I have a friend who has been in this country for 14 years and has put in a valid application for leave to remain in the UK. Does anyone know the length of time it takes to actually be granted? On the Home Office Website it says 70 working days but is there a maximum time limit or do they just please themselves?!
2006-11-02 10:58:13 · 7 answers · asked by desperatehousewife 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
It can take many months, unfortunately. They started charging good amount of money to process each application a few years ago, and the reason for that was to deal with them as quickly and effectively as possible. However it doesn't seem like it's happening. So your friend has to be very patient. You can check Home Office's website to see applications submitted in what month is being dealt at the moment to have an idea how long it may take.
Let me just with your friend very good luck.
2006-11-02 16:19:03 · answer #1 · answered by ono 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If s/he is a citizen of an EU country, s/he can become permanent resident after 4 years legal residence in the UK.
2006-11-02 20:31:55 · answer #2 · answered by Eve 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They just don't grant these thing nilly willy even though you'd think so. It can take a fair old while for it to be fully investigated. He will get a letter in the post informing him of the decision.
2006-11-02 11:28:59 · answer #3 · answered by dcukldon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He ought to employ an criminal expert, yet there is no longer something you're able to do to help to boot contacting an criminal expert on his behalf and paying a retainer so as that they might circulate to seek for suggestion from with him. in case you have been married previous to his detainment, you will possibly have some foundation to petition for him. Following deportation, ought to you marry him, then you definately can observe to petition him which will require a waiver in the process the approach and can succeed in case you need to tutor difficulty to you.
2016-11-27 00:19:20 · answer #4 · answered by bocklund 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no maximum time. Your friend will have to just wait.
2006-11-02 11:11:46 · answer #5 · answered by Ambro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they've been waiting 14yrs, whats the hurry?
2006-11-02 17:18:59 · answer #6 · answered by jothehutch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they keep you waiting so it p*** you off
2006-11-02 11:01:27 · answer #7 · answered by HARLUN S 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋