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Post by gag285 » Thu Nov 05, 2020 9:06 pm

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Congrats. Hope the hair transplant goes well :lol:
Congrats @Klownking... happy for you mate..!! Finish line was indeed in sight!!

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Post by klownking » Thu Nov 05, 2020 9:12 pm

CULLINAN wrote:
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Congrats. Hope the hair transplant goes well :lol:
Hahaha.... Thanks, dude... I hope everyone will get the decision soon

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Post by klownking » Thu Nov 05, 2020 9:14 pm

gag285 wrote:
Thu Nov 05, 2020 9:06 pm
CULLINAN wrote:
Thu Nov 05, 2020 8:52 pm
@Klownking
Congrats. Hope the hair transplant goes well :lol:
Congrats @Klownking... happy for you mate..!! Finish line was indeed in sight!!
Haha .. Thank you very much... You were right

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Post by debrancherenzym » Thu Nov 05, 2020 9:18 pm

Someone on Twitter posted the following time line:


Application type : SET (M) ILR
Application date: 27 May 2020
Biometric IDV app : 27 Aug 2020
Biometric f2f : 23 Sep 2020
Email to MP : 20 Oct 2020
Approval email : 5 Nov 2020 at 17:26..


Looks like some movement around SET(M)s

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Post by ajitu92 » Thu Nov 05, 2020 9:57 pm

Saw another Set (M) on facebook as well! Glad to see there's some movement for Set (M)! Looks like their manager is back :lol:
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Post by dannyjjj » Thu Nov 05, 2020 10:00 pm

klownking wrote:
Thu Nov 05, 2020 9:14 pm
gag285 wrote:
Thu Nov 05, 2020 9:06 pm
CULLINAN wrote:
Thu Nov 05, 2020 8:52 pm
@Klownking
Congrats. Hope the hair transplant goes well :lol:
Congrats @Klownking... happy for you mate..!! Finish line was indeed in sight!!
Haha .. Thank you very much... You were right
Fantastic news mate! Congratulations! Told you you would get your approval this week :D

Good luck with the hair transplant :mrgreen: I'll certainly need one soon, too :mrgreen:

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Post by klownking » Thu Nov 05, 2020 10:18 pm

dannyjjj wrote:
Thu Nov 05, 2020 10:00 pm
klownking wrote:
Thu Nov 05, 2020 9:14 pm
gag285 wrote:
Thu Nov 05, 2020 9:06 pm
CULLINAN wrote:
Thu Nov 05, 2020 8:52 pm
@Klownking
Congrats. Hope the hair transplant goes well :lol:
Congrats @Klownking... happy for you mate..!! Finish line was indeed in sight!!
Haha .. Thank you very much... You were right
Fantastic news mate! Congratulations! Told you you would get your approval this week :D

Good luck with the hair transplant :mrgreen: I'll certainly need one soon, too :mrgreen:

Haha... Thanks dude... We should go together for the transplant... We should ask Cullinan as well.. We ll get a big discount...

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Post by thaprapra » Thu Nov 05, 2020 10:27 pm

Received ILR decision today, SET (LR) applied on 11th Aug and biometrics on 8th Sep. Timeline thread updated with details. Thanks everyone on this forum for all the valuable information/inputs/advice and wish everyone a success very soon !

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Post by Luluokis29 » Thu Nov 05, 2020 11:33 pm

klownking wrote:
Thu Nov 05, 2020 7:58 pm
Thank you very much.....!!!! I can sleep well now. Also, I should now go for hair transplant..... :mrgreen:
Woops! Congrats🙌...

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Post by Leeee704 » Thu Nov 05, 2020 11:49 pm

Leeee704 wrote:
Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:58 pm
CULLINAN wrote:
Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:16 pm
Leeee704 wrote:
Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:12 pm
application was submitted 0n 27 October, since then I'm trying to get an appointment . most of the time there is no appointment however around 12am there are some appointments but on the payment page payment doesn't go through. is it because that appointment is already gone or is it a system error or something? :roll:
Looks like a system error. Try using a different browser etc. If problem persists, DM UKVCAS on twitter during working hours.
Thanks again i will try different browser
yess it worked :) now i have booked an apointment for 27nov.
i have a question in my mind . i have concern regarding my appointment, how lockdown gonna effect my appointment or everything is normal ? no email received regarding any changes .
thanks

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Post by CULLINAN » Fri Nov 06, 2020 12:24 am

UKVCAS is operating normal in lockdown.

https://www.ukvcas.co.uk/flash-message- ... geId=74833
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Post by CULLINAN » Fri Nov 06, 2020 12:25 am

UKVCAS Service Point Status update 5/11.

https://www.ukvcas.co.uk/flash-message- ... geId=56249
URGENT NEWS: Newcastle City Library Service Point is temporarily closed from 5 – 9 November 2020.

We are contacting everyone with appointments during these dates. Before travelling, check your UKVCAS account, registered email and voice mail in case your appointment has been moved to a new date.
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Post by Yellow Submarine » Fri Nov 06, 2020 12:54 am

debrancherenzym wrote:
Thu Nov 05, 2020 9:18 pm
Someone on Twitter posted the following time line:


Application type : SET (M) ILR
Application date: 27 May 2020
Biometric IDV app : 27 Aug 2020
Biometric f2f : 23 Sep 2020
Email to MP : 20 Oct 2020
Approval email : 5 Nov 2020 at 17:26..


Looks like some movement around SET(M)s
I am still waiting since my application on 13 may

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Post by harshitguptaiitr » Fri Nov 06, 2020 8:37 am

Applied for ILR Route : SET (O) Tier 2 + 1 Dependent
Date application Submitted Online: 30 July
Email for biometric reuse: 05 August
IDV app Invitation: 04 Sept
Document submission and liveliness check via IDV app : 04 Sept
UKVI Delay Notice: 08 Sep
Decision Email received: 03 Nov
BRP Card Received: waiting
Is it possible to know how long would it take to get BRP ?
I have not received any tracking information - is it possible to get that ?
What happens if no one is at home when the delivery takes place ?

Sorry for so many questions... :|
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Post by klownking » Fri Nov 06, 2020 8:48 am

Luluokis29 wrote:
Thu Nov 05, 2020 11:33 pm
klownking wrote:
Thu Nov 05, 2020 7:58 pm
Thank you very much.....!!!! I can sleep well now. Also, I should now go for hair transplant..... :mrgreen:
Woops! Congrats🙌...
Thank you. Finally, the journey is over.

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Post by Luluokis29 » Fri Nov 06, 2020 9:27 am

Leeee704 wrote:
Thu Nov 05, 2020 11:49 pm
Leeee704 wrote:
Fri Oct 30, 2020 11:58 pm
CULLINAN wrote:
Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:16 pm
Leeee704 wrote:
Fri Oct 30, 2020 10:12 pm
application was submitted 0n 27 October, since then I'm trying to get an appointment . most of the time there is no appointment however around 12am there are some appointments but on the payment page payment doesn't go through. is it because that appointment is already gone or is it a system error or something? :roll:
Looks like a system error. Try using a different browser etc. If problem persists, DM UKVCAS on twitter during working hours.
Thanks again i will try different browser
yess it worked :) now i have booked an apointment for 27nov.
i have a question in my mind . i have concern regarding my appointment, how lockdown gonna effect my appointment or everything is normal ? no email received regarding any changes .
thanks
Appt will go normally. I had mine yesterday at 19:30

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Post by Msingh2020 » Fri Nov 06, 2020 10:38 am

Hi All,

I have submitted my online application yesterday for ILR (set 0) under tier 2 general 5 years route. I have also been lucky to book an appointment with UKVCAS on 19th of november.

Can some one please tell me that once you have submitted the application how long does it takes to get a decision. As I am planning to go back home on Christmas holidays

Secondly I am uploading all the documents today both my employer letter and absence letter (only outside uk) only shows company generic number if HO needs to contact. My question is that does the letter also needs to show contact email address.

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Post by CULLINAN » Fri Nov 06, 2020 10:40 am

Msingh2020 wrote:
Fri Nov 06, 2020 10:38 am
Hi All,

I have submitted my online application yesterday for ILR (set 0) under tier 2 general 5 years route. I have also been lucky to book an appointment with UKVCAS on 19th of november.

Can some one please tell me that once you have submitted the application how long does it takes to get a decision. As I am planning to go back home on Christmas holidays
Follow the timeline thread. 2 weeks - 6 months

Secondly I am uploading all the documents today both my employer letter and absence letter (only outside uk) only shows company generic number if HO needs to contact. My question is that does the letter also needs to show contact email address.
Please keep this question in your own thread as it is not relevant here indefinite-leave-to-remain/ilr-date-t30 ... l#p1956556
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Post by Msingh2020 » Fri Nov 06, 2020 10:53 am

CULLINAN wrote:
Fri Nov 06, 2020 10:40 am
Msingh2020 wrote:
Fri Nov 06, 2020 10:38 am
Hi All,

I have submitted my online application yesterday for ILR (set 0) under tier 2 general 5 years route. I have also been lucky to book an appointment with UKVCAS on 19th of november.

Can some one please tell me that once you have submitted the application how long does it takes to get a decision. As I am planning to go back home on Christmas holidays
Follow the timeline thread. 2 weeks - 6 months

Secondly I am uploading all the documents today both my employer letter and absence letter (only outside uk) only shows company generic number if HO needs to contact. My question is that does the letter also needs to show contact email address.
Please keep this question in your own thread as it is not relevant here indefinite-leave-to-remain/ilr-date-t30 ... l#p1956556
Sorry about this

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Post by excel_geek » Fri Nov 06, 2020 11:32 am

toivy wrote:
Wed Nov 04, 2020 3:16 pm
excel_geek wrote:
Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:38 pm
Received my BRP card today. TNT made me wait almost a month while confirming the new address with the HO, then just dropped it in my mailbox! I did dual submission, and the picture is from my in-person appointment.
Hi can I ask, did TNT give your any number to track the mail? Should it have been a signature delivery?
I did get a consignment number and it was the same even after the name change. I did have to call TNT repeatedly before they changed the delivery address in their system though, even though they'd received the HO sign off a week prior.

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Post by kurinjiFlow » Fri Nov 06, 2020 12:14 pm

My SET (LR) has been approved. Given my timelines below.

Date of Standard Online application : 12/08/2020
Biometric Reuse email received 24/08/2020
IDV app invitation email received : 05/09/2020
IDV app liveness check completed on: 07/09/2020 (Used only IDV App)
Approval/Refusal Received: 06/11/2020 10:20 AM (Approved)

I have been watching this forum for a quite long time. Details shared by others have been very useful and given a kind of confident especially during the lockdown. Thanks for all the legends in this forum for answering so many queries. All the best to others waiting for their decision.

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Post by dannyjjj » Fri Nov 06, 2020 12:16 pm

Any IDV-only Set Os still waiting here, or am I the only one left? :)

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Post by irfan20 » Fri Nov 06, 2020 1:09 pm

Hi

My application TimeLine is

Application Type : FLR(M) Extension
Application Submitted online on 12/05/2020
Postal or In-Person Application: Online
Biometrics Enrolled: IDV - HO sent an email asking facial image 27/08/20 , submitted on same day
In-person submission: No
Acknowledgement Received: No
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): Yes, via email on 09/07/2020, send on same day
Decision Email: waiting
Decision Letter Received on: waiting
BRP Card Received on: Waiting...
Decision: waiting

I have to contact My Mp on 30th October to contact UKVI which he has but no response yet.

I have tried to contact UKVI on 0300 123 2241 to get an update but they are saying they can not request for an update and I have to send the letter to them. which they are not sure on which address.

Can someone please advise how can I contact UKVI regarding FLR(M) application status update?

Many Thanks

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Post by Victor7109 » Fri Nov 06, 2020 1:42 pm

Ameline wrote:
Thu Nov 05, 2020 8:28 pm
@Victor7109 ooooh finally mate. Congratulations 🥳 . Really happy for you. Thanks for the update. Hope BC application will go smoothly for you 🙏


@Klownking congratulations 🎉 that was expected mate but you never know with the HO. Happy for you 😊
@Ameline Thank you mate. I hope so too. :D

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Post by Victor7109 » Fri Nov 06, 2020 1:42 pm

Ameline wrote:
Thu Nov 05, 2020 8:28 pm
@Victor7109 ooooh finally mate. Congratulations 🥳 . Really happy for you. Thanks for the update. Hope BC application will go smoothly for you 🙏


@Klownking congratulations 🎉 that was expected mate but you never know with the HO. Happy for you 😊
@Ameline Thank you mate. I hope so too. :D

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