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Papertrail
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 Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2012 5:18 pm Post subject: FLR(M) Processing times |
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Hi everyone,
Could anyone who has recently applied under the above visa category please share their experience on the waiting time? I know each case is different, but i would like a ball park time line.
I applied 4th of January this year by post , got a letter dated 6th of January on the 13th of January 2011. I am still waiting for further communication.
Anyone who has applied recently (still waiting or has been successful)...please respond.
Thanks!! |
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skeshapr
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Did you get your Biometrics done? |
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t2f
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2012 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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| i am trying to get this visa myself! i have asked the ukba about the processing times, they told me that if you are already in the UK when you apply it can take anywhere from 1 working day (mainly for people who apply in person) up to one month. if youre out of the country they said it could take anywhere up to 3-4 months, but it just depends on the volume of people applying and your case. |
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Papertrail
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Not yet. I just got the acknowledgement letter stating they got my application and that i should wait for further instructions from them. From what I have read what am waiting for is the letter or document to instruct me to go for the biometrics... |
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Papertrail
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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| t2f wrote: | | i am trying to get this visa myself! i have asked the ukba about the processing times, they told me that if you are already in the UK when you apply it can take anywhere from 1 working day (mainly for people who apply in person) up to one month. if youre out of the country they said it could take anywhere up to 3-4 months, but it just depends on the volume of people applying and your case. |
I thought applying by post wouldn't take this long especially since the application is from inside the UK. But if i knew what i know now i would have applied in person and get it over and done with. Am almost marking two months of waiting....
Maybe there is alot of backlog seeing as this is the beginning of the year and am sure there were lots of weddings and applications in December. |
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Papertrail
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| Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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Huh......am still waiting for the BRP letter. This is getting very frustrating...I am thinking of calling them and just asking whats up  |
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stephanielqy
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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If it's any consolation, I sent my application (via post) on the 16th of February and received the acknowledgement letter on the 20th of February. Still no biometrics letter to date!  |
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Papertrail
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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| stephanielqy wrote: | | If it's any consolation, I sent my application (via post) on the 16th of February and received the acknowledgement letter on the 20th of February. Still no biometrics letter to date! |
I have read that some people never even got the acknowledgement letter but they got the biometrics appointment letter!!?!
Anyhow lets keep the faith that we all get our applications sorted ASAP.
Goodluck to you! |
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Papertrail
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:08 pm Post subject: |
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| I am so applying in person next time!! |
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stephanielqy
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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I heard from a few other people who applied that they only got their biometrics booking letter 2 - 3 months after submitting their application! It's a pity especially since they only took 1 working day to process and approve my fiancee visa in my home country. Definitely going for the in-person service next time!
Fingers crossed we'll hear from them soon! Not liking the anxiety  |
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anniecc
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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| I just received my biometric letter today - applied on 31 January. |
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Papertrail
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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| anniecc wrote: | | I just received my biometric letter today - applied on 31 January. |
I am so green with envy!! Congrats! |
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Papertrail
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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| stephanielqy wrote: | I heard from a few other people who applied that they only got their biometrics booking letter 2 - 3 months after submitting their application! It's a pity especially since they only took 1 working day to process and approve my fiancee visa in my home country. Definitely going for the in-person service next time!
Fingers crossed we'll hear from them soon! Not liking the anxiety |
The British Embassy in my country was so swift i couldnt believe it! I got my fiance visa before the date they had asked me to go get my passport! I thought that since i already had Entry Clearance, this would be a breeze. Boy was i wrong!!! |
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Papertrail
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| Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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| I have been waiting for that Biometrics Appointment Letter for 2months and 9 days now.....yeeees people! I be keeping the days countdown like that!!!! |
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stephanielqy
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| Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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| anniecc wrote: | | I just received my biometric letter today - applied on 31 January. |
Congratulations, that's wonderful news! |
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tcbrasil
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| Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 7:51 pm Post subject: Timeline |
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Usually, the biometric letter should be sent out within 1-2 weeks after they have sent the acknowledgement letter. But this not always happens, isn't it?
In my case, I didn't receive my acknowledgement letter because it seems that got lost by the royal mail. However, I received the biometric letter with over 4 weeks after I had sent my documents.
I'm really hoping all of us get our applications sorted as soon as possible so we can get on with our lives.
Here is my timeline so far:
Date Applied/Docs sent: 18/01/2012
Date Docs arrived to HO: 19/01/2012
Date Received Ack. Letter: Probably got lost somewhere
Date Biometrics booking letter arrived: 20/02/2012
Date Biometrics taken - Sheffield PEO: 28/02/2012
Date Aproval Letter issued: Waiting...
Date Passport/Docs arrived: Waiting...
Date Biometric Card Arrived: Waiting...
Visa Type : FLR(M) for spouse
Visa From: Tier 4 Student
Good Luck Everyone! |
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Echo721
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| Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: FLR(M) Processing times |
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| Papertrail wrote: | Hi everyone,
Could anyone who has recently applied under the above visa category please share their experience on the waiting time? I know each case is different, but i would like a ball park time line.
I applied 4th of January this year by post , got a letter dated 6th of January on the 13th of January 2011. I am still waiting for further communication.
Anyone who has applied recently (still waiting or has been successful)...please respond.
Thanks!! |
Here is my application:
Date Docs sent: 23/2/2012
Date payment was taken: 29/2/12
Date Ack. Letter received: 2/3/12 (dated 27/2/12)
Date bio-metrics booking letter: Waiting...........
Visa applied for: FLR(M) Unmarried parter
Switching from: Tier 1 (General) |
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Echo721
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| Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2012 9:44 pm Post subject: Re: FLR(M) Processing times |
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Date Docs sent: 23/2/2012
Date payment was taken: 29/2/12
Date Ack. Letter received: 2/3/12 (dated 27/2/12)
Date bio-metrics booking letter received: 22/3/2012 (dated 19/2/12, 2nd class post)
Visa applied for: FLR(M) Unmarried parter
Switching from: Tier 1 (General) which expires on 20/4/2012
I'll go to get my biometrics done tomorrow.  |
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Papertrail
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| Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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| I am entering the fourth month of waiting tomorrow for the BAL. I am so distressed about it. Whats the best cause of action? |
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stephanielqy
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| Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Papertrail wrote: | | I am entering the fourth month of waiting tomorrow for the BAL. I am so distressed about it. Whats the best cause of action? |
Hi Papertrail, I'm so sorry that you still haven't gotten your biometrics appointment letter. If I remember from your previous posts, the UKBA has already taken payment from you, so that means that your application hasn't been rejected outright.. Small consolation!
Personally, I think your best bet is to sit tight for another 2 months (until you're past the 6 month mark) and then write to your MP. It's highly unlikely the UKBA will do anything to speed up your application before the 6 months is up. That's my game plan anyway!
The mods might have a better suggestion, if they're reading this? |
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