red7

Hi everyone,

I just wondered if anyone knows the procedure for this.

I'm currently on the temporary resident partner visa 820. I applied in March 2016 and therefore became eligible for the 801 in March this year (6 months ago) but so far haven't heard anything.

However, I have recently had the news that my Dad is terminally ill with cancer and has 6-9 months life expectancy from the doctors. Naturally, I want to spend some quality time with him over the coming months and possibly move back to England until the time comes.

Where does immigration stand on this? Obviously I would not be living with my partner for the period of time that I'm looking after my Dad - would that cause problems?

I have been on the 820 for 6 months longer than the required eligibility period of 2 years, so would they hurry it through as urgent/priority? Or would they put it on hold whilst I go to the UK? Or would it just stay in the pipeline and maybe get granted whilst I am away?

Any thought on this are much appreciated, thank you

Pollyana

Firstly - and most importantly -you will not be contacted about the 801. Immigration no longer contact applicants, its just up to you to log into your Immiaccount and lodge the appropriate paperwork. They won't speed it up or make you a priority, you just need to sort the paperwork out asap.
If you do it before you leave you will not have explain being apart;you can just trave to the UK and a decision will be when the time comes, no matter where you are. The last I heard it could be another 19 months or more before a decision is made anyway.

red7

Thanksfor the clarification, Pollyana. I have already submitted the additional paperwork, back in May. I just checked my application and it says processing time has gone up to 18-25 months! I understood that immigration would contact me if they require additional info or there's a problem. But I thought they might contact me again, if my application takes another 18 months or so, to ask for more recent paperwork (what if me and my partner break up in that time?) - is that not the case? Also, we have never had to go to an interview (I'm guessing because I'm from a low-risk country, with good health and no criminal record) - are they likely to request one before they grant the 801?

Pollyana

Very few UK applicants ever get interviewed.
Yes, if they want more paperwork they will contact you but they probably won't even look at the application for several months or a year. In the meantime you can add extra bits if you feel hey are relevant.
As for if you split up before PR is granted - one of the conditions of your 820 is that f the relationship ends, you must tell Immigration.

red7

Thanks for the clarification

red7

Wow, I can't quite believe it but I just got my PR Visa! I guess someone up there took pity on me!