Right of Abode (within UK) - Processing Times

[sshanmug]

Hello,

I received my son's RoA today. It is almost 2 months for processing.

Good Luck All.

Thanks and Regards,
Senthil

[ryongsong]

I applied on behalf of my daughter for a renewal about two months ago. I applied online and then sent off the documents as requested - it was sent recorded and it was delivered.

I haven't received any acknowledgement letter. The final message I got in the online application said I would receive a letter telling me where to go for photographs etc, but I've had nothing yet. is this normal?

[CR001]

I applied on behalf of my daughter for a renewal about two months ago. I applied online and then sent off the documents as requested - it was sent recorded and it was delivered.

I haven't received any acknowledgement letter. The final message I got in the online application said I would receive a letter telling me where to go for photographs etc, but I've had nothing yet. is this normal?

the online applications usually have a part where you can download the biometric letter once you submit and complete the process.

[ryongsong]

the online applications usually have a part where you can download the biometric letter once you submit and complete the process.

The final screen I come to is just to download the document checklist and download the application form. I did both of those things and sent them off. There's only a sign out button.

The email I got confirming payment said 'You must provide your fingerprints and a photo of your face. You will receive a letter explaining how and where to do this.' I assumed I'd get a letter - there's nothing I can see online.

[shoeboot83]

Sometimes it takes a good fall to really know where you stand, but in this case I am really lost, I submitted my application last year the 17th of September 2018, and the 17th March 2019 which was the due month and year.

Life is like a game of chess.
To win you have to make a move. Knowing which move to make comes with IN-SIGHT, and knowledge, and by learning the lessons that are acculated along the way. We become each and every piece within the game called life!

Without means of communication to know your application suitation, in a situation or state not allowing communication a applicant held incommunicado remained incommunicado while working on he's/her case.

The pain of not knowing what to do was exceeded only by that of knowing what I had done. Hope to receive something good from Home office.

[mayleen]

Hello,

I received my son's RoA today. It is almost 2 months for processing.

Good Luck All.

Thanks and Regards,
Senthil

did your son need to provide biometric enrol ent?

[mayleen]

the online applications usually have a part where you can download the biometric letter once you submit and complete the process.

The final screen I come to is just to download the document checklist and download the application form. I did both of those things and sent them off. There's only a sign out button.

The email I got confirming payment said 'You must provide your fingerprints and a photo of your face. You will receive a letter explaining how and where to do this.' I assumed I'd get a letter - there's nothing I can see online.

my husband did the application right after Easter 2019. no attachments when he received the acknowledgement email that HO had received our post. I guess we just need to wait for the biometric letter by post which basically sums up the 6 mths waiting time.

[Ladyfelsham]

Hi everyone - thought I'd let you know my ROA has just arrived at home and it took five months and four days this time. Previous time, five years ago, it took six weeks. Criminal, really.

Application went in 28 November 2018, arrived today 2 May 2019.

Anyway, good luck to you all who are still waiting, I know it can be an anxious time!

[ryongsong]

Hi everyone - thought I'd let you know my ROA has just arrived at home and it took five months and four days this time. Previous time, five years ago, it took six weeks. Criminal, really.

Application went in 28 November 2018, arrived today 2 May 2019.

Anyway, good luck to you all who are still waiting, I know it can be an anxious time!

When did you provide biometrics, and how did they contact you about it?

[Ladyfelsham]

Hi there - i didn't have to provide biometrics - think you meant to respond to the post above mine?

[mayleen]

new online system mentioned as at 5 Nov 2018 no need to submit passport photos hence no passport photos were submitted. and still waiting for a biometric letter. probably should have provided passport photos in the post. anyone can comment?

[Ladyfelsham]

I applied online in mid November 2018 and it did ask me for a passport pic.

[ryongsong]

new online system mentioned as at 5 Nov 2018 no need to submit passport photos hence no passport photos were submitted. and still waiting for a biometric letter. probably should have provided passport photos in the post. anyone can comment?

I'm in the same boat, with the exception that I provided photos even though it said you didn't need to (I did that because some notes still referred to them). I was told in an automated email I would get a letter telling us where to go to submit biometrics, but I haven't yet received a letter (3.5 months later). Seems no way to get through by phone, so I wrote a letter three weeks ago, but no response, as I expected.

While I await my daughter's RoA cert, I applied for a new British passport for myself. Very quick, very easy, good communication, and much cheaper. Indicative of how poor UKVI is.

[shoeboot83]

Hello, did you called them or what?

[shoeboot83]

Hi everyone - thought I'd let you know my ROA has just arrived at home and it took five months and four days this time. Previous time, five years ago, it took six weeks. Criminal, really.

Application went in 28 November 2018, arrived today 2 May 2019.

Anyway, good luck to you all who are still waiting, I know it can be an anxious time!

When did you provide biometrics, and how did they contact you about it?

Hello, did you called them to cross check?

[Ladyfelsham]

At about month 4 I did get through to a human who said they couldn't tell me the progress of my application because it has been outsourced and they don't even have access to any of the records!

[ryongsong]

I got a letter today (almost 4 months since application) saying I must supply 2 passport photos or app will be refused. Odd since I did actually supply two, even though the system said I didn't need to but would have to submit biometrics. Anyway, at least some communication, and finally an acknowledgement of the application.

[Kiwichik777]

Hello,

I received my son's RoA today. It is almost 2 months for processing.

Good Luck All.

Thanks and Regards,
Senthil

did your son need to provide biometric enrol ent?

That’s awesome news! When did you apply?

[ryongsong]

I got my daughter's RoA cert back this week, about 4.5 months from application. As I said earlier, they contacted us for passport photos - even though we were told during the application process they weren't needed any more and we'd be receiving a letter telling us where to go for photos/biometrics.

[mayleen]

I got a letter today (almost 4 months since application) saying I must supply 2 passport photos or app will be refused. Odd since I did actually supply two, even though the system said I didn't need to but would have to submit biometrics. Anyway, at least some communication, and finally an acknowledgement of the application.

after reading your comment we've decided to write a letter too in June to ask about biometric and received a letter last week requesting for 2 passport photos of husband. the letter is odd as there was no dept number or any officer name just Home Office. posted 2 photos to them asap. keeping fingers crossed that we will get the passport back before we travel back home end of aug!

[Skatta]

“Re: Right of Abode (within UK) - Processing TimesQuote
Post by ryongsong » Fri Jun 21, 2019 2:30 pm

I got my daughter's RoA cert back this week, about 4.5 months from application. As I said earlier, they contacted us for passport photos - even though we were told during the application process they weren't needed any more and we'd be receiving a letter telling us where to go for photos/biometrics.”




Hi, How many days after sending photos you got your daughters passport?
We applied ROA for my Son 2 months ago, received a letter last Saturday 13 Jul to send photos (even though we sent with original application). We have our travel booked for 27 Jul, just wanted to make alternate travels plans if it takes longer.

[Skatta]

I got my daughter's RoA cert back this week, about 4.5 months from application. As I said earlier, they contacted us for passport photos - even though we were told during the application process they weren't needed any more and we'd be receiving a letter telling us where to go for photos/biometrics.

Hi, How many days after sending photos you got your daughters passport?
We applied ROA for my Son 2 months ago, received a letter last Saturday 13 Jul to send photos (even though we sent with original application). We have our travel booked for 27 Jul, just wanted to make alternate travels plans if it takes longer.

[giffin]

I got my daughter's RoA cert back this week, about 4.5 months from application. As I said earlier, they contacted us for passport photos - even though we were told during the application process they weren't needed any more and we'd be receiving a letter telling us where to go for photos/biometrics.

Hi, How many days after sending photos you got your daughters passport?
We applied ROA for my Son 2 months ago, received a letter last Saturday 13 Jul to send photos (even though we sent with original application). We have our travel booked for 27 Jul, just wanted to make alternate travels plans if it takes longer.

Have you received your child’s ROA? I received photo request a week later than you but have not received any response since then. It’s such a long process:-(

[SunnyBee]

Hi all

I have fallen fowel of the RoA and right to work confusion... I was told I can travel in and out of the UK on my nz passport as long as I had an old passport with my RoA certificate in it. This meant I assumed that it would work the same as proof for Right to Work... No it doesn't...

I left a good job to go to a new one and after two days of working I was asked to stop working as my passport didn't have the RoA certificate in it as it was in an expired passport....
I am now unable to work even though I have spoken to an immigration lawyer who confirmed i still have the right to work in the UK.. I just lost the proof to prove it until my passport gets back from the home Office..... I am currently struggling with dwp to get my rent paid etc as they too are questioning my status

Anyway... does anyone have any up to date information on how long the renewal process is taking? I know it says 6 months but I'm hoping it will be a lot sooner as I need to get back to work asap....

[ariskar]

Hi all

I have fallen fowel of the RoA and right to work confusion... I was told I can travel in and out of the UK on my nz passport as long as I had an old passport with my RoA certificate in it. This meant I assumed that it would work the same as proof for Right to Work... No it doesn't...

I left a good job to go to a new one and after two days of working I was asked to stop working as my passport didn't have the RoA certificate in it as it was in an expired passport....
I am now unable to work even though I have spoken to an immigration lawyer who confirmed i still have the right to work in the UK.. I just lost the proof to prove it until my passport gets back from the home Office..... I am currently struggling with dwp to get my rent paid etc as they too are questioning my status

Anyway... does anyone have any up to date information on how long the renewal process is taking? I know it says 6 months but I'm hoping it will be a lot sooner as I need to get back to work asap....

You may contact them and request the return of supporting documents for your application. This normally won't take them more than 2 weeks to dispatch and may even help by forcing the relevant department to progress with case creation stage...