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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by siftkhanz » Wed May 10, 2017 1:00 am

Hi
Here is my timeline after interview so far
12th March Interview
4th April Refusal (income not genuine)
10th April AR filed
9th May - received email stating there is delay in my AR as they made some enquiries so waiting for the outcome of those enquiries will update me by 22nd May with the decision or if there is any further delay

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by COBRA39 » Wed May 10, 2017 8:32 am

kapsb80 wrote:
COBRA39 wrote:
sarahkhan175 wrote:Hi
No I have not received any questionnaires only face to face interview call. I was on Tier 1 general to ILR and I did 2010-2011, 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 amendments, paid all tax and this year tax is already under set DD Plan. My 75% employment and 25% was my sole trader business. let see how it will go. God bless us. I know everything about my business as it was 100% genuine and real. Nothing has been made up.
Have your accountants letter ready when you attend the interview coz they ll ask you the reason for amendmends and Good luck
Hi COBRA39,
Do you think UKBA accept accountant letters?
Hi I think they should as couple of my friends presented it in court during their JR and court accepted it.

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by COBRA39 » Wed May 10, 2017 8:34 am

omokehinde wrote:
COBRA39 wrote:Sarahkhan175 Did HO sent you the SA questionare as they are sending it to everybody who was self employed?
I recieved the questionnaire too, you reckon they are trying to verify if the answers matches what is in the application?
Hi
I think what they are doing is that when they dont find any reason to refuse your ILR they are sending these questions to trap you to get something outa you to refuse your ILR.

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by COBRA39 » Wed May 10, 2017 8:36 am

sanshah wrote:Guys have you heard anyone got ILR after Interview? Coz it seems like they already have made their minds, and sending these questionnaires and conducting interviews is just a formality. So far I haven't came across anyone who got ILR after interview.
HI,
I know one person who got ILR after these questionares so I think it all depends on how you answer them.

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by kapsb80 » Wed May 10, 2017 9:43 am

COBRA39 wrote:
sanshah wrote:Guys have you heard anyone got ILR after Interview? Coz it seems like they already have made their minds, and sending these questionnaires and conducting interviews is just a formality. So far I haven't came across anyone who got ILR after interview.
HI,
I know one person who got ILR after these questionares so I think it all depends on how you answer them.
hi Cobra39,
Is that person also had amendments? who got the ILR after sending questionnaire.

regards,

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by COBRA39 » Wed May 10, 2017 9:57 am

kapsb80 wrote:
COBRA39 wrote:
sanshah wrote:Guys have you heard anyone got ILR after Interview? Coz it seems like they already have made their minds, and sending these questionnaires and conducting interviews is just a formality. So far I haven't came across anyone who got ILR after interview.
HI,
I know one person who got ILR after these questionares so I think it all depends on how you answer them.
hi Cobra39,
Is that person also had amendments? who got the ILR after sending questionnaire.

regards,
Hi
Yes he had amendmends and also there was variation in his income in 5 years

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by mnarmta » Wed May 10, 2017 9:58 am

COBRA39 wrote:
HI,
I know one person who got ILR after these questionares so I think it all depends on how you answer them.[/quote]
HI cOBRA,
We have submitted our questionnaire too and have been waiting. Would really appreciate more details. How long did it take to receive ILR after submitting the questionnaire.
Thankyou.

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by Simz82 » Wed May 10, 2017 5:25 pm

saleemd wrote:Consider yourself lucky as me and many other people are still waiting for an acknowledgement email or biometrics letter, I submitted the application and payment was deducted over a month ago.
things just keep getting worse with UKBA.
Hi Saleemd,

No response yet?

Simz82

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by Vegeta » Wed May 10, 2017 5:30 pm

Is there nothing we can do about the delay? It's been a year almost since the application. I know people have been waiting for 15 months. So frustrating!! Even MPs letter didn't work.

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by saleemd » Thu May 11, 2017 8:52 am

Hi Simz82,

Nothing at all, dead as a doornail lol

Haven't even received an acknowledgment email. its been over 5 weeks now but they were quick in taking the funds which was deducted on the 7th April.

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by kapsb80 » Thu May 11, 2017 10:51 am

kapsb80 wrote:
kapsb80 wrote:
sarahkhan175 wrote:Hi

Wednesday 10th May in Birmingham HO
[/quote]
Hi Sarahkhan175,
How was your interview? what are the questions asked?
Please share your complete experience. Any positive response from interviewer.

regards,

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by dk_kk » Thu May 11, 2017 10:58 am

Hello Guys

After all these frantic days, finally my ILR application got success today received BRP by post.

My timelines for my application Tier 1 General ( self employed, company director, no amendments).

Date Posted: 15/07/2016
Payment taken: 18/07/2016
Biometrics submitted: 20/08/2016
HO questionnaire received: 31/03/2017
Answers sent to HO: 6/04/2017
Again I have sent some documents on : 22/04/2017
BRP Permit: 11/05/2017

I just thought to give the case worker more details, so i have decided myself and sent those documents by post, Basically I have sent all contract emails, company documents, all 5 years invoices(~200 pages), p60, mainly SA302 and Company Tax returns.

meanwhile my wife was also approved along with my application. her visa was about to expire on april14th 2017 , for which I made online application on mid march and then sent post later.

Its all been frustrating these days waiting for the decision, but this forum really helped me to keep patience a bit.

Anyway many thanks to everyone, I wish you all good luck, hopefully you all hear success.

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by DKV » Thu May 11, 2017 11:24 am

Congratulations.It gives us hope that things are being looked at.

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by Vegeta » Thu May 11, 2017 1:39 pm

Congrats DK_KK

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by Moon84 » Thu May 11, 2017 1:56 pm

dk_kk wrote:Hello Guys

After all these frantic days, finally my ILR application got success today received BRP by post.

My timelines for my application Tier 1 General ( self employed, company director, no amendments).

Date Posted: 15/07/2016
Payment taken: 18/07/2016
Biometrics submitted: 20/08/2016
HO questionnaire received: 31/03/2017
Answers sent to HO: 6/04/2017
Again I have sent some documents on : 22/04/2017
BRP Permit: 11/05/2017
Hi dk_kk,
First of all Congratulations. did you send SA 302 from 2010-11 or from 2011-12 up to five year.


I just thought to give the case worker more details, so i have decided myself and sent those documents by post, Basically I have sent all contract emails, company documents, all 5 years invoices(~200 pages), p60, mainly SA302 and Company Tax returns.

meanwhile my wife was also approved along with my application. her visa was about to expire on april14th 2017 , for which I made online application on mid march and then sent post later.

Its all been frustrating these days waiting for the decision, but this forum really helped me to keep patience a bit.

Anyway many thanks to everyone, I wish you all good luck, hopefully you all hear success.

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by Simz82 » Thu May 11, 2017 7:32 pm

saleemd wrote:Hi Simz82,

Nothing at all, dead as a doornail lol

Haven't even received an acknowledgment email. its been over 5 weeks now but they were quick in taking the funds which was deducted on the 7th April.
Hi Saleemd,

I got an acknowledgement email today. First step in the process

Regards

Simz82

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by marcnath » Fri May 12, 2017 6:37 am

My progress on Tier 1 E ILR application (myself + 1 dependant)

Date Posted: 28/02/2017
Payment taken: 02/03/2017
Biometric letter: 03/03/2017
Email acknowledgement: 06/03/2017
Biometric reminder email: 16/03/2017
Biometrics submitted: 20/03/2017
Email confirming under progress: 03/04/2017, 03/05/2017
Approval with Documents and passport received: 12/05/2017 (approval 10/05/2017)
BRP: Awaiting ..

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by sarahkhan175 » Fri May 12, 2017 7:33 am

[quote="kapsb80

Yes it was all about self employment and my job. They were ON and ON about 45 mins the same question in different ways. Like
have I submitted tax return every year since 2010?
Who submitted ?
Accountant information?
Did I checked the tax return before I submitted?
last question was about have I amended any tax return and why? I was very nervous throughout the process. It was very hard and tough time for me.

I gave answer in details. They gave me letter at the end and said They need time to enquiry further they cannot make decision quickly because my application is really complex. Also they have written in the letter that I cannot make enquiries, phone to them to chase my case like I did before send a letter using my MP. They strictly said just wait. It was annoyed me too much but what we can do. We are at the mercy of HO. Allah kareem will help us, nothing was positive actually. Only Allah Kareem can change their mind and Inshallah something will turn positive. I am hoping.

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by Archer1 » Fri May 12, 2017 7:44 am

marcnath wrote:My progress on Tier 1 E ILR application (myself + 1 dependant)

Date Posted: 28/02/2017
Payment taken: 02/03/2017
Biometric letter: 03/03/2017
Email acknowledgement: 06/03/2017
Biometric reminder email: 16/03/2017
Biometrics submitted: 20/03/2017
Email confirming under progress: 03/04/2017, 03/05/2017
Approval with Documents and passport received: 12/05/2017 (approval 10/05/2017)
BRP: Awaiting ..

Congrats

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by kapsb80 » Fri May 12, 2017 8:20 am

sarahkhan175 wrote:[quote="kapsb80

Yes it was all about self employment and my job. They were ON and ON about 45 mins the same question in different ways. Like
have I submitted tax return every year since 2010?
Who submitted ?
Accountant information?
Did I checked the tax return before I submitted?
last question was about have I amended any tax return and why? I was very nervous throughout the process. It was very hard and tough time for me.

I gave answer in details. They gave me letter at the end and said They need time to enquiry further they cannot make decision quickly because my application is really complex. Also they have written in the letter that I cannot make enquiries, phone to them to chase my case like I did before send a letter using my MP. They strictly said just wait. It was annoyed me too much but what we can do. We are at the mercy of HO. Allah kareem will help us, nothing was positive actually. Only Allah Kareem can change their mind and Inshallah something will turn positive. I am hoping.
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for your update.
Hope they take things positively and make the decision.
good luck!

regards,

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by gag12 » Sun May 14, 2017 1:24 pm

I have applied for ILR in Sept 16 on the basis of Tier1 General 5 year route, salary earned from employment + self employment. My husband got his British citizenship in Oct16, we thought to wait for my ILR but now after 7 months of waiting we received a questionnaire from Homeoffice regarding self employment and requesting more documents etc .

As per discussions on the board, some of the applicants have been waiting from 12-18 months or even more.

I need to find out if it is possible to switch my application to spouse visa as it takes only 2-3 months or less to get the visa. I can not wait for another 6-9month for Tier 1 application to be processed as it is affecting my job.

Please suggest, your HELP WILL BE MUCH APPRECIATED !

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by sarahkhan175 » Mon May 15, 2017 7:36 am

[quote="gag12"]
HO staff knew you have applied for Tier 1 so they will hold your application and check Tier 1 elements before grant you even another category visa. They are very clever. They will take your time anyway.
Also your 5 years will start from 0 day. Just keep in mind everything before change switching.

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by sanshah » Mon May 15, 2017 11:40 am

Hi gag 12!
In my opinion you should wait for the outcome of your case, its a lengthy process and we can not do anything about it. I have been waiting for my decision for nearly 16 months. You never know what the outcome will be. If its just the matter of job then dont switch your visa coz your employer can do ECS check on you and can get 6 months right of work. As long as your decision is pending there would not be any problem with right of work.

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by ShaDP » Mon May 15, 2017 1:11 pm

Hi,

I received a response for my complaint to the UKBA stating that, ''they are a number of checks that must be completed before a decision can be reached, including some with authorities outside UKVI & these can take some time to complete''.

This is really ridiculous, the way they slide away from everything. My interview was held on the 10th of November & my application was posted on the 04th of February 2016, 15 months now & they are saying that they are still doing checks :evil: MP letter really didn't help I guess, as no response was received for that.

This wait is too much. I guess no one has received a response after interview?

Thanks

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Re: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

Post by kapsb80 » Tue May 16, 2017 10:52 am

ShaDP wrote:Hi,

I received a response for my complaint to the UKBA stating that, ''they are a number of checks that must be completed before a decision can be reached, including some with authorities outside UKVI & these can take some time to complete''.

This is really ridiculous, the way they slide away from everything. My interview was held on the 10th of November & my application was posted on the 04th of February 2016, 15 months now & they are saying that they are still doing checks :evil: MP letter really didn't help I guess, as no response was received for that.

This wait is too much. I guess no one has received a response after interview?

Thanks
Hi ShaDP,

Do you have any TAX amendments? If yes, then how many?

regards,

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