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Hi Nisha79 - I believe when I phoned up one of the options I was given was related to enrolling biometrics - I then just told the woman when I submitted my application and she got the information sent right out to me.Nisha79 wrote:Hi,
Thanks for the reply, I will call them once more. Can u tell me what exactly should I ask them?
Thanks
emyfraser wrote:Hi Nisha79 - it makes sense that you're not in their system yet because it's when they enter you into the system that you finally get your biometrics letter. I called 7 weeks after submitting my application asking about my letter and they sent it right out. The woman was surprised that I'd waited longer than 4 weeks!Nisha79 wrote:Hi All, this is our timeline:
Application submitted: 7 JULY 2012
Application fee taken: JULY 2012
Acknowledgement received: 18 JULY 2012
Biometrics letter received: WAITING
Biometrics enrolled: WAITING
Documents: WAITING
Biometric permit: WAITING
Its really frustrating, when I call HO they say its not in their system
Would appreciate any advise on how to deal with this.
My timeline:
Application submitted: 18 August 2012
Application fee taken: August 2012
Acknowledgement dated: 21 August 2012
Biometrics letter dated: 28 September 2012
Biometrics enrolled: 5 October 2012 (the day after I received the letter)
Documents: WAITING
Biometric permit: WAITING
do not worry we are all stuck in the same boat i applied in feb 2012 too.Meche83 wrote:my application will count 9 months on 9th of Novernber, even a child is born at the 9th months
Applied on 9th of Feb and i am still waiting, i think i am the only feb applicant, but i will still will not loss hope, still holding on, for does of you who waiting, dont give up,somthing good is about to happen.
I took your advice and called up to ask about my biometrics letter as well as I have not yet recieved it (it's been 6 weeks since I've applied) The lady I spoke with was really nice and when I asked her how long it usually takes to recieve the letter, she told me, " it could be anywhere from 2+ weeks until it's sent out."Hi Nisha79 - I believe when I phoned up one of the options I was given was related to enrolling biometrics - I then just told the woman when I submitted my application and she got the information sent right out to me.
hi, ket congrats first of all.Ket wrote:Hi guys, I was also a february applicant. I did wait like you guys and got frustated. I complained on 8th October and received my passport and visas on 3rd November.
Hi LE80Hi boredwithwaitingHi just stumbled across this board after waiting a frustrating 8 months for my wife's visa to be decided by people playing god. looks like we aren't the only ones. My wife came over from Turkey on a student visa several years ago and we have been married one year yesterday, we contacted our local MP last month who looked into the case but was given no information from the UKBA apart from the usual 'it's being processed'. My wife's mother has been very ill and has spent some time in hospital in Turkey and when we asked if there was any compassionate grounds to speed up the visa we were told this
Quote:
Thank you for your email of 9 October requesting expedition of your constituent’s application of 2 March for travel purposes.
All applications awaiting consideration are currently being handled in date received order and therefore it is currently not possible to specify the exact date of outcome.
While we have every sympathy with Ms Twyman’s situation, unfortunately we cannot grant her request for expedition unless she is willing to withdraw the application if consideration is not immediately possible from the information already held with your clients case. This does not mean that Ms Twyman’s application will be automatically withdrawn, it will wherever possible be considered and outcomed but if the caseworker cannot consider her application before her travel date or in a timely manner then it may be withdrawn in order to meet her travel requirements.
If Ms Twyman is willing to withdraw the application if consideration is not immediately possible from the information already held with her case, she should fill in the enclosed form and fax it to 0114 207 2536. Alternatively, your office can email me a scanned copy of the attached proforma once it has been signed and completed by your constituent and I will then refer it to the relevant team.
As we cannot afford to take the chance on withdrawing from the waiting list, starting again and paying them more money for a job they couldn't do in the first place, looks like we will just have to wait even longer
Thanks for posting this. Was the enlcosed form that they referred to this one? http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... return.doc
TnT-FreaK wrote:I personally haven't contacted my MP as its been 4 months only for my application, less than their 6 months service standard. But I imagine the process is relatively simple. Most MPs prefer an email or contact them through their website. You can find who your MP is by visiting the following website:atim wrote:Hi,TnT-FreaK wrote:Ouch, a year in waiting... That surely is something your MP should try and address as a matter of urgency. All the best, hopefully your wait is over soon.atim wrote:FLR(M) applied in 10/11/2011
Biometrics: 05/12/2011
They asked for some more information about marriage date in 02/02/2012.
The Rest still WAITING.........................................No response yet.
I made a few calls to them. They dont tell anything. Fingers crossed!!!!
On a separate note. Last week we saw a lot of posts with people getting their visas. Anybody with any visa news to share?
I recieved a letter after eleven months this week from Ukba to attend an interview. At last got something from them. Any idea why they have called us for interview and what they are going to ask. Thanks
can you pls tell me how should i contact my MP and what documents should i take with me to MP. should i just take acknowledgment letter?
http://findyourmp.parliament.uk/
In terms of the information they would require it would include:
- Your Home Office Reference Number.
- Your full name and any other names you have used in your correspondence with the Home Office.
- Your full residential address. Your MP needs this for two reasons - to make sure that he/she is your MP and for the UKBA to reference your case.
- The names and addresses of any relevant sponsor or spouse, if applicable.
- A brief summary of your immigration situation, including when you applied to the UKBA and whether or not they have responded to you. It is also useful to include relevant documents for MP to see.
atim wrote:TnT-FreaK wrote:I personally haven't contacted my MP as its been 4 months only for my application, less than their 6 months service standard. But I imagine the process is relatively simple. Most MPs prefer an email or contact them through their website. You can find who your MP is by visiting the following website:atim wrote:Hi,TnT-FreaK wrote:
Ouch, a year in waiting... That surely is something your MP should try and address as a matter of urgency. All the best, hopefully your wait is over soon.
On a separate note. Last week we saw a lot of posts with people getting their visas. Anybody with any visa news to share?
I recieved a letter after eleven months this week from Ukba to attend an interview. At last got something from them. Any idea why they have called us for interview and what they are going to ask. Thanks
can you pls tell me how should i contact my MP and what documents should i take with me to MP. should i just take acknowledgment letter?
http://findyourmp.parliament.uk/
In terms of the information they would require it would include:
- Your Home Office Reference Number.
- Your full name and any other names you have used in your correspondence with the Home Office.
- Your full residential address. Your MP needs this for two reasons - to make sure that he/she is your MP and for the UKBA to reference your case.
- The names and addresses of any relevant sponsor or spouse, if applicable.
- A brief summary of your immigration situation, including when you applied to the UKBA and whether or not they have responded to you. It is also useful to include relevant documents for MP to see.
Normally they invite you for an interview if they have a doubt on your application esp your marriage or partnership! so in a nutshell instead of just refusing your application they want to make sure everything by interviewing you. so go prepared !atim wrote:LONG WAIT IS FINALLY ON A STRANGE NOTE!
Hi, I recieved a letter after eleven months this week from Ukba to attend an interview. At last got something from them. Any idea why they have called us for interview and what they are going to ask. Thanks
hi thanks for replyingKet wrote:Hi Annieak, a sample of my complaint is below. Sorry for delay. Hope you get your documents soon.
My complaint clearly showed that I am not happy with their services and I find long delays and their inability to make the decisions within their published timescales unacceptable etc.
You have been waiting an awful lot as well, being trapped in limbo is causing all those people who are still waiting nothing but inconvenience, frustration and distress. You just have to remind them about yourself.
Thanks TnT Freak, didn't know you sent me this message as I'm just seeing it now.TnT-FreaK wrote:Samestory, I would recommend calling UKBA and requesting your spouse's passport back, that way your application will get onto their system.samestory wrote: "I'm very new here but have been reading posts on here for quite a while. I would like to know if there's a set time between when an FLR(m) application is made and when the biometrics letter is sent. I have received only an acknowledgement letter and no biometrics letter and it's been 12 weeks since I sent in my application. What do I do? This obviously means my application hasn't been passed on to any case worker. Does anyone who made an application after 9th July 2012 have a similar problem? Any useful comments is appreciated."
Reading the link above explains the delay in getting the biometrics invitation letter. I would still appreciate suggestions on what I should do. Thanks.
Our letter arrived after 61 days, so your turn around time does seem to be longer...
findshakil wrote:Hi All, Just bit of update. its 2 nov 2012 and we havnt received bio metric enrollment letter. it is now 2 and half months (over 11 weeks) wait
is anybody in the same boat please share or its just us who applied in august 2012 and not recived anything after aclnowledment letter?