FLR(M) processing time 2012-2013

[xiaoma]

Hi guys,

I feel like I am not alone when I saw many people are still desperately waiting for their visas.

Please see my timeline of the FLR(M)application below:

FLR(M)Application submitted: 2nd Nov 2012
Ac letter received: 13th Nov (dated 6th Nov 2012)
Application fee taken: 7th Nov 2012(they are surprisingly quick to charge you and then doing talk to around)
Request spouse passport: 14th Jan 2013
Biometric invitation letter received: 16th Jan 2013 (dated 11th Jan 2013)
Biometric done in Holborn PO: 17th Jan 2013 (paid £19.20)
Spouse passport returned: 29th Jan 2013 (dated 25th Jan 2013)
Application approval letter: waiting
BRP card: waiting
Document return: waiting
(from Tier 1 work visa)

I called UKBA just after my biometric was done. I was holding the line for 20 mins, a lady finally picked up the phone and said: If I am within 65% of the applicants, then my BRP card will be granted within 4 weeks. If I am not within 65% of the applicants, then it will take longer. Then I asked how much longer if I am not within, she said: you can call us again if it takes above 6 months......... I asked: Can you tell me whether I am within or not. She said:sorry, I cannot tell you.


Anyway, be positive!! finger cross.

Regards,
Tina