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[pshanbhag]

Hi all,

I submitted my biometrics on 20/10/2020. Still waiting to hear a decision. Time is ticking as I have got one more job offer but can’t join because of this situation. What is the wait time? Please if anyone can help

Regards

[poper]

Hi all,

I submitted my biometrics on 20/10/2020. Still waiting to hear a decision. Time is ticking as I have got one more job offer but can’t join because of this situation. What is the wait time? Please if anyone can help

Regards

Depends on the route you have applied. SET O timelines here:
indefinite-leave-to-remain/ilr-timeline ... -1980.html

[poper]

Still waiting for my Set LR (M) spouse Visa extension since 24th June 2020. Try to escalate with MP and complained through the UKVI website but nothing.

Is it true after 6months we can track the application?

No, you cannot track your application. See
indefinite-leave-to-remain/suspension-o ... l#p1972468

[Anotherhustler4vis]

Yes i have a report from the hospital and i have emailed them to my MP. Shall i send them to HO as well?

Sorry to hear, I was in the same situation and this is my 2 cents. It is better to call the HO help line and tell them you want to expedite your case on medical / compassionate ground. They will then email you a link to upload your evidence, i.e. hospital report, test/lab, patient record, etc. I asked my MP to help as well but apparently HO has a different team looking at MP enquiries so it takes longer to hear back. The whole process took me 5 working days from the call to the receipt of approval email.

[Bleta2020]

All August Set LR until 28th are done (on my list) bar a couple. 1 from 9th (I suspect the user hasn't updated their timeline) and another from 21st (that seems to be a complex case).

August Set LR outstanding applications now are:

29th August - 2 (including yourself)
31st August - 2

I think you will hear back this week for sure, hopefully (and most probably) tomorrow!

That's heartening to see decisions in date order. Thanks again for keeping us updated on the stats
Who're the 9th and 21st August users?

My hopes of hearing back on my case in 2020 have faded. I am thinking my caseworker is already out for Christmas/New Year as Sepetember applicants have begun receiving decisions.

Same here mate. Who knows how long it's going to take now. That being said, there haven't been many September approvals and most 29th-31st August are still outstanding. Not sure how they have allocated cases amongst and between caseworkers tbh.

I applied in june and still no response. Called the HO today and they said the only way to escalate my application is if a family member (father, mother, brother, sister) dies. Really helpful, you pay £2400 per application and they say 6 months later they can’t update you on the status.

[ajitu92]

That's heartening to see decisions in date order. Thanks again for keeping us updated on the stats
Who're the 9th and 21st August users?

My hopes of hearing back on my case in 2020 have faded. I am thinking my caseworker is already out for Christmas/New Year as Sepetember applicants have begun receiving decisions.

Same here mate. Who knows how long it's going to take now. That being said, there haven't been many September approvals and most 29th-31st August are still outstanding. Not sure how they have allocated cases amongst and between caseworkers tbh.

I applied in june and still no response. Called the HO today and they said the only way to escalate my application is if a family member (father, mother, brother, sister) dies. Really helpful, you pay £2400 per application and they say 6 months later they can’t update you on the status.

The discussion you quoted strictly pertained to Set LR and not Set O (which you have applied for). Set O and Set M processing pattern still remains an absolute mystery.

[917700]

if anyone need to call TNT for delivery information. remember to call this right number 0345 6080 630

[917700]

if anyone need to call TNT for delivery information. remember to call this right number 0345 6080 630

After i was held on the line for 1 hour. It hung up from their end. It's really a waste of time. I will just wait for 7 working day

[CULLINAN]

Given a sharp rise in corona cases, most likely England will again go into National lockdown in Jan 2021!!! Absolute joke!! Why is boris even relaxing the 5 day Christmas rules to make it even worse!!

[917700]

if anyone need to call TNT for delivery information. remember to call this right number 0345 6080 630

After i was held on the line for 1 hour. It hung up from their end. It's really a waste of time. I will just wait for 7 working day

For those who applied to change address, please be aware the HO may still posted the BRP to your old address.

I applied to change the address and I received the acknowledge email from them. However, the BRP still posted to my solicitor's office address. Not my updated address.

[srsw]

Set O	Biometrics	Decision	Applicants	Name
01/10/2020	23/10/2020	09/12/2020	2	gag285
01/10/2020	15/10/2020	08/11/2020	1
01/10/2020	22/10/2020	04/11/2020	1
01/10/2020	27/10/2020	29/11/2020	2
02/10/2020	17/10/2020	01/12/2020	1
02/10/2020	15/10/2020	01/12/2020	1
02/10/2020	21/10/2020	04/12/2020	2
03/10/2020	11/11/2020	30/11/2020	1
04/10/2020	21/10/2020	23/11/2020	1
04/10/2020	20/10/2020	29/11/2020	1
05/10/2020	27/10/2020	16/11/2020	1
05/10/2020	21/10/2020	03/12/2020	1	rashdiv
07/10/2020	16/10/2020	28/10/2020	1
08/10/2020	24/10/2020	02/11/2020	1
09/10/2020	29/10/2020	18/11/2020	1
09/10/2020	22/10/2020	30/10/2020	1
11/10/2020	05/11/2020	28/11/2020	3
12/10/2020	15/10/2020	19/10/2020	1
12/10/2020	25/10/2020	30/10/2020	1
13/10/2020	10/11/2020	28/11/2020	4
13/10/2020	10/11/2020	28/11/2020	1
13/10/2020	05/11/2020	Awaiting	1	bex654
14/10/2020	02/11/2020	Awaiting	1
14/10/2020	24/10/2020	Awaiting	3	navkant
14/10/2020	24/10/2020	28/11/2020	1
14/10/2020	23/10/2020	28/11/2020	1
14/10/2020	29/10/2020	Awating	1	Lasp2010
14/10/2020	29/10/2020	29/11/2020	1
15/10/2020	19/10/2020	22/10/2020	1
16/10/2020	12/11/2020	Awating	1	Ariaparch
19/10/2020	16/11/2020	30/11/2020	1
19/10/2020	25/11/2020	Awaiting	2	peterlondon
20/10/2020	12/11/2020	Awaiting	1
20/10/2020	09/11/2020	10/12/2020	1
20/10/2020	02/11/2020	01/12/2020	1
20/10/2020	21/10/2020	01/12/2020	1	chn711820
21/10/2020	18/11/2020	Awaiting	1	Linet Jose friend
22/10/2020	12/11/2020	26/11/2020	1
22/10/2020	18/11/2020	Awaiting	1	somanu
23/10/2020	20/11/2020	Awaiting	4	GondalUK
23/10/2020	29/10/2020	04/11/2020	1
26/10/2020	19/11/2020	Awaiting	3	Linet Jose
26/10/2020	26/11/2020	Awaiting	1	Pomal1994
26/10/2020	23/11/2020	04/12/2020	1	Ameraj1
28/10/2020	05/11/2020	Awaiting	1	beuk2020
30/10/2020	04/11/2020	Awaiting	2	car1
31/10/2020	30/11/2020	02/12/2020	2	samuk2021
31/10/2020	09/11/2020	06/12/2020	1	faridds
10/11/2020	09/12/2020	Awaiting	2	srsw
16/11/2020	04/12/2020	Awaiting	1	ozgexguner

Updated with my entry...looks like this is not up-to-date, so feel free to add pending/successful ones folks.

[AlexAlexAlex]

Does anyone knows what's happening with set M? It seems HO competly lost the plot!!! Set O are getting approval within few weeks of submission but set M applicants been waiting for ages and it's not acceptable.
Has anyone made a complaint to HO? Does anyone know best way to raise this complaint?

Thanks,

[DanaF]

Does anyone knows what's happening with set M? It seems HO competly lost the plot!!! Set O are getting approval within few weeks of submission but set M applicants been waiting for ages and it's not acceptable.
Has anyone made a complaint to HO? Does anyone know best way to raise this complaint?

Thanks,

As someone watching everyone around my timeline getting their approvals thick and fast, I understand your frustration. There really is no rhyme or reason to it all. But sadly, their process is so opaque that there really isn't any way to hold them to account.

[AlexAlexAlex]

Does anyone knows what's happening with set M? It seems HO competly lost the plot!!! Set O are getting approval within few weeks of submission but set M applicants been waiting for ages and it's not acceptable.
Has anyone made a complaint to HO? Does anyone know best way to raise this complaint?

Thanks,

As someone watching everyone around my timeline getting their approvals thick and fast, I understand your frustration. There really is no rhyme or reason to it all. But sadly, their process is so opaque that there really isn't any way to hold them to account.

The HO has duty to view all application fairly and equally but they are not doing it, this should be enough to hold them accountable for?

[a85]

Hi everyone,

If I have a true medical health problems , and I need my ILR soon (supported by GP), I need to contact whom?

I need to contact MP, or I need to fill the compliant form in UKVI?

[Mur]

For all those who are waiting for OVER 6 months and have failed to get a decision even after contacting HO first, MP intervention.

I would suggest to make an official complaint to HO especially if you have compelling circumstances. Mention the reasons how the delay has impacted your life, with evidence where appropriate.

Complaints are handled by a different department and puts lot of pressure to make a decision quick.

Obviously, you are well within your rights to make a complaint if HO has taken unnecessary time which is impacting aspects of your daily life and mental health.

PS: Send via post with recorded delivery.

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisat ... -complaint

Dear member,

Finally I got my Christmas present after 6 months of waiting . Thanks for your valuable guidance.
Now I need to prepare documents to submit my dependant whose Tier 2 visa is going to expire in another 25 days and as I said earlier they have 35 days shortage to get eligible for ILR. I hope I can apply ILR directly instead of tier 2 extension again for them. I hope this has not been changed in 2021 guidance. Could anyone confirm on this please? Could anyone tell me what are all documents i need to submit for their ILR application?

Thanks,

[Whizart]

FINALLY! Got my approval today after 7+ Months of distressing wait! Applied SET (LR) on 15th May and received decision email today @15.35pm

Date of Application (Standard service): 15/05/2020
Biometric Reuse email received: 04/07/2020
Documents Submitted to UKVI via UKVCAS website: 12/07/2020
IDV App Invitation email received: 26/08/2020
Facial Image & Other Requirement Submitted via IDV App: 26/08/2020
In Person Biometric Appointment (Dual Submission): 03/09/2020 (Lansdowne road, Croydon / £135)

Caseworker Emails / Other Correspondence:
5/10/2020 - “Complex Issue” Letter received on email: Letter stated due to complex issue cannot make a decision within 6 months, however we will aim to decide the application by Feb 2021. (After 5 months of waiting I didn’t expect this email from HO)
29/10/2020- Wrote to HO to expedite my case due to Family Health Emergency with Medical Evidence (Emailed and Posted via recorded delivery)
5/11/2020 – Caseworker emailed me acknowledging the receipt of my request. However, stated that he cannot make a decision on my case at present as they require more time to consider my case.
16/11/2020 (6 Months Threshold reached) Contacted MP and asked them to request UKVI to expedite my case due to Family Health Emergency.
26/11/2020 – MP received a standard response from UKVI: We aim to process all application within 6 months, however following our assessment on Mr. X case, unfortunately it appears his application will not be processed within the six-month target. This is because his application raises exceptionally complex issues and we require further time to consider his case thoroughly and reach a decision.
30/11/2020 – Filed a complaint online to HO: Stating all reason + how this unreasonable wait time has impacted my personal and professional life.
18/12/2020 – Decision Email received (Email received from livsetdecisionservice@homeoffice.gov.uk undersigned by caseworker)

A BIG thank you to @CULLINAN and @CR001 for all the help and support. I would also like to thank all the other members and legends for their valuable contribution to this forum @poper @ajitu92 @Ameline @iamawonder and others.
I understand the wait could be painful and emotionally draining, but hang in there guys your decision will arrive soon. All the very best for everyone waiting. I wish you all receive a decision in 2020.

Like to sum it up by saying – Alhamduillah.

[ajitu92]

FINALLY! Got my approval today after 7+ Months of distressing wait! Applied SET (LR) on 15th May and received decision email today @15.35pm

Date of Application (Standard service): 15/05/2020
Biometric Reuse email received: 04/07/2020
Documents Submitted to UKVI via UKVCAS website: 12/07/2020
IDV App Invitation email received: 26/08/2020
Facial Image & Other Requirement Submitted via IDV App: 26/08/2020
In Person Biometric Appointment (Dual Submission): 03/09/2020 (Lansdowne road, Croydon / £135)

Caseworker Emails / Other Correspondence:
5/10/2020 - “Complex Issue” Letter received on email: Letter stated due to complex issue cannot make a decision within 6 months, however we will aim to decide the application by Feb 2021. (After 5 months of waiting I didn’t expect this email from HO)
29/10/2020- Wrote to HO to expedite my case due to Family Health Emergency with Medical Evidence (Emailed and Posted via recorded delivery)
5/11/2020 – Caseworker emailed me acknowledging the receipt of my request. However, stated that he cannot make a decision on my case at present as they require more time to consider my case.
16/11/2020 (6 Months Threshold reached) Contacted MP and asked them to request UKVI to expedite my case due to Family Health Emergency.
26/11/2020 – MP received a standard response from UKVI: We aim to process all application within 6 months, however following our assessment on Mr. X case, unfortunately it appears his application will not be processed within the six-month target. This is because his application raises exceptionally complex issues and we require further time to consider his case thoroughly and reach a decision.
30/11/2020 – Filed a complaint online to HO: Stating all reason + how this unreasonable wait time has impacted my personal and professional life.
18/12/2020 – Decision Email received (Email received from livsetdecisionservice@homeoffice.gov.uk undersigned by caseworker)

A BIG thank you to @CULLINAN and @CR001 for all the help and support. I would also like to thank all the other members and legends for their valuable contribution to this forum @poper @ajitu92 @Ameline @iamawonder and others.
I understand the wait could be painful and emotionally draining, but hang in there guys your decision will arrive soon. All the very best for everyone waiting. I wish you all receive a decision in 2020.

Like to sum it up by saying – Alhamduillah.

Congratulations mate! I'm glad it all ended well, even after all the hardship! Not going to lie, I did wonder (a day or two ago) what happened to your application/case! Nothing to thank me for, by the way

[CULLINAN]

Congratulations Whizart!!

[wayne_321]

FINALLY! Got my approval today after 7+ Months of distressing wait! Applied SET (LR) on 15th May and received decision email today @15.35pm

Date of Application (Standard service): 15/05/2020
Biometric Reuse email received: 04/07/2020
Documents Submitted to UKVI via UKVCAS website: 12/07/2020
IDV App Invitation email received: 26/08/2020
Facial Image & Other Requirement Submitted via IDV App: 26/08/2020
In Person Biometric Appointment (Dual Submission): 03/09/2020 (Lansdowne road, Croydon / £135)

Caseworker Emails / Other Correspondence:
5/10/2020 - “Complex Issue” Letter received on email: Letter stated due to complex issue cannot make a decision within 6 months, however we will aim to decide the application by Feb 2021. (After 5 months of waiting I didn’t expect this email from HO)
29/10/2020- Wrote to HO to expedite my case due to Family Health Emergency with Medical Evidence (Emailed and Posted via recorded delivery)
5/11/2020 – Caseworker emailed me acknowledging the receipt of my request. However, stated that he cannot make a decision on my case at present as they require more time to consider my case.
16/11/2020 (6 Months Threshold reached) Contacted MP and asked them to request UKVI to expedite my case due to Family Health Emergency.
26/11/2020 – MP received a standard response from UKVI: We aim to process all application within 6 months, however following our assessment on Mr. X case, unfortunately it appears his application will not be processed within the six-month target. This is because his application raises exceptionally complex issues and we require further time to consider his case thoroughly and reach a decision.
30/11/2020 – Filed a complaint online to HO: Stating all reason + how this unreasonable wait time has impacted my personal and professional life.
18/12/2020 – Decision Email received (Email received from livsetdecisionservice@homeoffice.gov.uk undersigned by caseworker)

A BIG thank you to @CULLINAN and @CR001 for all the help and support. I would also like to thank all the other members and legends for their valuable contribution to this forum @poper @ajitu92 @Ameline @iamawonder and others.
I understand the wait could be painful and emotionally draining, but hang in there guys your decision will arrive soon. All the very best for everyone waiting. I wish you all receive a decision in 2020.

Like to sum it up by saying – Alhamduillah.

Congrats brother

Can you guys help he i applied in April 2020 & i did received complex case email on 23rd September 2020.HO SAID in letter (We expect to make a decision on your application by 27/12/2020, but we will write to you again if this is not going to be possible)

What would i do now ?

@CULLINAN and @CR001
Please advise me

Thanks

[CULLINAN]

What would i do now ?

@CULLINAN and @CR001
Please advise me

Thanks

Chase HO again and ask for an update. Ask your MP to intervene otherwise or else make an official complaint.

[Whizart]

FINALLY! Got my approval today after 7+ Months of distressing wait! Applied SET (LR) on 15th May and received decision email today @15.35pm

Date of Application (Standard service): 15/05/2020
Biometric Reuse email received: 04/07/2020
Documents Submitted to UKVI via UKVCAS website: 12/07/2020
IDV App Invitation email received: 26/08/2020
Facial Image & Other Requirement Submitted via IDV App: 26/08/2020
In Person Biometric Appointment (Dual Submission): 03/09/2020 (Lansdowne road, Croydon / £135)

Caseworker Emails / Other Correspondence:
5/10/2020 - “Complex Issue” Letter received on email: Letter stated due to complex issue cannot make a decision within 6 months, however we will aim to decide the application by Feb 2021. (After 5 months of waiting I didn’t expect this email from HO)
29/10/2020- Wrote to HO to expedite my case due to Family Health Emergency with Medical Evidence (Emailed and Posted via recorded delivery)
5/11/2020 – Caseworker emailed me acknowledging the receipt of my request. However, stated that he cannot make a decision on my case at present as they require more time to consider my case.
16/11/2020 (6 Months Threshold reached) Contacted MP and asked them to request UKVI to expedite my case due to Family Health Emergency.
26/11/2020 – MP received a standard response from UKVI: We aim to process all application within 6 months, however following our assessment on Mr. X case, unfortunately it appears his application will not be processed within the six-month target. This is because his application raises exceptionally complex issues and we require further time to consider his case thoroughly and reach a decision.
30/11/2020 – Filed a complaint online to HO: Stating all reason + how this unreasonable wait time has impacted my personal and professional life.
18/12/2020 – Decision Email received (Email received from livsetdecisionservice@homeoffice.gov.uk undersigned by caseworker)

A BIG thank you to @CULLINAN and @CR001 for all the help and support. I would also like to thank all the other members and legends for their valuable contribution to this forum @poper @ajitu92 @Ameline @iamawonder and others.
I understand the wait could be painful and emotionally draining, but hang in there guys your decision will arrive soon. All the very best for everyone waiting. I wish you all receive a decision in 2020.

Like to sum it up by saying – Alhamduillah.

Congrats brother

Can you guys help he i applied in April 2020 & i did received complex case email on 23rd September 2020.HO SAID in letter (We expect to make a decision on your application by 27/12/2020, but we will write to you again if this is not going to be possible)

What would i do now ?

@CULLINAN and @CR001
Please advise me

Thanks

Thanks! @wayne_321 Just to add to what CULLINAN said. When you write to them please make sure you get your wording right. Highlight the impact caused by this unreasonable delay on your personal and professional life(If any). 6+ Months wait time is unacceptable and you should write to them!  Make sure you email + post letter via recorded delivery.

PLEASE NOTE: I made my complaints and escalation on the basis of knowing that I was meeting all the parameters of SET (LR) route + a very clean record throughout my time in the UK. You know your situation best therefore take actions accordingly. All the best and I'll pray you receive your decision soon.

[Whizart]

FINALLY! Got my approval today after 7+ Months of distressing wait! Applied SET (LR) on 15th May and received decision email today @15.35pm

Date of Application (Standard service): 15/05/2020
Biometric Reuse email received: 04/07/2020
Documents Submitted to UKVI via UKVCAS website: 12/07/2020
IDV App Invitation email received: 26/08/2020
Facial Image & Other Requirement Submitted via IDV App: 26/08/2020
In Person Biometric Appointment (Dual Submission): 03/09/2020 (Lansdowne road, Croydon / £135)

Caseworker Emails / Other Correspondence:
5/10/2020 - “Complex Issue” Letter received on email: Letter stated due to complex issue cannot make a decision within 6 months, however we will aim to decide the application by Feb 2021. (After 5 months of waiting I didn’t expect this email from HO)
29/10/2020- Wrote to HO to expedite my case due to Family Health Emergency with Medical Evidence (Emailed and Posted via recorded delivery)
5/11/2020 – Caseworker emailed me acknowledging the receipt of my request. However, stated that he cannot make a decision on my case at present as they require more time to consider my case.
16/11/2020 (6 Months Threshold reached) Contacted MP and asked them to request UKVI to expedite my case due to Family Health Emergency.
26/11/2020 – MP received a standard response from UKVI: We aim to process all application within 6 months, however following our assessment on Mr. X case, unfortunately it appears his application will not be processed within the six-month target. This is because his application raises exceptionally complex issues and we require further time to consider his case thoroughly and reach a decision.
30/11/2020 – Filed a complaint online to HO: Stating all reason + how this unreasonable wait time has impacted my personal and professional life.
18/12/2020 – Decision Email received (Email received from livsetdecisionservice@homeoffice.gov.uk undersigned by caseworker)

A BIG thank you to @CULLINAN and @CR001 for all the help and support. I would also like to thank all the other members and legends for their valuable contribution to this forum @poper @ajitu92 @Ameline @iamawonder and others.
I understand the wait could be painful and emotionally draining, but hang in there guys your decision will arrive soon. All the very best for everyone waiting. I wish you all receive a decision in 2020.

Like to sum it up by saying – Alhamduillah.

Congratulations mate! I'm glad it all ended well, even after all the hardship! Not going to lie, I did wonder (a day or two ago) what happened to your application/case! Nothing to thank me for, by the way

Thanks mate ! It's a big relief ! I have a feeling you guys will receive your decision very soon !

[Whizart]

Congratulations Whizart!!

Thanks @CULLINAN !

[CULLINAN]

London and Southeast to move to a new Tier 4 - almost like lockdown - PM briefing at 4pm!!