2014
Approval letter received dated 13/02/2015 with documents returned today 17/02/2015
BRP card. Mentioned within 7 working days .....waiting
I hope you will hear soon good news
Good luck

[CHUDHARY]

Hi I m updating my timeline
Set M application ILR
Sent 12/11/2014
Received 13/11/2014
Ackno...letter 19/11/2014
E-mail received 24/11/2014
Biometrics done 29/11/2014
Approval letter received dated 13/02/2015 with documents returned today 17/02/2015
BRP card. Mentioned within 7 working days .....waiting
I hope you will hear soon good news
Good luck

congratulations mate

[kuspecialist]

Hi,
I am about to make SET (LR) application but confuse about documents requirement.
If I got all passports
Do I still need sending
NI letters, letter from previous employers , Doctor letters etc?

[CHUDHARY]

Hi,
I am about to make SET (LR) application but confuse about documents requirement.
If I got all passports
Do I still need sending
NI letters, letter from previous employers , Doctor letters etc?

Hi kuspecialist,
set lr requirement
1-filled set lr latest version
2-life in uk test pass certificate
3- English requirement B1 level certificate or degree from uk university
4- All passport
5- biometric card if you have been issued one
6- 2 x photograph of yourself
7- correct fees
8- photocopies of all pages of your passports with any stamp or visa
9- special delivery return envelope ( if you want your documents returned via special delivery)

if want to add any other documents like job or any connection with UK that all up to you. i think this makes sense to you.
there is thread called 10 year long residence application please post all query there so you get prompt response.
good luck

[meforsam786]

Hi
Set M application
Sent 12/11/2014
Received 13/11/2014
Ackno...letter 19/11/2014
E-mail received 24/11/2014
Biometrics done 29/11/2014
Status: still waiting.....

Hi guys
I just checked my special delivery tracking number for returning documents , it s mentioned on it s way ,oh I am stressed

All the best. I keep my fingers crossed for you.

how come you could have tracked special delivery when you can only send documents and track it
did u send home office special delivery envelop for returning documents too ??

[Mouna]

how come you could have tracked special delivery when you can only send documents and track it
did u send home office special delivery envelop for returning documents too ??

Hi yes I did send special delivery envelope paid for it when sending my documents and I started tracking when it as 3months .
Monday morning nothing
Monday evening on its way so by 1 pm on 17th so I stayed home and at 11:00 I got my delivery

[Blessed2015]

Hi Everyone,
It is my turn to share my own good news
My (very straightforward!) application has been approved after completing 6 years Discretionary Leave

Timeline
Visa was expiring 11/11/2014
15/10/14 - SET (O) Application submitted
24/10/14 - Acknowledgement Letter received dated 20/10/14
10/11/14 - Home Office returned my application because a box wasn’t ticked on the payment page. Note: Application invalidated ONE DAY before visa expiry
14/11/14 - Re-applied using SET (O) form
25/11/14 - Employer sacks me from my managerial job i had done for over 5 years because Employer Checking service told them I had no right to work. Because the second application was submitted after visa expired even though it was their fault not to have returned the application on time
26/11/14 - 2nd Acknowledgement Letter received dated 20/11/14
08/12/14 - I made a formal complaint to Home Office complaints department
08/01/15 - Home Office complaints team responds that there is nothing they can do
08/01/15 - Biometrics Enrolled
21/01/15 - I asked Home Office Complaints Team to review my original compliant again as I was not satisfied with their first response
16/02/15 - Home Office complaint department responds to my e-mail stating that a senior caseworker has agreed to expedite my application
17/02/15 - Passport and approval letter received

Waiting for BRP Card

I want to encourage those who are still waiting to keep the faith and believe that your testimony will happen soon.

I have been offered another job and I’ll be starting soon.

Thank you all for this forum especially the tracker spreadsheet () which kept me sane and hopeful.

I would be grateful if someone can please update the tracker spreadsheet with my information as I do not want to mess with it.



Thank you,

Blessed2015

[meforsam786]

how come you could have tracked special delivery when you can only send documents and track it
did u send home office special delivery envelop for returning documents too ??

Hi yes I did send special delivery envelope paid for it when sending my documents and I started tracking when it as 3months .
Monday morning nothing
Monday evening on its way so by 1 pm on 17th so I stayed home and at 11:00 I got my delivery

that was very smart, I think I should have done the same with my set o application because every day we wait and nothing comes

I send my set o ilr case in October 17th and have not heard anything since

fingers crossed ...

but good maneuver by the way

[Mouna]

Thanks you pay extra money but it s worth
I m sure you will hear soon
Fingers crossed for you be patient

[Exquisit33]

I also sent special delivery envelope with our documents.. Unfortunately I lost the tracking number. But anyways, in a few days it will be exactly one year we applied for ILR and no news!??! It really angers me that there are people that do things using shortcuts and dodgy.. Funny enough they get away with it. On the other hand, there's geniune people like us that have to suffer the consequences. Ours was a straightforward case. Absolutely appalling!