ILR SET(DV) APPLICATION - Processing Times

RalphMarx wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:05 pm

Good afternoon,

Just to help people out....I have finally received notice that my ILR(DV) visa has been granted. I used an Immigration solicitor in my submittal, had fairly good evidence, own a business employing 14 people full time, North American, parent to a British minor, etc. and still it took approximately 3 months and 3 weeks to get approval.

After the first two weeks of waiting, there was a request to deal with the biometrics. After that there was no communication at all until last week when there was some more information regarding the abuse organizations that I had been in contact with.

Very grateful that I used an immigration solicitor to help with all of this. Have had to deal with the Home Office many times over the last 7 years and without a good solicitor, you are a sitting duck.

Now, I have to think carefully about my next steps. Worrying about getting kicked out of the country has now been somewhat taken off the table.

Aksa786 wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:34 pm

Congratulations! Really happy that u have received a response
I have submitted a really good evidence as well, police reports with pictures of me after the attack. Police report from a previous incident that happened a couple of years ago. Support letters from indeavour and marac. A letter of my ex's conviction he pleaded guilty to the charges and he was handed a 24 weeks suspended sentence for 2 years and a 5 year restraining order. I am a mother of 2 British children aged 5 and 3 and they live with me full time.
A solicitor from citizens advice bureau dealth with my case free of charge as i was destitute. Lets hope they respond soon as i am always worried about the outcome

Aksa786 wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:34 pm

Congratulations! Really happy that u have received a response
I have submitted a really good evidence as well, police reports with pictures of me after the attack. Police report from a previous incident that happened a couple of years ago. Support letters from indeavour and marac. A letter of my ex's conviction he pleaded guilty to the charges and he was handed a 24 weeks suspended sentence for 2 years and a 5 year restraining order. I am a mother of 2 British children aged 5 and 3 and they live with me full time.
A solicitor from citizens advice bureau dealth with my case free of charge as i was destitute. Lets hope they respond soon as i am always worried about the outcome

Aksa786 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:04 pm

Hi everyone, i have finally received a decision from home office today, i was granted indefinite leave to remain

Aksa786 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:11 pm

I have received a call from my solicitor saying that they have received my documents and i have been granted indefinite leave to remain, i don't know when it was granted

Aksa786 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:54 pm

I will do x

Bobbybob56 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:07 pm

Aksa786 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:04 pm

Hi everyone, i have finally received a decision from home office today, i was granted indefinite leave to remain

Wow

Happy for you.

When did the decision was made?

Did they put it on the letter?

Aksa786 wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 30, 2019 2:28 pm

Bobbybob56 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:07 pm

Aksa786 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:04 pm

Hi everyone, i have finally received a decision from home office today, i was granted indefinite leave to remain

Wow

Happy for you.

When did the decision was made?

Did they put it on the letter?

The decision was made on 22/08/19

Bobbybob56 wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 30, 2019 5:31 pm

Aksa786 wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 30, 2019 2:28 pm

Bobbybob56 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:07 pm

Aksa786 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:04 pm

Hi everyone, i have finally received a decision from home office today, i was granted indefinite leave to remain

Wow

Happy for you.

When did the decision was made?

Did they put it on the letter?

The decision was made on 22/08/19

Thank you

Do you know if you can apply for naturalisation after this or you have to wait until you can have you 5 years stay here in the UK?

Aksa786 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 31, 2019 10:01 am

Bobbybob56 wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 30, 2019 5:31 pm

Aksa786 wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 30, 2019 2:28 pm

Bobbybob56 wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:07 pm

Wow

Happy for you.

When did the decision was made?

Did they put it on the letter?

The decision was made on 22/08/19

Thank you

Do you know if you can apply for naturalisation after this or you have to wait until you can have you 5 years stay here in the UK?

The solicitor said i can apply for citizenship after a year. I have been here for longer that 5 years

Bobbybob56 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 31, 2019 11:37 am

Aksa786 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 31, 2019 10:01 am

Bobbybob56 wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 30, 2019 5:31 pm

Aksa786 wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 30, 2019 2:28 pm

The decision was made on 22/08/19

Thank you

Do you know if you can apply for naturalisation after this or you have to wait until you can have you 5 years stay here in the UK?

The solicitor said i can apply for citizenship after a year. I have been here for longer that 5 years

I see, can you ask your solicitor if someone can apply after receiving ILR set DV if they haven't stayed for 5 years?

Thank you so much

CR001 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 31, 2019 12:10 pm

Bobbybob56 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 31, 2019 11:37 am

Aksa786 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 31, 2019 10:01 am

Bobbybob56 wrote: ↑

Fri Aug 30, 2019 5:31 pm

Thank you

Do you know if you can apply for naturalisation after this or you have to wait until you can have you 5 years stay here in the UK?

The solicitor said i can apply for citizenship after a year. I have been here for longer that 5 years

I see, can you ask your solicitor if someone can apply after receiving ILR set DV if they haven't stayed for 5 years?

Thank you so much

Ilr via set DV immigration rules is completely separate and independent of British nationality laws. There is no special rule for ilr DV people when it comes to citizenship.

If you are divorced from your partner, you have to wait 5 years which must include 1 year on ilr.

If you are still married, it is 3 years before you can apply and you need your spouse's passport to apply.

Bobbybob56 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 02, 2019 3:52 pm

CR001 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 31, 2019 12:10 pm

Bobbybob56 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 31, 2019 11:37 am

Aksa786 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 31, 2019 10:01 am

The solicitor said i can apply for citizenship after a year. I have been here for longer that 5 years

I see, can you ask your solicitor if someone can apply after receiving ILR set DV if they haven't stayed for 5 years?

Thank you so much

Ilr via set DV immigration rules is completely separate and independent of British nationality laws. There is no special rule for ilr DV people when it comes to citizenship.

If you are divorced from your partner, you have to wait 5 years which must include 1 year on ilr.

If you are still married, it is 3 years before you can apply and you need your spouse's passport to apply.

Hi,

Thank you for your reply

If a person is still married to his/her partner but they are no longer together and they are separated because of Domestic Violence, can he/she be able to apply for naturalisation provided that they stayed in the UK for 3 years or more after being granted ILR (DV)?

Please advise.

Thank you in advance

CR001 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 02, 2019 3:55 pm

Bobbybob56 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 02, 2019 3:52 pm

CR001 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 31, 2019 12:10 pm

Bobbybob56 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 31, 2019 11:37 am

I see, can you ask your solicitor if someone can apply after receiving ILR set DV if they haven't stayed for 5 years?

Thank you so much

Ilr via set DV immigration rules is completely separate and independent of British nationality laws. There is no special rule for ilr DV people when it comes to citizenship.

If you are divorced from your partner, you have to wait 5 years which must include 1 year on ilr.

If you are still married, it is 3 years before you can apply and you need your spouse's passport to apply.

Hi,

Thank you for your reply

If a person is still married to his/her partner but they are no longer together and they are separated because of Domestic Violence, can he/she be able to apply for naturalisation provided that they stayed in the UK for 3 years or more after being granted ILR (DV)?

Please advise.

Thank you in advance

Yes, the requirement is to be legally married. You can be separated no issue. However you will need your spouses passport and/or naturalisation certificate if applicable, to apply based on 3 years.

Bobbybob56 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 02, 2019 5:22 pm

CR001 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 02, 2019 3:55 pm

Bobbybob56 wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 02, 2019 3:52 pm

CR001 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 31, 2019 12:10 pm

Ilr via set DV immigration rules is completely separate and independent of British nationality laws. There is no special rule for ilr DV people when it comes to citizenship.

If you are divorced from your partner, you have to wait 5 years which must include 1 year on ilr.

If you are still married, it is 3 years before you can apply and you need your spouse's passport to apply.

Hi,

Thank you for your reply

If a person is still married to his/her partner but they are no longer together and they are separated because of Domestic Violence, can he/she be able to apply for naturalisation provided that they stayed in the UK for 3 years or more after being granted ILR (DV)?

Please advise.

Thank you in advance

Yes, the requirement is to be legally married. You can be separated no issue. However you will need your spouses passport and/or naturalisation certificate if applicable, to apply based on 3 years.

Thank you for your response,

Pardon my ignorance, Do they need a copy of the passport of their partners or the Home Office require the original passport of their partners?

Ameliahhh wrote: ↑

Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:51 pm

hi everybody, anybody got positive news yet? i sent my application and biometrics on march 2019,yet to receive anything back...theirs been correspondence asking for more documents but still awaiting their decision,its absolutely nerve wrecking having to wait so long for a decision