10 years long residence applications

ppycrmt wrote:After months and months of waiting, I have FINALLY received my decision from the UKBA!
They took their time and took £1000 from me but I have got it!

Someone please update the timeline for me.

Here is my timeline:

8 years student follow by 2 years PSW.

Application posted: 14/08/2013
Money taken out of Ac: NA but they are quick at doing it
Biometrics letter received: 29/08/2013
Biometrics enrolled: 03/09/2013
Approval letter & passports received: Still to come
Biometrics card : 15/01/2014

boyb82 wrote:Thanks for your kind reply Raaz,
I also have that CIELT with grade C1(86-96% marks ) , which I did from college of excellence back in Feb 2011, and moreover that certificate does not have any expiry date on it .... so can I use that certificate..

JTF2007 wrote:

ppycrmt wrote:After months and months of waiting, I have FINALLY received my decision from the UKBA!
They took their time and took £1000 from me but I have got it!

Someone please update the timeline for me.

Here is my timeline:

8 years student follow by 2 years PSW.

Application posted: 14/08/2013
Money taken out of Ac: NA but they are quick at doing it
Biometrics letter received: 29/08/2013
Biometrics enrolled: 03/09/2013
Approval letter & passports received: Still to come
Biometrics card : 15/01/2014

Dear ppycrmt

Congrats Mate finally good news, enjoy your freedom.
I am also waiting hope for the best for all you will all reap reward for patience , my prayers with all of you who are waiting like me

Regards for all.

boyb82 wrote:Hi Guys,

I am about to apply for ILR in Feb 2014 on 10 years long residence , i need to ask a question about english certificate.

I already submit my IELTS certificate on tier 2 VISA back in March 2010 with 6.0 band , do i need to retake the test below are my visa history

6 years student visa
3+2 year tier 2 general expiring April 2015...

your advice will be highly appreciated .....

bcyoung wrote:Hi all,

My husband's ILR arrived today after applying on SET(LR)
Send: 2/9/13
Ack letter: 5/9/13
Bio enrolled: 25 or 28/9/13 (thereabouts, he's not 100% sure)
ILR received: 15/1/14
Passport/documents/approval letter: waiting

It was a straightforward application, 6 years student, 4 years Tier 2. He sent passport, BRP and KOL test pass only. He had been out of the country for about 500 days in 10 years over lots of trips, including one 5 month trip to Australia. We didn't have passport stamps for any of the flights out of the UK and into Australia, but we worked out the dates from old diaries etc. We didn't do an SAR, didn't use a soliciter.

I'll now be applying for SET(M) - we are going to try for the direct switch, as I've been here as his spouse for seven years - as soon as I've done my KOL test.

As a bonus piece of good news, we are expecting a baby, and this ILR mean our baby will be a British citizen from birth!

Thanks everyone for this board, it's been so full of useful advice, and the updates have helped keep us upbeat and positive to see progress slowly happening. Best of luck to everyone, and I hope other September applicants start to see good news too.

amit1009 wrote:

bcyoung wrote:Hi all,

My husband's ILR arrived today after applying on SET(LR)
Send: 2/9/13
Ack letter: 5/9/13
Bio enrolled: 25 or 28/9/13 (thereabouts, he's not 100% sure)
ILR received: 15/1/14
Passport/documents/approval letter: waiting

It was a straightforward application, 6 years student, 4 years Tier 2. He sent passport, BRP and KOL test pass only. He had been out of the country for about 500 days in 10 years over lots of trips, including one 5 month trip to Australia. We didn't have passport stamps for any of the flights out of the UK and into Australia, but we worked out the dates from old diaries etc. We didn't do an SAR, didn't use a soliciter.

I'll now be applying for SET(M) - we are going to try for the direct switch, as I've been here as his spouse for seven years - as soon as I've done my KOL test.

As a bonus piece of good news, we are expecting a baby, and this ILR mean our baby will be a British citizen from birth!

Thanks everyone for this board, it's been so full of useful advice, and the updates have helped keep us upbeat and positive to see progress slowly happening. Best of luck to everyone, and I hope other September applicants start to see good news too.

Congratulations


Well done! Finally a September applicant gets an ILR!

March_LR14 wrote:

boyb82 wrote:Hi Guys,

I am about to apply for ILR in Feb 2014 on 10 years long residence , i need to ask a question about english certificate.

I already submit my IELTS certificate on tier 2 VISA back in March 2010 with 6.0 band , do i need to retake the test below are my visa history

6 years student visa
3+2 year tier 2 general expiring April 2015...

your advice will be highly appreciated .....

Very good I never knew that. Very helpful for many people

Your IELTS is valid for settlement and citizenship application. I have emailed home office regarding expired IELTS validity for ILR application and got the following reply.

Dear Sir / Madam

Thank you for your enquiry regarding the revised knowledge of Language and Life in the UK requirement that came in to force on 28th October 2013.

We will accept a range of English language qualifications as evidence that an applicant has met the requirement to hold a B1 level speaking and listening qualification. This will help ensure that all those needing to take a test will be able to find one suitable for their needs and, so far as possible, that no one who already has an English language qualification at B1 level or above will be required to take another one.

An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) qualification awarded by Cambridge English (previously known as Cambridge ESOL), which is at a level equivalent to level B1 CEFR or above, is an acceptable qualification for the purposes of demonstrating language ability for settlement and citizenship purposes.

Please note that the 2 year validity attached to these qualifications only applies to entry clearance applications and are therefore still accepted for settlement and citizenship applications after this validity date.

Applicants will also need to show that they have passed the life in the UK test to demonstrate their knowledge of life in the UK.

Regards

Mrs C Richards

Mrs C Richards
Nationality Policy Advisor | Operational Policy & Rules Unit
Immigration & Border Policy | Home Office
Home Office, The Capital, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9PP.

bcyoung wrote:Hi all,

My husband's ILR arrived today after applying on SET(LR)
Send: 2/9/13
Ack letter: 5/9/13
Bio enrolled: 25 or 28/9/13 (thereabouts, he's not 100% sure)
ILR received: 15/1/14
Passport/documents/approval letter: waiting

It was a straightforward application, 6 years student, 4 years Tier 2. He sent passport, BRP and KOL test pass only. He had been out of the country for about 500 days in 10 years over lots of trips, including one 5 month trip to Australia. We didn't have passport stamps for any of the flights out of the UK and into Australia, but we worked out the dates from old diaries etc. We didn't do an SAR, didn't use a soliciter.

I'll now be applying for SET(M) - we are going to try for the direct switch, as I've been here as his spouse for seven years - as soon as I've done my KOL test.

As a bonus piece of good news, we are expecting a baby, and this ILR mean our baby will be a British citizen from birth!

Thanks everyone for this board, it's been so full of useful advice, and the updates have helped keep us upbeat and positive to see progress slowly happening. Best of luck to everyone, and I hope other September applicants start to see good news too.

JTF2007 wrote:Dear All members.

Asslam-o-Aliekum ( Peace and blessing upon you all)

Alhamdolilah (Thank God), By the Grace of All mighty Allah, he has blessed me with Ilr today. Thank you Allah.

My Time line is :

6 years Student + 2 years PSW + 2 Years T1 (General)

Application posted: 12/08/2013
Money taken out of Ac: 22/08/13 Chq
Biometrics letter received: 17/08/2013
Biometrics enrolled: 18/09/2013
Approval letter & passports received: Still to come
Biometrics card : 15/01/2014

I would like to Thank this forum and their all members specially Amber, Shayan, Meb4ne1 and finally ppycrmt.

Thank you all and my prayers with all of you who are still waiting believe me you are nearly there.

Kind Regards

Plz update my details on Sky drive: yeppppyy

March_LR14 wrote:To ''boyb82''

I am not authorized to read private messages. please ask your query in the forum.

Regards

meb4ne1 wrote:Wow! Congrats to JTF2007 and ppycrmt! Really glad you guys got it.

Just a question.. both of you have said you got the biometric card in the post but no approval letter or passport? Is that correct? Usually the approval letter+passport comes first. Biometric card arrives a week later.

bcyoung wrote:Hi all,

My husband's ILR arrived today after applying on SET(LR)
Send: 2/9/13
Ack letter: 5/9/13
Bio enrolled: 25 or 28/9/13 (thereabouts, he's not 100% sure)
ILR received: 15/1/14
Passport/documents/approval letter: waiting

It was a straightforward application, 6 years student, 4 years Tier 2. He sent passport, BRP and KOL test pass only. He had been out of the country for about 500 days in 10 years over lots of trips, including one 5 month trip to Australia. We didn't have passport stamps for any of the flights out of the UK and into Australia, but we worked out the dates from old diaries etc. We didn't do an SAR, didn't use a soliciter.

I'll now be applying for SET(M) - we are going to try for the direct switch, as I've been here as his spouse for seven years - as soon as I've done my KOL test.

As a bonus piece of good news, we are expecting a baby, and this ILR mean our baby will be a British citizen from birth!

Thanks everyone for this board, it's been so full of useful advice, and the updates have helped keep us upbeat and positive to see progress slowly happening. Best of luck to everyone, and I hope other September applicants start to see good news too.

mskhan78 wrote:First of All Hello to everyone and Congratulations to those who got their Visas as i am new user to this forum. I have a Question to ask. I am completing my 10 Years in February (inshALLAH) . I saw SET (LR) form Section 4 for documents list to provide . Its quite long and i am missing most of these . CAn someone please Guide me with the Exact list for Long Term Residency 10 years Visa . Please . It Will great and kind. Regards
Also I am confused about the start date of 10 years period as i got visa on 8th February and came to UK on 5th MArch. So which date to count and Finally I have Done ACCA and a MASTER DEGREE from UK Do i still need to do English Course? Help Please

boyb82 wrote:

March_LR14 wrote:To ''boyb82''

I am not authorized to read private messages. please ask your query in the forum.

Regards

Can u please forward that official email so I can attaché with my application just to avoid a chance of refusal and loosing the full fees.

March_LR14 wrote:

boyb82 wrote:

March_LR14 wrote:To ''boyb82''

I am not authorized to read private messages. please ask your query in the forum.

Regards

Can u please forward that official email so I can attaché with my application just to avoid a chance of refusal and loosing the full fees.

Check this FOI request from UKBA regarding expired IELTS acceptance.

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

If you still need that email than give me ur email address and i will forward that email to you.

Hardikjshah83 wrote:hi guys.. can anyone help me.

i have looked at the sky drive and seen a case for F Khan who received his paper work on 10th January 2014 where comments suggested he spent last 11 months on 3C & 3D, wondered if some one can put me in his contact, whats his user ID and i will PM him, I am currently on 3C /3D too and need to know what he done to be successful in his application.

please advise.

raaz0800 wrote:

Hardikjshah83 wrote:hi guys.. can anyone help me.

i have looked at the sky drive and seen a case for F Khan who received his paper work on 10th January 2014 where comments suggested he spent last 11 months on 3C & 3D, wondered if some one can put me in his contact, whats his user ID and i will PM him, I am currently on 3C /3D too and need to know what he done to be successful in his application.

please advise.

Please I need that id as well