FLR(FP) Application time

[NKale_]

Thanks, how long did it take for you the email they send mines coming up to 2 weeks since I called but no email yet.

[Million miles]

I contacted my solicitors today asking about my flr fp application is 13months old they said 18 months is when you should expect the reply they is a serious backlog I was just heartbroken

[Flyer2pk]

Thanks, how long did it take for you the email they send mines coming up to 2 weeks since I called but no email yet.

First response I received after 4 weeks. and they start asked me to send the documents related to escalation.
after submitted the documents they come back to me after 2 weeks and asking more documents.
thank you

[NKale_]

I contacted my solicitors today asking about my flr fp application is 13months old they said 18 months is when you should expect the reply they is a serious backlog I was just heartbroken

That can’t be possible, how can it be so long? They have no said anything on the webpage or anything

[Mary1986]

So many people on this thread were getting a decision after 11 months in June/July/August but now it seems like no one is getting any decisions, and, it's been more than 1 year for many of us. There's no updates on their website either to give any indication to when we can expect a response.

I'm supposed to travel next week, however, it looks like I'll have to miss it.

It’s so frustrating for all of us. I asked my MP to chase in May and they replied is September with the same generic message. I complained August, same generic message. I instructed a Solicitor, generic message. I’m tired of doing this, I’ll wait and hope for the best.

[Kent22]

2 TIME ESCLATE THE CASE SAME STANDARD RESPONSE TO WAIT FOR DEICISIONS.

MAY ALLAH HELP ALL OF US. AMMEN

Hi Flyer2pk.

Thank you for your contributions. They are helping most of us a lot.
Which address did you use to escalate? And if you don't mind, briefly what did you write?
I have contacted my MP twice and still waiting. I want to escalate as well.

[Million miles]

I contacted my solicitors today asking about my flr fp application is 13months old they said 18 months is when you should expect the reply they is a serious backlog I was just heartbroken

That can’t be possible, how can it be so long? They have no said anything on the webpage or anything

Remember on the website its just an estimate of which 10% of people are getting it after or before 11 months the rest 90% they are delaying giving excuses as serious backlog

[Shara111]

Applied FLR spouse route
Got an email on 4 August for Mrs Passport copy with signed as they think I applied on parent route instead of spouse.
They also mentioned they have in edge to make decisions if we didn't get my wife signed passport copy after 24 August.
Today is 24 one month gone.still waiting.
So frustrating being treated like this.
Job issue can't apply new jobs as they ask for work to share and process take longer than longer.........

[Flyer2pk]

2 TIME ESCLATE THE CASE SAME STANDARD RESPONSE TO WAIT FOR DEICISIONS.

MAY ALLAH HELP ALL OF US. AMMEN

Hi Flyer2pk.

Thank you for your contributions. They are helping most of us a lot.
Which address did you use to escalate? And if you don't mind, briefly what did you write?
I have contacted my MP twice and still waiting. I want to escalate as well.

Hello,

Sorry I can not share what I wrote because that is entire personal matter, but definitely I can share the email address :

for Escalate the Case ( complaints@homeoffice.gov.uk )
for Submission for Documents ( ssc-fhru@homeoffice.gov.uk )

But I used both email address together to escalate and send documents.

Hope this will help you.

Thank you

[Kent22]

Hello,

Sorry I can not share what I wrote because that is entire personal matter, but definitely I can share the email address :

for Escalate the Case ( complaints@homeoffice.gov.uk )
for Submission for Documents ( ssc-fhru@homeoffice.gov.uk )

But I used both email address together to escalate and send documents.

Hope this will help you.

Thank you

Thank you for the email addresses.

Sorry, I just wanted to know if It is okay to make only a complaint due to time factor or I need to have other reasons along with supported documents?

[Jta00]

I contacted my solicitors today asking about my flr fp application is 13months old they said 18 months is when you should expect the reply they is a serious backlog I was just heartbroken

I really didn't want to believe this but I think your solicitor is right. There's a mass recruitment campaign for the Home Office at the moment, I checked their recruitment page and they are looking for 900 Customer Service/Caseworker roles and 1700+ border force officers. The backlog must be serious.
I'm ready to give up hope of getting a response this year.

[NKale_]

But surely they would say something on their website and people were getting their approvals in August time it just seems to be sept that is delayed

[Jta00]

But surely they would say something on their website and people were getting their approvals in August time it just seems to be sept that is delayed

I genuinely hope our decisions is around the corner despite the slowdown.
I've already disappointed myself at the 11th and 12th month and hearing million miles (above) reaching 13 month. Personally speaking, I was looking forward to going away for 4 weeks (29/09) and now it seems incredibly unlikely. It's really my fault for making plans but when I booked this in January 2022 (before the Ukraine war) the processing time showed 8 months. I completely understand helping other people but every other visa category is more or less back to normal processing time.
I have even seen on other threads people applying for ILR and getting a response back in 3 months when the advertised time is up to 6 months. I even helped my friend's 2x children apply for British citizenship and that was all done in 2 months (again advertised as 6 months) I just couldn't believe it And yet under FLR (FP) there's no movement, especially given that were paying a high price for this service.

[Million miles]

But surely they would say something on their website and people were getting their approvals in August time it just seems to be sept that is delayed

I genuinely hope our decisions is around the corner despite the slowdown.
I've already disappointed myself at the 11th and 12th month and hearing million miles (above) reaching 13 month. Personally speaking, I was looking forward to going away for 4 weeks (29/09) and now it seems incredibly unlikely. It's really my fault for making plans but when I booked this in January 2022 (before the Ukraine war) the processing time showed 8 months. I completely understand helping other people but every other visa category is more or less back to normal processing time.
I have even seen on other threads people applying for ILR and getting a response back in 3 months when the advertised time is up to 6 months. I even helped my friend's 2x children apply for British citizenship and that was all done in 2 months (again advertised as 6 months) I just couldn't believe it And yet under FLR (FP) there's no movement, especially given that were paying a high price for this

Thats very true we have paid high price for this service and what they do is ignore us for months. Every visa category is back at its normal processing time but flr fp is still the one which is still delayed. Honestly H.O are are just ridiculous but when it comes to collect money for the application it does not even take them minutes, but decades to give decisions

[Flyer2pk]

Hi, Is anyone get any update or response from HM for FLR FP Application ? Is any good news from anyone ?

[Million miles]

I'm sure no1 has got anything from H.O hopefully October will start to see replys

[NKale_]

Hopefully the wait is killing.

[Goharrajpot]

Hopefully the wait is killing.

I ill apply 10 September 2021 still waiting am just give up my wife pregnant and am so depressed

[to be free]

Hopefully the wait is killing.

I ill apply 10 September 2021 still waiting am just give up my wife pregnant and am so depressed

Don't be depressed it will be back before you know. Please focus on the positives in your life like your wife and the new addition to the family. God bless

[Youcef55]

Guys I have good news for you For all applicants in September 2021 FLR(FP)
Applied FLR FP fourth extension 1st September 2021 with fee Waiver granted in August 21.
Documents sent 3 September 21.
Biometric reused me and my wife.
Decision granted today 3 October 2022 for both of us.
Finally Alhamdulillah Thanks my god.
May God help all of you soon ...
Good luck to you all.

[Goharrajpot]

Congratulations am so happy hopefully we will get soon

[Tholasky]

I contacted my solicitors today asking about my flr fp application is 13months old they said 18 months is when you should expect the reply they is a serious backlog I was just heartbroken

I really didn't want to believe this but I think your solicitor is right. There's a mass recruitment campaign for the Home Office at the moment, I checked their recruitment page and they are looking for 900 Customer Service/Caseworker roles and 1700+ border force officers. The backlog must be serious.
I'm ready to give up hope of getting a response this year.

Where did you get this info about HO needing 900 customer service and caseworkers? I checked their recruitment page here https://www.civilservicejobs.service.go ... ZhNzkzN2Iw and there's nothing like that.

[Jta00]

I contacted my solicitors today asking about my flr fp application is 13months old they said 18 months is when you should expect the reply they is a serious backlog I was just heartbroken

I really didn't want to believe this but I think your solicitor is right. There's a mass recruitment campaign for the Home Office at the moment, I checked their recruitment page and they are looking for 900 Customer Service/Caseworker roles and 1700+ border force officers. The backlog must be serious.
I'm ready to give up hope of getting a response this year.

Where did you get this info about HO needing 900 customer service and caseworkers? I checked their recruitment page here https://www.civilservicejobs.service.go ... ZhNzkzN2Iw and there's nothing like that.

Under 'Number of posts' you see these huge vacancies.

Customer service:
https://www.civilservicejobs.service.go ... BjMDBiZjc=

Border Force:
https://www.civilservicejobs.service.go ... BjMDBiZjc=

[Flyer2pk]

Guys I have good news for you For all applicants in September 2021 FLR(FP)
Applied FLR FP fourth extension 1st September 2021 with fee Waiver granted in August 21.
Documents sent 3 September 21.
Biometric reused me and my wife.
Decision granted today 3 October 2022 for both of us.
Finally Alhamdulillah Thanks my god.
May God help all of you soon ...
Good luck to you all.

Congratulations, I am very happy for you, Alhamdulillah,

[Flyer2pk]

I contacted my solicitors today asking about my flr fp application is 13months old they said 18 months is when you should expect the reply they is a serious backlog I was just heartbroken

I really didn't want to believe this but I think your solicitor is right. There's a mass recruitment campaign for the Home Office at the moment, I checked their recruitment page and they are looking for 900 Customer Service/Caseworker roles and 1700+ border force officers. The backlog must be serious.
I'm ready to give up hope of getting a response this year.

Where did you get this info about HO needing 900 customer service and caseworkers? I checked their recruitment page here https://www.civilservicejobs.service.go ... ZhNzkzN2Iw and there's nothing like that.

Please check on your council website, jobs are available over there, for Home Office as well.
Thank you