10 years long residence applications

Damanisshallo wrote:Please find below the links for various timelines and the procedure to deal with the spread sheet.

How do I put application timeline on skydrive?

Skydrive for SET(O) 10 Yr Long Residence

Skydrive for FLR(M)

Skydrive for Naturalization

Skydrive for British Passport

1. You need a Skydrive ID (Hotmail/MSN/Existing Email) Click here
2. Click Edit Workbook Menu
3. Select Edit in Excel Web App
4. Just add your details to the bottom of the table
5. Once done Click View and select Reading View.

NB: Do not insert any rows in between as this could affect the graphs to the right. Once you've added your details to the bottom of the table, the table can be sorted by "Application Sent Date" (Column B) Ascending and then by "Passport Returned"(Column G) Ascending.

happysnappy wrote:Hi all,

i'm new here. would like to ask advice for my case.

I was originally granted student dependent in 2007, then moved to psw dependent in 2011.

my husband sent out his ILR(10 years rules, he was PSW previously) application last September, and was not granted until 14th of April this Year.

Due to the new rules taking effect on 6th of April, I decided to send my application of Partner of a settled person on 5th of April, using FLR(M) and cheque of £651 (old scheme before 06/04/13)

I received my passport and approval letter last week, but not the ID card due to the bank holiday. On the letter, it says I'm granted for 30month leave to remain which looks like they applied the new probationary rules (3+2 years) on me. However, I thought my case should apply to the old transitional rules (2 years).

Is there any suggestions or ideas from you guys? Do you think I can write to the case worker to ask him to reconsider? I'd really appreciate your help.

Diggiboyz wrote:Hello All,

As i mentioned last week that i have written to a few people Rob Whitemen, Teresa May and my MP Bob and got responses from all of them apart from Teresa May. Finally she wrote today as well in a form of an email with a PDF attachment and here is goes.

Dear Mr xxxxxx
I refer to your email of 19 April to the Right Honourable Theresa May, regarding your application for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). Your enquiry has been passed to me to respond.
We received your application for ILR on 6 September 2012. Our published service standards are that we aim to decide 95% of postal applications within six months and 90% of applications made in person at a Public Enquiry Office within 24 hours. Each case is considered on its own merit and we make a decision about whether or not an applicant qualifies for settlement in the UK on the basis of the information about their circumstances that they have already provided and any new information which they may submit with the application form.
Enquiries into applications for ILR are extensive and varied and can sometimes take longer than anticipated to complete. Some of the enquiries are completed by external agencies on our behalf. I am sorry that it took longer than our average waiting time to process your application, some applications may take longer, depending on the nature of the enquiries to be carried out.
Enquiries into your case are now complete and you were granted ILR on 9 May.
If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received, you may wish to submit a complaint in writing to: UKBA Complaints Allocation Hub Lunar House Wellesley Road Croydon CR9 2BY
E-mail: UKBACustomerComplaints@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
Should you require further advice or information about your immigration matter, you may wish to contact our Immigration Enquiry Bureau on 0870 606 7766.
Yours sincerely
Mr B Watt


So finally my ILR has been approved 9th May. I applied on 6th Sep. Bio done on 11th Nov. Email send to expedite on 18th April.

Now waiting for documents.

Has any one received an email before for confirmation of approval, found it very strange?

I will provide more details once i receive my documents.

Now time to apply for Naturalisation as soon as i get my Docs.

Thank you all the members that provide valuable information on this forum. Keep it up. As this is hope for most of us.

shahab99 wrote:Can any one help me with my queries please.
I got ILR on 10 years long residency and have applied for my wife and my daughter who was born here on FLR M by post.when i was posting this form the same day i received my ILR approval letter which I have attached with the form.

My first question is do i need to send my original passport and bio metric card to support this application? or can i send the photocopies.

There is no definite verse mentioned anywhere. There have been instances where members have received their partners approvals even before sending the main applicants BRP/Passport. In your case, you've already sent them your approval letter, which I presume should serve the purpose. You can always ring them and seek for further assistance.

Second question is my wife has been living with me since June ,2009 in the UK. After her extension approval on FLRM will she be eligible for ILR as she has spend 3 years on Tier 4 dependent?

For sure she'll be considered under the old rules in terms of Financial Requirement. However, it depends on what date she's applied for her FLR(M), If she's pre 6th April 2013 [For SET(M)] then she should be fine. However, if this is not the case, then she'll have to spend 2 yrs before she can apply for her ILR as she's been a dependant on a route which does not leads to Settlement. - HTH
Thanks

Shahab

Damanisshallo wrote:

shahab99 wrote:Can any one help me with my queries please.
I got ILR on 10 years long residency and have applied for my wife and my daughter who was born here on FLR M by post.when i was posting this form the same day i received my ILR approval letter which I have attached with the form.

My first question is do i need to send my original passport and bio metric card to support this application? or can i send the photocopies.

There is no definite verse mentioned anywhere. There have been instances where members have received their partners approvals even before sending the main applicants BRP/Passport. In your case, you've already sent them your approval letter, which I presume should serve the purpose. You can always ring them and seek for further assistance.

Second question is my wife has been living with me since June ,2009 in the UK. After her extension approval on FLRM will she be eligible for ILR as she has spend 3 years on Tier 4 dependent?

For sure she'll be considered under the old rules in terms of Financial Requirement. However, it depends on what date she's applied for her FLR(M), If she's pre 6th April 2013 then she should be able to apply for SET(M) straight away. However, if this is not the case, then she'd have to spend 2 yrs before she can apply for her ILR as she's been a dependant on a route which does not leads to Settlement. - HTH
Thanks

Shahab

dipmm2000d wrote:could you pls tell me in which way student dependant who applied before 6 April can qualify for ilr straightway?

nats wrote:Hi All,
I was been away for some time. Now came to share good news with all of u specially Damanishallo and Sanju. My ILR Set(M) has been approved within a month. It was unexpectidly quick process as compared to my previous application with 7 months wait. Many thanks to Damanishallo for instant advice that day to add some clauses and words in cover letter. I think that letter and mentioned rules played an important role in this quick process of approval. and thanks Sanju for keeping our morale high. Though for us it was a long, tiring, tense and double money consumption period. But eventually it turned out well and we almost forgot our past bad experiences. Thank you all again for advice and encouragement. This blog helped me alot, more than a lawyer. This blog was a blessing for us in this hard time. Wish all of those who are waiting best of luck and keep faith. My timeline is for Set(M) but just for an idea that things are moving quicker now as compared to last year.

Applied by Post = 5th April 2013
Approval Letter = 11 May 2013
BPR Recieved = Scheduled for 13 May 2013. Missed a DX delivery on 10May 2013.

RANA-ALI wrote:1) should i apply using set flr(o)private life(2 days b4 my current visa expires) , just to cover shortfall

Yes, because FLR(LR) doesn't applies to you.

2)or can i apply Set(LR) with 6 week shortfall , i asked someone who knows a bit about rules and he said i cant make Set(lr) before completing the qualifying time. Is it true?

No, I wouldn't

3)For instance If i send flr(o) do i still have to wait until i complete my 6 week time or can i vary grounds of my application 28 days before my qualifying time?

I'd have thought so. However, I am wondering why would you do so.


Also can i send my wife application with flr(o) if yes then which form i should use for her , she is here since 2009 as my dependant(tier4 first and then pbs dep) her visa expiring the same time as mine

I am confused with this question as I can clearly see the provision for dependants on FLR(O). Why would you want to send a separate application?

Private Life wrote:Applicants can apply directly for this route on a charged FLR(O) application form. Alternatively, if they make an application on the basis of long residence and they do not qualify under paragraph 276B(i)(a) (the 10 year long residence requirements), you must consider the application under paragraph 276ADE (private life).

276B(i)(a) he has had at least 10 years continuous lawful residence in the United Kingdom.

276ADE. The requirements to be met by an applicant for leave to remain on the grounds of private life in the UK are that at the date of application, the applicant:

(i) does not fall for refusal under any of the grounds in Section S-LTR 1.2 to S-LTR 2.3. and S-LTR.3.1. in Appendix FM; and

(ii) has made a valid application for leave to remain on the grounds of private life in the UK; and

(iii) has lived continuously in the UK for at least 20 years (discounting any period of imprisonment); or

(iv) is under the age of 18 years and has lived continuously in the UK for at least 7 years (discounting any period of imprisonment) and it would not be reasonable to expect the applicant to leave the UK; or

(v) is aged 18 years or above and under 25 years and has spent at least half of his life living continuously in the UK (discounting any period of imprisonment); or

(vi) is aged 18 years or above, has lived continuously in the UK for less than 20 years (discounting any period of imprisonment) but has no ties (including social, cultural or family) with the country to which he would have to go if required to leave the UK.

shahab99 wrote: But once she gets her extension on FLR M , the date she applied wont be written on her biometric card so how she will be be differentiated by pre 6th April application

You might need to save her acknowledgement letter to prove this or request a SAR from UKBA which should have her historic data.

can you please tell me which form is used for settlement after FLRM?

SET(M)

For instance If i send flr(o) do i still have to wait until i complete my 6 week time or can i vary grounds of my application 28 days before my qualifying time?

Also can i send my wife application with flr(o) if yes then which form i should use for her , she is here since 2009 as my dependant(tier4 first and then pbs dep) her visa expiring the same time as mine

276ADE. The requirements to be met by an applicant for leave to remain on the grounds of private life in the UK are that at the date of application, the applicant:

(vi) is aged 18 years or above, has lived continuously in the UK for less than 20 years (discounting any period of imprisonment) but has no ties (including social, cultural or family) with the country to which he would have to go if required to leave the UK.

katya_s wrote:Hi everyone,

Just to update my timeline - I have now received my BRP and passport; the details of the timeline are as follows:

Application sent: 08/10/2012
Acknowledgement letter: 20/10/2012
Biometric enrolled: 26/11/2012
BRP issues: 07/05/2013
BPR received: 09/05/2013
Passport and other docs received: 09/05/2013

I've added the details on skydrive file. My application was fairly straightforward and I did not use a solicitor.

Best of luck to everyone still waiting!

zen135 wrote:Hello Experts,

I'm currently in the UK as a PBS Dependant under my partner's Tier 1 General Category valid until 2016.

I would be eligible for ILR on my own under the 10 yr long residence rules later this year. My partner would like to switch to ILR Dependant under me by applying for the visa outside the UK once I receive my ILR. She is currently employed full-time in the UK and earns a salary above £18,600.

Now, can she show her own salary of £18,600 earned in the UK (while under Tier 1 General category) to fulfill the financial requirements of the ILR Dependant visa application to be made outside the UK?

Or, would my salary alone would be considered for her initial ILR Dependant visa application?

Any help would be highly appreciated.

Regards.

nats wrote:Hi All,
I was been away for some time. Now came to share good news with all of u specially Damanishallo and Sanju. My ILR Set(M) has been approved within a month. It was unexpectidly quick process as compared to my previous application with 7 months wait. Many thanks to Damanishallo for instant advice that day to add some clauses and words in cover letter. I think that letter and mentioned rules played an important role in this quick process of approval. and thanks Sanju for keeping our morale high. Though for us it was a long, tiring, tense and double money consumption period. But eventually it turned out well and we almost forgot our past bad experiences. Thank you all again for advice and encouragement. This blog helped me alot, more than a lawyer. This blog was a blessing for us in this hard time. Wish all of those who are waiting best of luck and keep faith. My timeline is for Set(M) but just for an idea that things are moving quicker now as compared to last year.

Applied by Post = 5th April 2013
Approval Letter = 11 May 2013
BPR Recieved = Scheduled for 13 May 2013. Missed a DX delivery on 10May 2013.

nanmoom wrote:

abbey84 wrote:
hard labour!