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Re: ILR approved

Post by k_alibaba » Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:01 am

AMH wrote:Mubaraka!!

Pleased to read your post
k_alibaba wrote:Alhamdolillah. With the kindness and blessing of Lord Almighty my ILR approved. Just received my documents with approval letter.
My prayers are with the ppls who're still waiting.
I would also like to say A Big thanks to all the members of this forum who always willing to help each others like a true friends and May Lord Almighty bless you all.
Just for info:
I applied on 3 sept, 2012 on set(o) 10 years.
Regards.
Thanks :)
Last edited by k_alibaba on Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:02 am, edited 1 time in total.

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Re: Fax Number for complaints

Post by AMH » Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:01 am

Very sorry to read sad news

The FAX no is 0870 336 9405

Hope this helps
zamiramin wrote:Hi All


I had a death in my family yesterday and I need to write to the UKBA to expedite my application. I have emailed the head of the UKBA as well as the Home Secretary



I applied on 15 September 2012 and provided biometrics on 29 November 2012 . I have now been in the queue for over 7 months. My MP has told me on Monday that my application has not been touched yet.

Does anyone know a number I can Fax to ask for my application to be expedited.

Thanks
7A8M6H

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Re: ILR approved

Post by AMH » Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:03 am

Have you expedite your application, if yes please advise by what means of communication
k_alibaba wrote:
AMH wrote:Mubaraka!!

Pleased to read your post
k_alibaba wrote:Alhamdolillah. With the kindness and blessing of Lord Almighty my ILR approved. Just received my documents with approval letter.
My prayers are with the ppls who're still waiting.
I would also like to say A Big thanks to all the members of this forum who always willing to help each others like a true friends and May Lord Almighty bless you all.
Just for info:
I applied on 3 sept, 2012 on set(o) 10 years.
Regards.
Thanks :)
7A8M6H

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Finally! Good luck to those still waiting

Post by wating2003 » Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:04 am

I have been a silent reader since I applied mine ILR.

Applied date: 3rd Sep 2012
Biometric done: 31/10/2012
Bio card received: 19/04/2013, dated 17/04/2014
Passport&docs: waiting

My case is very straight forward, 6yrs student+ 2yrs psw + 2 years student.
I called UKBA 1st time on 11/04/2013 and they said nothing had been sent out, then I emailed my MP after the call. MP's secretary replied and asked my postal address on 16/04/2013 and I called UKBA again with no luck.

those who are still waiting I think you will get yours soon!

PS: anyone know when I may apply for the uk passport based on current rules? Thanks a lot^^

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Still waiting

Post by missniu » Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:26 am

I finally wrote to the home secretary and UKBA CEO. I am freaking out that i did but i'm sure its worth a try.

I spoke to someone in the UKBA today and as usual, my application is still pending. She was nice though but she gave me a silly response.

I asked,

"Does this mean my application has not yet been allocated to a case worker"?

She replied,

"Once we receive all your documents, it is automatically allocated to a case worker"

I found this response strange because we are under the assumption that no caseworker is allocated.

Anyway, wish me luck.

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Re: ILR approved

Post by k_alibaba » Fri Apr 19, 2013 11:36 am

AMH wrote:Have you expedite your application, if yes please advise by what means of communication
k_alibaba wrote:
AMH wrote:Mubaraka!!

Pleased to read your post
k_alibaba wrote:Alhamdolillah. With the kindness and blessing of Lord Almighty my ILR approved. Just received my documents with approval letter.
My prayers are with the ppls who're still waiting.
I would also like to say A Big thanks to all the members of this forum who always willing to help each others like a true friends and May Lord Almighty bless you all.
Just for info:
I applied on 3 sept, 2012 on set(o) 10 years.
Regards.
Thanks :)
No I didn't expedite, but did sent email to ukba n my local mp after completion of 6 month plus but neither of them replied.

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Post by DRcfox » Fri Apr 19, 2013 12:10 pm

Ok, so I just found out that my case has now been given to a case worker but they cannot confirm a date of processing. How long does it usually take to process if its been given to a case worker? I remember asking before and someone said two hours but I was not sure?

Also....I found out from the lawyer that one of the reasons why there is such a backlog of July and August applications was because of the Olympics and that many case workers were being called off their desks to deal with boarder issues at the airport. The Olympics were a great success and we are all very grateful for their help ....so I am feeling a bit more empathetic towards their situation. It must also be very frustrating working in an office where the computer is constantly crashing on you.

Fingers crossed we will all here positive things from them soon.

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Post by TheGreenTea » Fri Apr 19, 2013 12:40 pm

DRcfox wrote:Ok, so I just found out that my case has now been given to a case worker but they cannot confirm a date of processing.
How did you find out if your case was allocated to a case worker?
(don't know about the processing time, but surely that's what they mean by "90% cases decided within 6 months"? i.e. from the day case worker received it! Hopefully, I am very wrong though. )

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Post by DRcfox » Fri Apr 19, 2013 2:00 pm

Well my MP assistant called the MP hotline and they told her the other day that the last time my case was looked at was on the 15th April and that was to log into the system that I was past the 6 month time period but had not been assigned a case worker. She received a phone call today that informed her I had been allocated to a case worker.

Possibly when you turn your application in there are a number of processes of case workers? One to put you into the system and decide whether you can do your biometrics and then a final analysis of the case? I have no idea to be honest but when the assistant called the other day it hadn't had one and today it does?

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Post by TheGreenTea » Fri Apr 19, 2013 2:29 pm

My feeling is that there is the following approach:
1. take the payment
2. send the application to the corresponding department.
3. log you into the system
4. request biometrics
Black hole
5. once biometrics received assign to case team
6. assign to case worker

I don't know when UKBA actually looks at the application to determine e.g. that you actually sent the correct form - perhaps before biometrics invitation?

But maybe it is their approach, wait until the deadline (6 months) and then assign it to case worker?

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Final BRP Card Arrived

Post by Hyper-PK » Fri Apr 19, 2013 3:05 pm

Hi guys just let you know that my BRP card was redelivered today by DX courier since I was not at home yesterday. (Was requested redelivery online www.thedx.co.uk/delivery)

So for me all done and dusted for now except wife FLR and meet you guys next year if still alive. I have seen some wonderful people on this forum, especially Damanisshallo, Sanju9 and etc who are always here to help anyone. I really admire their time and effort.

Once again congratulations to who have received their ILR and Best of Luck for the people who are still waiting (I will suggest keep knocking the door until you don’t get response, MP,emails, FAX UKBA, etc). I will still keep an eye on this forum

Regards

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Help,,,,,My wife flr(m)

Post by mer3090 » Fri Apr 19, 2013 4:39 pm

Hi guys,

I was wondering if anyone else has experienced same situation as me::

I have received me ilr 2 weeks ago and all my documents are back since I applied fl(m) for my wife at the same time, her documents are also back with mine but there is no visa no biometric for wife.

we have been waiting for two weeks in case they might have sent it separately but still we have not received anything. I called ukba and they checked her reference number and said her application is still in progress but how is that possible as all her documents are sent back to me?

Did anyone get into this situation and what should I do now?

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Post by Izno » Fri Apr 19, 2013 6:35 pm

hello ,

So when will the case worker do those Background checks ...as according to UKBA this process takes time to get responses back from other govt dept !!

TheGreenTea wrote:My feeling is that there is the following approach:
1. take the payment
2. send the application to the corresponding department.
3. log you into the system
4. request biometrics
Black hole
5. once biometrics received assign to case team
6. assign to case worker

I don't know when UKBA actually looks at the application to determine e.g. that you actually sent the correct form - perhaps before biometrics invitation?

But maybe it is their approach, wait until the deadline (6 months) and then assign it to case worker?

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Post by essentialSalt » Fri Apr 19, 2013 7:33 pm

There is no point in speculating how the home office works. They have to do what they do. The opacity of the process is a problem as acknowledged by the home secretary as well, but there is absolutely nothing one can do (other than making noises) to fasten the process or make the process more transparent.

The home office is also walking on the tight rope. The overall objective is to deter further applications so that the overall number of applications is reduced. They can do this by a) making application requirements tighter, much tighter than before, b) making the application process so opaque such that no one wants to apply and/or c) approving only a certain number of applications a months/quarter/year (this isn't a cap - it's a simple but purposeful delay).

I hate to say it, but I personally support the home office making it difficult for international students (and I would say the EU as well) to enrol on obscure courses at some college that we haven't even heard of. Those students only realise that they have made a mistake/wasted a year after they arrive in the UK. The licensing, in my judgment, has to be even tighter and should be given to reputable 6th form colleges and universities that award qualifications that help those oversea and EU students reach their goals (and have better life). I don't think an undergraduate/postgraduate qualification from a local college (perhaps validated by some university) or some obscure university (if any) no UK student wants to attend actually helps those students in the labour market here or back home. Even in one of good universities, there are courses only a few UK students attend (not just for financial reasons) and rely on the oversea and EU students to maintain lecturers and administrators. MBA in a non-reputable school is a good example.

There are 40 higher education institutions in London and qualifications from some of these universities make it so much easier for us to do what we want to do in our life. Qualifications from others probably make no difference despite the tuition fees. There are many specialist colleges in London as well.

At the same time, the home office has to make sure that every application is treated fairly and promptly. Legitimate applications need to be approved as soon as possible. These operational requirements need to be balanced with their objective/promise/order from the ministers to reduce the overall immigration.

The more you think about it, the more powerless you feel (as an applicant). I understand everyone's frustration and I myself used to think that way. But why don't we focus on things we can control?

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Re: Letter

Post by andie_83 » Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:13 pm

Hi,

Your letter reads great.
Hopefully it will bring you good results soon :)
DRcfox wrote:Andie_83

I decided to write a letter to Teresa May, Rob Whiteman, the Home Office and cc's my MP. My MP's assistant (who is very helpful) was able to find out today that they only acknowledged my application being over six months on the 15th April....when really it would have been on the 31 Feb. Not sure if this is a good sign or a bad sign. Anyway, I thought I would provide a copy of the letter I sent if it might helps others.

Dear Teresa May,
I am writing to you regarding the UKBA and the serious delays (nearly 8 months) with my Indefinite Leave to Remain application. I am not one to complain but, after watching the Channel 4 program UKBA Uncovered, I was so distressed by the state of the UKBA I felt it necessary to voice my concern. I have been corresponding with my local MP NAME regarding my case and he has sent a letter on my behalf regarding the progress of my application. I have also written a personal letter to the head case worker along with two faxes.

Details of my application:
UKBA Ref. No. :
Application Type: SET (O) Applied from within the UK
Application Date: 31 Aug 2012
Main Applicant: NAME D.O.B. , Nationality:
Biometric Enrolment Date: 1 Nov 2012
6 Months wait period completed on 31th February 2013; 7 Months wait period completed on 31th March 2013

My Concerns:
1. Applications made after mine have received a decision while my application has not been allocated to a case worker. UKBA promises that they process applications in the order they are received and this clearly has not happened in my case.

2. UKBA has seriously delayed my application processing beyond their published service standards. This is due to maladministration at UKBA and no fault of my own. This lack of transparency has caused me tremendous mental stress and has prevented me from visiting my partner, my grandmother, and applying for jobs.

3. I was also surprised to see how many other government departments are being affected by the lack of competency of the UKBA. MPs should be focused on solving their constituencies’ and the country’s bigger problems and not having to deal on a daily basis with the failures of this department. Allocating the responsibility to other departments such as Enforcement does not solve the problem but only embeds the issues deeper. To see the UKBA workers laughing about this on the undercover video was quite upsetting.

4. Although dividing cases into a range of difficulty is a good idea, I believe it is too late. I think there needs to be a major government intervention to process the 50,000+ backlog cases and a fundamental transformation of the department is needed. The fact that the show highlighted that nothing has actually changed since the Easter deadline was disturbing.

Please can you provide me with a clear timeline for the processing of my application and clarity about my other concerns? These 50,000+ cases are PEOPLE; people who have paid approximately £1000 for the UKBA to uphold their responsibility. In any other industry, when a deadline is set, you do what is necessary to meet it. That may mean sleepless nights and long weekends but lawyers, doctors, bankers, stockbrokers, sales associates, and students all have to meet their deadlines and thus should the UKBA!

Sleepless in Richmond,

NAME

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:)

Post by andie_83 » Fri Apr 19, 2013 9:26 pm

Dear All,

I received my biometrics card yesterday, just a day after receiving my passport back.
I didn't know the residence permit will come with a 10 years expiry date but well..it's ok. So now I can rest in peace until next year that I apply for citizenship.

Also, the biometrics had written April 16th as approval date so I am sure my documents got reviewed after I wrote the e-mail to Theresa May and the rest. I would suggest everyone who has been waiting for around 8 months does this, but I would discourage anyone who has been waiting just 6 or 7 months otherwise their mailboxes would become as cluttered as UKBA and perhaps even create a backlog there lol.... so let's use them wisely!

I will be checking now and then this forum. If anyone think I can be of help please send me a private message and I will try to help if possible.

All I can say is it felt great to see my biometrics saying I am a permanent resident. I came to this country penniless and very young. I remember I used to work at a small coffee place and when sitting I was asked what I wanted to do. I said I wanted to study at a good university and do something for myself in research. Everyone laughed at me (even a member of my family) and told me "impossible" the fees are too high and that I dream too much.

All I can say is that young girl worked hard and not only managed to pay the high overseas fees in one of their top universities but now is about to teach at one.....and seeing my biometrics made me remember all my journey.

To everyone, keep complaining, keep working hard, your permits will come.

Best of lucks.

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Post by DRcfox » Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:47 pm

Thanks Andie_83

Funny that we have a very similar story...minus mine was a retail shop and not a coffee shop. Best of luck to you!

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Re: :)

Post by dreamfriend » Sat Apr 20, 2013 1:22 am

andie_83 wrote:Dear All,

I received my biometrics card yesterday, just a day after receiving my passport back.
I didn't know the residence permit will come with a 10 years expiry date but well..it's ok. So now I can rest in peace until next year that I apply for citizenship.

Also, the biometrics had written April 16th as approval date so I am sure my documents got reviewed after I wrote the e-mail to Theresa May and the rest. I would suggest everyone who has been waiting for around 8 months does this, but I would discourage anyone who has been waiting just 6 or 7 months otherwise their mailboxes would become as cluttered as UKBA and perhaps even create a backlog there lol.... so let's use them wisely!

I will be checking now and then this forum. If anyone think I can be of help please send me a private message and I will try to help if possible.

All I can say is it felt great to see my biometrics saying I am a permanent resident. I came to this country penniless and very young. I remember I used to work at a small coffee place and when sitting I was asked what I wanted to do. I said I wanted to study at a good university and do something for myself in research. Everyone laughed at me (even a member of my family) and told me "impossible" the fees are too high and that I dream too much.

All I can say is that young girl worked hard and not only managed to pay the high overseas fees in one of their top universities but now is about to teach at one.....and seeing my biometrics made me remember all my journey.

To everyone, keep complaining, keep working hard, your permits will come.

Best of lucks.

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Re: :)

Post by digitalrev » Sat Apr 20, 2013 6:07 am

Congrats andie
andie_83 wrote:Dear All,

I received my biometrics card yesterday, just a day after receiving my passport back.
I didn't know the residence permit will come with a 10 years expiry date but well..it's ok. So now I can rest in peace until next year that I apply for citizenship.

Also, the biometrics had written April 16th as approval date so I am sure my documents got reviewed after I wrote the e-mail to Theresa May and the rest. I would suggest everyone who has been waiting for around 8 months does this, but I would discourage anyone who has been waiting just 6 or 7 months otherwise their mailboxes would become as cluttered as UKBA and perhaps even create a backlog there lol.... so let's use them wisely!

I will be checking now and then this forum. If anyone think I can be of help please send me a private message and I will try to help if possible.

All I can say is it felt great to see my biometrics saying I am a permanent resident. I came to this country penniless and very young. I remember I used to work at a small coffee place and when sitting I was asked what I wanted to do. I said I wanted to study at a good university and do something for myself in research. Everyone laughed at me (even a member of my family) and told me "impossible" the fees are too high and that I dream too much.

All I can say is that young girl worked hard and not only managed to pay the high overseas fees in one of their top universities but now is about to teach at one.....and seeing my biometrics made me remember all my journey.

To everyone, keep complaining, keep working hard, your permits will come.

Best of lucks.

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Re: Fax Number for complaints

Post by saanju9 » Sat Apr 20, 2013 9:54 am

zamiramin wrote:Hi All


I had a death in my family yesterday and I need to write to the UKBA to expedite my application. I have emailed the head of the UKBA as well as the Home Secretary



I applied on 15 September 2012 and provided biometrics on 29 November 2012 . I have now been in the queue for over 7 months. My MP has told me on Monday that my application has not been touched yet.

Does anyone know a number I can Fax to ask for my application to be expedited.

Thanks
Did u let your MP know. Give him evidence, for him to forward it to UKBA... Hopefully that should help...My MP said this to me, but the very next day I had my approval letter and BRP card... luckily Grandma is ok.. So I didn't travelled

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Re: Fax Number for complaints

Post by zamiramin » Sat Apr 20, 2013 10:10 am

saanju9 wrote:
zamiramin wrote:Hi All


I had a death in my family yesterday and I need to write to the UKBA to expedite my application. I have emailed the head of the UKBA as well as the Home Secretary



I applied on 15 September 2012 and provided biometrics on 29 November 2012 . I have now been in the queue for over 7 months. My MP has told me on Monday that my application has not been touched yet.

Does anyone know a number I can Fax to ask for my application to be expedited.

Thanks
Did u let your MP know. Give him evidence, for him to forward it to UKBA... Hopefully that should help...My MP said this to me, but the very next day I had my approval letter and BRP card... luckily Grandma is ok.. So I didn't travelled
Saanju , thank you for that . I emailed Rob Whiteman and his PA tried to get it expedited. Im not hopeful though as she sent the standard response but said i do qualify. I will update my MP as well.

Its pretty dire that despite having waited 7 months i still have to request expedition.

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SET - O (10 years) - FLR-m

Post by DB12 » Sat Apr 20, 2013 11:54 am

Hi All,
I received my biometric card & Passport etc on 15th April following 8 & half months of wait unfortunately my luck was a week behind as I had to post my wife's application (FLR-M) on 5th April. just to share with you here is my wife's application time line.

Application posted - 5th April 13
Acknowledgement - 15th April 13
Biometric letter - 19th April 13 (dated 16th April)
Biometrics submitted - 20th April 13
passport & DOCs received - Awaiting
Biometric CARD - Awaiting.

interesting fact is it took only two weeks for biometrics request where as in my case It took more that 3months.

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Re: SET - O (10 years) - FLR-m

Post by Rensal » Sat Apr 20, 2013 12:33 pm

DB12 wrote:Hi All,
I received my biometric card & Passport etc on 15th April following 8 & half months of wait unfortunately my luck was a week behind as I had to post my wife's application (FLR-M) on 5th April. just to share with you here is my wife's application time line.

Application posted - 5th April 13
Acknowledgement - 15th April 13
Biometric letter - 19th April 13 (dated 16th April)
Biometrics submitted - 20th April 13
passport & DOCs received - Awaiting
Biometric CARD - Awaiting.

interesting fact is it took only two weeks for biometrics request where as in my case It took more that 3months.



hi there,

did you send your originals back to UKBA for your wife's application?

thanks

R

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Post by pisces_kid » Sat Apr 20, 2013 12:44 pm

prettyzkj wrote:I have got reply from my MP today, she enlosed the feedback from UKBA:

“Thank you for your enquiry in respect of your constituent XX. Firstly I apologise that you have not had a response to your enquiry of 28 February 2013. I have however looked into the case of Mr XX and I can confirm the following:

Mr XX currently has leave to remain in the UK as a spouse until 17 October 2013. (my current VISA is going to expired on 13 May 2013 not 17 October 2013) .Applicant’s are advised that they should submit any further applications for leave to remain in the UK prior to the expiry of their current leave. Mr XX , however submitted his application on 22 August 2012. Applicants cannot have two forms of leave running concurrently i.e) as a spouse and also under the long residency rules.(i was successful got my T1(G) dependens visa when my PSW still vaild in 6 months)
Mr XX's application will therefore not be considered until closer to the date that his leave to remain expires. The reasons being that his circumstances now may be different to those prevalent at the time his current leave to remain expires.

I am out of word !!! so angry !! pls anyone can help me to feedback to UKBA to fight back.
It is not a further leave to remain application (FLR), it is a settlement application SET(0)
You have right to say this is tot
ally wrong.

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Distractions!!

Post by Savali » Sat Apr 20, 2013 2:49 pm

BOOM! I guess that gives it away! Funny thing is, last night I sent off the letter of complaint to Teresa May et al, wasn't really expecting much for at least a week, so when my doorbell went at 10am today I ignored it initially but when I eventually caught up with the postman halfway down the street, boy was I glad to see that A4 envelope! My letter is dated 18th, still waiting for BRP but for now I'm in dreamland, running around in the sunny garden, going to be a messy night!!

A word to those still waiting, try and have a distraction to stop you from dwelling on this thing. I'm from an IT background. I was made redundant in Dec so the past 4 months have been quite hard but I've kept busy studying and just pursuing other interests. Don't let the waiting be the focus of your life.

Thank you to every contributor to this forum, we all help to keep each other sane! Will update when my BRP checks in.

PS: My username, Savali, is old Polynesian for patience...above all else, be patient. It will come...

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