ILR too slow?

[naturality]

I submitted my case on 20th August, and was asked for a document on 24th. It's not actually a document request, just a query -- because I only submitted with my daughter, without including my wife (who hasn't reached 5-year threshold as a dependent as she came to the UK later). I replied to their email on the same day and haven't heard anything since then.

I saw from the timeline thread that, the processing time is basically within days. So, I am just wondering if it is only my case that is slower or there are other August cases that haven't reached a decision.

Thanks.

[CR001]

What visa category are you applying through?

Where was your child born, UK or abroad?

[naturality]

tier 2 to ILR

my daughter was born abroad, she is only 10

[CR001]

She doesn't qualify for ilr until your spouse does if they both hold tier 2 dependent visas. This is clearly stated in the immigration rules, 319J (e)

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration ... ly-members

(e) Both of an applicant’s parents must either be lawfully settled in the UK, or being granted indefinite leave to remain at the same time as the applicant,

[naturality]

ooops. Wasn't realised this before. What will happen then?

[CR001]

Child's ilr will likely be refused and you will lose the fee.

[naturality]

still haven't got anything yet. Is there anyway we can ask them to expediter the process?

[CR001]

Is there anyway we can ask them to expediter the process?

No. Usually only possible for exceptionally compassionate reasons. Standard application could take up to 6 months.