OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread

[gazijazhar]

Hello Members,

I need some help with my wife's FLR(M) application please. I submitted her application on the 17th of Feb 2014 and received an acknowledgement letter in about a week. However we haven't received any letter for biometric enrollment yet.I am quite concerned about it now.

Could someone please shed some lights on my next course of action? I tried to call UKVI today on the old 0870... no and was routed to 03001232241 no but couldn't get through as it says everyone is busy.

Many thanks for your support.

Regards

You never know with Home Office. They said after 01.01.14 they will deal with applications within 8 weeks from the date when the application was sent, and if they can't make decision in this period they will inform applicant. So you might not need to worry before this period lapse.
My timeline:

10/02/14 application sent
11/02/14 application received by HO
13/02/14 acknowledgment letter received
14/02/14 biometric letter received
21/02/14 biometric provided
Now waiting..................

[shabba_kaka]

Dear Aztec 1032
My family member applied for his wife in Jan 2014 and the home office didn't accept the English test of Toiec and send a letter with atteted passport copy to book English test from another listed body. In March he submitted English test result from another body and start waiting for Biomatrics letter, After a week he call at 01142073463 and they given a public inquiry number when he tried that number he got same response as you had. Anyway he call back again on above mention number than they sort out his wife's biomatrics letter and dispatched with recorded delivery. I got this number to help you out now You can try if you want.

[aztec1032]

Hello Shabba-Kaka,

Thank you for your support and insightful information. I called the number mentioned just a while ago and was advised that they deal with English Language Requirement issues only. I was suggested to contact the regular UKVI 0870.. number. So I presume these guys were able to help your friend's case as there was issue with English Language Requirement.

Nevertheless, thank you for the suggestion and support.

Regards
Aztec

[qmul1987]

Hello everyone.

I am about to apply for FLRm form. Both my wife and I are working and salaries are over 50K. everything seems within hand.

My only concern is that i am considered as an overstayer now as I got refused before due to salaries being lower than 18k. now situation is completely different.... however i dont have rights to work.

What are the chances of them finding if i decide to continue with work while applying and awaiting their decision? do they check?

Please help if you know something as the stress is growing daily.

Thank you

[gazijazhar]

Hi Guys,

Has anyone applied for flr m in 2014 and still waiting decision? What is the normal waiting time for flr m nowadays? I have applied on 10/02/14, biometrics done 21/02/14 and since than I haven't heard anything. I saw some people got the visa within 4 weeks

Thanks..

[qmul1987]

I officially took leave from work until the matter is resolved. Would like to know what normally happens if anyone got an opinion??

[itsarif]

I need urgent help Please.

I got ILR on the basis of 10 years last december, my previous visa was student.
I already applied for my child naturalization.
Im going to apply for my wife visa on flr(m). Im on pre july 2012 rules. her visa is going to expire 11th april.
My job contract is going to change in 2 weeks time & my salary will be 18500.

My question is for Maintenance.

My current monthly salary is 700 pounds after tax.
My bank statement ending balance is 4000 pounds.

is she going to get visa?
is there any advise?

Arif

[qmul1987]

I need urgent help Please.

I think based on the fact that you got the visa pre july 2012 therefore your situation should not change when you re apply. You will need to call them or seek a solicitor on this matter. If new rules apply to you then you would be rejected as it is below 18600! if you have a joint income of over 18600 then you would be ok.

I got ILR on the basis of 10 years last december, my previous visa was student.
I already applied for my child naturalization.
Im going to apply for my wife visa on flr(m). Im on pre july 2012 rules. her visa is going to expire 11th april.
My job contract is going to change in 2 weeks time & my salary will be 18500. make sure you application state the fact that you got a kid!!

goodluck

My question is for Maintenance.

My current monthly salary is 700 pounds after tax.
My bank statement ending balance is 4000 pounds.

is she going to get visa?
is there any advise?

Arif

[aztec1032]

Hello Shabba-Kaka,

Thank you for your support and insightful information. I called the number mentioned just a while ago and was advised that they deal with English Language Requirement issues only. I was suggested to contact the regular UKVI 0870.. number. So I presume these guys were able to help your friend's case as there was issue with English Language Requirement.

Nevertheless, thank you for the suggestion and support.

Regards
Aztec

Further to my previous post .. I just called UKVI today to find out about my wife's application progress. I have been told they still haven't issued the biometric letter yet and not sure when they would do so. I have been given a fax no to contact 'casewroking' team which I would do tomorrow. It has been more than 6 weeks and not even an invitation to enroll biometric!!! Please let me know if any of you have any suggestion to expedite.

Regards

[esmsi]

Appication Form
Sent 02 April 2014
passport brp
two photo applicant, one sponsor
ilr letter and photocopy brp
Marriage certifocate
english test repoet waiting certificate
Sponsor Job payslip & p60 14 page
Bank statement one year
proof of address.30 document for each. Total 60.
Payment Merhod --personal Cheque
Three page notes which has document list and notes.

[qmul1987]

I need urgent help Please.

Further to my post earlier... if you dont show you earn 18600 or over then most likely your application would be placed in hold until they find out in may exactly whats happening with the financial requirements!! they are thinking to change it but await confirmation in may... it would be minimum wage rather than 18600... so u can apply in any case and wait... your partner's status would be the same as it is now until decision is decided.


I think based on the fact that you got the visa pre july 2012 therefore your situation should not change when you re apply. You will need to call them or seek a solicitor on this matter. If new rules apply to you then you would be rejected as it is below 18600! if you have a joint income of over 18600 then you would be ok.

I got ILR on the basis of 10 years last december, my previous visa was student.
I already applied for my child naturalization.
Im going to apply for my wife visa on flr(m). Im on pre july 2012 rules. her visa is going to expire 11th april.
My job contract is going to change in 2 weeks time & my salary will be 18500. make sure you application state the fact that you got a kid!!

goodluck

My question is for Maintenance.

My current monthly salary is 700 pounds after tax.
My bank statement ending balance is 4000 pounds.

is she going to get visa?
is there any advise?

Arif

[esmsi]

flr(M) Appication Form
Sent 02 April 2014
Received -03 April 2014
Payment Method Cheque

passport brp
two photo applicant, one sponsor
ilr letter and photocopy brp
Marriage certifocate
english test repoet waiting certificate
Sponsor Job payslip & p60 14 page
Bank statement one year
proof of address.30 document for each. Total 60.
Three page notes which has document list and notes.

Spouse has ILR in 10 years rule.UK born child application for naturizilation in home office.

[itsarif]

I need urgent help Please.

Further to my post earlier... if you dont show you earn 18600 or over then most likely your application would be placed in hold until they find out in may exactly whats happening with the financial requirements!! they are thinking to change it but await confirmation in may... it would be minimum wage rather than 18600... so u can apply in any case and wait... your partner's status would be the same as it is now until decision is decided.


I think based on the fact that you got the visa pre july 2012 therefore your situation should not change when you re apply. You will need to call them or seek a solicitor on this matter. If new rules apply to you then you would be rejected as it is below 18600! if you have a joint income of over 18600 then you would be ok.

I got ILR on the basis of 10 years last december, my previous visa was student.
I already applied for my child naturalization.
Im going to apply for my wife visa on flr(m). Im on pre july 2012 rules. her visa is going to expire 11th april.
My job contract is going to change in 2 weeks time & my salary will be 18500. make sure you application state the fact that you got a kid!!

goodluck

My question is for Maintenance.

My current monthly salary is 700 pounds after tax.
My bank statement ending balance is 4000 pounds.

is she going to get visa?
is there any advise?

Arif

Thank you for you reply,

Today i sent my wife's application of flr(m). lets see what happens.
As soon i get my new job contract which is about 18600, i will send to HO.
Can you please tell me that what rules are going to change for dependents (Flr(m) and ILR after 6th april.
Regards,
Arif

[theprideofpak]

Appication Form
Sent 02 April 2014
passport brp
two photo applicant, one sponsor
ilr letter and photocopy brp
Marriage certifocate
english test repoet waiting certificate
Sponsor Job payslip & p60 14 page
Bank statement one year
proof of address.30 document for each. Total 60.
Payment Merhod --personal Cheque
Three page notes which has document list and notes.

What do you mean by proof of address?? Do you mean co-habitation? Is it required for FLR(M)? I thought it was only needed for SET(M) application.....!!!

[theprideofpak]

Also, did you submit recognised English translation of Marriage Certificate if it was not in English?

[esmsi]

I send co-habitation documents. Also Marriage certificate was both local & English.

Appication Form
Sent 02 April 2014
passport brp
two photo applicant, one sponsor
ilr letter and photocopy brp
Marriage certifocate
english test repoet waiting certificate
Sponsor Job payslip & p60 14 page
Bank statement one year
proof of address.30 document for each. Total 60.
Payment Merhod --personal Cheque
Three page notes which has document list and notes.

What do you mean by proof of address?? Do you mean co-habitation? Is it required for FLR(M)? I thought it was only needed for SET(M) application.....!!!

[esmsi]

flr(M) Appication Form
Sent 02 April 2014
Received -03 April 2014
Payment Method Cheque 09/04/2014

passport brp
two photo applicant, one sponsor
ilr letter and photocopy brp
Marriage certifocate
english test repoet waiting certificate
Sponsor Job payslip & p60 14 page
Bank statement one year
proof of address.30 document for each. Total 60.
Three page notes which has document list and notes.

Spouse has ILR in 10 years rule.UK born child application for naturizilation in home office.[/quote]

[esmsi]

Biometric letter dated 14 receved 16th April

flr(M) Appication Form
Sent 02 April 2014
Received -03 April 2014
Payment Method Cheque 09/04/2014

passport brp
two photo applicant, one sponsor
ilr letter and photocopy brp
Marriage certifocate
english test repoet waiting certificate
Sponsor Job payslip & p60 14 page
Bank statement one year
proof of address.30 document for each. Total 60.
Three page notes which has document list and notes.

Spouse has ILR in 10 years rule.UK born child application for naturizilation in home office.

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[aakkoo]

Any Updates ???

[theprideofpak]

I am surprised to see that nobody have updated the timeline for a long time. Is everybody asleep??

[apolo654]

Application sent on 17/04/2014
Received by Homeoffice 22/04/2014
I will update you accordingly.

Thanks

[aztec1032]

Wife's Application sent: 17 Feb 2014
Biometric Details Enrolled: 09 Apr 2014
Approval letter along with BRP Received: 22 Apr 2014

P.S. My wife's biometric letter was delayed and it did not come through until 6 weeks. So I wrote to UKVI for an update and immediately they issued biometric letter and asked for my original passport. I sent my passport along with a letter querying why my passport was required outlining the immigration rules re. photocopies required for this type of application and the case worker returned my passport along with an explanation the very next day explaining the photocopy we provided was not clear. All in all it was a good experience.

Many thanks all members for your support.

[Seeker26]

My Set M timeline

Applied through Settlement checking Service
Application submitted March 13th, 2014
Biometrics letter received March 27th, 2014
Biometrics submitted March 27th, 2014 through Post office

Not heard anything since.

I am working part time and was looking for full time work.
I passed psychometric test for one big firm and was invited for assessment day. I told them my visa status and my application is on hold since.
And tomorrow I have got an assessment day for another big company and I told them my visa status too but they say its okay you just come and we can discuss it in detail.

What should I tell them, how long its gonna be? I really want to secure that job but not sure how to tell them that my application was fairly straightforward and things are going to be okay.
Confused!!

Any advice really appreciated

[qmul1987]

It really depends. sometimes 1 week after biometrics and sometimes 8 weeks or more. If you see what others have put you can see whats going on. I would say 2 months max after the biometrics submitted.

Tell them the truth. say that you can work legally in the UK which you are cause your circumstances dont change and they stay as they are from your last visa status. I did the same thing... my application was sent and i was able to land a job in a big firm.... say within the next 4 weeks... once you get the job and four weeks go by then just prolong it week after week... I wouldnt worry tbh



Applied through Settlement checking Service
Application submitted March 13th, 2014
Biometrics letter received March 27th, 2014
Biometrics submitted March 27th, 2014 through Post office

Not heard anything since.

I am working part time and was looking for full time work.
I passed psychometric test for one big firm and was invited for assessment day. I told them my visa status and my application is on hold since.
And tomorrow I have got an assessment day for another big company and I told them my visa status too but they say its okay you just come and we can discuss it in detail.

What should I tell them, how long its gonna be? I really want to secure that job but not sure how to tell them that my application was fairly straightforward and things are going to be okay.
Confused!!

Any advice really appreciated[/quote]

[apolo654]

Application sent on 29/04/2014
Received by Homeoffice 30/04/2014
I will update you accordingly.