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justice12
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Re: FLR (O) Delay

Post by justice12 » Mon Oct 29, 2012 8:13 pm

[quote="MRLAOLU"]My timeline
Flro sent 20/08/12
Application Received 21/08/12
Ack letter dated 22/08/12
Biometric dated -- still waiting
Biometric done --- still waiting
Document received----still waiting

I made a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to UKBA and was told it is currently taking up to 75 days to issue biometric enrolment letters from the date acknowledgment letter is issued due to backlogs.[/quote]

Can i ask you on what basis did you apply with the flr o as this topic is for article 8 .

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Post by MRLAOLU » Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:13 am

My application is based on both private and family life in the UK. I suppose that is what they now call Article 8 applications post 9th July 2012.

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FLR (O)

Post by walex » Wed Oct 31, 2012 5:58 pm

Good points guyz.

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Post by Tokunbo » Thu Nov 01, 2012 12:52 pm

Hi just want ask , how long is taken home office 2 renew discretionary leave , I have 3yr and I will like 2 renew

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Post by Khaldoon » Thu Nov 01, 2012 12:59 pm

HI there, my application details:
Date Applied/Docs (incl the Passport) sent: 30/07/12
Date Received Ack. Letter: 05/08/12
Date Bio-metrics booking letter arrived:waiting
Date Bio-metrics Done at PO : waiting
Date Passport/Docs received from HO: Waiting
Date Bio-metrics received : Waiting
Visa Type : FLR(0)

please guys I need some clarification as I applied for FLR(O) after 3 years of DLR, what does it mean by Article 8?
And, should I contact my local MP now to track the progress of my application or should wait? , if I have to wait, How much time should I wait to contact the MP?
And thank you

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Post by sanny26 » Thu Nov 01, 2012 2:53 pm

1) Date application sent: 5th october
2) Date received by ukba: 8th october
3) Date payment deducted: 23rd october
4) Date of acknowledgement: 26 october (letter dated 23rd october)
5) Date of biometric: still waiting

Really hoping i receive biometric letter nextweek....

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Post by sanny26 » Thu Nov 01, 2012 2:54 pm

@ khaldoon article8 means under the human rights act....

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Post by MRLAOLU » Thu Nov 01, 2012 6:50 pm

My timeline
Flro sent 20/08/12
Application Received 21/08/12
Ack letter dated 22/08/12
Biometric letter received -- 01/11/2012
Biometric done --- 01/11/2012
Document received----still waiting

I made a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to UKBA and was told it is currently taking up to 75 days to issue biometric enrolment letters from the date acknowledgment letter is issued due to backlogs

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Post by justice12 » Thu Nov 01, 2012 7:01 pm

[quote="MRLAOLU"]My timeline
Flro sent 20/08/12
Application Received 21/08/12
Ack letter dated 22/08/12
Biometric letter received -- 01/11/2012
Biometric done --- 01/11/2012
Document received----still waiting

I made a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to UKBA and was told it is currently taking up to 75 days to issue biometric enrolment letters from the date acknowledgment letter is issued due to backlogs[/quote]

you have says that already !!!!!!!

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Post by winners » Thu Nov 01, 2012 8:24 pm

My time line FLR O
-Application delivered at UKBA- 05/10/12
-Acknowledgement letter received 26/10/12 (dated 22-10-12)
-Biometric letter ----Still waiting.
-Fresh application 8)

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FLR (O) 1st Discreationary Leave

Post by walex » Mon Nov 05, 2012 1:58 pm

My Timeline:
Date of Application: 8/09/12
Acknowledgement Received
Biometric: Waiting
Others: Waiting

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Post by walex » Mon Nov 05, 2012 2:54 pm

My Timeline:
Date of Application: 8/09/12
Acknowledgement Received dated 11/09/2012
Biometric: Waiting
Others: Waiting

My own case is a bit different in the sense that I had been asked to report to the police every tuesdays three days before I lodged my application. I was told to stopped working.
Last edited by walex on Tue Nov 06, 2012 4:20 pm, edited 1 time in total.

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FLR (O) 1st Discreationary Leave

Post by walex » Mon Nov 05, 2012 2:57 pm

My Timeline:
Date of Application: 8/09/12
Acknowledgement Received
Biometric: Waiting
Others: Waiting

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Re: FLR (O) 1st Discreationary Leave

Post by justice12 » Mon Nov 05, 2012 2:58 pm

[quote="walex"]My Timeline:
Date of Application: 8/09/12
Acknowledgement Received
Biometric: Waiting
Others: Waiting[/quote]

you says that 3 time !!!!!!!!

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Post by ale001 » Wed Nov 07, 2012 1:14 pm

justice12 wrote:
Elisha47 wrote:Hi, does anyone have good news so far, I contacted my M.P., this week and he replied that they have a lot of cases so i have to be patience, I wonder how long will it take, I applied in January...
Good luck everyone!!!
HI Elisha any update on your application with the HO ?
Justice12, what happened to you is exactly same with mine. My MP sent me an email in reply that they have a lot of cases so i have to be patience, I'm also wonder how long it take...
Ale001

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Re: FLR (O) 1st Discreationary Leave

Post by ale001 » Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:13 am

justice12 wrote:
walex wrote:My Timeline:
Date of Application: 8/09/12
Acknowledgement Received
Biometric: Waiting
Others: Waiting
you says that 3 time !!!!!!!!

How're u today justice :)

My application is now 8 month. My MP said they have many cases so i have to be patient. But i know people that got their application within 6 month. I dont know why mine is 8 month now and still never hear anything... hmmmmmmm frustrating really..

My lawyer just told me correct period i applied.

Applied March: 2012
Biometric Done: July 19th 2012
Still Waiting
Ale001

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Re: FLR (O) 1st Discreationary Leave

Post by justice12 » Thu Nov 08, 2012 12:11 pm

[quote="ale001"][quote="justice12"][quote="walex"]My Timeline:
Date of Application: 8/09/12
Acknowledgement Received
Biometric: Waiting
Others: Waiting[/quote]

you says that 3 time !!!!!!!![/quote]


How're u today justice :)

My application is now 8 month. My MP said they have many cases so i have to be patient. But i know people that got their application within 6 month. I dont know why mine is 8 month now and still never hear anything... hmmmmmmm frustrating really..

My lawyer just told me correct period i applied.

Applied March: 2012
Biometric Done: July 19th 2012
Still Waiting[/quote]

My application is 7 month and half now ! still not heard anything yet , I don't know what to do next , I have tried everything now ( complaint letter ,MP, ) sound like nothing work with them !!!!!

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Post by philwafc » Thu Nov 22, 2012 6:48 am

Next week will be 11 months since my wife's DLR application.
I know a lot of cases can be complicated (my wife's isn't) but it's going to be coming up to a whole year soon since her application.

I can't think of any other situation where you pay so much money yet have to wait so long for something. The frustrating thing is that your life is on hold for such a long time you can't make any firm plans for your family.

Quite baffling really..

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Post by ale001 » Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:28 am

philwafc wrote:Next week will be 11 months since my wife's DLR application.
I know a lot of cases can be complicated (my wife's isn't) but it's going to be coming up to a whole year soon since her application.

I can't think of any other situation where you pay so much money yet have to wait so long for something. The frustrating thing is that your life is on hold for such a long time you can't make any firm plans for your family.

Quite baffling really..
Calm down, i'm also waiting.... We have to wait. Although mine has got to 11 month, but i think we should wait for their decision.
However, some applicant's application are not even up to 6 month, but you know each application will be dealt with acording to their case.
Ale001

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Time line for FLR(O):

Post by Keisha » Sun Nov 25, 2012 11:40 pm

Date Applied/Docs sent: Early August thru the solicitor
Date Received Ack. Letter:10/08/12
Date Biometrics booking letter arrived: Waiting to an extent i am about to start biting my nails!
Date Biometrics Done at PO :Waiting and trying not to be :x
Date Passport/Docs received from HO: Waiting
Date Biometrics received : Waiting
Visa Type : FLR(0) & Waiting

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Re: FLR(O) Discretionary Leave waiting times ..??

Post by Weedo » Wed Dec 05, 2012 10:53 pm

Hello guys.

Good news today. Came home to find a big envelope from the Home Office and all my documents returned.

They originally sent it to the BIG SCAMMERS CROOK FIRM - UK Visa & Immigration. Thank God it all found it's way to me eventually after being returned several times as not delivered. It took from the 20th November to find its way to me and about 5 weeks after the visa date.

Passport stamped with 30 Month Residents Permit
I wasn't expecting that after an 11 month wait.

No idea if I will receive a biometric card as was not sent with documents and nothing about it in the H.O. letter received.

Good luck to all waiting, patience will pay off in the end.


Here is my time line

Date Documents returned 05/12/2012
Date Applied/Docs sent: 27/01/12
Date Received Ack. Letter: 31/01/12
Date Biometrics booking letter arrived: 24/03/2012
Date Biometrics Done at PO : 26/03/2012
Date Passport/Docs received from HO: Waiting
Date Biometrics received : Waiting
Visa Type : FLR(0)

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Post by Keisha » Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:25 pm

Congrats Weedo...your patience truly paid off and let's hope some of us will have good news soon.... :D

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Discretionary Leave to Remain Granted

Post by Pudley » Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:30 pm

Hi,Everyone
I have good news to share ,I applied for DLR in 3 March 2012 article 8,waited for 9 months.
On Friday 7 December 2012 ,my solicitor phoned to share the good news,ukba have sent a confirmation letter and a copy of my status that my application has been successful .
They will send all my documents to my adress.It was a long wait and thanks to my MP for all the work and support.
Because the first time he contacted the ukba in September 2012 they told him they hav a backlog I should be patient and wait for the new year but he kept writing letters to them.
To all who are still waiting ,guys don't loose hope yours is coming,the way God did it for me he will do it for you .

Love u all and hope for the best !

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Post by Pudley » Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:35 pm

Hi,Everyone
I have good news to share ,I applied for DLR in 3 March 2012 article 8,waited for 9 months.
On Friday 7 December 2012 ,my solicitor phoned to share the good news,ukba have sent a confirmation letter and a copy of my status that my application has been successful .
They will send all my documents to my adress.It was a long wait and thanks to my MP for all the work and support.
Because the first time he contacted the ukba in September 2012 they told him they hav a backlog I should be patient and wait for the new year but he kept writing letters to them.
To all who are still waiting ,guys don't loose hope yours is coming,the way God did it for me he will do it for you .

Love u all and hope for the best !

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Post by sanny26 » Mon Dec 10, 2012 10:17 am

Hi pudley was it a extention you did?

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