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								by Deewani » Tue Mar 31, 2015 8:17 pm
			
			
			
			
			It looks like a positive sign for you
Here is what HO guidance explains this in detail::::::
Grants
This page tells removals caseworkers how to process grant paperwork.
Once you decide a grant is appropriate you must prepare the draft grant consideration 
minute on CID ICD.4732 in DocGen.
Restricted – do not disclose – start of section
The information in this section has been removed as it is restricted for internal Home 
Office use only.
Restricted – do not disclose – end of section
In family cases, the main applicant must be designated the responsible adult on CID for all 
minor dependants. You must then notify each individual they need to enrol their biometrics 
by sending letter ASL.4501 to the main applicant and ASL.4503 to each dependant. A fee 
free barcode sticker must be placed in the appropriate box on the back page. Details of their 
nearest Post Office must be sent with this letter (this information can be printed and included 
in your correspondence). See related link. You must create a calendar event for seven days
plus four days for postage. Input the admin event ‘RCC Barriers on hold’.
For more information on the biometric information enrolment process, see related link.
You must monitor the identity cards for foreign nationals (ICFN) system to find out when the 
applicant has enrolled their biometric information.
When each individual has enrolled their biometric information, you must input the admin 
event ‘RCC Barrier in progress’. If the checks are verified produce the biometric residence
permit using the ICFN system. This will be sent directly to the main applicant’s
representative if they have one. Otherwise it will be sent directly to the main applicant.
You must then produce the grant paperwork:
			
									
									
						 
		 
				
		
	 
	
	
			
		
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																			 africangirl
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								by africangirl » Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:06 am
			
			
			
			
			Hi All
I think this matter of going back to your home country needs to be perused by writing a letter to the UKIV or H/O independent information what what and see what they say about it. 
To those who know people who have gone back to their home country when they applied for further leave isn't it the application ask have you been back your home country too. 
So it means they now got their extension regardless of them being back to their home country.
I know people who claimed asylum and was granted and when they received their indefinite after 5 years they travelled back to their home country.Which means these people if they were in fear of persecution back home how come now they are travelling back home. Its confusing.
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								by ArtMag » Wed Apr 01, 2015 12:26 pm
			
			
			
			
			Just been granted my extension. Another 3 years after waiting 18 months. Hoping it is not a wasted 18 months as my six years should be next year..
@ africangirl.....i went home twice without issue....
			
									
									
						 
		 
				
		
	 
	
	
			
		
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								by ArtMag » Wed Apr 01, 2015 12:29 pm
			
			
			
			
			@ africangirl....yes the application asks if you have been back to your home country and reasons why....I told them i had gone back twice.
I think  its ok
			
									
									
						 
		 
				
		
	 
	
	
			
		
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								by DLR-Londoner » Wed Apr 01, 2015 2:44 pm
			
			
			
			
			ArtMag wrote:@ africangirl....yes the application asks if you have been back to your home country and reasons why....I told them i had gone back twice.
I think  its ok
@ArtMag, congrats!
@africangirl:  yes, a bit confusing but this is down to each individual's grant basis.
UKVI has published a doc regarding "travel abroad" as below:
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								by africangirl » Wed Apr 01, 2015 3:10 pm
			
			
			
			
			@ Dewani 
just asking how did you get internal information do you have close people who work for H/O or its just a standard letter from the internet - just curious .
			
									
									
						 
		 
				
		
	 
	
	
			
		
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																			 Deewani
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								by Deewani » Wed Apr 01, 2015 3:41 pm
			
			
			
			
			No noooooo
If that was d case....we should have our case sorted 10 years ago...
 
Any body can search it online....i dont have any special computer
 
		 
				
		
	 
	
	
			
		
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								by africangirl » Wed Apr 01, 2015 4:21 pm
			
			
			
			
			@deewani  
 
   
   
 
thanks for clarifying that
 
		 
				
		
	 
	
	
			
		
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								by mkhari » Thu Apr 02, 2015 10:01 pm
			
			
			
			
			Dear Sir/Madam,
                               Respectfully can i ask any update regards to our extension of DL
Regards
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Dear sirs
Your application  for  further leave remains  outstanding we will aim to complete  this  by 31st May 2015.
Regards
OLCU  16
Above is email conversation
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								by Bob44 » Fri Apr 03, 2015 12:06 am
			
			
			
			
			mkhari wrote:Dear Sir/Madam,
                               Respectfully can i ask any update regards to our extension of DL
Regards
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Dear sirs
Your application  for  further leave remains  outstanding we will aim to complete  this  by 31st May 2015.
Regards
OLCU  16
Above is email conversation
Please comments
I think the  best thing to do will be to approach  your MP and let he/ she do the job for you. The home office  is likely  to tell you to continue  waiting. I submitted  my application  for  extension on 8th of September  last year done my biometrics a week  after  that and waited. On the  4th of march they wrote to me asking  for more details  about  my situation blah blah, i sent all the info they required and continued to wait. Yesterday  i phoned them and asked the progress  of my application and they said they  are on it and i should  continue  to wait. I have been waiting  for 7 months and i am sick of it. I am still the husband of my wife and i am still the father of my kids nothing  has changed  and i think i have a straight forward  case. I am tired  of waiting  iam tired i am tired.
 
		 
				
		
	 
	
	
			
		
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								by mkhari » Fri Apr 03, 2015 8:01 am
			
			
			
			
			I have same situation like u
Applied in Nov-14 Fllro,
Biometric 2 week after feb2015 received letter that send DL form in 10 days because flro is wrong
Feb 15 submitted DL form then few days letter in my own wording my brief story enclosed
Biomtric done in march and now still waiting
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								by Bob44 » Fri Apr 03, 2015 8:23 am
			
			
			
			
			mkhari wrote:I have same situation like u
Applied in Nov-14 Fllro,
Biometric 2 week after feb2015 received letter that send DL form in 10 days because flro is wrong
Feb 15 submitted DL form then few days letter in my own wording my brief story enclosed
Biomtric done in march and now still waiting
Wat form u filled bob
I used the correct  form DL as i was a refused asylum  seeker. My case actually  should  be under  legacy  because i claimed b4 march 2007 but for some reason  it's  not. I would  be happy if they issue me an ILR. The wait is too long man.
 
		 
				
		
	 
	
	
			
		
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								by odat » Tue Apr 07, 2015 9:48 am
			
			
			
			
			DL form has been change since 6th april
you have to pay £649 if you apply for further leave 
and for settlement £1500
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								by Bob44 » Tue Apr 07, 2015 4:50 pm
			
			
			
			
			
hi odat
Maybe they might speed up the  applications since we have to pay. I think it's  better to pay and get your papers in less time than to wait for longer periods
 
		 
				
		
	 
	
	
			
		
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								by fimboz » Wed Apr 08, 2015 9:28 am
			
			
			
			
			My experience with the UK Visa and Immigration Service is frustrating. I applied for extension of discretionary leave to remain in February 2014 and my case has not been assessed neither has it been assigned to  a caseworker. I  managed to get through to UKVIS this morning regarding an update on my case and was basically told to wait as nothing has been done since February last year.
I have now written an official letter of complaint regarding the timescales and the unnecessary hardship this is causing me. I cannot travel abroad and in terms of my career this is hampering me.In January 2015 I wrote to my MP who was told that UKVIS could not expedite my case. Is there anything else I can do? Is there a way I can force UKVIS to make a decision?
			
									
									
						 
		 
				
		
	 
	
	
			
		
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								by Bob44 » Wed Apr 08, 2015 6:45 pm
			
			
			
			
			fimboz wrote:My experience with the UK Visa and Immigration Service is frustrating. I applied for extension of discretionary leave to remain in February 2014 and my case has not been assessed neither has it been assigned to  a caseworker. I  managed to get through to UKVIS this morning regarding an update on my case and was basically told to wait as nothing has been done since February last year.
I have now written an official letter of complaint regarding the timescales and the unnecessary hardship this is causing me. I cannot travel abroad and in terms of my career this is hampering me.In January 2015 I wrote to my MP who was told that UKVIS could not expedite my case. Is there anything else I can do? Is there a way I can force UKVIS to make a decision?
I think  your mp is the one supposed  to put pressure  on them. As for travelling and coming  back whilst your application  is being  decided you can get a travel document from them if you can show that your own country  can't  issue  you a passport. It's  frustrating i know i have a job on hold because  of that.
 
		 
				
		
	 
	
	
			
		
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								by africangirl » Fri Apr 10, 2015 11:17 am
			
			
			
			
			Hi all,
Hope you are ok , for those who received their DL extension this year , how long does it take to receive your biometric card.
Just curious i am still waiting for mine.
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								by Jpal » Fri Apr 10, 2015 3:38 pm
			
			
			
			
			Hello everyone
I need advice regarding immigration health surcharges.
i got 3 year discritionary leave with family out side immigration rule 
Which I going to extend next month do I need to pay for immigration health surcharge?
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								by mkhari » Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:25 am
			
			
			
			
			Yes please you have to pay surcharge if you are going to apply for extension its £600/head for 3 years
			
									
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								by africangirl » Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:38 pm
			
			
			
			
			Hi all
I missed the dx deliverytoday i just saw a note on the road near my house thst they came and coukd not leave the parcel. 
They did not even bother put the slip through the posT box just left it outside for wind to blow it outside our yard. I was lucky that i just picked the slip by coincidence otherwise i wil b just thinking home office are still processing. 
Now they told me to wait on wednesday btwn 9 -5pm so i will miss work and what abiut if they don't come. Can someone wait for the delivery for me and sign or it has to be me. 
Help pliz those who know if its possible for sum1 to sign on behalf of me.
			
									
									
						 
		 
				
		
	 
	
	
			
		
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								by odat » Mon Apr 13, 2015 10:36 pm
			
			
			
			
			yes anyone can sign on behalf of you
			
									
									
						 
		 
				
		
	 
	
	
			
		
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								by Bob44 » Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:43 am
			
			
			
			
			I have just received  my decision  now been granted  a further  3 years to remain  in the country. The decision  was made on the 8th of march but its surprising  to receive it after a month. I am going  to do Biometrics tomorrow and thanks everyone  for your input.
			
									
									
						 
		 
				
		
	 
	
	
			
		
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								by mkhari » Wed Apr 15, 2015 10:55 am
			
			
			
			
			congratulation BOBB
			
									
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								by ArtMag » Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:05 am
			
			
			
			
			Congratulations Bob
			
									
									
						 
		 
				
		
	 
	
	
			
		
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								by africangirl » Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:03 pm
			
			
			
			
			Hi All
I received my biometric card last week Thursday , I am so happy the waiting game is over now.
We will be back again in 2018 when we apply for our ILR .
Wish everyone still waiting all the best don't lose hope.