what is the processing times for the DL form

[nowwearefree]

Thank you
seems i fall under the 600 quid fee, better start saving up.

regards

[DLR-Londoner]

Hi nwwearefree, sorry to butt in.

Your case is similar as mine Art.8, we submitted app. for extension in Sept 2013.
I agree with odat, similar to what my solicitor told me.

Basically, HO suggested we should use HP/DL form = free, because of initial "asylum" claim, but disadvantage is the "wait"...forever - like mine now , for just this stupid extension, I heard somebody waited for nearly 2 years to receive the decision back.

On the other hand, you can use FLR(O) form, disadvantage is the fee - a ripe off £600, but the "wait" is shorter. My solicitor said if you decided to go for this route you're likely to get the decision back whithin a year. Of course, the UKVI would normally let you get away with this route as it gets the money, despite they suggested to use HP/DL.

I think now the decision is up to you. Sadly I chose HP/DL. I now greatly regret!

Thank you
seems i fall under the 600 quid fee, better start saving up.

regards

[Mimi21]

Thought i just add something i think for purposes of ensuring that your application is not sent back as invalid i would suggest stick to DL form if your conditions say so. FLR (O) a good idea to get a quick response but once charged i dont think you get your money back even if the application is invalid it happened to me before.

"Discreationary leave (DL) where the application has previously been granted a period of DL BUT has not PREVIOUSLY BEEN REFUSED ASYLUM or granted less than four years Exceptional Leave" this is on the form

If you have been refused asylum and got DL stick to DL form if your application was not for Asylum but got DL then you can use FLR(O) if granted on article 8 i guess it would be ok to use FLR(O).

[odat]

Thought i just add something i think for purposes of ensuring that your application is not sent back as invalid i would suggest stick to DL form if your conditions say so. FLR (O) a good idea to get a quick response but once charged i dont think you get your money back even if the application is invalid it happened to me before.

"Discreationary leave (DL) where the application has previously been granted a period of DL BUT has not PREVIOUSLY BEEN REFUSED ASYLUM or granted less than four years Exceptional Leave" this is on the form

If you have been refused asylum and got DL stick to DL form if your application was not for Asylum but got DL then you can use FLR(O) if granted on article 8 i guess it would be ok to use FLR(O).

have you tried before FLR O and you get application invalid ?

[DLR-Londoner]

That's very interesting info, Mimi21...typical HO...so inconsistent! Maybe best is making a quick phone call to their helpline and asking for the advice...plus don't forget to take the name of person who give the advice. So if there is any issue later on, then you can make a complaint and refer back to the inital adviser.

Thought i just add something i think for purposes of ensuring that your application is not sent back as invalid i would suggest stick to DL form if your conditions say so. FLR (O) a good idea to get a quick response but once charged i dont think you get your money back even if the application is invalid it happened to me before.

"Discreationary leave (DL) where the application has previously been granted a period of DL BUT has not PREVIOUSLY BEEN REFUSED ASYLUM or granted less than four years Exceptional Leave" this is on the form

If you have been refused asylum and got DL stick to DL form if your application was not for Asylum but got DL then you can use FLR(O) if granted on article 8 i guess it would be ok to use FLR(O).

[Ebosiam]

Hi Guys

I compiletly agree with mimi21 i called the HO my self 5 month ago and they told me the same if you been refused asylum and granted DL so you Use DL form you can try and send FLR(o) but im not sure if they will accept it or not and with FLR(o) you need to submit a lot of avidance to suppert your application and ofcourse £600.

Thanks

[odat]

MY MP received responding from the home office and he pass me the letter
they said its take 12 month

[Mimi21]

Thank you for the update
That is a very long time and if there are children involved there has to be a way to push this through and make it quicker

MY MP received responding from the home office and he pass me the letter
they said its take 12 month

[DLR-Londoner]

Many thanks, odat! for sharing this to us, very resourceful!

hoeeee...more wait... sigh sigh...

Sorry to trouble you this,if you don't mind, how did you ask your MP to get the useful letter like this from HO?

Or if you write to him, I would be really deeply grateful if you could share the letter of how you wrote to your MP, if it's ok with you, you can black out your personal like this...I think I now have to contact my MP as well but not sure what best to tell him...

MY MP received responding from the home office and he pass me the letter
they said its take 12 month

[odat]

Many thanks, odat! for sharing this to us, very resourceful!

hoeeee...more wait... sigh sigh...

Sorry to trouble you this,if you don't mind, how did you ask your MP to get the useful letter like this from HO?

Or if you write to him, I would be really deeply grateful if you could share the letter of how you wrote to your MP, if it's ok with you, you can black out your personal like this...I think I now have to contact my MP as well but not sure what best to tell him...

MY MP received responding from the home office and he pass me the letter
they said its take 12 month

I just send him email and told him the story so he send letter to the home office on behalf of me and I did singe permission form‏ for him to tale to the home office on behalf of me

[africangirl]

thank you for this letter its good to know that they have a backlog and at least according to their word they are trying to resolve the issue.

Odat did you just sent the MP an email first or you spoke to his people at their offices first. How did you get your MP email address i want to do the same thing so that at least i wil have a letter to back up my story if my employers start asking questions.

the waitig game carries on i am so tired of waiting.......

[odat]

thank you for this letter its good to know that they have a backlog and at least according to their word they are trying to resolve the issue.

Odat did you just sent the MP an email first or you spoke to his people at their offices first. How did you get your MP email address i want to do the same thing so that at least i wil have a letter to back up my story if my employers start asking questions.

the waitig game carries on i am so tired of waiting.......

first I search who is my mp on site http://findyourmp.parliament.uk/
just type your postcode and tell you who is your mp and then go to your mp website and contact us
that all I haven't speak to anyone on the phone or visit any one if your mp is good he/she will do the best

[Ebosiam]

MY MP received responding from the home office and he pass me the letter
they said its take 12 month

Thanks for sharing with us ODAT hopefully you will get answer from them soon.

[baloobear]

I applied 16 November 2013

leave expired 28 November 2013

I received my letter of confirmation on 24 November 2013

I was sent documents requesting further information, which they had this was things like birth certificate residence permit e.t.c this was on 16 May 2014

I have been calling every other week and still receive same response "application is still getting processed you will have to wait.

I am 20 yo Uni student, I am looking for summer work and lot of employers keep turning me away as they say it is too risky to train you and then the Home Office decline your application. I just want this sorted as my life feels stuck until this is sorted

[odat]

I applied 16 November 2013

leave expired 28 November 2013

I received my letter of confirmation on 24 November 2013

I was sent documents requesting further information, which they had this was things like birth certificate residence permit e.t.c this was on 16 May 2014

I have been calling every other week and still receive same response "application is still getting processed you will have to wait.

I am 20 yo Uni student, I am looking for summer work and lot of employers keep turning me away as they say it is too risky to train you and then the Home Office decline your application. I just want this sorted as my life feels stuck until this is sorted

HO said within 12 month I believe you will get your by october

[africangirl]

Hi

How are you had anyone heard from home office yet , I cant imagine that we have to wait for a year on top of the 6 months we have already waited.

this is torture........

[odat]

Hi

How are you had anyone heard from home office yet , I cant imagine that we have to wait for a year on top of the 6 months we have already waited.

this is torture........

its 12 month from the submit the application
another 6 month to go lol

[africangirl]

Hi

so by december christmas time will all be happy with our papers that will be the best xmas present .

i have faith that it will come before december a miracle have to happen

[odat]

has anyone received anything from home office or all still waiting ?

[africangirl]

I am still waiting not heard anything and I phoned them they told me its still incomplete and in progress and hang down the phone on me.

everyday i just wait for the post man to see if he got a letter for me

[odat]

I am still waiting not heard anything and I phoned them they told me its still incomplete and in progress and hang down the phone on me.

everyday i just wait for the post man to see if he got a letter for me

you know home office they don't use royal mail they use private courier

[africangirl]

Yes i mean that pvt courier hope soon i will see someone coming to my front door with a letter to sign for.

that will be a miracle

[supadupa]

Not trying to be an A*** here but i suggest you guys keep your expectations low to avoid disappointment.
i have been waiting for over 18 months and still no sign of a decision being made anytime soon.

[ArtMag]

Thought you guys would find these articles interesting......
atleast this time we are waiting is part of the 6 year qualifying period!!


https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ ... ing-531311

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ ... ars_of_dlr

[africangirl]

Hi All

So does this mean that if we are going to be granted another 3 years lets say in 2 years time we have to count this 2yrs of waiting towards the 6 year route to settlement.

Hope i am correct so that we do not waste more time waiting since it will be counted towards the 6 yrs route to settlement.

I am still waiting for my extension and i was told by one lady at the home office that we should not bother ourselves calling them they are just working at a call centre and all they can tell you is what they saw on the screen.

and the people who make decisions or process our applications you can't contact them all they do is update the system when they finish with your application