ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

HI everyone,
This is a very helpful site to share knowledge, I wish those who got refusal post their experience as well and their time line so we can learn and help those intending to apply!
My Time line,
SET (O), 5 years Tier 1 (General)
documents sent by post 09/10/2013
acknowledgment letter received 14/10/2013
Biometrics done 02/11/2013
still waiting for response!

NORTS wrote:HI everyone,
This is a very helpful site to share knowledge, I wish those who got refusal post their experience as well and their time line so we can learn and help those intending to apply!
My Time line,
SET (O), 5 years Tier 1 (General)
documents sent by post 09/10/2013
acknowledgment letter received 14/10/2013
Biometrics done 02/11/2013
still waiting for response!

I also have submitted similar times good luck

HI everyone,
I Know what your all are going through, checking my letter box everyday to see if I have received anything from UKBA. Not knowing your future is the worst bit.

My Time line,
SET (O), 5 years Tier 1 (General)
documents sent by post 08/10/2013
acknowledgment letter received 11/10/2013
Biometrics letter 26/10/2013
Biometrics done 01/11/2013
still waiting for response!

good luck to everyone who are still waiting

Finally Over - SET (O)

2 years HSMP + 3 Years Tier1
(1+3 dependants)
Posted on 28th Sep, 2013
Funds deducted from bank on 2nd Oct, 2013
BRP done / sent on 16th Oct, 2013
Approval letter dated 9th Dec, 2013 + documents received yesterday i.e. 11th Dec, 2013
BRPs waiting delivery

Those who are in que waiting, wish you all the best and many thanks for the forum as well

redo wrote:Finally Over - SET (O)

2 years HSMP + 3 Years Tier1
(1+3 dependants)
Posted on 28th Sep, 2013
Funds deducted from bank on 2nd Oct, 2013
BRP done / sent on 16th Oct, 2013
Approval letter dated 9th Dec, 2013 + documents received yesterday i.e. 11th Dec, 2013
BRPs waiting delivery

Those who are in que waiting, wish you all the best and many thanks for the forum as well

Congrats Redo, all the best to others, it seems that UKBA is getting quicker in response (apologies to those who are waiting in agony!) but i was reading posts from last year the average waiting time is 8 months!!
Redo did you send P60 for the 5 years in addition to your payslips and bank statements for the last year?
many thanks

I have been working as self employee and got a job last year in Oct,12, so only one P60+payslips+bank statements for 12 months. I have also attached a employment history just to mentioned that my employer paid the NI+txt

redo wrote:I have been working as self employee and got a job last year in Oct,12, so only one P60+payslips+bank statements for 12 months. I have also attached a employment history just to mentioned that my employer paid the NI+txt

Many Thanks for your prompt response, i did the same however i also sent P60s for the previous 5 years today to add to my application as an over kill hopefully it won't back fire though.
your post gave me some Hope!

HI everyone,

My ILR got approved, had the biggest party last night, a tone of weight has been lifted off my shouders

My Time line,
SET (O), 5 years Tier 1 (General)
documents sent by post 08/10/2013
acknowledgment letter received 11/10/2013
Biometrics letter 26/10/2013
Biometrics done 01/11/2013
Approval Letter & passports received: 19th Dec 13

good luck to everyone who are still waiting

Just received my Biometric Permit, still waiting for documents to be returned.

My Time line,
SET (O), 5 years Work Permit
documents sent by post 25/03/2013
Biometrics letter 01/04/2013
Biometrics done 02/04/2013
Asking for Life in the UK certificate (for my partner): 02/12/2013
Submitted Life in the UK certificate: 17/12/2013
Received Biometric Permit: 23/12/2013

Best wishes to everyone still waiting!

1. Current visa: WP + TIER 2
2. Application form used for ILR: SET (O)
3. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
4. Date application posted: 08-11-2012
5. Date application received at UKBA: 09-11-2012
6. Date payment debited: 15-11-2012
7. Payment mode : Cheque
8. Acknowledgement letter received: 23-11-2012 (Dated 12-11-2012)
9. Biometric letter received: 12-01-2013 (Dated 09-01-2013)
10. Date of biometrics Enrollment: 12/01/2013
11. Date of biometrics and passport received: 23/12/2013

1. Current visa: TIER 1 General
2. Application form used for ILR: SET (O)
3. Number of dependents applying at same time: 1
4. Date application posted: 23-09-2013
5. Date application received at UKBA: 24-09-2013
6. Date payment debited: Banker's Draft
7. Payment mode : Draft
8. Acknowledgement letter received: 01-10-2012 (Dated 27-09-2013)
9. Biometric letter received: 09-10-2013 (Dated 06-10-2013)
10. Date of biometrics Enrollment: 12/10/2013
11. Date of passport received with Approval: 16/12/2013(along with docs)
12. Date of Biometric Card received: 24/12/2013

Note: I was been asked to sent all ticket invoices from last 5 years as a part of evidence to cover 180 days clause.

Letter received from UKBA on 05/12/2013 requesting evidence dated 28/11/2013.

Letter and invoices forwarded to UKBA on 08/12/2013.

All the best.

Good morning all

I am also awaiting for the result of my application. It was sent on 04/10, so it's now three months and still no result.

I already had my Biometrics taken in 31 October.

I did not provide my P60s with my application, as it did not seem to be required from the application form. Does this affect my application?

I'm starting to get worried as well.

That is Right, P60 for 5 years is not required, i thought it may strengthen my case somehow, mine was sent on 9th of October and still waiting for response, i start feeling worried and restless i also feel hostage with no passport, i can't plan anything for the next 6 months!
By any standards UKBA is delivering very poor service and i am amazed they charge premium money for this service!!!!

Finally we can report that my Egyptian husband got his ILR Visa SET (M) after an incredible wait of one year and one month!

No reason or excuse given for this appalling service apart from the current backlog of cases.

Postal application for Indefinite Leave to Remain sent on 29 October 2012
Biometrics done 12th December 2012
DAT 1 form requested and done 11th February 2013
ILR Granted and Residence Permit received 29th November 2013

What a load off our minds. It's like we can begin our lives again.

So don't lose hope if you are waiting a long time. Ours was a straightforward SET M spouse visa and look how long we were made to wait. In the last week I called the helpline twice and two agents that week who admitted even they were surprised at the time it was taking, told me that they would send an email to the case worker to flag that the case was well outside the SLA (Service Level Agreement). We received the result very soon after that.

Now life can begin again

Congratulations!, it must have been very long stressful year..but honestly over a year! a year! what the Hick they were doing with the application?? I am sure that your call has helped... i bet your application was setting in a corner at this gigantic bureaucratic inefficient organisation and oops you gave them a wake up call.how much dust was in your passport....any way i am sure you are so relieved and pleased now..Enjoy

Thank you NORTS. Yes it was a very long stressful year. Even our MP didn't get anywhere and several letters of complaint. We were really starting to get very worried. Thanks to all in this forum for all the support. We wish you all well and good news very soon x

Hi, any body knows what number to call to assess progress with Visa, I am approaching 4 months now with no signs of response! UkBA website says don't call us! And there are no numbers!
Thanks

NORTS wrote:Hi, any body knows what number to call to assess progress with Visa, I am approaching 4 months now with no signs of response! UkBA website says don't call us! And there are no numbers!
Thanks

Have you tried their Croydon Call centre? (Phone: 0870 606 7766)
It takes a while for them to answer but the staff is normally quite helpful.
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/about ... tem=201111

Hi everyone,

I got my biometric card on the 20th Dec (but they had been trying to send it for a few days... i just wasn't home to receive the delivery). The letter said that my approval letter and documents would be sent along shortly.... but I haven't received anything since and I'm starting to get a bit worried that something has happened to them!!

Has anyone else had to wait this long to get their documents back after their residence permit card has arrived??? Should I be calling someone? If so how since I know that they're not keen on hearing from us!

Thanks! Good luck to everyone who is still waiting. I posted my application on the 28th of August so things dont always take 6 months like they say.

I called 08706067766 today and they told me that my application is incomplete (may take up to 6 months or More) i finished 4 months now and I am thinking of contacting The MP for what is worth! I got a job offer at hand conditioned with my Visa status so i can't start this job till they see my Visa and they will not wait for ever, i got a letter from them saying that, any suggestions? should i contact MY MP and send her this Letter or it is Just an utter waste of time? any encouraging experiences?

NORTS wrote:I called 08706067766 today and they told me that my application is incomplete (may take up to 6 months or More) i finished 4 months now and I am thinking of contacting The MP for what is worth! I got a job offer at hand conditioned with my Visa status so i can't start this job till they see my Visa and they will not wait for ever, i got a letter from them saying that, any suggestions? should i contact MY MP and send her this Letter or it is Just an utter waste of time? any encouraging experiences?

Do you mean there are no decisions yet? Or were your submitted requirements incomplete?

My application has been over 3 months as well, and I am looking to chase them after the 4 months period.

oliemdl wrote: I am also awaiting for the result of my application. It was sent on 04/10, so it's now three months and still no result.

I already had my Biometrics taken in 31 October.
I'm starting to get worried as well.

@oliemdl I just noticed we share similar timeline. Made my application on 05-OCT-13, biometric on 01/11/13. Have not heard from ho since then. Do you know of any approval of late? Any timeline approved? Am really worried now.. thanks

My Time line,
SET (O)+1 dependent, 2 years HSMP+ 3 Years Tier 1 (General) "self-employed"
Documents sent by post 24/03/2013
Biometrics done 03/04/2013
BRP card received: 27/01/2014

10 months!fcck!oye!

Anyone submitted ILR Application in Jan-14? if you can share any time frame please...

Tier 1 general 5years
Application sent :5th dec 2013
Received by HO:6th dec 2013
Acknowledgement letter received: 11th dec 2013
Biometric enrolment letter received : 8th January 2014(dated 6th January 2014)
Biometric enrolled :9th January 2014
Now still waiting I don't know how long?

Regards