SET(O) & SET(M) applications - Oct 2012 (timelines only)

gmx · Post by **gmx** » Mon Mar 11, 2013 8:48 pm

He went into the hospital on Friday and was out by Monday/Tuesday. I don't think UKBA work over the weekend? Even it is proven very difficult to contact them on normal working days.

cpf wrote:
gmx wrote:Hi cpf,

I'm still waiting too...

My father-in-law had a minor stroke two weeks ago and had to be admitted to the hospital immediately. Thank God it was only a minor attack and he can leave the hospital after three days.

But all the while, we're all worrying over here about his situation. If the situation had become worse, we wouldn't be able to go and visit him without our passports with us, especially within a short notice. It would be too late....

Thanks GMX.

But you didn't call HO at that time to see if they could give you any priority? The reason being, the ACK letter says, "All applications are considered in application date order unless there are any compelling or compassionate reasons to prioritise"...

samriti2u · Post by **samriti2u** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:00 am

Any Set(O)-ILR approved this week?

gmx · Post by **gmx** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:44 am

Not mine

samriti2u wrote:Any Set(O)-ILR approved this week?

Winner55 · Post by **Winner55** » Wed Mar 13, 2013 1:55 pm

Applied 04/10/12 HSMP 2 years + Tier 1 3 years
Dependants = 3
Payment method: debit card
Acknowledgement letter received 12/10/12
Biometrics letter dated 10/12/12, received 15/10/12
Enrolled 18/12/12
Approval... Still waiting
BRP ......still waiting

Called HO on Monday 11/3/13 but was advised as application still under 6 months, no update can be provided.

Maliksahb · Post by **Maliksahb** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:29 am

Applied 02/10/12 HSMP 2 years + Tier 1 3 years
Dependants (FLR M) = 1
Payment method: Credit card
Acknowledgement letter received 12/10/12
Biometrics letter dated 01/12/12, received 5/12/12
Bio Enrolled 07/12/12
Dependant Bio Received: 23/01/2013, Given 24/01/2013
BRP Approval... 15 May 2013 (dated 13 May 2013)
Dependant FLR (M) Approval ......still waiting

I got ILR after 7 and 1/2 months.

cpf · Post by **cpf** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:30 pm

Still waiting.. I don’t know why the G’ment cannot intervene here?. This is really unfair for us...

gmx · Post by **gmx** » Thu Mar 21, 2013 9:57 am

cpf wrote:Still waiting.. I don’t know why the G’ment cannot intervene here?. This is really unfair for us...

I think they're trying => Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration - http://icinspector.independent.gov.uk/

But I'm not sure what UKBA is doing with regards to the reports findings

Fasm74 · Post by **Fasm74** » Tue Mar 26, 2013 2:11 am

Have been a silent reader and had the good news today. Happy to share the timelines

Type of application: SET(M)
Date Applied: 24/10/2012
Type of payment: Credit-Card
Date of biometric letter received: 1/12/2012
Date of biometric enrolment: same day
Date of approval: 21/03/2013 (Awaiting BRP)

Thanks to this forum's members who posted their timelines.

gmx · Post by **gmx** » Tue Mar 26, 2013 9:31 am

Congrats Fasm74!

Fasm74 wrote:Have been a silent reader and had the good news today. Happy to share the timelines

Type of application: SET(M)
Date Applied: 24/10/2012
Type of payment: Credit-Card
Date of biometric letter received: 1/12/2012
Date of biometric enrolment: same day
Date of approval: 21/03/2013 (Awaiting BRP)

Thanks to this forum's members who posted their timelines.

Fasm74 · Post by **Fasm74** » Tue Mar 26, 2013 11:44 am

gmx wrote:Congrats Fasm74!

Fasm74 wrote:Have been a silent reader and had the good news today. Happy to share the timelines

Type of application: SET(M)
Date Applied: 24/10/2012
Type of payment: Credit-Card
Date of biometric letter received: 1/12/2012
Date of biometric enrolment: same day
Date of approval: 21/03/2013 (Awaiting BRP)

Thanks to this forum's members who posted their timelines.

Thanks gmx.

samriti2u · Post by **samriti2u** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 2:03 pm

Any SET(O)- Tier1 approvals this week?

gmx · Post by **gmx** » Wed Apr 03, 2013 3:08 pm

Nothing yet.

Your timeline is similar to mine.

Are you thinking of writing a letter to UKBA next week?

samriti2u wrote:Any SET(O)- Tier1 approvals this week?

samriti2u · Post by **samriti2u** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 12:54 pm

Yes, I am planning to write and post next week.

gmx · Post by **gmx** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 1:10 pm

I am also thinking to do the same.

Do you know the best address to send it to? Croydon or Liverpool?

samriti2u wrote:Yes, I am planning to write and post next week.

cpf · Post by **cpf** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:03 pm

My timeline is similar to gmx and samriti2u. It will be 6 months for next week. Do you think writing to local MP would be a good idea?

lolfine · Post by **lolfine** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:29 pm

Just wondering you might answer my question. I am in Tier 2 since November 2009 and i will be illegible for ILR in Oct/Nov 2014.
I am working with same employer since Jan 2008 but before my Tier 2 i was on PSW can i apply for ILR as i worked full time and paid tax with same employer since Jan 2008 it over 5 years.
I mean PSW (1.8 Years) + Tier 2 (3.5 Years) = Total time 5.3 Years

cheshireindian · Post by **cheshireindian** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:16 pm

gmx wrote:I am also thinking to do the same.

Do you know the best address to send it to? Croydon or Liverpool?

samriti2u wrote:Yes, I am planning to write and post next week.

For SET (O) applications try Liverpool. I called them earlier this week to enquire saying my company wanted me to travel; they said since it had not been 6 months yet they could not advise over the phone but suggested I write to Liverpool office and request them.

gmx · Post by **gmx** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:54 pm

Thanks a lot, cheshireindian!

Now I need to find out the correct address to send it to. They seem to have different addresses at Liverpool

cheshireindian wrote:
gmx wrote:I am also thinking to do the same.

Do you know the best address to send it to? Croydon or Liverpool?

samriti2u wrote:Yes, I am planning to write and post next week.
For SET (O) applications try Liverpool. I called them earlier this week to enquire saying my company wanted me to travel; they said since it had not been 6 months yet they could not advise over the phone but suggested I write to Liverpool office and request them.

cheshireindian · Post by **cheshireindian** » Fri Apr 05, 2013 5:38 am

It should be on your acknowledgement letter that they sent you.

gmx wrote:Thanks a lot, cheshireindian!

Now I need to find out the correct address to send it to. They seem to have different addresses at Liverpool

cheshireindian wrote:
gmx wrote:I am also thinking to do the same.

Do you know the best address to send it to? Croydon or Liverpool?

samriti2u wrote:Yes, I am planning to write and post next week.
For SET (O) applications try Liverpool. I called them earlier this week to enquire saying my company wanted me to travel; they said since it had not been 6 months yet they could not advise over the phone but suggested I write to Liverpool office and request them.

Maliksahb · Post by **Maliksahb** » Fri Apr 05, 2013 2:47 pm

I have recently sent a complain to UKBA Cheif exective and also my local MP because my application is with UKBA more then 6 months now. I don't know what the hell services they are providing to us.

I think anyone who are being treated like this please speak out now.

gmx · Post by **gmx** » Fri Apr 05, 2013 3:07 pm

I am going to do that as soon as my 6-month is up and still no outcome

For those interested, someone has made a FoI request for SET(O) Oct applicants

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ ... cations_in

Maliksahb wrote:I have recently sent a complain to UKBA Cheif exective and also my local MP because my application is with UKBA more then 6 months now. I don't know what the hell services they are providing to us.

I think anyone who are being treated like this please speak out now.

barua · Post by **barua** » Fri Apr 05, 2013 10:40 pm

Hello friends,
I applied for tier 1 ILR 5 year SET O on 2nd October 2012. Had biometrics done on dec 20th. I haven't heard anything yet.
And my Indian passport is expiring in 45 days. I am getting worried. What's my situation?
I'm in no hurry to travel, so will this expiry date impact decision on my ILR?
If I get ILR after passport expiry date, can I apply for new Indian passport being in UK or do I have to travel back to India to apply for renewal?
I am confused, please advise what's the best thing to do now?
Anyone in similar situation?
Thanks ,
Mrs Barua

Maliksahb · Post by **Maliksahb** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:50 am

barua wrote:Hello friends,
I applied for tier 1 ILR 5 year SET O on 2nd October 2012. Had biometrics done on dec 20th. I haven't heard anything yet.
And my Indian passport is expiring in 45 days. I am getting worried. What's my situation?
I'm in no hurry to travel, so will this expiry date impact decision on my ILR?
If I get ILR after passport expiry date, can I apply for new Indian passport being in UK or do I have to travel back to India to apply for renewal?
I am confused, please advise what's the best thing to do now?
Anyone in similar situation?
Thanks ,
Mrs Barua

You don't need to travel back to India for your new passport that you can get from Indian embassy in UK and your set O application ILR visa will be on BRP card not on the passport. I have applied for ILR at 2nd Oct 2012 and still waiting but recently i complain to UKBA CEO and MP and waiting for their response.

gmx · Post by **gmx** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:29 am

Hi Maliksahb,

Did you send yours by post or e-mail?

Thanks

Maliksahb wrote:I have recently sent a complain to UKBA Cheif exective and also my local MP because my application is with UKBA more then 6 months now. I don't know what the hell services they are providing to us.

I think anyone who are being treated like this please speak out now.

Maliksahb · Post by **Maliksahb** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 11:15 am

gmx wrote:Hi Maliksahb,

Did you send yours by post or e-mail?

Thanks

Maliksahb wrote:I have recently sent a complain to UKBA Cheif exective and also my local MP because my application is with UKBA more then 6 months now. I don't know what the hell services they are providing to us.

I think anyone who are being treated like this please speak out now.

I have Sent my complain by post by following the link expedite template
(https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=75f30851 ... BQehoK1huM)

For sending complain to MP use http://www.writetothem.com/

Note: Please modify this expedite template according to your circumstances and then send it.

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