acknowlegment letter and payment

ghummy · Post by **ghummy** » Tue May 03, 2011 5:39 pm

hi guys, i just wanted to know if anyone has submitted ILR application recently, i just wanted to know, how quickly were you sent a confirmation letter and how quickly payment was taken,

my wife has submitted her application last week which was confirmed delivered by royal mail on the 27th, however no letter yet or payment being taken. i know its only been 3 working days as of the bank holidays.

i know the home office do not give out information about progress, however if for example someone was in the scenario that 3-4 weeks down the line, no letter or payment taken, however you have proof that they recieved. would they provide any help over the phone? or still tell you to wait 14 weeks?

just curious.

rooney0511 · Post by **rooney0511** » Tue May 03, 2011 6:53 pm

same situation, my application was received on thursday last week, but payment has not been taken till today. i will wait until friday before trying to contact ukba.

ghummy · Post by **ghummy** » Tue May 03, 2011 8:04 pm

rooney0511 wrote:same situation, my application was received on thursday last week, but payment has not been taken till today. i will wait until friday before trying to contact ukba.

ok, my application was recieved by them on wendesday, however no payment has been taken... strange...

what makes them process payments so randomly do you think? im worried that your payment went through but mine hasnt.

ghummy · Post by **ghummy** » Tue May 03, 2011 8:21 pm

ghummy wrote:
rooney0511 wrote:same situation, my application was received on thursday last week, but payment has not been taken till today. i will wait until friday before trying to contact ukba.

ok, my application was recieved by them on wendesday, however no payment has been taken... strange...

what makes them process payments so randomly do you think? im worried that your payment went through but mine hasnt. i have informed the bank and they said it wont matter aslong as i have funds it will go through.

[iD] · Post by **[iD]** » Wed May 04, 2011 1:16 am

Be patient guys. Keep the bank holidays in mind too.

niravm · Post by **niravm** » Wed May 04, 2011 9:45 am

Hi, my brother has applied for ILR on 5th april, on wp basis.. acknowledgement letter received on 19th and payment taken on 20th april. so plz wait. they have high back log due to 6th april deadline of Tire 1 application..

ghummy · Post by **ghummy** » Wed May 04, 2011 11:40 am

yes i understand, however i am worried that rooney's application reached a day after mine, and his payment is processed and mine is not

i cant help but think they lost it already. its really worrying.
is there a time of day that they process payment?

rooney0511 · Post by **rooney0511** » Wed May 04, 2011 3:19 pm

my application has reached last thursday, i said still they have not taken the payment, i am also waiting to see when they would take the payment. Please do not worry, your application should be processed before mine.

ghummy · Post by **ghummy** » Wed May 04, 2011 4:14 pm

hi rooney, i see what you meant. you sentence suggest it had been taken as you wrote "not been taken till today", therefore it was misinterperated.

i read that as they had taken the money.

can you keep me posted with your app, like when payment is taken and when letter is recieved.

rooney0511 · Post by **rooney0511** » Wed May 04, 2011 6:50 pm

any update from your side , did they take the payment, have you checked today. If so please let me know

ghummy · Post by **ghummy** » Wed May 04, 2011 7:23 pm

no payment or letter sent today. just checked 10 minutes ago.

i think looking around on other forums, they are taking an average of 2-3 weeks to take payment and send a letter out.

i think its annoying, personally i think a letter should be sent immediatly as a courtesy to let the applicant know that they have their application.

as until they do, the only evidence you have that they have it is the post office special delivery receipt.

will keep you updated rooney, will you do the same since we sent them nearly the same time.

rooney0511 · Post by **rooney0511** » Thu May 05, 2011 10:48 am

i will keep you posted about mine, please keep me posted as soon as your payment is processed.

Gopaalan · Post by **Gopaalan** » Thu May 05, 2011 12:39 pm

ghummy wrote: i think its annoying, personally i think a letter should be sent immediatly as a courtesy to let the applicant know that they have their application.

That why people are paying premium fees for.

I could've saved around Â£ 600 if the application was sent via post. But we chose to pay that extra Â£ 600 for Premium service to avoid thinking and worrying about it for weeks.

rooney0511 · Post by **rooney0511** » Thu May 05, 2011 5:41 pm

Hey gummy, any news today

ghummy · Post by **ghummy** » Thu May 05, 2011 6:18 pm

hey rooney, no news today, just checked account an hour ago. how about you?

manUTd · Post by **manUTd** » Fri May 06, 2011 1:27 pm

Hi guys,
I am in the same situation as u. I posted on 28th, received on 3rd bt no payment or letter till now. Am just hoping that this doesn't delay the whole process and having to wait 6 months!!!!.

rooney0511 · Post by **rooney0511** » Fri May 06, 2011 5:33 pm

any update today ghummy, if so please let us know.

ghummy · Post by **ghummy** » Fri May 06, 2011 9:09 pm

hi rooney, nothing as of yet, how about you?

gidoc · Post by **gidoc** » Fri May 06, 2011 9:56 pm

Dont worry guys, in most categories it is taking up to 10-15 days for fee deduction, add another 4-5 days for an acknowledgement letter, as it is sent by second class mail.

manUTd · Post by **manUTd** » Sun May 08, 2011 4:18 pm

any news so far guys?

ghummy · Post by **ghummy** » Sun May 08, 2011 8:37 pm

nope, as its the weekend... hoping payment will be taken by end of the week hopefully

Hyacinth · Post by **Hyacinth** » Sun May 08, 2011 8:50 pm

We too posted the Set Form (M) on 28 April for it to arrive on the 3rd May, I'm not stessing yet. There have been quite a few bank holidays where offices get behind with work so looking at the postings on here I do not expect the cheque to be cashed for another week or more.

However, I am curious how long the whole process is taking. Each case will be different but to the nearest week or even month might stop my hubby stressing. He's wanting to apply for another job (only p-t at the mo) and is wondering how long it will be before he gets his passport back should he be lucky enough to get a f-t job as the new employer will want proof. He's always been a positive thinker ... LOL ....

ghummy · Post by **ghummy** » Sun May 08, 2011 8:58 pm

well im all prepared for it taking as long as it has to. i just need the peace of mind of having a confirmation letter and them to take payment. atleast then i know its been allocated.

ghummy · Post by **ghummy** » Mon May 09, 2011 10:07 am

Rooney any update from your side?

to confirm UKBA have taken money from my account this morning.

i guess it will be end of the week before i get the letter.

rooney0511 · Post by **rooney0511** » Mon May 09, 2011 8:25 pm

hey ghummy, any update today. Please let us know, nothing from my side. still waiting.

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