FLR(FP) Application time

[Nakapiripit]

I applied 31 March 2017 as parent of British child
The home office have now (december) returned my daughters passport to the solicitor. Does this mean my decision is coming soon??? Any one had this experience?

Only your daughter passport they returns? Should be some kind of letter they sent with they passport. Unless u asked for her passport return otherwise ukvi normally gave documents back after made decision. Best wishes from me...hop u get ur visa... let us know da update...

The solicitor said there was a letter saying they’re still dealing with the case I’m really worried

[mister123]

I applied 31 March 2017 as parent of British child
The home office have now (december) returned my daughters passport to the solicitor. Does this mean my decision is coming soon??? Any one had this experience?

Only your daughter passport they returns? Should be some kind of letter they sent with they passport. Unless u asked for her passport return otherwise ukvi normally gave documents back after made decision. Best wishes from me...hop u get ur visa... let us know da update...

The solicitor said there was a letter saying they’re still dealing with the case I’m really worried

Did you request your daughters passport by yourself? Just think on positive side. Atleast they are now dealing with your case and soon your decision will be made.

[Kmkhaled]

I applied 31 March 2017 as parent of British child
The home office have now (december) returned my daughters passport to the solicitor. Does this mean my decision is coming soon??? Any one had this experience?

Only your daughter passport they returns? Should be some kind of letter they sent with they passport. Unless u asked for her passport return otherwise ukvi normally gave documents back after made decision. Best wishes from me...hop u get ur visa... let us know da update...

The solicitor said there was a letter saying they’re still dealing with the case I’m really worried

Don't worry...hop for positive outcame...keep checking online status...will came soon decided...best wishes..

[Himaloy2]

How many applicants waiting 12 month or more ??

[sulimu]

How many applicants waiting 12 month or more ??

I apply 17th january as a father of 2 british son and british wife but didnt hear anything last week my solictor ask home office to give back spouse passport and update of case

[aliraza_23]

Fingers Crossed as my application is decided. Cant explain my feelings. Hoping for the best.

Application type (FLR(FP) 10 Year Route British Partner and British Kid
Application Submitted on : 18/10/2016
Postal or In Person Application : POSTAL
Acknowledgement Received on (for postal app) : 27/10/2016
Biometric Letter Received : 30/10/2016
Biometrics Enrolled on : 03/11/2016
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): NONE
Decision of Application : Decided Today 08/12/2017
Date of Decision : PENDING

13 months and 20 days

[Jay900]

Fingers Crossed as my application is decided. Cant explain my feelings. Hoping for the best.

Application type (FLR(FP) 10 Year Route British Partner and British Kid
Application Submitted on : 18/10/2016
Postal or In Person Application : POSTAL
Acknowledgement Received on (for postal app) : 27/10/2016
Biometric Letter Received : 30/10/2016
Biometrics Enrolled on : 03/11/2016
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): NONE
Decision of Application : Decided Today 08/12/2017
Date of Decision : PENDING

13 months and 20 days

I am full of hope right now for seeing this
We pretty much applied same time

By the way has anyone else observed that application checking website is invalid now or is it just me ?

[baba27]

Fingers Crossed as my application is decided. Cant explain my feelings. Hoping for the best.

Application type (FLR(FP) 10 Year Route British Partner and British Kid
Application Submitted on : 18/10/2016
Postal or In Person Application : POSTAL
Acknowledgement Received on (for postal app) : 27/10/2016
Biometric Letter Received : 30/10/2016
Biometrics Enrolled on : 03/11/2016
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): NONE
Decision of Application : Decided Today 08/12/2017
Date of Decision : PENDING

13 months and 20 days

I am full of hope right now for seeing this
We pretty much applied same time

By the way has anyone else observed that application checking website is invalid now or is it just me ?

No its just not working now

[Himaloy2]

How many applicants waiting 12 month or more ??

I apply 17th january as a father of 2 british son and british wife but didnt hear anything last week my solictor ask home office to give back spouse passport and update of case

I applied 17th January father of 2 British child.

[bathanza]

Fingers Crossed as my application is decided. Cant explain my feelings. Hoping for the best.

Application type (FLR(FP) 10 Year Route British Partner and British Kid
Application Submitted on : 18/10/2016
Postal or In Person Application : POSTAL
Acknowledgement Received on (for postal app) : 27/10/2016
Biometric Letter Received : 30/10/2016
Biometrics Enrolled on : 03/11/2016
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): NONE
Decision of Application : Decided Today 08/12/2017
Date of Decision : PENDING

13 months and 20 days

Brilliant wish you the best.

Glad you had a way to check. It appears the online checking system is taken offline. Thanks UKVI

[aliraza_23]

Fingers Crossed as my application is decided. Cant explain my feelings. Hoping for the best.

Application type (FLR(FP) 10 Year Route British Partner and British Kid
Application Submitted on : 18/10/2016
Postal or In Person Application : POSTAL
Acknowledgement Received on (for postal app) : 27/10/2016
Biometric Letter Received : 30/10/2016
Biometrics Enrolled on : 03/11/2016
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): NONE
Decision of Application : Decided Today 08/12/2017
Date of Decision : PENDING

13 months and 20 days

I am full of hope right now for seeing this
We pretty much applied same time

By the way has anyone else observed that application checking website is invalid now or is it just me ?

Wish you all the best and I will update you as soon as I receive any response from my solicitor. Thanks!

[aliraza_23]

Fingers Crossed as my application is decided. Cant explain my feelings. Hoping for the best.

Application type (FLR(FP) 10 Year Route British Partner and British Kid
Application Submitted on : 18/10/2016
Postal or In Person Application : POSTAL
Acknowledgement Received on (for postal app) : 27/10/2016
Biometric Letter Received : 30/10/2016
Biometrics Enrolled on : 03/11/2016
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): NONE
Decision of Application : Decided Today 08/12/2017
Date of Decision : PENDING

13 months and 20 days

Brilliant wish you the best.

Glad you had a way to check. It appears the online checking system is taken offline. Thanks UKVI

Thank you so much! wish everyone a best of luck.

[dylan_far]

Hey everyone!

Just an update for you all...

We got a reply to our FLR (FP) application from August 31st 2016. We received a decision around October time this year and it was a refusal.

Luckily, as there was a recent court ruling on in-country appeals, we have the right to appeal within the UK and have instructed a solicitor. We had a date for the hearing and it's been adjourned, so hopefully we should get a new date for around January time where we can put our case to a judge who will rule in our favour.

The case is pretty watertight, so hopefully it shouldn't be a problem getting a judge to see reason.

[aliraza_23]

any refusal reason?

[dylan_far]

any refusal reason?

Yes, the HO stated that although life would be difficult, it would be possible for me to move with my husband to live in Thailand (the country he is from).

I should note at this point if you don't already know my case info, that we are in a same-sex marriage, something Thailand doesn't permit or recognise, regardless of whether or not a marriage certificate is held from another country where it is legal. The situation is that I can't get a Thai spouse visa to move there, as they don't recognise our marriage, and so the only option available to me would be tourist entry clearance for 60 days at a time, then taking trips to a neighbouring country and re-entering on a new 60 day clearance every two months - this is essentially what the HO are suggesting.

We are saying that this is totally beyond reason and that he should be allowed to stay here on the basis that there are insurmountable obstacles to us living in Thailand (there are other things stopping us moving to Thailand, but I'd rather not get into those on a public forum).

[bathanza]

Hey everyone!

Just an update for you all...

We got a reply to our FLR (FP) application from August 31st 2016. We received a decision around October time this year and it was a refusal.

Luckily, as there was a recent court ruling on in-country appeals, we have the right to appeal within the UK and have instructed a solicitor. We had a date for the hearing and it's been adjourned, so hopefully we should get a new date for around January time where we can put our case to a judge who will rule in our favour.

The case is pretty watertight, so hopefully, it shouldn't be a problem getting a judge to see reason.

Ha the OP returns! Welcome back and really sorry to hear about the refusal. In a lot of cases, the only thing that one can do is rely on the good judgement in a court that will rule in your favour. Glad that you were able to appeal and take it further. What a long wait. I would wonder why on earth would they make you wait for so long then to refuse. Still waiting for 16 months (We applied 23rd Aug so not too far off from you)

[Kmkhaled]

Any luck on UKVI application status check????

[dylan_far]

Hey everyone!

Just an update for you all...

We got a reply to our FLR (FP) application from August 31st 2016. We received a decision around October time this year and it was a refusal.

Luckily, as there was a recent court ruling on in-country appeals, we have the right to appeal within the UK and have instructed a solicitor. We had a date for the hearing and it's been adjourned, so hopefully we should get a new date for around January time where we can put our case to a judge who will rule in our favour.

The case is pretty watertight, so hopefully, it shouldn't be a problem getting a judge to see reason.

Ha the OP returns! Welcome back and really sorry to hear about the refusal. In a lot of cases, the only thing that one can do is rely on the good judgement in a court that will rule in your favour. Glad that you were able to appeal and take it further. What a long wait. I would wonder why on earth would they make you wait for so long then to refuse. Still waiting for 16 months (We applied 23rd Aug so not too far off from you)

It's crazy I know, you'd think they would just deny it immediately but it seems applications just sit in a drawer for years at the HO.

Good luck with your application, I can't believe it's taken so long ... if it doesn't come back with the result you wanted then there's always the appeals process which should be significantly quicker than the initial app.

[alphagear]

How come appeals have become quicker. Thought it was taking a year to get appeal hearing.

[dylan_far]

How come appeals have become quicker. Thought it was taking a year to get appeal hearing.

Our solicitor said it might take 6 months - 1 year to get a hearing and then within a few weeks we got the letter in with a date. I think it just comes down to how busy the courts are, where you live etc.

We're up near Glasgow so our local immigration tribunal centre is in Glasgow... which doesn't seem to be anywhere near as busy as those south of the border and, in particular, the south east.

[James2009]

Application type (FLR(FP) 10 Year Route Settle Partner and British Kid
Application Submitted on : 21/12/2016
Postal or In Person Application : POSTAL
Acknowledgement Received on (for postal app) : 05/01/2017
Biometric Letter Received : 05/01/2017
Biometrics Enrolled on : 18/01/2017
Registered married: 01/09/2017
Reporting sing every month from 20/07/2017
Additional Documents sent on : 15/09/2017
REQUESTED UKVi PROGRESS UPDATE : 30/11/2017 email received still pending
Decision of Application : awaiting a Decision online check on 10 December
Date of Decision : PENDING

Application background
I came to UK Tier 4 student September 2009
Visa was until may 2013
Submitted FLR (M ) may 2012
Approved feb 2013 for 2 yers spouse unmarried visa until feb 2015
Submitted: Set M February 2015
Refused Set M September 2015 relationship not genuine
Appeal firt tier tribunal September 2015
Appeal refused on September 2016
Application for permission upper tribunal refused 08/12/2016 appeal right exusted
Make fresh application FLR FP within 14 days 10 yers routes settled wife and British child 21/12/2016
Still pending please help

[aliraza_23]

Fingers Crossed as my application is decided. Cant explain my feelings. Hoping for the best.

Application type (FLR(FP) 10 Year Route British Partner and British Kid
Application Submitted on : 18/10/2016
Postal or In Person Application : POSTAL
Acknowledgement Received on (for postal app) : 27/10/2016
Biometric Letter Received : 30/10/2016
Biometrics Enrolled on : 03/11/2016
Additional Documents Requested on (if any): NONE
Decision of Application : Decided Today 08/12/2017
Date of Decision : PENDING

13 months and 20 days

I am full of hope right now for seeing this
We pretty much applied same time

By the way has anyone else observed that application checking website is invalid now or is it just me ?

Good Luck Jay hope you will hear a good news soon. InshAllah!

[aliraza_23]

any refusal reason?

Yes, the HO stated that although life would be difficult, it would be possible for me to move with my husband to live in Thailand (the country he is from).

I should note at this point if you don't already know my case info, that we are in a same-sex marriage, something Thailand doesn't permit or recognise, regardless of whether or not a marriage certificate is held from another country where it is legal. The situation is that I can't get a Thai spouse visa to move there, as they don't recognise our marriage, and so the only option available to me would be tourist entry clearance for 60 days at a time, then taking trips to a neighbouring country and re-entering on a new 60 day clearance every two months - this is essentially what the HO are suggesting.

We are saying that this is totally beyond reason and that he should be allowed to stay here on the basis that there are insurmountable obstacles to us living in Thailand (there are other things stopping us moving to Thailand, but I'd rather not get into those on a public forum).

Feeling sorry! But hope you will find a way soon. Bless you!

[aliraza_23]

Hey everyone!

Just an update for you all...

We got a reply to our FLR (FP) application from August 31st 2016. We received a decision around October time this year and it was a refusal.

Luckily, as there was a recent court ruling on in-country appeals, we have the right to appeal within the UK and have instructed a solicitor. We had a date for the hearing and it's been adjourned, so hopefully, we should get a new date for around January time where we can put our case to a judge who will rule in our favour.

The case is pretty watertight, so hopefully, it shouldn't be a problem getting a judge to see reason.

Unluckily after waiting almost 1 year and 2 months got a refusal, they accept family life but raise an issue about TOEIC which doesn't make sense if you have a family life so same got the right of appeal and have 14 days so hopefully we will get the date soon for hearing.

if anyone wants to suggest anything please do let me know. Thanks!

Good luck all of you.

[sulimu]

Hey everyone!

Just an update for you all...

We got a reply to our FLR (FP) application from August 31st 2016. We received a decision around October time this year and it was a refusal.

Luckily, as there was a recent court ruling on in-country appeals, we have the right to appeal within the UK and have instructed a solicitor. We had a date for the hearing and it's been adjourned, so hopefully, we should get a new date for around January time where we can put our case to a judge who will rule in our favour.

The case is pretty watertight, so hopefully, it shouldn't be a problem getting a judge to see reason.

Unluckily after waiting almost 1 year and 2 months got a refusal, they accept family life but raise an issue about TOEIC which doesn't make sense if you have a family life so same got the right of appeal and have 14 days so hopefully we will get the date soon for hearing.

if anyone wants to suggest anything please do let me know. Thanks!

Good luck all of you.

I m really sorry to hear that never loss your hope and appeal against decision