NTL to BRP Postal Application

[sericaaa]

Hi

I made BRP change name application too using NTL form.

Applied: 22nd Feb
Received Biometrics letter: 23rd March
Enrolled Biometrics: 23 March

Haven't heard anything since then. It's taking too long when I only changed my BRP because I got married, but I provided all my passports including my previous one and my existing BRP card.

Are there any updates here with your applications?

Thanks
Sari

[sericaaa]

Hi has anybody received their BRP yet?

[chirengv]

Hi has anybody received their BRP yet?

No, but i think after this bank holiday we should start to get some comms from HO.

[sericaaa]

Hi has anybody received their BRP yet?

No, but i think after this bank holiday we should start to get some comms from HO.

Thanks Chireng!

[chirengv]

There is now a tracking service for application status on this link https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus has anyone been able to use it because its not taking any of my reference numbers.

[Paulio]

There is now a tracking service for application status on this link https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus has anyone been able to use it because its not taking any of my reference numbers.

Application sent 22nd Jan.

Tried your link.....

BRP number: not recognised
Case ref ID: not recognised
Royal Mail Tracking Reference: worked! and got the following..

AWAITING A DECISION
Case last updated: 21st April 2017.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Your application has been considered and is awaiting a decision.

The order of the status is Open, Awaiting a
decision, and decided.

For further information about application
Processing times please visit Gov.uk.

Done.

[chirengv]

There is now a tracking service for application status on this link https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus has anyone been able to use it because its not taking any of my reference numbers.

Application sent 22nd Jan.

Tried your link.....

BRP number: not recognised
Case ref ID: not recognised
Royal Mail Tracking Reference: worked! and got the following..

AWAITING A DECISION
Case last updated: 21st April 2017.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Your application has been considered and is awaiting a decision.

The order of the status is Open, Awaiting a
decision, and decided.

For further information about application
Processing times please visit Gov.uk.

Done.

Thanks, i will have to locate my tracking number.

[sericaaa]

There is now a tracking service for application status on this link https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus has anyone been able to use it because its not taking any of my reference numbers.

Application sent 22nd Jan.

Tried your link.....

BRP number: not recognised
Case ref ID: not recognised
Royal Mail Tracking Reference: worked! and got the following..

AWAITING A DECISION
Case last updated: 21st April 2017.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
Your application has been considered and is awaiting a decision.

The order of the status is Open, Awaiting a
decision, and decided.

For further information about application
Processing times please visit Gov.uk.

Done.

Thanks, i will have to locate my tracking number.

I have tracked mine and it's exactly the same like what you posted. Thank you!

[Gooner2017]

I'm in the same boat and timeline with everybody else on this thread. I made my application to transfer my ILR to BRP in Feb 2017, 4 months on I'm still waiting to hear from the Home Office. I wrote them last month and the feedback I received was to contact them again if I don't receive my BRP within the 6 months(from application date) as per their guidelines. Below is my timeline:

Application made: 06/02/2017
Payment taken: 09/02/2017
Brp letter received: 20/02/2017
Brp done: 21/02/2017
Requested update: 23/05/2017
Feedback from HO: 30/05/2017

Upon using online tool I get the following:
https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus

Your application has been considered and is awaiting a decision.

Like everyone else here I just assumed that since I've got ILR my case would be straight forward and not having to wait this long. I'm just wondering what they have to consider given I already have ILR "settlement".

I'm at the mercy of the HO and still waiting, will update you guys if and when I hear from them.

[CanadianBear]

Hi there
I just wanted to check as to whether you heard anything from the passport office yet. I submitted mine Nov of 2016!!!!
There was a name change yes, but jeeze.

D

[Gooner2017]

Hi CanadianBear,

Your application is well over 6 months as per the HO guidelines. You better contact them ASAP or alternatively seek help from your local MP to chase it on your behalf.

Good luck!

Gooner2017.

[chirengv]

I have received a letter today asking for proof of continued residency for the last 11 years. I will post them tomorrow and wait. I hope you hve some news soon.

Keep us posted

Chirengv

[sericaaa]

Hi I received an answer from whatdotheyknow.com as I did a request in freedom of information, and statistically the latest average waiting time is 112.61 calendar days for NTL applications 2017.

Please let me know if somebody's got their decision already

Thanks

[Paulio]

Hi I received an answer from whatdotheyknow.com as I did a request in freedom of information, and statistically the latest average waiting time is 112.61 calendar days for NTL applications 2017.

Please let me know if somebody's got their decision already

Thanks

4 months 3 weeks and still waiting....

I have received a letter today asking for proof of continued residency for the last 11 years. I will post them tomorrow and wait. I hope you hve some news soon.

Keep us posted

Chirengv

That's annoying.... how did you go about that?

[FarOut]

Hi Guys

Just to say I am stuck here in limbo too, my application sent on 27/2, did bio-metrics etc, now waiting apparently endlessly, and it really is such a stressful and vulnerable state to be in. I had absolutely no idea it would take this long, as I naively believed the statement "we normally return your documents within 20 working days" on the NTL guidance notes. On their own GUIDANCE notes that are meant to help, but it's completely misleading. Why doesn't someone just remove that so that we can make a better informed decision? Surely not because they simply don't care?!!

I have been reading endlessly through the immigration board for weeks now, and I have come across so many poor people who are frightened, panicked, trapped, desperate, being met with stony silence with their futures hanging in the balance. It's just so unecessary and so very frustrating.

I found some small comfort in seeing other's timelines and so I thought I should return the favour. I can't wait to hear some good news from somebody on here soon.

[Paulio]

You are right I am a little worried, I sometimes think did I photocopy enough pages?, were my tax records correct?, I forgot to inform them I moved too, is that holding it up? All these little things. But then I read to thread and there are at least 5 people all waiting since feb'17 and one from Nov last year!

[Gooner2017]

I'm in the same boat and timeline with everybody else on this thread. I made my application to transfer my ILR to BRP in Feb 2017, 4 months on I'm still waiting to hear from the Home Office. I wrote them last month and the feedback I received was to contact them again if I don't receive my BRP within the 6 months(from application date) as per their guidelines. Below is my timeline:

Application made: 06/02/2017
Payment taken: 09/02/2017
Brp letter received: 20/02/2017
Brp done: 21/02/2017
Requested update: 23/05/2017
Feedback from HO: 30/05/2017

Upon using online tool I get the following:
https://contact-ukvi.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ... visastatus

Your application has been considered and is awaiting a decision.

Like everyone else here I just assumed that since I've got ILR my case would be straight forward and not having to wait this long. I'm just wondering what they have to consider given I already have ILR "settlement".

I'm at the mercy of the HO and still waiting, will update you guys if and when I hear from them.

Update!:

I hope it helps those who are worried and still waiting for feedback from the HO.

I have today received my passports and bio-metrics approval letter from the HO, I should receive my bio-metrics card in the next few days. As you can see from my timeline it has taken roughly 4.5 months from application date. Personally I think it's way too much time just to transfer ILR to BRP, not to mention the stress that goes with it...

For those who are within my timeline I hope you hear from the HO soon, all the best.

Gooner2017

[sericaaa]

UPDATE!!

got my passports back

applied: 22 Feb 2017
Request for biometrics: 23 March 2017
*applied the same day
passports and letter back: 16 June 2017
Brp card: waiting

hope you guys get some good news soon too!

[chirengv]

Hi all,
I have received my biometric card and waiting for my passport now. I applied 22 Jan so you guys will get responses soon

[Gooner2017]

Update!

[Gooner2017]

Update!

My BRP card arrived late this afternoon.

Good luck to everyone who are still waiting.

Gooner2017

[sericaaa]

UPDATE!!

got my passports back

applied: 22 Feb 2017
Request for biometrics: 23 March 2017
*applied the same day
passports and letter back: 16 June 2017
Brp card: waiting

hope you guys get some good news soon too!

Update:
Got my brp card today. My application took about 3 1/2 months

[CanadianBear]

Just a quick update on my case. Got a letter today, to say my biometrics were "unsuccessful" and I must return to the Post office and do it again.
And I now have two different Case Reference Numbers on the letters.

Sounds to me they are putting their heart and soul into this job.

Off tomorrow to do it again- $%*&%^£%r###

STATS: -applied for NTL in Nov 2016
- Indefinite Leave to Remain in old Canadian Passport since 2004
- April 2017 BioMetrics at Post Office completed and sent

[Mariustoppers]

Update!

My BRP card arrived late this afternoon.

Good luck to everyone who are still waiting.

Gooner2017

Being watching closely Gooner2017's and Sericaaa's experiences since their application dates are close to mine.

Such a distressful few months. So glad it's done. In the spirit of sharing:

Application made: 06/02/2017
Payment taken: 09/02/2017
Acknowledgement email received: 08/03/2017
BRP letter received: 10/03/2017
Biometrics taken: 14/03/2017
BRP card received: 22/06/2017
Passports and documents: still waiting

It took 4 months 20 days, which is 140 days in total, for my application to complete.

[Paulio]

Hi received a request from home office day for more proof of evidence.

However before I even start to Compile the documents.

It states: please return all documents Using the lables provided.

However there were no labels or envelope provided???

Where can I contact to find out where to send this docs?