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I am not sure how it works. But when I called UKBA, a lady told me that it is unlikely that I will not have my bio metric invitation until Jan 2013. But the couple of days later, on 18.12.12, I called up UKBA. A guy who picked up the phone asked me to wait for 2 minutes and he confirmed me that he had requested for the bio metric invitation and told me it will take a maximum of 10 days to receive it. Incidently I received them on 20.12.12 dated 18.12.12. That made me think if you don't ask for it, you don't get it.ILtoWait wrote:Also, from my experience, irrespective of timeframes I believe nothing can be 'requested' until your application has landed on a caseworkers desk. Apparently at that point (or when they eventually get round to logging your application) the first thing that happens is the Biometric letter.
I called week in week out as well after 8 weeks but was told it hadn't reached a caseworker, so, you guessed it.....I had to wait.
I had to wait about 13 weeks all up for my letter. So I suppose my point is that some have to wait much longer to reach a caseworker than others.
I'm not sure how accurate this is - but I was told they only release the appointments up to a month in advance, on a day by day basis (and it would seem they book out fast).tasawar wrote:Hi All
Can you please tell me how to book an appointment for premium service for ILR because i made an ID on ukba website and when i try and put date its say no appointment available even i try for April month but it says no i try in every city they mention but it says no so i want to understand weather i am trying wrong so please help me in that matter thanks.
The appointment slots are open from 00:00 hrs onwards (yes midnight). The slots that open are for 42 days from that day. Log in to UKBA 3 minutes to midnight and start trying from 00:00 hrs onwards. The server might go dead. But don't worry keep trying and eventually you will get it. Once it shows you the slot and you have selected the desired one, it will ask for first name, surname and Date of Birth. Enter them and confirm. You need to be fast else the slots will be taken. I eventually booked an appointment but had to cancel it due to personal reasons. My friends tried this and it worked for them. One guy told me the server crashed when he input all his details and hit confirm. But luckily the next day he had an e-mail confirmation that his appointment is booked. It is a painful process and you may not succeed in the first day. Just keep trying the following days. Hope this helps.tasawar wrote:Hi All
Can you please tell me how to book an appointment for premium service for ILR because i made an ID on ukba website and when i try and put date its say no appointment available even i try for April month but it says no i try in every city they mention but it says no so i want to understand weather i am trying wrong so please help me in that matter thanks.
Hello MWill Congrats. My application was one week before you. Hope I will hear soon. Do you receive any approval letter before you passport.MWill wrote:Wife's ILR approved! Our timeline:
SET(M)
Application posted - 28/9/2012
Account debited - 4/10/2012
Biometric letter sent - 6/11/2012
Bioetrics taken - 13/11/2012
Approval date - 17/1/2013
Passports/letter arrived - 22/1/2013
DX missed delivery for BRP - 22/1/2013
anki2003 wrote:Hello MWill Congrats. My application was one week before you. Hope I will hear soon. Do you receive any approval letter before you passport.MWill wrote:Wife's ILR approved! Our timeline:
SET(M)
Application posted - 28/9/2012
Account debited - 4/10/2012
Biometric letter sent - 6/11/2012
Bioetrics taken - 13/11/2012
Approval date - 17/1/2013
Passports/letter arrived - 22/1/2013
DX missed delivery for BRP - 22/1/2013
Thanks! Approval letter came in the same envelope as the passports, sent Royal Mail Signed-For. Hope you get yours soon!anki2003 wrote:Hello MWill Congrats. My application was one week before you. Hope I will hear soon. Do you receive any approval letter before you passport.MWill wrote:Wife's ILR approved! Our timeline:
SET(M)
Application posted - 28/9/2012
Account debited - 4/10/2012
Biometric letter sent - 6/11/2012
Bioetrics taken - 13/11/2012
Approval date - 17/1/2013
Passports/letter arrived - 22/1/2013
DX missed delivery for BRP - 22/1/2013
Hi lam85 My application was posted on 19.9.2012 and did my biometrics on 14th Nov. Hope we hear soon.lam85 wrote:Hi what was your application date? mine was a few days before this too... its frustrating when people hear back sooner then you, I did my biometrics
on Nov 11th and I applied the 27th of sept hopefully I will hear back soon grrrrr
anki2003 wrote:Hello MWill Congrats. My application was one week before you. Hope I will hear soon. Do you receive any approval letter before you passport.MWill wrote:Wife's ILR approved! Our timeline:
SET(M)
Application posted - 28/9/2012
Account debited - 4/10/2012
Biometric letter sent - 6/11/2012
Bioetrics taken - 13/11/2012
Approval date - 17/1/2013
Passports/letter arrived - 22/1/2013
DX missed delivery for BRP - 22/1/2013
apeterso925 wrote:1. Current visa: TIER 1 GENERAL
2. Date of expiry of current leave: 30-07-2012
3. Application form used for ILR: SET (O)
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 20-07-2012 (Friday, via Special Delivery)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 23-07-2012 (Monday)
7. Date payment debited: 08-08-2012
8. Payment mode : CREDIT CARD
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 14-08-2012 (dated 08-08-2012, from Liverpool)
10. Biometric letter received: 11-10-12 (letter dated 4-10-12)
11. Date of biometrics Enrollment: 12-10-12
12. Date of approval: WAITING
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: WAITING
14. Date BRP ILR Received: WAITING
Just an update to say that, as today is my 6 month anniversary, I rang UKBA to find out what's going on and was simply told to keep waiting.
I politely, but quite firmly, pointed out that the 95% within 6 months posted on their website is grossly inaccurate and stated that I knew of many others who hadn't heard yet and could they please update the website with real figures? - somewhat surprisingly, she agreed and said most callers say the same thing and that she was very sorry.
My Tier 1 G extension, 3 years ago, took 3 weeks...this time around, it's ridiculous! If I'd had any idea that in 2013, I would still be waiting for ILR, I would have paid for a PEO...didn't see this thread until after I'd applied
My employer has insisted, at this point, that I allow them to write a "hurry up" letter on my behalf, but I doubt it will do much good!
Thanks I do know about the employer checking service. In that respect, I am very fortunate - my employer isn't pressuring me to prove my right to work in the UK, they completely understand what the problem is. It's that I need to travel quite a bit for work...I've missed 7 trips, and missed many career building opportunities because of thatsanjacs wrote:They may ask your employer to call the 'employers checking service' for a 'right to work' certificate. They gave mine a certificate last september and it lasts 12 months.apeterso925 wrote: My employer has insisted, at this point, that I allow them to write a "hurry up" letter on my behalf, but I doubt it will do much good!
Thanks and all the best to you too!apeterso925 wrote:Thanks I do know about the employer checking service. In that respect, I am very fortunate - my employer isn't pressuring me to prove my right to work in the UK, they completely understand what the problem is. It's that I need to travel quite a bit for work...I've missed 7 trips, and missed many career building opportunities because of thatsanjacs wrote:They may ask your employer to call the 'employers checking service' for a 'right to work' certificate. They gave mine a certificate last september and it lasts 12 months.apeterso925 wrote: My employer has insisted, at this point, that I allow them to write a "hurry up" letter on my behalf, but I doubt it will do much good!
When I applied for ILR, I had 9 weeks before my next work trip...and I thought that was plenty of time to get my passport back
Best wishes and fingers crossed that you get that missed delivery slip soon
I am so happy right now!nickduk wrote: 1. Current visa: UK ANCESTRY
2. Date of expiry of current leave: 05-09-2012
3. Application form used for ILR: SET (O)
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 15/08/2012
6. Date application received at UKBA: 17/08/12
7. Date payment debited: not known (but taken)
8. Payment mode : Bankers Cheque
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 20/08/12
10. Biometric letter received: 26-11-2012
11. Date of biometrics Enrollment: 28-11-2012
12. Date of approval: 18/01/2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 22/01/2013
14. Date BRP ILR Received: 22/01/2013
nickduk wrote:APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!I am so happy right now!nickduk wrote: 1. Current visa: UK ANCESTRY
2. Date of expiry of current leave: 05-09-2012
3. Application form used for ILR: SET (O)
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 15/08/2012
6. Date application received at UKBA: 17/08/12
7. Date payment debited: not known (but taken)
8. Payment mode : Bankers Cheque
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 20/08/12
10. Biometric letter received: 26-11-2012
11. Date of biometrics Enrollment: 28-11-2012
12. Date of approval: 18/01/2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 22/01/2013
14. Date BRP ILR Received: 22/01/2013
It's taken 5 months almost to the day to get everything, so hang in there if you are still waiting.
Baxx, it seems ours will be approved exactly on 6th month anniversary.Baxx wrote:Congrats!
Another good news from August applicants
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nickduk wrote:APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!I am so happy right now!nickduk wrote: 1. Current visa: UK ANCESTRY
2. Date of expiry of current leave: 05-09-2012
3. Application form used for ILR: SET (O)
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 1
5. Date application posted: 15/08/2012
6. Date application received at UKBA: 17/08/12
7. Date payment debited: not known (but taken)
8. Payment mode : Bankers Cheque
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 20/08/12
10. Biometric letter received: 26-11-2012
11. Date of biometrics Enrollment: 28-11-2012
12. Date of approval: 18/01/2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 22/01/2013
14. Date BRP ILR Received: 22/01/2013
It's taken 5 months almost to the day to get everything, so hang in there if you are still waiting.