AcrossBorders, my partner's examing body was MRELTS who are no longer on the UKBA's list of approved bodies, but obviously were at the time of the original visa application (just not approved when extending that visa). A legal precedent was already set that this is a ridiculous and even WRONG way to...
I worry the new Act will mean mistakes will continue to be made by the Home Office, but this time it means that the family concerned have to leave the UK and appeal from their "next" available country. We're talking about people who have established lives in the UK - jobs, kids go to schoo...
I've just had news that the HO have withdrawn their decision so the tribunal won't go ahead now. Initially good news, but I've read quite a bit that you can be stuck in limbo for months waiting for news back from the HO whe a decision is withdrawn. Will keep you all posted.
Just to add to this - there appears to be a very similar case* to ours here:- https://tribunalsdecisions.service.gov.uk/utiac/oa-00985-2013 It appears that both the first-tier AND upper tribunal judges made decisions that the original appellant should be granted their visa - have I read that decisio...
Thank you Amber for the link. That does reassure me very much - let's wait and see what happens at the tribunal which is only a few weeks away. I'll keep everyone posted.
Suresh, thanks for your reply. This is the crazy thing - my partner has already proven to the HO in regards to English ability with the original settlement visa. Now trying to extend it AFTER settling in the UK for 2.5 years, they say the same certificate is not recognised. Even supplying KOL isn't ...
I don't want to divulge personal info here as we have a tribunal looming - however I think I can give you the general info on our case, and I'd like to know what people think of it - I know it's down to the judge to decide at the tribunal, but I'd like some people's opinions. My partner and our chil...
