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Sorry, i cannot help you on this, I am about to apply on the same basis myself and would like to know the answer.lancoalase wrote:Can anyone tell me how long it takes for HO to decide on application for ILR based on seven years child concession.
... unless you find it unacceptable and complain...Kayalami wrote: My experience is that they take as a minimum 12 months to be decided so there is nothing unusual about your wait.
That's why MPs are pretty useless in these issues. The best approach is get the things moving yourself by making a complaint (of course if you have reasons. If they initially quoted you 12 months wait then you cannot really complain until you are well beyond that period...) to the IND Customer Focus Team (formerly INDCU). I think it is the only department that works with the reasonable efficiency within the IND and has the customer-focused attitude. You should get a response within 4 weeks, usually it takes a couple of weeks. If you are persistent enough you should be able to get in touch directly with your caseworker although they will be trying their best not to disclose any contact information, in particular, the direct telephone numbers but it is possible to get their e-mail address but it is still going to be difficult to get them to reply to you!!You may wish to contact your MP for assistance on the matter. Note that his/ her involvement is purely on the lines of 'my constituent enquires as to progress' rather than 'get this sorted now'.
On what basis?Twin wrote: Well...I came into the country at the age of 17,
Sorry, these terms are unfamiliar to me. Are you legally married according to the UK Marriage law?have a 6 year old daughter and in a native law and custom marriage with my partner who is a British citizen.
On what basis?My application was made in June 2004 and till date, i'm still awaiting a response.
Well, you need to give more details on that. What was the basis of your application? What was your status at the time? Are you legally married? How long have you been married?This is getting close to 3yrs wait now. I have been advised to get my solicitor to contact my MP but i'm still very unsure as I don't want my whole wait to go down the drain.
How do they know that? Did they have any Home Office correspondence indicating this? Have you been given copies? What is in them?I have been advised by my solicitor that my case is at Sheffield (whatever that means).
I suggest you take one step at a time. Give more details to us. We will try to suggest what you should do next. Don't just rush and send numerous applications - this will confuse poor Home Office and you will face even longer delays.Now, my question is: As my child will be 7 next year, should I wait till then to ask for an update or should I contact my MP now?
Depends. You need to give more info on your previous immigration history. At the end of the day, remember, you are asking this country to grant you residence and it is their decision at the end of the day. If they do not have resources dealing with your case, you have to wait for them to become available. You can ask them nicely to give your case priority - they will do it for you but you have to find the right approach. Fill us in on more details and we will try to advise you accordingly.Or betterstill, as you have suggested above; make a complaint?
Depending on your situation, you might come under concessions outside the Rules.Oh! By the way, my child is already a British citizen and my partner and I have been together for over 8 years now.
You come accross as a rather sceptical individual. Tell me why anyone would want to have a child and stay in the country for over 7 years all in the name of staying? Common cut some slack will ya!JamesC wrote:I think it would irresponsible of the moderators of this board to try and get the contact details of a case-worker to contact.
I also doubt it will have any effect on the time it will take to resolve the application.
They have not adhered to the Immigration Rules and are considered a low priority, expecially in fairness to those who have obeyed the rules. Unless there are significant compelling or compassionate reasons then I would not waste your time.
Also, if there have been any spurious attempts to fit within the 7 year concession they will be taken into account when making a decision.
J
Wow! Having read your dissection of my post, it is rather daunting now to respond to each and every one but I guess as i've waited close to 3 years now for an answer, it would be unwise to throw in the towel now and return to my country of origin which I have no close relatives in to re-apply. I guess i'll see this through and take whatever hand i'm dealt.Jeff Albright wrote:On what basis?Twin wrote: Well...I came into the country at the age of 17,
Sorry, these terms are unfamiliar to me. Are you legally married according to the UK Marriage law?have a 6 year old daughter and in a native law and custom marriage with my partner who is a British citizen.
On what basis?My application was made in June 2004 and till date, i'm still awaiting a response.
Well, you need to give more details on that. What was the basis of your application? What was your status at the time? Are you legally married? How long have you been married?This is getting close to 3yrs wait now. I have been advised to get my solicitor to contact my MP but i'm still very unsure as I don't want my whole wait to go down the drain.
How do they know that? Did they have any Home Office correspondence indicating this? Have you been given copies? What is in them?I have been advised by my solicitor that my case is at Sheffield (whatever that means).
I suggest you take one step at a time. Give more details to us. We will try to suggest what you should do next. Don't just rush and send numerous applications - this will confuse poor Home Office and you will face even longer delays.Now, my question is: As my child will be 7 next year, should I wait till then to ask for an update or should I contact my MP now?
Depends. You need to give more info on your previous immigration history. At the end of the day, remember, you are asking this country to grant you residence and it is their decision at the end of the day. If they do not have resources dealing with your case, you have to wait for them to become available. You can ask them nicely to give your case priority - they will do it for you but you have to find the right approach. Fill us in on more details and we will try to advise you accordingly.Or betterstill, as you have suggested above; make a complaint?
You always have an option of leaving the UK and apply for entry clearance as a spouse/unmarried partner to come back and you have every chance of being successful in that. This will resolve all your problems within a month, will end up your anxiety of waiting and also take off load from the overstretched Home Office. If you want to stay here and wait - it is your choice.
Depending on your situation, you might come under concessions outside the Rules.Oh! By the way, my child is already a British citizen and my partner and I have been together for over 8 years now.
Best,
Jeff