10 years long residence applications

[coolboyuk]

Yes, powermatic mate, I am still here . Nope. have not heard anything from UKBA yet. if I did you guys will be the first I would inform.

it seems wait is getting longer and longer...

what can we do....

[optimist_eternal]

coolboyuk wrote:

what can we do....

“What can't be cured must be enduredâ€

[DA375]

Guys and Gals,

A bit of hope for all the people who are waiting for over six months, i just got a letter from the ukba requesting my wife to get her biometrics done,so this tells me my application has being looked at.........but what could the decision be ?

[geriatrix]

but what could the decision be ?

Unfortunately communication to arrange for biometrics is no indication of success (or failure) of the application. If you search the forum you'll find many posts mentioning that the application has been rejected even after biometrics were given.

Have a look at the flow chart (left one) on the last page of this document. Do note that the flow chart doesn't state anywhere that only successful applicants will be called for biometrics, but only that ICFNs will be issued to successful applicants. IMHO ...


regards

[DEVONIAN]

I had thought this government had ditched the whole notion of ID cards and biometrics. Have I missed something in the news.

[DA375]

The most important thing is the application has being processed or is being processed which gives everybody including me.....hope.

[geriatrix]

I had thought this government had ditched the whole notion of ID cards and biometrics. Have I missed something in the news.

Only National ID cards, subject to parliamentary approval and from a given date in future.

No. The UK Border Agency (UKBA) will continue to issue biometric residence permits to non-EEA foreign nationals.
European law requires non-EEA foreign nationals to be provided with biometric residence permits.
They are separate from the programme to introduce the UK National Identity Card and the Identification Card for EEA nationals, and are issued under entirely different legislation.
The biometric data is not kept on the National Identity Register.

regards

[raz_2023]

hi I applied for ILR in aug 26 2009, got the acknowledgement on 28 aug 2009. I received my ILR on 09 april 2010. ILR issue date was 27 feb 2009. I had to call my mp & he gave them the call to speed up the application. Can i apply for citizenship in aug 26 2010 or do i have to wait until 27 feb 2010 coz home office took almost 30 weeks. i applied under the 10 years long residency. any replies welcome.

for all those who are waiting, i will recommend to write a reminder letter and den ask your mp, & he would give them the call to speed up the application.

regards

raz

[zena]

i finally got my passport back after 26 weeks.. finally can book my holiday.. wish you good lucks for those whose still waiting...

[optimist_eternal]

Going by the relatively recent trend, it appears some people register on this forum and within days of registering here, low and behold, receive back their passports. Must say registration on this forum esp. this thread tends to miraculously expedite their long pending ILR applications.

[ReadingMI]

I am new on this forum.

I applied for ILR : 10 Year Student

Posted on 9/8/2010
Fee taken from account : 12/8/2010
Acknowledgement received 12/8/2010
Waiting since : 2 weeks

[London5000]

Hi,

I have been following this thread for a few months.

My application was submitted on 18/12/09 by an immigration advisor, who said it was a 'straight forward' case, which turned out it was not.

I am considering making a complaint and/or suing him for professional miscondut, as I have subsequantly discovered he did not follow the rules layed out in http://www.oisc.gov.uk/, and this indrectly resulted in my long and uncertain wait for a decision.

If you have used and would recommand an immigration advisor, please pm me, as I will probably need more advice in the near future when my circumstance changes. Thanks!

[applecore]

Hello everyone Im still waiting, can I ask something not to do with the long stay application but it for ILR, for my sister, work permit, she sent her application last week and found out from the bank that something was wrong with the cheque so the bank did not cash it, her visa ran out on 31st July what can she do can she get the payment to the UkBA any other way. please help she is desperate.

IF UKBA gets in touch regarding the failed payment and asks for it to be rectified rather than returning all paperwork submitted then it should be fine as it can be done straight away.

Otherwise if the application gets sent back and marked as invalid then unfortunately it means that she would have to make a brand new VALID application which obviously will not be in time so she would not be entitled to 3C leave.

Looking at current reports, more cases seem to be handled in the second way.

For this it is important to quote a case already raised on this forum. Also, if the invalid application comes back with a letter that clearly dictates, "You have 28 days to return your application", that clearly indicates an extension of leave, as those 28 days are for you to get your application in order and return it to them.

Update -

More importantly, the Court of Appeal in JH (Zimbabwe) [2009] EWCA Civ 78 made a very important (but how so dry!) decision on use of prescribed forms and the extension of leave by s.3C of the 1971 Act. The tribunal’s highly restrictive interpretation in DA (Section 3C – meaning and effect) Ghana [2007] UKAIT 00043 is disavowed and the Court concludes that:

(i) the appellant had used a ‘prescribed’ form, even if she had no chance of getting what she asked for, and therefore had made a valid application which therefore extended her leave under s.3C while the application was pending, and

(ii) that it is possible to vary an application for leave once it is made, even if leave is already extended by s.3C, as long as a decision has not yet been reached by the Home Office.

This case makes life considerably simpler for immigration applicants who are badly advised or use the wrong form.

so regardless of the type of application, the high court ruling suggests something different to what you have suggested.

The primary cause for concern with 10 year applications with the HO seems to be the issue of "out of time" applications received. From the ruling above, it is safe to suggest that applicants are within s.3C on the grounds that they have submitted "AN" application, regardless of its outcome.

[powermatic]

Hie guys just called home office now, and the lady said a package was sent out to me this morning, dont know, will let you all know tomorrow, please keep your fingers crossed for me.

Excellent - I am looking forward to hearing from you soon, you waited so long and really deserve it now.

Cloudstar, did you speak to someone on the general helpline or did you call the actual unit at Liverpool? I will meet 6 months timeline on 10 th Septemeber. From your own experience , Cloudstar, are they providing a bit more information when you call them after 6 months?

[cloudstar]

Hie Powermatic, I called the general application progress line and for the last weeks kept getting the same STILL UNDER CONSIDERATION reply, until yesterday, I was actually shocked because I was expecting the same reply as before.

Thanks Zeddie I hope so too, I could hardly sleep last night and hope I get it today.

[cloudstar]

Thanks Zara5, I just got it at last after 36 weeks thanks guys. good luck to every one,
applied 18/12/09
ilr 24/08/10 - liverpool
received 27/08/10

good luck everyone, bye.

[DA375]

So where did all the post go.......

[doctordoctor]

Have just applied for ILR under 10 year rule. Not to be negative but does anyone know of the commonest grounds for refusal? ta

[geriatrix]

Have just applied for ILR under 10 year rule. Not to be negative but does anyone know of the commonest grounds for refusal? ta

Not fulfilling the residential requirements or providing evidence thereof, IMHO ...

regards

[powermatic]

Here comes updated list - lucky Cloudstar received his ILR after 36 weeks wait, I hope it will be sooner for the rest of us.

I did not update the number of waiting weeks as this is very timeconsuming. To be honest I think that we should only state the number of waiting weeks in the Received column. In the waiting column every member will know the amount of time they are waiting, so we should use it just as indication of which month is currently under consideration. Hope you agree...

RECEIVED APPLICATIONS (2010 Applicants):
london101 applied 8/01/10 received 15/04/10 WAITED FOR 13.6 weeks [7 year student + 3 years Work permit/Tier 1]
Sa applied 04/02/10 received 06/05/10 WAITED FOR 13 weeks [10 year Work permit + HSMP]
Osteophytes applied 27/04/10 recieved 08/06/10 WAITED FOR 6 weeks [7yr PFT + 2 yr WP + 1yr Tier 1
pv applied 20/01/10 received 28/06/10 WAITED FOR 23 weeks[4 year dependant/4 year student/2 year dependant]
durian applied 29/05/10 received 03/07/10 WAITED FOR 5 weeks [4 years student + 6 years various]
Hrushiuk applied 01/06/2010 received 05/07/10 WAITED FOR 4.9 weeks [6 year student/4 year WP]
Beige applied 11/01/2010 received 22/07/2010 WAITED FOR 27.5 weeks [10 Year Student]
Zena applied 08/02/2010 received 24/08/10 WAITED27 weeks
Cloudstar applied 18/12/2009 received 27/08/10 WAITED FOR 36weeks [10 year student]
ppman applied 12/02/2010 RECEIVED 31/08/10 WAITED 27weeks


STILL PENDING: under 10 years lawful SET(O)category


January 2010

chiko14june applied 20/01/2010 and is still waiting: now 29.5weeks
coolboyuk applied 22/01/10 and is still waiting: now 29.3 weeks[10 Year Student]


Febuary 2010
danny58 applied 02/02/10 and is still waiting: now 28 weeks [10 year student]
yeezhexiang applied 08/02/10 and is still waiting: now 27 weeks
graham834[/u] applied 09/02/10 and is still waiting: now 26.6 weeks
ILR-2010 applied 09/02/10 and is still waiting: now 26.6 weeks [10 Year Student]
Banda applied 09/02/2010 as is still waiting: now 26.6 [10 years student]
DA375[/u] applied 18/02/10 and is still waiting: now 25.4 weeks
aman5 applied 25/02/10 and is still waiting: now 24.4 weeks


March 2010
Geostar2010 applied 09/03/10 and is still waiting: now 23 weeks [10 year student]
Powermatic applied 09/03/10 and is still waiting: now 23 weeks [10 year student / student dependent]
Optimist_eternal applied 10/03/10 and is still waiting: now 23 weeks[10 year student]
mala applied 29/03/2010 and is still waiting: now 20 weeks [10 year student]


April 2010

zeddie applied 05/04/10 and is still waiting: now 19 weeks [7 year STUDENT/ 3 year WP/Tier 1]
Devonian applied 22/04/10 and is still waiting: now 16.5 weeks

May 2010

Superstar applied 10/05/10 and is still waiting: now 14 weeks [10 year STUDENT]
sam_lam15 applied 11/05/10 and is still waiting now: 14 weeks


June 2010

Bilalsco applied 15/06/2010 and is still waiting: now 9 weeks [8 year student/2 year PSW]
Waqar001 applied 15/06/2010 and is still waiting: now 9 weeks [student + 2PSW]
Syed Ali applied 24/06/10 and is still waiting: now 7.5 weeks

August 2008
readingMI applied 09/08/10 and is still waiting: now 3 weeks

[doctordoctor]

Have just applied for ILR under 10 year rule. Not to be negative but does anyone know of the commonest grounds for refusal? ta

Not fulfilling the residential requirements or providing evidence thereof, IMHO ...

regards

Thanks, but what is IMHO?

[optimist_eternal]

IMHO: In My (in this case Sush's) Humble/Honest Opinion.

[ppman]

Hello Everyone,
I got my passport back today...well happy..
I applied on 12/02/2010 (10 year student)
Really excited... definitely few beers this afternoon..

[DA375]

Crongrats ppman, when and where was is stamped ?..... Ok then let me know when you are sober.....cheers

[chiko14june]

I know it is irrational to say this. I want to go on a hunger strike outside their office.