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Good Luck.DRcfox wrote:So today has been interesting. My university sent me an urgent letter asking for documentation of my visa. I brought in a copy of my ILR application a few months ago but they said the UKBA wanted confirmation about my visa application. I sent a letter back to my uni informing them that the UKBA is where they need to look for this documentation and cc in the UKBA, my MP, and Rob Whiteman. I received an email shortly after I did this which informed me that my case was with a worker today and once a decision was made they will contact me. I got a phone call from the case worker confirming a decision was made and that my documents were being sent out today. I am still not sure what the decision is but fingers crossed it will be positive. I paid for next day service so I believe my passports will be sent to me by Friday at least and then I will have to wait for my BRP. My flights were booked for Sunday but was told that it could take up to a week to get my BRP....I will keep everyone informed and will post my application details after I receive confirmation either way.
Your patience time is over, now its patient timedupuytren wrote:Hi all - received my passports today but still awaiting BRP card...really happy it's all over (almost, pending the BRP, provided it's not lost yet!)
Background: 6 years student visa, 1 year permit free visa as a doctor in training, 3 years on Tier 1 (General), No gaps.
*No solicitor used*
Documents included in application:
Passports
LIUK certificate
SAR file
Note: My home country somehow does not stamp when I enter the country (I don't know why) and similarly UK does not stamp your passport when you leave. So, naturally, I lost track of my entry/exit dates between 2003-2007 as I didn't think at the time this was important. So I only wrote down the dates based on all the stamps within the passports and filled in the rest based on the information from the SAR file. I tried to also include as many dates as I could recall as possible (ie by checking airtickets on my email account etc) which were not in the passport/SAR file.
Timeline....
Application date: 03/09/2012
Acknowledgement: 10/09/2012
Biometric invite: 17/11/2012
Biometric done: 17/11/2012
ILR Approved: 21/04/13 (Sunday? WTF?!)
BRP Received: Pending
Documents Received: 24/04/13
So, almost 8 months in total. It has been a bumpy ride as I was nearly not allowed to work. Wrote lots of complaint letters, and contacting my MP (Conservative borough in London) was frankly a waste of time. Had to cancel a holiday.
I am STILL glad I wrote a letter to Rob Whiteman, Teresa May and the Immigration Minister as I believe this worked (despite some of the bitchy feedback I got on here in response to this - BITE ME!).
Thanks to all the helpful people here, esp Idiot spammer.
R556 wrote:I varied my FLRO application after completing full 10 years using SETO form. I paid full amount again for SETO instead of paying the difference between FLRO and SETO fee as I called ukba and they directed me to pay the full amount. Recently, I got a letter from case worker that I should withdraw one application. If I withdraw FLRO application then can it curtail my 3C leave whilst I've spent more than 10 years in UK now and can it make invalid my SETO application. I'll be very grateful if any senior member help me here.
My personal suggestion is to withdraw your FLR (O) with a clear written intention why you are withdrawing your application and on whose advise (mention the caseworkers name)VOLO Process wrote:Withdrawal of first application (not travelling)
Where an applicant who is not travelling, makes a clear, unambiguous request for consideration of the first application to be discontinued, VOLO leave will terminate 28 days after the date of withdrawal of the first application. If such a request is ambiguous, clarification that the application is being withdrawn should be sought. Only once a clear, unambiguous request has been made can the VOLO leave period be allowed to continue. Where such notification is given by post, the date of postage is when the application is withdrawn and the last 28 days of VOLO leave are triggered by that date. Any second application will only attract a right of appeal if the decision is taken, appeal rights notified and an appeal lodged during the extension under VOLO. The withdrawn application should be notified on INDECS using result code 7 and category code X1.
Yes, she can. Read this postjitu_2677 wrote:Guys more good news. my ilr was approved on 18th April, today i got my wife's passport dated 23nd April. just to inform you i didn't send my passport or biometric card. So it looks like home office don't need those, they can check on their system.
only 1 issue surprise me. My wife is in transitional route as she came here before 9th July 2012. so she should get 2 yrs visa. but they gave her 2 and half yrs visa under new rule.
so my question is can she apply for ilr (SET M) as she completed 2 yrs residence as a tier 1 general dependent.
1 quick questionjitu_2677 wrote:Guys more good news. my ilr was approved on 18th April, today i got my wife's passport dated 23nd April. just to inform you i didn't send my passport or biometric card. So it looks like home office don't need those, they can check on their system.
only 1 issue surprise me. My wife is in transitional route as she came here before 9th July 2012. so she should get 2 yrs visa. but they gave her 2 and half yrs visa under new rule.
so my question is can she apply for ilr (SET M) as she completed 2 yrs residence as a tier 1 general dependent.
saanju9 wrote:1 quick questionjitu_2677 wrote:Guys more good news. my ilr was approved on 18th April, today i got my wife's passport dated 23nd April. just to inform you i didn't send my passport or biometric card. So it looks like home office don't need those, they can check on their system.
only 1 issue surprise me. My wife is in transitional route as she came here before 9th July 2012. so she should get 2 yrs visa. but they gave her 2 and half yrs visa under new rule.
so my question is can she apply for ilr (SET M) as she completed 2 yrs residence as a tier 1 general dependent.
did you both (your SET (O) and your wife's FLR(M)) applied at the same time?? or did you applied her FLR(M) days after you sent your SET(O),,... Did you contacted the Home Office after you got your ILR by any means...Phone, letter, fax, email...etc
Please share this information ... so we will have a lot of relief regarding this issue
and also @ Ged if your still seeing this forum and reading this post..please let us know whats your experience with regards to the above question
Izno wrote:yes indeed you one of the lucky August applicants..Congrats my friend..Was your case straight forward ..did you send any complaint letter or contact your MP ?
essentialSalt wrote:You are one of the few lucky August applicants. Congratulations. Hope you get on with the rest of your life all right.smas4er wrote:Hi Guys
Thanks for all your support. I finally got my ILR approval letter today. Following is my timeline;
Application date: 28/08/2012
Acknowledgement: 31/08/2012
Biometric invite: 23/10/2012
Biometric done: 26/10/2012
ILR Approved: 18/04/13
BRP and passport: Passport recieved with approval letter - waiting for BRP
so half left info...jitu_2677 wrote:My SET (0) - 20 AUG 2012
WIFE SET (M) - 27 NOV 2012
contacted the Home Office on Monday by phone , they asked me whats the issue. i told i got ilr so what should i do now should i wait or send my passport. the lady told me to wait. then at the end on conversation i just ask to check the case ref no. She asked me when the application was made i gave the date she told its lees then 6 month so she cant check it. she didnt even take any personal details or case ref no,
saanju9 wrote:1 quick questionjitu_2677 wrote:Guys more good news. my ilr was approved on 18th April, today i got my wife's passport dated 23nd April. just to inform you i didn't send my passport or biometric card. So it looks like home office don't need those, they can check on their system.
only 1 issue surprise me. My wife is in transitional route as she came here before 9th July 2012. so she should get 2 yrs visa. but they gave her 2 and half yrs visa under new rule.
so my question is can she apply for ilr (SET M) as she completed 2 yrs residence as a tier 1 general dependent.
did you both (your SET (O) and your wife's FLR(M)) applied at the same time?? or did you applied her FLR(M) days after you sent your SET(O),,... Did you contacted the Home Office after you got your ILR by any means...Phone, letter, fax, email...etc
Please share this information ... so we will have a lot of relief regarding this issue
and also @ Ged if your still seeing this forum and reading this post..please let us know whats your experience with regards to the above question
There no such template for writing to MP, just write in your own words, polite, precise with no harsh words.sairam1 wrote:Hi Everybody.
I am one of the October applicant. I would be finishing 6 months period very soon. I would like to contact my local MP.
Can you please share some templates for writing to MP and home office. I have applied through a lawyer but he no were bothered or when i trying to contact him he is avoiding me.
I thank each and everybody in this forum as this the only one ray of hope and guidance this blind journey as we dont whats happening or status our application.
have a great day friends and people who waiting for the visa keep the hope and prayers and one day we will be other side of the river.
regards
sairam
Are you asking me???z18runway wrote:so half left info...jitu_2677 wrote:My SET (0) - 20 AUG 2012
WIFE SET (M) - 27 NOV 2012
contacted the Home Office on Monday by phone , they asked me whats the issue. i told i got ilr so what should i do now should i wait or send my passport. the lady told me to wait. then at the end on conversation i just ask to check the case ref no. She asked me when the application was made i gave the date she told its lees then 6 month so she cant check it. she didnt even take any personal details or case ref no,
saanju9 wrote:1 quick questionjitu_2677 wrote:Guys more good news. my ilr was approved on 18th April, today i got my wife's passport dated 23nd April. just to inform you i didn't send my passport or biometric card. So it looks like home office don't need those, they can check on their system.
only 1 issue surprise me. My wife is in transitional route as she came here before 9th July 2012. so she should get 2 yrs visa. but they gave her 2 and half yrs visa under new rule.
so my question is can she apply for ilr (SET M) as she completed 2 yrs residence as a tier 1 general dependent.
did you both (your SET (O) and your wife's FLR(M)) applied at the same time?? or did you applied her FLR(M) days after you sent your SET(O),,... Did you contacted the Home Office after you got your ILR by any means...Phone, letter, fax, email...etc
Please share this information ... so we will have a lot of relief regarding this issue
and also @ Ged if your still seeing this forum and reading this post..please let us know whats your experience with regards to the above question
what did you do finally ?
Hwima wrote:Hi all
As some of you who have read my contributions already know mine is a million miles from being a straight forward case. Previously my wife has said "let the sleeping dog lie" but I have decided I've had enough of that.(hope she wont say I told you so). I phoned the UKBA this morning and just as she was dishing the default answer I started writing the MP. I trust she will do something about it. What she will do I don't know but she's more human than the other lot as she has been sympathetic with other constituents with immigration issues in the past (hope she won't disappoint).
So I'll let you know what transpires as the motion is set.
Hi
Quick update. Within 2 hours the MP's office had come back with info. The background checks for someone whose application is under consideration were completed recently( even gave me date). Now its between to teams in Liverpool office "back and forth" as she put it accross. I will have to give them (mp) evidence if I have grounds for expedition
Thanks people.
Good day, happy waiting
You can try tailoring this template.sairam1 wrote:Can you please share some templates for writing to MP and home office.