FLR(FP) Application time

[lucky47]

Seriously, I think we all need to organise and contact a news programme on sky/BBC to enable us make this public. This whole issue is becoming ridiculous. This is modern day slavery as far as I am concerned. In this modern day, there is always an SLA for everything. Even as complex as BREXIT, they have a date of 2019. We can't keep our arms crossed and let this issue carry on like this. It has caused a lot of pain and suffering to families. Alot of people have got kids to look after and these kids are British citizens, how complex can that be. The home office provided documents to be presented and even after providing all the documents stated, it still takes an average of 11 months to get a decision. I just think they are bent on frustrating people and I would rather they provide an answer even it is a decline within 6 months than keep people waiting for over a year and still decline the visa. These people that their visas are being held don't have access to benefits, they can't work and yet they gave kids to look after. This is just wickedness and no regards to children's welfare as quoted in section 55 under the immigration act and section 11 of of the children's act. The home office has been breaking the law inder these acts but because we are migrants, they believe we are toothless and can't do anything about it. We need to collectively cry out, speak up for ourselves and make these go public. We haven't committed any crime and shouldn't be scared to speak up. Can we all come together and organise something please. If this is not blown in the open nothing will ever be done about it. Take an instance of what's happening in relation to sexual scandals in parliament. If this was not in the news, it wouldn't have been looked into. Like the British saying goes "You don't ask, you don't get"....

I am totally with you. This is torture... like you said most of us have got kids to look after, British . But they chose to ignore and make families suffer. People are suffering with anxiety and depression not knowing what will happen or how long this will take.
Mine is almost 15months now.
This is slavary.i just want to know where the children comes in and how they want families to survive this hardship. no regard for migrants.

We need to gather ourselves and demand a peaceful reply and why we are being treated this way.

Yes agreed off course but how can we get a news channel like BBC or SKY get involved in this? Would they be willing to broadcast our concerns?

[bathanza]

Getting media attention is not advisable according to some specialists. It'll become difficult for you, the case worker load and will bring it harder for others.

The only thing you can realistically rely on is a Judge to decide in a court of law if you have a strong case. Let the HO process your application and if they end up taking two years or more, submit a claim for unreasonable wait. If you read case and court history, many people have done this.

Be patient. Be kind. Think of what impact you may have on others. Voice your worries to your MP. If you're depressed go to the GP and voice your concerns.

I'm in the shackles of this system too with no end in sight. 16 months and waiting and have been told maybe we need to wait a year more due to the backlog and the complex nature of the case. The eventuality is it will be sorted but will take a long time and a lot of money. Have a good holiday season everyone.

[Kmkhaled]

Getting media attention is not advisable according to some specialists. It'll become difficult for you, the case worker load and will bring it harder for others.

The only thing you can realistically rely on is a Judge to decide in a court of law if you have a strong case. Let the HO process your application and if they end up taking two years or more, submit a claim for unreasonable wait. If you read case and court history, many people have done this.

Be patient. Be kind. Think of what impact you may have on others. Voice your worries to your MP. If you're depressed go to the GP and voice your concerns.

I'm in the shackles of this system too with no end in sight. 16 months and waiting and have been told maybe we need to wait a year more due to the backlog and the complex nature of the case. The eventuality is it will be sorted but will take a long time and a lot of money. Have a good holiday season everyone.

How can i have a good holiday while my passport not with me...anyway... u chill and wait...

[bathanza]

Holiday season = well wishes.

I am without my passport too so you're not alone. Be patient. This is a timeline thread so hopefully all those waiting are going to have positivity sent to them soon.

[Abiy]

Holiday season = well wishes.

I am without my passport too so you're not alone. Be patient. This is a timeline thread so hopefully all those waiting are going to have positivity sent to them soon.

Bathanza

Thank you for all your hard work and support, can I kindly ask you to create a Facebook group where we can have a more free discussion, I suppose this is not the best media to do that.

[CR001]

Holiday season = well wishes.

I am without my passport too so you're not alone. Be patient. This is a timeline thread so hopefully all those waiting are going to have positivity sent to them soon.

Bathanza

Thank you for all your hard work and support, can I kindly ask you to create a Facebook group where we can have a more free discussion, I suppose this is not the best media to do that.

Any posting of links to ANY social media 'groups' or any other form of contact details will be removed and the relevant users will have their access to the forum terminated.

I strongly suggest members refresh themselves with the forum rules.

[rankaseye]

Holiday season = well wishes.

I am without my passport too so you're not alone. Be patient. This is a timeline thread so hopefully all those waiting are going to have positivity sent to them soon.

Your visa is gonna be ready soon bathanza.
I just have that feeling you next in line..
Thanks for your words of encouragement

[Nakapiripit]

I applied 31 March 2017 as parent of British child
The home office have now (december) returned my daughters passport to the solicitor. Does this mean my decision is coming soon??? Any one had this experience?

[Himaloy2]

I applied 31 March 2017 as parent of British child
The home office have now (december) returned my daughters passport to the solicitor. Does this mean my decision is coming soon??? Any one had this experience?

Hi I applied 17th January as parent of 2 British child.since I haven’t heard anything even no passport.best of luck.

[Kmkhaled]

I applied 31 March 2017 as parent of British child
The home office have now (december) returned my daughters passport to the solicitor. Does this mean my decision is coming soon??? Any one had this experience?

Only your daughter passport they returns? Should be some kind of letter they sent with they passport. Unless u asked for her passport return otherwise ukvi normally gave documents back after made decision. Best wishes from me...hop u get ur visa... let us know da update...

[Nakapiripit]

I applied 31 March 2017 as parent of British child
The home office have now (december) returned my daughters passport to the solicitor. Does this mean my decision is coming soon??? Any one had this experience?

Only your daughter passport they returns? Should be some kind of letter they sent with they passport. Unless u asked for her passport return otherwise ukvi normally gave documents back after made decision. Best wishes from me...hop u get ur visa... let us know da update...

The solicitor said there was a letter saying they’re still dealing with the case I’m really worried

[mister123]

I applied 31 March 2017 as parent of British child
The home office have now (december) returned my daughters passport to the solicitor. Does this mean my decision is coming soon??? Any one had this experience?

Only your daughter passport they returns? Should be some kind of letter they sent with they passport. Unless u asked for her passport return otherwise ukvi normally gave documents back after made decision. Best wishes from me...hop u get ur visa... let us know da update...

The solicitor said there was a letter saying they’re still dealing with the case I’m really worried

Did you request your daughters passport by yourself? Just think on positive side. Atleast they are now dealing with your case and soon your decision will be made.

[Kmkhaled]

I applied 31 March 2017 as parent of British child
The home office have now (december) returned my daughters passport to the solicitor. Does this mean my decision is coming soon??? Any one had this experience?

Only your daughter passport they returns? Should be some kind of letter they sent with they passport. Unless u asked for her passport return otherwise ukvi normally gave documents back after made decision. Best wishes from me...hop u get ur visa... let us know da update...

The solicitor said there was a letter saying they’re still dealing with the case I’m really worried

Don't worry...hop for positive outcame...keep checking online status...will came soon decided...best wishes..

[Himaloy2]

How many applicants waiting 12 month or more ??

[sulimu]

How many applicants waiting 12 month or more ??

I apply 17th january as a father of 2 british son and british wife but didnt hear anything last week my solictor ask home office to give back spouse passport and update of case

[aliraza_23]

Fingers Crossed as my application is decided. Cant explain my feelings. Hoping for the best.

Application type (FLR(FP) 10 Year Route British Partner and British Kid
Application Submitted on : 18/10/2016
Postal or In Person Application : POSTAL
Acknowledgement Received on (for postal app) : 27/10/2016
Biometric Letter Received : 30/10/2016
Biometrics Enrolled on : 03/11/2016
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): NONE
Decision of Application : Decided Today 08/12/2017
Date of Decision : PENDING

13 months and 20 days

[Jay900]

Fingers Crossed as my application is decided. Cant explain my feelings. Hoping for the best.

Application type (FLR(FP) 10 Year Route British Partner and British Kid
Application Submitted on : 18/10/2016
Postal or In Person Application : POSTAL
Acknowledgement Received on (for postal app) : 27/10/2016
Biometric Letter Received : 30/10/2016
Biometrics Enrolled on : 03/11/2016
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): NONE
Decision of Application : Decided Today 08/12/2017
Date of Decision : PENDING

13 months and 20 days

I am full of hope right now for seeing this
We pretty much applied same time

By the way has anyone else observed that application checking website is invalid now or is it just me ?

[baba27]

Fingers Crossed as my application is decided. Cant explain my feelings. Hoping for the best.

Application type (FLR(FP) 10 Year Route British Partner and British Kid
Application Submitted on : 18/10/2016
Postal or In Person Application : POSTAL
Acknowledgement Received on (for postal app) : 27/10/2016
Biometric Letter Received : 30/10/2016
Biometrics Enrolled on : 03/11/2016
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): NONE
Decision of Application : Decided Today 08/12/2017
Date of Decision : PENDING

13 months and 20 days

I am full of hope right now for seeing this
We pretty much applied same time

By the way has anyone else observed that application checking website is invalid now or is it just me ?

No its just not working now

[Himaloy2]

How many applicants waiting 12 month or more ??

I apply 17th january as a father of 2 british son and british wife but didnt hear anything last week my solictor ask home office to give back spouse passport and update of case

I applied 17th January father of 2 British child.

[bathanza]

Fingers Crossed as my application is decided. Cant explain my feelings. Hoping for the best.

Application type (FLR(FP) 10 Year Route British Partner and British Kid
Application Submitted on : 18/10/2016
Postal or In Person Application : POSTAL
Acknowledgement Received on (for postal app) : 27/10/2016
Biometric Letter Received : 30/10/2016
Biometrics Enrolled on : 03/11/2016
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): NONE
Decision of Application : Decided Today 08/12/2017
Date of Decision : PENDING

13 months and 20 days

Brilliant wish you the best.

Glad you had a way to check. It appears the online checking system is taken offline. Thanks UKVI

[aliraza_23]

Fingers Crossed as my application is decided. Cant explain my feelings. Hoping for the best.

Application type (FLR(FP) 10 Year Route British Partner and British Kid
Application Submitted on : 18/10/2016
Postal or In Person Application : POSTAL
Acknowledgement Received on (for postal app) : 27/10/2016
Biometric Letter Received : 30/10/2016
Biometrics Enrolled on : 03/11/2016
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): NONE
Decision of Application : Decided Today 08/12/2017
Date of Decision : PENDING

13 months and 20 days

I am full of hope right now for seeing this
We pretty much applied same time

By the way has anyone else observed that application checking website is invalid now or is it just me ?

Wish you all the best and I will update you as soon as I receive any response from my solicitor. Thanks!

[aliraza_23]

Fingers Crossed as my application is decided. Cant explain my feelings. Hoping for the best.

Application type (FLR(FP) 10 Year Route British Partner and British Kid
Application Submitted on : 18/10/2016
Postal or In Person Application : POSTAL
Acknowledgement Received on (for postal app) : 27/10/2016
Biometric Letter Received : 30/10/2016
Biometrics Enrolled on : 03/11/2016
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): NONE
Decision of Application : Decided Today 08/12/2017
Date of Decision : PENDING

13 months and 20 days

Brilliant wish you the best.

Glad you had a way to check. It appears the online checking system is taken offline. Thanks UKVI

Thank you so much! wish everyone a best of luck.

[dylan_far]

Hey everyone!

Just an update for you all...

We got a reply to our FLR (FP) application from August 31st 2016. We received a decision around October time this year and it was a refusal.

Luckily, as there was a recent court ruling on in-country appeals, we have the right to appeal within the UK and have instructed a solicitor. We had a date for the hearing and it's been adjourned, so hopefully we should get a new date for around January time where we can put our case to a judge who will rule in our favour.

The case is pretty watertight, so hopefully it shouldn't be a problem getting a judge to see reason.

[aliraza_23]

any refusal reason?

[dylan_far]

any refusal reason?

Yes, the HO stated that although life would be difficult, it would be possible for me to move with my husband to live in Thailand (the country he is from).

I should note at this point if you don't already know my case info, that we are in a same-sex marriage, something Thailand doesn't permit or recognise, regardless of whether or not a marriage certificate is held from another country where it is legal. The situation is that I can't get a Thai spouse visa to move there, as they don't recognise our marriage, and so the only option available to me would be tourist entry clearance for 60 days at a time, then taking trips to a neighbouring country and re-entering on a new 60 day clearance every two months - this is essentially what the HO are suggesting.

We are saying that this is totally beyond reason and that he should be allowed to stay here on the basis that there are insurmountable obstacles to us living in Thailand (there are other things stopping us moving to Thailand, but I'd rather not get into those on a public forum).