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From 29 February BRP, Long waiting.... watch out...

Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:38 pm
by qaws_14
Dear All,

Those who are close to ILR qualifying......you must be aware of the new BRP to be provided to all the ILR applicants.


Just to inform you that for the BRP there is a long, very long waiting time..
so apply as soon as possible and get an appointment, if going premium.

Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:49 pm
by drzeevoh73
Hi,
My ILR is due on 20/03/12. Can u explain how and when to get appointment for Biometrics for me.
Thanks in advance.

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 1:02 am
by qaws_14
Well, as far as I know there are not appointments till 23 of April on the website of UKBA which does not show more than 42 days and people have started booking for the may on telephone.

there are some appointments on 01 march if you want them, but I think they are useless for you as you qualify after that.

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 1:05 am
by qaws_14
You can book an appointment on the UKBA website for which first you have to register on it. There is guide available on the website which can be seen after you login. It is very simple. Check it out.

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:59 am
by linkers
You can only apply if you are eligible and 42 days in advance.

Don’t worry Biometrics won’t cause any delay. For same day PEP applications, they will take biometrics on the same day and will send the cards by post in couple of days.

BRP

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:04 pm
by umeruzair
Hi,

Could you please confirm which BRP should I apply to book an appointment? Is it BRP (RC)?

My ILR Set (O) is due in May.

Thanks

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:11 pm
by Greenie
you don't book a separate appt for the BRP if you are applying in person. You book an in person appointment, selecting the category for which you are applying (not BRP(RC) this is for replacement BRPs), and the biometrics is part of the appt.

If applying by post you will receieve a biometric invitation letter after you have applied, at which point you book the biometric appt.

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:59 pm
by nnj10
qaws_14 wrote:Well, as far as I know there are not appointments till 23 of April on the website of UKBA which does not show more than 42 days and people have started booking for the may on telephone.

there are some appointments on 01 march if you want them, but I think they are useless for you as you qualify after that.
How can one book appointment for May now?
I thought you can only book appointment 42 days in advance, does this not apply to appointments booked by phone?

If appointment by phone is available for more than 42 days from today, how much further can I book appointment by telephone?

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 1:19 pm
by linkers
My appointment is also in Apr-May, and I don’t think so the system will allow you to book anything beyond Tuesday, 6 March 2012 which is 42 from today.

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 5:21 pm
by qaws_14
Have a look at UKBA website. Once you are registered than it allows you to book an appointment within 42 days

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:43 pm
by nnj10
Can someone please explain a bit more about BRP?

I understand once BRP is issued, it will be on card, would they still stamp passport with vignette for ILR or just the BRP card?

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:47 pm
by Chikky
Any idea of what happens to those who apply for ILR before UKBA starts issuing BRP cards for ILR?

Like in our case today we got our ILR and it is stamped on the passport.

Btw any advantages of having BRP card over a stamp? If yes then can we apply for BRP separately ?

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:30 pm
by friend12345
Okay, guys as long no appointments left was discussed, I just booked my appointments for ILR at Glasgow PEO for 24th Feb on the phone, and the way the lady was asking me what time I want to book appointment for seemed like they had alot of slots available. Soo....Hurry up and get in the queue.

Hope that helps. :lol:

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:15 pm
by fahadz1
friend12345 wrote:Okay, guys as long no appointments left was discussed, I just booked my appointments for ILR at Glasgow PEO for 24th Feb on the phone, and the way the lady was asking me what time I want to book appointment for seemed like they had alot of slots available. Soo....Hurry up and get in the queue.

Hope that helps. :lol:
r u talkign about PEO ILR appointment or BRP appointmen ?

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:34 pm
by qaws_14
Hi freind12345,


I know that there are many appointments available in February and on 1st Marsh as well. But you must remember that for the appointments before 29 february BRP is not required.

Read my original post, it says clearly about BRP and that means march onwards there is a long wait.........

For 29 february and 1st march, it seems people are not booking appointments because in my opinion they do not wnat to be "guinea pig" for the new system.

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:37 pm
by fahadz1
qaws_14 wrote:Hi freind12345,


I know that there are many appointments available in February and on 1st Marsh as well. But you must remember that for the appointments before 29 february BRP is not required.

Read my original post, it says clearly about BRP and that means march onwards there is a long wait.........

For 29 february and 1st march, it seems people are not booking appointments because in my opinion they do not wnat to be "guinea pig" for the new system.
If i'm going to PEO after 29 feb will they take my BRP on same day or i have to have BRP before i apply at peo ?

please advise

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:43 pm
by qaws_14
fahadz1


I have just tried to answer your query in other thread, please see there.

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:45 pm
by fahadz1
ya got it.. last question..


IF i post application ..... so do i should have BRP ready ?? or i should wait after i have applied for ILR and wait for letter then book appointment....

this is because i want to start progress my application ASAP.

thx again

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:47 pm
by qaws_14
If you go for postal route then you have to wait for the letter from home office for the Biometrics appointment. You do not need to book it before you apply

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:48 pm
by qaws_14
.......and seek advice from senior members too....

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:49 pm
by fahadz1
hmmm..,,

means if i apply for ILR i have to wait atleast 6 weeks ....

have to plan ... when and how to apply :)

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 1:03 am
by qaws_14
ofcourse


plna it well before the time and apply as soon as you qualify

all the best

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:57 am
by CullenD
nnj10 wrote:
qaws_14 wrote:Well, as far as I know there are not appointments till 23 of April on the website of UKBA which does not show more than 42 days and people have started booking for the may on telephone.

there are some appointments on 01 march if you want them, but I think they are useless for you as you qualify after that.
How can one book appointment for May now?
I thought you can only book appointment 42 days in advance, does this not apply to appointments booked by phone?

If appointment by phone is available for more than 42 days from today, how much further can I book appointment by telephone?
Hi,

QAWS_14 - I am also interested in what nnj10 has asked in regards to your statement saying people have started booking for the month of MAY via telephone. Is this true or a typo? (im not talking about online bookings). Either way, whether by phone or online, I thought it was still only 42 days ahead that you can book.

If its not a typo, did you call yourself or know someone how has (ie: how do you know this?)

My ILR is due around MAY as well

Thanks for your help
Dave

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:27 am
by hsmpengineer
This thread has its foundation based on false alarm..and not suprisingly it is getting the sort of attention such alarms normally generate. oh dear

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:47 pm
by nnj10
Has anyone heard of "Super Premium Appointment" for biometrics by paying £6000 for the same?
Would that apply to everyone applying for ILR after 28th Feb at PEO?