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by memphis_uk » Wed Jun 05, 2013 1:26 am
Think they are very diplomatic in their answers.
They don't want to get in trouble by saying something silly, neither want to release any more information than they are allowed.
bl2013 wrote:memphis_uk wrote:No still waiting on the october application.
Just found out that even the 10 yr residence application are dealt within 7 months some where in the forum.
Its just the Set O is taking too longer than usual. wonder whats goin on..
bl2013 wrote:ranadawood wrote:Set (M) application is not taking really long. Only Set(O) is taking really long. Anyone got any update ? Any enhancement in the application processing?
Hi all
Any updates for november set o
Hi thanks for your reply. What really gets me is they say dont call until after 6 months and then we all get the standard reply your application is not completed yet u have to wait for UKBA to contact u , which is not helping in any way. they call this an update should employ a robot just to keep saying this. Will call them next week again.
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by memphis_uk » Wed Jun 05, 2013 1:33 am
Hey congrat Ronhir,
Atleast you got in 6 months time frame on a postal set o application.
Sorry for those who been waiting for over 6 months, including me...
Guess they are prioritizing in some way or the other, specially the set m cases they are doing in less than 4 months. and in your case, may be 4 dependents came in your favour.
Not completely sure tho. Anyone more with dependents and still waiting over 6 months???
Please contribute ppl..
Ronhir99 wrote:Sorry for being silent but the platform is indeed is very useful and thanks to those who maintain and run it.
Here is the outcome of my application:
Application Type : Set (O) (Tier-1 Gen- 5 years; 1+3 dependants)
Applied Via post : 28/12/2012
Biometric Done: 30/01/2013
Approved: 28/05/2013
Biometric received: 04/06/2013.
I thank the Almighty and am praying everyday to HIM on everyone's behalf. The UKBA staff had been very polite in my experience, although they do acknowledge the processing delays that has gone into. Hope and wish that things will turn positive for everyone waiting.
Ronhir99
Thank you.
Referee008 wrote:Application Type : Set (O) , HSMP 2 Years + Tier(1) 3 Years..
Applied Via post : 24/10/2012
Acknowledgement Recvd :26/10/2012
BioMetric Done: 14/02/2013
7 Months Already Passed...
Still Waiting for Decision..
Called UKBA 4 times , all the time their answer is : "Application still on Progress , u have to wait until UKBA contacts u "..
Any October 2012 Applicants got their Decision..???...
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by memphis_uk » Wed Jun 05, 2013 1:43 am
Hi Pheena,
Great news for u. congrats.
So ur waiting didn't go waste, as you got the naturalization in an other 2 months. good to hear that.
a quick question. for naturalization, you dont really have to wait an other 1 yr from the date you got the ILR? or do they count from the date you applied for ILR?
Let me know
thnx
Pheena wrote:Hi
To sacks and others waiting for over six month,
I know how it feels because I waited for over nine Months (set m) before I got my approval in march 2013. I didn't do anything except calling once after the six months mark just to make sure they my application was with them
then i kept praying and waiting until they finally sent my approval.
I applied for naturalisation in april and got my approval in may 2013
So just hang in there: delay is not denial and most times no news means good news.
All the best
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by jojybaba » Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:58 am
Congra,,,it is good news for all of us who waiting and frastated for delay of naturlization if ILR approved late,,but your case give all of us good hope
Pheena wrote:Hi
To sacks and others waiting for over six month,
I know how it feels because I waited for over nine Months (set m) before I got my approval in march 2013. I didn't do anything except calling once after the six months mark just to make sure they my application was with them
then i kept praying and waiting until they finally sent my approval.
I applied for naturalisation in april and got my approval in may 2013
So just hang in there: delay is not denial and most times no news means good news.
All the best
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by salim03031980 » Wed Jun 05, 2013 10:15 am
Application Type : Set (O) , HSMP 2 Years + Tier(1) 3 Years..
Applied Via post : 18/10/2012
Acknowledgement Recvd :22/10/2012
BioMetric Done: 17/12/2012
7 and half Months Already Passed...
Still Waiting for Decision..
Called UKBA today, they said to me that they are considering the October applications right now. May be another 2 weeks or so on....
Any October 2012 Applicants got their Decision..???...
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by Winner55 » Wed Jun 05, 2013 2:00 pm
Hi guys,
Just a quick query on neutralisation; for those of us who have waited 7.5 months or more to get ILR decision from the home office.....do we have to wait another 12 months or is there an exception for us. Please share successes as well. Thanks
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by go2khurram » Wed Jun 05, 2013 3:16 pm
Hi Salim,
You can get information and also update ur details here.
Skydrive for ILR Excluding 10/14 Yrs
salim03031980 wrote:Application Type : Set (O) , HSMP 2 Years + Tier(1) 3 Years..
Applied Via post : 18/10/2012
Acknowledgement Recvd :22/10/2012
BioMetric Done: 17/12/2012
7 and half Months Already Passed...
Still Waiting for Decision..
Called UKBA today, they said to me that they are considering the October applications right now. May be another 2 weeks or so on....
Any October 2012 Applicants got their Decision..???...
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by aumae » Thu Jun 06, 2013 2:23 am
Hi Memphis_UK ,
Application date: 27/10/2012
Type: set (o) hsmp + tier 1 + (3 dependents)
Approval: still waiting
It's been 7 months now and still counting. I did apply on my own, now I have passed my case to the solicitor last week. Now just waiting to see if it makes any difference
Ronhir99 wrote:Sorry for being silent but the platform is indeed is very useful and thanks to those who maintain and run it.
Here is the outcome of my application:
Application Type : Set (O) (Tier-1 Gen- 5 years; 1+3 dependants)
Applied Via post : 28/12/2012
Biometric Done: 30/01/2013
Approved: 28/05/2013
Biometric received: 04/06/2013.
I thank the Almighty and am praying everyday to HIM on everyone's behalf. The UKBA staff had been very polite in my experience, although they do acknowledge the processing delays that has gone into. Hope and wish that things will turn positive for everyone waiting.
Ronhir99
Thank you.
Referee008 wrote:Application Type : Set (O) , HSMP 2 Years + Tier(1) 3 Years..
Applied Via post : 24/10/2012
Acknowledgement Recvd :26/10/2012
BioMetric Done: 14/02/2013
7 Months Already Passed...
Still Waiting for Decision..
Called UKBA 4 times , all the time their answer is : "Application still on Progress , u have to wait until UKBA contacts u "..
Any October 2012 Applicants got their Decision..???...
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by Referee008 » Thu Jun 06, 2013 3:01 pm
Thanks for ur post dude.. I heard that now it takes 8 months to complete.. Hopefully we will get our decision end of this month...
memphis_uk wrote:I am almost nearly the same date as yours. Got the acknowledgment on 25/10. Still waiting. not heard anything from them so far...
Not sure what to do now or how we can expedite the case.
Referee008 wrote:Application Type : Set (O) , HSMP 2 Years + Tier(1) 3 Years..
Applied Via post : 24/10/2012
Acknowledgement Recvd :26/10/2012
BioMetric Done: 14/02/2013
7 Months Already Passed...
Still Waiting for Decision..
Called UKBA 4 times , all the time their answer is : "Application still on Progress , u have to wait until UKBA contacts u "..
Any October 2012 Applicants got their Decision..???...
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by memphis_uk » Thu Jun 06, 2013 9:15 pm
Hi All,
Praise the Lord.
This is to let all know, that my ILR is finally approved after nearly 7 months and 10 days wait. I did apply in oct 2012 around 25th. Just got the documents back and my solicitor has left a message that he has received my biometrics.
Ppl, don't lose hope. Just wait. There is a general delay in the postal application. Keep calling thtem and send letters. Eventualy you will get that knock on the door.
Regards
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by memphis_uk » Thu Jun 06, 2013 9:18 pm
Don't worry mate, think they started processing all those delayed applications, after having so many calls, letters and complaints.
Referee008 wrote:Thanks for ur post dude.. I heard that now it takes 8 months to complete.. Hopefully we will get our decision end of this month...
memphis_uk wrote:I am almost nearly the same date as yours. Got the acknowledgment on 25/10. Still waiting. not heard anything from them so far...
Not sure what to do now or how we can expedite the case.
Referee008 wrote:Application Type : Set (O) , HSMP 2 Years + Tier(1) 3 Years..
Applied Via post : 24/10/2012
Acknowledgement Recvd :26/10/2012
BioMetric Done: 14/02/2013
7 Months Already Passed...
Still Waiting for Decision..
Called UKBA 4 times , all the time their answer is : "Application still on Progress , u have to wait until UKBA contacts u "..
Any October 2012 Applicants got their Decision..???...
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by memphis_uk » Thu Jun 06, 2013 9:25 pm
should be getting a reply soon, Think there was a delay from august applications.
aumae wrote:Hi Memphis_UK ,
Application date: 27/10/2012
Type: set (o) hsmp + tier 1 + (3 dependents)
Approval: still waiting
It's been 7 months now and still counting. I did apply on my own, now I have passed my case to the solicitor last week. Now just waiting to see if it makes any difference
Ronhir99 wrote:Sorry for being silent but the platform is indeed is very useful and thanks to those who maintain and run it.
Here is the outcome of my application:
Application Type : Set (O) (Tier-1 Gen- 5 years; 1+3 dependants)
Applied Via post : 28/12/2012
Biometric Done: 30/01/2013
Approved: 28/05/2013
Biometric received: 04/06/2013.
I thank the Almighty and am praying everyday to HIM on everyone's behalf. The UKBA staff had been very polite in my experience, although they do acknowledge the processing delays that has gone into. Hope and wish that things will turn positive for everyone waiting.
Ronhir99
Thank you.
Referee008 wrote:Application Type : Set (O) , HSMP 2 Years + Tier(1) 3 Years..
Applied Via post : 24/10/2012
Acknowledgement Recvd :26/10/2012
BioMetric Done: 14/02/2013
7 Months Already Passed...
Still Waiting for Decision..
Called UKBA 4 times , all the time their answer is : "Application still on Progress , u have to wait until UKBA contacts u "..
Any October 2012 Applicants got their Decision..???...
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by wordable » Thu Jun 06, 2013 9:56 pm
memphis_uk wrote:Hi All,
Praise the Lord.
This is to let all know, that my ILR is finally approved after nearly 7 months and 10 days wait. I did apply in oct 2012 around 25th. Just got the documents back and my solicitor has left a message that he has received my biometrics.
Ppl, don't lose hope. Just wait. There is a general delay in the postal application. Keep calling thtem and send letters. Eventualy you will get that knock on the door.
Regards
Congratulations!

. Finally!!! I rejoice with you..
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by Referee008 » Thu Jun 06, 2013 9:59 pm
Congrats Dude... Enjoy...
memphis_uk wrote:Hi All,
Praise the Lord.
This is to let all know, that my ILR is finally approved after nearly 7 months and 10 days wait. I did apply in oct 2012 around 25th. Just got the documents back and my solicitor has left a message that he has received my biometrics.
Ppl, don't lose hope. Just wait. There is a general delay in the postal application. Keep calling thtem and send letters. Eventualy you will get that knock on the door.
Regards

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by aumae » Fri Jun 07, 2013 3:03 am
memphis_uk wrote:Hi All,
Praise the Lord.
This is to let all know, that my ILR is finally approved after nearly 7 months and 10 days wait. I did apply in oct 2012 around 25th. Just got the documents back and my solicitor has left a message that he has received my biometrics.
Ppl, don't lose hope. Just wait. There is a general delay in the postal application. Keep calling thtem and send letters. Eventualy you will get that knock on the door.
Regards
Congrats and enjoy the stress free life
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by mschauhan » Fri Jun 07, 2013 3:13 am
Congrats Bro,
Can u guide me as if you have sent them a letter to expedite your application. If its so then what is the address you sent the letter. If in case of email, please share the email address of concerned person/Dept. I Have crossed Six months time frame just by today with regards to my application for ILR.
Regards,
Chauhan
memphis_uk wrote:Hi All,
Praise the Lord.
This is to let all know, that my ILR is finally approved after nearly 7 months and 10 days wait. I did apply in oct 2012 around 25th. Just got the documents back and my solicitor has left a message that he has received my biometrics.
Ppl, don't lose hope. Just wait. There is a general delay in the postal application. Keep calling thtem and send letters. Eventualy you will get that knock on the door.
Regards
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by bl2013 » Fri Jun 07, 2013 7:24 pm
memphis_uk wrote:Hi All,
Praise the Lord.
This is to let all know, that my ILR is finally approved after nearly 7 months and 10 days wait. I did apply in oct 2012 around 25th. Just got the documents back and my solicitor has left a message that he has received my biometrics.
Ppl, don't lose hope. Just wait. There is a general delay in the postal application. Keep calling thtem and send letters. Eventualy you will get that knock on the door.
Regards
Congratulations!
Finally some good news

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by mschauhan » Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:43 am
Hi All,
As I mentioned in my timeline, I applied for ILR on 7th of December 2012 with 2X dependants and got my biometrics done on 15th of January 2013. From that date to onwards, didn't hear anything from UKBA.
Just by yesterday, I called ukba helpline. The officer asked me 4-5 questions and replied me with the most frequent and typical answer:
"Your application is in process, you have to wait until UKBA contacts you."
Though I told him in the start of my call that my application have completed 6 months time frame :-/
The way he replied was clearly indicating that I should not contact ukba further plus I also feel it useless to contact them via phone :-/
Is there any way I can send them my request via email. Do any of my respected fellow members of this forum know any specific email address/addresses where at least somebody can get a satisfactory answer. It would also be appreciable if somebody can recommend their official address where I can send a hard copy of my complaint. This seems to be quite ridiculous to me to be honest. Should I call them again and again as if its fruitful.
Best Regards
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by ccc » Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:27 am
i applied 5th november 2012
mschauhan wrote:Hi All,
As I mentioned in my timeline, I applied for ILR on 7th of December 2012 with 2X dependants and got my biometrics done on 15th of January 2013. From that date to onwards, didn't hear anything from UKBA.
Just by yesterday, I called ukba helpline. The officer asked me 4-5 questions and replied me with the most frequent and typical answer:
"Your application is in process, you have to wait until UKBA contacts you."
Though I told him in the start of my call that my application have completed 6 months time frame :-/
The way he replied was clearly indicating that I should not contact ukba further plus I also feel it useless to contact them via phone :-/
Is there any way I can send them my request via email. Do any of my respected fellow members of this forum know any specific email address/addresses where at least somebody can get a satisfactory answer. It would also be appreciable if somebody can recommend their official address where I can send a hard copy of my complaint. This seems to be quite ridiculous to me to be honest. Should I call them again and again as if its fruitful.
Best Regards
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by PLRN2013 » Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:30 pm
It appears they are processing december 10yr application
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by Anthopogon » Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:49 pm
I marked plus 6 months. Now got enquiry from my personnel department. Its 4th enquiry from them within 6 months. Anyone has draft letter to MP. I did make draft but confused whether it is good enough or not
thks
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by sanks » Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:16 pm
I applied on 28th Aug 2012. Very soon I will be completing my 1 year

wait. Almost finished 10 months now and only 2 more months to go for a whole year

. I am exhausted now. Tried all sorts of things. Tried emailing and sending letters as well. I only got the standard response from them. Infact the complaints email address just rejected my email saying that address is not there in use anymore. But buddy, my advise is to continue doing the same stuff again and again (although I am no one to advice). Call them atleast once a week to make sure that they haven't lost our documents. Apart from that I honestly don't believe there is anything else we can do.
Good luck with yours. I sincerely hope you get yours soon.
ccc wrote:i applied 5th november 2012
mschauhan wrote:Hi All,
As I mentioned in my timeline, I applied for ILR on 7th of December 2012 with 2X dependants and got my biometrics done on 15th of January 2013. From that date to onwards, didn't hear anything from UKBA.
Just by yesterday, I called ukba helpline. The officer asked me 4-5 questions and replied me with the most frequent and typical answer:
"Your application is in process, you have to wait until UKBA contacts you."
Though I told him in the start of my call that my application have completed 6 months time frame :-/
The way he replied was clearly indicating that I should not contact ukba further plus I also feel it useless to contact them via phone :-/
Is there any way I can send them my request via email. Do any of my respected fellow members of this forum know any specific email address/addresses where at least somebody can get a satisfactory answer. It would also be appreciable if somebody can recommend their official address where I can send a hard copy of my complaint. This seems to be quite ridiculous to me to be honest. Should I call them again and again as if its fruitful.
Best Regards
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by sanks » Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:19 pm
Try this link buddy
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=114751
might find something useful there.
Anthopogon wrote:I marked plus 6 months. Now got enquiry from my personnel department. Its 4th enquiry from them within 6 months. Anyone has draft letter to MP. I did make draft but confused whether it is good enough or not
thks
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by Anthopogon » Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:49 pm
Thanks Sanks,
I found one which is very long and full of complain. I am looking for bit polite professional letter.
[quote="sanks"]Try this link buddy
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=114751
might find something useful there.
[quote="Anthopogon"]I marked plus 6 months. Now got enquiry from my personnel department. Its 4th enquiry from them within 6 months. Anyone has draft letter to MP. I did make draft but confused whether it is good enough or not
thks[/quote][/quote]
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by psg70 » Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:02 pm
Proudly (?) crossed the 6 months wait and managed to call UKBA number. Have spoken to a nice lady which couldn't help much but did mentioned that case workers are currently handling Oct 2012 applications and being a December applicant, I might have to wait for some more time.