Endorsement of visa on the passport by BIA - how long ??

[deepakmehtauk]

Hi guys,
I had applied for my mothers ILR in March 2007.
We received a "Notice of refusal" in Jan 2008.
We appealed against the decision which was heard on 6th March 2008. We won the appeal & received the judges determination on 15th March 2008.
We received a letter from Appeals Implementation Unit, BIA on 23rd April asking for my mothers passport & 4 photographs, which we sent by special delivery on 27th April.

How long does it take BIA to endorse the passport with the visa. Everytime I call them up I get a standard reply "Its under consideration" !!!!!!!!! Its getting very very frustating esp as my mother is terminally ill & needs to travel & come back before her health deteriorates.

I can understand the delay in the decision phase, but they dont have to think now. We have won the appeal & all that BIA has to do now is to stamp the passport with the ILR. Surely it cant take that long.

Anyone can give me a rough estimate ?

Thanks in advance,

Deepak.

[Frontier Mole]

It should happen in about six weeks but there are considerable backlogs. It can take months.

I suggest you contact them in writing stating the issue and the importance of her return to the UK. I would suggest you attach some evidence of her dire medical condition to support your point. This might achieve what you want or on the other hand it could do the exact opposite. If your mother's the health issue was not disclosed previously they could state change of circumstances and refuse the visa again!

Assuming you are ok with the above you are still wholly reliant on the goodwill of the issuing caseworker; they generally do not progress or prioritise cases unless directed to do so by a very senior grade or through ministerial involvement.

[vinny]

The Immigration Judge allowed my appeal some time ago, why has the Visa Section not contacted me about my entry clearance?

[Frontier Mole]

Vinny,
Your link is for overseas' ECO appeals. I believe the OP is being delt with in the UK I think he will be dealing with Leeds or Sheffield process centres.

[deepakmehtauk]

Thanks for your replies.

Yes it was an incountry application. It was a application for ILR under compassionate grounds as my mother was still not 65 yrs old. It was entirely on her medical diagnosis.

I am hoping that they will send her passport soon.

thanks,

Deepak.

[tasha75]

How long does it take BIA to endorse the passport with the visa.

In my case it was about 3.5 weeks, I sent my passport about the same time as you (end of April) and received on the 23 May. I was actually surprised at their speed because on reading this forum it seems that the average wait is 6 week. So you may receive your passports soon.
P.S. It was issued by Leeds office.

[deepakmehtauk]

Hi tasha75,
thanks for your reply.

Do you rmember if it was the leeds office that dealt with your passport ?

Thanks,

Deepak

[tasha75]

P.S. It was issued by Leeds office.