Withdraw ILR application

[neeesz78]

Dear Team
I've recently submitted my ILR application via 10yrs route (online) and paid fees
my Biometric appointment is next week.

I now wants to withdraw my application and resubmit ILR via 5 year route Tier2 general - later in the year.
I just to want to avoid any issues with my family time outside UK (we are on Tier2 General since Jan-2017)

our current Tier2 general remain valid until Jan-23

few questions please:
1- is it possible to withdraw the ILR application and how ?
2- will I get my fees refunded (have not submitted biometric yet) ?
3- For Tier2 general issued in Jan 2017 , PBS dependents dont have issue with time outside UK ?
"I'm only talking of 35 days in total over 10 year period that concerns me"

Thanks in advance for your help and advice

Regards

[neeesz78]

good day Team, hopefully someone can provide answers on my query above

Thanks

[Bash_]

maybe this would help you

https://www.gov.uk/cancel-visa

[neeesz78]

Thanks , it seems correct form but it ask for home office reference number , it’s not accepting my unique application number ?
I submitted ILR online , I am not sure what to do ?

[Bash_]

I believe you can use Payment ref number if you dont know your HO ref.

[neeesz78]

it did work using payment reference number , thanks
I should get the refund is it ? I have not submitted biometric and just cancelled my appointment (which was due in 2 days)
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[chatty1986]

Hi neeesz78, would be keen to hear if you had any success? i.e. if the refund request has been acknowledged? Perhaps its too soon given its only been a few days but I am in the same situation (different visa route though) but unsure of how straightforward the refund process is.

Thanks
C

[weworkuk]

I filled out the online withdrawal form and sent post in 6weeks ago.

I still don't have any email yet.. I don't know why it takes so long to receive any feedback before I get a refund..

(sent email to the home office, they can't uphold my case, but they confirmed that they received my request)

[neeesz78]

Hi neeesz78, would be keen to hear if you had any success? i.e. if the refund request has been acknowledged? Perhaps its too soon given its only been a few days but I am in the same situation (different visa route though) but unsure of how straightforward the refund process is.

Thanks
C

Hi All and @chatty1986
my apology all for not updating but the process of refund went smoothly after worrying time

I got email confirming application withdrawal after 2 weeks from withdrawing online
full refunds received 3 weeks after the email - all in all it took about 1.5 months

but I guess it was delayed more because of holiday season break