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FarOut wrote:Hi Paulio
I would try and gather as much documents as you can. Otherwise if you send it in and it takes ages you will be worried about whether you sent enough. I doubt you can send them too much! I had my passports stolen so had to prove the same. I sent mortgage statements, electricity, rates notice and credit card statement I think I sent. Its not everything they had on the list but some of it wasn't applicable or I didn't have. I think their point to you on that letter is that you can't add extra stuff later. They will be deciding on what you send now, so send as much as you can. I'm still waiting 4 months on too, fingers crossed to us.
It was dated last Friday, but it was sent recorded and I wasn't in, so didn't get it till Monday. Hopefully it's 14 days from receipt!FarOut wrote:Oh they gave you a tight deadline? Really? That's a bit cheeky isn't it? I can't advise you cause I don't know, but if it were me I think I'd send the passport, put a note explaining more docs to follow and then try to send extra documentation separately and hope it gets there in time.
Thank you for confirming.FarOut wrote:Received Biometric card yesterday. Says the same as yours Ahay. Not sure why you sound a bit panicky... shouldn't you be feeling relieved?!!
Good news CanadianBear! I was outraged on your behalf, I felt a little guilty putting my happy results up before yours.
The cards are renewed in the same way as a drivers licence or bank card. Renewals are substantially cheaper, less than £60. ILR is indefinite, provided you are settled in the UK. It is not the 'status' that expires, but the card.CanadianBear wrote:WEll, it arrived. Was a courier company I never heard of- needed my ID to show and sign for delivery. Its only valid for 7 years I find out.......Im seriously not going thru this again. I have indefinite leave to remain----I was under the impression that these bio cards reflected that---not true---10 yrs is max. Hardly seems worth the hassle----but need it to travel back and forth and show employers. Money making scheme- and they have you by the balls.
CanadianBear wrote: ↑Wed Jul 05, 2017 3:22 pmUPDATE
After writing a physical letter, and many emails.......I finally got my passport back today, with letter from Home-office saying my bio metric card was in the mail.
What a blessed relief.
What advice can I give now?
1- Write a physical letter.
2- when you call, get the call number to quote
3- Write a email of complaint
4- Write a email to that stupid address they gave out----MANY TIMES
Im sure they get sick of it all and give in. Ps. I did have to have my Bio Metrics taken again a few weeks ago as they were not good enough the Home Office said. So I think they are good at losing things as its all electronic.
Keep on them guys, and remember mines was just over 6 months and didnt start to really move until I started pestering them from all angles.
Peace
They only select about 5 applicants per day for the upgrade and this is for applications across ALL visa categories. It is not about being 'lazy' but about the capacity that the premium service centres can accommodate due to people booking appointments daily for in person applications.
CR001 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 11:00 amThey only select about 5 applicants per day for the upgrade and this is for applications across ALL visa categories. It is not about being 'lazy' but about the capacity that the premium service centres can accommodate due to people booking appointments daily for in person applications.
Some members have had success sending the email 1 or 2 minutes before 8am, so maybe it is worth a try.ZYK wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:08 pmOh I see ... that's insane! I've been sitting there with a draft of the e-mail every day sending it as soon as the clock turns 8:00am, and somehow have missed it? Should I start sending before this time?
CR001 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 11:00 amThey only select about 5 applicants per day for the upgrade and this is for applications across ALL visa categories. It is not about being 'lazy' but about the capacity that the premium service centres can accommodate due to people booking appointments daily for in person applications.
CR001 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:22 pmSome members have had success sending the email 1 or 2 minutes before 8am, so maybe it is worth a try.ZYK wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:08 pmOh I see ... that's insane! I've been sitting there with a draft of the e-mail every day sending it as soon as the clock turns 8:00am, and somehow have missed it? Should I start sending before this time?
CR001 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 11:00 amThey only select about 5 applicants per day for the upgrade and this is for applications across ALL visa categories. It is not about being 'lazy' but about the capacity that the premium service centres can accommodate due to people booking appointments daily for in person applications.
Good luck, hope you come right with an upgrade.ZYK wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:25 pmThank you very much for your helpI will try again tomorrow!
CR001 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:22 pmSome members have had success sending the email 1 or 2 minutes before 8am, so maybe it is worth a try.ZYK wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:08 pmOh I see ... that's insane! I've been sitting there with a draft of the e-mail every day sending it as soon as the clock turns 8:00am, and somehow have missed it? Should I start sending before this time?
CR001 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2017 11:00 am
They only select about 5 applicants per day for the upgrade and this is for applications across ALL visa categories. It is not about being 'lazy' but about the capacity that the premium service centres can accommodate due to people booking appointments daily for in person applications.