Hello friends, I have noticed a lot of users suggesting, applicant's 10 year long residence starts from the date you ENTER in the UK, however according to https://www.gov.uk/long-residence/eligibility Your 10-year qualifying period starts from either: when you arrived in the UK with a visa when you...

Casa wrote:You do need to pay the surcharge for the initial 2.5 year period = £500. Your husband is the sponsor, you are the applicant.

If someone is exempt from paying for his prescribed medicines due to medical condition, does he need to pay this fees too ?

Hello friends, I have noticed a lot of users suggesting, applicant's 10 year long residence starts from the date you ENTER in the UK, however according to https://www.gov.uk/long-residence/eligibility Your 10-year qualifying period starts from either: when you arrived in the UK with a visa when you ...

Hello UK007, I think it depends on which visa category you came from before ILR. I only know that if you were on tier 2 (general) visa, the spouse should use application form FLR(M). Of course, if you think your partner is eligible for both FLR(FP) and FLR(M), FLR(FP) would undoubtedly be a better ...

I have withdrawn my application sent on 1st April, wish to use same day servce. I think it is better to pay £800 extra than to wait for months...nerve wrecking ... Hei, do let us know if they actually refund your money for withdrawing application. Also it would be interesting to know how your Same ...

Hello all, For any Set (LR) one has to choose postal service as it doesn't come under premium service. Here is the home office link published on 6th April https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-super-premium-service-extend-visa-or-settle-in-uk Hope this clear the doubts. I think...

Who told u that? or u imagine this in your dreams? Whereas if She goes for FLR(FP) and gets 5 years Visa , Who told u that? lol if I would dream, I would certainly dream for ILR whenever you want :P Jokes apart, I found the information here: http://www.immigrationboards.com/immigration-for-family-m...

As you know we are cash cow, there is no route to avoid the NHS charges am sorry. If you've done biometric for FLRFP, you will still do another one for ILR. Since you won't meet the requirement for your wife, then she have to stay on FLR FP, but don't forget your wife earnings also count towards th...

Hi all the new version set lr seems that 10 year ilr can be applied using same day premium or same day service Well that's a great news, at least for those doesn't want to wait months :D Question is - If someone has FLR(FP) pending and meet the requirements for 10 years long residence, can they sti...

Hi guys, a lot of helpful posts can be found here about 10 years long residence applications, was wondering what documents are you submitting to get you ILR for 10 years long residence ? Those who got your settlement through 10 years long residence route or recently applied for it, please help other...

All, We do see a major change in how long it takes the Home Office to process the ILR (10yrs) applications. Appreciably, each application is unique and the straight forward applications are processed quickly and it takes longer for complicated cases. However, what we are seeing in recent time is th...

If someone applies for FLR (M), how many years visa they normally get ? Also If someone applies for FLR (FP), how many years visa they normally get ? FLR(M) - normally the five year route, initial visa grant will be for 30 months, then you will have to pay to extend for the next 30 months. FLR(FP) ...

If someone applies for FLR (M), how many years visa they normally get ?
Also If someone applies for FLR (FP), how many years visa they normally get ?

As mentioned 6 April 2015. Apart from the massive fee hike, there is a new SELT English list of acceptable qualifications in order to meet the English B1 requirement. (The old list will still be acceptable until 5 November 2015 for tests taken before 6 April 2015). More info here. There are other a...

Anyone knows when the "Immigration Rules Changes April-2015" will take place ?
Also, what are the changes apart from fees going up ?
Any changes for Tier-4 or ILR seekers ?

Thanks for reply. :shock: :shock: :shock: That's annoying ! If someone going to ILR from tier-4 student visa, how can they show earning of £18600 ? Does HO even know what's the current minimum pay in the UK !!! I guess have to start working full-time after the my course is complete :lol: Hi brother...

Hello 2) Your wife FLRM only requires her to pass English Language test and also meet the financial requirement of £18600 Savings of £4000 & yearly earnings of £15000 covers that £18600 ? :P Hi brother If you have annual earnings 15000 then you need to show savings of £25000 The income formula ...

Spatacus wrote:Hello
2) Your wife FLRM only requires her to pass English Language test and also meet the financial requirement of £18600

Savings of £4000 & yearly earnings of £15000 covers that £18600 ?

As you know we are cash cow, there is no route to avoid the NHS charges am sorry. If you've done biometric for FLRFP, you will still do another one for ILR. Since you won't meet the requirement for your wife, then she have to stay on FLR FP, but don't forget your wife earnings also count towards th...

Since your son was born here you will register him using form MN1 after you receive your ILR when you make the ILR you will draft a letter telling home office about the application you have pending and you want to defer it to the ILR and tell them to return the money for FLR FP. Note pls pay for th...

Hi @Omor4real & @searoze, can't thank you guys enough for your valuable advices. Really appreciate it. I have kind of got the hang of the whole thing, still have some questions please have a look below: [Advices from others would be appreciated too] Stage-1: End Of October Apply for FLR (FP) Inc...

For Other Member's Future Reference I have Collected All My Posts Here: UK007 wrote: Hi Guys, a lot of helpful posts, hope someone can help me too. Want to apply for ILR soon but in confusion. Find my details below: Visa Valid From: 05/12/2005 [Visa Student] # UK Entry: 22/12/2005 # Absent from UK ...

Hi Guys, a lot of helpful posts, hope someone can help me too. Want to apply for ILR soon but in confusion. Find my details below: Visa Valid From: 05/12/2005 [Visa Student] UK Entry: 22/12/2005 Absent from UK due to holiday 19/01/2008 - 03/03/2008 Current Visa expires: 30/10/2015 No overstays so f...

Hi, I'm currently on Tier-4 student visa. When I applied for my visa last year UKBA gave 4 months extra visa than my Course Completation date. Basically I'm a student with my current University until May. My final exams are on 1st week of May, May is considered as Holidays by my university[stated o...

Hi Guys, a lot of helpful posts, hope someone can help me too. Want to apply for ILR soon but in confusion. Find my details below: Visa Valid From: 05/12/2005 [Visa Student] UK Entry: 22/12/2005 Absent from UK due to holiday 19/01/2008 - 03/03/2008 Current Visa expires: 30/10/2015 No overstays so f...