Here is my timeline updated.

Hi everyone, I don't even know where to start with my situation. Got 3 applications rejected as invalid now I'm an overstayer and had to spend money with solicitor to write me a representation letter to attach to my application basically begging them to consider it, as the circumstances which led me...

I just wanted to reinforce for anyone who is going to apply from now: Please make sure your SET form is the latest updated one available on the UKBA website. I just called them today to find out that they are again rejecting my application as invalid and issuing me with a refund, but this time it i...

I'm extremely happy for you guys that have been waiting all this time and got your BRP or at least your docs back, which unfortunately me and others that just applied in July will have to go through. @Subtle - I applied on 02/07/14 and as I paid by cheque, the didn't take the payment til 09/07/14. S...

Finally the payment for my application was taken. Of course, after I paid by cheque! I will never trust Nationwide Credit Card ever again. I've been this morning to Citizen Advice Bureau and they were really helpful in regards to my credit card injustice with me. Now Ive contacted the Financial Ombu...

Hello Everyone, Congratulations for the February/March applications! My situation is a little bit more delicate than yours, I bet. My spouse visa was due to expire on 01/06/14, so I sent my first application on 28/05/14, which was returned as invalid as my (excuse my French) facing credit card refus...

My solicitor just informed me that each case is handled by different caseworkers and the processing time depends on how fast the caseworker handles your application. 14 weeks is an average time for processing these days. He has also informed me that an application he filed after mine has already go...

Ram_R wrote:Guys I have received my documents as well, letter said BRP should arrive in next 7 days. I have applied on 23rd Jan

I'm so relieved for you! Congratulations!

That't brilliant news guys! I'm so happy they are sorting our applications! It was about time, wasn't it? Congratulations Putney and Piranyadi!!!

Thank you all very much, all of you guys! I'm thrilled that I got it so soon, because to be honest with you me and my husband we weren't expecting it at all for the fact that our application only would complete 6 months on the 18th July. So we were already frustrated because of this, but at least we...

Guys, I'm here with good news about my application, which took 5 months to be completed: Docs sent to HO: 18/01/12 Ack. Letter: Lost by Royal Mail Biometrics letter arrived: 20/02/12 Biometrics taken-Sheffield PEO: 28/02/12 Docs arrived: 08/06/2012 Biometric Card: 08/06/2012 (dated 01/06/2012) Visa ...

For all other guys just don't worry too much about it, UKBA is probably behind due to workloads and it will take up to 5-6 months before you get a decision (sorry to be pessimistic). You're right. Unfortunately nothing can be done until they go through all that backlog. I'm so frustrated that I can...

Hi guys, Apparently the UKBA website says that you should not contact them to check the progress of your application unless they have been in receipt of your documents for 6 months. However, I think you can request them to expedite the visa process in case of bereavement, sickness etc if you have d...

Thank you so much for this information Richman! Very helpful! Now we know why when we call the UKBA they say that there's no information to be given... Hi guys just came across this info and thought of sharing it. It was posted end of February 2012; It is currently taking an extra two months for app...

Just a brief update, I contacted my Mp in house of common and voice Out my frustration in regards of my application and also in regards of my family not attending my Late daddy two years memorial service, reading of his WILL and Inheritance because of ukba withholding my document. He contact ukba, ...

I'm waiting since 28th Feb, that it's when I submitted my biometrics.

Unfortunately, it's not what we wanted to hear:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18068654

"Service disruption at public enquiry offices 04 May 2012 Our public enquiry offices (PEOs) have experienced disruption over the past few weeks. We are working hard to ensure that we return to a normal service as quickly as we can. If you have been affected by the technical problems at one of our PE...

Here's mine: Docs. sent: 12/03/12 Ack. Letter issued: 15/03/12 Ack. Letter received: 20/03/12 Biometrics letter issued: 23/03/12 Biometrics letter received & enrolled: 28/03/12 Docs arrived: Waiting..... Biometric Card: Waiting..... Visa Type : FLR(M) for spouse Visa From: Tier 4 Student A bit worr...

Hi billnome, No, I haven't heard a thing til today. And what I don't understand is that some here applied after us and already got everything. It's really confusing... I'm getting depressed too... I been waiting since jan.. Applied in Jan, Biometric 16th Feb.... Rest just waiting>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>...

Hi billnome, No, I haven't heard a thing til today. And what I don't understand is that some here applied after us and already got everything. It's really confusing... I'm getting depressed too... I been waiting since jan.. Applied in Jan, Biometric 16th Feb.... Rest just waiting>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>...

Congratulations, leopold! my lawyer just called me and told me that my documents have arrived but theres no letter in there saying wether irs been approoved or not but said he thinks that bio metrics card will come in 7 days is any one here in similar situation like documents have been delivered but...

Mine didn't even come. I only received the Biometric letter. Hope you get yours soon.

auzaman wrote:Hi All,
I applied for flr (m) for my wife on 7th March and the special delivery was received by HO on 10th of April but still have not received any acknowledgement letter...any one in similar situation?

I'm Brazilian. What about you?

billnome wrote:Hi
My visa was tier 4 as well. I been living with my wife for past 2 years, my son is a year okd. But I applied late, I provide them all evidence. Let c what happened. What is ur nationality

Hi billnome, Your timeline is quite similar to mine because I also applied on the 18th Jan and til today im still waiting. So I don't know what is going on with the UKBA, because anniecc applied after us and fortunatelly she's already got everything back. So i'm starting to think that they give prio...