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Jmurphy
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 Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 10:39 am Post subject: Everyone fighting alone |
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Hello Everyone,
Keep discussing your cases only...nothing will happen.. it's my time line, my problem, my husband missing foreign trip...etc etc..numerous calls to HO..standard response..come back on this forum share the sad story and carry on posting.. is anything changing ? answer is big no ?
Answer is join together and raise a common question like the way HSMP Judicial forum was formed.. and than only some action will be taken..otherwise keep on posting your sob stories ..LOL |
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badger111
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| Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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| kid13 wrote: | | badger111 wrote: | | Have all of you registered for council tax as soon as you have arrived to UK or? |
Yes, I assumed this was one of the things they would easily check with the local council. Anyone else? |
Yes, well as I said we haven't registered me as we thought it wasn't necessary until they give me a permit to stay. But Council has phoned us 10 days ago to say that UKBA has contacted them, and we will of course pay. We weren't going to avoid anything, just thought it wasn't necessary.
Do you think that is good news? The fact that UKBA has contacted them. Are they close to sending me documents and BRP soon? I have been waiting for 22 weeks. |
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nholler
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| Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 1:14 pm Post subject: waiting |
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In our case, my landlord covers all the bills in the flat i.e. council tax, gas, electric, water and this is specified in the tenancy agreement and confirmed in emails from landlord which we've included in our application so hopefully this won't be a problem.
The UKBA want proof that the applicant is living in the property so I've includeded bank statements for both individual and joint accounts, phone bills etc so should be okay - I hope. |
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kid13
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| Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 1:19 pm Post subject: |
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badger111, I'd say that's a bloody good sign! Looks like they're actually doing something with your application, and it's not languishing at the bottom of a pile somewhere  |
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badger111
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| Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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| kid13 wrote: | | badger111, I'd say that's a bloody good sign! Looks like they're actually doing something with your application, and it's not languishing at the bottom of a pile somewhere |
You are right about that. I just hope that means they are actually going to finish dealing with it and send me everything very soon. They have phoned us on 30th of July btw. |
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kid13
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| Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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| badger111, why did they call you? |
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kuzey50
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| Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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| bobobo wrote: | No after Biometrics you application is assigned to a caseworker, who will contact you if he needs further information, you dont need to do anything but just wait.
I have provided a fax number on one of the eaarlier posts. I was given this number by the person I called to expedite the process.
Just requesting preferential treatment will not get you anywhere unless you can provide compassionate reasons as to why they should process your application before the applicants who have been waiting since Feb and before.
| highly skilled wrote: | Hello again everyone,
I have a quick question regarding process / flow of documents. After you have enrolled your biometrics are the documents and the biometric card the only things that we are waiting for? To be precise, are there any more application forms (another application for the actual biometric card perhaps?) that we have to complete?
Also with regad to the number to fax documents to - what number have people used to fax their requests for return of sponsor's passport?
Thank you very much! |
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Hello again,
I am about to write a letter to request my application to be looked at supported by evidence that we both need to travel asap. Can anyone advise on how to write that letter? How should I start it, and how should I tell them that I need "preferential treatment" without being rude?
Any help?
Thanks in advance.
Regards |
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rwatanabe
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| Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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little update on my application
Date applied/docs sent: 21/06/2012
Date application received by UKBA: 22/06/2012
Date payment taken: 28/06/2012
Date received ack. letter: 29/06/2012 Dated 27/06/2012
Date biometrics booking letter arrived: 09/08/2012 Dated 06/08/2012
Date biometrics appointment Birmingham Post Office: 11/08/2012
Date Passport/Docs received from HO:
Biometric Card Received:
Visa Type : FLR(M) Spouse
Visa From: PSW
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Date applied/docs sent: 21/06/2012
Date application received by UKBA:
Date received ack. letter:
Date biometrics booking letter arrived:
Date biometrics appointment Post Office:
Date Passport/Docs received from HO:
Biometric Card Received:
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kuzey50
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| Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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| kuzey50 wrote: | | highly skilled wrote: | Hello again everyone,
I have a quick question regarding process / flow of documents. After you have enrolled your biometrics are the documents and the biometric card the only things that we are waiting for? To be precise, are there any more application forms (another application for the actual biometric card perhaps?) that we have to complete?
Also with regad to the number to fax documents to - what number have people used to fax their requests for return of sponsor's passport?
Thank you very much! |
Hello again,
I am about to write a letter to request my application to be looked at supported by evidence that we both need to travel asap. Can anyone advise on how to write that letter? How should I start it, and how should I tell them that I need "preferential treatment" without being rude?
Any help?
Thanks in advance.
Regards |
Also, I will be faxing the letter but I don't know what the fax number is. All our letters were sent from the Sheffield office. Thanks |
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2222
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Joined: 30 Apr 2012
Posts: 35
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| Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 11:25 pm Post subject: FLR M |
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22 weeks waiting time and still ne news!!!
My time line:
From - Tier 4 (Valid till 30th Sep 2012)
FLR M applied on 27th February
Payment out of the bank: 29th February
Acknowledgement letter: I didn't get one!!
Biometric letter received on 16th March
Biometric completed in Glasgow office on 28th March
Document return: still waiting!!!
Biometric card: still waiting !!!
I am just wondering, may be the delay due to my current Tier 4 Visa still valid till 30th Sep 2012??? Any advise guys??
I am hoping to hear something soon, as I really need to go and see my family for Eid Ramadan!!!!!!! |
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waitwaitwait
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Location: london
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| Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:22 am Post subject: Re: FLR M |
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| 2222 wrote: | 22 weeks waiting time and still ne news!!!
My time line:
From - Tier 4 (Valid till 30th Sep 2012)
FLR M applied on 27th February
Payment out of the bank: 29th February
Acknowledgement letter: I didn't get one!!
Biometric letter received on 16th March
Biometric completed in Glasgow office on 28th March
Document return: still waiting!!!
Biometric card: still waiting !!!
I am just wondering, may be the delay due to my current Tier 4 Visa still valid till 30th Sep 2012??? Any advise guys??
I am hoping to hear something soon, as I really need to go and see my family for Eid Ramadan!!!!!!! |
You and me are in similar situation.
I applied on 08/02/12 and I am switching from tier4 too. My Tier4 visa doesn't expire until mid October. I don't think expiry date of our tier4 visa has got anything to do with the decision. It just depends if it has been allocated to a caseworker or not as there are plenty of applications which might be in thousands but caseworkers are in few numbers so its taking a while for the applications to be decided.
Hope for the best. |
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badger111
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| Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 8:50 am Post subject: |
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| kid13 wrote: | | badger111, why did they call you? |
To tell us that UKBA has phoned them to confirm my partner's address, and to tell them that I have been in the country since January. So I was hoping that means they are going to send me everything back soon...but you never know with UKBA... |
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highly skilled
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| Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 9:52 am Post subject: |
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| kuzey50 wrote: | | kuzey50 wrote: | | highly skilled wrote: | Hello again everyone,
I have a quick question regarding process / flow of documents. After you have enrolled your biometrics are the documents and the biometric card the only things that we are waiting for? To be precise, are there any more application forms (another application for the actual biometric card perhaps?) that we have to complete?
Also with regad to the number to fax documents to - what number have people used to fax their requests for return of sponsor's passport?
Thank you very much! |
Hello again,
I am about to write a letter to request my application to be looked at supported by evidence that we both need to travel asap. Can anyone advise on how to write that letter? How should I start it, and how should I tell them that I need "preferential treatment" without being rude?
Any help?
Thanks in advance.
Regards |
Also, I will be faxing the letter but I don't know what the fax number is. All our letters were sent from the Sheffield office. Thanks |
The fax number to fax your urgent requests to is: 01142072536. I got it from a person I spoke to at UKBA. Just be polite in the letter and outline your situation clearly, politely, but strongly. Stated in bold that you are not looking to withdraw your application, but would appreciate urgent treatment if it is possible. Both post and fax the letter so that they definitely get it. And do follow up in about 10 days after sending by calling the number and choosing return of documents option. |
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ken2mj
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Joined: 13 Jul 2012
Posts: 21
Location: Antrim, N. Ireland
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| Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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Just to update on our progress, biometrics letter received today.
We made our application on 26/06/12 and received our acknowledgement letter on 05/07/2012.
So our wait time for biometrics letter was:
6 weeks, 3 days from date of application.
5 weeks, 1 day from date acknowledgement letter received.
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Wife applied FLR(M): 26/06/12
Payment: 29/06/12
Acknowledgement letter: 05/07/12
Biometrics taken: 14/08/12 (Belfast)
Docs Returned: 04/02/13
BRP: 05/02/13 7months 1 week.
Moving from: Fiancee Visa (US Citizen) |
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mrsclc78
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| Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 2:33 pm Post subject: |
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Hi all,
Finally got my biometrics letter today, mailed the day after we called to request my husband's passport back - funny that!
I'm wondering about my surname though. Because we got married in May and had little time to get the application in before the 9 July law change date, I didn't have time to change my surname to my new married name on my passport.
So the passport they have of me has my maiden name, therefore they sent the biometrics letters in my maiden name.... but not Miss. They put "Mrs" with my maiden name.
I just called up and spoke to a chap who said that was fine, that they put the visa in whatever name is on your passport, and that when I travel I just have to book travel in my maiden name, until I change my passport - and then apply for a new bio card.
Has anyone else had this situation? He said it was nothing to worry about, that's just how they do it. Just wanted to check!
Payment taken: 22/06/12
App rec'd: 25/06/12
Ack. letter dated: 28/06/12
Biometrics letter dated: 7/8/12
Biometrics letter rec'd: 10/8/12
Date biometrics enrolled:
Date docs received:
Date BRP received:
Visa Type : FLR(M) for spouse
Visa From: PSW |
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ken2mj
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Location: Antrim, N. Ireland
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| Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like we are going to enrol biometrics on Tuesday in Belfast.
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Wife applied FLR(M): 26/06/12
Payment: 29/06/12
Acknowledgement letter: 05/07/12
Biometrics taken: 14/08/12 (Belfast)
Docs Returned: 04/02/13
BRP: 05/02/13 7months 1 week.
Moving from: Fiancee Visa (US Citizen) |
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badger111
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| Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:41 am Post subject: Just an update |
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Update - nothing changed really 
Application sent: 5.3.2012.
Payment taken: 8.3.2012.
Biometrics enrolled: 30.3.2012.
Documents received: waiting
BRP received: waiting
22 weeks since payment is taken... |
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kuzey50
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| Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:18 am Post subject: Re: Just an update |
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| badger111 wrote: | Update - nothing changed really
Application sent: 5.3.2012.
Payment taken: 8.3.2012.
Biometrics enrolled: 30.3.2012.
Documents received: waiting
BRP received: waiting
22 weeks since payment is taken... |
Requested my passport as the sponsor last wednesday, received it today. The letter that came with my passport says they retained a copy for the application. I am now going to send in a 2 page letter requesting 'preferential treatment'.
Application sent: 02.03.2012.
HO received docs: 05.03.2012.
Biometrics enrolled: 28.03.2012.
Documents received: waiting
BRP received: waiting
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fury_161
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Joined: 16 Jul 2012
Posts: 4
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| Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:44 am Post subject: |
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| allymcb wrote: | | fury_161 wrote: |
allmcb you are a bit in front of us in the process!! let us know how it goes!!!!! |
No worries fury_161 happy to update here and would be interesting to see when you get yours as our dates are pretty close. |
Times:
Application made: 08/05/2012
Acknowledgment letter: 21/05/2012
Biometrics letter: 22/05/2012
Biometrics done: 30/05/2012
Letter requesting proof of cohabitation: 17/07/2012
6 forms from three sources sent: 09/08/2012
Decision letter/docs returned: 11/08/2012
biometric card: waiting!
finally! keep the faith all those waiting! |
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kid13
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Location: UK
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| Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 11:49 am Post subject: |
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congrats fury_161!!! was it a straightforward app from a fiance visa?
it gives some hope! |
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