Address change while application in process

[harpreetjagdey]

Hi All
I will have to move out of my rented property on 20th May 2012.
The biometrics were done on 7th April. There is a fair chance i will get my docs back by then but it might not happen and am prepared for the delay.
Just wondering if following is a good way to redirect mail from original address to new address:-

https://www.royalmail.com/delivery/inbo ... directions

I am aware of change of circumstances form for notifying address change to UKBA. But one of my friends did the same 6-8 months back and his documents were still delivered at the old address.

Please share you comments.

Kind regards
Harpreet

[QuickSam]

Redirection does work, I am not sure why it didn't work for your friend. In case you used special delivery envelope for return of documents then it might not be redirected as the special delivery is address specific and needs to be signed for. You could still collect the documents from a local post office by getting it redelivered to a local post office.

I guess redirection would only solve documents delivery by Royal Mail issue, you would still have to check for the BRP as you'd have to inform UKBA about change of address.

[harpreetjagdey]

Redirection does work, I am not sure why it didn't work for your friend. In case you used special delivery envelope for return of documents then it might not be redirected as the special delivery is address specific and needs to be signed for. You could still collect the documents from a local post office by getting it redelivered to a local post office.

I guess redirection would only solve documents delivery by Royal Mail issue, you would still have to check for the BRP as you'd have to inform UKBA about change of address.

Many thanks for quick reply. Its helpul indeed.
I haven't used special delivery envelope with my application. I guess the passport and other documents are delivered back to us by royal mail and BRP card is delivered by courier service (DX).
Please correct if i am wrong.

Regards
Harpreet

[QuickSam]

You are right.