ILR online booking :-(

[Arthur Little]

... most people *do apply via post ... so you can save yourself the hassle/cost of applying in person.

... DO they, though? Okay ... it may be COSTLIER to apply in person ... but I'd have thought it would be a lot less HASSLE ... because ... based on the assumption that all documents were in order ... then surely it means the applicant can simply walk out [from wherever] with his/her visa later the same day as the paperwork is submitted.

[darren-b]

... DO they, though? Okay ... it may be COSTLIER to apply in person ... but I'd have thought it would be a lot less HASSLE ... because ... based on the assumption that all documents were in order ... then surely it means the applicant can simply walk out [from wherever] with his/her visa later the same day as the paperwork is submitted.

Going by what I've seen on this forum and the people I know personally I would say many more people apply for FLR/ILR by post than in person. Going by this thread it seems like it's difficult to get an appointment anyway.

You probably won't have to wait for a result if you apply in person (same day isn't guaranteed..) but it's definately more hassle especially if you don't live near a PEO - your nearest PEO is Glasgow, my nearest PEO is Croydon which for me would have been a 2 hour journey each way and therefore would have meant a day off work. Far more hassle than just nipping into the post office and sending it special delivery.

[Arthur Little]

Going by what I've seen on this forum and the people I know personally I would say many more people apply for FLR/ILR by post than in person. Going by this thread it seems like it's difficult to get an appointment anyway.

You probably won't have to wait for a result if you apply in person (same day isn't guaranteed..) but it's definately more hassle especially if you don't live near a PEO - your nearest PEO is Glasgow, my nearest PEO is Croydon which for me would have been a 2 hour journey each way and therefore would have meant a day off work. Far more hassle than just nipping into the post office and sending it special delivery.

Hmm ... think WE'LL just nip through to Glasgow when MY wife's turn comes around ... it's only just over an hour's journey from Perth. And with me being retired, I can easily call back to collect in the event of any unforeseen delay.

Much obliged for this 'useful to know' information, Darren.

[darren-b]

Hmm ... think WE'LL just nip through to Glasgow when MY wife's turn comes around ... it's only just over an hour's journey from Perth. And with me being retired, I can easily call back to collect in the event of any unforeseen delay.

Much obliged for this 'useful to know' information, Darren.

After all that you have said on this forum I am quite surprised that you would pay the extra £200 for the premium service (£1K+ in total..)

My point about not getting a same day service was that you could spend the extra money and still not get it the same day, though admittedly as a spouse this is unlikely if you've done everything correctly. If they don't process it the same day they will post it back to you.

[islander]

This procedure is even more horrible as compared to posting applications.....

I even thought of applying personally even if I have to pay £200 more when it's my time to apply for ILR just to avoid the long wait which I thought is less hassle & less worries. I'm confused now!