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LeavingNice
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Good news for me!
Application made on June 6th
Biometric enrolment on June 21st
Passport received August 14th
BRC RC received August 17th
Keep your chins up everyone! I followed someones tip in this forum to send a complaint letter. No harm can be done with a bit of a nudge.  |
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apple0
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| Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 6:05 am Post subject: |
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LeavingNice, what did you complain about? Your timeline is very fast.
In response to a complaint, I was told that applications are processed in order after biometrics. That doesn't seem to be the case, though. The time it takes them to send the biometrics letter seems out of order, too. |
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apple2710
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| Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:43 am Post subject: BRP |
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I have submitted application on 06/08/12. Shortly after that I received acknowledgement letter, but still waiting for biometrics letter.
Feel so frustrated, as as I cannot work without a permit, cannot attend exams etc. without ID!
Feel so hopeless! |
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Yuri1983
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| Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Guys,
My times are the follow:
Biometric enrollment on July 27st
Passport received: waiting
BRC RC received: waiting
I have a business flight on the 27th Sep that I can not cancel. I have been waiting 7 weeks after biometrics, I called the UKBA and they were unhelpful as they only provide information if you case has been outstanding more than 6 months. I feel so angry, I never image that a duplicate will take soo long. I was thinking to travel outside the UK and then applied for a single visa to enter again to the UK. Do you think its possible? |
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DJMC
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:42 am Post subject: Re: Sad state of affairs |
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| ssr wrote: | My friend lost his BRP while he was in India and got a single entry visa to return to Uk.Upon arrival his emplyer says he cannot work until he gets the replacement Visa which, from what i see here, could take upto 6 months.He is not in a position to support himself without a job for 6 months.It just doesn't seem sensible to deny someone his right to work who has already got a valid Tier 1 visa until June 2014.The employer says they have contacted UKBA and UKBA also said one cannot work until one obtaisn the BRP RC.
Any response from people who have face similar ordeal would help.
He applied for his BRp Rc today but I don't see naything happening. |
This is very strange indeed, must of us here are working I believe, that's include me, I'm 5 months waiting for my documents, and it seems from some posts here that they are not being very fair with the processing dates.
Your friend should contact the Home Office ASAP and clarify it with them, because the only think they say while waiting for the blessed BRP, is not to book any urgent travel.
It is very unfair deny the right to work for somebody who has the righ to work, BRP RC is not a VISA process, is just a replacement of a card. |
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DJMC
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:56 am Post subject: |
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| apple0 wrote: | LeavingNice, what did you complain about? Your timeline is very fast.
In response to a complaint, I was told that applications are processed in order after biometrics. That doesn't seem to be the case, though. The time it takes them to send the biometrics letter seems out of order, too. |
Apple0, we once more can confirm that they are not telling the truth, I submitted my biometric 9th May and still waiting for my documents and people who sumitted later are receiving their documents back, what's happening ??? |
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ssr
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| Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 1:54 pm Post subject: Re: Sad state of affairs |
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| DJMC wrote: | | ssr wrote: | My friend lost his BRP while he was in India and got a single entry visa to return to Uk.Upon arrival his emplyer says he cannot work until he gets the replacement Visa which, from what i see here, could take upto 6 months.He is not in a position to support himself without a job for 6 months.It just doesn't seem sensible to deny someone his right to work who has already got a valid Tier 1 visa until June 2014.The employer says they have contacted UKBA and UKBA also said one cannot work until one obtaisn the BRP RC.
Any response from people who have face similar ordeal would help.
He applied for his BRp Rc today but I don't see naything happening. |
This is very strange indeed, must of us here are working I believe, that's include me, I'm 5 months waiting for my documents, and it seems from some posts here that they are not being very fair with the processing dates.
Your friend should contact the Home Office ASAP and clarify it with them, because the only think they say while waiting for the blessed BRP, is not to book any urgent travel.
It is very unfair deny the right to work for somebody who has the righ to work, BRP RC is not a VISA process, is just a replacement of a card. |
We have been trying to contact UKBA via all known emails and nos and there hasn't been any response yet.Do you know any home office contact number/email address who can clarify this?
Thanks |
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apple2710
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| Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 10:01 am Post subject: |
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| I applied on 6 August 2012 and still waiting for biometric letter.... |
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sawera22
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| Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 11:42 am Post subject: |
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| i have applied for my toc application in april, biomatric done in first week of may, now its end of september still waiting |
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apple0
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| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:33 am Post subject: |
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| I did biometrics two months ago and still nothing. Has anyone received their BRP after doing biometrics in the past two months? |
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talktohappiness
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| Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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| afcdon83 wrote: | @rajbiometric
I beg to differ. I did my biometrics at the end of Feb and I got no documents back for 7 weeks. My MP wrote then direct to the Chief Executive at UKBA and I got my documents and new BRP card back within a week. |
Hi afcon83 and Hello everyone reading this. For all participants in this thread, I gotta say, YOU HAVE NO IDEA THE HOPE YOU GIVE TO A LOT OF PEOPLE LURKING. THANK YOU 
For me I lost my BRP a while back and have since applied. I became scared when I didn’t hear anything for almost a whole month (its 27th Sept now). So out of deep frustration I typed questions on the google which led me to this thread. I have been silently reading for a while and I am truly truly grateful for all the replies and comments so far, they have helped me A LOT and am sure they have helped other thousands of lurkers. I just had to join!
My case is that I lost my card abroad in July. To come back to UK, I applied for short term single entry BRP visa abroad.I got single entry BRP visa for August and came back to London on 12th August with this Visa.
My timeline so far:
Date application posted: 13-08-12
Date acknowledgment of application received from UKBA: 16-08-12
Date of letter from UKBA for Biometrics Enrolment: 25-08-12 (it got to my door on 31st though!!)
Biometrics done: 31-08-12
Date of approval: ???
Date of return of passport and other documents: ???
Date BRP received: Waiting ???
I did not know the process took so long and so many things are suffering in my life. I am not sure what to do now and its so frustrating  and depressing not knowing what to do or how to plan. It is difficult to survive in London without your BRP&Passport:oops:. This thread has helped with my anxiety. Please keep it up and give more information and tips. I will also write my experiences and hope it helps other people too. Gracias |
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afcdon83
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| talktohappiness wrote: | | afcdon83 wrote: | @rajbiometric
I beg to differ. I did my biometrics at the end of Feb and I got no documents back for 7 weeks. My MP wrote then direct to the Chief Executive at UKBA and I got my documents and new BRP card back within a week. |
Hi afcon83 and Hello everyone reading this. For all participants in this thread, I gotta say, YOU HAVE NO IDEA THE HOPE YOU GIVE TO A LOT OF PEOPLE LURKING. THANK YOU
For me I lost my BRP a while back and have since applied. I became scared when I didn’t hear anything for almost a whole month (its 27th Sept now). So out of deep frustration I typed questions on the google which led me to this thread. I have been silently reading for a while and I am truly truly grateful for all the replies and comments so far, they have helped me A LOT and am sure they have helped other thousands of lurkers. I just had to join!
My case is that I lost my card abroad in July. To come back to UK, I applied for short term single entry BRP visa abroad.I got single entry BRP visa for August and came back to London on 12th August with this Visa.
My timeline so far:
Date application posted: 13-08-12
Date acknowledgment of application received from UKBA: 16-08-12
Date of letter from UKBA for Biometrics Enrolment: 25-08-12 (it got to my door on 31st though!!)
Biometrics done: 31-08-12
Date of approval: ???
Date of return of passport and other documents: ???
Date BRP received: Waiting ???
I did not know the process took so long and so many things are suffering in my life. I am not sure what to do now and its so frustrating and depressing not knowing what to do or how to plan. It is difficult to survive in London without your BRP&Passport:oops:. This thread has helped with my anxiety. Please keep it up and give more information and tips. I will also write my experiences and hope it helps other people too. Gracias |
No problem. I was fortunate enough to get it back 2 days before I went on holiday! I wouldn't advise seeking MP help too early though, I would wait around 5 weeks first. |
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sawera22
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| Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 7:09 pm Post subject: |
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hello afcdon83,
so how long altogether you have to wait?thats good if you atleast recieved it before your travel. |
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GreatOsborne
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| Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 11:40 pm Post subject: |
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| I applied for a BRP replacement due to change of surname. I have waited for so long after Biometrics and I need to travel outside the uk urgently. I am considering requesting for my documents back by next week. However, I am wondering if anyone knows the consequences of this. I will really appreciate your response on this. It's been extremely annoying waiting this long just for a replacement card. |
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DJMC
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| Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2012 9:57 pm Post subject: |
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Update from me, Biometrics submitted: 09/05
after almost 5 months, got my documents back 28/09 |
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apple0
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 8:30 am Post subject: |
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| I'm glad you finally got your documents back, DJMC! But that is appalling service from the UKBA. |
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sawera22
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| Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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thats good news for you DJMC, CONGRATSSSS, but we are still waiting since april2012  |
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talktohappiness
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| Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 11:49 am Post subject: |
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| afcdon83 wrote: | | talktohappiness wrote: | | afcdon83 wrote: | @rajbiometric
I beg to differ. I did my biometrics at the end of Feb and I got no documents back for 7 weeks. My MP wrote then direct to the Chief Executive at UKBA and I got my documents and new BRP card back within a week. |
Hi afcon83 and Hello everyone reading this. For all participants in this thread, I gotta say, YOU HAVE NO IDEA THE HOPE YOU GIVE TO A LOT OF PEOPLE LURKING. THANK YOU
For me I lost my BRP a while back and have since applied. I became scared when I didn’t hear anything for almost a whole month (its 27th Sept now). So out of deep frustration I typed questions on the google which led me to this thread. I have been silently reading for a while and I am truly truly grateful for all the replies and comments so far, they have helped me A LOT and am sure they have helped other thousands of lurkers. I just had to join!
My case is that I lost my card abroad in July. To come back to UK, I applied for short term single entry BRP visa abroad.I got single entry BRP visa for August and came back to London on 12th August with this Visa.
My timeline so far:
Date application posted: 13-08-12
Date acknowledgment of application received from UKBA: 16-08-12
Date of letter from UKBA for Biometrics Enrolment: 25-08-12 (it got to my door on 31st though!!)
Biometrics done: 31-08-12
Date of approval: ???
Date of return of passport and other documents: ???
Date BRP received: Waiting ???
I did not know the process took so long and so many things are suffering in my life. I am not sure what to do now and its so frustrating and depressing not knowing what to do or how to plan. It is difficult to survive in London without your BRP&Passport:oops:. This thread has helped with my anxiety. Please keep it up and give more information and tips. I will also write my experiences and hope it helps other people too. Gracias |
No problem. I was fortunate enough to get it back 2 days before I went on holiday! I wouldn't advise seeking MP help too early though, I would wait around 5 weeks first. |
Thanks for the reply and the tips, I found them to be practical and really helpful. I appreciate |
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talktohappiness
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| Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 11:58 am Post subject: |
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Congrats DJMC. WOW, almost 5 months.??? But at least you have them back!
I submitted my application on the 13th August, Its 5th October and I still have no reply.
I called the UK border agency and no one picked up. I called my MP and his number is busy.
I am going to keep trying his number for now. However next week, I will write him (MP) citing the provision of section 12 on the form, and ask if he can intervene. I only hesitate to write the UKBA for my documents because of their provision stating that "your application will be treated as withdrawn if your passport is returned for travel abroad before we are able to decide the application."
I think perhaps the MP have some influence, Afcdon83 is right, there is nothing to loose.
Timeline
Date application posted: 13-08-12
Date acknowledgment of application received from UKBA: 16-08-12
Date of letter from UKBA for Biometrics Enrolment: 25-08-12 (it got to my door on 31st though!!)
Biometrics done: 31-08-12
Date of approval: ???
Date of return of passport and other documents: ???
Date BRP received: Waiting ???
Called UKBA :5th October no response
Called MP: 5th October no response
Letter to MP: |
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talktohappiness
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| Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2012 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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Got through to my MP. Sent an email with my details. Fingers crossed to get a feedback
Timeline
Date application posted: 13-08-12
Date acknowledgment of application received from UKBA: 16-08-12
Date of letter from UKBA for Biometrics Enrolment: 25-08-12 (it got to my door on 31st though!!)
Biometrics done: 31-08-12
Date of approval: ???
Date of return of passport and other documents: ???
Date BRP received: Waiting ???
Called UKBA :5th October no response
Called MP: 5th October
Email to MP: 5th October
Goodluck to everyone else
Please update! |
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