10 years long residence applications

[Lee3000]

do you really mean you applied 25th Jan 2011? or slip on the keyboard you meant 25th Jan 2012?

HO always send passport 2nd class recorded. Did you not enclose a prepaid 500g return special delivery envelopped in your application?

thanks

Sam

Hi Guys,

I have been following this thread for a few weeks and want to share below timelines for my SET (o) 10Y application.

Applied: 25th Jan 2011
accounted debited and ack date: 28 Jan 2011
ILR stamp date: 20th March, 2012
Passport Received (posted from Liverpool ):19th April 2012

It is really annoying that HO send my passport by royal mail second class recorded.

My case was straight; 10 years student visa, no gaps.

It is truly a fantastic feeling and a huge relief and I hope you will all feel it soon!

All the best and good luck!!!

Sry mate, that was a typing mistake, I sent my application at 25th Jan 2012.

I think most Feb applications already got ILR Stamp on passport now, and hope you will received it soon.

[GBEMI]

One and half week to May, Feb applicant will be receiving their document back.
It will soon be Feb applicant turn.

[sam2106]

this thread is strictly for a timeline of those waiting for their indefinite leave and passport back.

i suggest you open your topic in the right section of this forum and not hijack this thread for an inquiry about set(o) application as this is the wrong place to do, it will also make it difficult to follow timeline of applicants !

thanks

Hi everyone...

I'm new to this forum and would just like to see if anyone could help me clarify a couple of things...

Within a month from now I'll complete 10 years of legal residence in the UK with no gaps (6 years student --- 2 years PSW ---- 2 years student) and am looking forward to apply for ILR.

I understand and am ok with most of the requirements apart from:

- "strength of connections in the United Kingdom" and "domestic circumstances" -

What do these mean exactly? I do have quite lot of British friends, got married here 6 years ago (however, to a Brazilian like myself) and am about to have a baby very soon. As far as employment record, I've worked and paid taxes for something like 7 / 8 years, however I haven't worked much in the last 2 years or so. Are these "connections" strong enough?

Lastly, while flicking through some of the older posts I saw some people mentioning about what documents to send. I've got all my original passports as well as my biometric residence permit. As I understand that should be enough, but is there anything else one should send, like referee letters or something?

Thanks a lot to anyone that bothers to read and reply to this lengthy post.

Cheers

[elcanja]

Hi everyone...

I'm new to this forum and would just like to see if anyone could help me clarify a couple of things...

Within a month from now I'll complete 10 years of legal residence in the UK with no gaps (6 years student --- 2 years PSW ---- 2 years student) and am looking forward to apply for ILR.

I understand and am ok with most of the requirements apart from:

- "strength of connections in the United Kingdom" and "domestic circumstances" -

What do these mean exactly? I do have quite lot of British friends, got married here 6 years ago (however, to a Brazilian like myself) and am about to have a baby very soon. As far as employment record, I've worked and paid taxes for something like 7 / 8 years, however I haven't worked much in the last 2 years or so. Are these "connections" strong enough?

Lastly, while flicking through some of the older posts I saw some people mentioning about what documents to send. I've got all my original passports as well as my biometric residence permit. As I understand that should be enough, but is there anything else one should send, like referee letters or something?

Thanks a lot to anyone that bothers to read and reply to this lengthy post.

Cheers

[sam2106]

Cool Set (O) is the right form Anthony

Sam,

I posted my application same date as you. As this was one day before the new form was applicable, I applied using the Set(O) form. Which form did you use?

Still waiting.. By reading the threads here, I understand we're still 3-4 weeks away from hearing back.

Regards

[crb]

hi guys i have been following this forum for last couple of months and i must say this is the best and i like to thanks everyone who involved with this forum. here is my time line:
applied: 18/01/12(set O)10years
acknowlegement letter:23/01/12
ILR stamped: 21/03/12 (Liverpool)
Passport received: 16/04/12
Documents sent: 2passports and Life in the Uk test (eventhough i had good qualification from UK university)
straight forward case (7 years student +2 years PSW +1 year student again)no gaps and never refused when applied for further leave to remain..
many thanks again for everyone

congratZ.........

[5thave]

sam

I applied end of Feb., 28th to be precise.... still waiting.... but will call my passport back for Identification purposes, new job... HO advised that this will not affect my application.. Basically they will send the passport and will write to me when they need it... i hope it wont affect my application

[GBEMI]

Yes Sam, I used form O and we still have 3-4 Weeks to go. Not too long we shall be free from HO problems.

[antonyos]

Sam,

I posted my application same date as you. As this was one day before the new form was applicable, I applied using the Set(O) form. Which form did you use?

Still waiting.. By reading the threads here, I understand we're still 3-4 weeks away from hearing back.

Regards

[GBEMI]

Yes O Feb applicant here I am. I apply the end of Feb so expecting around third week in may.

[sam2106]

>Applied 27/02/2012
>Acknowledgement received shortly after around 01/03/2012 ( dated 29/02/2012)
>Payment taken on 29/02/2012 appears on bank statement 01/03/2012
>surname wrongly mispelled on acknowledgement letter. Just sent them letter about this on 18/04/2012 which they have received today 19/04/2012
> case preety uch straight forward, no gaps 10 years combination of student visa, psw, tier 1 ( general ) on Set (O)
Status: Still awaiting..

anyone applied around end of February 2012?

Thanks

Sam

[hemalay]

Congratulations to people who have received their passports.

So I can conclude
1- A lot of people are following this thread but they share time line only when they receive their passport

2- January applicants are receiving their passports now.

3- Average time to receive passport is 11 Weeks.


I would also like to point out there is a mistake in excel formula in completed list. In "dravijitbd" line on (106 H) formula is broken from cell above and therefore Average UKBA Processing Time is exactly 11 weeks.

Prayers for all who are still waiting

[sam2106]

do you really mean you applied 25th Jan 2011? or slip on the keyboard you meant 25th Jan 2012?

HO always send passport 2nd class recorded. Did you not enclose a prepaid 500g return special delivery envelopped in your application?

thanks

Sam

Hi Guys,

I have been following this thread for a few weeks and want to share below timelines for my SET (o) 10Y application.

Applied: 25th Jan 2011
accounted debited and ack date: 28 Jan 2011
ILR stamp date: 20th March, 2012
Passport Received (posted from Liverpool ):19th April 2012

It is really annoying that HO send my passport by royal mail second class recorded.

My case was straight; 10 years student visa, no gaps.

It is truly a fantastic feeling and a huge relief and I hope you will all feel it soon!

All the best and good luck!!!

[Lee3000]

Hi Guys,

I have been following this thread for a few weeks and want to share below timelines for my SET (o) 10Y application.

Application sent: 25th Jan 2012
accounted debited and ack date: 28 Jan 2012
ILR stamp date: 20th March, 2012
Passport Received (posted from Liverpool ):19th April 2012

It is really annoying that HO send it by royal mail second class recorded.

My case was straight; 10 years student visa, no gaps.

It is truly a fantastic feeling and a huge relief and I hope you will all feel it soon!

All the best and good luck!!!

[GBEMI]

FEB APPLICATIONS WILL BE HAVING BACK THEIR DOCUMENT IN MAY, CANT WAIT! LOTS OF SLEEPLESS NIGHT.

[GBEMI]

HI EVERYONE WE WILL HEAR FROM THE OFFICE SOON

[nomibhai]

Could anyone please tell me that what is the best way to contact a MP and how to involve MP to check the progress of your application.I don't know if its right or wrong but i will wait for few more weeks and then ask my MP to contact homeoffice.ANY SUGGESTION OR SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE.

Zainy I wil advise you . Wait till 14 weeks , after that you can contact will local mp, I am wait 12 weeks and my 13 weeks start today .

I'm in my 29th week and still waiting.I got my MP involved by contacting them via email first and then i received confirmation for meeting with the MP. Letter has been sent by MP to special unit in home office who looks at MPs queries. 3-4 weeks wait for a reply from HO. Fingers crossed.

[perry254]

Could anyone please tell me that what is the best way to contact a MP and how to involve MP to check the progress of your application.I don't know if its right or wrong but i will wait for few more weeks and then ask my MP to contact homeoffice.ANY SUGGESTION OR SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE.

Zainy I wil advise you . Wait till 14 weeks , after that you can contact will local mp, I am wait 12 weeks and my 13 weeks start today .

Invove Mp atleast after 20 weeks, not earlier, minimum wait is 6 months my dear..if u contact Mp now they will just say ur application is being considered and the Mp will tell u they said its being considered.

[perry254]

maybe there should be a new sticky thread where successful ppl could submit their success time frames only and no discussions at all.....this thread can continue to be a waiting and discussion thread .....and the other will be just postings of time frames from those who have received decision....

I agree with you, Its Only the moderators who can delete the posts LOL ,, i dont know what they are doing they have stayed for long without deleting irrelevant post.

[miyazi78]

Could anyone please tell me that what is the best way to contact a MP and how to involve MP to check the progress of your application.I don't know if its right or wrong but i will wait for few more weeks and then ask my MP to contact homeoffice.ANY SUGGESTION OR SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE.

Zainy I wil advise you . Wait till 14 weeks , after that you can contact will local mp, I am wait 12 weeks and my 13 weeks start today .

[Zainy]

Could anyone please tell me that what is the best way to contact a MP and how to involve MP to check the progress of your application.I don't know if its right or wrong but i will wait for few more weeks and then ask my MP to contact homeoffice.ANY SUGGESTION OR SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE PLEASE.

[crb]

maybe there should be a new sticky thread where successful ppl could submit their success time frames only and no discussions at all.....this thread can continue to be a waiting and discussion thread .....and the other will be just postings of time frames from those who have received decision....

[perry254]

Hi guys, I have being in this country since January 2002, unfortunately I lost my passport while on holiday in Africa last year, this made me stranded in Africa for just under 6 months. when i came back, i applied for 'subject access request' which i got in November last year. my question is will my ilr application be treated as straight forward or complicated ilr application i mean in term of processing time. I have always abide by all rules and regulations never out of time renewal. here is the detail of my application submission:

submitted on 20/12/2011
money taken 22/12/2011
acknowledged 23/12/2011
still waiting.........................

I submitted,

copies of previous granted visas
Subject access request
Police report of Lost Passport
Payslip
life in the UK test
obviously, my new passport



Can anyone tell what time i should roughly expect my passport back? Thanks.

Hi Shola, did you get any response regarding your application,, my dear..pliz update us if u have contacted HO its been 4 months now since you sent your application..good Luck

[perry254]

Am wondering where are these guyz fifipr2011, Jatin1309, Alesi11, Alaturka and Afin7 and Myansari. These guyz have stayed over 6months maybe some of them got their passport back.

Could you guyz please update ur status, did u contact Mp or whats going on ,,pliz inform us thank you.

[Leo01]

Dear all,

We (myself and my family) will be applying for ILR under 10 Year Long Residency rule. I started looking into it and came up with the following list of queries. A very big THANK YOU in advance to those who found time and made an effort to clarify on points below. THANK YOU again!!!

1. Do we use SET(0) or FLR(O) application to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain? My guess seems to be SET(O) but thought I'd confirm that with experts? Is Premium service available under "10 Year Long Residence" SET (O) or FLR(O)application? I read somewhere that it isn't available since 2010 or something but again, thought I'd confirm that.

A bit of history:
Me and my wife both came to the UK in September 2002 as students. In 2004 she and our then new born son became my dependants (to my student visa). In 2008 I became Work Permit Holder (old style) with both my wife and son transferred as dependants onto my Work Permit. In 2009 our daughter was born and became my dependant too. In 2011 I got Tier 1 which is valid until 2013. We have no gaps, no lapses and with that hopefully no issues and think our case is fairly straightforward. With that in mind:

2. Is there any need to have solicitor representation? My guess is "NO"?

3. SAR file - me and my wife are thinking of apply for ours in a few days. Is there any need to get them for our kids?

4. Me and my wife came to the UK on 24 September 2002 - am I correct in thinking we can submit our application on 24 August 2012 which is something like 28 days before it is 10 years exactly?

5. Can my wife and 2 kids all apply as my dependants on one application form?

6. If not who can? And who needs to submit a separate application? Kids are 9 and 3 years old.

7. Also, I understand our kids (both born in UK) will be eligible for British Citizenship as we get our Permanent Residency - how do we go about that? Do we apply for their naturalisation once we get HO response to our family SET(O) application
or
Do me and my wife apply under SET (O) and kids apply under some other Naturalisation application?

Many thanks again for your help good people,

All the best to whose who waiting.

Kind regards,
Leo

well you and ur wife both have to fill SET (O) form dont need to SAR for kids your wife need to pass LIUK test and when u get ur ILR then fill MN1 form for ur kids who born in UK but mind it MN1 also need nearly £600 u have to pay

Thank you very much for your help uddinriaz