SET (Protection) Route applications

[Melak]

8.5 months and no ILR yet. Sometimes I feel like die but I pray and knowing God is on my side. The wait is killing me.

[imaner]

Here is my timeline:

Five-year visa expired: 30 SEP 2015
Application Sent: 30th Aug 2015
Received by HO: 5th Sep 2015
Biometrics letter received: 15th Sept 2015
Biometrics enrolled: 15th Sept 2015 (Same day )
Approval: Waiting
BRP Card: Waiting

[Selfie]

Hi guys
I'm new to this forum.
Seems 90% of applicants receive their biometric letter within a month
or less after posting their application, which is good news really.

However, it's been almost 10 weeks since I sent my application, but
received nothing, even no acknowledgement letter or email!!

And is it always that when the HO sends you the biometric enrollment letter
that it technically means that your ILR application has almost been approved?

Can any body who has been through this tell me, plz.

Many thanks
Selfie

[Selfie]

Selfie

[mmw]

Hi guys
I'm new to this forum.
Seems 90% of applicants receive their biometric letter within a month
or less after posting their application, which is good news really.

However, it's been almost 10 weeks since I sent my application, but
received nothing, even no acknowledgement letter or email!!

And is it always that when the HO sends you the biometric enrollment letter
that it technically means that your ILR application has almost been approved?

Can any body who has been through this tell me, plz.

Many thanks
Selfie

Hi Selfie,

First of all, i am not a legal person and what i am saying is purely based on what i have read which maybe correct. In the guideline to settlement caseworkers, it indicates that the first person that enters your application into the database i.e. the data entry people should send you the letter and place your application in the workload for a caseworker to pick up. This should normally be sent within 10 days after your application.

Therefore, the biometric letter to me would only mean the start of the process/wait and not just before a decision is made. I hope this makes sense and that you hear something soon.


Thanks
m

[Selfie]

Hi m
Thanks for your input.
I think you are right.
However, it seems ILR (protection route) applications have no fixed pattern !
It varies from one applicant to another depending on a number of factors.

But, generally speaking, it seems that the biometric letter and enrollment is just like
the beginning of the end!

Once you've done with it, all what you need to do is to wait for the OFTEN successful
application and positive decision from the HO.

Though it's true that the wait could take ages before the BRC arrives before eventually
you receive the ILR itself !

Selfie

[aistar]

Hi m
Thanks for your input.
I think you are right.
However, it seems ILR (protection route) applications have no fixed pattern !
It varies from one applicant to another depending on a number of factors.

But, generally speaking, it seems that the biometric letter and enrollment is just like
the beginning of the end!

Once you've done with it, all what you need to do is to wait for the OFTEN successful
application and positive decision from the HO.

Though it's true that the wait could take ages before the BRC arrives before eventually
you receive the ILR itself !











Hi Selfie
Don't worry you are not the only one who hasn't received the biometric letter yet. I have been waiting for 10 weeks as well. I missed a lot of full time job opportunities as I have nothing to show any employer. I cannot afford to pay the council tax but they are asking for Home Office letters/documents. Lets stay positive and hope the biometric letter and ILR will arrive shortly.

Selfie

[imaner]

Here is my timeline:

Five-year visa expired: 30 SEP 2015
Application Sent: 30th Aug 2015
Received by HO: 5th Sep 2015
Biometrics letter received: 15th Sept 2015
Biometrics enrolled: 15th Sept 2015 (Same day )
Approval: Waiting
BRP Card: Waiting

Update: (9/10)
Just got the second email from the HO:

We are emailing you to confirm that your recent Home Office application is still under consideration and we expect to make a decision within 6 months of the date of your application, which is our service standard. If we are unable to process your application within 6 months we will tell you as soon as possible.

[Selfie]

Hi aistar

I know yeah. It really can be frustrating, especially when all your life comes to a halt,
cuz of this process, and you may miss out some great opportunities !!

The problem is that the guys at the HO don't bother actually to take it more seriously,
and realize that there is sometimes a lot at stake for applicants to lose, as if those applicants have no real life out there and they are very happy to wait, and wait, and wait !!

But, yeah keeping positive is the only thing you can do while waiting, though no matter how
strong or positive one can be really, they can't help but to feel depressingly anxious and sometimes at their edge !!!

Selfie

[imaner]

It's hard to believe but my friend received his ILR BRP card in 32 days! yes 32DAYS. His 5-year refugee status expired on 16 July, he sent SET(p) form on 16 June and received his BRP card on 18 July!

[Mahm256]

8.5 months and no ILR yet. Sometimes I feel like die but I pray and knowing God is on my side. The wait is killing me.

On the brighter side: you won't have to wait for the one year before you naturalise. Under their discretion because of their delay in determining your application, you can apply straight away after you get your ILR

[Selfie]

Hi Mahm
True there is a bright side for the ' agonizing ' wait.

However, he can count for the one year after the ILR for the naturalization
ONLY from the date on which the decision of the ILR itself was made by the HO.

So, if the HO shelved the application for processing and they made a decision say
a week or two before they inform you, the time before the decision doesn't count
actually when it comes to applying for naturalization.

You are only assuming that they indeed made the decision shortly after receiving the
application, but didn't inform the applicants and just shelved the application!!

So, it's a double side blade really !!

Personally, I'd rather receive the decision and then wait the one year knowing it's almost over.

Selfie

[Mahm256]

Selfie

In circumstances where HO delayed an application for more than 6 months, they'd apply a discretion and let you apply for naturalisation just after the decision was made. I've seen and heard of so many cases of the kind and their applications were accepted.

However this is on merit, it's not a definite that they'll accept

[Selfie]

Mahm

It's true that it sometimes works well.

However, It's still a risk I wouldn't probably like to take, because it's all about the HO rather vague "discretion " !!

I mean I I might send my application in with the relatively high fee of about £900, and then wait for unknown period, perhaps weeks, and then get a rejection on the basis that '" dear X. It's not been a year yet for the naturalization . Please resend your application when you complete the one year required after obtaining the ILR'" !!

And this could mean losing the high fee and above all false hope and long wait again !!

So, I'd advise to play it safe and stress free. LOL

What do you reckon?

Selfie

[Mahm256]

Mahm

It's true that it sometimes works well.

However, It's still a risk I wouldn't probably like to take, because it's all about the HO rather vague "discretion " !!

I mean I I might send my application in with the relatively high fee of about £900, and then wait for unknown period, perhaps weeks, and then get a rejection on the basis that '" dear X. It's not been a year yet for the naturalization . Please resend your application when you complete the one year required after obtaining the ILR'" !!

And this could mean losing the high fee and above all false hope and long wait again !!

So, I'd advise to play it safe and stress free. LOL

What do you reckon?

Selfie

You're absolutely right selfie, in that case I'd write to them and make them put it in writing then attach it with my naturalisation application.
With the way things are moving, I'm taking any risk if it makes my application considered not later. all these immigration reforms, there gonna reach a time when naturalising for refugees And other categories will be impossible. The Con government is under massive pressure to cut down immigration and naturalisation hence why they reformed the good character requirements which made it very difficult for refugees to get BC

[joe1210]

Hi Melak
Have approached your Mp yet. I have found out that your MP usually get a response quicker.

[Melak]

Brothaz and sisters!!! At last God answered my prayer!!! I have recevd ILR approval letter.!!! God is good. Praise His mighty name.....the wait is over for me too!!!! Below is my timeline. Thank you all for your support and kind words of encouragement.

Sent 21/01/2015
Received by UKVI 22/01/2015
Biometric letter/ enrolment: 24/01/2015
Approval letter: 22/10/2015

[joe1210]

Congratulations Melak. Good things come to thos who wait.Enjoy your freedom.

[Melvin2015]

Hello all, just thought I would share my ILR timeline

Application submitted: 19/08/2015
Biometric Invitation Received 26/08/2015
Biometrics Submitted 05/09/2015
Confirmation from solicitors of ILR: 03/11/2015
Going to pick up Biometric Document on Friday
In total 11 weeks waiting

Good luck to everyone else waiting.

[imaner]

Update:
Five-year visa expired: 30 SEP 2015
Application Sent: 30th Aug 2015
Received by HO: 5th Sep 2015
Biometrics letter received: 15th Sept 2015
Biometrics enrolled: 15th Sept 2015 (Same day )
Approval: 11/11/2015
BRP Card Received: 13/11/2015

[drwright]

Hi all
I urge you not to despair. These are hard times and government cuts being rolled out across the public sector are impacting on services. Fortunately for us we are still waiting but I'd like to think there are some not so lucky, who are now without jobs in these government departments. The remaining ones working on our cases may be burdened with massive workloads and perhaps not copying with pressure. The general election in a few months isn't helping either, with the government desperate to keep the lid on immigration boiling pot. It is a struggle but we will rip the fruit at some point no matter how long.

Very encouraging
God bless you

[drwright]

I have been a very silent observer.., and before my application ., i have read most updates and questions from most prospective applicants.
My timeline.. is as follows
Submitted my application to the HO..LIVERPOOL DEPT D..23RD OF NOVEMBER
Application received ....... 25th of november
Acknowledgement as regard to application.....................27th of november
Biometric enrollment letter .....................................30th of november
Biometric enrolled at post office ................................1st of december

approval letter.................... still waiting
brp card ........................ still waiting


may God almighty..grant all of us our heart desired as regards to our application for ilr

[mmw]

Update 2: Application Sent - 09th Sept 2015
Received by HO - 10th Sept 2015
Biometrics letter received 19th Sept 2015 Dated 16th Sept 2015
Biometrics enrolled 19th Sept 2015
Approval and BRP - 23rd December 2015

Total waiting time 3.5 months. Good luck to everyone else.

[sujeewa]

I send my application on 18/12/2015, passing 3 weeks not any replay. My work place said " 18/01/2016 I can't submit any letters my job is stop, Please tell me my status. my details
Full name - weerasinghe mudiyanselage sujeewa krishantha piyaratne


THANKS

[Drwright1981]

I have been a very silent observer.., and before my application ., i have read most updates and questions from most prospective applicants.
My timeline.. is as follows
Submitted my application to the HO..LIVERPOOL DEPT D..23RD OF NOVEMBER
Application received ....... 25th of november
Acknowledgement as regard to application.....................27th of november
Biometric enrollment letter .....................................30th of november
Biometric enrolled at post office ................................1st of december

approval letter.................... 17th of march 2016
brp card ........................ 9th of march 2016


may God almighty..grant all of us our heart desired as regards to our application for ilr