10 years long residence applications

[Spidery_thread]

Hi guys,

I was wondering if someone could help me with this issue:
Me and my wife have applied for long residency around mid June 2012 and we have been waiting since then. My wife is dependent on me, would this make the processing of the case longer?
Also I was wondering if I can now call up home office and ask them about the status of my application and if I do that do they give me any useful reply in terms of when I should expect to receive my documents?

Thank you guys.

When you say your wife is dependant on you, did you file FLR(M) for her? As Long Residence ILR application does not allow dependants.

Majority of ILR applications are taking longer than 6 Months, even if you call they standard reply would be,"your application is not completed yet, you need to continue to wait until the case worker write to you".

Applicant/s already know this.

[Punjabis]

All,



S4SAM

Hi S4SAM

I applied round about same time as yours and had my biometric done on 25/08/2012 but I am still waiting.

Could u please tell me what documents you send in when you applied.

Hi Punjabis,

Same here as well, given biometric on the date which you have given, still waiting and no update from HO and when called they said still its not yet completed.

Share your experiences any.
Thanks,
Bobby

Hi Bobby

Which number do you call? because the main HO number got there message recorded and no one takes the call.

I am getting really worried now as its over 6 months now.

Please let me know.

Thanks

[Damanisshallo]

My wife is dependent on me, would this make the processing of the case longer?

No in your case. However, they cannot make a decision until your ILR is decided. So, she'll have to wait further.

Also I was wondering if I can now call up home office and ask them about the status of my application and if I do that do they give me any useful reply in terms of when I should expect to receive my documents

Yes, you are officially entitled to call them now. Cannot say what their response would be (its always a mystery) but at least for sure they wouldn't say.."You will have to wait for six months before you call us..."

[Punjabis]

Congrats Khall75! Very happy for you!

I'm glad things are moving again at the HO.


Funny thing is that 2 applications in September have already been approved.

Hi,

Applied In June and still waiting to hear from HO, not sure how HO is working on the applications.
I guess it depends upon the case worker as you said.

Thanks,
Bobby

Bobby It's very strange way, some application of September and August got their ILR but not the June's one.
Checking post every day and getting really woried. I felt like getting torture everyday.

[Arulsan]

Hi all,
I applied for my SET (O) on 27/12/12 and got the acknowledgement letter on 05/01/13 dated 31/12/12. I have a query in my wife’s FLR (M) that;
I have two children who were born in the UK and the first one has a dependent visa on my wife. My wife never been a dependent on me, instead I have been dependent on her (student dependent then PSW dependent). Due to this reason I am coming under new rule 9th July 2012, and have to show income to sponsor my wife. I am not going to apply for my children as they both were born here, but the confusion is still do I need to show the income threshold of £24800? Or is that just £18600 to my wife? Do I need to fill the section 4 on FLR(M) ?
Please help me to clear my confusion.

Only 18600. Your children do not fall under immigration control.

Focus on the word in bold. You need to fill section 4 but only include your children if they are included otherwise just answer NO. To 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and proceed to section 5.

Quote:
In this section include any children under the age of 18 who are living with you in the UK and who are applying as your dependants.

Thank you Damanisshallo,
I think I do not need to fill the section 4 at all as the title say “Dependent Children Who Are Applying with You”. As this section is about dependent children who are applying, I can omit this section.
Also I cannot say no to question 4.1 (4.2, 4.3 are ok to say no) as we have two children and the first one already have a dependent visa and the second one is registered with birth registrar office. Also my wife's payslips has maternity payment details, so the home office know we already have two children, and may refuse the application for false information. Please advise me if I am thinking in wrong way.

Could anyone help me out to clear my confusion please?

[mer3090]

Hi guys,

I was wondering if someone could help me with this issue:
Me and my wife have applied for long residency around mid June 2012 and we have been waiting since then. My wife is dependent on me, would this make the processing of the case longer?
Also I was wondering if I can now call up home office and ask them about the status of my application and if I do that do they give me any useful reply in terms of when I should expect to receive my documents?

Thank you guys.

When you say your wife is dependant on you, did you file FLR(M) for her? As Long Residence ILR application does not allow dependants.

Majority of ILR applications are taking longer than 6 Months, even if you call they standard reply would be,"your application is not completed yet, you need to continue to wait until the case worker write to you".

Applicant/s already know this.

Thank you for your reply.Yes for my wife we have filed flr(m). Do we both get our documents back at the same time?

[mer3090]

My wife is dependent on me, would this make the processing of the case longer?

No in your case. However, they cannot make a decision until your ILR is decided. So, she'll have to wait further.

Also I was wondering if I can now call up home office and ask them about the status of my application and if I do that do they give me any useful reply in terms of when I should expect to receive my documents

Yes, you are officially entitled to call them now. Cannot say what their response would be (its always a mystery) but at least for sure they wouldn't say.."You will have to wait for six months before you call us..."

Thank you for your reply. I think I am owing to call them tomorrow to see what they are going to reply.

[BobbyUKENG]

All,

Hi Bobby

Which number do you call? because the main HO number got there message recorded and no one takes the call.

I am getting really worried now as its over 6 months now.

Please let me know.

Thanks

Hi Punjabis,

In your acknowledgement letter you can see a number and that;s the number I called, I know some times when they get many calls I guess they would just keep the automated messages, only thing is you should randomly keep trying. Monday & fridays are the most busiest days and its very hard to get connected and other days are less busier, even though you call them you wont be getting any information as such. They will only tell you the status whether its completed or not. For rest of all your questions the only answer is " You have to Wait".
Hope this helps.
Bobby

[BobbyUKENG]

Hi Punjabi,

I guess you should be waiting till they keep you updated with the result.
Bobby

[BobbyUKENG]

Congrats Khall75! Very happy for you!

I'm glad things are moving again at the HO.


Funny thing is that 2 applications in September have already been approved.

Hi,

Applied In June and still waiting to hear from HO, not sure how HO is working on the applications.
I guess it depends upon the case worker as you said.

Thanks,
Bobby

Bobby It's very strange way, some application of September and August got their ILR but not the June's one.
Checking post every day and getting really woried. I felt like getting torture everyday.

Punjabis - I know its really frustrating and some times when we discuss this with others they say it depends upon the complexity of the case. But I know couple of people who had a very complex immigration history but still they managed to get in 4 months. I guess its all up to your lucky stars.

Good Luck any ways.
Bobby

[Khall75]

Thank you all.
HO number is 08706067766 then option 4 and then option 2 and u can speak to them if its more then 6 months of your application.

[Khall75]

Anyone who needs a query about the progress of their application and there application is with HO for more the 6 months, contact them on 08706067766 then option 4 and then option 2. Some one on the other end will pick it up and u can ask what ever u want to.
Thanks

[mer3090]

Anyone who needs a query about the progress of their application and there application is with HO for more the 6 months, contact them on 08706067766 then option 4 and then option 2. Some one on the other end will pick it up and u can ask what ever u want to.
Thanks

When you call this number what do they ask our case number which was on the acknowledgement letter?

[Spidery_thread]

Anyone who needs a query about the progress of their application and there application is with HO for more the 6 months, contact them on 08706067766 then option 4 and then option 2. Some one on the other end will pick it up and u can ask what ever u want to.
Thanks

When you call this number what do they ask our case number which was on the acknowledgement letter?

They can ask for any three of the following:
1) Home Office Reference, which starts with alphabet.
2) Case ID
3) ILR Acknowledgement reference.

1 & 2 are issued to every one when a visa is issued or refused, both are mentioned at top right hand corner of the decision letter.

Your application can be tracked by any one of the above or your name, date of birth, application type.

[Punjabis]

Hi,

Applied In June and still waiting to hear from HO, not sure how HO is working on the applications.
I guess it depends upon the case worker as you said.

Thanks,
Bobby[/quote]

Bobby It's very strange way, some application of September and August got their ILR but not the June's one.
Checking post every day and getting really woried. I felt like getting torture everyday.[/quote]

Punjabis - I know its really frustrating and some times when we discuss this with others they say it depends upon the complexity of the case. But I know couple of people who had a very complex immigration history but still they managed to get in 4 months. I guess its all up to your lucky stars.

Good Luck any ways.
Bobby[/quote]

Bobby-Mine is nice easy and no complexity I could shed light on. You are right it depends on Case workers and lucky stars.
Let me if you get any news.

Any one who has got reply recently please share with all of us.

[tinaysf]

Yes,I am still awaiting a decision.Got my MP involved also for updates!
I think cuz my wife application was linked to mine in July..give or take I should expect a decision in the first 2 weeks of January!IA!

Lets hope for the best!

Wsalam

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

Hi guys any update from Locomore, Ottomatic, Yasi and others regarding your pending applications. Please update if u have received anything. i am still waiting got my MP involved 2 months back......... still waiting for a response

[zeezee0]

Hi,

I got my ilr on the 10th of January 2013

Applied on 25/5/12
Biometric stamped:7/1/13
Biometric received:10/1/13
Remainder Documents:Awaiting

All the best everyone!

Yes,I am still awaiting a decision.Got my MP involved also for updates!
I think cuz my wife application was linked to mine in July..give or take I should expect a decision in the first 2 weeks of January!IA!

Lets hope for the best!

Wsalam

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

Hi guys any update from Locomore, Ottomatic, Yasi and others regarding your pending applications. Please update if u have received anything. i am still waiting got my MP involved 2 months back......... still waiting for a response

[cheekyvirgin]

Still waiting applied on 10th July, really frustrated

[fazhaque]

Its 4 month now and still haven't received biometric invitation letter..called HO last week and they don't have any update for me!!! Any idea what else can I do? Thanks

[razi786]

Its 4 month now and still haven't received biometric invitation letter..called HO last week and they don't have any update for me!!! Any idea what else can I do? Thanks

Contact your MP.

[Spidery_thread]

Its 4 month now and still haven't received biometric invitation letter..called HO last week and they don't have any update for me!!! Any idea what else can I do? Thanks

Don't involve your MP, that you have not received Biometric Invitation, call HO again and speak to a supervisor and explain the situation.

Your application time has started from the date of your application.

Leave MP's support beyond 6 months if you do not get a decision by then.

[saanju9]

Its 4 month now and still haven't received biometric invitation letter..called HO last week and they don't have any update for me!!! Any idea what else can I do? Thanks

Don't involve your MP, that you have not received Biometric Invitation, call HO again and speak to a supervisor and explain the situation.

Your application time has started from the date of your application.

Leave MP's support beyond 6 months if you do not get a decision by then.

Yes its true.. leave the MP's involvement beyond 6 months... some of us had the same problem and finally they sent us... so try to speak to the UKBA again... if the 1st question they ask you is: is it 6 months.. tell them that its a query regarding BRP...

[elcanja]

Hi everyone...

I was wondering if anyone could help me out on a couple of things...

Like many here, I'm also anxiously waiting on a 10 year ILR application. I applied on the 2nd of August, got my by biometrics done end of September and since then, well, torture....

My first question is along the lines of a recent discussion. Currently I'm on a student visa, my wife on a student dependant visa and I just had a baby 8 months ago which currently has no status. My original idea was that as soon as I got my ILR, I would apply for a new visa for my wife - FLR(M) - and register my baby as a British Citizen, she was born here.
However, as the decision is taking a lot longer than expected and I have a trip planned for the beginning of February - considering I will get my IRL in time - I would not have sufficient time to get my baby's citizenship sorted out. At best, I'll be able to book a premium service appointment and get my wife's spouse visa in time for the trip. I know I can include my child as dependant on the FLR(M) application but that would incur more costs and an increase in the financial requirements.
So the question actually is, if when returning to the UK only myself and my wife have valid visas, how likely is that the officer will see a problem in the baby not having a valid visa? Bearing in mind she was born here, that I'll have ILR and my wife a spouse visa.


The second question is about the financial requirements of the FLR(M). I know it says £18.600 + £3.800 for the first child. My wife is on a 20K + commission contract for a few years now, her P60 for 2010 - 2011 shows £22.500 in total and for 2011 - 2012 it shows £22.150. However, due to the child she has been on maternity leave for 9 - 10 months now. My doubt is what will the HO actually take into account with regards to evidence of earnings in the last 6 months. Will they consider the amount on her contract or will they consider only the maternity pay? Does anyone know?


Sorry about the rambling and thanks in advance...

Cheers

[Damanisshallo]

Hi everyone...

I was wondering if anyone could help me out on a couple of things...

Like many here, I'm also anxiously waiting on a 10 year ILR application. I applied on the 2nd of August, got my by biometrics done end of September and since then, well, torture....

My first question is along the lines of a recent discussion. Currently I'm on a student visa, my wife on a student dependant visa and I just had a baby 8 months ago which currently has no status. My original idea was that as soon as I got my ILR, I would apply for a new visa for my wife - FLR(M) - and register my baby as a British Citizen, she was born here.
However, as the decision is taking a lot longer than expected and I have a trip planned for the beginning of February - considering I will get my IRL in time - I would not have sufficient time to get my baby's citizenship sorted out. At best, I'll be able to book a premium service appointment and get my wife's spouse visa in time for the trip. I know I can include my child as dependant on the FLR(M) application but that would incur more costs and an increase in the financial requirements.
So the question actually is, if when returning to the UK only myself and my wife have valid visas, how likely is that the officer will see a problem in the baby not having a valid visa? Bearing in mind she was born here, that I'll have ILR and my wife a spouse visa.


The second question is about the financial requirements of the FLR(M). I know it says £18.600 + £3.800 for the first child. My wife is on a 20K + commission contract for a few years now, her P60 for 2010 - 2011 shows £22.500 in total and for 2011 - 2012 it shows £22.150. However, due to the child she has been on maternity leave for 9 - 10 months now. My doubt is what will the HO actually take into account with regards to evidence of earnings in the last 6 months. Will they consider the amount on her contract or will they consider only the maternity pay? Does anyone know?


Sorry about the rambling and thanks in advance...

Cheers

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[Spidery_thread]

@elcanja,

In addition to above, every person whether minor or adult, needs a travel document to travel abroad, regardless of their birth status.

A British person can not come into the UK unless he/she produces a British Passport at the borders.

Also your child cannot travel out side the country without a passport(whether foreign or local).

Its pretty straight forward.