10 years long residence applications

[Zee ali]

Hey Everyone

Just want to inform you guys i have been granted with ILR
On 4th Sep and i recived my documents on 5th Sep.

I varied my application from Flr fp to Set Lr

I would like to say thanks everyone specially
Zee Ali and Omar4real

Really appriciated guys for the help and advices

Thanks
Hassan

Congrats Hassan . Kindly share your timeline and history so other can benefit for this.

I think u r the one who was short of 5 months and flr fp refused without appeal right and than u put new flr fp in 28 days and vary it to set lr. U were also spend 9 days more than the actual time allowed outside uk 540 days. Am i right?

yes u r right i am the same guy.

Application FLR FP Varied to SET LR !0 year

Student Visa Expired = 28th March ( Needed 5 months to be eligible for ILR)
Applied FLR FP = 24th March
Got Rejected = 15th June (Needed 1.5 months to be eligible for ILR)
Applied Second FLR FP = 24th June ( to buy the time)
FLR FP Application Vary to SET LR on 13th Aug
SET LR Granted = 4th Sep
Documents Received = 5th Sep

I applied right 28 days before and went for the premium service, i didn't got the decision on the same day as i didn't had my passport with me, it was with the home office, i got the decision on 4th Sep right after 3 weeks.

Thanks again for all the help, this is the best forum, i can't trust any lawyer bcz my first FLR fp was rejected just bcz of my lawyer so i came to this forum and prepared my case with the help of this forum and special members like Zee Ali, Omor4real, Obie, Saadasif, tajammul77.

Thanks again everyone

Wish everyone Good Luck !!

Thanks,
Hassan

Great. Congrats Hassan. One confusion is over that we can also vary out of time application successfully even on premium service.

[d3thmark]

@zee ali bro i was not out of time application, i cleared the misconception of 9 days.
the day u leave and enter donot count towards absence from UK.

Only entire days spent outside the UK count as absences. For example a migrant leaving the UK on Monday and returning on Wednesday would only have been absent from the UK for one day.

http://www.entryclearanceservices.co.uk/tips/

[UK007]

It depends on the case worker. If he is unable to give u decision same day because of your passport than he will tell u and also give u a time frame ( 1 week or 2 week as soon he gets the passport).

Is there anyway to contact HO to request to have your passport on the PEO u booked appointment for ? [when you have your decision pending]

[Zee ali]

@zee ali bro i was not out of time application, i cleared the misconception of 9 days.
the day u leave and enter donot count towards absence from UK.

Only entire days spent outside the UK count as absences. For example a migrant leaving the UK on Monday and returning on Wednesday would only have been absent from the UK for one day.

http://www.entryclearanceservices.co.uk/tips/

I am talking about your 2nd flr fp application even if it is within the 28 days time its still count out of time. U dont have any visa when u put 2nd flr fp application? if yes than any other application even in 28 days after 1st application refusal its count out of time.

[d3thmark]

i guess it count towards ur time that is why i got the approval.. u know the best bcz thats what u recommend to apply flr fp again to buy more time and then vary to set lr ...

[Zee ali]

i guess it count towards ur time that is why i got the approval.. u know the best bcz thats what u recommend to apply flr fp again to buy more time and then vary to set lr ...

Yes dear i know i recommend u to take that chance. Btw out of time application is not against your immigration history or break your continuity as long u get the visa as at the end. I had one out of time application in 2007 got the visa at the end and now ILR.

Only thing is out of application should not be more than 28 days form your visa expiry or end of section 3c.

plus in your case u varied out of time flr fp application to set lr. Some moderators here r also not clear on that, that u can vary out of time application or not. According to HO guidance u can vary an in time application but nothing mention about out of time application variation.

Now u owe me a party.

[shabi]

Congrats Hassan. Just want to ask one question if you can answer me. I'm currently on flr fp appeal and going to withdraw the appeal and applying for flr m. I want to use premium service but my passport is retained by HO will they decide my application same day of will i have to wait? I don't know if my application is straight forward or not. Plzz help

It depends on the case worker. If he is unable to give u decision same day because of your passport than he will tell u and also give u a time frame ( 1 week or 2 week as soon he gets the passport).

Thanks Zee actually i have got B2 english Language certificate instead A1. and that certificate will expire on 5th of November and i can't appear for A1 test again because i don't have original passport with me. i have tried and speak with trinity college but they said they can't accept it without original passport and advised me to contact HO. that's why i'm going for premium service.
or if you can help me to appear for A1 test with the passport copy and BRP copy then please let me know. then i will apply as normal without using premium service. Regards

[Ditima98]

Hey Everyone

Just want to inform you guys i have been granted with ILR
On 4th Sep and i recived my documents on 5th Sep.

I varied my application from Flr fp to Set Lr

I would like to say thanks everyone specially
Zee Ali and Omar4real

Really appriciated guys for the help and advices

Thanks
Hassan

Congrats, happy for u man, you now can sit back, relax as u are off the 'pressure cooker'! Your situation looked really precarious, so it must be a big sigh of relief on yr part that you have made it, and it has also given alot of hope to people in a similar situation on this forum.

All the best man as you start a new chapter....

[d3thmark]

Thanks mate yeah sucha relief after like 4 months, now i am waiting for the FLR fp Fees and IHS fees to be refunded bcz i spent so much money on getting my ILR, now need to return the money i owe.
Anyone know how long does it take to get the FLR FP application fees and IHS fees refunded ?

Hey Everyone

Just want to inform you guys i have been granted with ILR
On 4th Sep and i recived my documents on 5th Sep.

I varied my application from Flr fp to Set Lr

I would like to say thanks everyone specially
Zee Ali and Omar4real

Really appriciated guys for the help and advices

Thanks
Hassan

Congrats, happy for u man, you now can sit back, relax as u are off the 'pressure cooker'! Your situation looked really precarious, so it must be a big sigh of relief on yr part that you have made it, and it has also given alot of hope to people in a similar situation on this forum.

All the best man as you start a new chapter....

[Zee ali]

Congrats Hassan. Just want to ask one question if you can answer me. I'm currently on flr fp appeal and going to withdraw the appeal and applying for flr m. I want to use premium service but my passport is retained by HO will they decide my application same day of will i have to wait? I don't know if my application is straight forward or not. Plzz help

It depends on the case worker. If he is unable to give u decision same day because of your passport than he will tell u and also give u a time frame ( 1 week or 2 week as soon he gets the passport).

Thanks Zee actually i have got B2 english Language certificate instead A1. and that certificate will expire on 5th of November and i can't appear for A1 test again because i don't have original passport with me. i have tried and speak with trinity college but they said they can't accept it without original passport and advised me to contact HO. that's why i'm going for premium service.
or if you can help me to appear for A1 test with the passport copy and BRP copy then please let me know. then i will apply as normal without using premium service. Regards

B2 is greater than A1. U can use that as well

[meet2mustafiz]

HI
i have taken the test but not used it for my extension of Visa.

THANKS

Be-careful,even you did not used TOEIC for visa extension-still it could create problem.Because as far I know HO took data from ETS and HO is now start checking while any student applying for visa.I know someone who faced this problem who never disclosed/used TOEIC for visa extension but took test.good luck

[Omor4real]

Thanks mate yeah sucha relief after like 4 months, now i am waiting for the FLR fp Fees and IHS fees to be refunded bcz i spent so much money on getting my ILR, now need to return the money i owe.
Anyone know how long does it take to get the FLR FP application fees and IHS fees refunded ?

Hey Everyone

Just want to inform you guys i have been granted with ILR
On 4th Sep and i recived my documents on 5th Sep.

I varied my application from Flr fp to Set Lr

I would like to say thanks everyone specially
Zee Ali and Omar4real

Really appriciated guys for the help and advices

Thanks
Hassan

Congrats, happy for u man, you now can sit back, relax as u are off the 'pressure cooker'! Your situation looked really precarious, so it must be a big sigh of relief on yr part that you have made it, and it has also given alot of hope to people in a similar situation on this forum.

All the best man as you start a new chapter....

Congrat Hassan
The case worker that dealt with your ILR should have requested for a refund, but if you didn't hear anything for about 1-2 weeks after the date you received your application then you can give them a call.

[d3thmark]

Thanks for the info Omar4real

[d3thmark]

Update..Today i have received a refund of IHS automatically on my card and now waiting for Flr fp fees to be refunded..

Thanks all..

[Babui]

Hi
I personally thanks to everyone moderator to ordinary members for each little contribution which create such a wonderful blog. It' helps me a lot to understand and justify my knowledge.
Right now I need some help

Already submit FLR FP for mine and separately my wife + 1 kid as short fall for 20 days +28 days
My 10 year will be 17th October 2015 count through landed Heathrow 2005
So now I want to go PEO /PES this month 20th to 30 th September with in 28 days before complete 10 years

1. Could anybody assist me how to vary my FLR FP do I need to write a letter to FP dept that I want to vary my application or not

2. I am living in East London but want to go Sheffield PEO so my question how do I go there by bus / train ( most convenient way), do I need to stay overnight before my PEO Appointment anybody suggest me any economic accommodation near PEO and where the exactly PEO locate on Sheffield does it properly show on google map or not because of bad experience finding govt location.
I will be grateful if someone share their experiences
Thanks in advance

[longresident85]

Hi Longresident85,
Please can you list out all your documents which you have submitted with your application. Have you attached tax related documents as well? And what additionoal document should we take with us for premium service appointment. Your own experience sharing would be very helpful
Thanks

Hi moonshri,

Doc submitted were:
- payment confirmation sheet
- application form
- photos
- LIUK
- degrees

Optional:
- table showing visa/residence permits history
- a letter stating reasons for 3.2 section
- a small letter explaining ccj
- 3 months bank statements
- payslips + job reference letter (pt)
- driving license

I really submitted more that what was needed. But as I had ccj history so I was clearly reflecting human rights grounds in applications should the case worker decide to hold against ccj.
But it wasn't needed thankfully.
Cardiff peo is much better than Croydon peo, not crowdy, polite Welsh staff, comfy waiting area.
Best of luck in your application.

[d3thmark]

Hi
I personally thanks to everyone moderator to ordinary members for each little contribution which create such a wonderful blog. It' helps me a lot to understand and justify my knowledge.
Right now I need some help

Already submit FLR FP for mine and separately my wife + 1 kid as short fall for 20 days +28 days
My 10 year will be 17th October 2015 count through landed Heathrow 2005
So now I want to go PEO /PES this month 20th to 30 th September with in 28 days before complete 10 years

1. Could anybody assist me how to vary my FLR FP do I need to write a letter to FP dept that I want to vary my application or not

2. I am living in East London but want to go Sheffield PEO so my question how do I go there by bus / train ( most convenient way), do I need to stay overnight before my PEO Appointment anybody suggest me any economic accommodation near PEO and where the exactly PEO locate on Sheffield does it properly show on google map or not because of bad experience finding govt location.
I will be grateful if someone share their experiences
Thanks in advance

Well u can follow my posts on how did i vary my flr fp application to Set LR . As u dnt hav a passport most probably u wont be getting a decision on the same day, i didn't get mine either, i went to sheffield i got my decision in 2-3 weeks.

for Sheffield book a Eastmidland train ticket for 30 pound return in advance for cheap, premium service is only 12 mins walk away from the station u can walk to be honest. i took an early first train from Seven King station around 5 am and got the 6:30 am train to Sheffield from London St Pancras International. I had appointment at 11.30 am at Sheffield Peo.

Its better u write a cover letter stating u are varying ur application from FLR fp to Set LR and explain everything in that.

[hammad14]

Hi all,
I have got a call for an interview after a stressful and frustrating 15 months, i know what is it about, has anyone got his decision after attending in an interview ?

thanks

[Babui]

Again Thank you hassan

Hi
I personally thanks to everyone moderator to ordinary members for each little contribution which create such a wonderful blog. It' helps me a lot to understand and justify my knowledge.
Right now I need some help

Already submit FLR FP for mine and separately my wife + 1 kid as short fall for 20 days +28 days
My 10 year will be 17th October 2015 count through landed Heathrow 2005
So now I want to go PEO /PES this month 20th to 30 th September with in 28 days before complete 10 years

1. Could anybody assist me how to vary my FLR FP do I need to write a letter to FP dept that I want to vary my application or not

2. I am living in East London but want to go Sheffield PEO so my question how do I go there by bus / train ( most convenient way), do I need to stay overnight before my PEO Appointment anybody suggest me any economic accommodation near PEO and where the exactly PEO locate on Sheffield does it properly show on google map or not because of bad experience finding govt location.
I will be grateful if someone share their experiences
Thanks in advance

Well u can follow my posts on how did i vary my flr fp application to Set LR . As u dnt hav a passport most probably u wont be getting a decision on the same day, i didn't get mine either, i went to sheffield i got my decision in 2-3 weeks.

for Sheffield book a Eastmidland train ticket for 30 pound return in advance for cheap, premium service is only 12 mins walk away from the station u can walk to be honest. i took an early first train from Seven King station around 5 am and got the 6:30 am train to Sheffield from London St Pancras International. I had appointment at 11.30 am at Sheffield Peo.

Its better u write a cover letter stating u are varying ur application from FLR fp to Set LR and explain everything in that.

[infodigger]

Hi
I need help regarding following please;

Immigration History:
Came to UK as student 14.10.2006
Last visa PSW expired 09.02.2012
Applied FLR (O) 07.02.2012 (still pending with Home Office)
ILR Eligibility September 2016
Wife came dependent 08.04.2009 (7 years & 6 months at my ILR)
Ist Child Born 2010 (6 years & 9 months at my ILR)
2nd Child Born 2012 (4 years & 8 months at ILR)

I am going to apply for ILR on 10 year long residency route in September 2016. My wife's going to be here for 7 years & 6 months at the time of my ILR application.

I am planning to make PEO appointment. I have two questions;

Which application/visa do I need for my wife for her quickest route for settlement?
Do I need to apply for my children or shall I go for their registration after my ILR?

Regards
Malik

[december15]

Hi everyone....
Nice to see all of you here to help each other... want to know is anyone got his decision after attending in an interview ? Please update... Thanks

[meet2mustafiz]

Please help me I am in big big trouble.

My appeal was refused by FTT and determination was sent into wrong solicitor. we made application for permission to appeal to FTT. FTT refused my appeal,they said my application was out of time/invalid and my case don't have strong ground.we received refusal later from FTT on 21st July though latter dated was 7th July.we made application for permission to appeal directly to UTT on 5th August.

Finally today I received decision from UTT.They agreed my solicitor was right, they mistakenly sent determination letter in to wrong address. But they refused application for permission to appeal to UTT, They said we made out of time application, though my solicitor described on the application form that he received refusal decision from FTT on 21st July with received stamp on it.

Last 30th August 2015 I completed 10 years in UK.now I am in big trouble.I don't know how to legalize my 10 years and Apply for ILR.

please show me some light.Judicial Review or any other way open for me? pls find attached Tribunal letter with this post

[Cody]

Dear Friends:

On 30th july 2015,I applied for ILR on the basis of 10 yrs long Residence by post,and on 5th Aug 2015 my application fee was deducted from my bank account.Since then i have not received any response from home office,No Acknowledgement letter ,No Biometric Letter,I know it can take upto 6 months for processing ILR applications but most applicants get their biomatric letters within 2 weeks.

[kolaxy]

[quote="Cody"]Dear Friends:

On 30th july 2015,I applied for ILR on the basis of 10 yrs long Residence by post,and on 5th Aug 2015 my application fee was deducted from my bank account.Since then i have not received any response from home office,No Acknowledgement letter ,No Biometric Letter,I know it can take upto 6 months for processing ILR applications but most applicants get their biomatric letters within 2 weeks.[/quote]

Hi Cody,

I applied on the 16th of July, got an acknowledgement via email on July 20th, got Biometric letter on July 24th, did biometric registration on July 25th, got another email on August 17th that the application is still in process and that they'll inform me if they can't make a decision within 6months.

So, I'll suggest that you call home office in order to ensure that there's no problem whatsoever.

[Arsal385]

Hi
I need help regarding following please;

Immigration History:
Came to UK as student 14.10.2006
Last visa PSW expired 09.02.2012
Applied FLR (O) 07.02.2012 (still pending with Home Office)
ILR Eligibility September 2016
Wife came dependent 08.04.2009 (7 years & 6 months at my ILR)
Ist Child Born 2010 (6 years & 9 months at my ILR)
2nd Child Born 2012 (4 years & 8 months at ILR)

I am going to apply for ILR on 10 year long residency route in September 2016. My wife's going to be here for 7 years & 6 months at the time of my ILR application.

I am planning to make PEO appointment. I have two questions;

Which application/visa do I need for my wife for her quickest route for settlement?
Do I need to apply for my children or shall I go for their registration after my ILR?

Regards
Malik

Unfortunately, If you chose 10 years ILR category then your wife will have to switch to FLR (M) after ILR granted to you on 10 years basis and she will have to complete further 5 years to get her ILR which includes salary and English language requirements. They will disregard her previous stay. Also once you get your ILR you can register your kids as a British citizen using form MN as they were born here.