decision could come after my biometric date expires

annabellretx · Post by **annabellretx** » Thu Sep 14, 2023 4:26 pm

Hello
I've applied for ILR (M): submitted my papers and scanned my fingerprints/photo taken at the site. My biometric expires next month but I've received an email saying that a decision "could take up until February 2024".
Can I still work and live a normal life, even a decision does take that long after my biometrics expire?

links · Post by **meself2** » Thu Sep 14, 2023 4:27 pm

annabellretx wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 14, 2023 4:26 pm
My biometric expires next month

What do you mean by "my biometric"? Your BRP (plastic card showing your status in UK)?

annabellretx wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 14, 2023 4:26 pm
Can I still work and live a normal life, even a decision does take that long after my biometrics expire?

If you applied before expiration of your current visa, your conditions are the same as per your previous visa until you receive a decision. So yes (assuming your leave allows work, obviously).

Post by **zimba** » Thu Sep 14, 2023 5:34 pm

When you apply for a new application before visa expiry, the provisions under section 3C of the immigration act get engaged when your visa expires. This means your current visa and all of its privileges are automatically extended until a decision is made on your pending application. As you are assumed to have a visa, you can continue to live and work lawfully until a decision is made on your application

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