ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

[sugadev]

My timeline:
1. Application, SET(O)
2. SET(O) Applied for 09/10/2012
3. Confirmation Letter received: (dated 17/10/2012)
4. Biometrics Invite received: 27/12/2012 (letter dated 17/12/2012 )
5. Biometrics submitted: 28/12/2012
6. Letter requesting further document (date 16/02/2013) received 19/02/2013
7. Document sent with covering letter 23/02/2013 (received by UKBA 25/02/2013)
8. ILR Approval Letter/ Passport: WAITING
9. Biometric Residence Permit WAITING.

Could anyone please tell me, if the Home Office requests more documents, how long after I sent off the documents can I expect to hear back/receive my documents?

I have seen some others took 2-3weeks....Is this about what I am looking at...?

I believe once they opened the case, they would try to close within 14 days. I have the same timeline as yours and was asked further document to be sent. UKBA received it on 25.02.13. Looks like they will wait for 14 days to pass (grace time given to submit the docs) or process it right away away depending on the case worker.

[ranadawood]

Hi Guys,

Did anyone applied in January 2013 in JR category? I applied on 11 January 2013. I received the confirmation letter. I am waiting for the biometrics invitation. Did anyone received invitation for biometrics?

Thanks,

Rana

[tasawar]

Hi everyone

Is there anyone who had experience to applied Settle M ILR Premium Service in person in Croydon because i wana apply PEO and i want to know like how it works and how many set of photo copies i will have to take with me .

[Captainfantastic]

My timeline:
1. Application, SET(O)
2. SET(O) Applied for 09/10/2012
3. Confirmation Letter received: (dated 17/10/2012)
4. Biometrics Invite received: 27/12/2012 (letter dated 17/12/2012 )
5. Biometrics submitted: 28/12/2012
6. Letter requesting further document (date 16/02/2013) received 19/02/2013
7. Document sent with covering letter 23/02/2013 (received by UKBA 25/02/2013)
8. ILR Approval Letter/ Passport: WAITING
9. Biometric Residence Permit WAITING.

Could anyone please tell me, if the Home Office requests more documents, how long after I sent off the documents can I expect to hear back/receive my documents?

I have seen some others took 2-3weeks....Is this about what I am looking at...?

I believe once they opened the case, they would try to close within 14 days. I have the same timeline as yours and was asked further document to be sent. UKBA received it on 25.02.13. Looks like they will wait for 14 days to pass (grace time given to submit the docs) or process it right away away depending on the case worker.

My wife got a letter (dated 18 January 2013) requesting more documents on 22 January 2013 (letter stated must respond within 15 working days of date of letter). She replied on 29 January 2013 with next day delivery. We tracked it and it was delivered on Wednesday, 30 January 2013. She eventually got her Approval letter (dated 18 February) on 20 February 2013, last Wednesday. As of now, she still has not received her Residence Permit..... tomorrow will be 7 working days from the date of the Approval letter. So it took 3 weeks from them receiving the documents until she got the letter, but, as I said, no permit! Now more than 5 months since she sent in her SET(M) application.

[ahtesham4all]

Hi,

Has anyone applied for ILR (SET 0) on tier 1 general category, If yes can you please send me some information about the processing time for the approval.

Tier 1 general visa expiry date - 10/10/2012
ILR SET O application sent - 22/09/12
ILR (SET O Tier 1 general category) acknowledgement letter received- 25/09/2012
Biometric Done - 04/12/2012
still waiting for approval.

I would appreciate if someone could send me any piece of information regarding september application on SET O.

Thanks ,

[sathishc]

Hi,

Has anyone applied for ILR (SET 0) on tier 1 general category, If yes can you please send me some information about the processing time for the approval.

Tier 1 general visa expiry date - 10/10/2012
ILR SET O application sent - 22/09/12
ILR (SET O Tier 1 general category) acknowledgement letter received- 25/09/2012
Biometric Done - 04/12/2012
still waiting for approval.

I would appreciate if someone could send me any piece of information regarding september application on SET O.

Thanks ,

Similar timeline for me too. Still waiting.

[Baxx]

Current average waiting time based on stories in this forum are;
SET(O) tier1/work permit - 5 to 8 months
SET(M) - 3 to 6 months

There are exceptions, of course, some get it within 3 months under any category, some wait over 10 months.

Hi,

Has anyone applied for ILR (SET 0) on tier 1 general category, If yes can you please send me some information about the processing time for the approval.

Tier 1 general visa expiry date - 10/10/2012
ILR SET O application sent - 22/09/12
ILR (SET O Tier 1 general category) acknowledgement letter received- 25/09/2012
Biometric Done - 04/12/2012
still waiting for approval.

I would appreciate if someone could send me any piece of information regarding september application on SET O.

Thanks ,

[Captainfantastic]

Hi there,
I wondered if you have already received your biometric card now? I received my passport back on 5 th Feb ( dated on the letter) and still no sign of my BPR it has been 12 working days ,have called DX and they has got nothing for me ,I am worrying to sick.
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best regards.

Haven't received it yet. On your approval letter, it tells you what to do if it doesn't turn up within 10 working days. You can either send an email or write to them. I must admit, I would send an email.

Hi,

I did send a email and it said it would reply me within 5 working days. Loads of bullshit ,I am sick of dealing with UKBA , sick of waiting for everything, everything takes ages in this country .

Sick of Waiting - have you received your Biometric Residence Permit yet? Or even a reply to your email? My wife has still not received hers and today is the 7th working day from the date of her acceptance letter! ......

[Captainfantastic]

Hi there,
I wondered if you have already received your biometric card now? I received my passport back on 5 th Feb ( dated on the letter) and still no sign of my BPR it has been 12 working days ,have called DX and they has got nothing for me ,I am worrying to sick.
Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best regards.

Haven't received it yet. On your approval letter, it tells you what to do if it doesn't turn up within 10 working days. You can either send an email or write to them. I must admit, I would send an email.

Hi,

I did send a email and it said it would reply me within 5 working days. Loads of bullshit ,I am sick of dealing with UKBA , sick of waiting for everything, everything takes ages in this country .

Sick of Waiting - have you received your Biometric Residence Permit yet? Or even a reply to your email? My wife has still not received hers and today is the 7th working day from the date of her acceptance letter! ......

I sent an email to DX Secure this morning to enquire as to whether UKBA had sent the Residence Permit and have just received a reply back saying they have not received anything for my wife yet from UKBA! Even more dithering by the clowns at the UKBA! Oh well, we will now try to hound them by telephone! ......

[Captainfantastic]

I sent an email to DX Secure this morning to enquire as to whether UKBA had sent the Residence Permit and have just received a reply back saying they have not received anything for my wife yet from UKBA! Even more dithering by the clowns at the UKBA! Oh well, we will now try to hound them by telephone! ......

I have now sent an email to both my MP, Pauline Latham and Mark Harper (Minister Of State for Immigration at The Home Office) telling them I think the delay in not sending the BRP within 7 days is intolerable! Let's see if I can elicit some sort of response! No doubt, I'll get automatic emails from both of them telling me they will reply within 14 days!

LATER EDIT - my wife telephoned UKBA this afternoon, and I managed to speak to a very helpful young man. I told him about DX saying never received anything. He told me that the BRP was produced on 18 February 2013 but couldn't tell us when we would receive it! got the quote of "wait until 10 working days then send an email or letter!" .... but from what Sick of waiting said last week, you then get an automatic reply saying they will respond within 5 days!! UKBA just dragging their heels yet again!!

[ninab]

hi all

here is my husband's timeline.
he applied under SET(M) via Settlement checking service
Date applied 15/11/12
Date biometrics done 17/12/12
Date BPR received 27/02/13 (dated 25/02/13)

Good luck to everyone still waiting.

[sanjacs]

Hmmm got a missed post yesterday....wondering if this is it or not

Would check the post office after work today, and hope that this is the end to my nearly 9 months wait!

Will keep you guys posted.

[Justiceseeker]

That is one interesting forum.

ILR type: SET(O)
I applied on 9th of August
HO acknowledgement - 16th of August
Payment taken: 21.08.2012
Bio letter: 13.11.2012
Bio done: 16.11.2012
ILR approved: 25.02.2013
Docs arrived: 28.02.2013

Applied via immigration adviser

1 Main applicant + 2 dependents

No more waiting.

My updated timeline is above.
Baxx, I'm sorry that I have to jump the queue I hope you will get your very soon.

[Baxx]

Justice!!
Congrats!! I cannot be happier for you, now you can go and see your family.
I was really praying for your approval, so no need for apology.
All the best

That is one interesting forum.

ILR type: SET(O)
I applied on 9th of August
HO acknowledgement - 16th of August
Payment taken: 21.08.2012
Bio letter: 13.11.2012
Bio done: 16.11.2012
ILR approved: 25.02.2013
Docs arrived: 28.02.2013

Applied via immigration adviser

1 Main applicant + 2 dependents

No more waiting.

My updated timeline is above.
Baxx, I'm sorry that I have to jump the queue I hope you will get your very soon.

[imranshahid]

That is one interesting forum.

ILR type: SET(O)
I applied on 9th of August
HO acknowledgement - 16th of August
Payment taken: 21.08.2012
Bio letter: 13.11.2012
Bio done: 16.11.2012
ILR approved: 25.02.2013
Docs arrived: 28.02.2013

Applied via immigration adviser

1 Main applicant + 2 dependents

No more waiting.

My updated timeline is above.
Baxx, I'm sorry that I have to jump the queue I hope you will get your very soon.

Congrats .
Lets hope other August applicants also get their decisions soon.
I applied on 18th of August , still waiting. Called UKBA , been told to continue waiting.

[Nana112]

I am so thankful for this site for keeping me sane. Reading other people's timelines gave me hope. I am so happy I received my ilr yesterday all documents plus biometric card at same time both signed for. I would love to share my timeline as follows:

Set O - 5 year work permit
Date applied: 15/11/2012 posted nxt day delivery arrived 16/01/2012
Paid via debit card and payment taken on 19/11/2012
Letter of payment & acknowledgement received 21/11/12 dated 19/11/12
Biometric letter received 10/01/2013 dated 07/01/2013
Biometrics undertaken on 11/01/2013
BRP - received am 27/02/2013 dated 24/02/2013, other documents arrived the same time. I can finally travel, I am so happy finally no restrictions.
A total of 14weeks 4 days. Three months two weeks.

Good Luck to everyone waiting.

[SeanChessPlayerX]

My timeline:
1. Application, SET(O)
2. SET(O) Applied for 09/10/2012
3. Confirmation Letter received: (dated 17/10/2012)
4. Biometrics Invite received: 27/12/2012 (letter dated 17/12/2012 )
5. Biometrics submitted: 28/12/2012
6. Letter requesting further document (date 16/02/2013) received 19/02/2013
7. Document sent with covering letter 23/02/2013 (received by UKBA 25/02/2013)
8. ILR Approval Letter/ Passport: WAITING
9. Biometric Residence Permit WAITING.

Could anyone please tell me, if the Home Office requests more documents, how long after I sent off the documents can I expect to hear back/receive my documents?

I have seen some others took 2-3weeks....Is this about what I am looking at...?

I believe once they opened the case, they would try to close within 14 days. I have the same timeline as yours and was asked further document to be sent. UKBA received it on 25.02.13. Looks like they will wait for 14 days to pass (grace time given to submit the docs) or process it right away away depending on the case worker.

Mine only took 3 days to process, it was super fast.

6. Letter (date 12/02/2013) received 15/02/2013 requesting further documentary proof because i changed my address.
7. Further documentary proof sent with covering letter 15/02/2013 (received by UKBA 18/02/2013)
8. ILR Approval Letter (dated 11/02/2013) received 21/02/2013 by normal post, "To Be Signed for"
9. Biometric Residence Permit received today too - dated 19/02/2013

[ranadawood]

Hi ,

Would you mind to post your full time line and which catetory you applied?
when applied ,biometrics invittaion ?

Thanks

[sugadev]

Hi,

My ILR approval came through finally.

Date Applied: 10/10/12
Acknowledgement: 21/10/12 (dated 18/10/12)
Bio Metric Requested: 18/12/12
Biometric Done: 21/12/12
Letter from UKBA asking SOC code: 21/02/13
Letter Sent: 22/02/13 (Recd by UKBA on 25/02/13
Approval: 27/02/13 (Recd on 01.03.13)
BRP: Due in 7 days

What a relief... Total waiting time 145 days.

[Baxx]

Congrats!!
Best of luck with your life with this freedom



I have applied on 1/8/2012, getting a bit inpatient now.
((((sigh))))

Hi,

My ILR approval came through finally.

Date Applied: 10/10/12
Acknowledgement: 21/10/12 (dated 18/10/12)
Bio Metric Requested: 18/12/12
Biometric Done: 21/12/12
Letter from UKBA asking SOC code: 21/02/13
Letter Sent: 22/02/13 (Recd by UKBA on 25/02/13
Approval: 27/02/13 (Recd on 01.03.13)
BRP: Due in 7 days

What a relief... Total waiting time 145 days.

[Captainfantastic]

I sent an email to DX Secure this morning to enquire as to whether UKBA had sent the Residence Permit and have just received a reply back saying they have not received anything for my wife yet from UKBA! Even more dithering by the clowns at the UKBA! Oh well, we will now try to hound them by telephone! ......

I have now sent an email to both my MP, Pauline Latham and Mark Harper (Minister Of State for Immigration at The Home Office) telling them I think the delay in not sending the BRP within 7 days is intolerable! Let's see if I can elicit some sort of response! No doubt, I'll get automatic emails from both of them telling me they will reply within 14 days!

LATER EDIT - my wife telephoned UKBA this afternoon, and I managed to speak to a very helpful young man. I told him about DX saying never received anything. He told me that the BRP was produced on 18 February 2013 but couldn't tell us when we would receive it! got the quote of "wait until 10 working days then send an email or letter!" .... but from what Sick of waiting said last week, you then get an automatic reply saying they will respond within 5 days!! UKBA just dragging their heels yet again!!

UPDATE: Our nephew and niece were injured in an accident in Malaysia last weekend and are in hospital, having both suffered a broken leg. I mentioned this in my email to our MP, and told her how anxious we are to be able to travel. We received a reply from our MP today. She has taken my wife's case up with the UKBA and been told there "was a problem" with the issuing of the permit (when we phoned on Wednesday, we were told it "had been produced on 18 Feb" - Incredible!). Our MP told the UKBA that my wife's case must be treated as a matter of extreme urgency! Still not got the BRP though! I wonder if yesterday's by-election result might prompt some sense of urgency at the UKBA given the Conservatives came third behind UKIP?!

[imranshahid]

Hi,

My ILR approval came through finally.

Date Applied: 10/10/12
Acknowledgement: 21/10/12 (dated 18/10/12)
Bio Metric Requested: 18/12/12
Biometric Done: 21/12/12
Letter from UKBA asking SOC code: 21/02/13
Letter Sent: 22/02/13 (Recd by UKBA on 25/02/13
Approval: 27/02/13 (Recd on 01.03.13)
BRP: Due in 7 days

What a relief... Total waiting time 145 days.

You lucky...I wish rest of August applicants get their ILR soon. Six and a half month now and don't know yet how long to continue wait.

[larrieb]

does anyone know contact number for inquiries about progress of application as number on letters is no good ,application is set M

[tasawar]

Hi everyone

I am due to apply my ILr (Set M) i am on spouse visa at the moment and i am going to apply my ilr in 3 weeks times in PEO Solihull but i have question about working tax credit since i came in this country in 2011 i start working full time and we submit joint calim with my british wife and start taking working tax credits we have 2 british born kids togather .

My question is as i am taking working tax credit is that gona make any problam for me when i m gona apply my ILR application? please answer me thanks.

[imranshahid]

That is one interesting forum.

ILR type: SET(O)
I applied on 9th of August
HO acknowledgement - 16th of August
Payment taken: 21.08.2012
Bio letter: 13.11.2012
Bio done: 16.11.2012
ILR approved: 25.02.2013
Docs arrived: 28.02.2013

Applied via immigration adviser

1 Main applicant + 2 dependents

No more waiting.

My updated timeline is above.
Baxx, I'm sorry that I have to jump the queue I hope you will get your very soon.

Congrats .
Lets hope other August applicants also get their decisions soon.
I applied on 18th of August , still waiting. Called UKBA , been told to continue waiting.

Hi guys,
August 18 SET(O) applicant , received all the documents today. Waiting for the approval letter and BRP.
Hang on there.