More than one ILTR applications

[Feb4]

I have two applications currently pending with the UKBA. I qualify in two categories. I submitted Application 1 three weeks before my leave to remain (LTR) expired.

In the 3 weeks to the day my LTR expired, I worried constantly that the UKBA could, for some reason, return Application 1 as invalid AFTER the expiry of my LTR, therefore making me an overstayer. Many fora on the internet contain stories of applicants who surprisingly had their applications returned as invalid after the expiry of their LTR, even though they believed they were extra careful in filling their applications, causing them great distress.

On the day my LTR expired, I couldn\'t bear this thought and hurriedly filled Application 2 and posted it on the same day (in-time application). My reasoning was that it was less likely for the two applications to be returned as invalid.

But now I am worried. What are the implications of having two applications pending with the UKBA? Application 1 has a faster average decision time and I'm worried Application 2 will delay when I receive a decision. It's been nearly 3 months. Should I withdraw application 2? Help!

[Gregarious]

I have two applications currently pending with the UKBA. I qualify in two categories. I submitted Application 1 three weeks before my leave to remain (LTR) expired.

In the 3 weeks to the day my LTR expired, I worried constantly that the UKBA could, for some reason, return Application 1 as invalid AFTER the expiry of my LTR, therefore making me an overstayer. Many fora on the internet contain stories of applicants who surprisingly had their applications returned as invalid after the expiry of their LTR, even though they believed they were extra careful in filling their applications, causing them great distress.

On the day my LTR expired, I couldn\'t bear this thought and hurriedly filled Application 2 and posted it on the same day (in-time application). My reasoning was that it was less likely for the two applications to be returned as invalid.

But now I am worried. What are the implications of having two applications pending with the UKBA? Application 1 has a faster average decision time and I'm worried Application 2 will delay when I receive a decision. It's been nearly 3 months. Should I withdraw application 2? Help!

Really surprised with your rapid action without knowing the actual law. I have never listened such a case held in UK. My personal opinion is that you must call them and clarify them; and tell any authentic reason.