UPDATE : just spoke to someone at the enquiry line. Letter was sent out at the end of August already! So, lost in the post? Anyway, they have sent a request for it to be resent. Bit of a worry really. What if we hadn't called and asked? Anyway, will update as and when. Thanks. PS I hope this doesn't...

Thanks iamhere70

So here's a question for everyone waiting. I applied for ILR for my wife and daughter as the spouse and child dependant of a BC at the beginning of July. On the 1st September received the Biometric letter for my daughter. So far, nothing for my wife, 10 days later! Should I be worried? UPDATE : So i...

So here's a question for everyone waiting.

I applied for ILR for my wife and daughter as the spouse and child dependant of a BC at the beginning of July.

On the 1st September received the Biometric letter for my daughter.

So far, nothing for my wife, 10 days later!

Should I be worried?

My mistake.

Thanks for clearing that up Jambo.

Much appreciated.

Hi Jambo, May I please query your answer above? I am in pretty much the same boat and wanted to be sure. I am a BC (having been born in what was then Rhodesia) to a British born mum and British born grandparents on her side, prior to 1983. This is how I got my BC. I assumed this meant that I had 'ea...

Thanks very much to both of you.

Very much appreciated!

Hi all, Just reading through the 'Good Character' requirements when applying under AN as the settled spouse of a BC and have a question. My wife has no problems with any of the requirements as she has no convictions (big or small), no bankruptcies or CCJ's, or anything else bad. However, as we have ...

Here is my updated status. This is a SET(M) for Spouse of BC + 1 Child Dependant (combined application) Submitted Application via SCS : 03 July 2012 Acknowledgement Letter Received : 12 July 2012 Payment Taken : 09 July 2012 Biometric Letter Received (child dependant) : 01 September 2012 Biometric L...

Has anyone who applied in Mid-July 2012 received their Biometric letter? I am more concerned about SET-O applicants. Hi Dadageer My application was received on the 4th of July. I received BRP enrolment info yesterday 30.08.2012. Needless to say there was a spelling error on my first name, rang them...

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know, or think that if you get your biometric invitation letter then your ILR has probably been approved and the rest is formalities in getting the BRP processed and issued? Or is the decision not made until the very end of the process, after the biometric info is ...

Hi John,

Can the silence be taken as I am correct in my assumption that all is ok?

Thanks.

Hi John, First off, let me say a huge thanks for all the time and effort you spend on this forum helping people out. I have read many of your posts with interest. I know it's been covered a million times but perhaps you can put my wife's mind at rest. I am a BC and married to a non-EU citizen. We ha...

Thank you very much Jambo.

Your input is appreciated!!!

Hi Jambo, Thanks for the info. This confirms what I thought. We will be applying under section 3(5), regardless of the residency requirement. Why? Simply because it works in my daughters favour. Under 3(2) she will not have the right to pass on her British citizenship by descent. However, under 3(5)...

Thanks Jambo.

Much appreciated!

Thanks Jambo. I have noticed other people also mentioning providing documents to cover the period between the expiration date of the passport and the application date. Correct? Thanks. PS Slightly hijacking my own thread. Did you read the question regarding my daugher in the other thread and come up...

Hi all,

Quick question regarding spouse's passport ahead of AN application.

Her passport expires in October, and we will be applying in the New Year.

Problem? We won't be travelling anywhere outside the UK.

Thanks.

Hi all, wanted to add my wife's and daughter's case to the timeline. I'm a BC and this is an ILR application for a spouse and a child dependant. Submitted Application via SCS : 03 July 2012 Acknowledgement Letter Received : TBC Payment Taken : TBC Biometric Letter Received : TBC Biometrics Processe...

My daughter was born in South Africa.

I was born in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) to a British mum. So I gained my British citizenship by descent through her and her parents who were also British. My mum and her parents were all born in the UK.

Thanks for the info push.

Cheers.

Hi Jambo, or anyone else in the know, I have just read Guide MN1, and it seems to contradict that information. Under section 3(5), the applicable section for my daughter, it states a residency requirement of 3 years for the child and their parents. Hmmm? Confused!!! Thanks again for your time and he...

Thanks Jambo.

Much appreciated!

Hi there, I know I'm jumping the gun slightly but wanted to ask this question anyway. I have been reading up on the next step for my wife and daughter, who are currently awaiting their ILR (spouse + child dependant). I am a BC and having read the FAQs I wanted to check something to see if I am readi...

Hi all, wanted to add my wife's and daughter's case to the timeline. I'm a BC and this is an ILR application for a spouse and a child dependant. Submitted Application via SCS : 03 July 2012 Acknowledgement Letter Received : 12 July 2012 Payment Taken : 09 July 2012 Biometric Letter Received : TBC Bi...

IMHO, I would ignore that so called advice as longwinded, and possibly fraught with hidden dangers.

Going my route is much easier and you will have dual passports sorted out for travel back and forth for all 3 of you.

As I said, that's IMHO! At the end of the day its up to you.

Cheers.