General discussion after BC and Passport application

[Nazia88]

I've now entered my 15th week of waiting. I am sick. :'(
Called this morning, still in queue.

What annoys me the most is the deliberate LIE the operators tell in order to avoid having to justify the delay. They say "The average is 6 months" when we all know that while some applications CAN take 6 months, the average is not 6 months, more like 8-10 weeks. But by saying so they instantly make a huge delay look normal when in fact it is not.

They are worthless.

Hi Danielle how are you...i know its very annoys what exect date you have applied.

[daniash]

Hi Danielle how are you...i know its very annoys what exect date you have applied.

10th May...... thanks for the support

I have just done some rough statistical analysis of the waiting times data we have (for May applicants).
It does seem to me that the applications are divided into two groups. I don't know what the criteria to be assigned to each group are, but that's the way it seems to be.

The first group, the 'fast track' group, seems to average 52 days give or take 7 days.
The second group, the 'slow' group, seems to average 81 days give or take 14 days.

I have now waited 99 days, which puts me at the very top of waiting times. I'm sure there are other people who have been waiting roughly the same as me, but there aren't many who have been waiting for more. Apart from an example of a January application still pending, for which I feel really sorry.

I know that the phone operators will never tell me any details or reasons, but do you guys have any idea whether I can request a detailed update by letter? Anybody had any success with that?

[daniash]

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[gorayah]

Hi Danielle how are you...i know its very annoys what exect date you have applied.

10th May...... thanks for the support

I have just done some rough statistical analysis of the waiting times data we have (for May applicants).
It does seem to me that the applications are divided into two groups. I don't know what the criteria to be assigned to each group are, but that's the way it seems to be.

The first group, the 'fast track' group, seems to average 52 days give or take 7 days.
The second group, the 'slow' group, seems to average 81 days give or take 14 days.

I have now waited 99 days, which puts me at the very top of waiting times. I'm sure there are other people who have been waiting roughly the same as me, but there aren't many who have been waiting for more. Apart from an example of a January application still pending, for which I feel really sorry.

I know that the phone operators will never tell me any details or reasons, but do you guys have any idea whether I can request a detailed update by letter? Anybody had any success with that?

Daniash. Have patience. You are not the only one who is waiting. I am standing with you as well. (Applied on 11th)

[skr27]

it look like the number of approvals has slow down even further. Very few news of approvals... hope for an end to this desperate wait for many of us soon.

[rnr79]

just to bring this to the top of the list

[Nazia88]

it look like the number of approvals has slow down even further. Very few news of approvals... hope for an end to this desperate wait for many of us soon.

yepp

[daniash]

Thanks gorayah.
I'm sorry that you're waiting long but it's at least good to know that you're not alone.
I hope we don't have much longer to wait.
This bloody application has completely destroyed all the plans I had made for this year. I hope that everything will be well in the end.
x

[Nazia88]

Thanks gorayah.
I'm sorry that you're waiting long but it's at least good to know that you're not alone.
I hope we don't have much longer to wait.
This bloody application has completely destroyed all the plans I had made for this year. I hope that everything will be well in the end.
x

hope so fingercrossed

[skr27]

Hope I have got everyone's name here (only up to end of June). I wish everyone good luck and hope to see everyone out of this list soon.

April 2011
raja_no_1
giz

May 2011
Sam_London
pkalluri
lasam
daniash
Sonya24
ILR_Applicant_UK
sushdmehta
sidra4015
wezhira
Gm09
perm55
Nazia88
Jamesinderby

June 2011
Sherry101
kuralular
newsairam
Sudhirdige
Osteophytes
AALI24
krazydude
parioshah
PK
skr27
Mego_1980
sfjeelani
YVRtoLHR
bohrasa
Junaidbinyasin

[rnr79]

I know what one of the member said is totally wrong... no one can decide what is litter and what is not...

but guys...please dont take me wrong...lets discuss all the stuff here and please leave the other thread purely for timelines...it definitely worked untill now....so let us continie discussing here.....

some times its very easy to put comment on the other threadline but the more we keep comments here every one will follow that...and as the other thread is with only timelines then new members will think before adding any comments there...

[Nazia88]

i agreed with you rnr79 i post few comments there aswel but i wont do that again and coz this thread is for general discussion but ti should be sticky

[1664]

i agreed with you rnr79 i post few comments there aswel but i wont do that again and coz this thread is for general discussion but ti should be sticky

You can't help post on the sticky as some people naively post their questions up on there and may not be aware of the general discussion post.

[rnr79]

i agreed with you rnr79 i post few comments there aswel but i wont do that again and coz this thread is for general discussion but ti should be sticky

You can't help post on the sticky as some people naively post their questions up on there and may not be aware of the general discussion post.

Yes and some people say there is a litter on that thread and they keep talking about others writing there...you know which person i am pointing out to ...

If that person wants others not to write anything they he should start himself...ok the first post he wanted to get his message through (though the tone was not correct) but at least he should stop posting anything there and then only he has right to say others...and in fact see how many comments are generating after his post....so who is contributing to the so called LITTER

[1664]

i agreed with you rnr79 i post few comments there aswel but i wont do that again and coz this thread is for general discussion but ti should be sticky

You can't help post on the sticky as some people naively post their questions up on there and may not be aware of the general discussion post.

Yes and some people say there is a litter on that thread and they keep talking about others writing there...you know which person i am pointing out to ...

If that person wants others not to write anything they he should start himself...ok the first post he wanted to get his message through (though the tone was not correct) but at least he should stop posting anything there and then only he has right to say others...and in fact see how many comments are generating after his post....so who is contributing to the so called LITTER

haha rnr79 I know whom you are pointing to..as they say charity begins at home! I guess that person likes to add to the "litter"..
Also there are others who cowardily send private messages asking you not to comment... pfft!

[shs213]

Has anyone noticed HO picked up pace this week with people receiving letters/money being taken or is it just me?

Looking at the Nat thread - couple of ppl had recvd thier approvals and money debited - which is good KPI of HO doing somthing rgt

Must admit, it was difficult to find the relevant posts in the sticky given the amount of general discussions gone in there - so I support everyone's suggestions to avoid general chit-chats in the sticky!

1664/Vipul - did you guys hear anytihng from IPS, I got my docs returned y'day...

[1664]

Has anyone noticed HO picked up pace this week with people receiving letters/money being taken or is it just me?

Looking at the Nat thread - couple of ppl had recvd thier approvals and money debited - which is good KPI of HO doing somthing rgt

Must admit, it was difficult to find the relevant posts in the sticky given the amount of general discussions gone in there - so I support everyone's suggestions to avoid general chit-chats in the sticky!

1664/Vipul - did you guys hear anytihng from IPS, I got my docs returned y'day...

Hi Shs213 - I haven't heard anything yet.
When did you apply again?Did you also get the interview letter y'day?Also do you know which IPS centre had your application reached?

[shs213]

Hi Shs213 - I haven't heard anything yet.
When did you apply again?Did you also get the interview letter y'day?Also do you know which IPS centre had your application reached?

Applied on 8th, docs reach Peterborough on 11th, passport & nat certificate arrived y'day...

I called IPS without the barcode number to ask if they already posted the interview invitation. DIDnt get anywhere without the barcode

I will go home and call tonight before 8pm; I have a weird feeling I've misplaced the letter containing the barcode...

[1664]

Hi Shs213 - I haven't heard anything yet.
When did you apply again?Did you also get the interview letter y'day?Also do you know which IPS centre had your application reached?

Applied on 8th, docs reach Peterborough on 11th, passport & nat certificate arrived y'day...

I called IPS without the barcode number to ask if they already posted the interview invitation. DIDnt get anywhere without the barcode

I will go home and call tonight before 8pm; I have a weird feeling I've misplaced the letter containing the barcode...

yours is gone to peterborough too...
Didd't they send you a letter when they sent you the docs back? If you have then use the ref num instead?

[shs213]

yours is gone to peterborough too...
Didd't they send you a letter when they sent you the docs back? If you have then use the ref num instead?

There was a little note to say your stuff is being progress... bla... returning ur docs here with... dont recall seeing a ref no in that...

I asked them if can confirm any other security Qs, the lady said NO! she was helpful though, said office open till night and to call back...

I will call tonight if i have time, if not - no big deal...

the letter might even be in the post by now... My wife's nat is still on-going, so its not like i get the passport and my journey ends

[1664]

yours is gone to peterborough too...
Didd't they send you a letter when they sent you the docs back? If you have then use the ref num instead?

There was a little note to say your stuff is being progress... bla... returning ur docs here with... dont recall seeing a ref no in that...

I asked them if can confirm any other security Qs, the lady said NO! she was helpful though, said office open till night and to call back...

I will call tonight if i have time, if not - no big deal...

the letter might even be in the post by now... My wife's nat is still on-going, so its not like i get the passport and my journey ends

Ok good luck with that

I just called them - my application is under examination and I should receive a letter before next week friday.

[vipul1981]

I just called as well. same response.

[Nazia88]

Hi guyz

i need to ask one question and its meaning

i just called homeoffice and again asked about my job he said clearly dont need to send any letter coz we have nothing to do with your occupation coz we got noted here on the system so dont need to send any letter untill requested. then i asked where is my application stand at the moment its on the top of Q or not

he answered. because your application is nearly 3 mounth now its not in the Q and its in the process and under consideration and we will write and tell me if we need anything or we wirite you to tell you the decision

any idea its been allowcated CW or not

[1664]

Hi guyz

i need to ask one question and its meaning

i just called homeoffice and again asked about my job he said clearly dont need to send any letter coz we have nothing to do with your occupation coz we got noted here on the system so dont need to send any letter untill requested. then i asked where is my application stand at the moment its on the top of Q or not

he answered. because your application is nearly 3 mounth now its not in the Q and its in the process and under consideration and we will write and tell me if we need anything or we wirite you to tell you the decision

any idea its been allowcated CW or not

Sounds like its under consideration and may be not long to go before you hear something....Good Luck

[Camellia]

Having applied in end of april still awaiting.What do you want me to say?

I will cheer you up, my husband applied in the middle of March and we are still waiting. Patience is a virtue