Permanent Residence Card Processing Time 2016

[aluter]

I got an email today saying that the application is complete and documents are on their way. They provided me with a tracking number.

I had written a letter to my MP 10 days ago. I called them again yesterday because I got refused a Schengen visa for work because of not having a valid UK visa.

Fingers crossed it is good news

[Noneeapr2017]

Dear Sir
 
Thank you for contacting UKVI contact centre. Our records show that your request is under consideration and the appropriate team has been notified that your request is still pending. UKVI hope to action your request as soon as possible.
 
UK Visas and Immigration
 
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[Daniann]

Dear Sir
 
Thank you for contacting UKVI contact centre. Our records show that your request is under consideration and the appropriate team has been notified that your request is still pending. UKVI hope to action your request as soon as possible.
 
UK Visas and Immigration
 
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100% exactly the same email I recived , however keep me update if you have anything from them and I will do the same
G luck for both of us

[Samelamin]

I literally got the same email as well, I applied on the 24th of October

I got in touch with my MP and hope they can help resolve this

[zubby007]

I literally got the same email as well, I applied on the 24th of October

I got in touch with my MP and hope they can help resolve this

What was the reason of their refusal in April 2016 and why did you wait so long to reapply in Oct 2016.

[Samelamin]

Same as most people, no CSI while my wife was a student

so we reapplied when she has had 5 years working evidence

But to be honest with the election happening, I am very doubtful that my MP will even look at my issue

[Daniann]

After contacting the HO via the help line , I just recived the below email :
(Thank you for contacting UKVI contact centre. Our records show that your request is under consideration and the appropriate team has been notified that your request is still pending. UKVI hope to action your request as soon as possible)
Can some one tell what they mean by pending application ?

Guys , it's been 6 month and 25 days since I sent my application and am kept calling them 2 times a week and recently they recognise me from my phone number.. any suggestions ? What shall I do ! My solicitor keep telling me we can't do anything and we need to wait , it's really stressful and I can't plane or do anything in my life at this stage !!
Any help

[garlic]

HI , I have submitted my application 2nd of November 2016, i didnt receive any letter from them, just saw in my account that they took the fee. I have lived in Uk for 10 years. Coming from East European country. I had to request back the passport after 2 months, its nearly 6 months since ive sent the papers and havent received anything yet.

[sam9ice]

From my experience and everything have seen on this site, applications that went close to or over 6 months were all eventually approved and PR given.
Mine was just a day over 6 month and was worried like you all. The decision letter said I could apply for naturalisation from April 2017 so the time have been waiting also was part of the 1 year required for PR status.

I know it's hard cos you guys probably wanna travel but my advise is for you guys to be patient. The PR will come.

Good luck guys

[Daniann]

Dear Sir
 
Thank you for contacting UKVI contact centre. Our records show that your request is under consideration and the appropriate team has been notified that your request is still pending. UKVI hope to action your request as soon as possible.
 
UK Visas and Immigration
 
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Any update in your case ?

[Daniann]

Same as most people, no CSI while my wife was a student

so we reapplied when she has had 5 years working evidence

But to be honest with the election happening, I am very doubtful that my MP will even look at my issue

Did you contact your Mp? And result or update from the HO!

[aluter]

My application was successful and I will get my PR in 10 working days.

The only issue with the letter is that it said "residence card" but when I called the helpline they cleared it up and said it is just a generic letter and I will receive PR.

The only thing that kept me awake at night during the 6 months was the fact that I applied 4 months before my qualifying period (5 years wedding anniversary was February 2017).

[Samelamin]

My application was successful and I will get my PR in 10 working days.

The only issue with the letter is that it said "residence card" but when I called the helpline they cleared it up and said it is just a generic letter and I will receive PR.

The only thing that kept me awake at night during the 6 months was the fact that I applied 4 months before my qualifying period (5 years wedding anniversary was February 2017).

Actually we had the same worry, we applied 6 weeks before our qualifying period as our wedding was early December

So that really is good to hear! if you got your PR when you applied early then we should be ok!

[aluter]

My application was successful and I will get my PR in 10 working days.

The only issue with the letter is that it said "residence card" but when I called the helpline they cleared it up and said it is just a generic letter and I will receive PR.

The only thing that kept me awake at night during the 6 months was the fact that I applied 4 months before my qualifying period (5 years wedding anniversary was February 2017).

Actually we had the same worry, we applied 6 weeks before our qualifying period as our wedding was early December

So that really is good to hear! if you got your PR when you applied early then we should be ok!

Yes it is great we did not get penalised. However, we were living together for a year before we got married after-which I applied for EEA family permit as spouse.

Also both my husband and son got dual British and Eu citizenship. I can't wait to join them and not have to keep applying for visa everywhere I go! Which is very humiliating when traveling on business.

[Samelamin]

My application was successful and I will get my PR in 10 working days.

The only issue with the letter is that it said "residence card" but when I called the helpline they cleared it up and said it is just a generic letter and I will receive PR.

The only thing that kept me awake at night during the 6 months was the fact that I applied 4 months before my qualifying period (5 years wedding anniversary was February 2017).

Actually we had the same worry, we applied 6 weeks before our qualifying period as our wedding was early December

So that really is good to hear! if you got your PR when you applied early then we should be ok!

Yes it is great we did not get penalised. However, we were living together for a year before we got married after-which I applied for EEA family permit as spouse.

Also both my husband and son got dual British and Eu citizenship. I can't wait to join them and not have to keep applying for visa everywhere I go! Which is very humiliating when traveling on business.

We were living together for 2 years before we got marrried, but I also applied as spouse instead of married parter

Its a real shame they penalise partners who get married by resetting the time they have been together. So if I did not marry my wife we would have been eligible for PR 2 years ago!

[aluter]

Hi Samelamin,

I looked at the letter they have sent me and it states that I got PR on the 21st April 2015! Which is approximately 5 years since we started living together.

If I knew that the unmarried period whilst we were living together counted, I would have applied earlier.

Oh well...

[Noneeapr2017]

called them today they can not help.
all what they said is I have to wait even my application is over 6 months .

[Noneeapr2017]

Same as most people, no CSI while my wife was a student

so we reapplied when she has had 5 years working evidence

But to be honest with the election happening, I am very doubtful that my MP will even look at my issue

Did you contact your Mp? And result or update from the HO!

Any update???

[Daniann]

Same as most people, no CSI while my wife was a student

so we reapplied when she has had 5 years working evidence

But to be honest with the election happening, I am very doubtful that my MP will even look at my issue

Did you contact your Mp? And result or update from the HO!

Any update???

Nothing at all !!!

[eeapr2017]

Hi.
My timeline is below for Non EEA .PR

Applied on: 15 Nov 2016
Bio done: 02 Dec 2016
CoA received: 15 Dec 2016
PR: still waiting

is anyone else applied in Nov and still waiting ? Please share your timeline here. Good luck guys

[leylalieva]

Hi everyone.
I applied on 16th of November 2016
BIO :19/11/2016
Still waiting.me and 2 kids.

[Daniann]

Dear Sir
 
Thank you for contacting UKVI contact centre. Our records show that your request is under consideration and the appropriate team has been notified that your request is still pending. UKVI hope to action your request as soon as possible.
 
UK Visas and Immigration
 
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Any update ? Nothing for me !

[smITbd]

I have applied Non EEA PR 15 Oct 2016
Bio done: 02 Nov 2016
CoA received: 15 nov 2016
Acceleration letter sent to HO: 3rd Apr. 2017 and NO Reply from HO till today
PR: still waiting

Anyone here with same situation?

[Samelamin]

Same here, got the same email

And I called them like 3 times, the second time they said I have to wait 5 working days before I should contact them again

The wait is a pain and the feeling of powerlessness is frustrating.

My MP has not replied yet since she is probably far too busy with the election. I did however get a response from an MEP who said they are probably super busy with applications and sent

"There have been lots of media reports about the delays - for example: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/po ... 01211.html"

Not really an answer but I suppose I should understand

[Pizzahut]

EEA EFM.
Application posted on :22 june 2016
Received by UKVI/HO on : 23 june 2016
Payment taken on :25 june 2016
Bio letter received on :1 september 2016
Biometrics Enrolled on : 2 september 2016
COA With Work :13 september 2016
COA Without Work :
Resident Card Received on :still waiting
Documents Returned on. .. not received yet
It's more than 10 months and 10 days i applied for My Residence Card butt haven't received anything from HO after COA 13th of September 2016 .it's more than 7 months and 20 days now.Any suggestions would be great. Are they really busy with EEA Applications?