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Alaga247
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Re: FLR(FP) Application time

Post by Alaga247 » Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:53 pm

asiana24 wrote:
Tue Mar 19, 2019 3:49 pm
Alaga247 wrote:
Tue Mar 19, 2019 9:57 am
asiana24 wrote:
Sat Mar 16, 2019 9:20 am
Hi everyone just a quick question for those with the same experience like me. How long does it take for HO to reply after giving them the further docs they requested? I will appreciate a reply, also is it a bad or good thing when asked to send additional documemts? thank you
2 days u should get your bio metrics card
thanks but its one week tomorow since i sent still no result
It's a pity I saw your message latw when u asked..i would have told u what u should have sent as I went through same and as soon as I sent additional document I for mine 2 days later

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Re: FLR(FP) Application time

Post by asiana24 » Wed Mar 20, 2019 7:58 am

Alaga247 what docs did u send if you dont mind me asking?

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FLR(FP) Application time

Post by Vini81 » Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:14 am

Hi everyone,

We have an appeal on 23rd of May for a refused FLR FP based on 7 year rule.

My solicitor somehow decided it was a great idea to apply when my daughter was 6, born in the UK but 6 years old. HO refused stating the application was refused as at the time of application she was 6 years old and didn't qualify.

I am now, after considering all options, trying to prepare a bundle for the appeal and have decided to part ways with solicitor. I will though, have a barrister to act for us in court.

Can anyone help with their own experience preparing bundle?

Any advice please.

I am a bit unsure how to do the witness statement and applying the case laws. My daughter turned 7 in October 18 and will be 7 years and 7 months old at the time of the hearing.

Any help is much appreciated.

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Re: FLR(FP) Application time

Post by Semih2015 » Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:03 pm

Semih2015 wrote:
Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:08 pm
First extension on flr fp as mother of British kids and unmarried partner
Application done 16 August 2018
Biometric letter received 19 September
Biometric done 20 September
Called to home office 19 February 2019
Send letter with asking updates on my case 21 February
Had email that just need to wait on 21 February
Waiting... 😕😕😕
Updates.
Contact local MP 18 March
All documents with BRP delivered today 20 March.
Just over 7+ months waiting.
Good luck for everyone still waiting. And highly recommend contact your MP for help if you are waiting over 6 months. 👍

Alaga247
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Re: FLR(FP) Application time

Post by Alaga247 » Thu Mar 21, 2019 1:01 pm

asiana24 wrote:
Wed Mar 20, 2019 7:58 am
Alaga247 what docs did u send if you dont mind me asking?
Photos of me and my daughter
Medical record of my daughter
My daughter's mum wrote a letter stating am a good and reliable father and she signed and i sent her passport too so they can confirm the signature .

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Re: FLR(FP) Application time

Post by Rebaz85 » Thu Mar 21, 2019 1:15 pm

I have 5 years Irish resident card, I am living in the UK since January 2015. I applied to EEA(FM) two times, but they refused it.
My partner is British, we are married for about 6 years. We have 2 British kids 4 and 2.5 years old. We are living together.

I have applied for flr(fp) : 3/August /2018

Biometrics letter received : 11/9/ 2018

Biometrics done: 11/9/2018

I contacted local Mp, homeoffice replied that my case is complex in nature.
I am tired of this game😞😩 I lost 7 years of my precious time just because I married to a British guy. It is not fair... I lost my career..... 😩...... I am still waiting.... I don't know leave my kids and my husband alone or living like this..... This is really a psychological battle... 😭

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Re: FLR(FP) Application time

Post by Everythingworksout » Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:39 am

Vini81 wrote:
Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:14 am
Hi everyone,

We have an appeal on 23rd of May for a refused FLR FP based on 7 year rule.

My solicitor somehow decided it was a great idea to apply when my daughter was 6, born in the UK but 6 years old. HO refused stating the application was refused as at the time of application she was 6 years old and didn't qualify.

I am now, after considering all options, trying to prepare a bundle for the appeal and have decided to part ways with solicitor. I will though, have a barrister to act for us in court.

Can anyone help with their own experience preparing bundle?

Any advice please.

I am a bit unsure how to do the witness statement and applying the case laws. My daughter turned 7 in October 18 and will be 7 years and 7 months old at the time of the hearing.

Any help is much appreciated.

Hey, i am sorry to bother you. When you got refused, how long fid it take you to get a hearing date after your lodged in the appeal and when you went to your hearing, what was court like ?

Everythingworksout
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Re: FLR(FP) Application time

Post by Everythingworksout » Sun Mar 24, 2019 8:42 am

asiana24 wrote:
Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:36 pm
Everythingworksout wrote:
Tue Mar 19, 2019 7:26 pm
Semih2015 wrote:
Tue Mar 19, 2019 7:18 pm
Everythingworksout wrote:
Tue Mar 19, 2019 6:27 pm
I applied as Parent of a British child i did not qualify for the partner route
Application Date: 21/09/2018
biometrics : 17/10/2018
Application Payment failed:8/11/2018
Sent Postal Order + IHS = 13/11/2018
Decision - 12/03/2019 - Refused.


I was a Tier 4 from 2009-2013. (undergraduate Degree)
went back home, Been visiting to UK almost every year since 2013.
Overstayed my l
ast visit visa for 4 months before making application due to girlfriend being pregnant.

I just got a call from my solicitor this evening telling me the application has been refused with in country right to appeal.I do not even know how to feel, because waited so long only to get a refusal.

I haven’t seen the reason for refusal yet as i will be going to my solicitor on wednesday.

I’d like some advice on what next to do ? whats the best way to go about refusals under this category with right to appeal.

I look forward to your replies
What did they mentioned as a reason?
I have not seen the letter yet , i'll take it tomorrow from solicitor
. You have a big chance of success because of your child
Thank you, i am lodging in for the appeal tomorrow. The whole thing makes me very anxious

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Re: FLR(FP) Application time

Post by Vini81 » Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:33 pm

Hey, you're not bothering at all.

We haven't had our hearing yet. It will be on 23rd of May.

It took about 4 weeks for the notice of hearing.

Hope this helps!

Regards



[quote=Everythingworksout post_id=1759553 time=1553416748 user_id
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Hey, i am sorry to bother you. When you got refused, how long fid it take you to get a hearing date after your lodged in the appeal and when you went to your hearing, what was court like ?
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Re: FLR(FP) Application time

Post by Everythingworksout » Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:48 am

Thanks for getting back to me.

The whole thing makes me so anxious,

Good to know that the waiting time to get your hearing wasnt bad, It gives some kind of hope.

I read somwhere it could take from 8 to 52 weeks. I was like what ?! Waiting for another year!!

I'll be going to my solicitor today and we will lodge the appeal today and i hope for the best.

The wait is nerve wrecking.

once again thanks.

I will be following up your story as well.

I wish you all the best.
Vini81 wrote:
Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:33 pm
Hey, you're not bothering at all.

We haven't had our hearing yet. It will be on 23rd of May.

It took about 4 weeks for the notice of hearing.

Hope this helps!

Regards



[quote=Everythingworksout post_id=1759553 time=1553416748 user_id

Hey, i am sorry to bother you. When you got refused, how long fid it take you to get a hearing date after your lodged in the appeal and when you went to your hearing, what was court like ?
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Re: FLR(FP) Application time

Post by Monz » Mon Mar 25, 2019 9:20 am

We went for appeal on 11 feb still waiting for decision .court room will have judge , 1 of your solicitor,1 guy from home office , home office guy will ask you some questions n judge as well .dont get panic it’s not tht bad how it sounds .jus b calm and answer all questions correctly .your solicitor will also speak about your case .judge was really nice lady .they might ask u what was your intention when u came here so jus prepare for tht answer .hope tht helps 👍best of luck

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Re: FLR(FP) Application time

Post by joelondon » Mon Mar 25, 2019 2:16 pm

Flr Fp 2nd extension for partner 10years route
British partner with 2 British kids
Applied on the : 18/09/2018
Received approval on the : 17/03/2019

After 6 months of waiting time ... good luck everyone
Some people are so poor, the only thing they have is money

slimblack330
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Re: FLR(FP) Application time

Post by slimblack330 » Mon Mar 25, 2019 5:19 pm

joelondon wrote:
Mon Mar 25, 2019 2:16 pm
Flr Fp 2nd extension for partner 10years route
British partner with 2 British kids
Applied on the : 18/09/2018
Received approval on the : 17/03/2019

After 6 months of waiting time ... good luck everyone
congratulation......

Simonee_omari186
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Re: FLR(FP) Application time

Post by Simonee_omari186 » Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:41 am

Good night all..... Ive been following the conversations for a while and was wondering if could seek some advice. Ive recently submitted an flp parent of british child application in december 2018. I am an overstayer for almost 10 years. I gave birth to my child on the Nhs paid half the bill and paying the the balance in monthly installments. Im living in the same house as my child's father as i have no place else to go (we are no longer together but he has allowed me to stay in his 3 bed property) My ex works full time and in shifts so i have sole responsibility for my child.. Do i have a strong case?.....any advice would be great appreciated... Thanks in advance

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Re: FLR(FP) Application time

Post by Meet32 » Wed Mar 27, 2019 11:46 am

Meet32 wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 12:39 am
Applied flr fp partner route
Given right of Appeal
Let’s c wat will happen next ?
Lodged appeal last week paid fees the next workinh day got appeal for last week of April in London excact 28 days after lodging the appeal
Let’s c wat happens on the day
Wat do we need in the appeal bundles ???
They all write that there is no exceptional circumstances
Wat r the documents we need ?????

asiana24
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Re: FLR(FP) Application time

Post by asiana24 » Wed Mar 27, 2019 2:45 pm

Meet32 wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2019 11:46 am
Meet32 wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 12:39 am
Applied flr fp partner route
Given right of Appeal
Let’s c wat will happen next ?
Lodged appeal last week paid fees the next workinh day got appeal for last week of April in London excact 28 days after lodging the appeal
Let’s c wat happens on the day
Wat do we need in the appeal bundles ???
They all write that there is no exceptional circumstances
Wat r the documents we need ?????
Hi Meet32 how long from
sending additional docs till you receive refusal? thanks

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Re: FLR(FP) Application time

Post by Meet32 » Wed Mar 27, 2019 3:21 pm

asiana24 wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2019 2:45 pm
Meet32 wrote:
Wed Mar 27, 2019 11:46 am
Meet32 wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 12:39 am
Applied flr fp partner route
Given right of Appeal
Let’s c wat will happen next ?
Lodged appeal last week paid fees the next workinh day got appeal for last week of April in London excact 28 days after lodging the appeal
Let’s c wat happens on the day
Wat do we need in the appeal bundles ???
They all write that there is no exceptional circumstances
Wat r the documents we need ?????
Hi Meet32 how long from
sending additional docs till you receive refusal? thanks
Send fresh application may 2018 (flr fp)
Biometric -June 2018
Sent addition info -Nov 2018 (wife’s disease )
Asked more info by ho -feb 2019 (wife disease )
Refused with right or appeal -March 2019
Lodged appeal after 5 days
Got hearing date in April last week

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Re: FLR(FP) Application time

Post by asiana24 » Wed Mar 27, 2019 9:29 pm

goodluck meet32

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Re: FLR(FP) Application time

Post by Everythingworksout » Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:47 am

    Monz wrote:
    Mon Mar 25, 2019 9:20 am
    We went for appeal on 11 feb still waiting for decision .court room will have judge , 1 of your solicitor,1 guy from home office , home office guy will ask you some questions n judge as well .dont get panic it’s not tht bad how it sounds .jus b calm and answer all questions correctly .your solicitor will also speak about your case .judge was really nice lady .they might ask u what was your intention when u came here so jus prepare for tht answer .hope tht helps 👍best of luck

    Hey, thanks for posting this!

    Sounds scary, i'm not even going to lie. I've lodged my appeal now.

    Waiting to get a date for hearing, also monitoring my bank account to see if they've taken the fee.

    Could you please clarify what you meant by , "They might ask you what your intention was when you came here?"

    and also whats the best way to answer?

    Many thansk

    asiana24
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    Re: FLR(FP) Application time

    Post by asiana24 » Thu Mar 28, 2019 2:53 pm

    Hi meet32 so if you dont hear anything after additional documents does that mean it will be refused? i have not heard anything for two weeks.

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    Re: FLR(FP) Application time

    Post by fmg » Thu Mar 28, 2019 4:53 pm

    fmg wrote:
    Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:59 pm
    Application submitted 21 July 2017
    Biometrics given 15 August 2017
    Local MP has written letters to HO and made phone calls - no success. All they said was that there is no timeline for a decision to be made. It's just cruel.

    It has now been almost 14 months - This has affected mine and my husband's physical and mental health.

    Please pray for us.
    Application submitted - 21 July 2017

    Biometrics given - 15 August 2017

    Received Refusal Letter - 28 September 2018

    Appeal lodged against Home Office decision - 10 October 2018

    Appeal Hearing given for - 14 March 2019

    Home Office withdrew from the appeal - 13 March 2019 (ONE DAY before we were meant to go to court)

    Letter granting Leave to Remain received - 27 March 2019

    Total time 20 months and 7 days

    I wish you all the very best and hope you get a decision soon, do not despair and stay strong!

    Auk333
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    Re: FLR(FP) Application time

    Post by Auk333 » Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:30 pm

    fmg wrote:
    Thu Mar 28, 2019 4:53 pm
    fmg wrote:
    Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:59 pm
    Application submitted 21 July 2017
    Biometrics given 15 August 2017
    Local MP has written letters to HO and made phone calls - no success. All they said was that there is no timeline for a decision to be made. It's just cruel.

    It has now been almost 14 months - This has affected mine and my husband's physical and mental health.

    Please pray for us.
    Application submitted - 21 July 2017

    Biometrics given - 15 August 2017

    Received Refusal Letter - 28 September 2018

    Appeal lodged against Home Office decision - 10 October 2018

    Appeal Hearing given for - 14 March 2019

    Home Office withdrew from the appeal - 13 March 2019 (ONE DAY before we were meant to go to court)

    Letter granting Leave to Remain received - 27 March 2019

    Total time 20 months and 7 days

    I wish you all the very best and hope you get a decision soon, do not despair and stay strong!
    hi is it your first application ?is it flr fp partner route ?.are they start giving right of appeals now a days?

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    Re: FLR(FP) Application time

    Post by fmg » Fri Mar 29, 2019 8:54 am

    Auk333 wrote:
    Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:30 pm
    fmg wrote:
    Thu Mar 28, 2019 4:53 pm
    fmg wrote:
    Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:59 pm
    Application submitted 21 July 2017
    Biometrics given 15 August 2017
    Local MP has written letters to HO and made phone calls - no success. All they said was that there is no timeline for a decision to be made. It's just cruel.

    It has now been almost 14 months - This has affected mine and my husband's physical and mental health.

    Please pray for us.
    Application submitted - 21 July 2017

    Biometrics given - 15 August 2017

    Received Refusal Letter - 28 September 2018

    Appeal lodged against Home Office decision - 10 October 2018

    Appeal Hearing given for - 14 March 2019

    Home Office withdrew from the appeal - 13 March 2019 (ONE DAY before we were meant to go to court)

    Letter granting Leave to Remain received - 27 March 2019

    Total time 20 months and 7 days

    I wish you all the very best and hope you get a decision soon, do not despair and stay strong!
    hi is it your first application ?is it flr fp partner route ?.are they start giving right of appeals now a days?
    Hi there,

    Yes it was our first application, FLR(FP) partner route. There was an automatic right of appeal with the refusal, I believe it’s always been this way but I could be wrong.

    Auk333
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    Re: FLR(FP) Application time

    Post by Auk333 » Fri Mar 29, 2019 5:14 pm

    fmg wrote:
    Fri Mar 29, 2019 8:54 am
    Auk333 wrote:
    Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:30 pm
    fmg wrote:
    Thu Mar 28, 2019 4:53 pm
    fmg wrote:
    Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:59 pm
    Application submitted 21 July 2017
    Biometrics given 15 August 2017
    Local MP has written letters to HO and made phone calls - no success. All they said was that there is no timeline for a decision to be made. It's just cruel.

    It has now been almost 14 months - This has affected mine and my husband's physical and mental health.

    Please pray for us.
    Application submitted - 21 July 2017

    Biometrics given - 15 August 2017

    Received Refusal Letter - 28 September 2018





    Appeal lodged against Home Office decision - 10 October 2018

    Appeal Hearing given for - 14 March 2019

    Home Office withdrew from the appeal - 13 March 2019 (ONE DAY before we were meant to go to court)

    Letter granting Leave to Remain received - 27 March 2019

    Total time 20 months and 7 days

    I wish you all the very best and hope you get a decision soon, do not despair and stay strong!
    hi is it your first application ?is it flr fp partner route ?.are they start giving right of appeals now a days?
    Hi there,

    Yes it was our first application, FLR(FP) partner route. There was an automatic right of appeal with the refusal, I believe it’s always been this way but I could be wrong.
    Hi fmg thanks for your reply
    Can you share your case history if you can .
    My 2 application refused without right of appeal.never been over stayer 39e apply on me.
    Still on reporting conditions.
    They accept flr fp application on British partner route or do you have any kids as well ??
    Thank you

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    Re: FLR(FP) Application time

    Post by fmg » Fri Mar 29, 2019 9:31 pm

    Auk333 wrote:
    Fri Mar 29, 2019 5:14 pm
    fmg wrote:
    Fri Mar 29, 2019 8:54 am
    Auk333 wrote:
    Thu Mar 28, 2019 10:30 pm
    fmg wrote:
    Thu Mar 28, 2019 4:53 pm

    Application submitted - 21 July 2017

    Biometrics given - 15 August 2017

    Received Refusal Letter - 28 September 2018





    Appeal lodged against Home Office decision - 10 October 2018

    Appeal Hearing given for - 14 March 2019

    Home Office withdrew from the appeal - 13 March 2019 (ONE DAY before we were meant to go to court)

    Letter granting Leave to Remain received - 27 March 2019

    Total time 20 months and 7 days

    I wish you all the very best and hope you get a decision soon, do not despair and stay strong!
    hi is it your first application ?is it flr fp partner route ?.are they start giving right of appeals now a days?
    Hi there,

    Yes it was our first application, FLR(FP) partner route. There was an automatic right of appeal with the refusal, I believe it’s always been this way but I could be wrong.
    Hi fmg thanks for your reply
    Can you share your case history if you can .
    My 2 application refused without right of appeal.never been over stayer 39e apply on me.
    Still on reporting conditions.
    They accept flr fp application on British partner route or do you have any kids as well ??
    Thank you

    Hi Auk333,

    Visitor visa overstayer by 4 months. Submitted FLR(FP) Partner Route based on Human Rights Article 8. Never had to report and have no kids.

    It was always my understanding that these cases have automatic right of appeal. I'd suggest you speak to your solicitor if you have one.

    What I've learned from this experience is that the HO makes plenty of mistakes and if you have a strong case you will eventually get your leave to remain, it's just a matter of how long it takes the HO to reach that decision.

    Again, I wish you the very best of luck. I know how excruciating the wait can be.

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