Hi All -
I have been lurking here for the last 5 months - I was too nervous/stressed to discuss my situation - but I know how helpful it is to have a timeline on the waiting (which is why I was lurking!) - The Currier tried to deliver my BRP yesterday but I wasn't in, so he is scheduled to come tomorrow and I had my passport/documents in the post today!! Hurray!
My timeline
Date Docs sent: 18/01/12
Date Ack. Letter received: 26/01/12
Date biometrics booking letter received: 01/03/12
Date biometrics enrolled (at Holborn post office): 03/03/12
Date BRP received: Currier tried to deliver 13/06/12 - scheduled for delivery 15/06/12
Date Docs received: 14/06/12
Switching from Tier 1 PSW - expired 11/03/12
FYI - I wrote to my MP from advice on this posting board on 16/05/12 - she called the home office on 18/05/12 They said to wait 10 days. I wrote her again on 6/6/12, she wrote me a second time and said they told her 'The UKBA are trying to resolve all outstanding applications as quickly as possible and you will be contacted by the relevant case working team, should they require any additional information.' Which wasn't very helpful and as everyone else who applied January time is also had their stuff back this week I am not sure it had an effect. However, it calmed my nerves as I felt that someone was looking out for me and I would recommend doing it once you hit the 4 month mark.
I also recommend doing the same day service as this experience has been a nightmare and makes it into the top of my list as the worst 5 months in my life (although all of my visa experiences so far have been a nightmare and although this one took 5 months and was the longest - so far it has been the one I was most confident of and with the least problems). I know in two years time when I apply for ILR I will defiantly do same day. It is worth the extra money.
If anyone has any questions let me know, I will answer them if I can. Right now I am just so happy!
