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by Markie
Wed Apr 06, 2011 12:29 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: New fees from 6th April
Replies: 3
Views: 1043

Re: New fees from 6th April

that has been provided earlier... 28Feb to be exact. the other sections of the website seem to be lagging with the updated information...I guess they still changing the forms+guidelines and will be posted again in due time... Under the News for the British Citizenship I could not see the new fees ne...
by Markie
Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:52 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Salaried account question
Replies: 4
Views: 670

Re: Salaried account question

If you're alone then min 800 req'd and should be the min average amt in the last 90 days as per guidelines that is enforced now.. 158. Applicants in the United Kingdom seeking further leave to remain must have at least £800 of personal savings which must have been held for a consecutive 90 day peri...
by Markie
Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:44 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR OLD WORK PERMIT HOLDERS EARNINGS REQUIREMENT
Replies: 204
Views: 74017

Re: ILR OLD WORK PERMIT HOLDERS EARNINGS REQUIREMENT

Johnny007 here it is ...word of caution...if the COP has not been updated then UKBA points to the previous version and must meet the min salary req't as shown in the COP. i received my work permit in July 2006, then on a advertised salary of £24950. i am due to apply for my ILR in June 2011 (28 day...
by Markie
Wed Mar 30, 2011 12:34 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Proving your accommodation is not overcrowded
Replies: 5
Views: 1790

Re: Proving your accommodation is not overcrowded

check one of the stickies I know this has been mentioned many times, but I couldn't seem to find a definitive answer to this question. Apologies for repeating a topic. I have a surveyor's report which describes the house, but not the number of people living in it. It's my mother's house and would ce...
by Markie
Tue Mar 29, 2011 12:13 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: WorkPermit Code of Practice
Replies: 16
Views: 4825

Having gone through the doc and as mentioned by Sushdmehta, WP holders will also need to meet the salary req't as stated in item 10 under Changes (see page 6 of Hc863) and also under changes in ILR requirements under 7.13 (page 60 of same document). people, you are takingathis all wrong. Salary leve...
by Markie
Mon Mar 21, 2011 12:17 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Draft guidance (settlement) from 6 April 2011
Replies: 2
Views: 3650

Knowledge of Life in UK and Criminality section applies to Long residence (Part 7 of Immigration rules) as well. the Other 2 docs are T-1/2/5 specific
lovelypuppy wrote:May i ask that this guidance is also the rules for 10/14 years Long Residence please?
by Markie
Fri Mar 18, 2011 12:33 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: British Citizenship Test Study Guide
Replies: 45
Views: 70881

there is no validity or expiration date on LIUK test results...don't worry.
allta wrote:Hi Guys,

just want to quickly ask here if 2009 test result is still valid for British citizenship application for March, 2011?

Probably is, just need someone to confirm so I can have peace of mind. Many Thanks

Allta
by Markie
Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:41 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: SET(O) Section 9G/9H, any consensus?
Replies: 4
Views: 939

Re: SET(O) Section 9G/9H, any consensus?

use 9G as post Apr06 requires 5yrs stay before becoming eligible for ILR. Hello My question is for those who applied for ILR and had their HSMP approved between April-Nov2006. Any general agreement regarding which option to go for in Section 9, as 9G only states HSMP/5yrs, and 9H is for those before...
by Markie
Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Help With ILR
Replies: 3
Views: 715

Re: Help With ILR

You're fine with these docs in hand. Hi , I need some help with my ILR application 1- I was on the work permit from 25/04/06-24/06/09 2- Then moved to Tier(1) HSMP 24/06/09-date So it will be a mixup of WP and HSMP, my quiestion is when is the earliest I can apply I beleive i can apply after 24/03/1...
by Markie
Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:11 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: How are 'out of country in a year' calculated
Replies: 8
Views: 1867

check this link. Look in the Appendix section...it states not more than 3 months at any given time or six months in total.
pullikanti wrote:Can anyone please provide the links asked for in above email.

Thanks in advance.
by Markie
Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:00 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: ILR Visa Transfer - Urgent
Replies: 2
Views: 1070

Re: ILR Visa Transfer - Urgent

it is not manddatory to have the ILR stamp transferred to a new passport. Just make sure that you bring the old one with ILR stamp - better yet is to attach both of them together. I've used this approach in the past and there should be no problems. Hey peaple, In august 2010 I was granted ILR after ...
by Markie
Sun Jan 23, 2011 9:32 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Required Documents
Replies: 22
Views: 7443

Re: Required Documents

best approach is to use your P60s, Home office docs, bank statements if no passport. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/britishcitizenship/applying/applicationtypes/naturalisation/supportingdocuments/# This page states. Documents required for applications made on the basis of residence in the United ...
by Markie
Sun Jan 23, 2011 9:24 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR - Knowledge of Language & Life in UK Test
Replies: 1
Views: 657

Re: ILR - Knowledge of Language & Life in UK Test

check this link Hi all I originally received my HSMP visa on 3rd of March 2006, and am applying for ILR in February in person at Croydon. My query is whether I have to complete the Knowledge of Language & Life in the UK Test or not, given that I think I fall under the Judicial Review Policy Docu...
by Markie
Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:48 pm
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Access to GP/A&E in an emergency (for child visitors to
Replies: 6
Views: 2351

Re: Access to GP/A&E in an emergency (for child visitors

if it's an A&E case then they can be treated by local hospital but mind you the rates you will pay will be astronomical! better to get travel insurance... Hi folks, Will be having some relatives staying with us from Pakistan this year - a young married couple & their 18 month old / 3 year ol...
by Markie
Fri Jan 21, 2011 12:45 pm
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Access to NHS services for Tier 1 Parents
Replies: 2
Views: 1474

Not entirely correct... 1. yes so long as you register to a local GP. 2. only children, mothers with less than 1 yr old baby and individuals with special needs are free from paying prescription fees. The rest shall pay a nominal amount. The answer is YES for all the 3 questions... All the best!
by Markie
Thu Dec 09, 2010 1:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Earliest one can apply for citizenship thru NCS
Replies: 7
Views: 1989

you need to make sure that your appli will arrived on 23rd as they make sure that you've spent exactly 5yrs or 3yrs qualifying period - why risk it. No. It's the day of receipt at UKBA which counts. So what day would be earliest for UKBA to accept my application if my ILR was granted on 22 Dec 2009....
by Markie
Sat Nov 27, 2010 2:50 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: ILR : working in an EU country etc.
Replies: 6
Views: 2407

Re: ILR : working in an EU country etc.

ILR only applies in the UK. if you're a visa national to Schengen states then you'll still require a visa to work/visit these states as the UK is not a signatory to the Schengen treaty. Dear friends Please I need your help. After I must have acquired ILR after 14 years stay, I plan to travel to an E...
by Markie
Sat Nov 27, 2010 2:47 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: WP + Tier 2 + Tier 1 ILR application - electronic payslips
Replies: 3
Views: 1755

Re: WP + Tier 2 + Tier 1 ILR application - electronic paysli

as long as they can sign it...no problem. have your e-payslips countersigned/stamped by someone in HR or Accntg dept. I've used e-payslips previously. no problems encountered. Hi all, Thanks for your reply. I think my current employer can sign it for me but I don't think they can stamp it because th...
by Markie
Sat Nov 27, 2010 5:50 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: WP + Tier 2 + Tier 1 ILR application - electronic payslips
Replies: 3
Views: 1755

Re: WP + Tier 2 + Tier 1 ILR application - electronic paysli

have your e-payslips countersigned/stamped by someone in HR or Accntg dept. I've used e-payslips previously. no problems encountered. Hi all, I am planning to apply for my ILR visa, based on WP + Tier 2 + Tier 1. At the moment I only have payslips in electronic form (I could only print these payslip...
by Markie
Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:08 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: new rules for settlement
Replies: 7
Views: 3277

Re: new rules for settlement

changes will be announced apr 2011...
nineteen wrote:http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... ual-limits


Hi does settlement rules will be implemented now or from April 2011?
I got points with extra time? Now I dont meent that less 3k.

Will it be a problem?

thanks.
by Markie
Sat Nov 20, 2010 2:42 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: how long for postal ILR application reply???
Replies: 3
Views: 999

Re: how long for postal ILR application reply???

early days... some have reached 12weeks and coutning and yet still awaiting HO feedback. check the timelines posted in one of the stickies in this section (yah...top section...) if you have applied for ILR via POST how long was it before you got a reply? it has been 3 weeks since i sent mine off and...
by Markie
Sat Nov 06, 2010 2:32 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Test requirement after 29 Nov 2010
Replies: 5
Views: 1798

Re: Test requirement after 29 Nov 2010

the one you qouted applies to all with ILR (settled in other words)...have been issued with indefinite leave already? Quoting 1st sentence... From 29 November 2010, any migrant who wants to enter or remain in the UK as the partner of a British citizen or a person settled here will need to show that ...
by Markie
Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:03 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Employment Letter
Replies: 8
Views: 1910

depends on the catagory...if a WP or t2- sponsored worker, a letter from employer will be required stating that his/her services will be comtinuing with the company...example section 9B and 9P of the form Set (O) You don't need an employer's letter. The pay slips will be enough. Include P60's if you...
by Markie
Fri Oct 29, 2010 12:57 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: from tier 2 dependent to tier 1 visa
Replies: 3
Views: 1171

normally given is 28days... tracing your argument mentioned below...when you came in here you were the dependant so the onus was on your wife. It just so happened that you managed to find work and paid higher salary. when you apply as the main applicant in T1, the roles will be reversed thus you tak...
by Markie
Tue Oct 26, 2010 12:26 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Backdating ILR
Replies: 4
Views: 1125

Re: Backdating ILR

When our ILR application via postal route was approved, the docs we received from UKBA already contained the backdated letters stating that we're free from immigration control on the day we supposed to be free. A quick info is requested from those who have had their ILR backdated. If there has been ...