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Post by shribalaji » Mon May 07, 2012 10:25 am

Greenie wrote:The reasons are not 'unknown' the psw category closed and therefore there was a surge in applications before the closure date. Processing times are therefore longer.
Hi, Greenie the 'unknown reasons' he talked about was precisely the last week process. I have been following forum and this thread for almost 6 weeks but the last week process is very slow when compared to others.

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Post by smuhammad84 » Mon May 07, 2012 1:21 pm

aftabkhan812 wrote:
smuhammad84 wrote:Hello, guys, please show up those, who have done biometrics on 19th April and haven't received anything yet :)
You mean 19th March?? Cause I did my biometrics on 14 Apr and am pretty sure that I still have a long wait ahead of me! :-)
You are absolutely right, I meant 19 March :) Mistake!!!

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Post by kapil250 » Mon May 07, 2012 4:56 pm

Shribalaji is right. that's what i meant by unknown reasons.

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Re: FINALLY, the wait is over!

Post by new_beginnings » Mon May 07, 2012 9:54 pm

new_beginnings wrote:This forum has been a huge help and now I want to return the favour. So, here's my timeline:

Application sent: 01/02/2012
Application received: 02/02/12
Biometric letter received: 15/03/12 (dated 12/03/12 I think)
Biometric given: 19/03/12
BRP: 27/04/12
Passport and documents: 02/05/12

Definitely check with DX if you have a delivery, that's how I found out about mine. Good luck to everyone who's waiting to hear from the UKBA.
Also, if you have received your BRP but not your documents yet, you can call UKBA and get the reference number and track it online (unless you've enclosed a prepaid envelope of course).

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Biometrics 19th March

Post by jjavaid » Tue May 08, 2012 1:13 am

Hi - I gave my biometrics on the 19th of March and still haven't got anything back.

This is getting ridiculous now ... Has anyone from the 19th March batch received their documents back? How do I contact DX?

Your help would be much appreciated.

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Re: Biometrics 19th March

Post by smuhammad84 » Tue May 08, 2012 4:53 am

jjavaid wrote:Hi - I gave my biometrics on the 19th of March and still haven't got anything back.

This is getting ridiculous now ... Has anyone from the 19th March batch received their documents back? How do I contact DX?

Your help would be much appreciated.
You are not alone, me too ;) However, be patient and hopefully you'll get them TODAY, Inshallah!!!

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Biometri given on 28/03/2012 @ Aberdeen post office.

Post by vinayak.nandi » Tue May 08, 2012 11:27 am

Guys here is my application to UKBA:

Application Dropped: 28/02/2012
Ack Received: 8/03/2012 (dated 03/03/2012)

Biometric letter: 27/03/2012 (dated 23/03/2012)
Biometric given: 28/03/2012 (@ post office Aberdeen)

After that nothing heard from UKBA.

is anybody as exact same situation like me..??

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Re: Biometri given on 28/03/2012 @ Aberdeen post office.

Post by kashyapgada » Tue May 08, 2012 12:15 pm

Same Here. Bio Submitted on 28th March. No news Yet!
vinayak.nandi wrote:Guys here is my application to UKBA:

Application Dropped: 28/02/2012
Ack Received: 8/03/2012 (dated 03/03/2012)

Biometric letter: 27/03/2012 (dated 23/03/2012)
Biometric given: 28/03/2012 (@ post office Aberdeen)

After that nothing heard from UKBA.

is anybody as exact same situation like me..??

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Biometrics submitted on 20th March,2012

Post by pswtookages » Tue May 08, 2012 12:21 pm

Hi all,

My psw visa application took 100 days, excluding the waiting time for brp card. This forum has been very useful for me throughout these days. I'd like to say thank you to each and everyone who's been participating and updating timeline of your application. So as to return the favour, I'd like to update the timeline of my application:

Application sent: 28 Jan 2012
Biometric letter received: 14 Mar 2012 (dated 10 Mar 2012)
Biometric given: 20 Mar 2012 (at Cardiff Public Enquiry Office)
Passport and documents: 08 May 2012 (dated 03 May 2012)
BRP: Waiting (hopefully I'll get it very soon...)

Best of luck to each and everyone of you not only for your visa but also for your job hunting......

Cheers!

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Re: Biometrics 19th March

Post by smuhammad84 » Tue May 08, 2012 1:14 pm

smuhammad84 wrote:
jjavaid wrote:Hi - I gave my biometrics on the 19th of March and still haven't got anything back.

This is getting ridiculous now ... Has anyone from the 19th March batch received their documents back? How do I contact DX?

Your help would be much appreciated.
You are not alone, me too ;) However, be patient and hopefully you'll get them TODAY, Inshallah!!!
Send an email to tracking@securemail.co.uk with your name and post code, so that to find out if you have an item to be delivered to. So far I have nothing yet according to their response. Please let me know your status!!!

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Re: Biometri given on 28/03/2012 @ Aberdeen post office.

Post by shribalaji » Tue May 08, 2012 1:23 pm

kashyapgada wrote:Same Here. Bio Submitted on 28th March. No news Yet!
vinayak.nandi wrote:Guys here is my application to UKBA:

Application Dropped: 28/02/2012
Ack Received: 8/03/2012 (dated 03/03/2012)

Biometric letter: 27/03/2012 (dated 23/03/2012)
Biometric given: 28/03/2012 (@ post office Aberdeen)

After that nothing heard from UKBA.

is anybody as exact same situation like me..??
Welcome on board so we are the guys given biometric on 28th! Nice, my letter dated 21st March given at Earl's court. Hope so we'll get by next week if UKBA woke up and trigger the progress by this week.

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Re: Biometrics submitted on 20th March,2012

Post by ummer2000 » Tue May 08, 2012 1:33 pm

pswtookages wrote:Hi all,

My psw visa application took 100 days, excluding the waiting time for brp card. This forum has been very useful for me throughout these days. I'd like to say thank you to each and everyone who's been participating and updating timeline of your application. So as to return the favour, I'd like to update the timeline of my application:

Application sent: 28 Jan 2012
Biometric letter received: 14 Mar 2012 (dated 10 Mar 2012)
Biometric given: 20 Mar 2012 (at Cardiff Public Enquiry Office)
Passport and documents: 08 May 2012 (dated 03 May 2012)
BRP: Waiting (hopefully I'll get it very soon...)

Best of luck to each and everyone of you not only for your visa but also for your job hunting......

Cheers!
Congrates mate

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Post by ummer2000 » Tue May 08, 2012 3:44 pm

shribalaji wrote:
ummer2000 wrote:
shribalaji wrote:
moirareggie wrote:UPDATE: my complete timeline
Application sent: 31st January 2012
Fee deducted: 6th February 2012
Acknowledgement received: Never
Biometrics Invitation received: 15th March 2012, dated 10th March
Biometrics enrolled: 23rd March 2012 (Camden High Street)
BRP delivery 1st attempt: 25th April 2012
BRP received: 27th April (Issued on the 21st April)
Documents: 27th April 2012

I literally got my documents a few minutes after posting my last update. Unfortunately my laptop crashed before I could post so I am using a friends' to update you guys.
I hope so this week will be the last week for 20th March applicants

Guys have you noted that they processed Biometric done on 23rd ? So they are processing application based on their biometric letter date. Moirareggie received letter dated 10th March but enrolled on 23rd that's why he got it earlier. what do you guys think ?
sounds good mate but I received my biometrics invitation on 17th March dated 14 March and i submitted biometrics on 20th March and nothing yet.
What it means now :)
Don't worry buddy, compare it with other biometric invitation letter date anyhow you'll get by next week for 90%. Pity on me my biometric letter dated 21st way to go f UKBA. Keep us posted, cheers.


I hope so this week will be the last week for 20th March applicants. :)

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Re: psw

Post by shresta » Tue May 08, 2012 6:31 pm

shresta wrote:my timeline for PSW

Date of application sent: 21 feb 2012
application received: 22 feb 2012
Acknowledment received: 5th march 2012
Biometrics invitation letter: 23rd march 2012
Biometrics enroilled: 23rd march 2012 in Holborn post office
London with 1 dependent
documents: waiting
Biometric card : waiting


iam waiting eagerly for passport and documents.i need to go to my home country by may 16th its urgent.can any1 suggest when i can recieve my visa documents.

Please friends update ur timeline if u receive ur documents who gave biometrics after 19th march.i cannot bear this tention.

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UKBA staff on strike?

Post by shribalaji » Tue May 08, 2012 9:15 pm

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/may/0 ... ion-strike

Did any one know? Is it true UKBA staff ready for strike ?

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Re: UKBA staff on strike?

Post by smuhammad84 » Wed May 09, 2012 3:17 am

shribalaji wrote:http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/may/0 ... ion-strike

Did any one know? Is it true UKBA staff ready for strike ?
hmmm... this wasn't enough!!!

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Post by breakingaway » Wed May 09, 2012 7:58 am

my biometrics were given on March 16th in Oxford St. Aldate's post office. I have heard nothing since, no BRP no documents returned. I am legally allowed to work for 4 months "while my visa is being processed"- and I am coming up on 4 months.....I am not sure how to proceed if my visa does not arrive before the 4 months are up. Is anyone else in a similar situation? Have you called the UKBa and gotten any sort of allowance to continue working while the visa (slower than paint drying) is processed?

Grateful for any advice or info,
Jessica

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Post by Greenie » Wed May 09, 2012 8:06 am

Why do you think you can only work for 4 months whilst your application is beaming processed? If you had permission to work as a student and made your psw application before your leave expired you can continue to work whilst the application is under consideration. There is not a limit of 4 months.

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Post by daisydee456 » Wed May 09, 2012 9:16 am

Updated timeline

Application sent :27th Jan
Biometrics given : 19th March
Documents : 5th May
BRP: 9th May

It's been a long journey guys, finally it has come to an end. For those who havent received anything hang in there, you'll get your docs and BRP.
Thanks to all for the kind words.

Im off to sunny Ghana! :D

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4 month cap on working while PSW is in process

Post by breakingaway » Wed May 09, 2012 9:55 am

I was told by the UKBA when i called to inquire months ago and have read vague information about the 4 month cap- example of vague info here: http://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/stu ... yworkvisa/

and here:

http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/fms/MRSite/p ... 0notes.pdf

If anyone has any pertinent info let me know....I will attempt to call the UKBA and ask now that I am creeping up on 4 months.

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Re: Biometrics submitted on 20th March,2012

Post by pswtookages » Wed May 09, 2012 9:55 am

ummer2000 wrote:
pswtookages wrote:Hi all,

My psw visa application took 100 days, excluding the waiting time for brp card. This forum has been very useful for me throughout these days. I'd like to say thank you to each and everyone who's been participating and updating timeline of your application. So as to return the favour, I'd like to update the timeline of my application:

Application sent: 28 Jan 2012
Biometric letter received: 14 Mar 2012 (dated 10 Mar 2012)
Biometric given: 20 Mar 2012 (at Cardiff Public Enquiry Office)
Passport and documents: 08 May 2012 (dated 03 May 2012)
BRP: Waiting (hopefully I'll get it very soon...)

Best of luck to each and everyone of you not only for your visa but also for your job hunting......

Cheers!
Congrates mate
Thanks, mate!

I've just got my BRP as well. Here is my updated timeline:

Application sent: 28 Jan 2012
Biometric letter received: 14 Mar 2012 (dated 10 Mar 2012)
Biometric given: 20 Mar 2012 (at Cardiff Public Enquiry Office)
Passport and documents: 08 May 2012 (dated 03 May 2012)
BRP: 09 May 2012 (visa expiry date: 03 May 2014)

My waiting is over!!!!! Good luck to everyone!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D

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Re: Biometrics submitted on 20th March,2012

Post by Tier 4 » Wed May 09, 2012 11:02 am

pswtookages wrote: BRP: 09 May 2012 (visa expiry date: 03 May 2014)
Well, that’s quite strange because I think they start visa date the day they received application. Anyways you never know.

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Post by rabh » Wed May 09, 2012 12:24 pm

As per the forum, it seems those who applied from the last week of January till February first week, got their things back last week and are still getting this week as well except may be for few lucky ones.

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Post by ummer2000 » Wed May 09, 2012 1:10 pm

Please everyone who submited biometrics on 20th March, update their status.
Many Thanks

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hey

Post by jack3999 » Wed May 09, 2012 1:29 pm

rabh wrote:As per the forum, it seems those who applied from the last week of January till February first week, got their things back last week and are still getting this week as well except may be for few lucky ones.
i submited my biometrics in march 15 ,,applied in feb 4 th but nthg heared from UKBA

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