ILR postal applications (excluding 10/14 yr.)

[I-L-R-2011]

UTD list for 19/01/2012

Successful

Set M
luke79 - applied on 15/09/2011 - after 16 weeks

Set O
lifeonhold applied on 08/08/11- after 22 weeks
Rennie applied on 25/8/11- after 19 weeks
totallylegit applied on 7/9/11- after 19 weeks
victorlcb applied on 12/9/11- after 18 weeks

Set O JR
uyi.controller applied on 30/7/11 -after 23 weeks
p5004 appliedon 16/08/2011 after 19 weeks
TEDDY61 applied 19/08/2011 - after 21 weeks
mollymaik applied on 20/08/11- after 19 weeks
a-s applied on 22/08/2011- after 21 weeks
kollexy applied on 28/08/2011- after 17 weeks
Nemo2011 applied on 30/08/2011- after 19 weeks



Waiting

SET M
Gaku applied on 6/9/11- now waiting 19 weeks
simbal applied on 18/11/11- now waiting 9 weeks
gid1818 applied on 21/11/2011 -now waiting 8 weeks
pymapp applied on 6/12/11 - now waiting 6 weeks
Skymoon applied 08/12/2011- now waiting 6 weeks
Max applied on 12/12/2011 - now waiting 5 weeks
chrisrich applied on 19/12/2011- now waiting 4 weeks
polly_s applied on 22/12/2011- now waiting 4 weeks
kayaniii applied on 07/01/2012 - now waiting 2 week


SET O
GSOTodd applied on 05/09/11- now waiting 19 weeks
albert11 applied on 10/09/2011- now waiting 18 weeks
Ratish123 appliedon 12/9/11- now waiting 18 weeks
Shuklac78 applied on 15/9/11- now waiting 18 weeks
teluguabbayi applied on 13/10/11 - now waiting 14 weeks
SETO25Oct2011applied on 20/10/2011- now waiting 13 weeks
tushars applied on 01/11/2011 - now waiting 11 weeks
gvijaygadde applied on 11/11/11- now waiting 9 weeks
humtum76 applied on 14/11/11- now waiting 9 weeks
shuklap applied on 24/11/11- now waiting 8 weeks
shortwait applied on 29/11/11- now waiting 7 weeks


SET O JR
kamicool applied on 18/08/11- now waiting 22 weeks
abdul23 applied on 25/08/2011- now waiting 21 weeks
I-L-R-2011 applied on 31/08/11- now waiting 20 weeks
Doubletrouble applied on 06/09/11- now waiting 19 weeks
ishareef17 applied on 09/09/11- now wating 19 weeks
superman555 applied on 23/09/11 - now waiting 17 weeks
susan1228 applied on 07/10/2011-now waiting 15 weeks
kalpulli applied on 22/11/11- now waiting 8 weeks


Successful for w/c 03/01/12 - rennie, p5004, luke79, lifeonhold, kollexy
Successful for w/c 09/01/12 - uyi.controller, mollymaik, teddy61,nemo2011
Successful for w/c 16/01/12- totallylegit, victorlcb, a-s

[abdul23]

no news from my side Tommorrow another day waiting for a postman

[kamicool]

Still no news will update as soon as i will get back. Congratulations to those who got their visas and hope that this waiting period is over for all.

[doubletrouble]

I hope we are helping others by putting them off for applying this by post. Not many new members are adding on the list which serves the part of the purpose in creating this list. Only if I had read this thread before applying......

It is interesting to read other posts where they have been frustrated for waiting 2 hours or 7 days after premium service. I guess you reach a point after which anxiety no longer holds on to you. To be honest, the wait no longer bothers me now.

I think 20-22+ weeks now is normal which used to be 8-14 weeks 6 months ago. I hope they don't change the goal post and say 95% cleared by 12 months!

Am I seeing Set O and Set O JR approvals alternating week on week? Just a curious observation.

[chrisrich]

Any news from Gaku? I was under the impression that Set M doesn't take so long to be processed.

[doubletrouble]

"used to"

Any news from Gaku? I was under the impression that Set M doesn't take so long to be processed.

[superman555]

Right, my query is for those who recently got their passports back from HO with ILR stamp particularly SET O JR category. Looking back at earlier posts on this thread, I've seen where some of the people said they got a letter from HO along with their passports confirming that their ILR is valid from the date they actually completed 4 or 5 years in the country as opposed to the actual ILR stamp date on their passports which will allow those who want to apply for naturalisation submit their application earlier. Did any of you get such letter from HO along with your documents pls?

Considering the fact that the HO is now taking a minimum of 4 or 5 months to decide our applications, do we have to wait for another 12 months from the ILR stamp date or 12 months from the actual date we were due ILR but couldn't get it due to HO delays or inefficiency??? I'm already 4 months past my ILR due date as having arrived the country in Sep 2006 & applied for ILR in Sep 2011 but still waiting for it uptill now. Can I therefore apply for citizenship in Sep 2012 or do I have to wait for another 12 months from the date the ILR will be stamped on my passport?

Any ideas are all welcome pls

[gaku]

Any news from Gaku? I was under the impression that Set M doesn't take so long to be processed.

i am still waiting i will let u know guys if i hear any thing

[doubletrouble]

12months from your lucky day mate. Hopefully it will be coming soon.

Right, my query is for those who recently got their passports back from HO with ILR stamp particularly SET O JR category. Looking back at earlier posts on this thread, I've seen where some of the people said they got a letter from HO along with their passports confirming that their ILR is valid from the date they actually completed 4 or 5 years in the country as opposed to the actual ILR stamp date on their passports which will allow those who want to apply for naturalisation submit their application earlier. Did any of you get such letter from HO along with your documents pls?

Considering the fact that the HO is now taking a minimum of 4 or 5 months to decide our applications, do we have to wait for another 12 months from the ILR stamp date or 12 months from the actual date we were due ILR but couldn't get it due to HO delays or inefficiency??? I'm already 4 months past my ILR due date as having arrived the country in Sep 2006 & applied for ILR in Sep 2011 but still waiting for it uptill now. Can I therefore apply for citizenship in Sep 2012 or do I have to wait for another 12 months from the date the ILR will be stamped on my passport?

Any ideas are all welcome pls

[superman555]

Thanks doubletrouble but methinks that that's so unfair on us who applied by post - having to wait for God knows how long for no fault of mine except for refusing to give UKBA additional £1,134 (myself + 4 dependants) for a PEO application. Anyway the waiting game continues - 17 weeks & 1 day now and still counting

[doubletrouble]

Couldn't agree more. Apart from just this painful waiting one can easily claim child benefit and make up for that extra charge for premium service in 6 months. I sincerely hope we get our passport before rules change and price hike.

[SETO25Oct2011]

Hi everyone,

ILR approved and currently overseas at my wedding. Thanks everyone for your support. Here's my details:

Application sent - 20 oct 2011
Confirmation letter dated - 25 oct 2011
ILR approval - 12 Jan 2012
Received post -14 Jan 2012 Liverpool Stamp

Expedited request - 19 Dec 2011 - registered post Croydon office
Request for MP assistance - 3 Jan 2012 - who wrote letter and contacted uk boarder hotline for some progress update though this was difficult even for them to get information
Expedited request - 9 Jan 2012 fax and registered post to both Croydon and Liverpool office

Reason for expedited request -travelling to my wedding on 14 Jan 2012.

I got my passport 6 hours after my original flight left on 14th Jan but managed to fly out 3 days later and in time for my actual wedding.

Thanks again everyone. Especially for moral support and seto12aug for posting info which was very helpful.

Cheers....

[speed120]

Hello everyone , im a in difficult situation at the moment , i applied for ILR set (m) since the 4th of august and im still waiting i havent heard anything , my soliciyot is useless he can hardly reply to my emails, i sent and email to the mp and the first time i got a responce to say that my application is an active consideration that was just in october or november , then about 2 weeks i sent another email to the email and he didnt take them 15 mins to reply to say answer apart for some words been changed , we all know to get hold of HO you need at least 10 to 15 mins to get hold of someone if you are lucky .they were taking for a fool thats for sur , for me to be able to call them i have to wait until the begining of February but its taking toooo long i know my application wasnt straight forward but it was just some small stuff that has nothing to do with my application , i dont have any criminal records , i been paying my tax everything was official , i know someone who applied for ILR ages ago , he is been cautioned for beating his wife and guess what he got his ILR within 5 weeks why nothing with the HO make since ?

[doubletrouble]

speed120

Wish I could help you but we are on the same boat- Boat Trapped

As people have been successful with expedite letter with a genuine cause, only thing I can think of is if you can risk spending more money- book flight ticket and show why you need your passport back quickly. But you are paying a price here. Just a suggestion.

[speed120]

speed120

Wish I could help you but we are on the same boat- Boat Trapped

As people have been successful with expedite letter with a genuine cause, only thing I can think of is if you can risk spending more money- book flight ticket and show why you need your passport back quickly. But you are paying a price here. Just a suggestion.

thanks Doubletrouble its good thinking but not enough as i have to find the money for the tickets which i dont have also they will ask why i need to travel , trust me doesnt matter what you tell they always find something wrong , i just got one week to go and few days and then im on the phone to them and they better give me a good reason why all this time

[chrisrich]

That wait is unbelievable! I hope you get your passport back with positive news soon.

[gaku]

So far my MP informed me HO told him what they can see on the system casework was dealing with my case in November 2011 but after that nothing on the system now they going to trace my application and let my MP know in few days

[doubletrouble]

UTD list for 23/01/2012

Successful

Set M
luke79 - applied on 15/09/2011 - after 16 weeks


Set O
lifeonhold applied on 08/08/11- after 22 weeks
Rennie applied on 25/8/11- after 19 weeks
totallylegit applied on 7/9/11- after 19 weeks
victorlcb applied on 12/9/11- after 18 weeks
SETO25Oct2011applied on 20/10/2011- after 12 weeks (after letter of expedite)

Set O JR
uyi.controller applied on 30/7/11 -after 23 weeks
p5004 appliedon 16/08/2011 after 19 weeks
TEDDY61 applied 19/08/2011 - after 21 weeks
mollymaik applied on 20/08/11- after 19 weeks
a-s applied on 22/08/2011- after 21 weeks
kollexy applied on 28/08/2011- after 17 weeks
Nemo2011 applied on 30/08/2011- after 19 weeks



Waiting

SET M
speed120 applied on 04/08/11- now waiting 24 weeks
Gaku applied on 6/9/11- now waiting 19 weeks
simbal applied on 18/11/11- now waiting 9 weeks
gid1818 applied on 21/11/2011 -now waiting 8 weeks
smz applied on 23/11/11- now waiting 8 weeks
pymapp applied on 6/12/11 - now waiting 6 weeks
Skymoon applied 08/12/2011- now waiting 6 weeks
Max applied on 12/12/2011 - now waiting 5 weeks
chrisrich applied on 19/12/2011- now waiting 4 weeks
polly_s applied on 22/12/2011- now waiting 4 weeks
kayaniii applied on 07/01/2012 - now waiting 2 week


SET O
GSOTodd applied on 05/09/11- now waiting 19 weeks
albert11 applied on 10/09/2011- now waiting 18 weeks
Ratish123 appliedon 12/9/11- now waiting 18 weeks
Shuklac78 applied on 15/9/11- now waiting 18 weeks
teluguabbayi applied on 13/10/11 - now waiting 14 weeks
tushars applied on 01/11/2011 - now waiting 11 weeks
gvijaygadde applied on 11/11/11- now waiting 9 weeks
humtum76 applied on 14/11/11- now waiting 9 weeks
shuklap applied on 24/11/11- now waiting 8 weeks
shortwait applied on 29/11/11- now waiting 7 weeks


SET O JR
kamicool applied on 18/08/11- now waiting 22 weeks
abdul23 applied on 25/08/2011- now waiting 21 weeks
I-L-R-2011 applied on 31/08/11- now waiting 20 weeks
Doubletrouble applied on 06/09/11- now waiting 19 weeks
ishareef17 applied on 09/09/11- now wating 19 weeks
superman555 applied on 23/09/11 - now waiting 17 weeks
susan1228 applied on 07/10/2011-now waiting 15 weeks
kalpulli applied on 22/11/11- now waiting 8 weeks


Successful for w/c 03/01/12 - rennie, p5004, luke79, lifeonhold, kollexy
Successful for w/c 09/01/12 - uyi.controller, mollymaik, teddy61,nemo2011
Successful for w/c 16/01/12- totallylegit, victorlcb, a-s, SETO25Oct2011

[doubletrouble]

Can you please tell me which category did you apply as? I would like to add you on the list too. thanks

Sent application: Sept 12
Confirmation letter dated: Sept 15

Still waiting

Life on hold indeed...

[Cagedhorse]

Hi

I'd like to add my application to the list.

ILR Application - SET (O) HSMP pre Nov 2006 (5 year rule)

Postal application sent: 14 October 2011 (Special recorded delivery)
Delivery tracking: 17 October 2011
Home Office Letter date: 18 October 2011
Application fee paid: 21 October 2011 (Direct Debit)
Additional info sent to Durham address: 27 October 2011 (tracked and delivered)
Additional info sent to Liverpool address: 6 Jan 2011 (tracked and delivered) (same info as above being 2 missing bank statements from the 5 year period)
Additional info and cover letter on work travel sent to Liverpool address: 17 Jan 2011 (tracked and delivered)

Now waiting 15 weeks

[doubletrouble]

UTD list for 23/01/2012

Successful

Set M
luke79 - applied on 15/09/2011 - after 16 weeks


Set O
lifeonhold applied on 08/08/11- after 22 weeks
Rennie applied on 25/8/11- after 19 weeks
totallylegit applied on 7/9/11- after 19 weeks
victorlcb applied on 12/9/11- after 18 weeks
SETO25Oct2011applied on 20/10/2011- after 12 weeks (after letter of expedite)

Set O JR
uyi.controller applied on 30/7/11 -after 23 weeks
p5004 appliedon 16/08/2011 after 19 weeks
TEDDY61 applied 19/08/2011 - after 21 weeks
mollymaik applied on 20/08/11- after 19 weeks
a-s applied on 22/08/2011- after 21 weeks
kollexy applied on 28/08/2011- after 17 weeks
Nemo2011 applied on 30/08/2011- after 19 weeks



Waiting

SET M
speed120 applied on 04/08/11- now waiting 24 weeks
Gaku applied on 6/9/11- now waiting 19 weeks
simbal applied on 18/11/11- now waiting 9 weeks
gid1818 applied on 21/11/2011 -now waiting 8 weeks
smz applied on 23/11/11- now waiting 8 weeks
pymapp applied on 6/12/11 - now waiting 6 weeks
Skymoon applied 08/12/2011- now waiting 6 weeks
Max applied on 12/12/2011 - now waiting 5 weeks
chrisrich applied on 19/12/2011- now waiting 4 weeks
polly_s applied on 22/12/2011- now waiting 4 weeks
kayaniii applied on 07/01/2012 - now waiting 2 week


SET O
GSOTodd applied on 05/09/11- now waiting 19 weeks
albert11 applied on 10/09/2011- now waiting 18 weeks
Ratish123 appliedon 12/9/11- now waiting 18 weeks
Shuklac78 applied on 15/9/11- now waiting 18 weeks
teluguabbayi applied on 13/10/11 - now waiting 14 weeks
tushars applied on 01/11/2011 - now waiting 11 weeks
gvijaygadde applied on 11/11/11- now waiting 9 weeks
humtum76 applied on 14/11/11- now waiting 9 weeks
shuklap applied on 24/11/11- now waiting 8 weeks
shortwait applied on 29/11/11- now waiting 7 weeks


SET O JR
kamicool applied on 18/08/11- now waiting 22 weeks
abdul23 applied on 25/08/2011- now waiting 21 weeks
I-L-R-2011 applied on 31/08/11- now waiting 20 weeks
Doubletrouble applied on 06/09/11- now waiting 19 weeks
ishareef17 applied on 09/09/11- now wating 19 weeks
superman555 applied on 23/09/11 - now waiting 17 weeks
susan1228 applied on 07/10/2011-now waiting 15 weeks
cagedhorse applied on 14/10/2011- now waiting 14 weeks
kalpulli applied on 22/11/11- now waiting 8 weeks


Successful for w/c 03/01/12 - rennie, p5004, luke79, lifeonhold, kollexy
Successful for w/c 09/01/12 - uyi.controller, mollymaik, teddy61,nemo2011
Successful for w/c 16/01/12- totallylegit, victorlcb, a-s, SETO25Oct2011

[doubletrouble]

I like your name. Welcome to the cage.

Hi

I'd like to add my application to the list.

ILR Application - SET (O) HSMP pre Nov 2006 (5 year rule)

Postal application sent: 14 October 2011 (Special recorded delivery)
Delivery tracking: 17 October 2011
Home Office Letter date: 18 October 2011
Application fee paid: 21 October 2011 (Direct Debit)
Additional info sent to Durham address: 27 October 2011 (tracked and delivered)
Additional info sent to Liverpool address: 6 Jan 2011 (tracked and delivered) (same info as above being 2 missing bank statements from the 5 year period)
Additional info and cover letter on work travel sent to Liverpool address: 17 Jan 2011 (tracked and delivered)

Now waiting 15 weeks

[chrisrich]

[quote="doubletrouble"]I like your name. Welcome to the cage.



Haha, Doubletrouble, i like your sense of humour

[Cagedhorse]

That's just how I feel atm!

Can't even hand in my notice, cos prospective employer needs to see original passport to guarantee my job offer.

My notice period is 3 months!

I feel like I am doing jail time, with no end date.

[GSOtodd]

What scares me is that the person in the above post said they were working on his case but when his MP checked into it, nothing else has been done and that they needed to trace the application. Is it likely that the HO would lose an application?

As for me, I've heard nothing and I applied in Sept. Surely if mine was needing further investigation, the HO caseworker would have contacted my place of employment to check on salary, etc, or have written to me to provide further details. My HR department at my job said no one has contacted them.

Now, would it be dangerous of me to look into other jobs at the moment. What if the HO calls my place of employment and my boss tells them I'm still employed but I'm looking to move on. That would be dangerous wouldn't it?