Delay in production of BRP

[kazik2021]

Hi,

The email that I received informing of delay in BRP delivery contains the following wording:

'This message serves as confirmation that you hold lawful status in the United Kingdom but have not received a BRP to evidence your status due to a specific issue which prevents the Home Office issuing your BRP.

If the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), the NHS, a Local Authority or other government department wishes to confirm your status, they should contact Status Verification, Enquiries and Checking (SVEC) at the Home Office. They will know how to do this using existing arrangements.'

Does the above wording mean that I can used the email to evidence to the Home Office my status when arriving in the UK if BRP does not arrive before my departure? Thanks!

[nick123999]

Hi Kazik

When did you receive your ILR acceptance email? - I wonder how long these delays are actually going to be?

You might not have a problem getting in to the UK at the border but my worry would be airline staff not allowing you to board in the other country when coming home due to not having the card (they are responsible for checking this I believe)

We are looking to go to Portugal early next year and the other half needs a Schengen visa which I have no doubt will require a copy of her BRP.

Hoping the delays aren't too long!

[kazik2021]

Thanks. It is actually a child student visa rather than ILR, but I suppose the issues are the same.