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by endivolac » Wed May 02, 2012 3:27 pm
Hi tcbrasil (I don't seem to be able to get my posts on this forum to correctly quote previous posts!)
Here what I wrote:
<<<I am writing to you about an immigration matter that is affecting me.
(I took out a paragraph here. It was basically a description of my visa history, personal cirumstances, UKBA references and a short summary of the stage I was at, don't want all details on the net!)
Despite having a straighforward application the application is now entering its 4 month. As we cannot enquire about any application until 6 months has passed, the UKBA will refuse to give any information about the application, such whether it has even been considered yet. The emotional stress this is causing for both of us is severe. Not only can I not work, travel or access non-emergency medical care, we no idea if the application will be successful. I am certain it will, but since we are provided with no information and the process has taken 4 months so far, we are racked with doubt. This is not a free or cheap service provided by the UKBA.
This matter does not affect only me, countless others are stuck in the same bureaucratic limbo. It may be that the application will be approved tomorrow and everything will be fine. But that's the point, there is no information provided at all until a huge amount of time has passed.
Any advice or help you could provide would be greatly appreciated.>>>
This is basically what I wrote, however I also added in details such as my previous visa (in that paragraph I left out). If there are any pressing circumstances such as a need to return home (in my case my passport was going to run out before 6 months had passed) mention them too.
I should point out that it was actually not my MP who dealt with my case personally. It was a representative of the MP's office. But this is the same (the enquiry to the UKBA is made in the MP's name, suppose they get lots of enquiry's). Basically I am trying to say not to worry if someone contacts you that is not your MP, still have the same effect!
For everyone on the forum, if you do write to your MP make sure to include all details (for example if it is not a straightforward case), they can only help you if they have all the info!
I hope this helps tcbrasil, keep us up to date on your app, hope it gets sorted soon!