FLR (M) Got it last!

[Anakin]

or rather Got It At Last.....

Hi all,
Wanted to post this on a (the) thread about FLR(M) applications and the timelines involved but can't find the one I wanted.
Basically just letting you guys know the application time I've experienced...

Married in the UK April 20th 2012 -
Applied for FLR(M) 6th June 2012
Cheque cashed by UKBA 21st June 2012
Application acknowledged 25th June 2012
Received biometrics letter 8th August 2012
Did biometrics 10th August 2012

Asked for my own passport back - January 28th 2013
Got it, the rest of my stuff and the thumbs up today!

Just wondering if asking for my passport back prompted them to clear my file?????

A ginormous thank you to this site for its resources. I've used it for research rather than engage directly but a few of the angels on here, particularly joe bloggs have given some spot on advice.
Hopefully, (when I'm not too busy at work ) I can get on here more and help.
But phew what a marathon!

[grahamw48]

Congratulations and well done !

Thanks for posting the additional timeline information too. Most helpful.

[vernier caliper]

Congratulations Anakin.

Just curious, since you applied in June - is the validity date on your BRP from June also?

[Anakin]

Cheers Graham!

Vernier I haven't had the BRP yet - it's due within 7 days. I'll let you know though.

[Anakin]

and thank you for the congrats btw!
Traditionally when I've applied for visas they've usually dated it from when they've approved it.

[vernier caliper]

I haven't had the BRP yet - it's due within 7 days. I'll let you know though.

Big thanks. Relax and unwind now, you deserve it!

[raynaputi]

Congrats to you. I'm waiting for 10 months now..I'm one of the unlucky ones I so wish I never went to this country..I'm losing myself already

[MissAna]

Hi all,
Wanted to post this on a (the) thread about FLR(M) applications and the timelines involved but can't find the one I wanted.
Basically just letting you guys know the application time I've experienced...

Married in the UK April 20th 2012 -
Applied for FLR(M) 6th June 2012
Cheque cashed by UKBA 21st June 2012
Application acknowledged 25th June 2012
Received biometrics letter 8th August 2012
Did biometrics 10th August 2012

Asked for my own passport back - January 28th 2013
Got it, the rest of my stuff and the thumbs up today!

Just wondering if asking for my passport back prompted them to clear my file?????

A ginormous thank you to this site for its resources. I've used it for research rather than engage directly but a few of the angels on here, particularly joe bloggs have given some spot on advice.
Hopefully, (when I'm not too busy at work ) I can get on here more and help.
But phew what a marathon!

congratulations to you anakin. we are happy for you

Congrats to you. I'm waiting for 10 months now..I'm one of the unlucky ones I so wish I never went to this country..I'm losing myself already

i know how you feel . but i think this is a good sign because somebody receive their FLR already maybe not long now that we will get ours too.

[Arthur Little]

Married in the UK April 20th 2012 -
Applied for FLR(M) 6th June 2012
Cheque cashed by UKBA 21st June 2012
Application acknowledged 25th June 2012
Received biometrics letter 8th August 2012
Did biometrics 10th August 2012

Asked for my own passport back - January 28th 2013
Got it, the rest of my stuff and the thumbs up today!

... well done and Congratulations!

phew what a marathon!

... but at least you received yours a lot quicker (as you've seen) than some applicants who are still waiting for theirs.

[Anakin]

raynaputi and missana - don't be despondent. I know it's easy for me to say that but it's taken 8 months and after the bad publicity hopefully they're speeding things up. It's been a crappy time waiting but you have to stay positive. I'm sure you'll be posting your good news soon.

[Anakin]

Thanks Arthur - yes you're right of course. There's no rhyme nor reason and I really feel for anyone who's waiting. I'm also glad to have Mrs Anakin off my back, because sometimes she'd even blame me personally!

[MissAna]

raynaputi and missana - don't be despondent. I know it's easy for me to say that but it's taken 8 months and after the bad publicity hopefully they're speeding things up. It's been a crappy time waiting but you have to stay positive. I'm sure you'll be posting your good news soon.

thank you.i really hope so because all of these stress is is making me depressed for almost 9months. congratulations again. this will be another reason for both of you to celebrate valentines day

[Michael Parnham]

Congratulations Anakin!!

[Terpe]

Well done and congratulations

[angellegwen]

Hi all,
Wanted to post this on a (the) thread about FLR(M) applications and the timelines involved but can't find the one I wanted.
Basically just letting you guys know the application time I've experienced...

Married in the UK April 20th 2012 -
Applied for FLR(M) 6th June 2012
Cheque cashed by UKBA 21st June 2012
Application acknowledged 25th June 2012
Received biometrics letter 8th August 2012
Did biometrics 10th August 2012

Asked for my own passport back - January 28th 2013
Got it, the rest of my stuff and the thumbs up today!

Just wondering if asking for my passport back prompted them to clear my file?????

A ginormous thank you to this site for its resources. I've used it for research rather than engage directly but a few of the angels on here, particularly joe bloggs have given some spot on advice.
Hopefully, (when I'm not too busy at work ) I can get on here more and help.
But phew what a marathon!

a big Congratulations to you both Mr & Mrs Anakin and advance happy Valentines day

And for the rest waiting for their visa result like me... we'll just have to keep waiting.

[Arthur Little]

Thanks Arthur - yes you're right of course. There's no rhyme nor reason and I really feel for anyone who's waiting. I'm also glad to have Mrs Anakin off my back, because sometimes she'd even blame me personally!

... there's absolutely NO rhyme nor reason, because the "spadework" has already been carried out when partners apply to come here in the first place. 'Leave to Remain', in itself, OUGHT to be nothing more than a mere formality and, like you, I also empathise with the strain and frustration the ludicrous processing times are bound to inflict on the very BEST of relationships.

Shame on the UKBA!

[melovesengland]

Congratulations to your FLR M success! Hoping FLR M applicants like me, Rayna, jlags and the rest will hear news from them SOON! Well done to you. xx

[Anakin]

Thanks for the kind words folks!
Hi Terpe - you helped me a lot a couple of years back - thanks again!
angellegwen - where are you in Kent?
There's quite a few of us in the Canterbury/Ashford area. PM me if you want to hook up with more Filipinas.

[han]

Great news Anakin congrats.

[joebloggs]

Just wondering if asking for my passport back prompted them to clear my file?????

excellent news
8 months of waiting

possible that as you've been waiting so long, they thought might as well process the app

great news again

[bigmarco]

Congratulations Anakin

[scottishbride]

Congrats!

[mickmyrna]

Congratulations Anakin ...

[Akilah Blythe]

Congratulations! Just a quick question, what is the easiest way to get my husband's passport back? For a reason that we are trying to get a house but he needs his passport to get the mortgage sorted. I hope toucan enlighten us with this matter. Thank you in advance.��

[Terpe]

Congratulations! Just a quick question, what is the easiest way to get my husband's passport back? For a reason that we are trying to get a house but he needs his passport to get the mortgage sorted. I hope toucan enlighten us with this matter. Thank you in advance.��

Contact UKBA and explain that the passport is needed for mortgage transaction.
Be sure they understand it's only a request for your husband's passport not a withdrawal of your application.

It really should not be any problem for them at all.
But who knows anything with UKBA

Good luck and let us know how it goes. It may help others

[Akilah Blythe]

Thank you so much terpe.. Greatly appreciate it.

[joebloggs]

Contact UKBA and explain that the passport is needed for mortgage transaction.
Be sure they understand it's only a request for your husband's passport not a withdrawal of your application.

It really should not be any problem for them at all.
But who knows anything with UKBA

Good luck and let us know how it goes. It may help others

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ab...-of-documents/

don't ask for your passport back or they might cancel your visa app

[Akilah Blythe]

Thanks for the helpful link joebloggs. I wont ask for mine but my husband need his passport for the mortgage that's the only reason we want it back.

[alan2011]

Hi Anakin, congratulations.
to apply for FLR (M), does it need to be married? can live-in partners apply for FLR (M).
if anyone knows the answer, please post reply. Thank you.
Alan & Heidi

[Terpe]

......to apply for FLR (M), does it need to be married? can live-in partners apply for FLR (M).
if anyone knows the answer, please post reply. Thank you.
Alan & Heidi

Alan,
The Form FLR(M) is the form used for Further Leave to Remain by a "partner of a person present and settled in the UK"

The UKBA definition of Partner is:-

- the applicant's spouse
- the applicant's civil partner;
- the applicant's fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner
or
- a person who has been living together with the applicant in a relationship akin to a marriage or civil partnership for at least two years prior to the date of application

Hope that helps and removes any concerns