Permanent Residence Card - Processing Time 2017

[quote="arunarchery"][quote="Mark_Renton"][quote="jbutterfly"][quote="Mark_Renton"][quote="jbutterfly"]Hi.




This all seems so strange to me. People recommending using Royal Mail tracking number to find the progress of their application.
Royal Mail number on sent documents will confirm receipt by HO> If you try to use the number on the return envelope it will not give you any result as the attached tracking number is not activated.
Do you people imagine HO working in conjunction with PO? Using the same tracking number to process your applications.
To track your application which will give u the status viz Pending (received), Awaiting decision (under process) or Decided you have to use your case ID or Unique Referene No. if you have applied online.
So much space and time is wasted when all you have to do is use common sense.
After 3 months I realise that people are just crazy eager to know any bit of information. What they havent learnt is that the whole process takes time. A lot of time and nothing is set. One can expect any result and the time frame varies as there are many criteria to reach the decision they make. Even a couple of differences in the situation will speed up or delay your decision.
All you have to do is be patient.

jhemanu wrote:

baccus99 wrote:

jhemanu wrote:Hello All,

Please is someone be able to confirm where exactly do I find the unique reference number? I have tried all possible correspondences to our application but no luck - all showed no recognised. EEA national + Non EEA national, joint application.

Our timeline are as follows:
Application sent: 24/04/2017
Received: 25/04/2017
Fee deducted: 26/04/2017
Case ID: 19/06/2017
Biometric request received: 19/06/2017 (dated 16/06)
Biometric submitted: 20/06/2017

Thanks all!

hi there, go into your Checklist pdf that you sent with your application. In there you will find the Unique Reference Number, i.e. 1234-1234-1234-1234. Just enter it in the online search without the hyphens, i.e. 1234123412341234 and then it should work. Good luck!

Hi baccus99,

Many thanks for this - would this be for online applications only? I have physically printed and filled out the EEA PR form.

Yes that is correct - for online applications only. I would expect that the printed out route did not give you a checklist

ajitk1 wrote: This all seems so strange to me. People recommending using Royal Mail tracking number to find the progress of their application.
Royal Mail number on sent documents will confirm receipt by HO> If you try to use the number on the return envelope it will not give you any result as the attached tracking number is not activated.
Do you people imagine HO working in conjunction with PO? Using the same tracking number to process your applications.
To track your application which will give u the status viz Pending (received), Awaiting decision (under process) or Decided you have to use your case ID or Unique Referene No. if you have applied online.
So much space and time is wasted when all you have to do is use common sense.
After 3 months I realise that people are just crazy eager to know any bit of information. What they havent learnt is that the whole process takes time. A lot of time and nothing is set. One can expect any result and the time frame varies as there are many criteria to reach the decision they make. Even a couple of differences in the situation will speed up or delay your decision.
All you have to do is be patient.

Please be vigilant not ignorant [Addressing HO tracking via Royal Mail ref]

Under Application reference there is a guide as to what reference numbers an applicant may use.
▾ What reference numbers can I use?
You can use any of the references listed. (Where applicable)

Case Identification Number (CaseID) On letters or emails you received from us
(If your number starts with a “0”, do not include the “0” when using the checker) 12345678
Home Office file reference number On letters or emails you received from us A123456
A1234567
Payment reference number(PRN) On letters or emails you received after you paid for your application AG1234567890/123
Unique application number On letters or emails you received from us 1234_5678_6789_4321
Biometric Residence Permit number On your Biometric Residence Permit card AB1234567
Immigration Health Surcharge number The reference number you received when you applied for the Immigration Health Surcharge IHS123456789
Royal Mail delivery number If you used the Royal Mail delivery service, you can use the tracking number AB123456789CD

NOTE this is a beta version i.e. Trial, hence recently sent applications may not be trackable within 12 weeks of application date. Please be patient.

Online form submitted: 27/06/2017
Payment taken: 27/06/2017
Email confirmation of application received: 28/06/2017
Documents sent via Passport Return Service: 30/06/2017
Documents arrived at Liverpool HO: 03/07/2017
Biometric Letter: Waiting
PR received: Waiting
PR dated: Waiting

Hi people,


Anyone applied in Feb 2017 and received any updates ??????????

sahramkhalidi wrote:Hi people,


Anyone applied in Feb 2017 and received any updates ??????????

Hi there,

I applied mid February and I got my documents back on the 29th of June 2017 and waiting for the biometric card. Good luck

SOTAAD wrote:

sahramkhalidi wrote:Hi people,


Anyone applied in Feb 2017 and received any updates ??????????

Hi there,

I applied mid February and I got my documents back on the 29th of June 2017 and waiting for the biometric card. Good luck

I sent my application in 1st Feb and still waiting it's taking very long... Did you apppy under eea or non eea ?

sahramkhalidi wrote:

SOTAAD wrote:

sahramkhalidi wrote:Hi people,


Anyone applied in Feb 2017 and received any updates ??????????

Hi there,

I applied mid February and I got my documents back on the 29th of June 2017 and waiting for the biometric card. Good luck

I sent my application in 1st Feb and still waiting it's taking very long... Did you apppy under eea or non eea ?

I am a non-EU married to an EU citizen and holding previously a EEA family 6 months visa.

EEA (PR) paper application for EEA national plus EEA spouse and 2 EEA children

Application Sent: 03-Mar-17 (Friday)
Application Received: 06-Mar-17 (Monday)
Payment taken: 07-Mar-17
Confirmation email by HO:10-Apr-17
Passports requested back: 12-Apr-17
Passports received: 20-Apr-17
PR Date:  21-Jun-17
PR Received: 30-Jun-17

So around 4 months for our application.

A big thank you to all moderators and posters that provided very useful information and advice.

LB

Dear all,

today is a GREAT DAY!! I got my DCPR and all the docs back in the post!

For everyone's benefit, here's my timeline:

EU Citizen
Application Sent (Online Form): 22-Apr-17
Application posted out to HO: 24-Apr-17
Application Received by HO: 25-Apr-17
Online Decision status "DECIDED" as of: 27-Jun-17
PR Received: 06-Jul-17

I can now carry on applying for Citizenship! Good luck you all.

my online tracking says DECIDED on 19 of June. 14 working days passed and i haven't received anything.
what shall i do? is anyone waiting as well?

myganet wrote:my online tracking says DECIDED on 19 of June. 14 working days passed and i haven't received anything.
what shall i do? is anyone waiting as well?

I think case workers forward completed applications to another department to deal with the postage so don’t worry it will arrive soon. It is probably in the queue to hand over to Royal Mail.

[quote="myganet"]my online tracking says DECIDED on 19 of June. 14 working days passed and i haven't received anything.
what shall i do? is anyone waiting as well?[/quote

When you was apply your application

SOTAAD wrote:

sahramkhalidi wrote:

SOTAAD wrote:

sahramkhalidi wrote:Hi people,


Anyone applied in Feb 2017 and received any updates ??????????

Hi there,

I applied mid February and I got my documents back on the 29th of June 2017 and waiting for the biometric card. Good luck

I sent my application in 1st Feb and still waiting it's taking very long... Did you apppy under eea or non eea ?

I am a non-EU married to an EU citizen and holding previously a EEA family 6 months visa.

Congrats!! Hopefully I receive mine soon too, I checked the online track it says awaiting decision

sahramkhalidi wrote:

SOTAAD wrote:

sahramkhalidi wrote:Hi people,


Anyone applied in Feb 2017 and received any updates ??????????

Hi there,

I applied mid February and I got my documents back on the 29th of June 2017 and waiting for the biometric card. Good luck

I sent my application in 1st Feb and still waiting it's taking very long... Did you apppy under eea or non eea ?

Thanks If this is of any help, the letter attached with the documents is dated 29/06/2017, I received it home yesterday 06/07/2017 and few hours ago my biometric card was sent. Sometimes it takes a bit of time. Good luck

SOTAAD wrote:

sahramkhalidi wrote:

SOTAAD wrote:

sahramkhalidi wrote:Hi people,


Anyone applied in Feb 2017 and received any updates ??????????

Hi there,

I applied mid February and I got my documents back on the 29th of June 2017 and waiting for the biometric card. Good luck

I sent my application in 1st Feb and still waiting it's taking very long... Did you apppy under eea or non eea ?

Thanks If this is of any help, the letter attached with the documents is dated 29/06/2017, I received it home yesterday 06/07/2017 and few hours ago my biometric card was sent. Sometimes it takes a bit of time. Good luck

Thank you, what says in the letter when did you acquired for the permanent residence so from that time you can start counting and apply for BRitish citizenship

Guys,
I applied for permanent residence after my 5 years of residence on EEA route as I got married in 2011 ...got my COA in 22nd of February and just check the visa or application status and it showing Awaiting Decission ..on 2nd of July last updated.


How long it will takes if anybody got any idea

WhiteCat wrote:
I went to the post office and got the documents with the PR card and date when I acquired the PR.

Have to say they gave me the wrong date...I thought it would be May 2016 but it's November 2015. Doesn't change much but if anybody is interested I had WRS but changed employer within 12 months of getting it and didn't inform HO(didn't know I had to) so thought they would only count from May 2011.

For anybody still waiting it took 9 working days from "decision made" to getting the documents..And I supplied 1st class, next day before 1pm envelope.

Hello again - glad it all worked out Whitecat. All good here too - managed to pick up the special delivery return with EEA PR and originals on Tuesday 4 July (original delivery attempt 1 July). Updated timeline below:

EEA PR (Online with passport check): Form and payment online 26 March 2017
Email confirming Case ID: 27 March 2017
Town hall appointment/sent off: 29 March 2017
Receipt according to Royal Mail: 31 March 2017
Decided: 20 June 2017 (updated 23 June 2017)
HO posted out PR (dated 21 June 2017) and originals 30 June 2017 (8 working days from day after decision)

[quote="jayven"]It have been 6 months pass still haven't receive my residence card.

Online check status = reference number not recognised
Royal Mail = didn't provide them prepaid envelope

Application sent for non eea = 22 dec 16
HO received = 23 dec 16
money taken =29 dec16
biometric done = 16 JAN 17
COA RECEIVED = 24 Jan 17
Residence card = ??

Call HO 29/06/17 still not process after 6months.
Email my mp 01/07/17 received letter from my mp 04/07/17

k7bs wrote:

ajitk1 wrote:

Please be vigilant not ignorant [Addressing HO tracking via Royal Mail ref]

Under Application reference there is a guide as to what reference numbers an applicant may use.
▾ What reference numbers can I use?
You can use any of the references listed. (Where applicable)

Case Identification Number (CaseID) On letters or emails you received from us
(If your number starts with a “0”, do not include the “0” when using the checker) 12345678
Home Office file reference number On letters or emails you received from us A123456
A1234567
Payment reference number(PRN) On letters or emails you received after you paid for your application AG1234567890/123
Unique application number On letters or emails you received from us 1234_5678_6789_4321
Biometric Residence Permit number On your Biometric Residence Permit card AB1234567
Immigration Health Surcharge number The reference number you received when you applied for the Immigration Health Surcharge IHS123456789
Royal Mail delivery number If you used the Royal Mail delivery service, you can use the tracking number AB123456789CD

NOTE this is a beta version i.e. Trial, hence recently sent applications may not be trackable within 12 weeks of application date. Please be patient.

Thank you for pasting the page from the link.#
However each option shown is for a different application. Just blindly quoting links is not useful.
This forum is for EA permanent residency applications. None here would need most of the options. Earlier people advised using the tracking number and it never worked. The only ref no useful is the case reference number and perhaps the Biometric number (I dont need it so I dont know if it does work).
There has been a lot of delay in obtaining case ref no. Mine took exactly 2 months since date of receipt by HO.

Hello guys ,I am non eu my wife is eu citizen.i apply Marrige route of 5 year
here is my timeline

3 march 2017 send my application via Royal Mail
6 march 2017 payment take
12 April 2017 HO EMAIL RECEIVED MY CASE ID
18 April 2017 biometric received
19 April 2017 biometric done
25 April 2017 COA RECEIVED
NOW WAITING???

Timeline
Documents Sent: 24/02/2017 (Royal Mail- Special Delivry Guaranteed)
Documents Received: 27/02/2017 (Signed by P Davison)
Payment Taken: 28/02/2017 (Debit Card)
Confirmation Email Received: Never received one
Passport Requested Back: 12/04/2017 -First Time
Passport Requested Back: 12/05/2017 -Second Time
Passport Received: 11/06/2017 (Dated: 07/06/2017)
Email- Asked for more evidence: 21/06/2017
Email replied and ask for time: 03/07/2017
Replied email: 03/07/2017
Sent more evidences: 06/07/2017
Email- Will receive PR within ten working days: 06/07/2017
Document Certifying Permanent Residence Dated: Waiting...
DCPR Received: Waiting...

Hi All,

We are going to apply for PR for non-EEA and EEA together. Does anyone know how quick we can return the EEA person's passport?

Just to be clear: we can't use the local authorities to check passports as non-EEA passport is retained by Home Office due to refusal of recent PR application(reason of refusal- not enough evidence of EEA person staing in UK for last 5 years). We are going to re-apply submitting missing documents but we need EEA passport back asap as they have flights booked for beginning of Aug.

Thoughts from people with experience would be very much appreciated.

citizzzen wrote:Hi All,

We are going to apply for PR for non-EEA and EEA together. Does anyone know how quick we can return the EEA person's passport?

Just to be clear: we can't use the local authorities to check passports as non-EEA passport is retained by Home Office due to refusal of recent PR application(reason of refusal- not enough evidence of EEA person staing in UK for last 5 years). We are going to re-apply submitting missing documents but we need EEA passport back asap as they have flights booked for beginning of Aug.

Thoughts from people with experience would be very much appreciated.

I don't think you have a chance to apply for permanent residence and return your passport by the beginning of August (it is like a miracle), better to go travelling and then come back and apply with non-EU via online service (it is faster by experience on this forum). probably by that time Non-EU will receive passport back.

citizzzen wrote:Hi All,

We are going to apply for PR for non-EEA and EEA together. Does anyone know how quick we can return the EEA person's passport?

Just to be clear: we can't use the local authorities to check passports as non-EEA passport is retained by Home Office due to refusal of recent PR application(reason of refusal- not enough evidence of EEA person staing in UK for last 5 years). We are going to re-apply submitting missing documents but we need EEA passport back asap as they have flights booked for beginning of Aug.

Thoughts from people with experience would be very much appreciated.

BTW how about using a premium service and apply in Liverpool for 600 pounds - they will give you decision within one day. I really regret i didn't do this and had to wait 6 months.... all my friends used premium service and were happy with the result/time.