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Still.Waiting
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Does anyone here know if the caseworkers at UKBA actually look into your attendance at uni before granting you FLR(M) if you are switching from Tier 4 student visa to spouse visa FLR(M) ??
Your responses will be greatly appreciated ! |
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shark5
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:14 pm Post subject: Frustrated beyond belief |
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From - Fiance
FLR(M) applied by post – 16 Feb 2012
Biometric letter received: 21 March 2012
Biometrics submitted: 21 March 2012
BRP received: waiting
BRP dated: waiting
Documents returned: Waiting
I had written to our MP who was very prompt in making an enquiry on my behalf. I have just received the UKBA's response. They say that my application IS STILL WAITING TO BE ALLOCATED TO A CASEWORKER.
I have no idea what is going on there but considering I applied 7MONTHS ago I would have thought the application would atleast have been assigned to one of the snails that deal with the applications.
What a load of bull. |
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kart
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:31 pm Post subject: FLR (M) - Our waiting times |
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FLR (M) applied by post - 21st Feb 12
Biometrics done - 23rd Mar 12
Communication from UKBA requesting additional documentation - 31 Aug
Requested docs sent - 05 Sept 12
Docs received - 13 Sept 12
BRP received - 19 Sept 12 (Finally!)
Its been just a day short of 7 months and what a relief after this long and frustrating wait.
BTW, I had sent a mail to my local MP about my wait in July and got a response from him a month later that my case has now been picked from the queue for processing by UKBA.
Looks like it doesnt take long from the time they pick the application for processing.
Hope those who are in similar timelines get a decision soon. Good luck! |
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kid13
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats kart!  |
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davidalowrie
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:28 pm Post subject: Re: FLR (M) - Our waiting times |
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| kart wrote: | FLR (M) applied by post - 21st Feb 12
Biometrics done - 23rd Mar 12
Communication from UKBA requesting additional documentation - 31 Aug
Requested docs sent - 05 Sept 12
Docs received - 13 Sept 12
BRP received - 19 Sept 12 (Finally!)
Its been just a day short of 7 months and what a relief after this long and frustrating wait.
BTW, I had sent a mail to my local MP about my wait in July and got a response from him a month later that my case has now been picked from the queue for processing by UKBA.
Looks like it doesnt take long from the time they pick the application for processing.
Hope those who are in similar timelines get a decision soon. Good luck! |
Hi kart, when exactly did you hear back from your MP to tell you your application was picked from the queue? My timline is almost identical to yours and I contacted my MP last week and they gave me a similar response to yours last Thursday. |
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2222
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:54 pm Post subject: FLR M |
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Kart,
You said that the UKBA requested additional documents, what kind of additional documents they asked for?
I am still waiting since 27th Feb.  |
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2222
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| Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:56 pm Post subject: Re: FLR (M) - Our waiting times |
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| kart wrote: | FLR (M) applied by post - 21st Feb 12
Biometrics done - 23rd Mar 12
Communication from UKBA requesting additional documentation - 31 Aug
Requested docs sent - 05 Sept 12
Docs received - 13 Sept 12
BRP received - 19 Sept 12 (Finally!)
Its been just a day short of 7 months and what a relief after this long and frustrating wait.
BTW, I had sent a mail to my local MP about my wait in July and got a response from him a month later that my case has now been picked from the queue for processing by UKBA.
Looks like it doesnt take long from the time they pick the application for processing.
Hope those who are in similar timelines get a decision soon. Good luck! |
Kart,
You said that the UKBA requested additional documents, what kind of additional documents they asked for?
I am still waiting since 27th Feb. |
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nholler
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 9:38 am Post subject: |
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I just phoned the UKBA and they said they've posted something to me by Royal Mail Recorded Delivery. The advisor said it was probably the return of documents but she can't tell on her screen apparently.
In disbelief at the moment as we applied back on 16th February.
I'll update when I know more..fingers crossed it's the visa. |
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indespair
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 10:37 am Post subject: |
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| nholler wrote: | I just phoned the UKBA and they said they've posted something to me by Royal Mail Recorded Delivery. The advisor said it was probably the return of documents but she can't tell on her screen apparently.
In disbelief at the moment as we applied back on 16th February.
I'll update when I know more..fingers crossed it's the visa. |
Congrats nholler. At least you have something to look forward to. I read your post and (silly) got straight on the phone to UKBA hoping I will get some news as well... but it's not my lucky day as my application is "still under consideration". I applied a couple of days before yourself. So have to carry on waiting.
Btw, I was on hold only 6 minutes |
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mrsclc78
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 10:43 am Post subject: |
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| indespair wrote: | | nholler wrote: | I just phoned the UKBA and they said they've posted something to me by Royal Mail Recorded Delivery. The advisor said it was probably the return of documents but she can't tell on her screen apparently.
In disbelief at the moment as we applied back on 16th February.
I'll update when I know more..fingers crossed it's the visa. |
Congrats nholler. At least you have something to look forward to. I read your post and (silly) got straight on the phone to UKBA hoping I will get some news as well... but it's not my lucky day as my application is "still under consideration". I applied a couple of days before yourself. So have to carry on waiting.
Btw, I was on hold only 6 minutes |
Their woolly wording really is starting to bug me. Why do they say things like "still under consideration" when what they actually mean is "still not assigned to a caseworker" or "still not in front of a caseworker's face"? And after as many months as you've been waiting, how is this a service worth paying over £500 for?
I can't imagine any other country in the world right now putting up with this kind of thing, but since it coincides with the government's desire to be seen to be "doing something" as far as illegal immigrants, it seems like those of us trying to do things the legal way just get the shaft. Ugh. So sick of it!
But yes, great news, nholler! |
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indespair
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:07 am Post subject: |
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| mrsclc78 wrote: |
Their woolly wording really is starting to bug me. Why do they say things like "still under consideration" when what they actually mean is "still not assigned to a caseworker" or "still not in front of a caseworker's face"? And after as many months as you've been waiting, how is this a service worth paying over £500 for?
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Well, I asked her, what she meant by "under consideration" Has it been allocated to a caseworker? To what she replied: "It means it has not been completed yet" Which was VERY informative to me. She couldn't (or didn't want to) confirm what stage the application has reached by now. She wouldn't transfer me to someone senior saying: " I am sorry but that all the information we hold and this call will now end"
Can't find the right words to describe how I feel...... |
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sk2885
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 1:48 pm Post subject: Premium application and still waiting |
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After reaching a point of dispare last Friday 14th August, I again contacted my MP for help.
He rang the UKBA who who said our application had last been looked at the day before, and a decision would be made and a letter sent to us confriming the decision by 27th September, so we shall see if they deliver to to timeline that they have set.
Every day I rush home from work to check the post, but so far all I have recieved is a response to my complaint basically saying, tough luck its your fault that you were not able to recieve a premium service, it will be processed when its processed.
Our time line is as follows:
FLR (M) applied by Premium service in Croydon - 25th July 2012
Biometrics done - 25th July 2012
(Sent away after 5.5 hour delay, as they said the letter from the employer stating salary, job title and start date etc had to be addressed to the ukba and not to myself)
Requested docs sent - 30th July 2012
Docs received - Waiting
BRP received - Waiting
I will let you know if come next Thursday we get the letter that we have been told we will recieve. |
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badger111
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 10:01 am Post subject: |
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| shiali wrote: | So... wait, just to clarify something.
I know under the new rules we have to meet a minimum income of £18000 before tax, but does that only apply to the sponsor? Can't it be a combination of the sponsor + applicant or even just the applicant alone?
I've applied since 13th July and NO biometrics letter yet, only an acknowledgement letter. Wonderful.  . |
That only applies to sponsor, and it cannot be combined. But the question is, when did you get your fiancee visa? |
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Echo721
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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| Echo721 wrote: | | Echo721 wrote: | Hello everyone,
I posted my application on 23/2/2012 and hit the 6-month mark on 22/8/2012. So I called 0870 606 7766 in the morning of 22/8/2012. I got through via ‘return of documents’ option after waiting for 14 minutes which was shorter than expected. The lady on the phone told me to call again on the next day because I was one day early to check my application status and she wouldn’t be able to see the information in her system yet. I asked if I could request my boyfriend’s driving license back. She typed my reference number into the system and said that in their system my application date was actually 22/2/2012 hence to save me calling back again, she could tell me that my application was still being processed. So I guess they might have registered the date that I signed on the form in their system. She submitted my request of return of document in their system and said that it would be dealt with by another team based on how urgent my reason was. It would take 20 working days to the request to be processed. And I could only query this once the 20-day period had passed.
It sounded very busy in the background. She said they did answer calls all the time, but because of the large volume of calls, unfortunately some callers ended up waiting for a long time. She was quite friendly and helpful, but did sound a bit stressed as well and it was only 10 o’clock in the morning.
I haven’t heard anything from them yet since the phone call. So I guess I’ll just have to wait. Fingers crossed. |
Dear all,
I don’t know if the information would help anyone or not but thought to give you an ‘update’ on my application - no good news from me either.
I called the enquiry line again last Thursday, 6/9/2012. This time it took 16 minutes to get through. The lady on the phone said that my application was being processed. I asked what I could do to speed up the process. She said that I would have to show them that there was a real emergency. I could fax my application reference number to them, and tell them what the emergency was. I asked if my application would be withdrawn if I request my passport back. She said if I only wanted my passport to show my identity then no, the application would not be withdrawn. However if I wanted my passport so that I could travel abroad, then yes, the application would be withdrawn.
I have got my boyfriend’s driving license back though. I requested it on 22/8/2012 and received it by recorded delivery on 7/9/2012.
So, carry on waiting... |
Hi guys,
I got my documents back today.
I missed two deliveries yesterday (21/9/2012). One was a Royal Mail recorded delivery and the other was a parcel by DX. I picked up the recorded parcel today which had my passport, all the documents and a letter dated on 19/9/2012 saying that my BRP will be sent to me separately. I have arranged the courier to deliver the other parcel to my work on Tuesday. I guess it will be my BRP. So the waiting is finally over after 7 months. Good luck to all the people who are still waiting.
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App date (on form) 22/2/12
App posted 23/2/12
Biometrics appt letter reviewed 22/3/12
Biometrics data submitted 23/3/12
Old visa Tier 1 general (expired on 20/4/12)
New visa applied FLM (M) as an unmarried partner to a British national |
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umairkhlil
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 12:10 pm Post subject: Re: UKBA Customer Service |
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Me and you are together in the pipe as I too have submitted my case on 12/06/2012. I tried to call them too but I was told that this is not the concerned line where you can find updates on your case and then phone hanged!!
I was very disappointed as we paid expensive service fees and we have been dealing like this, this ludicrous really. UKBA need to change their service standards immediately.
| bgs wrote: | Hi everyone
Our timeline:
FLR M App Sent: 15/06/12
Ack Letter: 22/06/12
Biometric Letter: 08/08/12
Biometrics taken: 13/08/12
Waiting!
Like everyone else here, we are so sick and tired of:
a) the excessively long wait times and;
b) the disgusting customer service (or lack of) from UKBA enquiry line
As many other forum members have pointed out this is an expensive service costing the applicant a minimum of £561. As such, the "customer" is entitled to:
a) accurate and complete information
b) helpful customer service staff
The freedom of information request submitted, as you can see, is in response to a telephone call I had with UKBA this morning.
http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/information_available_to_ukba_cu
Making the excuses of "increased number of applications" and "short staffed" is no answer. Clearly they are under staffed, therefore need to employ more!
Hopefully everyone will get their visa's before pension age! |
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Merianz
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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Am hoping it will be your visa and maybe they have started working on people who applied back in Feb ,i applied on 13th Feb i have called them twice all they tell me is under consideration.
Good luck |
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Merianz
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="nholler"]I just phoned the UKBA and they said they've posted something to me by Royal Mail Recorded Delivery. The advisor said it was probably the return of documents but she can't tell on her screen apparently.
In disbelief at the moment as we applied back on 16th February.
I'll update when I know more..fingers crossed it's the visa.[/quote]
Am hoping it will be your visa and maybe they have started working on people who applied back in Feb ,i applied on 13th Feb i have called them twice all they tell me is under consideration |
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umairkhlil
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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Yes they do. In fact they always try to pull something out from the application to denial, so fingers crossed.
I have applied for FLRM too being a tier 4 student and three days ago my uni assistant told me over phone that UKBA wrote them an email asking my attendance and some information about my course which I recently completed. so it made me wonder that why they have checked my progress.
anyway have you had any low attendance ?
| Still.Waiting wrote: | Does anyone here know if the caseworkers at UKBA actually look into your attendance at uni before granting you FLR(M) if you are switching from Tier 4 student visa to spouse visa FLR(M) ??
Your responses will be greatly appreciated ! |
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nholler
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 1:02 pm Post subject: the wait is over |
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Our documents were delivered this morning and surprisingly a courier knocked at the door at lunch time to deliver the BRP.
So, after 7 months the visa has arrived and life can move on.
My only suggestion like others have posted previously is to request the sponsors passport back. I did this on 20th August and now 1 month on the visa has turned up.
Good luck everyone and thank you for your support. |
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aditipritam
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| Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2012 4:23 pm Post subject: Re: the wait is over |
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| nholler wrote: | Our documents were delivered this morning and surprisingly a courier knocked at the door at lunch time to deliver the BRP.
So, after 7 months the visa has arrived and life can move on.
My only suggestion like others have posted previously is to request the sponsors passport back. I did this on 20th August and now 1 month on the visa has turned up.
Good luck everyone and thank you for your support. |
And when did u got the sponsor's passport back? |
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