ILR with Simple Caution Delayed

[mcaglar88]

Dear members, I have made an ILR Set(o) application under skilled worker (5-year) route via super priority option on 7th of September, 2022. Next day, I got an email stating that unfortunately they can’t make a decision within one working day but they expect to make a decision asap. I was given a simple caution by local police in early May, 2022. I declared it in my application. Do you think this is the main reason of the delay? Actually, application form asks me to put only conditional, unspent cautions, warnings etc. However, I did declare my simple caution in spirit of openness. I believe I have no other problem in my application. Any ideas? How long it might take? Many thanks…

[contorted_svy]

Difficult to know, if that was the only thing you ever received and you declared it, It would say it's unlikely (but I don't know the full story!)

As you had paid for super priority and it's been over a month, could you get your MP to follow up? Did you attempt any follow up yourself since the email from them?

[mcaglar88]

The reason of simple caution I had a serious argument with my ex-fiancé. She was drunk and called the police. Police gave me simple caution. I will contact the MP. Thanks for your reply.

[zimba]

Refusal is discretionary in case of an unspent caution. An argument is not serious, so you should be ok

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... nality.pdf

[mcaglar88]

Thanks very much Zimba.

[contorted_svy]

You should check if you are eligible for a.refund given the unreasonably long processing time for a super priority application.

[mcaglar88]

Do you think Home Office would still prioritise the decision on my ILR application due to super priority service?
I am nervous if it would take time like two or three months? I am really hoping that it will not take 6-months to hear from Home Office like a standard service. Many thanks.

[zimba]

Do you think Home Office would still prioritise the decision on my ILR application due to super priority service?
I am nervous if it would take time like two or three months? I am really hoping that it will not take 6-months to hear from Home Office like a standard service. Many thanks.

I assume they get back to you when the details of the caution are reviewed. Do not believe that should take very long

[mcaglar88]

Thank you very much for the comments. I appreciate it.

[contorted_svy]

Do you think Home Office would still prioritise the decision on my ILR application due to super priority service?
I am nervous if it would take time like two or three months? I am really hoping that it will not take 6-months to hear from Home Office like a standard service. Many thanks.

You can ask for the refund after you got the decision. Hope in a quick resolution.

[zimba]

Do you think Home Office would still prioritise the decision on my ILR application due to super priority service?
I am nervous if it would take time like two or three months? I am really hoping that it will not take 6-months to hear from Home Office like a standard service. Many thanks.

You can ask for the refund after you got the decision. Hope in a quick resolution.

A refund is unlikely to be issued as they informed the applicant
Immigration and nationality refunds policy
Process to request a refund for services relating to an immigration application or service

[contorted_svy]

Do you think Home Office would still prioritise the decision on my ILR application due to super priority service?
I am nervous if it would take time like two or three months? I am really hoping that it will not take 6-months to hear from Home Office like a standard service. Many thanks.

You can ask for the refund after you got the decision. Hope in a quick resolution.

A refund is unlikely to be issued as they informed the applicant
Immigration and nationality refunds policy
Process to request a refund for services relating to an immigration application or service

Wow. Good to know...