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Hi Everyone,
Thanks to so many people posting on this topic, I was able to compile and submit my application for Refugee ILR at the end of my 5 years.
My situation
Single gay guy from Pakistan, no criminal record or convictions and no other immigration issues.
I applied a little early after explaining about the nature of my work and the need for early application and received a confirmation from Home Office that I could apply early.

I included a cover letter explaining the circumstances haven't changed as well as a support letter, home office country guidance for sexual orientation as well as some news clippings.
I am a little worried if this will all be fine as I did not hire a lawyer and simply compiled the application myself. (the lawyer was asking for £1000 for a seemingly simple application).

Has anyone applied recently and received their decision? Any idea about time scales? Was it a bad decision to do it myself instead of engaging a lawyer?

Also I was told by the lawyer, I'll have to apply for a new Travel document after I get my BRP, is this correct?

How early before reaching 5 years did you apply?

There is a lengthy topic on Set(P) applications, link below.

indefinite-leave-to-remain/set-protecti ... -1720.html

Currently taking between 5-9 months.

Yes you will have to apply for a new travel document once you get ILR.

I applied on 17th October and I was supposed to apply on 14th November. (I sent a letter to Home Office and they confirmed I could apply early and I attached the correspondence with the application.)

Is there any way to fast track this process a bit. I work as a contractor and my employer cannot extend the contract without the right to work. (Home Office told me I could use the Application reference code for this check but I am a contractor and they cannot give me an open ended contract according to HR which makes sense.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Just to update I received my Biometrics letter today on 27th October. i also got an email with Case ID on 25th October. I will be finishing the biometrics submission tomorrow.

Fingers crossed.

Still waiting for a reply. I cannot believe the Home Office is taking this long to process a very simple and straight forward option.

Finally got my visa, waiting for the BRP now.

Many many Congratulations for u r ILR Enjoy you are Freedom Now Have you received U r BRP???

Nope, still waiting. The letter states should wait 10 working days from when the letter is issued. So the time is up tomorrow as the letter was signed 5th February.

thanks for the reply, did they mention any restrictions for travel in this later?

No. The BRP states 'Refugee Settlement' and Indefinite leave to remain.
I don't think you should apply to get your national documents (that defeats the purpose of asylum really)