@Sulla Thanks for the swift reply/input. I totally agree. I think I'm out of options with this one. I just need to either get UK Permanent Residency (£3000) OR be prepared to leave the UK for 9-months (or more). My only hope is that somehow their announcement of "streamlining" the FBR improve their ...

I've just submitted my application to the FBR. I had it courier over from London to Dublin and they gave me an email response to acknowledge receipt of the application within 4-hours of the courier marking delivery. I'm keeping a keen eye on what others are writing on this wall/blog - because I'm in...