I have been a silent follower of this forum. I am going to apply for ILR-10 years (8 years on Student plus 2 years on PSW) in July. Now my problem is I have my wedding planned in December! (God knows if I'd even be able to travel by then) Also, not to mention I would have to then apply for Spouse v...

Well, we're dealing with a "closed, secretive and defensive culture" organisation here. So, that makes sense. I just called them again today to be told off "Why do you keep on calling us every week? Please continue to wait" . That guy didn't even ask for my reference number. Thanks for confirming d...

Hello friends, I am August applicant ( 09th ) , call ukba today , my case.." not yet completed." I have noticed on skydrive most August applicants are nearly completed which is a great at least there are working on those cases !! Any August one , who has not received any response so far ? Regards. ...

That's the standard reply from their written script. This is the stats as of last month: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/154262/response/377487/attach/3/Response%2026931.pdf Hello friends, I am August applicant ( 09th ) , call ukba today , my case.." not yet completed." I have noticed on sky...

There is no point in speculating how the home office works. They have to do what they do. The opacity of the process is a problem as acknowledged by the home secretary as well, but there is absolutely nothing one can do (other than making noises) to fasten the process or make the process more transp...

Hi everyone , I called today HO to confirm about acknowledgement letter of my family application which was posted on 15th of March 2013. I have quite positive experience lady was so friendly , she told me we posted to you acknowledgement on 23rd March, and bio metric letter on 27th of March, these ...

I have got reply from my MP today, she enlosed the feedback from UKBA: “Thank you for your enquiry in respect of your constituent XX. Firstly I apologise that you have not had a response to your enquiry of 28 February 2013. I have however looked into the case of Mr XX and I can confirm the followin...

Just a quick update. Have been on the phone to Home Office for the second time following up my outstanding August 31 2012 application. Same answer , still need to wait until Home Office contacts me. Lord give me strength to wait. Just focus on things you can do without the visa. If your visa was a ...

Hi guys/girls, I've got my passport and supporting materials back this afternoon! I'm so thrilled! :shock: The courier tried to deliver the bio-metric card today but I was at work, so I re-arrange the delivery to Friday. :D I couldn't really describ my feeling initially, I thought I was really calm...

guys My ILR has been approved , just received 2nd class recorded delivery( even though I had provided my pre-paid Spacial Delivery envelope, but never mind) Cant describes my feeling of freedom. Pray to all who are waiting for a long time, especially June, July and Aug . My time Line is as follows ...

My timeline is Application sent : 24/08/12 (Fri) Application received by HO :28/08/12 (Tue) Due to Bank Hol payment taken out : 30/08/2012 (Paid by Debit card) Acknowledgement letter : received on 3/09/12 (dated 30/08/2012) Biometric letter : received on 23/10/12 (dated 20/10/12) biometric done : 2...

Hi Guys, i am one of the september applicants still waiting to hear outcome of my application... i called UKBA 3 times in last 2 weeks, they always gave me same line "you have to keep on waiting"... my latest phone call to them was yday, does this mean i am not going to get my documents this week.....

Essential Salt: I'm in the same boat as you It is very difficult to convince especially new employers. I'll be starting new job at the end of April, I have to submit original documents till then I hope I get some good news. Although employee checking service is there but 9 out of 10 new employers d...

After watching this documentary from channel 4, I really regret submitting my application under 10 years when i could have done one day service under 5 years tier1 route if i waited for 10 months... Over 7 months already gone and no news. :evil: RK001002, Having read your comment.. i am tempted to ...

I am a silent reader in this forum, I must say this is a helpful site, thank you all. After watching Channel 4 documentary tonight, I feels we should get together to fight this atrocity not to be repeated again. UKBA should pay for all the lost earning at least return £991 paid to process the appli...

What is wrong with your application? It will be nearly 10 months. Complicated application that needs to be looked at by more than one case worker? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have no gaps & all extensions on time & no convictions .... just...

After watching this documentary from channel 4, I really regret submitting my application under 10 years when i could have done one day service under 5 years tier1 route if i waited for 10 months... Over 7 months already gone and no news. :evil: RK001002, Having read your comment.. i am tempted to ...

I am a silent reader in this forum, I must say this is a helpful site, thank you all. After watching Channel 4 documentary tonight, I feels we should get together to fight this atrocity not to be repeated again. UKBA should pay for all the lost earning at least return £991 paid to process the appli...

So !!! this is how our files and documents get handled in the UKBA... by people who are not even professionals. Our case workers earn 6.75 and yet we are expected to have huge amounts in our bank account where statements are concerned. Paying 991 and more, the culture of practice needs to change......

Hi everyone I am a silent follower of this great forum, would like to add my details and anyone please add me to sky drive Application Date : 05-07-2012 Acknowledgement : 17-07-2012 Biometrics Submitted: 28-09-2012 ILR APPROVAL : Still Waiting BRP Received : Still Waiting Thanks What is wrong with ...

Watch out ! the programme broadcast on Channel 4 at 8:00pm on Monday of 15th April 2013. It's all about UKBA and how are they dealing with applications? The programme is said to be showing tonight. http://www.channel4.com/programmes/dispatches/articles/home. 20:00 Immigration Undercover:.. ...Chann...

Hi all Like Idiot spammer, I have written a letter of complaint to Bob Whiteman, Teresa May and the Immigration Minister in response to my application being left in the storage facility for the past 7 months. The only reply I got was from the assistant PA who is clearly just fielding out all the em...

Hi everyone I am a silent follower of this great forum, would like to add my details and anyone please add me to sky drive Application Date : 05-07-2012 Acknowledgement : 17-07-2012 Biometrics Submitted: 28-09-2012 ILR APPROVAL : Still Waiting BRP Received : Still Waiting Thanks What is wrong with ...

cheekyvirgin wrote:Thanks for your all help.

I have got my ILR today with my documents and BRP but they forget to send me all passport back.

please advice what to do now ?


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This is a great news. You have been waiting so long. Can you just call the number on the letter?

I am extremely pleased to read this. Although the level of service varies from person to person, department to department in the home office, this is a great review and just the kind of reviews they need now as they build their reputation as a fair, transparent, efficient and at the same time tough/...