Timeframe for ILR- Workpermit based

ckmanoj · Post by **ckmanoj** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 12:46 pm

Hi All
Does anyone know what is the time frame for ILR application based on workpermit. I have applied on 1st october and have not heard anything except acknowlegment that they have got my application. My friend applied at same time but based on marrige to UK citizen. He has already been contacted due to lack of documents. So should I believe no news is good news? When I called to enquire agent said they cant tell me anything till 14 weeks? Please help

Manu

surdy77 · Post by **surdy77** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:34 pm

Hi,
I had send my application on 10 Nov and rang today as it has been 2 weeks and i was told the same that its taking around 3 -14 weeks and that they cannot advise of the status of the application till that time.

Manu have you had any other letter except the acknowledgement ?

ckmanoj · Post by **ckmanoj** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:12 am

Nope no other communication from Home office. So just keeping finger cross. I should have just used premium service, I regret sending it by post now.

tsp · Post by **tsp** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 1:39 pm

Manoj,

I m goint to post my application. Since I m under Tier1, dont have option of same day service. I m afraid by hearing delays like this.

ckmanoj wrote:Nope no other communication from Home office. So just keeping finger cross. I should have just used premium service, I regret sending it by post now.

surdy77 · Post by **surdy77** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 1:45 pm

Hi Manu,
Would you be kind enough to let us know when you receive any other info or receiver your passports so that we would know how long it is taking geenrally.

thanks !

ckmanoj · Post by **ckmanoj** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 7:56 pm

Yes I will post as soon as I hear anything. I will wait till next year and then give them a ring. My advise to anyone who is thinking of applying by post is avoid if you can.

Can anyone with positive experience with postal application give us some confidence?

surdy77 · Post by **surdy77** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:22 pm

hi Manu,
any news abt ur PR application. its been 5 weeks for me now and still no news !! i Hope they aint delaying this coz of the new rules that are coming in soon abt PR?citizenship !!

ckmanoj · Post by **ckmanoj** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 3:36 pm

Hi
Nope no news from them. i am fearing the same. My 14 weeks will completed on 5th Jan so will give them a buzz after this.

Manu

surdy77 · Post by **surdy77** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 10:01 am

Hi Manu,
Happy new yr to you, Did you heard any news about your PR application. I guess its time for you to call them and seewhats happening.
Its been 8 weeks for me today and still no news !

surdy77 · Post by **surdy77** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:55 am

hi manu,
did you get to speak to the HO about your PR application. any updates would be really appreciated ?

mabsa · Post by **mabsa** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:46 pm

when you would complete five years according to the date of entry. i m on the same boat, nearly 9 weeks and no reply.

surdy77 · Post by **surdy77** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 1:58 pm

Hi Mabsa,
I have already submitted my application on 10 nov 2008 and its around 8 weeks for me. i havent heard anything back from them yet. I know Manu was completing his 14 weeks today, so am waiting for his reply as the HO wont tell u anything before that tme !
when did u applied ?

mabsa · Post by **mabsa** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 5:07 pm

thank you for your response. i applied in the first week of november.
when u would complete five years? it is important, because the outcome of your application depends on it.

surdy77 · Post by **surdy77** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 7:31 pm

Mabsa,
What do you mean that the outcome of the app would depend on when i compkete 5 yrs. i always thought that u could apply 4 yrs and 11 months which i did. anyhow i have completed my 5 yrs on 6 dec 2008 .
can you shed a light as to what you actually meant?

ckmanoj · Post by **ckmanoj** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:27 pm

Hi Surby
Called them yesterday but according to them its 13 weeks so will have to call next week. They start counting from day fees is taken from your account.

Masba how does your time you have stayed affects in processing application? When I applied I was 5yrs and 4 months on work permit and 4 yrs on student visa before that. Will this be a problem?

Anyway one more week to wait.

Manoj

surdy77 · Post by **surdy77** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 4:00 pm

Hi Manu,
Thanks a lot for the update. Well i guess you have waited long enough , so i am assuming a mere week wont make a difference, but what i am really eager to hear is what will they say when the 14 weeks are over. i hope they just dont say its processing and shall be with u shortly ..coz typically thats being very vague !
best of luck buddy and keep us all posted !

mabsa · Post by **mabsa** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:59 pm

some people apply early. 2 or three months before competing five years. this is called pre mature application for ILR. some time home office keep their application until they complete five years. but your case is different you already have completed five years. but it is strange that you are still waiting.

gautam_309 · Post by **gautam_309** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 12:18 am

Hello Guys,

I needed an advice from you all, as you have applied for PR could you please tell me whether time spent in UK on Business visa is counted towards 5 year period or not.

If yes or even in case answer is no could you please refer me to link on Home Office Website.

Thanks in advance

Gautam

surdy77 · Post by **surdy77** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:12 am

Hi Gautam,
The time spent on biz visa is not counted since you are applying for PR under the work permit or HSMP scheme ..so you have to be on either of those. i myself spent nearly 5 months on biz vis before switching on the WP.

gautam_309 · Post by **gautam_309** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:16 am

surdy77 wrote:Hi Gautam,
The time spent on biz visa is not counted since you are applying for PR under the work permit or HSMP scheme ..so you have to be on either of those. i myself spent nearly 5 months on biz vis before switching on the WP.

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Thanks Surdy, so are you currently on PR ? do you also know any link on Home office website which explicitly says that ...... not that i dont belive you but just wanted to be doubly sure

Gautam

surdy77 · Post by **surdy77** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:26 am

well i have applied for my PR and am waiting for it to come back. if you go on the BIA website and on the left hand menu , select the settlement in UK. you shall be able to see more info there !!

ckmanoj · Post by **ckmanoj** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 1:43 pm

Guys
I was getting a bit impatient so thought I will try my luck again today with HO. Guess what it worked they told me about my application.....
But what...."your application is underconsideration...." nothing else no timeframe.... what to do next....just wait wait wait......

I just cant understand what is taking them so long...
I asked what if need to go on holiday....or emergency then will need to withdraw my application, loose my application fees and then re apply.

surdy77 · Post by **surdy77** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:06 pm

thats pretty bad...i mean they have had the app for 3 months now and its still under consideration. did u asked whether someone has actually looked at it yet or does "under consideration" means it is yet to be looked at.
its a big problem for me, coz my current visa runs out on 30 march 09, although i complete 14 weeks on 10 feb..but if they do the same..what shall i do ??

ckmanoj · Post by **ckmanoj** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:13 pm

They did said it is with a case worker.... nothing more....
i am safe on visa side as my original work permit was for 4 yrs and then my employer got it extended for 5 yrs so I have visa till 2011.... but I need to go to india before summer, now cant book my tickets till I know when I will have my passport.

surdy77 · Post by **surdy77** » Wed Jan 07, 2009 2:30 pm

well i have just looked at the acknowledgement letter that they send it. it clearly states that the case has been passed on to a case worker, so whatever you have been told is literally of no use.
what is ur plan now ..will u call again shortly ?

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