Thanks again for the info CR001, very helpfull!
So I guess I just have to make peace with the fact that I applied for the incorrect visa (FLR M) in 2016 and therefore lost 3 years (2013 - 2016) of time needed to qualify for ILR... very annoying!
As stated in original post I made use of the Super Priority Service, and I would expect HO to get back to me that SetM was refused, granted or in my case as I don’t quality for Set M ILR, that I will be considered for FLR M 2.5 year extension.
Almost 4 weeks since application and haven't had a decision yet or anything about FLR M extension, IHS charge etc
Any ideas how I can escalate or chase this??
For background below is my application timeline again...
20th May - Application submitted online
23rd May - Biometric appointment and documents provided
24th May - receive automated delay email saying that ‘complex issues and application will not be processed within the 24 hour target’
28th May - send email to case worker on
UKVISETM@homeoffice.gov.uk (no response)
28th May - Phone UKVI CONTACT CENTRE. They took my details and said somebody will phone me back with update.
29th May - received automated email progress update from UKVI CONTACT CENTRE saying ‘We aim to complete all applications within the 24-hour service standard. However, where we are not able to do this we will complete the application as quickly as possible and refund the super priority visa fee where appropriate’
4th June - Phone UKVI CONTACT CENTRE - Follow up call. They Informed me high volume of application causing the delay.
HO will let me know if they require any additional info. Employer can phone above number to check right to work.
6th Jun - send 2nd email to case worker on
UKVISETM@homeoffice.gov.uk (no response)
11th Jun - send escalation email to my MP asking to assist.
17th June - Phone UKVI CONTACT CENTRE - Follow up call. They informed that they cannot help since it has not been 4 weeks since I received the automated email response (29th May)