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Post by **CULLINAN** » Wed Dec 16, 2020 7:58 pm

mhk197 wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 16, 2020 7:44 pm
Dear members,
I have applied for ILR (5 Year spouse route SET(M)) on 13 July 2020 online. Biometric was submitted via IDV on 29.08.2020 and documents submitted on 10.09.2020.
I am still waiting for reply and my dad is ill back home I need to visit him as early as possible.
Could you please help me what is the best email address to contact home office to find out the status of my application.

Many thanks in advance

mesn · Post by **mesn** » Wed Dec 16, 2020 9:24 pm

Ameline wrote: ↑
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navkant wrote: ↑
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abeer1987 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 15, 2020 11:40 pm
Hello

I have been trying to book appointment to submit my ilr application but all slots are full. Can you please advice me on whats the time they open the slots and when is the good time for booking?.

Thanks
There are slots available for 12Dec in Sunderland/ Birmingham/ Croydon/ Mark Lane. All paid ones of course.
Is this 12Jan or 21Dec? lol

Stuck in 2020

. I meant 12Jan.

Cyildirim · Post by **Cyildirim** » Wed Dec 16, 2020 10:29 pm

Hi Dear Members

I have applied for Set M on 20.10.2020 and Biometrics on 09.11.2020.
My mother got very ill afew weeks ago. Last week i have sent an email to my MP. He said he has contacted HO and he will update me once he received an answer. It has been 5 working days still no answer.
What do you think about this?

Thanks

Post by **CULLINAN** » Wed Dec 16, 2020 10:31 pm

Cyildirim wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 16, 2020 10:29 pm
Hi Dear Members

I have applied for Set M on 20.10.2020 and Biometrics on 09.11.2020.
My mother got very ill afew weeks ago. Last week i have sent an email to my MP. He said he has contacted HO and he will update me once he received an answer. It has been 5 working days still no answer.
What do you think about this?

Thanks

Do you have evidence? If your situation is compelling, arrange evidence and write a letter to HO.

gag285 · Post by **gag285** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 9:55 am

I just saw a few free appointments available from 4 pm at Croydon Core center for Wednesday 13th Jan 2020.

Cyildirim · Post by **Cyildirim** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:24 am

Yes i have a report from the hospital and i have emailed them to my MP. Shall i send them to HO as well?

Mur · Post by **Mur** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:02 am

Dear Members,
I submitted my ILR Set O application on June and still awaiting for the decision . Now standard processing time for ILR 6months also gone. Yesterday I called UKVI contact centre and they said I need to wait for case worker to contact me. I am not sure that how long it is going to take? anyone suggest me what is the best approach to contact case worker? Is this good to send an email to wandscontingency email address?
Thanks,

poper · Post by **poper** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:52 am

poper wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:02 pm

ajitu92 wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 14, 2020 7:14 pm

poper wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 14, 2020 4:29 pm
@ajitu92, how's the Aug Set LR decision status now?
All August Set LR until 28th are done (on my list) bar a couple. 1 from 9th (I suspect the user hasn't updated their timeline) and another from 21st (that seems to be a complex case).

August Set LR outstanding applications now are:

29th August - 2 (including yourself)
31st August - 2

I think you will hear back this week for sure, hopefully (and most probably) tomorrow!
That's heartening to see decisions in date order. Thanks again for keeping us updated on the stats
Who're the 9th and 21st August users?

My hopes of hearing back on my case in 2020 have faded. I am thinking my caseworker is already out for Christmas/New Year as Sepetember applicants have begun receiving decisions.

ajitu92 · Post by **ajitu92** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:59 am

poper wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:52 am

poper wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:02 pm

ajitu92 wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 14, 2020 7:14 pm

poper wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 14, 2020 4:29 pm
@ajitu92, how's the Aug Set LR decision status now?
All August Set LR until 28th are done (on my list) bar a couple. 1 from 9th (I suspect the user hasn't updated their timeline) and another from 21st (that seems to be a complex case).

August Set LR outstanding applications now are:

29th August - 2 (including yourself)
31st August - 2

I think you will hear back this week for sure, hopefully (and most probably) tomorrow!
That's heartening to see decisions in date order. Thanks again for keeping us updated on the stats
Who're the 9th and 21st August users?
My hopes of hearing back on my case in 2020 have faded. I am thinking my caseworker is already out for Christmas/New Year as Sepetember applicants have begun receiving decisions.

Same here mate. Who knows how long it's going to take now. That being said, there haven't been many September approvals and most 29th-31st August are still outstanding. Not sure how they have allocated cases amongst and between caseworkers tbh.

Post by **CULLINAN** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 12:09 pm

For all those who are waiting for OVER 6 months and have failed to get a decision even after contacting HO first, MP intervention.

I would suggest to make an official complaint to HO especially if you have compelling circumstances. Mention the reasons how the delay has impacted your life, with evidence where appropriate.

Complaints are handled by a different department and puts lot of pressure to make a decision quick.

Obviously, you are well within your rights to make a complaint if HO has taken unnecessary time which is impacting aspects of your daily life and mental health.

PS: Send via post with recorded delivery.

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisat ... -complaint

poper · Post by **poper** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 12:28 pm

ajitu92 wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:59 am

poper wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:52 am

poper wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:02 pm

ajitu92 wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 14, 2020 7:14 pm

All August Set LR until 28th are done (on my list) bar a couple. 1 from 9th (I suspect the user hasn't updated their timeline) and another from 21st (that seems to be a complex case).

August Set LR outstanding applications now are:

29th August - 2 (including yourself)
31st August - 2

I think you will hear back this week for sure, hopefully (and most probably) tomorrow!
That's heartening to see decisions in date order. Thanks again for keeping us updated on the stats
Who're the 9th and 21st August users?
My hopes of hearing back on my case in 2020 have faded. I am thinking my caseworker is already out for Christmas/New Year as Sepetember applicants have begun receiving decisions.
Same here mate. Who knows how long it's going to take now. That being said, there haven't been many September approvals and most 29th-31st August are still outstanding. Not sure how they have allocated cases amongst and between caseworkers tbh.

Overall the approval rate has declined as we approach Christmas for all routes. I think there has been only one Set LR approval recorded in this form for the last three days. Its already pretty quiet.

ajitu92 · Post by **ajitu92** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 2:53 pm

poper wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 12:28 pm

ajitu92 wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:59 am

poper wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:52 am

poper wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:02 pm

That's heartening to see decisions in date order. Thanks again for keeping us updated on the stats
Who're the 9th and 21st August users?
My hopes of hearing back on my case in 2020 have faded. I am thinking my caseworker is already out for Christmas/New Year as Sepetember applicants have begun receiving decisions.
Same here mate. Who knows how long it's going to take now. That being said, there haven't been many September approvals and most 29th-31st August are still outstanding. Not sure how they have allocated cases amongst and between caseworkers tbh.
Overall the approval rate has declined as we approach Christmas for all routes. I think there has been only one Set LR approval recorded in this form for the last three days. Its already pretty quiet.

Including Facebook groups there have been 8 Set LR approvals in total on 14, 15 and 16th December. Nothing yet today.

poper · Post by **poper** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 2:59 pm

ajitu92 wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 2:53 pm

poper wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 12:28 pm

ajitu92 wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:59 am

poper wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:52 am

My hopes of hearing back on my case in 2020 have faded. I am thinking my caseworker is already out for Christmas/New Year as Sepetember applicants have begun receiving decisions.
Same here mate. Who knows how long it's going to take now. That being said, there haven't been many September approvals and most 29th-31st August are still outstanding. Not sure how they have allocated cases amongst and between caseworkers tbh.
Overall the approval rate has declined as we approach Christmas for all routes. I think there has been only one Set LR approval recorded in this form for the last three days. Its already pretty quiet.
Including Facebook groups there have been 8 Set LR approvals in total on 14, 15 and 16th December. Nothing yet today.

Not bad then. I can hold on to some hope then. Lets see how long my prospective employer can wait

ajitu92 · Post by **ajitu92** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 3:16 pm

poper wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 2:59 pm

ajitu92 wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 2:53 pm

poper wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 12:28 pm

ajitu92 wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:59 am

Same here mate. Who knows how long it's going to take now. That being said, there haven't been many September approvals and most 29th-31st August are still outstanding. Not sure how they have allocated cases amongst and between caseworkers tbh.
Overall the approval rate has declined as we approach Christmas for all routes. I think there has been only one Set LR approval recorded in this form for the last three days. Its already pretty quiet.
Including Facebook groups there have been 8 Set LR approvals in total on 14, 15 and 16th December. Nothing yet today.
Not bad then. I can hold on to some hope then. Lets see how long my prospective employer can wait

Aye, hope against hope, mate! I have a feeling yours will come before Christmas! Early September applicants, not so much, unfortunately

minho87 · Post by **minho87** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 3:34 pm

Still waiting for my Set LR (M) spouse Visa extension since 24th June 2020. Try to escalate with MP and complained through the UKVI website but nothing.

Is it true after 6months we can track the application?

pshanbhag · Post by **pshanbhag** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 4:24 pm

Hi all,

I submitted my biometrics on 20/10/2020. Still waiting to hear a decision. Time is ticking as I have got one more job offer but can’t join because of this situation. What is the wait time? Please if anyone can help

Regards

poper · Post by **poper** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:46 pm

pshanbhag wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 4:24 pm
Hi all,

I submitted my biometrics on 20/10/2020. Still waiting to hear a decision. Time is ticking as I have got one more job offer but can’t join because of this situation. What is the wait time? Please if anyone can help

Regards

Depends on the route you have applied. SET O timelines here:
indefinite-leave-to-remain/ilr-timeline ... -1980.html

poper · Post by **poper** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:47 pm

minho87 wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 3:34 pm
Still waiting for my Set LR (M) spouse Visa extension since 24th June 2020. Try to escalate with MP and complained through the UKVI website but nothing.

Is it true after 6months we can track the application?

No, you cannot track your application. See
indefinite-leave-to-remain/suspension-o ... l#p1972468

Anotherhustler4vis · Post by **Anotherhustler4vis** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 6:56 pm

Cyildirim wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:24 am
Yes i have a report from the hospital and i have emailed them to my MP. Shall i send them to HO as well?

Sorry to hear, I was in the same situation and this is my 2 cents. It is better to call the HO help line and tell them you want to expedite your case on medical / compassionate ground. They will then email you a link to upload your evidence, i.e. hospital report, test/lab, patient record, etc. I asked my MP to help as well but apparently HO has a different team looking at MP enquiries so it takes longer to hear back. The whole process took me 5 working days from the call to the receipt of approval email.

Bleta2020 · Post by **Bleta2020** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:21 pm

ajitu92 wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:59 am

poper wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:52 am

poper wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:02 pm

ajitu92 wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 14, 2020 7:14 pm

All August Set LR until 28th are done (on my list) bar a couple. 1 from 9th (I suspect the user hasn't updated their timeline) and another from 21st (that seems to be a complex case).

August Set LR outstanding applications now are:

29th August - 2 (including yourself)
31st August - 2

I think you will hear back this week for sure, hopefully (and most probably) tomorrow!
That's heartening to see decisions in date order. Thanks again for keeping us updated on the stats
Who're the 9th and 21st August users?
My hopes of hearing back on my case in 2020 have faded. I am thinking my caseworker is already out for Christmas/New Year as Sepetember applicants have begun receiving decisions.
Same here mate. Who knows how long it's going to take now. That being said, there haven't been many September approvals and most 29th-31st August are still outstanding. Not sure how they have allocated cases amongst and between caseworkers tbh.

I applied in june and still no response. Called the HO today and they said the only way to escalate my application is if a family member (father, mother, brother, sister) dies. Really helpful, you pay £2400 per application and they say 6 months later they can’t update you on the status.

ajitu92 · Post by **ajitu92** » Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:36 pm

Bleta2020 wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:21 pm

ajitu92 wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:59 am

poper wrote: ↑
Thu Dec 17, 2020 11:52 am

poper wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 14, 2020 9:02 pm

That's heartening to see decisions in date order. Thanks again for keeping us updated on the stats
Who're the 9th and 21st August users?
My hopes of hearing back on my case in 2020 have faded. I am thinking my caseworker is already out for Christmas/New Year as Sepetember applicants have begun receiving decisions.
Same here mate. Who knows how long it's going to take now. That being said, there haven't been many September approvals and most 29th-31st August are still outstanding. Not sure how they have allocated cases amongst and between caseworkers tbh.
I applied in june and still no response. Called the HO today and they said the only way to escalate my application is if a family member (father, mother, brother, sister) dies. Really helpful, you pay £2400 per application and they say 6 months later they can’t update you on the status.

The discussion you quoted strictly pertained to Set LR and not Set O (which you have applied for). Set O and Set M processing pattern still remains an absolute mystery.

917700 · Post by **917700** » Fri Dec 18, 2020 12:22 pm

if anyone need to call TNT for delivery information. remember to call this right number 0345 6080 630

917700 · Post by **917700** » Fri Dec 18, 2020 1:49 pm

917700 wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 18, 2020 12:22 pm
if anyone need to call TNT for delivery information. remember to call this right number 0345 6080 630

After i was held on the line for 1 hour. It hung up from their end. It's really a waste of time. I will just wait for 7 working day

Post by **CULLINAN** » Fri Dec 18, 2020 2:14 pm

Given a sharp rise in corona cases, most likely England will again go into National lockdown in Jan 2021!!! Absolute joke!! Why is boris even relaxing the 5 day Christmas rules to make it even worse!!

917700 · Post by **917700** » Fri Dec 18, 2020 2:24 pm

917700 wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 18, 2020 1:49 pm

917700 wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 18, 2020 12:22 pm
if anyone need to call TNT for delivery information. remember to call this right number 0345 6080 630
After i was held on the line for 1 hour. It hung up from their end. It's really a waste of time. I will just wait for 7 working day

For those who applied to change address, please be aware the HO may still posted the BRP to your old address.

I applied to change the address and I received the acknowledge email from them. However, the BRP still posted to my solicitor's office address. Not my updated address.

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