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Dear forum,

I posted my AN application along with original documents via secure royal mail track and trace service to UKBA on 23th October 2013. Track n trace showed that they recieved it on 24th October 2013. It has been almost 9 working days and I havent received any acknowledgement from HO that they have recieved my documents and the case is opened. Even the fees have not been taken out of my account.

Is it too early to be worried or should I give it some more days before I contact them?

Thanks

irfanb00 wrote:Dear forum,

I posted my AN application along with original documents via secure royal mail track and trace service to UKBA on 23th October 2013. Track n trace showed that they recieved it on 24th October 2013. It has been almost 9 working days and I havent received any acknowledgement from HO that they have recieved my documents and the case is opened. Even the fees have not been taken out of my account.

Is it too early to be worried or should I give it some more days before I contact them?

Thanks

Their ETA is 6mths so this is early days, some people still have no payment taken and no acknowledgement after 1mth. Keep calm and carry on. See the October timeline on the forum http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... ralisation

Don't worry and you will get acknowledgement soon. UKBA said in busy time it will take 4 to 6 weeks. Good Luck!

Hi Irfanb00

I was worried too as I posted my app in August via recorded mail lost my receipt and was worried I could not trace my application. I called the HO info dep last month as I had not yet received my acknowledgement letter and they confirmed my docs were logged in. Till today, 3 months since I sent in my application not a word from them. No acknowledgement letter nothing. I contacted my MP and not a word from the HO so you are not alone. It is frustrating as all I want is my acknowledgement letter as I am aware that the application process takes time. All you can do is remain positive and hang in there!!!!! Good Luck with your app x

Heisgood wrote:

irfanb00 wrote:Dear forum,

I posted my AN application along with original documents via secure royal mail track and trace service to UKBA on 23th October 2013. Track n trace showed that they recieved it on 24th October 2013. It has been almost 9 working days and I havent received any acknowledgement from HO that they have recieved my documents and the case is opened. Even the fees have not been taken out of my account.

Is it too early to be worried or should I give it some more days before I contact them?

Thanks

Their ETA is 6mths so this is early days, some people still have no payment taken and no acknowledgement after 1mth. Keep calm and carry on. See the October timeline on the forum http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... ralisation

Thanks

sofiathomas1 wrote:Hi Irfanb00

I was worried too as I posted my app in August via recorded mail lost my receipt and was worried I could not trace my application. I called the HO info dep last month as I had not yet received my acknowledgement letter and they confirmed my docs were logged in. Till today, 3 months since I sent in my application not a word from them. No acknowledgement letter nothing. I contacted my MP and not a word from the HO so you are not alone. It is frustrating as all I want is my acknowledgement letter as I am aware that the application process takes time. All you can do is remain positive and hang in there!!!!! Good Luck with your app x

It is a worrying situation as you can imagine how important they are - second most after your life.

Anyhow, as you said - lets stay positive and hope for the best.