Can someone please give me a quick opinion?

[tbbcuk]

I can apply ILR in Nov 2010 (10 year residency).
But if I wait until 21 Dec 2010 to submit, my 9 days gap will disappear.

My immigration adviser tell me to apply in Nov because
(1) 9 days gap is acceptable
(2) Xmas time heavy postal traffic - not ideal
(3) xmas time officers are lazy so the application won't go through till new year anyway, and new year is busy season for HO.

But I thought if I submit in Dec is much safer because I will have NO gap, case become straightforward but he got his points too.

PLEASE can someone give me your opinion when should I submit??

[geriatrix]

If you want to eliminate the risk of refusal (however small it may be), no harm in waiting until December. At least you'll at peace that your application's approval is not subject to (at mercy of) caseworker discretion.


IMHO ...



regards

[tbbcuk]

Thanks for your reply, I see your point, its better to play safe.

Does anyone think posting application in xmas is a big issue there?
I will use Next Day Delivery to make sure it arrive safely.
But are they really lazier in xmas time??

[John]

are they really lazier in xmas time??

I don't think "lazier" is the correct word to use. However in is not unknown for workers in the UK to take annual holiday between Christmas and the New Year, so joining up the two Bank Holidays into one long holiday. I am sure that employees of UKBA are no different in that respect.

Can you explain how the 9 days disappear if you wait until December?

[tbbcuk]

Hi john,

I had some problem with my first arrival in Oct 2000 so they only gave me 2 months FLR which was due in Jan 2001.
Due to unfamiliarity to the extension procedure, I had to return for more documents so in total the application was 9 days out of time.

I am away for holiday till Nov, so the earliest application is Nov 2010, but I feel it is safer to apply in 21 Dec (apply early use 28 days rule).

John, do you also agree with sush that I should wait to minimize the risk?
Sending it at xmas time is ok?

[John]

do you also agree with sush that I should wait to minimize the risk?
Sending it at xmas time is ok?

Yes I agree, cut out any unnecessary risk.

Apply Tuesday 21st December? Yes, why not, but as you have already said, use Special Delivery, for guaranteed next day delivery.

[tbbcuk]

Thanks John, both you and sush have back up my initial thought, I have been waiting for this day for 10 years so waiting for another month is really not a lot. Its better to be safe.

[vinny]

When does your current leave expire?

Keep proof of posting.

[tbbcuk]

vinny, my current work permit is till Aug 2012.

Yes I will use Special Next Day Delivery and keep receipt and tracking number.

Having heard of people recently having problems to pay with card, I think I will use cheque this time.

[push]

vinny, my current work permit is till Aug 2012.

Yes I will use Special Next Day Delivery and keep receipt and tracking number.

Having heard of people recently having problems to pay with card, I think I will use cheque this time.

Use postal orders instead - instant payment like a credit/debit card with surety of payment going through.

[tbbcuk]

Use postal orders instead - instant payment like a credit/debit card with surety of payment going through.

If I use cheque, do they not start working until the cheque is clear?

[geriatrix]

Use postal orders instead - instant payment like a credit/debit card with surety of payment going through.

If I use cheque, do they not start working until the cheque is clear?

It takes days for the cheque to clear. And your application won't get into the system unless payment is credited to UKBA. Avoid cheque, IMHO.

As push has suggested, postal order is the best option.


regards