ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Oztag · Post by **Oztag** » Tue Mar 26, 2013 8:20 pm

Long time lurker who has finally received ILR. This site has been helpful so here is my timeline.

Application type Set O
Date of application. 13 September 2012
Biometric letter. November 2012
Biometric enrolment. 16 November 2012
As I had heard nothing after 6 months, I wrote to UKBA on 19 March 2013 seeking a timeline for my application and asking that it be processed. It was suggested to me when I called to see what always happening that the only way to get any information was to write. I complained that they did not appear to be processing applications in date order and asked them to explain
Approval received. 25 March 2013
BPR received. 26 March 2013

I don't know if the letter made a difference, but their policy requires them to respond formally to complaints if they cannot be resolved in 2 days and I wonder if it was just easier to process the application.

So, just over 6 months and the sage is ended

sathishc · Post by **sathishc** » Tue Mar 26, 2013 11:53 pm

Oztag wrote:Long time lurker who has finally received ILR. This site has been helpful so here is my timeline.

Application type Set O
Date of application. 13 September 2012
Biometric letter. November 2012
Biometric enrolment. 16 November 2012
As I had heard nothing after 6 months, I wrote to UKBA on 19 March 2013 seeking a timeline for my application and asking that it be processed. It was suggested to me when I called to see what always happening that the only way to get any information was to write. I complained that they did not appear to be processing applications in date order and asked them to explain
Approval received. 25 March 2013
BPR received. 26 March 2013

I don't know if the letter made a difference, but their policy requires them to respond formally to complaints if they cannot be resolved in 2 days and I wonder if it was just easier to process the application.

So, just over 6 months and the sage is ended

Hi, Congrats! Mine is a similar timeline as yours. Could you please let me know where we should write to (address)? Is there a link providing guideline on the same? Who suggested to you to write? Thanks.

Oztag · Post by **Oztag** » Wed Mar 27, 2013 8:26 am

I wrote to:
UKBA Livsec1
PO Box 306
Liverpool
L2 0QN
It was an operator on the UKBA enquiry line who said writing would be the only way to get any information. I did not find any guidance on this, but the UKBA complaints policy is available online and I had a look at that.

ubk · Post by **ubk** » Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:08 am

Oztag wrote:I wrote to:
UKBA Livsec1
PO Box 306
Liverpool
L2 0QN
It was an operator on the UKBA enquiry line who said writing would be the only way to get any information. I did not find any guidance on this, but the UKBA complaints policy is available online and I had a look at that.

Nice. I sent mine off September 17 and like you I sent a letter to them on 20th March when I couldn't get through on the phone. The difference is that I sent my letter to the Croydon address which is supposed to be for Settlement visas. Still waiting for any response. I'll give the Liverpool address a go.

loverboy · Post by **loverboy** » Wed Mar 27, 2013 4:08 pm

Hi i entered UK on fiance visa on 4th Dec 2011, got married on 2 march 2012 and applied for 2 years spouse visa after my marriage, got my visa in october 2012, I complete 24 months on December 2013 and 27 months in march 2014. when does my probationary period start from and when am i eligible to apply. I will complete my 2 years of marriage in march 2014 but i got my residence permit dated october 2014 valid until oct 2014.

lee1664 · Post by **lee1664** » Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:07 pm

Hi All,

After reading through this forum i was expecting a long wait, however i have a timeline here that may give some hope to all those who are in progress of the UKBA terror.

Applied ILR SET(M): 30/01/13 (used checking service)
Acknowledgement received: 04/02/13
Payment deducted: 04/02/13
Biometric letter: 22/02/13
Biometric enrollement: 22/02/13
Biometric card received: 27/03/13

total time: 1 month 27 days

Back ground information,

USA national, entered the UK on 1 year student visa and then followed on to a 2 year unmarried partnership visa.

very fast very happy, maybe the UKBA have turned a corner. Good luck all!!!!!

sanks · Post by **sanks** » Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:23 pm

I completed 7 months today

) I have been regularly calling them but no use. I am stuck without knowing what to do now. I was suppose to be on holiday from tomorrow, which I booked 8 months ago, now thats all finished. I guess I will just have to wait it out

ubk wrote:
Oztag wrote:I wrote to:
UKBA Livsec1
PO Box 306
Liverpool
L2 0QN
It was an operator on the UKBA enquiry line who said writing would be the only way to get any information. I did not find any guidance on this, but the UKBA complaints policy is available online and I had a look at that.
Nice. I sent mine off September 17 and like you I sent a letter to them on 20th March when I couldn't get through on the phone. The difference is that I sent my letter to the Croydon address which is supposed to be for Settlement visas. Still waiting for any response. I'll give the Liverpool address a go.

Nobbly · Post by **Nobbly** » Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:52 am

Nobbly wrote:Congratulations to the lucky ones who got their responses so quick...doesn't make sense but what can we do...just wait and be hopeful.

I think the whole thing depends on luck and on what mood your case worker was on receipt of your application.... Clearly there are procedures however not all case workers are sticking to them,judging by some timelines mentioned

Anyways here is my timeline

applied for ILR on 19/09/12 based on 5yrs work permit although I have been here for 12yrs..
biometrics in November cant remember exact date
02/02/13 received a letter to submit September bank statement
04/02/13 BS sent and received following day (according to Royal Mail)
24/03/13 Still waiting

Getting frustrated I have to travel on the 5/4/13 and most importantly this could stop me from being able to do my job as some projects require to see a passport if you are a foreign national and I had informed them I will have it week commencing 25/3/13...a week after end of 6 months.

Does anyone know if a lawyer can get involved at this stage or there isn't much they can do either?

Hi hall, got great news I received my documents this morning, letter dated 25/03/13, just over 6 months.
BRP is coming within 7 working days.

Good luck to all

crossbow · Post by **crossbow** » Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:29 pm

Hi all

Just joined the club. I've posted my SET(O) application just now. I know I'll need to twiddle my thumbs for the rest of the year but I'll keep posting the advancements (if there are any).

This forum has been really helpful.

Cheers

dhanku · Post by **dhanku** » Thu Mar 28, 2013 8:11 pm

Is there anyone, who applied around 22nd Aug still waiting for a response.
I applied for a Set(O) on 22nd Aug 2012, with 3 dependents via the Tier 1 (General) route after 5 years .
I am tired of waiting now - over 7 months now - and worried I may be alone.

Love to hear from people in the same boat as me - and and also what steps have they taken other than calling UKBA.

sanks · Post by **sanks** » Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:29 pm

dhanku wrote:Is there anyone, who applied around 22nd Aug still waiting for a response.
I applied for a Set(O) on 22nd Aug 2012, with 3 dependents via the Tier 1 (General) route after 5 years .
I am tired of waiting now - over 7 months now - and worried I may be alone.

Love to hear from people in the same boat as me - and and also what steps have they taken other than calling UKBA.

Hi, i applied on 28th Aug nd haven`t heard anything yet from them. Calling them every week but no luck so far.

loverboy · Post by **loverboy** » Fri Mar 29, 2013 2:06 am

when does my 2 years probationary period start from? is it the day i get married in the UK or the day i get my biometrics residence permit? they took 7 months to give me a residence permit after my marriage. is this seven months counted in my years 2 years Probationary period or is it just a waste?

kumas12 · Post by **kumas12** » Sun Mar 31, 2013 4:45 pm

hey i need ask some question to get help. i been in uk 2006 en clem asylum end i been granted five years leave to remain 2007 my leave exp nov 2012 i apply ILR nov 2012 en grantend indefinite leave to remain on 22/02/2013 my question is in 2010 i was drive without drivers licence but i was insure, end 2010 catch again with my sister car no insure no licence but i didnt mention this when i was apply ILR en granted it so if i didnt mention on citizenship ther can refused ? or i need to mentio them this staff thank you help me

ccc · Post by **ccc** » Mon Apr 01, 2013 11:54 am

Has UKBA been scrapped today?

From BBC:

The UK Border Agency is to be abolished with its work returning to the Home Office, Theresa May has announced.

babar_noor · Post by **babar_noor** » Mon Apr 01, 2013 4:29 pm

Hi,
Just wanted to share my application timeline for set(m).

Application made on 1 May 2013 (through settlement checkin service)
Acknowledgement letter received: ~ 8 May 2013 (payment taken as well)
Biometric enrollment letter recieved: 15 May 2013
Biometric done through post office: 16 May 2013

Today is 1 April. I will update when I get any info.

gmx · Post by **gmx** » Mon Apr 01, 2013 5:56 pm

2013?

babar_noor wrote:Hi,
Just wanted to share my application timeline for set(m).

Application made on 1 May 2013 (through settlement checkin service)
Acknowledgement letter received: ~ 8 May 2013 (payment taken as well)
Biometric enrollment letter recieved: 15 May 2013
Biometric done through post office: 16 May 2013

Today is 1 April. I will update when I get any info.

babar_noor · Post by **babar_noor** » Mon Apr 01, 2013 9:22 pm

gmx wrote:2013?

babar_noor wrote:Hi,
Just wanted to share my application timeline for set(m).

Application made on 1 May 2013 (through settlement checkin service)
Acknowledgement letter received: ~ 8 May 2013 (payment taken as well)
Biometric enrollment letter recieved: 15 May 2013
Biometric done through post office: 16 May 2013

Today is 1 April. I will update when I get any info.

Sorry, i was dreaming.
Replace may with march above.

Pheena · Post by **Pheena** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 12:04 am

@dhanku
And to all waiting, don't be too worried (I know its easier said ...)
Well I applied for set(m) in may 2012 and only got my ILR
Approved in mid march 2013: I waited over 9months
Calling dosent help much, just keep faith
All the best..

kumas12 · Post by **kumas12** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:32 am

here is my timeline

Application type Set 5 yrs leave to remain
Date of application. 25 november 2012
Biometric letter december 2012
Biometric enrolment. 26 december 2012
Approval received. 22 february 2013
BPR received. 21 february 2013

juz · Post by **juz** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 2:20 pm

Hello,
I am a regular reader of this forum...

Thought I would now share my timelines...
My ILR is being done by my company solicitors

Applied for ILR SET(O) - WorkPermit (5yrs) with 3 dependants
Document sent by Solicitor - 8th March 2013
Ack letter recieved by Solicitor - 18th March 2013 (letter dated 12th March)
Biometrics letter recieved by Solicitor - 27th March 2013 (letter dated 22nd March)
Biometrics done - 02 April 2013

Now waiting...........

gmx · Post by **gmx** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:09 pm

Congrast kumas12

3 months

kumas12 wrote:here is my timeline

Application type Set 5 yrs leave to remain
Date of application. 25 november 2012
Biometric letter december 2012
Biometric enrolment. 26 december 2012
Approval received. 22 february 2013
BPR received. 21 february 2013

ants2009 · Post by **ants2009** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:12 pm

Just received my biometric/settlement card in the mail today. Documents haven't been returned yet, but i assume they are on their way.

total time from postal application 2 months - hopefully this means things are speeding up. Good luck to everyone.

ants2009 wrote:Hi All

just thought i'd add to the thread, the more posts the better.

We applied for ILR using form SET (O) , 2 applicants (one dependant) under UK Ancestry.

-Initial UK Ancestry visa expired 15th Feb 2013
-Completed Life in the UK test 2nd Feb 2013
-Posted application by special delivery with all documents on 6th Feb.
-Money taken from Amex on 8th Feb
-Received letter confirming application on 13th Feb, dated 8th Feb
-Received Biometric letter 19th Feb, dated 18th Feb
Will complete Biometrics at local post office this Friday.

Will update with any new info as it arrives.

gmx · Post by **gmx** » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:30 pm

Congrats ants2009

I do hope that they also speed things up for backlog applicants, especially those who have been waiting for six months or more.

ants2009 wrote:Just received my biometric/settlement card in the mail today. Documents haven't been returned yet, but i assume they are on their way.

total time from postal application 2 months - hopefully this means things are speeding up. Good luck to everyone.

ants2009 wrote:Hi All

just thought i'd add to the thread, the more posts the better.

We applied for ILR using form SET (O) , 2 applicants (one dependant) under UK Ancestry.

-Initial UK Ancestry visa expired 15th Feb 2013
-Completed Life in the UK test 2nd Feb 2013
-Posted application by special delivery with all documents on 6th Feb.
-Money taken from Amex on 8th Feb
-Received letter confirming application on 13th Feb, dated 8th Feb
-Received Biometric letter 19th Feb, dated 18th Feb
Will complete Biometrics at local post office this Friday.

Will update with any new info as it arrives.

ant06 · Post by **ant06** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 2:28 pm

@pheena
thanks a lot. these documents give me a nice idea. are u working full time as u have submitted separate bank statements and for how many months may I know?

maryagn3s · Post by **maryagn3s** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 1:18 am

first post but i'm nearly six months into waiting.

got a telephone call from the Home Office last night (the man was processing my app and needed to confirm my postal address?!?)...

anywho... here's my timeline:

11/10/2012 - posted application - Set O
12/10/2012 - application received (tracking information confirmed)
17/10/2012 - confirmation letter of receipt received
12/2012 - Biometric Enrollment Request received (enrolled same day)
02/2013 - Identical Biometric Enrollment Letter received (i emailed asking if i needed to re-enrol and also rang... was told, over phone, there was an error after the Post Office sent the previous data so i needed to re-enrol. I did so the following day).
02/04/2014 - Received telephone call from Home Office to confirm my postal address (I am an academic on research leave so working away from home. I posted a letter in January to confirm this and suggest a delivery address for passport/BRP and other docs).

STILL WAITING

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