10 years long residence applications

[milrr]

Hello everyone

Got a call earlier today from my solicitor that my ILR has been granted. It took exactly 10 weeks for my passport to get back.

I would like to thank everyone in this forum for all the help and useful info.

I wish for everyone who is still waiting waiting to hear good news very soon.

All the best

milrr

[litu1]

Hi guys,
just to clarify, if I leave the UK on 20th and return on 25th, how much time am I deemed to have spent outside of the uk, for the purposes of Long residence? 4 days?

Thanks in advance

I think 5 days...

[kungfuman]

Hi guys,
just to clarify, if I leave the UK on 20th and return on 25th, how much time am I deemed to have spent outside of the uk, for the purposes of Long residence? 4 days?

Thanks in advance

[milrr]

I applied at the end of October and still have not heard anything, 10 weeks now. Ack. letter received 5th of November.

One of my friends who applied at the same time got his back on Christmas eve.

I know there are people waiting longer than I but the wait is making me frustrated .

Don't worry...very soon there'll be good news. Under what category did you apply?

I applied under the 10 years rule all on students visa with no gap.

[lumera]

I applied at the end of October and still have not heard anything, 10 weeks now. Ack. letter received 5th of November.

One of my friends who applied at the same time got his back on Christmas eve.

I know there are people waiting longer than I but the wait is making me frustrated .

Don't worry...very soon there'll be good news. Under what category did you apply?

[milrr]

I applied at the end of October and still have not heard anything, 10 weeks now. Ack. letter received 5th of November.

One of my friends who applied at the same time got his back on Christmas eve.

I know there are people waiting longer than I but the wait is making me frustrated .

[kungfuman]

Thanks Imani

[Imani]

Hi Guys,,
I have to say this forum alone offers more advise than a myriad of solliticors..thank you for being willing to share your experiences with others..

I have been in the UK since 2000, 6 year student, 1 year PSW and 3 years tier 1 and woud like to apply for ILR under the long residence route. the problem is that over the past 4 months and largely owing to the financial crisis, my wages have been paid frequently. I have seen from some of the entries in the thread that some people are getting favourable responses without including any bank statements in their documentations.

I intend to supply the following:
1.passport
2. letter from employer
3. life in the UK
4.completed form with payment details
5.passport photos
6.cover note with breakdown of travel dates (As suggested by one of the contributors here)

Would that be sufficient? my current tier 1 expires in June 11 .

Thanks in advance and Happy new year to all..

The list above is fine. Long residence (10 years) rules don't require financial statements. Just make sure you have no gaps and are within the limits of your travel allowance.

[kungfuman]

Hi Guys,,
I have to say this forum alone offers more advise than a myriad of solliticors..thank you for being willing to share your experiences with others..

I have been in the UK since 2000, 6 year student, 1 year PSW and 3 years tier 1 and woud like to apply for ILR under the long residence route. the problem is that over the past 4 months and largely owing to the financial crisis, my wages have been paid frequently. I have seen from some of the entries in the thread that some people are getting favourable responses without including any bank statements in their documentations.

I intend to supply the following:
1.passport
2. letter from employer
3. life in the UK
4.completed form with payment details
5.passport photos
6.cover note with breakdown of travel dates (As suggested by one of the contributors here)

Would that be sufficient? my current tier 1 expires in June 11 .

Thanks in advance and Happy new year to all..

[lumera]

I thought I'd share my experience as well

Application : SET (O) 10 year long residence all on student visa
Application sent: 17 Sep 2010
Payment deducted: 19 Sep 2010
Acknowledgement letter received: About a month later
ILR stamped: 7 Dec 2010
Total wait: 11 weeks


Best of luck for those still waiting

Congratulations janibabe...the BC is naturally the next step.
Good luck...

October 2010 debutants and other waiters...victory is on the way!

[janibabe]

I thought I'd share my experience as well

Application : SET (O) 10 year long residence all on student visa
Application sent: 17 Sep 2010
Payment deducted: 19 Sep 2010
Acknowledgement letter received: About a month later
ILR stamped: 7 Dec 2010
Total wait: 11 weeks


Best of luck for those still waiting

[santosh386]

Application sent 6/10/2010 by immigration advisor
Acknowledgement receipt within 7 days
Received notification of approval from my advisor after 8 weeks.
Hope this helps others waiting in limbo-those were the most anxious times of my life
jkeye

Congratulations. Hope everyones case is as quick as your one.

[lumera]

43 Weeks and 3 Days - time it took for my passport to come back.

Thanks everyone who has been posting on this board.

Congratulations and enjoy your freedom!

Please share your experience and detailed timelines so that others can be encouraged.

Good luck with the next steps - Naturalisation and Citizenship...

[jkeye]

Application sent 6/10/2010 by immigration advisor
Acknowledgement receipt within 7 days
Received notification of approval from my advisor after 8 weeks.
Hope this helps others waiting in limbo-those were the most anxious times of my life
jkeye

[sasam]

43 Weeks and 3 Days - time it took for my passport to come back.

Thanks everyone who has been posting on this board.

[zchay3e]

I thought I'd share my experience

Application : SET (O) 10 year long residence - all on student visa!
Application sent: 09 Sep 2010
Application Received: 13 Sep 2010
Payment deducted: 13 Sep 2010
Acknowledgement letter received: 15 Sep 2010
ILR stamped 15 Nov 2010
Total wait: 9 weeks

Best of luck for those still waiting

Anish

[faismala]

I am due to apply for ILR first week of January. My current visa expires 31st January 2011. Similarly, my wife's visa expires on the same date. According to long residence rules, she is not allowed to apply with me. I wanted to ask if we can send SET (O) and F LR (M) forms on the same address as by the time, my case is decided, her visa will expire.
Thanks

Apply both the application at the same time but with flr(m) ,write a covering letter to ukba requesting to hold ur wifes flr(m) application until ur application is concluded (also stating u have applied for settlement ).
Add copy of yourpassport/visa+marriage cert+salary slips+bank statement +fotos(you& your wife passport size) .Send it separately with 2 different envelopes but same day would be fine.I am telling from my own experience.

[santosh386]

Hi,

I applied for ILR on 12/11/2010
Amount deducted on 15/11/2010
ack received 20/11/2010

Applied through solicitor.

Now the wait begins

[irfankais]

I am due to apply for ILR first week of January. My current visa expires 31st January 2011. Similarly, my wife's visa expires on the same date. According to long residence rules, she is not allowed to apply with me. I wanted to ask if we can send SET (O) and FLR (M) forms on the same address as by the time, my case is decided, her visa will expire.
Thanks

[powershower]

Many Congratulations, also in a queue applied on 22nd Sep 2010.....lets see how quick they reply....

Hello,

I have received my ILR today, It wasn't long wait at all,

Applied 10 year long residence on 20th Sep 2010

Fee deducted on 22nd Sep 2010

ILR Stamped on 23rd Nov 2010 , It took exact 8 weeks to get my Passport back.
Many Thanks[/quote]

I only submitted previous passports, life in the UK test, photograph and required form. If you don’t have gaps then that’s all you need...

[Jehovah1]

Thanks to all my well wishers. I trust that you will all have a favourable response within a short time.

@ Litu1: Thanks so much. I am indeed blessed because the response came at the right time and with speed. Precisely 6 .5 weeks. I prayed to GOD with all my heart and he answered.

@Smartkk: The documents i submitted are ;3 months bank statement, all travel documents/passport, Life in the UK Test results, the form duly completed with payment details and correct passport photos.
I also attached a sheet with a breakdown of my travel dates outside the UK for the 10 years period. I sent it off with a cover letter just listing out all these documents.

I apologise for my late response. am sure you understand that i dont visit the site regularly anymore.

Congratulations to all that have received theirs and best wishes to everyone.

[powershower]

Many Congratulations, also in a queue applied on 22nd Sep 2010.....lets see how quick they reply....[/quote]


Hello,

I have received my ILR today, It wasn't long wait at all,

Applied 10 year long residence on 20th Sep 2010

Fee deducted on 22nd Sep 2010

ILR Stamped on 23rd Nov 2010 , It took exact 8 weeks to get my Passport back.
Many Thanks

[litu1]

Dear Members,

I write to encourage those still waiting for their responses for the ILR under the 10 year rule.

I applied 29th Sept 2010
Confirmation Received 30 Sept 2010
ILR Stampled 16th NOV
No lawyer used, submitted documents required for 10 years application.

This site was very helpful though i wasnt regisitered. I believe UKBA are responding fast to requests evident from mine. I wish you all the best. Trust in GOD with all your heart. he is faithfull.

Congrates .... I believe you are one of the luckiest person. pray for others.

[ss07aej]

Hi All,
I applied for ILR on 10 years rule 24th Sep 2010. Got acknowledgement on 29th Sep 2010. Still waiting.

[raylibra]

thanks Michael