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by smshad
Sat Oct 18, 2014 10:36 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14897
Views: 4459606

Re: Approval Received 18/10/2014

Hi everyone, My wife's naturalization application is now approved, we received approval letter today. No email received for final approval. Applied on 16th August 2014 through Rutherglen Council (Glasgow). Fee deducted on 01st September 2014. Approval letter dated 11th October received on 18th Octob...
by smshad
Thu Oct 09, 2014 6:13 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14897
Views: 4459606

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Hi, Sorry for the late reply. I did not call HO neither I emailed them because I receive my approval in good time. Looking at the average time for last few months on this forum and from many who I know personally, I guessed the time period correctly. I would say 4-4.5 months is max time. i gave you ...
by smshad
Sat Oct 04, 2014 12:10 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14897
Views: 4459606

Approval Received 04/10/2014

Hi Everyone, (Eid Mubarak to brothers and sisters) I received approval for British citizenship today. It took exactly 4 months. Details: 10 years - Long residence ILR then 13 months stay on ILR. UK Master’s degree for English language requirement. Life in the UK test passed in 2012. Saturday 31st Ma...
by smshad
Tue Sep 30, 2014 8:07 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14897
Views: 4459606

Number to call for Naturalisation applications

Hi everyone,

I applied on 31/05/2014 and still waiting for approval.

Could someone please tell me which number to call for Naturalisation applications.

Thanks.
by smshad
Sat Aug 10, 2013 3:27 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 808777

Wife's ILR approved

Hi and Eid Mubarak to the forum. I just wanted to share good news regarding my wife’s ILR that was approved yesterday at Croydon PEO. She spent 3 years as Tier -1 General dependant and 2.5 months on FLR (M). It was very smooth and efficient process at Croydon. £100 booking fee was deducted from the ...
by smshad
Sat Aug 10, 2013 3:22 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years long residence applications
Replies: 22894
Views: 2737623

Wife's ILR approved

Hi and Eid Mubarak to the forum. I just wanted to share good news regarding my wife’s ILR that was approved yesterday at Croydon PEO. She spent 3 years as Tier -1 General dependant and 2.5 months on FLR (M). It was very smooth and efficient process at Croydon. £100 booking fee was deducted from the ...
by smshad
Sun Jul 28, 2013 4:00 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years long residence applications
Replies: 22894
Views: 2737623

Re: HI GURU'S THROUGH SOME LIGHT PLZ

Hi, English language requirement is must if someone is applying on FLR (M). You have to pass English language test or claim exemption through academic qualification taught in English otherwise application will be rejected. Some people may advise you that Life in the UK test fulfil the requirement of...
by smshad
Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:46 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 808777

Urgent advise needed. Passport validity six months rule

Hi everyone, I have booked in person appointment for my wife’s ILR at Croydon office on 9th August 2013 and I have already paid £100.00 booking fee. She was granted FLR (M) in June 2013. I have just realised that my wife’s passport will expire on 15 December, 2013 so we have less than six months val...
by smshad
Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:24 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)
Replies: 8894
Views: 1956850

Urgent advise needed. Passport validity six months rule

Hi everyone, I have booked in person appointment for my wife’s ILR at Croydon office on 9th August 2013 and I have already paid £100.00 booking fee. She was granted FLR (M) in June 2013. I have just realised that my wife’s passport will expire on 15 December, 2013 so we have less than six months val...
by smshad
Sat Jul 27, 2013 10:20 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years long residence applications
Replies: 22894
Views: 2737623

Urgent advise needed. Passport validity six months rule

Hi everyone, I have booked in person appointment for my wife’s ILR at Croydon office on 9th August 2013 and I have already paid £100.00 booking fee. She was granted FLR (M) in June 2013. I have just realised that my wife’s passport will expire on 15 December, 2013 so we have less than six months val...
by smshad
Sun Jul 07, 2013 9:29 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years long residence applications
Replies: 22894
Views: 2737623

Hi, Got your messages twice. I think there is a problem with the website. I replied to you this morning. MN1 is taking around three weeks, another friend of mine got his child MN1 yesterday in three weeks. Take care. Shad. To, member SMSHAD Did you receive my reply Reg MN1 form to your inbox, becaus...
by smshad
Fri Jul 05, 2013 9:24 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years long residence applications
Replies: 22894
Views: 2737623

Hi, I sent photocopy of my ILR Biometric for my wife's FLR(M). I had to travel so for my daughter's MN1 I also sent photo copies of my passport and ILR Biometric card attested by a local post office , they charge around £8 for 5 copies. By the time I came back from Pakistan her MN1 was approved with...
by smshad
Thu Jul 04, 2013 6:13 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years long residence applications
Replies: 22894
Views: 2737623

Hi, My wife's case was decided in almost 3.5 months, after a month of my approval. I applied on 12 August 2012 and wife on 11th Feb 2013. My ILR was approved on 1st May 2013 and my wife's FLR(M) was approved on 30th May 2013. As soon as I got my ILR we sent photocopy of my ILR Biometric card and the...
by smshad
Sun Jun 30, 2013 8:17 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years long residence applications
Replies: 22894
Views: 2737623

Re: Dependent Visa

Hi, Life in the UK test does not fulfil the requirement of English Language. English test is required or could be exempted if one has approved degree taught in English. If you follow FLR(M) Section 8 step by step you will find how English language requirement could be met and you will not find LIUK ...
by smshad
Sun Jun 30, 2013 6:08 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years long residence applications
Replies: 22894
Views: 2737623

Re: Dependent Visa

Hi, English language requirement is must if some one is applying on FLR(M). Please refer to FLR(M) application form page 29 SECTION 8 - ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT. I followed the FLR(M) requirement and my wife's visa got approved and my friend followed Solicitor's advise not to submit English test...
by smshad
Sun Jun 30, 2013 1:14 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years long residence applications
Replies: 22894
Views: 2737623

Re: Dependent Visa

Hi, Your wife can apply on FLR (M) under the old rule because she was present in the UK before 09th July 2012 on Tier -1 dependant visa. It is very clearly mentioned in the document below. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/news/soi-fam-mig.pdf See above document: STATEMENT OF I...
by smshad
Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:07 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)
Replies: 8894
Views: 1956850

£ 100.00 booking fee for same day applications.

Hi, I am going to book ILR SET (M) for my wife and noticed something new which I was not aware of. UKBA is now asking for £100 booking fee to be paid after making an appointment. Postal fee is £1051 and in person application fee is £1426. My question is that if this £100.00 will be adjusted from the...
by smshad
Sun Jun 30, 2013 9:05 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years long residence applications
Replies: 22894
Views: 2737623

£ 100.00 booking fee for same day applications.

Hi, I am going to book ILR SET (M) for my wife and noticed something new which I was not aware of. UKBA is now asking for £100 booking fee to be paid after making an appointment. Postal fee is £1051 and in person application fee is £1426. My question is that if this £100.00 will be adjusted from the...
by smshad
Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years long residence applications
Replies: 22894
Views: 2737623

ILR 10 years, wife’s FLR(M) and then daughter’s MN1 approved

Hi everyone, Thanks to All Mighthy Allah that things have progressed in right direction for me. I wanted to share because many on this forum are / will be on same situation. I got my ILR 10 years long stay on 01 May 2013 and my wife’s FLR(M) approved and then daughter’s MN1 approved on 20 June. Now ...
by smshad
Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:05 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 808777

Wife's FLR(M) approved.

Hi all, Want to share good news for my wife’s FLR (M) application. My ILR 10 years basis was approved on 02 May, 2013. Wife’s FLR (M) timeline. Application sent: 09 Feb 2013. Biometric invitation received: 13 Feb 2013. Biometric enrolled: 23 Feb 2013 Biometric invitation received again: 02 May and e...
by smshad
Mon May 13, 2013 12:27 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years long residence applications
Replies: 22894
Views: 2737623

Hi, I think this forum is to help each other. You need to consider that many people may not have Microsoft account or don't know at all how to update online spreadsheet. People are not forcing anyone to update the spread sheet but requesting if someone can do that. Talking about habits, you have a h...
by smshad
Thu May 02, 2013 7:33 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years long residence applications
Replies: 22894
Views: 2737623

Received my Passport and documents today

Hi everyone, By the grace of Almighty Allah, I have received my passport and documents back today. UKBA used the same return envelope that I provided. DX courier has not attempted to deliver the Biometric card yet but I contacted them to find out about the expected delivery date and they have not re...
by smshad
Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:13 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years long residence applications
Replies: 22894
Views: 2737623

Hi, Congratulations on your freedom. I am 11/08 applicant and still waiting. Could you please share email addresses and complaint emails that you sent to UKBA or any postal addresses, fax number. I complaint to my MP but not getting any positive response from him. Thanks. Good news finally! Ive been...
by smshad
Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:16 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years long residence applications
Replies: 22894
Views: 2737623

You are not alone my friend

Hi, You are not alone who is frustrated. There are thousands of us my friend. I applied on 11th August 2012 and still waiting. No immigration issues, no legal issues in last 10 years, no points, not a single fine but still waiting. Wrote to my MP on 16th March and he contacted UKBA & told me that my...
by smshad
Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:34 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years long residence applications
Replies: 22894
Views: 2737623

Re: At long last!

Hi, Congrats. Please share the contents of email and email addresses to which you sent the email Hi Guys, Was greeted with a pleasant surprise not too long ago when Courier brought my BRP from UKBA! God is great! I can't tell you how immensely delighted I am today. I have been following this forum s...
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