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by ijaz.ahmed
Thu Jun 19, 2014 11:27 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9510
Views: 1928107

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Applications Submitted : 15 May 2014 (via post office service) Any Sms/letter acknowledgment : Never Inquired online: 3rd June 2014 Response email received: 6th June 2014 (Confirming that my application was received at Belfast center on 20th may) Interview letter received: 11th June 2014 (dated 09t...
by ijaz.ahmed
Thu Jun 19, 2014 11:25 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Not a great passport interview experience - doomed
Replies: 11
Views: 878

Re: Not a great passport interview experience - doomed

Update!
Guys I've just received my passport as well.. :)
So total elapsed time about a month since applied on 15th may.
best of luck all of the rest.
by ijaz.ahmed
Wed Jun 18, 2014 10:53 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR success @ Croydon (Today) an Intresting episode :)
Replies: 24
Views: 3921

Re: ILR success @ Croydon (Today) an Intresting episode :)

I don't know why but I just wanted to come back this my old(1.5 years) post to encourage you all on this stage yet.

Don't give up keep going I've got my passport today and you will get yours as well... there are just few more hurdles.

best of luck all of you :)
by ijaz.ahmed
Wed Jun 18, 2014 10:48 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Not a great passport interview experience - doomed
Replies: 11
Views: 878

Re: Not a great passport interview experience - doomed

God much relived now ..

Thanks everyone whoever helped and said kind words , "I got passport printing SMS just now this morning" .. :wink:
No wonder I'm a serial moron :D ( I don't mean it actually)

I wish everyone all the best.
by ijaz.ahmed
Wed Jun 18, 2014 10:44 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9510
Views: 1928107

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Applications Submitted : 15 May 2014 (via post office service) Any Sms/letter acknowledgment : Never Inquired online: 3rd June 2014 Response email received: 6th June 2014 (Confirming that my application was received at Belfast center on 20th may) Interview letter received: 11th June 2014 (dated 09t...
by ijaz.ahmed
Tue Jun 17, 2014 10:07 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Not a great passport interview experience - doomed
Replies: 11
Views: 878

Not a great passport interview experience - doomed

Stressed! I believe I've screwed My passport interview this morning! I think I've been absolutely stupid took this interview so light to attend and did't bother to memorize my addresses beyond 5 years back. All the standard questions about name,job,credit cards went fine. BUT she was keen to find ou...
by ijaz.ahmed
Tue Jun 17, 2014 9:49 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9510
Views: 1928107

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

I had a rubbish passport interview this morning I think I'm doomed

http://www.immigrationboards.com/britis ... 66783.html

Any idea what happens if you fail?
by ijaz.ahmed
Wed Jun 11, 2014 1:39 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9510
Views: 1928107

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

I think today's passport office beef on media has greased up the processing so My lazy idle timeline got a move as well Applications Submitted : 15 May 2014 (via post office service) Any Sms/letter acknowledgment : Never Inquired online: 3rd June 2014 (via https://www.gov.uk/track-passport-applicati...
by ijaz.ahmed
Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:35 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: How to check visa application status
Replies: 1
Views: 425

Re: How to check visa application status

I manged to speak with them please find details here

http://www.immigrationboards.com/immigr ... 66359.html

Thanks
by ijaz.ahmed
Tue Jun 10, 2014 11:33 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: strange visa status"Nobody touched case yet" 5mths passed
Replies: 3
Views: 418

strange visa status"Nobody touched case yet" 5mths passed

Hi all, I contacted UK & visa immigration today on the phone number 0044 1243 218 119. The respected lady told me unfortunately no one has (bothered to) work on your Mrs visa application since it was received about 5 months ago in January 2014. This is so irresponsible and painful.And all she can do...
by ijaz.ahmed
Tue Jun 10, 2014 10:00 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: How to check visa application status
Replies: 1
Views: 425

How to check visa application status

Hi all, Does anybody has idea how should I find status of my wife's visa application over 5 months now ? applied on 26th Jan 14 at Lahore but no response yet? Even the website which was suppose to reveal the status is down https://www.vfsglobal.org/ukg-passporttracking/applicanttrackstatus1.aspx?Dat...
by ijaz.ahmed
Tue Jun 10, 2014 9:59 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)
Replies: 25524
Views: 1501333

Re: Spousal Visa Application - Pakistan (Timeline Only)

Hi all, Does anybody has any idea how should I find status of my wife's visa application over 5 months now ? applied on 26th Jan 14 at Lahore but no response yet? Even the website which was suppose to reveal the status is down https://www.vfsglobal.org/ukg-passporttracking/applicanttrackstatus1.aspx...
by ijaz.ahmed
Thu Apr 03, 2014 9:17 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14883
Views: 4447868

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

I've just received an email (reply for 23rd Feb Query) as below Dear Mr Ahmed, Your application has been approved, you will hear from the team in due course. Admin Officer 07, North West Responder Hub Customer Service Improvement Directorate Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration I'm being little ex...
by ijaz.ahmed
Thu Apr 03, 2014 9:16 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: February 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 513
Views: 26739

Re: February 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

I've just received an email (reply for 23rd Feb Query) as below Dear Mr Ahmed, Your application has been approved, you will hear from the team in due course. Admin Officer 07, North West Responder Hub Customer Service Improvement Directorate Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration I'm being little ex...
by ijaz.ahmed
Fri Mar 28, 2014 2:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: February 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 513
Views: 26739

Re: February 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

I've just received an email (reply for 23rd Feb Query) as below Dear Mr Ahmed, Your application has been approved, you will hear from the team in due course. Admin Officer 07, North West Responder Hub Customer Service Improvement Directorate Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration I'm being little exc...
by ijaz.ahmed
Fri Mar 28, 2014 2:34 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14883
Views: 4447868

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

I've just received an email (reply for 23rd Feb mail query after 5 days) as below Dear Mr Ahmed, Your application has been approved, you will hear from the team in due course. Admin Officer 07, North West Responder Hub Customer Service Improvement Directorate Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration I'...
by ijaz.ahmed
Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:27 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR success @ Croydon (Today) an Intresting episode :)
Replies: 24
Views: 3921

Thanks "Tanya2013" Update about BRP Card,I received yesterday. I was told It gonna take almost 5 days to get my card, But quite surprising it was dispatched within just 1 day by DX service But unfortunately you have to receive by yourself AND at your home address only As I tried to change delivery a...
by ijaz.ahmed
Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:36 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR success @ Croydon (Today) an Intresting episode :)
Replies: 24
Views: 3921

Thanks Good advice "MrBrilliant" :wink:
by ijaz.ahmed
Fri Jan 04, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR success @ Croydon (Today) an Intresting episode :)
Replies: 24
Views: 3921

Thanks all who liked or found this post useful, My summary letter was roughly like below (some details omitted) Disclaimer: -sorry for layout its beyond my control here -If you search round you might find a better summary letter somewhere ,I just made up this one while preparing my own documents -i...
by ijaz.ahmed
Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:29 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR success @ Croydon (Today) an Intresting episode :)
Replies: 24
Views: 3921

ILR success @ Croydon (Today) an Intresting episode :)

I'll skip all the standard details to ILR CW(case work) interaction - 1st Impression of CW: mid-forties ,Indian guy (btw almost 90% staff there was Indian ) very seriously looking and not a single smile during whole process(I got really upset I don’t know why) Conversation with case worker (CW): CW:...
by ijaz.ahmed
Thu Dec 27, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Is Section 6.3 in SET O for Tier 1 General
Replies: 21
Views: 4734

I Think karthikmsuk has got a valid point. It doesn't exclude Tier1(General),So it means we will have to provide evidence on Tier 1(G) regardless number of days and reason of your absent. My ILR appointment is next week (T1 G + HSMP) and I have about 120 days in total off to see family each year. I ...
by ijaz.ahmed
Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:30 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: New Form(12/12) 7.11. How long have you lived in the UK?
Replies: 8
Views: 1246

awesome ,Thanks bro
"pa jee"
loved this paa jee :)
by ijaz.ahmed
Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:17 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: New Form(12/12) 7.11. How long have you lived in the UK?
Replies: 8
Views: 1246

Sorry mate for being a little thick

But didn't get what exactly you meant?

Thanks :)
by ijaz.ahmed
Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:00 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: New Form(12/12) 7.11. How long have you lived in the UK?
Replies: 8
Views: 1246

Thanks "Spidery_thread" for attention Key Dates are Entry Clearance: 29th Jan 2008 (HSMP) Arrival in UK : 16th Mar 2008 Tier1 G Granted : 26th Jan 2010 ILR appointment: 2nd Jan 2013 Tier1 G Expires : 29th Jan 2013 Hope it will clear the situation, So am I good to simply put "4 years and 11 months" a...
by ijaz.ahmed
Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:23 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: New Form(12/12) 7.11. How long have you lived in the UK?
Replies: 8
Views: 1246

New Form(12/12) 7.11. How long have you lived in the UK?

Hi all, Getting confused about this? Should I simply declare 4 years and 11 months. As In past five years I was absent for 120 days (less than 180) I came over about 46 days after entry clearance(less than 90 days) (1 month short because 28 days in advance ILR application) OR should I say exactly 4 ...
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