Jamsey - thanks for sharing this story - it helped me because I wasnt aware that the LA could do a pre-check and we keep our passports (useful for me because I have to travel abroad for work from time to time) I just remember how long your passports can dissapear for..

Anyway hope you get a better experience in doing the remainder of the ILR - something I need to do in Jan 14!

Cheers

Tone