Xiaozhu wrote:ID29 wrote:
And I agree there is little evidence that requesting sponsor's passports or involving your MP will speed up a particular application. In fact, in my opinion, it could slow some down.
Not so sure - we've made a hell of a fuss with our MP and our application was decided on 6 Feb (see my earlier posts). However, as we have not yet received the docs back this remains to be seen...
Firstly, I genuinely do wish you a speedy and positive result... I would love nothing more than to be proved wrong. Secondly, as I've said before, it can only help in the long term if people DO complain to their MPs but I'm not convince the system is sufficiently responsive enough to actually have any bearing on current applications. By the time most complaints have reached the right ear, the application would most likely have been processed anyway. And that's assuming the 'right ear' is able or willing to expedite an application... and here, the UKBA clearly state they won't unless it's an extreme and provable emergency.
There are obvious risks too. Its not beyond imagination to suspect that hundreds or thousands of complaints wouldn't have a detrimental impact on overall performance as they switch resources to deal with them - although to be fair, it might equally spur them on eventually to perform better, eventually.
And finally, Xiaozhu, in your own case (and I'm reluctant to even mention this) a thought occurred to me yesterday concerning the UKBA's apparent halt on your decision. Is it possible (although unfortunate) that your complaints reached the UKBA just as your documents were about to be dispatched and they are now busy double checking their processing of your application before sending it out? I'm not suggesting they might do this for spiteful reasons (while the UKBA is clearly lacking in some areas, I don't believe they are evil) just that they might want to spend some time ensuring they've done everything correctly so they can defend themselves and/or answer your complaint?
As always, my opinions are just that. I'm content to be a lone voice and realise others might not agree with everything.
Best wishes