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tab0287
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by tab0287 » Thu Mar 14, 2013 10:48 pm
Hi Doodoo,
Very glad to hear you've got ur docs, congradts!!! I was checking thread especially for you.
I also applied to renew my TD but no news yet. nowdays it seems there is a problem with issuing TDs. I don't now anything about discretion time and doubt if it will be issued earlier than the normal timeframe can take us to get through naturalisation process. I was hoping to get TD within 2 months max (thats how long it took me to get it last time).
Anyway still haven't lost my hope, maybe beacuse we have our BRPs already Decision will be made earlier. 1,5 month past since I applied, lets see what happens.
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doodoo2012
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by doodoo2012 » Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:47 pm
Hi tab0287,
Thank you .
I don't know what to do to be honest regarding the
travel document. I need to visit somefamily in Europe as matter of emergency but what can I do !
Anyway, I am thinking to speak to solicitor first and ask him what he suggests.
tab0287 wrote:Hi Doodoo,
Very glad to hear you've got ur docs, congradts!!! I was checking thread especially for you.
I also applied to renew my TD but no news yet. nowdays it seems there is a problem with issuing TDs. I don't now anything about discretion time and doubt if it will be issued earlier than the normal timeframe can take us to get through naturalisation process. I was hoping to get TD within 2 months max (thats how long it took me to get it last time).
Anyway still haven't lost my hope, maybe beacuse we have our BRPs already Decision will be made earlier. 1,5 month past since I applied, lets see what happens.
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alex68
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by alex68 » Fri Mar 15, 2013 2:55 am
Hi doodoo
I wrote to the ukba because my son ILR application was 20-04-12
and the ILR issue 22-09-12
but the BRP expiry date 20-04-2022( 10 years)
the status ILR
I ask same your question about the 12 months before he can apply for naturalisation
the said he need to wait until 22-09-13
hope this link will help you
http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/c ... requiremen
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mirna
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by mirna » Fri Mar 15, 2013 7:08 am
hi dodo2012 congratulations good to hear that, i am not sure about the discreation i have ask 2 friends and they told me to wait a year before i apply for naturalisation. Tab, alex68 applied in september after receiving ilr brp is a long wait. In ukba website they said the waiting time is 70working day
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by kUJ » Fri Mar 15, 2013 9:11 pm
Hi all,
Thank you very much and I wish all the best for you.
My advice to you all to write complain to the complaint section and they may direct you to onather and fallow that direction.
enk, as you've been 8 month waiting, write a complain to the complaint section and they will replay to you standard litter, however, they will say that if you are not happy with this response write to some one (I think his name is David) write to him and he will help you.
Regards
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alex68
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by alex68 » Sat Mar 16, 2013 8:29 pm
Hi
last call with ukba 08706067766 my
Q. was :
what's the current
timeline average for the
travel documents applications?
Answer was : 75% within 4 weeks (20 working days)
98% within 14 weeks (70 working days)
So , we all in the last 2%
?????????????????????????
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mirna
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by mirna » Sat Mar 16, 2013 8:46 pm
lolll

u right alex68, we part of the 2%.
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azk10
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by azk10 » Mon Mar 18, 2013 10:29 am
Well ... nothing much to hear from them ...
I sent them an apllication for proving my identity . I sent it through the post with £10 postal cheque . It normally can be sent back will all my details including proof of my status with in 40 days.
I hope i get it soon as i need it SOON. and then i can get hold of some decent employmnet..
rest as Travel documents concerned .. I guess like other have to WAIT .
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doodoo2012
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by doodoo2012 » Mon Mar 18, 2013 4:17 pm
now I am considering wasting £72 on something might turn up, I have the following questions if anyone can help would be great,
1. I only received BRP card and my old refugee expired travel document. I have no other forms of identification for myself other than bills and driving license.
Is it enough to send the old refugee travel document and BRP card (copy as they say BRP copy is enough)? I have no other documents
2. On my BRP card says settlement and does not mention I am refugee, which travel document do I apply for ? my expired one is a refugee convention blue one and that is the only proof that I am refugee. Am I still considered refugee ?
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alex68
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by alex68 » Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:14 pm
doodoo2012 wrote:now I am considering wasting £72 on something might turn up, I have the following questions if anyone can help would be great,
1. I only received BRP card and my old refugee expired travel document. I have no other forms of identification for myself other than bills and driving license.
Is it enough to send the old refugee travel document and BRP card (copy as they say BRP copy is enough)? I have no other documents
2. On my BRP card says settlement and does not mention I am refugee, which travel document do I apply for ? my expired one is a refugee convention blue one and that is the only proof that I am refugee. Am I still considered refugee ?
Dear
the colour copy of BRP work if you attach the expire
travel documents ,be sure to complete the section 9 in td112 BRP form ,and the Photo need to be signed.
if your brp issued on base of protection route ,you can apply for blue
travel document.
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doodoo2012
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by doodoo2012 » Mon Mar 18, 2013 7:49 pm
Dear Alex, thank you for your quick response .
Does the brp need to be colour photocopied ?
How do I know on what basis my brp issued ? It only says settlement and indefinite leave to remain .
So according to you I need to send,
1. Coloured copy of brp.
2. The old
travel document.
3. Signed photos of me.
Is this right ? Is there a number we can call them and ask ? Or who is the best to seek advice from?
alex68 wrote:doodoo2012 wrote:now I am considering wasting £72 on something might turn up, I have the following questions if anyone can help would be great,
1. I only received BRP card and my old refugee expired travel document. I have no other forms of identification for myself other than bills and driving license.
Is it enough to send the old refugee travel document and BRP card (copy as they say BRP copy is enough)? I have no other documents
2. On my BRP card says settlement and does not mention I am refugee, which travel document do I apply for ? my expired one is a refugee convention blue one and that is the only proof that I am refugee. Am I still considered refugee ?
Dear
the colour copy of BRP work if you attach the expire
travel documents ,be sure to complete the section 9 in td112 BRP form ,and the Photo need to be signed.
if your brp issued on base of protection route ,you can apply for blue
travel document.
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alex68
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by alex68 » Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:01 pm
Dear
Yes, all 3 points and complete the td 112 ,and everything you need you can find in pdf file ( td112 brp guide )in ukba web site.
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... idance.pdf
if you apply for ILR through protection route (You refugee status now )
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$uperman
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by $uperman » Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:19 pm
Can someone tell me please, I need to apply Refugee traval documents in the uk. I was granted refugees status last year, now I want to apply for convention traval documents. I downloaded the application form and in one of the paragraph it says if you have Any CCJ against you. Previously I had some unpaid debts which I didn't know what to do as I was in financial crises and was not allowed to work for five years so ending up with small amount of debts that might have led me to ccj.
Now my question is does ccj for unpaid debts effects obtaining traval documents? I am very worried what would happen if apply for the teaval documents.
Thanks for your time
Mr $uperman
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doodoo2012
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by doodoo2012 » Mon Mar 18, 2013 9:25 pm
thank you
alex68 wrote:Dear
Yes, all 3 points and complete the td 112 ,and everything you need you can find in pdf file ( td112 brp guide )in ukba web site.
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... idance.pdf
if you apply for ILR through protection route (You refugee status now )
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by babe_khyber » Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:04 pm
doodoo2012 wrote:thank you
alex68 wrote:Dear
Yes, all 3 points and complete the td 112 ,and everything you need you can find in pdf file ( td112 brp guide )in ukba web site.
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... idance.pdf
if you apply for ILR through protection route (You refugee status now )
hi everyone, I submitted td112 for travel documents on monday with my ILR photocopy and aprovel letter copy+ old one travel documents copy not the original one I don`t know if they are accepting or not because last time i have sent everything then we don`t has any proof of ID about 6month waiting without any original document now i don`t know how long taking more waiting please anyone has received good news then share us thx
best wishes
babe khyber
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by viglen210 » Thu Mar 21, 2013 9:24 am
nothing to date. @babe I think you did the right thing. keep your originals and send copies. i do not understand why they keep the originals all this time. there should be a system where they check your docs and return them all since they started using BRP. it will take them a while to figure that out.
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enk
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by enk » Thu Mar 21, 2013 11:53 pm
Hi all. Finally got my travel document and brp after waiting for 8 painful months. Good luck to you all.
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by viglen210 » Fri Mar 22, 2013 12:02 am
Great news enk. Wish you all the best.
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by Padsy » Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:06 pm
Congratulations to all those that got their travel documents sorted hopefully it shudnt be long, luks like piple r starting to get their stuff back but gosh nearly 1 year wait!!!
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by babe_khyber » Fri Mar 22, 2013 8:26 pm
Padsy wrote:Congratulations to all those that got their travel documents sorted hopefully it shudnt be long, luks like piple r starting to get their stuff back but gosh nearly 1 year wait!!!
hello anyone Could someone know the present home office policy for travel document processing time some of my friends told some time they issue in 4 week but some taking morethen 6month I don`t know which cetegorey i am in ILR stage I have already 6 month waiting for ILR now again waiting for travel document how long.any information will be appreciated thx
best wishes
babe khyber
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mirna
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by mirna » Fri Mar 22, 2013 9:36 pm
hi babe kybher nice to see u here again, congratulations for the ilr. When did u send ur application for travel document? Did u you received a receipt letter? Why didn't u send ur expire ctd is not more useful, but the copy of brp is fine. I hope we'll all get it soon.
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by babe_khyber » Sun Mar 24, 2013 12:09 pm
mirna wrote:hi babe kybher nice to see u here again, congratulations for the ilr. When did u send ur application for travel document? Did u you received a receipt letter? Why didn't u send ur expire ctd is not more useful, but the copy of brp is fine. I hope we'll all get it soon.
Tank you mirna, I have received ILR, BRP last month 18 feb and now the problem is
travel document its taking long waiting again like ILR stage.
best wishes
babe khyber
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by alex_shvjac » Mon Mar 25, 2013 4:31 pm
Hi all,
Today is 2 months after I have submitted my application for TD renewal once I have had my ILR.
They will take time I have been told due to the fact that nearly all of them have been sent to deal with ILRs after Olympics.
Fingers crossed!
Alex
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azk10
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by azk10 » Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:28 pm
Guys just you give you up date.
Thanks God got my Travel documents and BRP . After 6 months wait .
by the way apperantly now you can travel to Czeck republic , Estonia , Romania and Poland as well without visa. They have abolished Visa for Refugees for 3 months.
I hope you all get your ILR or TD soon ..
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by Padsy » Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:20 am
Congratulations azk I've been waiting since August as well grrrrr...... Guess gona have to wait hey