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lumera wrote:Congrats Santosh!santosh386 wrote:SURPRISE SURPRISE SURPRISE......
Got my ILR stamped passport back today. What a relief you feel when you see the stamp is unbelievable.
Took only 11 weeks.
Most imp thing of all, may be it helps other applicants in future..
I APPLIED FOR MY WIFE'S ILR AS WELL WITH MINE ON THE SAME SET(O) FORM EVEN THOUGH SHE WAS HERE IN THIS COUNTRY FOR LESS THAN 1 YEAR 11 months and few days on date of application. I WAS TOLD THAT ACCORDING TO LAW SHE WOULDNT GET IT AND SHE HAS TO APPLY BY SEPERATELY ON SET(M)
BUT SHE GOT THE ILR STAMPED AS WELL WITH ME ON THE SAME APPLICATION. THIS MIGHT HELP OTHERS WHO ARE IN THE SAME BOAT AS ME.
God bless this forum it is so helpful and supportive. I wish all the applicants all the best and you can write to me for any queries. I will be more than available to help anyone if needed.
calvtan wrote:Hello all,
Just received mine today, ILR on passport with all other documents was received today (in one package), but only collected this evening as was out.... my Porter in the apartment sign for me as usual and through my letter box in my flat...
10 year Long Residence ILR application
Currently on Tier 1 (HSMP extension)
Application sent: 17th November 2010
Application received by UKBA: 18th November 2010
Payment taken: 18th November 2010
Acknowledgement letter: 18th November 2010
Decision made: 24th January 2011 (ILR Dated Stamp) - Liverpool
Passport received: 29th January 2011
Total time: 10.5 weeks
Status: Student (6 yrs) + SEGS (Science & Engineering Graduate Scheme) (1yr) + WP (1 yr active (although was approved for 5 yrs)) + HSMP (2 yrs) + Tier 1 (Before ILR, HSMP Extension)
Total days out (10 yrs period): 480 days
Sent by myself, no representative/lawyer used - just advice/assistance from members here and reference to UKBA website settlement documents
During my student years, there is a period between my undergrad (Bachelor) & Masters, where i stay in as a Visitor (due to delay in arrival of Uni letter). I was in Visitor visa for about 2 months before switching back to Student (Masters degree) - applying back in my home country for my Masters Student Visa.
Hence, Visitor visa is included in the 10 yrs application.
Submitted: SET (O) form, LITUK Cert (Returned), Current Passport, and all old passports, a page of summary of all the dates in and out of country (10 yrs period) as running out of space in the application form
Additional documents (but I don't think they used it as it was intact in my clear pocket folder):
Cover Letter (explaining my achievements last 10 yrs (studies) and my current job)
Master Certificate
HR Letter & My current Employment Manager/Boss Character Reference Letter
3 months Bank Statements (3 months prior to Nov 2010)
Photocopies of all the pages on ALL passports with all the 10 yrs visas (all returned, assuming they do their own photocopies for their record)
Please do not hesitate to contact/message me if I could be help (i.e. in particular Visitor visa, which lots of ppl may have doubt if it was counted or not - and the answer is YES! 10 yrs legal stays (not Visa category based))
No more UK Visa worries at least for a while....!
Thank you everyone who have directly and indirectly help me during my application!
Have a good night everyone...
Congrats to you too.Many thanks!santosh386 wrote:
Hi Calvtancalvtan wrote:Hello all,
Just received mine today, ILR on passport with all other documents was received today (in one package), but only collected this evening as was out.... my Porter in the apartment sign for me as usual and through my letter box in my flat...
10 year Long Residence ILR application
Currently on Tier 1 (HSMP extension)
Application sent: 17th November 2010
Application received by UKBA: 18th November 2010
Payment taken: 18th November 2010
Acknowledgement letter: 18th November 2010
Decision made: 24th January 2011 (ILR Dated Stamp) - Liverpool
Passport received: 29th January 2011
Total time: 10.5 weeks
Status: Student (6 yrs) + SEGS (Science & Engineering Graduate Scheme) (1yr) + WP (1 yr active (although was approved for 5 yrs)) + HSMP (2 yrs) + Tier 1 (Before ILR, HSMP Extension)
Total days out (10 yrs period): 480 days
Sent by myself, no representative/lawyer used - just advice/assistance from members here and reference to UKBA website settlement documents
During my student years, there is a period between my undergrad (Bachelor) & Masters, where i stay in as a Visitor (due to delay in arrival of Uni letter). I was in Visitor visa for about 2 months before switching back to Student (Masters degree) - applying back in my home country for my Masters Student Visa.
Hence, Visitor visa is included in the 10 yrs application.
Submitted: SET (O) form, LITUK Cert (Returned), Current Passport, and all old passports, a page of summary of all the dates in and out of country (10 yrs period) as running out of space in the application form
Additional documents (but I don't think they used it as it was intact in my clear pocket folder):
Cover Letter (explaining my achievements last 10 yrs (studies) and my current job)
Master Certificate
HR Letter & My current Employment Manager/Boss Character Reference Letter
3 months Bank Statements (3 months prior to Nov 2010)
Photocopies of all the pages on ALL passports with all the 10 yrs visas (all returned, assuming they do their own photocopies for their record)
Please do not hesitate to contact/message me if I could be help (i.e. in particular Visitor visa, which lots of ppl may have doubt if it was counted or not - and the answer is YES! 10 yrs legal stays (not Visa category based))
No more UK Visa worries at least for a while....!
Thank you everyone who have directly and indirectly help me during my application!
Have a good night everyone...
Lucky you ..... Many Congratulations and all the best for your future plans .... Best wishes, Kamsantosh386 wrote:SURPRISE SURPRISE SURPRISE......
Got my ILR stamped passport back today. What a relief you feel when you see the stamp is unbelievable.
Took only 11 weeks.
Most imp thing of all, may be it helps other applicants in future..
I APPLIED FOR MY WIFE'S ILR AS WELL WITH MINE ON THE SAME SET(O) FORM EVEN THOUGH SHE WAS HERE IN THIS COUNTRY FOR LESS THAN 1 YEAR 11 months and few days on date of application. I WAS TOLD THAT ACCORDING TO LAW SHE WOULDNT GET IT AND SHE HAS TO APPLY BY SEPERATELY ON SET(M)
BUT SHE GOT THE ILR STAMPED AS WELL WITH ME ON THE SAME APPLICATION. THIS MIGHT HELP OTHERS WHO ARE IN THE SAME BOAT AS ME.
God bless this forum it is so helpful and supportive. I wish all the applicants all the best and you can write to me for any queries. I will be more than available to help anyone if needed.
Hello Kam348,Kam348 wrote:
Hi Calvtan
Many congratulations ...... and thanks for sharing v helpful detailed information.
My case is v similar like you or I feel even less complicated. I have applied 10 years ILR on form SET (O). few questions if you can help: (1) do we need to send the educational docs to cover the progress during student visa period or not? I didn't send with my applications as I wanted to keep docs to minimum possible.
(2) I always submitted postal applications 3-4 weeks in advance for visa extensions and one visa was issued 4 days after previous visa was expired (like visa expired on 30th Nov and new visa issues 4th Dec). I understand my application was valid but my friend confused me by saying I should have sent proof like acknowledge letter or bank statement when money left for that particular application because they refused some1 on that basis rather than checking the records. But I think they should have online record for all this rather than digging the files.... please share the experience .....
(3) 10.5 weeks v encouraging news. as if i see other reviews its taking long time. but I see positive than in your period it was severe snow period + xmas and new year break so it should take 2-3 weeks less for now .... hope so ....
(4) any info re enquiry phone call from caseworker or interview.
Info about my case: Form SET(O)
Posted: 5th Jan 2011
Fee taken: 6th Jan 2011
Ack letter received: 3-4 days later dated 6th Jan 2011
Immigration history:
Student (7 years 2 months) + IGS (1 yr) + Tier 1 HSMP (2 yrs)
no gap, always valid application. no refusal, travelling only 6 visits with lessthan 130 days out in total, never morethan 4 weeks in one trip, in well paid job with council now and have 2 kids born in UK and wife is my dependent joined me in UK since mid 2007. only weak link I can see in my application that I switched my college once and left course in 2nd year but explained in covering letter with my follow up extension (will this be a matter of investigation/ verification??? any comments please).
Thanks in advance and please keep this post going ...
Best wishes to everyone! Regards, Kam
Thanks for your reply.calvtan wrote:Hello Kam348,Kam348 wrote:
Hi Calvtan
Many congratulations ...... and thanks for sharing v helpful detailed information.
My case is v similar like you or I feel even less complicated. I have applied 10 years ILR on form SET (O). few questions if you can help: (1) do we need to send the educational docs to cover the progress during student visa period or not? I didn't send with my applications as I wanted to keep docs to minimum possible.
(2) I always submitted postal applications 3-4 weeks in advance for visa extensions and one visa was issued 4 days after previous visa was expired (like visa expired on 30th Nov and new visa issues 4th Dec). I understand my application was valid but my friend confused me by saying I should have sent proof like acknowledge letter or bank statement when money left for that particular application because they refused some1 on that basis rather than checking the records. But I think they should have online record for all this rather than digging the files.... please share the experience .....
(3) 10.5 weeks v encouraging news. as if i see other reviews its taking long time. but I see positive than in your period it was severe snow period + xmas and new year break so it should take 2-3 weeks less for now .... hope so ....
(4) any info re enquiry phone call from caseworker or interview.
Info about my case: Form SET(O)
Posted: 5th Jan 2011
Fee taken: 6th Jan 2011
Ack letter received: 3-4 days later dated 6th Jan 2011
Immigration history:
Student (7 years 2 months) + IGS (1 yr) + Tier 1 HSMP (2 yrs)
no gap, always valid application. no refusal, travelling only 6 visits with lessthan 130 days out in total, never morethan 4 weeks in one trip, in well paid job with council now and have 2 kids born in UK and wife is my dependent joined me in UK since mid 2007. only weak link I can see in my application that I switched my college once and left course in 2nd year but explained in covering letter with my follow up extension (will this be a matter of investigation/ verification??? any comments please).
Thanks in advance and please keep this post going ...
Best wishes to everyone! Regards, Kam
Many thanks!
To answer your queries:
(1) It is not a requirement, I added only the latest Masters degree, just for my own psychological sake, but I don't think they actually took out from the clear pocket as my post it note was not moved at all (same as my employer letter - post it note attached - not moved - as far as I can remember from when I sent out). While post it notes on the passport, LITUK was removed. I think for long residence, they only require SET(O) form, all passports & LITUK cert (if I am not mistaken)
(2) I will leave this to the expert to answer, I am not very clear about this. I think something involving Section 3C/D, with regards to late application within 10 days is fine.
Please check with the experts.
(3) I hope you get yours soon too, considering the holiday period is over!
(4) Only acknowledgement letter > ILR letter package (with approval)
Hope this helps! All the best!
Best regards,
calvtan
As mentioned earlier, I am not familiar with your query (2).Kam348 wrote:
Thanks for your reply.
re: (2) my application was not late. I submitted 4 weeks (4th Nov) before the expiry (30th Nov) of my visa and money was taken 22 days before (9th Nov) the expiry of visa but new visa (4th Dec) was issued 4 days after the expiry of visa. so as long as i submitted the application in time, they can take even 2-3 months to make decision but I am not sure whether this will affect my current ILR application or not.
Best wishes,
Kamran.
No, it won't matter. You applied IN TIME (although providing evidence would have been good) and even if the caseworker sees it as a gap, it was only 4 days and it only happened once so they should use discretion. Discretion only applies if you have a single gap 10 days maximum.Kam348 wrote:Thanks for your reply.calvtan wrote:Hello Kam348,Kam348 wrote:
Hi Calvtan
Many congratulations ...... and thanks for sharing v helpful detailed information.
My case is v similar like you or I feel even less complicated. I have applied 10 years ILR on form SET (O). few questions if you can help: (1) do we need to send the educational docs to cover the progress during student visa period or not? I didn't send with my applications as I wanted to keep docs to minimum possible.
(2) I always submitted postal applications 3-4 weeks in advance for visa extensions and one visa was issued 4 days after previous visa was expired (like visa expired on 30th Nov and new visa issues 4th Dec). I understand my application was valid but my friend confused me by saying I should have sent proof like acknowledge letter or bank statement when money left for that particular application because they refused some1 on that basis rather than checking the records. But I think they should have online record for all this rather than digging the files.... please share the experience .....
(3) 10.5 weeks v encouraging news. as if i see other reviews its taking long time. but I see positive than in your period it was severe snow period + xmas and new year break so it should take 2-3 weeks less for now .... hope so ....
(4) any info re enquiry phone call from caseworker or interview.
Info about my case: Form SET(O)
Posted: 5th Jan 2011
Fee taken: 6th Jan 2011
Ack letter received: 3-4 days later dated 6th Jan 2011
Immigration history:
Student (7 years 2 months) + IGS (1 yr) + Tier 1 HSMP (2 yrs)
no gap, always valid application. no refusal, travelling only 6 visits with lessthan 130 days out in total, never morethan 4 weeks in one trip, in well paid job with council now and have 2 kids born in UK and wife is my dependent joined me in UK since mid 2007. only weak link I can see in my application that I switched my college once and left course in 2nd year but explained in covering letter with my follow up extension (will this be a matter of investigation/ verification??? any comments please).
Thanks in advance and please keep this post going ...
Best wishes to everyone! Regards, Kam
Many thanks!
To answer your queries:
(1) It is not a requirement, I added only the latest Masters degree, just for my own psychological sake, but I don't think they actually took out from the clear pocket as my post it note was not moved at all (same as my employer letter - post it note attached - not moved - as far as I can remember from when I sent out). While post it notes on the passport, LITUK was removed. I think for long residence, they only require SET(O) form, all passports & LITUK cert (if I am not mistaken)
(2) I will leave this to the expert to answer, I am not very clear about this. I think something involving Section 3C/D, with regards to late application within 10 days is fine.
Please check with the experts.
(3) I hope you get yours soon too, considering the holiday period is over!
(4) Only acknowledgement letter > ILR letter package (with approval)
Hope this helps! All the best!
Best regards,
calvtan
re: (2) my application was not late. I submitted 4 weeks (4th Nov) before the expiry (30th Nov) of my visa and money was taken 22 days before (9th Nov) the expiry of visa but new visa (4th Dec) was issued 4 days after the expiry of visa. so as long as i submitted the application in time, they can take even 2-3 months to make decision but I am not sure whether this will affect my current ILR application or not.
Best wishes,
Kamran.
Many congratulations..santosh386 wrote:SURPRISE SURPRISE SURPRISE......
Got my ILR stamped passport back today. What a relief you feel when you see the stamp is unbelievable.
Took only 11 weeks.
Most imp thing of all, may be it helps other applicants in future..
I APPLIED FOR MY WIFE'S ILR AS WELL WITH MINE ON THE SAME SET(O) FORM EVEN THOUGH SHE WAS HERE IN THIS COUNTRY FOR LESS THAN 1 YEAR 11 months and few days on date of application. I WAS TOLD THAT ACCORDING TO LAW SHE WOULDNT GET IT AND SHE HAS TO APPLY BY SEPERATELY ON SET(M)
BUT SHE GOT THE ILR STAMPED AS WELL WITH ME ON THE SAME APPLICATION. THIS MIGHT HELP OTHERS WHO ARE IN THE SAME BOAT AS ME.
God bless this forum it is so helpful and supportive. I wish all the applicants all the best and you can write to me for any queries. I will be more than available to help anyone if needed.
yusuf944 wrote:Hi
This forum is very helpful and I would like to contribute my ILR experience.
Applied under 10 years rule.
I submitted my application via a solicitor on 29/09/2010.
Acknowledgement letter dated on 30/09/2010.
ILR stamped on the 15/12/2010.
Passport received 10/01/2011 by my solicitor.
I had a gap of 3 days between one renewal.
Wish good luck for every one who is still waiting.
Thanks.
sunmoon wrote:Many congratulations..santosh386 wrote:SURPRISE SURPRISE SURPRISE......
Got my ILR stamped passport back today. What a relief you feel when you see the stamp is unbelievable.
Took only 11 weeks.
Most imp thing of all, may be it helps other applicants in future..
I APPLIED FOR MY WIFE'S ILR AS WELL WITH MINE ON THE SAME SET(O) FORM EVEN THOUGH SHE WAS HERE IN THIS COUNTRY FOR LESS THAN 1 YEAR 11 months and few days on date of application. I WAS TOLD THAT ACCORDING TO LAW SHE WOULDNT GET IT AND SHE HAS TO APPLY BY SEPERATELY ON SET(M)
BUT SHE GOT THE ILR STAMPED AS WELL WITH ME ON THE SAME APPLICATION. THIS MIGHT HELP OTHERS WHO ARE IN THE SAME BOAT AS ME.
God bless this forum it is so helpful and supportive. I wish all the applicants all the best and you can write to me for any queries. I will be more than available to help anyone if needed.
On what category did you apply ?
The caseworker's mistake bring your luck, as long residence category doesn't allow any dependants, dependant should extend their stay as spouse applying through FLR(M) form.santosh386 wrote:sunmoon wrote:Many congratulations..santosh386 wrote:SURPRISE SURPRISE SURPRISE......
Got my ILR stamped passport back today. What a relief you feel when you see the stamp is unbelievable.
Took only 11 weeks.
Most imp thing of all, may be it helps other applicants in future..
I APPLIED FOR MY WIFE'S ILR AS WELL WITH MINE ON THE SAME SET(O) FORM EVEN THOUGH SHE WAS HERE IN THIS COUNTRY FOR LESS THAN 1 YEAR 11 months and few days on date of application. I WAS TOLD THAT ACCORDING TO LAW SHE WOULDNT GET IT AND SHE HAS TO APPLY BY SEPERATELY ON SET(M)
BUT SHE GOT THE ILR STAMPED AS WELL WITH ME ON THE SAME APPLICATION. THIS MIGHT HELP OTHERS WHO ARE IN THE SAME BOAT AS ME.
God bless this forum it is so helpful and supportive. I wish all the applicants all the best and you can write to me for any queries. I will be more than available to help anyone if needed.
On what category did you apply ?
I applied on the 10 year long residence basis
Its true what you say, but mine is not the first case from my solicitor who managed to get these done. He said theres a way to do it and can be done. Its definitely not fluke as he assured me before making the application, I did not believe it myself but lo the result proves he was right.sunmoon wrote:The caseworker's mistake bring your luck, as long residence category doesn't allow any dependants, dependant should extend their stay as spouse applying through FLR(M) form.santosh386 wrote:sunmoon wrote:Many congratulations..santosh386 wrote:SURPRISE SURPRISE SURPRISE......
Got my ILR stamped passport back today. What a relief you feel when you see the stamp is unbelievable.
Took only 11 weeks.
Most imp thing of all, may be it helps other applicants in future..
I APPLIED FOR MY WIFE'S ILR AS WELL WITH MINE ON THE SAME SET(O) FORM EVEN THOUGH SHE WAS HERE IN THIS COUNTRY FOR LESS THAN 1 YEAR 11 months and few days on date of application. I WAS TOLD THAT ACCORDING TO LAW SHE WOULDNT GET IT AND SHE HAS TO APPLY BY SEPERATELY ON SET(M)
BUT SHE GOT THE ILR STAMPED AS WELL WITH ME ON THE SAME APPLICATION. THIS MIGHT HELP OTHERS WHO ARE IN THE SAME BOAT AS ME.
God bless this forum it is so helpful and supportive. I wish all the applicants all the best and you can write to me for any queries. I will be more than available to help anyone if needed.
On what category did you apply ?
I applied on the 10 year long residence basis
I don't think you have many options. As your case depended upon whether the caseworker used discretion or not means that you can't challenge it in court. Officially, the time spent as a dependent of EEA national is not included as time spent for long residence. When you applied, did you have a cover letter asking for discretion? Do you have any social connections?goga wrote:hi
after 1 year I got my passport back with a refusal. I had no gap. I have been living in this country with a mix of 5 years student and 5 years depandant of EEA National. the case work wrote in the refusal that the period I spent as a depandant of EEA national does not count when calculating the long residence period.
I have been talking to lawyers and they said it does. I went to citizen advisor and he said it does but to count the period the case worker has to use the discretion and in my case he did not.
so sad news for me. any suggestion for what m i supposed to do will be helpful
regards
Wow congrats! I wish I will be as lucky as you! You must have had the shortest wait time under this category! The UKBA are really improving things....(pleasant suprise)Eastender14 wrote:Hi guys,
I just came home and found my prepaid envelope with my passport duly stamped with ILR. I applied under the 10 yr rule as follows:
Date applied: 7/12/2010
Ack recd: 13/12/2010 (dated 8/12/10)
ILR rec: 03/02/2011 (Stamped 1/2/2011, PEO Liverpool)
Time taken:7 weeks
10 year: 5.5 student and 4.5 WP
I had a gap of 20 days as i was late in sending my application. Leave was till 31 March, i sent my application on 20 april but i suppose the case worker used his discretion. I was also refused leave as i worked more than 20 hrs as a student , which i won on appeal as i was unaware of this rule in my defence.
I wish you all the best and hope that you receive a positive response soon.
Take care
Seems me you are misguiding the forum. How its possible ? As per guideline the caseworkers use their discretion if there is a gap of up to 10 days, and also you had in breach of the student visa condition by working more than 20 hours/week. So its unbelievable.Eastender14 wrote:Hi guys,
I just came home and found my prepaid envelope with my passport duly stamped with ILR. I applied under the 10 yr rule as follows:
Date applied: 7/12/2010
Ack recd: 13/12/2010 (dated 8/12/10)
ILR rec: 03/02/2011 (Stamped 1/2/2011, PEO Liverpool)
Time taken:7 weeks
10 year: 5.5 student and 4.5 WP
I had a gap of 20 days as i was late in sending my application. Leave was till 31 March, i sent my application on 20 april but i suppose the case worker used his discretion. I was also refused leave as i worked more than 20 hrs as a student , which i won on appeal as i was unaware of this rule in my defence.
I wish you all the best and hope that you receive a positive response soon.
Take care