10 years long residence applications

[verycute]

Alhamdulillah my passport and docs were returned today. ILR granted on the 18th of December. I am waiting for the BRP, which I think will arrive tomorrow. Here is my timeline again.

Applied: 20th July 2012, received by HO 23rd July
Acknowlegement letter: dated 8th August, received by me 14th August.
Biometric invitation: dated 9th November, received 13th November and enrolled on the 14th.
ILR granted: 18th December, docs received 20th December (I sent a special delivery envelope when I applied).
BRP: awaited.

I sent life in the UK pass letter, employment letter and payslip with my application.

I hope this gives hope to others. It took 18 weeks to receive my biometric invitation and ILR granted just 4 weeks after. Don't worry about not receiving biometrics early.
I have found so much hope and comfort from being part of this forum. My timeline is very similar to Joolz so when he/she received their ILR last week I believed mine would come soon too. Thank you to everyone who shared their story. You don't know whose sanity you are saving.

[Spidery_thread]

MashAllah great news Verycute.

Excatly 5 months, thanks to an efficient case worker.

Congrates...

[xpert2013]

Hi guys ,
I need a advise from you that I am going to apply indefinite leave to remain on the basis of 10 years long residency in January 2013 , currently I am on Tier 1 general visa along with wife and 5 years old daughter born in UK . We have almost 2 and half years visa left on Tier 1 general . I am now confused that whether I will apply only my ILR on SET(O) form and wait for my ILR and apply for my wife FLR(M) and for daughter British Nationality OR I have to apply for all of my dependants along with my application definitely my will be SET(o) and dependants will be FLR(M) .

Would anyone advise me what option is suitable for me and that will not make any legal problems in future .

[Spidery_thread]

Hi guys ,
I need a advise from you that I am going to apply indefinite leave to remain on the basis of 10 years long residency in January 2013 , currently I am on Tier 1 general visa along with wife and 5 years old daughter born in UK . We have almost 2 and half years visa left on Tier 1 general . I am now confused that whether I will apply only my ILR on SET(O) form and wait for my ILR and apply for my wife FLR(M) and for daughter British Nationality OR I have to apply for all of my dependants along with my application definitely my will be SET(o) and dependants will be FLR(M) .

Would anyone advise me what option is suitable for me and that will not make any legal problems in future .

@xpert2013,

Apply for your ILR first, as your wife and daughter already have leave to remain, its best once you have ILR, you can apply for your wife on FLR(M) on a premium service(if you wish).
No need add your daughter in FLR(M) she can apply on MN1(register as British Citizen) as soon as you get ILR.

[khanjaan]

Hi guys ,
I need a advise from you that I am going to apply indefinite leave to remain on the basis of 10 years long residency in January 2013 , currently I am on Tier 1 general visa along with wife and 5 years old daughter born in UK . We have almost 2 and half years visa left on Tier 1 general . I am now confused that whether I will apply only my ILR on SET(O) form and wait for my ILR and apply for my wife FLR(M) and for daughter British Nationality OR I have to apply for all of my dependants along with my application definitely my will be SET(o) and dependants will be FLR(M) .

Would anyone advise me what option is suitable for me and that will not make any legal problems in future .

@xpert2013,

Apply for your ILR first, as your wife and daughter already have leave to remain, its best once you have ILR, you can apply for your wife on FLR(M) on a premium service(if you wish).
No need add your daughter in FLR(M) she can apply on MN1(register as British Citizen) as soon as you get ILR.

100% agree with spidery good advice

[khanjaan]

Just wanted to know how many chances are there of refusal after biometrics because biometrics is not guarantee that you will get a visa

[Damanisshallo]

Biometric invitation is only sent after validating your application form. In theory it's a first step.

[Spidery_thread]

Just wanted to know how many chances are there of refusal after biometrics because biometrics is not guarantee that you will get a visa

It depends on individual application, as none are alike.

[amjadleeds]

Hi everyone,

I applied ILR on basis of 10 years rule, In 2005 case was made against me that you working in breach and not studying due to complaint of one of relative. I m keeping in short case start March 2005 and settle in Dec 2007, my leave expired in March 2006 , I applied for extension even my case was in Court but they not consider due to applied ten day late plus due to case was in court. But after providing all evidences and on full hearing HO took case back and allow me any application you will make will be consider in lane with law. They paid me 10 thousand ex-gradita payment too, if case in court your previous status as it is until final decision , in my case HO took case back, my leave 2005 was valid until decision date ?
Your views will be highly appreciate, I applied ILR OCT 2012 and bio metric done as well, Currently I am on Tier1 valid until April 2013
Please advice me

Regards

Anjum

[Spidery_thread]

Hi everyone,

I applied ILR on basis of 10 years rule, In 2005 case was made against me that you working in breach and not studying due to complaint of one of relative. I m keeping in short case start March 2005 and settle in Dec 2007, my leave expired in March 2006 , I applied for extension even my case was in Court but they not consider due to applied ten day late plus due to case was in court. But after providing all evidences and on full hearing HO took case back and allow me any application you will make will be consider in lane with law. They paid me 10 thousand ex-gradita payment too, if case in court your previous status as it is until final decision , in my case HO took case back, my leave 2005 was valid until decision date ?
Your views will be highly appreciate, I applied ILR OCT 2012 and bio metric done as well, Currently I am on Tier1 valid until April 2013
Please advice me

Regards

Anjum

As long as you appealed in the tribunal with in 10 working days of refusal, your leave extended by operation of law(section 3C).

And it continues until the final decision is made by First Tier Tribunal(Lower Immigration Court). Your status was legal during that period and your leave was valid until the decision.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

[amjadleeds]

Hi everyone,

I applied ILR on basis of 10 years rule, In 2005 case was made against me that you working in breach and not studying due to complaint of one of relative. I m keeping in short case start March 2005 and settle in Dec 2007, my leave expired in March 2006 , I applied for extension even my case was in Court but they not consider due to applied ten day late plus due to case was in court. But after providing all evidences and on full hearing HO took case back and allow me any application you will make will be consider in lane with law. They paid me 10 thousand ex-gradita payment too, if case in court your previous status as it is until final decision , in my case HO took case back, my leave 2005 was valid until decision date ?
Your views will be highly appreciate, I applied ILR OCT 2012 and bio metric done as well, Currently I am on Tier1 valid until April 2013
Please advice me

Regards

Anjum

As long as you appealed in the tribunal with in 10 working days of refusal, your leave extended by operation of law(section 3C).

And it continues until the final decision is made by First Tier Tribunal(Lower Immigration Court). Your status was legal during that period and your leave was valid until the decision.
Hi thank for reply.

My case went to High court during judicial review HO took case back , which was started in 2005 and solve in 2007, during case leave was valid until March 2006, try to extend during March but applied ten day late , refused due to case was in court and ten day late.In my case Section 3C applicable ?

Your further advice will appreciated


http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

[amjadleeds]

uote="Spidery_thread"]

Hi everyone,

I applied ILR on basis of 10 years rule, In 2005 case was made against me that you working in breach and not studying due to complaint of one of relative. I m keeping in short case start March 2005 and settle in Dec 2007, my leave expired in March 2006 , I applied for extension even my case was in Court but they not consider due to applied ten day late plus due to case was in court. But after providing all evidences and on full hearing HO took case back and allow me any application you will make will be consider in lane with law. They paid me 10 thousand ex-gradita payment too, if case in court your previous status as it is until final decision , in my case HO took case back, my leave 2005 was valid until decision date ?
Your views will be highly appreciate, I applied ILR OCT 2012 and bio metric done as well, Currently I am on Tier1 valid until April 2013
Please advice me

Regards

Anjum

As long as you appealed in the tribunal with in 10 working days of refusal, your leave extended by operation of law(section 3C).

And it continues until the final decision is made by First Tier Tribunal(Lower Immigration Court). Your status was legal during that period and your leave was valid until the decision.
Hi thank for reply.

My case went to High court during judicial review HO took case back , which was started in 2005 and solve in 2007, during case leave was valid until March 2006, try to extend during March but applied ten day late , refused due to case was in court and ten day late.In my case Section 3C applicable ?

Your further advice will appreciated


http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary[/quote]

[Spidery_thread]

Anjum I can't guarantee that Section 3C applied to your case unless one reads all of your documents.

When the case was brought against you by HO, did they curtail(cancel) your previous leave?

What did you obtain the leave which expired in March 2006?

Did you request your SAR file from HO before applying for ILR?

[amjadleeds]

[quote="Spidery_thread"]Anjum I can't guarantee that Section 3C applied to your case unless one reads all of your documents.

When the case was brought against you by HO, did they curtail(cancel) your previous leave?

What did you obtain the leave which expired in March 2006?

Did you request your SAR file from HO before applying for ILR?[/quote

Hi,
They suppose to Revoke my leave, but they didn't because they want to revoke my other family member leave too like my wife and son, but before this thing happen and set moving direction, Tribunal accept my application allow me to carry on my study, on bail , then case carry on on first hearing decision was against me, then full High court hearing by providing all my wage slips and letter from my head of department , plus other evidences, they took case back and pay me ex-gradia payment too.
I got leave in Nov 2007, but I applied in March 2006 only ten day late because my solicitor realise quite late that my leave was valid, even they gave me letter I can work 20 hours during week in 2005.
SAR says nothing clear HO lost some data
My family with in UK last 8 years, I have own house, Own business, in term of private life section.
But my concern if due to any reason not allow me ILR my visa going to finish in April 2013 and I havn't apply for my family with ILR application.

What you think in this scenario
Regards
Amjad

[Rensal]

hi Guys,

how do I put application timeline on sky drive?

application date: 10.12.2012

Ackn. letter date: 12.12.2012


thanks

R

[Damanisshallo]

how do I put application timeline on skydrive

Skydrive for SET(O) 10 Yr Long Residence


Skydrive for FLR(M)



1. You need a Skydrive ID (Hotmail/MSN/Existing Email) Click here
2. Click Edit Workbook Menu
3. Select Edit in Excel Web App
4. Just add your details to the bottom of the table
5. Once done Click View and select Reading View.

NB: Do not insert any rows in between. The table gets sorted over night.

[saanju9]

Sorry guys I come back to this forum every other day and I find interesting stories and atleast 2 pages in back log for me to read...

quick question to spidery_thread and Daminsallo

If they take the date of order from the date biometrics was given, why did they send the biometrics late to all the people who applied from 20th July to 20th August at least a month later than from the date they send it to applicants in 1st week of october. No offence to all those guys who got their Bio - Invite before our "olympic applicants". I am just trying to make a point here

this is what the website says when I read it

_______________________________________________________
Waiting times

Settling in the UK
This page contains our service standards covering applications for settlement made inside the UK. The service standards explain how quickly we aim to decide these applications.

The service standards

We will:

decide 95% of postal applications within six months; and
decide 90% of applications made in person at a public enquiry office within 24 hours.

_____________________________________________________________


don't you think this means the date "application was made"

[Damanisshallo]

The service standards

We will:

decide 95% of postal applications within six months; and
decide 90% of applications made in person at a public enquiry office within 24 hours.

And you believe them???????????

[Spidery_thread]

Sorry guys I come back to this forum every other day and I find interesting stories and atleast 2 pages in back log for me to read...

quick question to spidery_thread and Daminsallo

If they take the date of order from the date biometrics was given, why did they send the biometrics late to all the people who applied from 20th July to 20th August at least a month later than from the date they send it to applicants in 1st week of october. No offence to all those guys who got their Bio - Invite before our "olympic applicants". I am just trying to make a point here

this is what the website says when I read it

_______________________________________________________
Waiting times

Settling in the UK
This page contains our service standards covering applications for settlement made inside the UK. The service standards explain how quickly we aim to decide these applications.

The service standards

We will:

decide 95% of postal applications within six months; and
decide 90% of applications made in person at a public enquiry office within 24 hours.

_____________________________________________________________


don't you think this means the date "application was made"

@Saanju9,

I personally believe that applications are dealt in the order they are received by the HO as following:

1) Payment department(Validates payment)
2) Document Check Department(Validates the application) and sends out acknowledgement letters.
3) Biometric Department(sends out invitations after receiving application in the date order)
4) Successful biometric applications are assigned to case working teams in order of the work load and in form of bundles.
4) Application waits in the queue to be seen by the case worker.
5) Bundle of applications can be assigned to any case worker in team of average 13 case workers.

If they were dealt in the order of successfully biometric enrolments then look at the following post:

"verycute"]Alhamdulillah my passport and docs were returned today. ILR granted on the 18th of December. I am waiting for the BRP, which I think will arrive tomorrow. Here is my timeline again.

Applied: 20th July 2012, received by HO 23rd July
Acknowlegement letter: dated 8th August, received by me 14th August.
Biometric invitation: dated 9th November, received 13th November and enrolled on the 14th.
ILR granted: 18th December, docs received 20th December (I sent a special delivery envelope when I applied).
BRP: awaited.

I sent life in the UK pass letter, employment letter and payslip with my application.

It contradicts with my application:

Applied SET(O): 04 July 2012
Ack: 12 July 2012(Dated: 10 July 2012)
Bio: 31 Aug 2012(Dated: 29 Aug 2012), Supplied same day.
Decision: Waiting

A person who enrols his bio 2 weeks after me get his decision done with in 5 weeks....!!!!

If we compare the above scenario where no expedite request was sent in any of the 2 cases, Then information provided in the link below by UKBA FOI proves totally wrong:

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... ht=#751301

It all depends how efficient and just, your case worker is and how soon they complete a file to make a decision.

At present 95% figure is some where near to the truth.

I hope Daminsallo agrees with me...

[Spidery_thread]

Anjum I can't guarantee that Section 3C applied to your case unless one reads all of your documents.

When the case was brought against you by HO, did they curtail(cancel) your previous leave?

What did you obtain the leave which expired in March 2006?

Did you request your SAR file from HO before applying for ILR?[/quote

Hi,
They suppose to Revoke my leave, but they didn't because they want to revoke my other family member leave too like my wife and son, but before this thing happen and set moving direction, Tribunal accept my application allow me to carry on my study, on bail , then case carry on on first hearing decision was against me, then full High court hearing by providing all my wage slips and letter from my head of department , plus other evidences, they took case back and pay me ex-gradia payment too.
I got leave in Nov 2007, but I applied in March 2006 only ten day late because my solicitor realise quite late that my leave was valid, even they gave me letter I can work 20 hours during week in 2005.
SAR says nothing clear HO lost some data
My family with in UK last 8 years, I have own house, Own business, in term of private life section.
But my concern if due to any reason not allow me ILR my visa going to finish in April 2013 and I havn't apply for my family with ILR application.

What you think in this scenario
Regards
Amjad

Dear Anjum,

If HO your lost data in 2006(if its true); was it mentioned in SAR file(the period)?

HO accepted your application 10 days out of time, was it 10 working days or 10 calender days?

[saanju9]

Daminsallo.... I do believe them from the bottom of my heart (Joke)


Thanks for the explanation Spidery... That's what I thought..Although not that precisely (team of 13 case workers)

But yeah I think that there will be contradictions when we see each case against what they say.

Lets hope ours is on its way

Daminsallo, one more question to you as I have seen you in the other threads as well. How long does FLR(m) postal applications will take to arrive back (roughly). And if I have posted my wife's application when mine is still pending on ILR decision.

I am not sure anyone will have a definite answer but just to get heads up before I post my Mrs


(I mean her application...although I wish I can post her away but)

[clubcard2002]

Hi amjadleeds,

What HO department or address did you or they use when offering you the ex gratia, have a similar case as yours and wanted to contact them if they will pay some damages?

Thanks,

club

Hi everyone,

I applied ILR on basis of 10 years rule, In 2005 case was made against me that you working in breach and not studying due to complaint of one of relative. I m keeping in short case start March 2005 and settle in Dec 2007, my leave expired in March 2006 , I applied for extension even my case was in Court but they not consider due to applied ten day late plus due to case was in court. But after providing all evidences and on full hearing HO took case back and allow me any application you will make will be consider in lane with law. They paid me 10 thousand ex-gradita payment too, if case in court your previous status as it is until final decision , in my case HO took case back, my leave 2005 was valid until decision date ?
Your views will be highly appreciate, I applied ILR OCT 2012 and bio metric done as well, Currently I am on Tier1 valid until April 2013
Please advice me

Regards

Anjum

[Spidery_thread]

Hi amjadleeds,

What HO department or address did you or they use when offering you the ex gratia, have a similar case as yours and wanted to contact them if they will pay some damages?

Thanks,

club

Hi everyone,

I applied ILR on basis of 10 years rule, In 2005 case was made against me that you working in breach and not studying due to complaint of one of relative. I m keeping in short case start March 2005 and settle in Dec 2007, my leave expired in March 2006 , I applied for extension even my case was in Court but they not consider due to applied ten day late plus due to case was in court. But after providing all evidences and on full hearing HO took case back and allow me any application you will make will be consider in lane with law. They paid me 10 thousand ex-gradita payment too, if case in court your previous status as it is until final decision , in my case HO took case back, my leave 2005 was valid until decision date ?
Your views will be highly appreciate, I applied ILR OCT 2012 and bio metric done as well, Currently I am on Tier1 valid until April 2013
Please advice me

Regards

Anjum

@clubcard2002,

You need to the claim the damages when appealing or filing a case against HO, this is normaly done at the High Court.

Make sure you have a very good solicitor for representation because some times claiming damages can back fire.
Seek expert legal advise.

[verycute]

As expected, BRP arrived today via secure delivery. I wish everybody still waiting the best of luck. Just stay hopeful and it will work out

[khanjaan]

I just wanted to know any update from the guys below .
if they are not active or they have already got and forgot to update please update

Raj 2/9/2012 2/13/2012 Waiting 45
tinaysf 2/28/2012 3/2/2012 Waiting 42
anjum.zahra 2/29/2012 2/29/2012 3/29/2012 4/12/2012 Waiting 36 42
locomore 3/1/2012 3/5/2012 3/23/2012 3/26/2012 Waiting 39 42
OttoMattik 3/8/2012 3/13/2012 8/14/2012 8/20/2012 Waiting 18 41
ONE-DAY 3/13/2012 3/15/2012 5/5/2012 5/9/2012 Waiting 32 40
Yasy 3/13/2012 3/16/2012 4/12/2012 4/23/2012 Waiting 35 40
FTW 3/13/2012 3/20/2012 4/8/2012 4/8/2012 Waiting 37 40
star17 3/27/2012 4/2/2012 5/11/2012 5/11/2012 Waiting 32 38
frog 3/28/2012 3/28/2012 5/18/2012 5/26/2012 Waiting 30 38
lfc4ever 4/4/2012 4/4/2012 6/9/2012 6/9/2012 Waiting 28 37
sahilkhan1 4/28/2012 5/11/2012 8/17/2012 8/18/2012 Waiting 18 34
ASIF 5/11/2012 5/23/2012 6/21/2012 6/21/2012 Waiting 26 32
Khall75 5/11/2012 5/22/2012 8/31/2012 8/31/2012 Waiting 16 32
zeezee0 5/25/2012 5/27/2012 9/6/2012 9/6/2012 Waiting 15 30
shahshah 6/6/2012 6/13/2012 8/15/2012 8/16/2012 Waiting 18 28
hash_1310 6/14/2012 6/22/2012 8/4/2012 8/16/2012 Waiting 18 27
rohitchy 6/20/2012 6/26/2012 8/18/2012 8/21/2012 Waiting 17 26
settlement10year 6/29/2012 7/2/2012 8/23/2012 8/28/2012 Waiting 16 25
Spider 7/4/2012 7/10/2012 8/29/2012 8/31/2012 Waiting 16 24
gxf555 7/5/2012 7/12/2012 8/30/2012 9/6/2012 Waiting 15 24
manish mehta 7/6/2012 7/28/2012 9/10/2012 9/11/2012 Waiting 14 24
jewellondon 7/6/2012 7/28/2012 9/10/2012 9/11/2012 Waiting 14 24
ali-80 7/7/2012 7/13/2012 9/8/2012 9/9/2012 Waiting 15 24
eryck 7/8/2012 7/17/2012 8/28/2012 9/1/2012 Waiting 16 24