SET(O) and SET(M) applications -AUGUST 2012 (timelines only)

[babe_khyber]

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[suwi]

applied set m :22/08/2012
acknowledged letter received:28/08/2012(dated 24/08/2012)
biometric later received :1/12/2012(dated 28/11/2012)have to call them cos was send to my old address.
biometric done the same day:1/12/2012
date of approval:waiting
date return passport:waiting
any one here pls post if u r on my shoe cos am loosing it

I applied one week before you using scs service. Did you post yourself.
I think few guys who applied by post received their who applied during month of aug even the last week of aug. my time line here

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=121834

Pls post your time line in this tread if you have used scs.

Thanks
I am also in the same boat
Suwi

[inception]

Type of application: SET(O)
Type of previous residency: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier2
Date Applied: 18/08/2012
Type of payment: Debit Card
Date they took the money: 20/08/2012
Date of the acknowledgement letter: 21/08/2012
Date of biometric letter: 26/10/2012
Date of approval: STILL WAITING
documents andpassport returned 27/12/2012 with approval letter for ILR
AWAITING BRP

just wanted to bring this thread on first page.
btw i have submitted the biometric on same day but i applied as a long resident.
can i expect the decision this month ?

[JJSET(M)]

Type of visa - Set(M)
Applied 28/08/12 by post
Received confirmation letter 31/08/12
Biometrics letter received 24/10/12
Biometrics done 30/10/12

Still waiting...

Based on other posts on here maybe we will hear something soon - Thanks to all you other posters, you have given me hope!!
Fingers crossed for all of us

[sun76]

Type of visa - Set(M)
Applied 28/08/12 by post
Received confirmation letter 31/08/12
Biometrics letter received 24/10/12
Biometrics done 30/10/12

Still waiting...

Based on other posts on here maybe we will hear something soon - Thanks to all you other posters, you have given me hope!!
Fingers crossed for all of us

Iam sailing in the same boat applied same as you on 28 august biometrics done two times lets hope for the best

[maxdemon76]

Well I've been lurking here for a few months reading up on people's timelines. Since it was helpful for me, I've decided to put mine up for others:

Type of application: SET(M)
Date Applied: 15/08/2012
Type of payment: Credit Card
Date of the acknowledgement letter: 16/08/2012
Date of biometric letter: 24/10/2012
Date biometrics taken: 30/10/2012
Date documents and passport received: 11/1/2013
Date BRP received: 14/1/2013

The letter (dated 10/1/2013) stating my permit is coming in 7 working days was in the Special Delivery envelope that I sent with my original application along with our passports and documents.

So it was almost 5 months to the day before getting any ILR confirmation. Completely annoying and frustrating, but it's a relief to know that it's finally over. I can finally leave the country and visit my family again! Good luck to everyone who is waiting, hopefully it won't be much longer!

[georgebluewin1]

CONGRATULATIONS.I BEEN WAITING FOR MY NOW CLOSE 5MONTHS NOW,DID U CALL THEM IN ANYWAY.AM LOOSING IT.

[maxdemon76]

No, I didn't call them. I just waited. I thought about it, but from what I've read on here they don't really seem to care if you call, especially if it's within the six month window. I believe the original letter they sent specifically said not to call unless six months has expired. It was really frustrating as you really get no feedback until it's done. It seems slightly random on how they process things, so hopefully yours will be done soon as well.

[sun76]

Congratulations for your ILR looks like there is a bit moment with the august applications.

Well I've been lurking here for a few months reading up on people's timelines. Since it was helpful for me, I've decided to put mine up for others:

Type of application: SET(M)
Date Applied: 15/08/2012
Type of payment: Credit Card
Date of the acknowledgement letter: 16/08/2012
Date of biometric letter: 24/10/2012
Date biometrics taken: 30/10/2012
Date documents and passport received: 11/1/2013
Date BRP received: 14/1/2013

The letter (dated 10/1/2013) stating my permit is coming in 7 working days was in the Special Delivery envelope that I sent with my original application along with our passports and documents.

So it was almost 5 months to the day before getting any ILR confirmation. Completely annoying and frustrating, but it's a relief to know that it's finally over. I can finally leave the country and visit my family again! Good luck to everyone who is waiting, hopefully it won't be much longer!

[02augILR]

Current visa: TIER 1 GENERAL
Application form ILR: SET (O) with 2 dependents
Application posted: 02-08-2012 (Special Delivery)
Date application received at UKBA: 3-08-2012
Acknowledgement letter received: 17-08-2012
Biometric letter received: 19-10-2012
Biometric Done: 19-10-2012
Approval letter : 16-01-2013

[JJSET(M)]

Type of visa - Set(M)
Applied 28/08/12 by post
Received confirmation letter 31/08/12
Biometrics letter received 24/10/12
Biometrics done 30/10/12

Still waiting...

Based on other posts on here maybe we will hear something soon - Thanks to all you other posters, you have given me hope!!
Fingers crossed for all of us

*** UPDATE to the post above ***

We got our documents back on Tuesday - 16/01/13
Received the BRP today - 17/01/13

What a relief!

Thank you all very much for posting your details - it is really helpful to know there are other people going through the same thing, especially when there is no way of knowing what is happening.

To all who applied in August and haven't yet heard - hopefully it should happen very soon for you - My very best wishes and luck to you all.

[specy_99]

My timeline:

Sent FLR O on the 06/08/2012 for me to complete 10 yrs on the 12/08/2012

Withdrew FLRO and sent SET 0 on the 12th or the 13/08/2012
Acknowledgement letter received dated: 21/08/2012
Biometric invitation letter dated: 10/11/2012 recieved on 13/11/2012
Biometrics done on:14/11/2012
Rest: I am waiting...and going slightly mad by checking the post everyday.

[skymoon]

Congrats to jjset(met) for BRP.

[georgebluewin1]

applied set m :22/08/2012
acknowledged letter received:28/08/2012(dated 24/08/2012)
biometric later received :1/12/2012(dated 28/11/2012)have to call them cos was send to my old address.
biometric done the same day:1/12/2012
date of approval:waiting
date return passport:waiting
any one here pls post if u r on my shoe cos am loosing it
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PLS ANY OTHER AUGUST APPLICATION?AM FED UP OF WAITING.5MONTHS NOW.

[specy_99]

I am waiting patiently as well....Going mad day by day!

[babe_khyber]

[quote="georgebluewin1"]applied set m :22/08/2012
acknowledged letter received:28/08/2012(dated 24/08/2012)
biometric later received :1/12/2012(dated 28/11/2012)have to call them cos was send to my old address.
biometric done the same day:1/12/2012
date of approval:waiting
date return passport:waiting
any one here pls post if u r on my shoe cos am loosing it
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PLS ANY OTHER AUGUST APPLICATION?AM FED UP OF WAITING.5MONTHS NOW.[/quote]
hi georgebluewin1 I am same as you i done biometrics first week of november and now i passed the 5th month of waitting for decision i don`t know why the home office not decided my application
best wishese
babe khyber

[sun76]

I have been waiting almost a year it took six months for my extension have to send HO to vary my application before my extension was been granted and for ILR another five months i am exhausted sent a letter from my MP on thursday lets see what happens i am without my passports for almost 11 months applied :28 august 2012 ,Biometrics 30 th oct 2012 again on 3 nov 2012 done twice now still in a waiting game.

applied set m :22/08/2012
acknowledged letter received:28/08/2012(dated 24/08/2012)
biometric later received :1/12/2012(dated 28/11/2012)have to call them cos was send to my old address.
biometric done the same day:1/12/2012
date of approval:waiting
date return passport:waiting
any one here pls post if u r on my shoe cos am loosing it
_________________

PLS ANY OTHER AUGUST APPLICATION?AM FED UP OF WAITING.5MONTHS NOW.

hi georgebluewin1 I am same as you i done biometrics first week of novembber and now i passed the 5th month of waitting for decision
i don`t know why the home office deleiy my decision
best wishese
babe khyber

[specy_99]

Sun76 whats your time line? Did you applied for FLRO first and then changed it to SETO? What is the date on your acknowledgement letter for SETO???

I am kind a loosing my patience!

[sun76]

Sun76 whats your time line? Did you applied for FLRO first and then changed it to SETO? What is the date on your acknowledgement letter for SETO???

I am kind a loosing my patience!

FLRO applied 14 march 2012 with 2 dependants
received all documents on 06 sept 2012 after six months
i was qualified for ILR on 1st august 2012 send my SET(O) 29 AUGUST 2012
to vary my application as havent received any decision at that time
Acknowledgement received on 31 august taken money 6 sept got biometric invitation on 26 Oct 2012 dated 24 Oct 2012 done on 30 Oct 2012 ,but they haven`t received it properly HO sent me another biometric invitation for myself on 3`rd Nov 2012 done on the same day and another waiting game starting I literally cant do anything I missed two weddings of my family in India. haven`t seen my family for long nothing much can be done.

EXHAUSTED

[specy_99]

Sorry to hear. I hope we hear soon. Finger crossed.

[Ramana66]

Hi Sun76,

Did they took the money for FLR (O)? If so when?
Does this means, you have paid once for FLR (O) and once again for SET (O) when you applied in August.

How did you applied for SET (O), if your documents are still with HO.

All the best.

Thanks,

[sun76]

No I haven`t paid for FLR(O) it was free application. As per the UKBA policy I have applied TIER 2 extension for as I was a old work permit holder changed into Points base in 2009 as my application was free as well, in the policy it clearly says,
When you make your application you will not need to obtain a new certificate of sponsorship, but you will need to:
enrol your fingerprints and facial image (known as 'biometric information'); and
provide evidence that you are working for the same employer. I am sending you the link. TIER2(W) FORM
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... g/t2wform/
I received my tier 2 extension documents after six months but in five months I was qualified for my five years anniversary i sent my SET(O) to vary my application and after 15 days i received my documents which I have applied for TIER2(W). I have to send them back to HO with a covering letter .

Hi Sun76,

Did they took the money for FLR (O)? If so when?
Does this means, you have paid once for FLR (O) and once again for SET (O) when you applied in August.

How did you applied for SET (O), if your documents are still with HO.

All the best.

Thanks,

[Ramana66]

Thanks a lot for your reply.

All the best with getting BPR soon.

Cheers,

[specy_99]

Well I paid for FLRO and SET0 plus fee to the solicitor. I am loosing patience and want UKBA to really send my approval asap.

[Blakee]

Hi all,

I'm getting bored of waiting, please find my timeline below

Type of application: SET(O)
Type of previous residency: 5 year Ancestry
Date Applied: 03/08/2012
Type of payment: Debit Card
Date they took the money: 14/08/2012
Date of the acknowledgement letter: 15/08/2012 (received 20/08/2012)
Date of biometric letter: 10/11/2012 (received 13/11/2012
Biometrics enrolled: 19/11/2012
Date of approval: STILL WAITING!!!

Anybody have any ideas of how much longer I might be waiting. I really want to travel home to introduce my family to my baby for the first time (now six months old!).