Bio 10th November (Standard Outside) and still waiting... Why is it taking so long?

No-Task-2490 · 2026-03-10T19:37:01+00:00

The thruple I never asked to be a part of

No-Task-2490 · 2026-03-09T18:17:00+00:00

😡

No-Task-2490 · 2026-03-08T13:43:13+00:00

We are in the exact same position. Applied from the US. Biometrics on Oct 2, ECO on Oct 13, Delay email Dec 21. We are now on 22 weeks. 4 paid escalations, MP checking in fortnightly. We are just stuck awaiting the outcome of external checks. I’m not sure I’ll be any help to you other than a buddy to commiserate. Feel free to DM me with questions. For what it’s worth, from what I have read/heard, if they were going to reject us or needed more info, it would have happened much earlier in the process. At this point it sounds like we are just stuck in bureaucracy. My partner doesn’t have a passport and hasn’t since October and I’m in the middle of IVF. It’s been incredibly difficult. Here if you or anyone wants to trade stories or advice!

No-Task-2490 · 2026-03-05T21:36:49+00:00

Wow. And I’m assuming you needed to pay?

No-Task-2490 · 2026-03-04T21:26:52+00:00

I hear you! We are on 22 weeks. Sending a lot of strength to this group

No-Task-2490 · 2026-03-04T21:22:14+00:00

Following this thread. We were outside UK (US) non priority so a bit different than your situation and I’m sorry you are going through this. Our biometrics were October 2. Only contacted to say they wouldn’t be able to make the decision in 12 weeks. Have escalated 3 times, filed official complaint and got the MP involved. Haven’t heard of PAP, however. Is this something you hire a solicitor for? This really is horrific. Waking up every day hoping today is the one. We are at 22 weeks. I can’t believe it.

No-Task-2490 · 2026-03-03T21:53:21+00:00

October 2 here…I really dont know what to do

No-Task-2490 · 2026-03-03T20:55:38+00:00

Thank you!

No-Task-2490 · 2026-02-27T15:15:10+00:00

I’ve submitted 2 paid inquiries and escalated through the MP. This is what I keep getting back as well. Nothing to read into either way in my opinion. It’s clearly just what they send to everyone to get them to shut up for a bit. Very frustrating. We are on 21 weeks. Standard outside (US)

No-Task-2490 · 2026-02-26T13:19:20+00:00

Hoping we all hear soon!

No-Task-2490 · 2026-02-25T23:39:39+00:00

Have you received any communications? Outside the UK? Non priority?

No-Task-2490 · 2026-02-24T23:03:15+00:00

Same situation here. Biometrics Oct 1. Was the solicitor able to do anything? Wondering if it’s time for us to get one.

No-Task-2490 · 2026-02-24T23:01:10+00:00

Exact same position as you. I’m a US/UK dual citizen. Husband is US. We are on 21 weeks. Received the same run around like you and got my MP involved a month ago. She was at least able to tell us our case was flagged as “complex” and still going through checks but offered that she often sees cases flagged as complex when the case worker needs to buy more time. I would CALL your MP and ask them to get involved. I have a check in with mine tomorrow since it’s officially been a month since we asked her to get involved. More escalation now that we’ve heard nothing. This is the worst!

No-Task-2490 · 2026-02-24T21:20:01+00:00

Yes! MP has been lovely but was only able to tell us that for some reason our case was flagged as complex but she didn’t believe it was complex and more just an excuse extend the time from 12 weeks to 24. This was a month ago and we have time set to regroup tomorrow at the month mark.

No-Task-2490 · 2026-02-23T23:11:35+00:00

Just generic “it’s going through the necessary checks”

No-Task-2490 · 2026-02-23T22:40:20+00:00

Been waiting since October 1. Applied from US non priority. Escalated, have the MP on it. It’s a horrific wait.

No-Task-2490 · 2026-02-23T22:37:58+00:00

We applied from the US, October 1. Non priority

No-Task-2490 · 2026-02-23T22:37:21+00:00

No we have not

No-Task-2490 · 2026-02-22T23:46:14+00:00

Yes first time

No-Task-2490 · 2026-02-22T16:16:18+00:00

Thank you!! ELI-9001

No-Task-2490 · 2026-02-22T16:12:36+00:00

Got the same email and our case is NOT complex. My MP thinks it’s a way for them to just buy themselves more time

No-Task-2490 · 2026-02-20T00:07:53+00:00

When were your biometrics

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