Thanks guys

Blackhole, I have no idea why it took so long as my husband's application was very straightforward. UKBA did not request any additional documents from us nor did they contact referees. I guess they are undertaking some random detailed checks for a small percentage of applications.

Thank you Oscar22

My husband's application timeline: Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC Date of application: 20 March 2011 Method of application: NCS Date of debit of fees: March 2011 (Don't remeber the exact date) Date of receipt of acknowledgement: March 2011 Date of receipt of approval: 23 February 2012 (Oh yes, t...

Finally after a long wait of 11 months my husband received his approval. Don't know why it took so long, but we got it in the end and that's all that matters.

Sam, that's interesting, my husband also applied through NCS as a spouse of BC. Anyway you can relax now and apply for the passport Good luck!

Big congratulations Sam! My husband applied two months before you and we are still waiting, hearing your good news made me feel better. Can you please tell me how did you apply - through NCS or by post?

Man_In_Barc wrote:UKBA
NW Region – Nationality Team
PO Box 306
Dept. 110
Liverpool
L2 0QN
That's the address Camellia.

Thank you.

Man_In_Barc wrote:Still waiting to hear from them after having written to UKBA.

Would you mind sharing to what address did you send the letter?

Have any of you waiting more than 6 months heard anything from UKBA?

I would also appreciate some advice as it's now more than 7 months since my husband applied.

My husband applied in March and we are still waiting. But I guess 99% of applications from that period has been already approved. Camellia, Have you or your husband ever called them to know why is it taking so long? We called them a month ago and it is still with a caseworker, since end of July :ro...

Camellia, hopefully he well hear from them in the next few days
best of luck for both of you.[/quote]

Thanks Simon

chocho wrote:thx, anyone else applied in April/May/June and still hasn't got his letter ?

My husband applied in March and we are still waiting. But I guess 99% of applications from that period has been already approved.

Man_In_Barc wrote:Having applied in end of april still awaiting.What do you want me to say?

I will cheer you up, my husband applied in the middle of March and we are still waiting. Patience is a virtue

theclumsywizard wrote:acknolwedgement received on 16th March!

still waiting for the approval. can anyone suggest what i should do? Thanks

So is my husband, his application was received on 14th March

Criteria :: HSMP(JR), 1 year ILR Type :: NCS, Hounslow Date of submission..........................18/11/2010 Date application received by UKBA....20/11/2010 Date of debit of credit card.........24/11/2010 Date of receipt of acknowledgement...30/11/2011 Date of receipt of approval..........PENDING ...

Yes guys, got my approval letter now. It took 12 weeks to come. So excited Applied via NCS on 14th March Got letter today dated 24th May They never used my Special delivery letter and send it back to me. Thank God that this wait is over now , and my prayers are with people who are waiting good luck...

CRITERIA - : EEA Spouse- automatic PR (5+1) NCS or Postal: POSTAL Date of submission or posting: 11/11/2010 HO received: 12/11/2010 Date of debit of debit/credit card: 17/11/2010 Date of receipt of acknowledgement dated 17/11/2010 Date of receipt of approval Date of Ceremony Date of appln. for pass...

He needs to send both (see page 15 of the guide).

Perhaps it depends a bit on the NCS you use. I would think they do save money as they send all the applications in a big packet, hence yours was sent on Monday. They should get sent my special delivery but its for you to ask NCS as to what they did! Regarding the number its easy to get it wrong whe...

Hi sid79, bierebaron, ferrarilondon, lionking007. i feel the as you guys my case was received on 2nd March and it bothers me everyday! Everday when i receive post through door, i feel here it is & then I get upset and depressed. Yes, the familiar sound when the post comes through and then big disap...

If you are a spouse of a British Citizen you can apply now if you meet all criteria:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/briti ... ofcitizen/

Spouses of EEA nationals can only apply for permanent residence (form EEA4) after 5 years.

True Glauco, that is the only thing I didn't like about the passport.

Glauco wrote:Camellia,
Has the delivery arrived yet? Let us know

Yes it did I wrote on the previous page already, it arrived just after I wrote a message to thank you for your "operator" tip