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[poper]

Hi all,

Finally, it's here.

I got my indefinite today at 8:20am.

Thank you, everyone. I will update my time for others to see.
Be encouraged its on it's way.

Super @kiss300. Congratulations...

[ajitu92]

Y'all it's finally FINALLY over. I am crying, this is such a huge weight off my shoulders.

Applied for ILR Route : Set(M)
Date application sent : August 4, 2020
Type of application : Standard application (premium not available)
Payment debited: August 4, 2020
Documents submitted to UKVI using "Submit" option: August 5, 2020
Email re biometric reuse / IDV app: August 27, 2020
Email invitation to use IDV app: September 4, 2020 - decided to book an appointment instead
Date Biometrics Enrolled: booked for September 7, 2020 (Lansdowne Road, £62.99 standard appointment)
Decision Letter received: n/a
BRP Card Received: October 29

Now for the fun part: after my biometrics on September 7 I have received ZERO communication whatsoever from the Home Office. So imagine my surprise when the decision letter with the BRP attached came through my post today!!

No emails of any kind - I never received the generic delay emails, no decision letter via email. What's more hilarious is that I emailed "moon man" on the Set (M) email address that was posted on this forum about 1.5 weeks ago and also never received any response.

But whatever, out of the black hole that is the ****ing Home Office, I've finally received an answer and I am a permanent resident.

See y'all in the citizenship forum!

Congratulations! Surprising that you didn't receive a decision via e-mail, but then again...not surprising either!

[poper]

Y'all it's finally FINALLY over. I am crying, this is such a huge weight off my shoulders.

Applied for ILR Route : Set(M)
Date application sent : August 4, 2020
Type of application : Standard application (premium not available)
Payment debited: August 4, 2020
Documents submitted to UKVI using "Submit" option: August 5, 2020
Email re biometric reuse / IDV app: August 27, 2020
Email invitation to use IDV app: September 4, 2020 - decided to book an appointment instead
Date Biometrics Enrolled: booked for September 7, 2020 (Lansdowne Road, £62.99 standard appointment)
Decision Letter received: n/a
BRP Card Received: October 29

Now for the fun part: after my biometrics on September 7 I have received ZERO communication whatsoever from the Home Office. So imagine my surprise when the decision letter with the BRP attached came through my post today!!

No emails of any kind - I never received the generic delay emails, no decision letter via email. What's more hilarious is that I emailed "moon man" on the Set (M) email address that was posted on this forum about 1.5 weeks ago and also never received any response.

But whatever, out of the black hole that is the ****ing Home Office, I've finally received an answer and I am a permanent resident.

See y'all in the citizenship forum!

Congratulations @kittycatkeeb. Take it slow

[ajitu92]

Hi all,

Finally, it's here.

I got my indefinite today at 8:20am.

Thank you, everyone. I will update my time for others to see.
Be encouraged its on it's way.

Congratulations! It was just a matter of time!

[kittycatkeeb]

Hi all,

Finally, it's here.

I got my indefinite today at 8:20am.

Thank you, everyone. I will update my time for others to see.
Be encouraged its on it's way.

Congrats!

[stonelove]

Hi all am pleased to say my application for ILR has been approved and this is my time line

Applied for ILR Route: Set (M)
Date application sent: 28 May 2020
Type of application: Standard
Payment completed: 28 May 2020
Documents uploaded to UKVCAS: 21/08/2020 at UKVACS Service Centre Sheffield
Email received for eligibility of IDV app use: July opted out
Biometric Submission: 21/08/2020 Sheffield
Decision Received: 21 OCT 2020
BRP Card Received: Waiting

Thanks to all the moderators with all the help, we are one big family and lets keep on going and have faith, I will still contribute to the best of my ability.

Update BRP Card Received: 29/10/20 @ 13:20 was posted through the Letter Box, thanks to all the moderators on here and the community of experts who all help out will continue to offer my help on here good luck to all waiting.

[kiss300]

Hi all,

Finally, it's here.

I got my indefinite today at 8:20am.

Thank you, everyone. I will update my time for others to see.
Be encouraged its on it's way.

Congrats!

Thank you.

[gag285]

@ajitu92 - Please could I ask if you have recorded any decisions this week for Set 0

None this week from non IDV yet.

Ok makes me feel less anxious. I am guessing it is generally slow this week.

[jamd12]

Hi all,

Finally, it's here.

I got my indefinite today at 8:20am.

Thank you, everyone. I will update my time for others to see.
Be encouraged its on it's way.

Congrats!

Thank you.

Congrats!!! Soo Happy for you

[kiss300]

Hi all,

Finally, it's here.

I got my indefinite today at 8:20am.

Thank you, everyone. I will update my time for others to see.
Be encouraged its on it's way.

Congrats!

Thank you.

Congrats!!! Soo Happy for you

Thank you

[debrancherenzym]

Y'all it's finally FINALLY over. I am crying, this is such a huge weight off my shoulders.

Applied for ILR Route : Set(M)
Date application sent : August 4, 2020
Type of application : Standard application (premium not available)
Payment debited: August 4, 2020
Documents submitted to UKVI using "Submit" option: August 5, 2020
Email re biometric reuse / IDV app: August 27, 2020
Email invitation to use IDV app: September 4, 2020 - decided to book an appointment instead
Date Biometrics Enrolled: booked for September 7, 2020 (Lansdowne Road, £62.99 standard appointment)
Decision Letter received: n/a
BRP Card Received: October 29

Now for the fun part: after my biometrics on September 7 I have received ZERO communication whatsoever from the Home Office. So imagine my surprise when the decision letter with the BRP attached came through my post today!!

No emails of any kind - I never received the generic delay emails, no decision letter via email. What's more hilarious is that I emailed "moon man" on the Set (M) email address that was posted on this forum about 1.5 weeks ago and also never received any response.

But whatever, out of the black hole that is the ****ing Home Office, I've finally received an answer and I am a permanent resident.

See y'all in the citizenship forum!

Congratulations Kittycatkeeb, fantastic news and what a way to get an approval, Home Office is one giant mystery that even they are unable to decipher themselves

[Hsrsham1211]

@ajitu92 - Please could I ask if you have recorded any decisions this week for Set 0

None this week from non IDV yet.

I’m a Set(O) T2G applicant vide IDV only. Submitted my IDV verification on 23 sep. Today 29 Oct I received a delay note from UKVI stating there maybe a delay beyond 6 months! Assume this is a generic mail but does anyone have stats as to when a decision comes for SET(0) after this mail?
So frustrated when I see others applying in person later getting decision in a weeks time

[mesn]

@ajitu92 - Please could I ask if you have recorded any decisions this week for Set 0

None this week from non IDV yet.

Ok makes me feel less anxious. I am guessing it is generally slow this week.

Latest is 19Oct. Haven't seen one after that. Few Dual ones are through but difficult to know if it's cuz of the Physical bio.

[mesn]

@ajitu92 - Please could I ask if you have recorded any decisions this week for Set 0

None this week from non IDV yet.

I’m a Set(O) T2G applicant vide IDV only. Submitted my IDV verification on 23 sep. Today 29 Oct I received a delay note from UKVI stating there maybe a delay beyond 6 months! Assume this is a generic mail but does anyone have stats as to when a decision comes for SET(0) after this mail?
So frustrated when I see others applying in person later getting decision in a weeks time

Genetic one I would guess. If the virtual queue theory is true, you should be a week or two away from a decision.

[translationlibration]

Do you guys think it would help, hinder or not affect my case if I tried to escalate by phone or email?:

Visa: FLR(M)
Date of application: 19/08/2020
Invited to IDV app and verification of biometrics: 03/09/2020

[kittycatkeeb]

Y'all it's finally FINALLY over. I am crying, this is such a huge weight off my shoulders.

Applied for ILR Route : Set(M)
Date application sent : August 4, 2020
Type of application : Standard application (premium not available)
Payment debited: August 4, 2020
Documents submitted to UKVI using "Submit" option: August 5, 2020
Email re biometric reuse / IDV app: August 27, 2020
Email invitation to use IDV app: September 4, 2020 - decided to book an appointment instead
Date Biometrics Enrolled: booked for September 7, 2020 (Lansdowne Road, £62.99 standard appointment)
Decision Letter received: n/a
BRP Card Received: October 29

Now for the fun part: after my biometrics on September 7 I have received ZERO communication whatsoever from the Home Office. So imagine my surprise when the decision letter with the BRP attached came through my post today!!

No emails of any kind - I never received the generic delay emails, no decision letter via email. What's more hilarious is that I emailed "moon man" on the Set (M) email address that was posted on this forum about 1.5 weeks ago and also never received any response.

But whatever, out of the black hole that is the ****ing Home Office, I've finally received an answer and I am a permanent resident.

See y'all in the citizenship forum!

Congratulations Kittycatkeeb, fantastic news and what a way to get an approval, Home Office is one giant mystery that even they are unable to decipher themselves

I know right??? Thank you! I hope you get yours soon and can stop living with all this looming over your head, and everyone else who is waiting <3

[kittycatkeeb]

Y'all it's finally FINALLY over. I am crying, this is such a huge weight off my shoulders.

Applied for ILR Route : Set(M)
Date application sent : August 4, 2020
Type of application : Standard application (premium not available)
Payment debited: August 4, 2020
Documents submitted to UKVI using "Submit" option: August 5, 2020
Email re biometric reuse / IDV app: August 27, 2020
Email invitation to use IDV app: September 4, 2020 - decided to book an appointment instead
Date Biometrics Enrolled: booked for September 7, 2020 (Lansdowne Road, £62.99 standard appointment)
Decision Letter received: n/a
BRP Card Received: October 29

Now for the fun part: after my biometrics on September 7 I have received ZERO communication whatsoever from the Home Office. So imagine my surprise when the decision letter with the BRP attached came through my post today!!

No emails of any kind - I never received the generic delay emails, no decision letter via email. What's more hilarious is that I emailed "moon man" on the Set (M) email address that was posted on this forum about 1.5 weeks ago and also never received any response.

But whatever, out of the black hole that is the ****ing Home Office, I've finally received an answer and I am a permanent resident.

See y'all in the citizenship forum!

OH MY GOD y'all I just noticed the date on the BRP, it's SEPTEMBER 23 they had me living in limbo hell for over a month extra Abolish the Home Office tbh

[mesn]

Y'all it's finally FINALLY over. I am crying, this is such a huge weight off my shoulders.

Applied for ILR Route : Set(M)
Date application sent : August 4, 2020
Type of application : Standard application (premium not available)
Payment debited: August 4, 2020
Documents submitted to UKVI using "Submit" option: August 5, 2020
Email re biometric reuse / IDV app: August 27, 2020
Email invitation to use IDV app: September 4, 2020 - decided to book an appointment instead
Date Biometrics Enrolled: booked for September 7, 2020 (Lansdowne Road, £62.99 standard appointment)
Decision Letter received: n/a
BRP Card Received: October 29

Now for the fun part: after my biometrics on September 7 I have received ZERO communication whatsoever from the Home Office. So imagine my surprise when the decision letter with the BRP attached came through my post today!!

No emails of any kind - I never received the generic delay emails, no decision letter via email. What's more hilarious is that I emailed "moon man" on the Set (M) email address that was posted on this forum about 1.5 weeks ago and also never received any response.

But whatever, out of the black hole that is the ****ing Home Office, I've finally received an answer and I am a permanent resident.

See y'all in the citizenship forum!

OH MY GOD y'all I just noticed the date on the BRP, it's SEPTEMBER 23 they had me living in limbo hell for over a month extra Abolish the Home Office tbh

At least you can apply for citizenship a month earlier, on the positive side

[debrancherenzym]

Y'all it's finally FINALLY over. I am crying, this is such a huge weight off my shoulders.

Applied for ILR Route : Set(M)
Date application sent : August 4, 2020
Type of application : Standard application (premium not available)
Payment debited: August 4, 2020
Documents submitted to UKVI using "Submit" option: August 5, 2020
Email re biometric reuse / IDV app: August 27, 2020
Email invitation to use IDV app: September 4, 2020 - decided to book an appointment instead
Date Biometrics Enrolled: booked for September 7, 2020 (Lansdowne Road, £62.99 standard appointment)
Decision Letter received: n/a
BRP Card Received: October 29

Now for the fun part: after my biometrics on September 7 I have received ZERO communication whatsoever from the Home Office. So imagine my surprise when the decision letter with the BRP attached came through my post today!!

No emails of any kind - I never received the generic delay emails, no decision letter via email. What's more hilarious is that I emailed "moon man" on the Set (M) email address that was posted on this forum about 1.5 weeks ago and also never received any response.

But whatever, out of the black hole that is the ****ing Home Office, I've finally received an answer and I am a permanent resident.

See y'all in the citizenship forum!

OH MY GOD y'all I just noticed the date on the BRP, it's SEPTEMBER 23 they had me living in limbo hell for over a month extra Abolish the Home Office tbh

Imagine anywhere else, such results will be considered incompetence of the whole department, imagine if you have to deliver a project on a set date, and instead, you keep your stake holders in the dark and then tell them "Oh, but we delivered the project last month"

I am head of competence development for a big manufacturing organization, and this is considered extremely incompetent, and If my team was delivering like this, I'd be seriously looking at the structure of how activities are taking place within my team, and would be holding people accountable. We here managed COVID-19 and continued production of food to keep the nation fed, Imagine if we said "oh, because of COVID-19 your food will be delivered within 6 months SLA", really disappointed at how UKVI have worked, I know it is not a good analogy but hey ho.

The good thing though is, you have ILR and that is really positive, fingers crossed for everyone else.

[gag285]

All things being equal, IMHO this seems minor compared to the grand c**k-up they call the 'Windrush Scandal'.

[klownking]

It is actually scary to see how the HO works. How on earth they can justify their work hours...

[stonelove]

It is actually scary to see how the HO works. How on earth they can justify their work hours...

UKVI is like the black hole very had to define, pin down or quantify they make it up as they go along at least we got to be grateful they are bad but in other countries trying to get ILR is even worse or impossible.

[Ameline]

This is all a complete joke!! Behind every single application there is a life and a story.

Why do we have to wait for 6 months like this and not being able to travel or even make any changes in our life as our BRP has expired. It is definitely a form of discrimination. We pay £2400+ for an application which costs less than £300 and since it is usually done in same day (few hours) in the previous years and 24h with the new priority service, it means it is not complicated to review one. We have already paid a lot. They usually make money of the Super Priority Service but during this pandemic they have just to employ more staff and deal with the applications as people are losing jobs, family, businesses while waiting for the outcome...No one should put their life like this on-hold!!

I am seriously thinking to make an official complaint or at least make our voice heard through the media.

[stonelove]

This is all a complete joke!! Behind every single application there is a life and a story.

Why do we have to wait for 6 months like this and not being able to travel or even make any changes in our life as our BRP has expired. It is definitely a form of discrimination. We pay £2400+ for an application which costs less than £300 and since it is usually done in same day (few hours) in the previous years and 24h with the new priority service, it means it is not complicated to review one. We have already paid a lot. They usually make money of the Super Priority Service but during this pandemic they have just to employ more staff and deal with the applications as people are losing jobs, family, businesses while waiting for the outcome...No one should put their life like this on-hold!!

I am seriously thinking to make an official complaint or at least make our voice heard through the media.

@Ameline I share your frustration and can relate to this as at one point I had to wait almost 13months on my FLRM application before UKVI approved it the problem if that they do not actually care or respect us, you provide a service we pay for at least the bear minimum is some form of communication but with then is dead silence this day and age can they not give as access to a site where we can track to check the progress on our applications. All I ask is that do not be frustrated we must keep at it and I know good times will follow.

[Ameline]

@stonelove I myself have no emergency (for now) but I am just thinking that this is not right. While they are caring about their citizens having all their papers and money sorted out in time. I just feel that they just consider us as sub-human until we have ILR or British Nationality while we are just the same person with or without this Nationality. Even if I have my approval today, I will not be happy and just say see you at BC Forum as I always look at the bigger picture and not just my own interest.

I know there people behind the screen who feel just helpless and frustrated like I do.