FLR(O) Discretionary Leave waiting times ..??

[sanny26]

Hello all just want to share my success story and hope it will encourage someone to keep believing and keep the faith.

1. Sent off docs (28/03/2013)
2. Acknowledgement letter came (4/04/2013)
3. Biometrics letter came (11/04/2013)
4. Biometrics done (11/04/2013)
5. Letter from caseworker asking for proof that my wife and I are
cohabitating and have been doing so since we got married, also to send
the passports for our kids (22/04/2013)
6. Paperwork sent off 27/04/2013
7. Biometrics Residents Permit delivered 5/05/2013
8. All our documents returned + letters from Border Agency confirming
that my application was successful and the conditions of my residency
in the United Kingdom 7/05/2013

Please feel free to ask questions relevant to my application process,
good luck. [/b]

Hiya was it a extension or a fresh application?

[majojo]

Hmm ukba I just want to say this so unfair people have made applications almost a year with no response others make an application and less than 3 months they get response my question is are backdated application left behind or what???? Lord save us all

[Keisha]

@Chris....congratulations and all the best to u and ur family.That was a quick one and we thank God for that.We shall hold unto His faithfulness for He's the Provider.Was it an extension??

@Majojo....don't despair as soon you'll be getting a response.I know the wait is really annoying and can work our nerves.All shall surely come to pass and will be sharing good news too.God will definitely make a way for us...so keep ur faith!!

[shea]

Hello all just want to share my success story and hope it will encourage someone to keep believing and keep the faith.

1. Sent off docs (28/03/2013)
2. Acknowledgement letter came (4/04/2013)
3. Biometrics letter came (11/04/2013)
4. Biometrics done (11/04/2013)
5. Letter from caseworker asking for proof that my wife and I are
cohabitating and have been doing so since we got married, also to send
the passports for our kids (22/04/2013)
6. Paperwork sent off 27/04/2013
7. Biometrics Residents Permit delivered 5/05/2013
8. All our documents returned + letters from Border Agency confirming
that my application was successful and the conditions of my residency
in the United Kingdom 7/05/2013

Please feel free to ask questions relevant to my application process,
good luck. [/b]

Wow! That was quick. Congratulations and all the best
Can you tell us a bit about your application?

[egoneo]

Hmm ukba I just want to say this so unfair people have made applications almost a year with no response others make an application and less than 3 months they get response my question is are backdated application left behind or what???? Lord save us all

@kirlewchris

congrats hope you enjoy your freedom

@majojo

i cant help but think ukba are prioritising newer applications to make their overall statistics look better. For example if we have two applications, one takes 10 months to process, the other 2 months then the average between them is 6 months processing

this or theyve just split the applications into two piles, one is backlog and the other new applications and they have separate people working on them.

[majojo]

Hmm ukba I just want to say this so unfair people have made applications almost a year with no response others make an application and less than 3 months they get response my question is are backdated application left behind or what???? Lord save us all

@kirlewchris

congrats hope you enjoy your freedom

@majojo

i cant help but think ukba are prioritising newer applications to make their overall statistics look better. For example if we have two applications, one takes 10 months to process, the other 2 months then the average between them is 6 months processing

this or theyve just split the applications into two piles, one is backlog and the other new applications and they have separate people working on them.

Hm I hope so but it's just too sad and unfair. But am beleiving this month will be a month of joy for many of us.

[Joejo]

@pepper04

Thanks for the in put, what do you thing about the Fathers need Families charity. I called them ysterday and they sed that i need to register for £39 and that they will help me all the way through, better than Solicitors fees £60 for half an hour Or I do it my self and post it to court. What is the best option guys.

AND guys thanks for all ya congrats messages and support.

[pepper04]

@pepper04

Thanks for the in put, what do you thing about the Fathers need Families charity. I called them ysterday and they sed that i need to register for £39 and that they will help me all the way through, better than Solicitors fees £60 for half an hour Or I do it my self and post it to court. What is the best option guys.

AND guys thanks for all ya congrats messages and support.

I don't know much about them, I just had a free consultation with my solicitor and she gave me the court forms. I did it all myself it's simple and straight forward. The court gave us a date to go to court and the agreements were put on paper and had the court stamped court order come via post the week after

[cookies]

Hello all just want to share my success story and hope it will encourage someone to keep believing and keep the faith.

1. Sent off docs (28/03/2013)
2. Acknowledgement letter came (4/04/2013)
3. Biometrics letter came (11/04/2013)
4. Biometrics done (11/04/2013)
5. Letter from caseworker asking for proof that my wife and I are
cohabitating and have been doing so since we got married, also to send
the passports for our kids (22/04/2013)
6. Paperwork sent off 27/04/2013
7. Biometrics Residents Permit delivered 5/05/2013
8. All our documents returned + letters from Border Agency confirming
that my application was successful and the conditions of my residency
in the United Kingdom 7/05/2013

Please feel free to ask questions relevant to my application process,
good luck. [/b]

share your story Chris?? was it straightforward application? new application or extension?

[beebee]

Hi guys. I would like to share my timeline,
Application sent: 28/03/13
Acknowledgement letter dated: 02/04/13
Biometrics letter dated: 04/04/13
Biometrics taken: 09/04/13
Letter requesting more info and docs: 25/04/13
Documents sent: 07/05/13
Decision: Waiting

My solicitor had advised that I should expect to hear from the HO in at least 6months, so this has been pretty fast.

Congratulations to all that have had a positive answer, and for us that are waiting I hope we'll hear from the HO soon.

[Keisha]

@Bee....welcome to the forum and all the best to you.Is it a fresh application or an extension?

[cookies]

welcome to the forum @Bee!!!

[beebee]

@Keisha and @cookies
Thank you. It is a fresh application.

[oishola77778]

Guys, acknowledgement letter received today, so timeline updated as below:


FLR(O) 2013 - Marriage based extension Timeline

Application sent: 7th May 2013
App received by home office: 8th May 2013
Payment taken: 9th May 2013.
Ack letter: Received today 13th May 2013 dated 9th May 2013.
Biometrics letter received: waiting
Biometrics done: waiting
Final outcome: waiting

Guys please watch out for a record breaking positive application, and I pray this month will be positive month for ALL in this forum that have been waiting.

Yay, Oishola!! I'm still waiting, although I need to wait for my solicitor to let me know when he receives it as all my papers are mailed to him. Did you apply through a solicitor??

@ cookies, to keep my application mate updated - Pls check below:

FLR(O) 2013 - Marriage based extension Timeline

Application sent: 7th May 2013
App received by home office: 8th May 2013
Payment taken: 9th May 2013.
Ack letter: Received today 13th May 2013 dated 9th May 2013.
Biometrics letter received: 17th May 2013 dated 14th May 2013
Biometrics done: 17th May 2013.
Final outcome: waiting


so its now the waiting game.............wish all of us the best results here very very soon.

[cookies]

Guys, acknowledgement letter received today, so timeline updated as below:


FLR(O) 2013 - Marriage based extension Timeline

Application sent: 7th May 2013
App received by home office: 8th May 2013
Payment taken: 9th May 2013.
Ack letter: Received today 13th May 2013 dated 9th May 2013.
Biometrics letter received: waiting
Biometrics done: waiting
Final outcome: waiting

Guys please watch out for a record breaking positive application, and I pray this month will be positive month for ALL in this forum that have been waiting.

Yay, Oishola!! I'm still waiting, although I need to wait for my solicitor to let me know when he receives it as all my papers are mailed to him. Did you apply through a solicitor??

@ cookies, to keep my application mate updated - Pls check below:

FLR(O) 2013 - Marriage based extension Timeline

Application sent: 7th May 2013
App received by home office: 8th May 2013
Payment taken: 9th May 2013.
Ack letter: Received today 13th May 2013 dated 9th May 2013.
Biometrics letter received: 17th May 2013 dated 14th May 2013
Biometrics done: 17th May 2013.
Final outcome: waiting


so its now the waiting game.............wish all of us the best results here very very soon.

WOw!! Thank you appli-mate!! I eventually got my ack.letter, it was dated May 8th - so hopefully I'll get my Bio letter next week as well!!

It's happening really fast and there are a few applicants that have had a decision in a month!! Fingers crossed mate!!

[rec212]

My application was refused because my solicitor gave me the wrong advice; his sole interest was the money.

I was on a visitor visa and he advised me to apply for FLR(o) article 8 whilst it is clear that on the HO website that a visitor cannot switch to any visa!

I contacted the Ombudsman and my case is currently under investigation, I am also collecting the evidence so that I can prove this scam and get my money back.

[Keisha]

@Rec....ooh my word,that was reckless of him to do that and think he will get away with such scrupulous dodgy work.Thank God you took a step and I pray you get your case sorted out.I hope you get a Refund from your solicitor.Keep us posted!

[bagaja]

hi guys i am new to this,
my time line is
flro applied 16th /08/2012
bio taken 19th/02/2013
nothing heard since still waiting ...

i fed up from waiting i dont know what to do,

can anyone told me how to claim back my money from the solicitor as my solicitor has put me in to this trouble.
thanks

[GodGives]

hi guys i am new to this,
my time line is
flro applied 16th /08/2012
bio taken 19th/02/2013
nothing heard since still waiting ...

i fed up from waiting i dont know what to do,

can anyone told me how to claim back my money from the solicitor as my solicitor has put me in to this trouble.
thanks

Hi Bagaja,

It is not your solicitors fault but the home office. The waiting times are ridiculous. I have been waiting for 14months now and many on this forum have been waiting for over a year

[Keisha]

@Bagaja....welcome to the forum and don't despair about the wait,as I'm also in the same situation.I hv applied same time as u and still waiting to hear from HO.I pray we all get response and be able to move on.As much as it annoying waiting this long,like Godgives mentioned its not your solicitor's fault.

However,all the best with your application form!
@Godgives....gosh that's a long wait.Let's pray that God makes a way for us

[ONLYME1]

@bagaja

Don't loose hope pal been waiting for 11months now still no word each time I ring ukba all they say is application is still in progress not completed yet

Its fraustrating after reading some people waited for this long just for refusal letter to be issued if they wanna do that why keep people waiting for that long

GOD help us all AMEN

[Mrs Ali]

Case Submitted for renewal of FLRM 12/12
Acknowledgement received 28/12/12
Bio-metrics Letter received: 06/03/13
Biometrics done: 21/03/13
Awaiting Decision

My employers are now getting very upset, this has put me in a very difficult position. I dont know what to do and I am very stressed now. It has been 5 months and waiting.

We have a flat together and decent jobs. We have been married (not acknowledged by Home office) for nearly 8 years.

[cookies]

Guys, acknowledgement letter received today, so timeline updated as below:


FLR(O) 2013 - Marriage based extension Timeline

Application sent: 7th May 2013
App received by home office: 8th May 2013
Payment taken: 9th May 2013.
Ack letter: Received today 13th May 2013 dated 9th May 2013.
Biometrics letter received: waiting
Biometrics done: waiting
Final outcome: waiting

Guys please watch out for a record breaking positive application, and I pray this month will be positive month for ALL in this forum that have been waiting.

Yay, Oishola!! I'm still waiting, although I need to wait for my solicitor to let me know when he receives it as all my papers are mailed to him. Did you apply through a solicitor??

@ cookies, to keep my application mate updated - Pls check below:

FLR(O) 2013 - Marriage based extension Timeline

Application sent: 7th May 2013
App received by home office: 8th May 2013
Payment taken: 9th May 2013.
Ack letter: Received today 13th May 2013 dated 9th May 2013.
Biometrics letter received: 17th May 2013 dated 14th May 2013
Biometrics done: 17th May 2013.
Final outcome: waiting


so its now the waiting game.............wish all of us the best results here very very soon.

Quick update! My solicitor sent me an email advising me that they have received my biometrics letter and they are sending it to me today first class post. I don't mind waiting for it as I won't be able to go to the post office to get it done till Thursday anyway! We are definitely on hand with our applications @oishola! Happy week everyone, and may there be visas granted soon!

[ONLYME1]

@cookie

Your application is going smoothly and think you will hear a possitive result 3-4weeks after you enrol ur biometric

Keep d faith

[cookies]

@cookie

Your application is going smoothly and think you will hear a possitive result 3-4weeks after you enrol ur biometric

Keep d faith

Oh I do hope so OnlyME! Thanks for the support! My case is not straightforward so I do hope to hear some good news! Good luck to everyone and to you too ONLY ME