Hi - I have been reading the posts on this forum for awhile as I grow ever more impatient with waiting for my visa
Biggest regret is not using the premium service, especially as now with cancelled holidays I will be losing more money than the extra £200 fee.
But thought it was about time I gave my statistics too.
I have applied for Indefinite Leave to Remain using SET (O) from an Ancestry visa. Even more frustrating my current visa had 3 years to go - it was extended 2 years ago. I don't even need this, I just wanted to get it now so I can apply for citizenship in 12 mths time.
I sent my application around 24th March
Acknowledgment letter is dated 26th March
Money was taken almost immediately (typically)
Have heard nothing - will be 12 weeks on Thursday.
I would never have sent it at this time if I knew I would be without my passport all summer. All I can do is hope I only have another 2-3 week wait.
Quick question though - does anyone know if we require biometrics (fingerprints etc) for the ILR visa? I'm worried if so that will add even more time on.
Good luck to all
Kristy