SET(O) and SET(M) applications - July 2012 (timelines only)

[neerukonda9]

Application Type :SET(O)
Application sent:06/07/12
Acknowledgement from HO: 18/07/12
Biometric: 22/09/12
Status: Waiting

Called HO and reply is 'your application is incomplete',
Cannot understand what he meant by 'incomplete' and no queries from HO received in relation to application.

Thinking of approaching MP.

[sankar]

After waiting for 6 months and getting an annoying answer from UKBA, I am thinking of other options now rather waiting further.

One of my friend referred me to someone who owns some stake in the company as mentioned in below url -
http://www.hsmp-services.co.uk/

I have to authorise this agency to handle my case from now onwards. But before I could do that, can anyone guide whether these people can chase my application and get me a concrete answer why it is getting delayed and how long it will take?

Thanks.

[neerukonda9]

Hi Sankar,

I wouldn't advise that route as these solicitors cannot influence. Better approach your local MP and get a letter for expediting your application process.

After waiting for 6 months and getting an annoying answer from UKBA, I am thinking of other options now rather waiting further.

One of my friend referred me to someone who owns some stake in the company as mentioned in below url -
http://www.hsmp-services.co.uk/

I have to authorise this agency to handle my case from now onwards. But before I could do that, can anyone guide whether these people can chase my application and get me a concrete answer why it is getting delayed and how long it will take?

Thanks.

[imadoimado]

I know the feeling. So what exactly happened when you called? what did you say? what did they say?

I applied on 06-july-2012 and biometric done on 08-Sep-2012. I also completed 6 months. when i asked for a status they said system says - "you need to wait"... its pathetic

July 2012 ILR

MamaAkhtar:

*Applied 4th July 2012 via post next day delivery.
*Acknowledgment from UKBA received 16th July 2012.
*Bimoetric letter received 26th November 2012.
* Still waiting for a decision.
*6 months ends.............. today! Saturday 5th January 2013!

[atk3501]

Update.....

Application type SET (O) - Work Permit Holder
Application date on form 02/07/2012
Received by UKBA 03/07/2012
Acknowledgement letter 05/07/2012
Biometrics letter for 2 dependents dated 04/09/2012
Biometrics done for dependents 18/09/2012
Biometrics letter self - 17/09/2012
Biometrics done (self) - 22/09/2012
ILR Approval - 8 Jan 2013 (as per BRP)
BRP - 11 Jan 2013
Documents - 11 Jan 2013 (sent to previous address)

[ssp072012]

Finally the wait is over.

Received my documents and passport today 11/01/2012.
Here are my timelines

Application Type: SET(O)
Current Visa Type: Tier 1 + Work Permit
Current Visa Expiry: Aug 2012
Dependents: 2
Application Date: 04/07/2012
Acknowledgement: 12/07/2012
Biometrics: 04/09/2012
ILR Approval Date: 10/01/2013
Documents and Passport received: 11/01/2013 (included a next day delivery envelop with application)
BRP Card: Awaited (Hopefully by Monday)

Thanks to all for posting their timelines.

[Salsboo]

Hi All,

Many thanks for everyone that has contributed to this forum, it has been very reassuring to read that we are not the only ones going through this horrible process (although it is frustrating to read about all the cases like ours in which UKBA have delivered such poor value for money and a totally sub-standard service).

Good luck to everyone still waiting (fingers crossed you will receive your docs/passports soon)....for those yet to submit an application I would seriously advise you to pay the extra and make an appointment via one of the PEO's....if we could turn back time then we would never have used the postal route (it is a nightmare!)

Application Type: ILR SET(M)
Current Visa Type: FLR(M)
Current Visa Expiry: July 2012
Dependents: None
Application Date: 25/07/2012
Acknowledgement: 10/08/2012
Biometrics: 17/10/2012
ILR Approval Date: 09/01/2013
Documents and Passport received: 11/01/2013 (included a next day delivery envelop with application)
BRP Card: 15/01/2013 (via DX)

[ilr4july2012]

I've been a silent follower of this board and the timelines were very helpful. I hope this will help others. Good luck with your applications.


Current visa: Tier-1(General)
Application form used for ILR: SET (O), No dependants
Date application posted: 4 July 2012
Date of biometrics Enrollment: 3 Sept 2012
Date of approval: 8 Jan 2013
Received approval letter with returned documents: 10 Jan 2013
BRP: They tried to deliver 11 Jan but we were't home. Will be redelivered next week.

[sankar]

Hi All,
thanks all for your messages. At least it was a great relief to read messages from all and breath a while. I understand it was very frustrating for all of us and after several months we start panicing. Due to this forum I knew that most people are getting back their decisions by around 6 months and that made my life easy since I have crossed 6 months.

So, a small thank you to all who contribute in the forum and wish all the best who are still waiting for hearing a decision.

My case:
Application made for Set(O) - with 2 dependents (tier-1 visa)
Sent appl by post - 06-July-2012
Biometric scan done on - 08-Sep-2012
received passports and all documents - 15-Jan-2013
received ILR or BRP - 16-Jan-2013

Thanks.

[fsixteen]

Dear Friends,

Many thanks for your support. I have received an ILR after 6 Months.

Application submitted on 12/07/2012.
ILR received on 17/01/2013.

Do you have any idea about the British Nationality qualification period. Would the Home Office will consider the 6 months within 12 months period of qualification, while my ILR application with them ?

Or do they consider the starting date from the date mentioned of the card. ?

[ideanokia6500]

Dear Friends,

Many thanks for your support. I have received an ILR after 6 Months.

Application submitted on 12/07/2012.
ILR received on 17/01/2013.

Do you have any idea about the British Nationality qualification period. Would the Home Office will consider the 6 months within 12 months period of qualification, while my ILR application with them ?

Or do they consider the starting date from the date mentioned of the card. ?

congrats

can u tell us the date of biometrics

thnx

[fsixteen]

Dear Friends,

Many thanks for your support. I have received an ILR after 6 Months.

Application submitted on 12/07/2012.
ILR received on 17/01/2013.

Do you have any idea about the British Nationality qualification period. Would the Home Office will consider the 6 months within 12 months period of qualification, while my ILR application with them ?

Or do they consider the starting date from the date mentioned of the card. ?

congrats

can u tell us the date of biometrics

thnx

Applied on : 12/07/2012
Biometric Letter Received on: 07/11/2012
Biometric Done on: 21/11/2012
ILR received in : 19/01/2013

[Hwima]

Applied on : 18/07/2012
Biometric Letter Posted on: 15/10/2012
Biometric Done on: 19/10/2012
ILR received on : still awaiting decision.

[Klow]

Apply for SET(O) 14 years

2012/07/06 Application sent with cheque
2012/07/2x Received letter from Bank that cheque had been bounced back!!! but nothing from H.O., thanks god for that.
2012/07/2x Next day, banker draft with cover letter sent to H.O.
2012/07/2x Acknowledgement letter received
2012/09/0x received Biometric invitation, done next day
2012/12/0x ask for my pictures, may be they have lost it?
2013/01/11 received Biometric invitation AGAIN! H.O. confused mine & my brother's application
2013/01/13 Cover letter with all photocopies send to H.O. to clear things up.
2013/02/21 Received BRP card & Letter for my application.

[apeterso925]

1. Current visa: TIER 1 GENERAL
2. Date of expiry of current leave: 30-07-2012
3. Application form used for ILR: SET (O)
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 0
5. Date application posted: 20-07-2012 (Friday, via Special Delivery)
6. Date application received at UKBA: 23-07-2012 (Monday)
7. Date payment debited: 08-08-2012
8. Payment mode : CREDIT CARD
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 14-08-2012 (dated 08-08-2012, from Liverpool)
10. Biometric letter received: 11-10-12 (letter dated 4-10-12)
11. Date of biometrics Enrollment: 12-10-12
12. Employer sent letter on my behalf, requesting expediting: 24-1-13
13. Contacted my MP via email: 13-2-13
14. Reply from my MP in the post: 20-2-13 (dated 13-2-13, stating that he was making an enquiry on my behalf)
15. Date of approval: ??
16. Date of return of passport and other documents: 25-2-13
17. Date BRP ILR Received: 25-2-13

I am SO SO SO excited to be posting this - I really hope this gives hope to the June, July and August applicants still waiting. Clearly, applications are *not* being processing in chronological order, but they are being processed, ever so slowly.

A few notes:

1) my MP never did respond with the result of his enquiry, so I'm not sure this helped at all
2) My employer's letter was ignored (as expected)
3) The postman left my passport and documents in the lobby of my building, unsigned for, but the BRP arrived a few hours later and required my signature.
4) There is no date on my approval letter or on the letter that accompanied my BRP.
5) Beginning on my 6 month anniversary, I rang UKBA once a week to enquire...and as of the morning on 20-2, it was still not approved.

I need to be in America in 7 days for work and I'll also be able to visit my family in America for the first time in over 7 months, so this is an *extremely* happy day!!!

[Jm5573]

I received our BRP cards this morning! I am thrilled though a bit angry with UKBA for taking almost 8 months to process the application. I am also surprised that we got the BRP cards even before the approval letter and our documents but I don't really care what came first! My prayer is for all of you still waiting to get some good news soonest.

My Timeline so far:

1. Current visa: TIER 1 GENERAL
2. Date of expiry of current leave: 30-10-2012
3. Application form used for ILR: SET (O)
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: 2
5. Date application posted: 11-07-2012
6. Date application received at UKBA: 13-07-2012
7. Date payment debited: 26-07-2012
8. Payment mode : CREDIT CARD
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 31-07-2012 (Letter dated 31-07-2012)
10. Biometric letter received: 07/11/2012 (Dated 04/11/2012 (Sunday))
11. Date of biometrics Enrollment: 08/11/2012
12. Date of approval: Some time around 21/02/2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: WAITING
14. Date BRP ILR Received:25/02/2013 dated 21/02/2013

Ps. UKBA wrote on 8/2 to request for documents to show cohabitation and I sent them everything that had my wife's name on it (just short of the sink!) on 11/2...

[moog2013]

Dear all

Here is my timeline (15 weeks altogether) for ILR SET(M):

1. Current visa: Spouse Visa
2. Date of expiry of current leave: 22-02-2013
3. Application form used for ILR: SET (M)
4. Number of dependants applying at same time: none
5. Date application posted: 30-11-2012
6. Date application received at UKBA: 01-12-2012
7. Date payment debited: 07-12-2012
8. Payment mode : Check
9. Acknowledgement letter received: 04-12-2012
10. Biometric letter received: 13-01-2013
11. Date of biometrics Enrollment: 14-01-2013
12. Date of approval: 15-03-2013
13. Date of return of passport and other documents: 15-03-2013
14. Date BRP ILR Received: Waiting (Hopefully in next 10 days)

Hope this helps!