hsmp170177 wrote:it takes 2-3 weeks to get the cheque.

well, it's been almost 3 months already. I called HO but they said it was not their issue any more.

I wonder if anyone has already received a one-off refund as a result of HSMP Judicial Review? I applied in may and received a letter from Home Office in mid June that the refund was granted and I should receive a cheque. But nothing has arrived yet.

anupvijay wrote:May or may not make a difference.


http://www.guardian.co.uk/immigration/s ... 99,00.html

Cheers.

I heard Andy Dismore on BBC Radio 4 today.

Just heard Andy Dismore on BBC Radio 4 talking about unfairness of changes in HSMP rules (4 to 5, higher criteria). As usual he made a very strong case. A home office minister's comments afterwards were as usual clumsy and unconvincing. At least those who suffered from the rules change are getting m...

at this stage it will be ironic if we win: too late to make any difference to most of us, I think. a Pyrrhic victory, win the battle but lose the war. it is hard to believe that this is not being dragged out deliberately... and cynically. my 5 years are up in January so we will probably be OK, but ...

at this stage it will be ironic if we win: too late to make any difference to most of us, I think. a Pyrrhic victory, win the battle but lose the war. it is hard to believe that this is not being dragged out deliberately... and cynically. my 5 years are up in January so we will probably be OK, but ...

I wonder if they manage to introduce it before next spring. I am going to apply for the British citizenship next May.

Then she will have to use the SET(F) form as she will be above 18 at the time of application. Unfortunately, it would mean that her application would warrant an additional application fee and she will also need a pass certificate in the Life in the UK test. Oh thanks. I've just taken a look at it. ...

Then she will have to use the SET(F) form as she will be above 18 at the time of application. Unfortunately, it would mean that her application would warrant an additional application fee and she will also need a pass certificate in the Life in the UK test. Oh thanks. I've just taken a look at it. ...

Docterror wrote:On what basis is she applying for her ILR?

As my dependant. I am applying for ILR myself.

My daughter is over 18 but entered the country when she was still under 18. What form I should use for her ILR application?

It looks like this Government instead of making the UK unattractive for illegal immigrants, does its best to make the country increasingly unattractive for legal migrants. I think they believe that the expansion of the EU gives them enough migrants from Eastern Europe and they can go hard on others ...

I like the analogy as well! Now to continue the analogy: So can we do anything about it? The answer is probably yes. Like in personal finance, things like endowment mis-selling, unfair bank charges etc have been successfully shown and can be claimed back. But it needs a FSA or OFT type office to do...

I like the analogy as well!

In my opinion legal actions should be the last resort and taken after all lobbying means are exhausted. According to the advice I was given our case is not partcularl strong, epecially for WP holders.

However we should be ready to go ahead with JR if the need arises.

Hi all, Just wanted to clarify something ( in response to olisun's comments ): the response I have received from the law firm refers to " an individual ", as I have made enquiries about ME wanting to take HO to court. I have got another reply from the solicitors yesterday after I have men...

I asked for advice some time ago. It was not very optimistic. The case will take a lot of time and money while the results are very uncertain. Though it was while ago, so maybe something is changed now...

http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk/working_in_the_uk/en/homepage/schemes_and_programmes/domestics_workers.html? still says:-- If you have worked in the United Kingdom for four years and we have given you permission to stay for an indefinite period, you can take any job without our permission. they ar...

surely your daughter was under 18 when you entered under HSMP? how can they "consider" her any differently from you? that has me worried! (my son in same position and we must apply for that fatal extra year in January) my application was considered in Sheffielf while my daughter's in Croy...

I've got my extension of HSMP today for next 3 years. However, my daughter's application is still under consideration, she's over 18. Also I got a reply from my MP with the attached letter from the Home Office. Nothing new. They now deny that there is any restospective aspect in the changes. The usu...

I received my and my wife's passport today from the HO with the extension of my HSMP visa for next 3 years. However, the passport of our daughter was not there. She's over 18 so I had to submit a separate application for her as a dependent. I called HO and they told me that her application is still ...

please note that taking the case into court makes sense only for those who were two years on a working visa. My guess that it would take a couple of years before the decision is made. So people who were here for 3-4 years will get ILR anyway by that time.

Hi All, Surprise and disgust. Today I found a job advertised on Reed.co.uk (Enfield) which I decided to apply, but every time received an electronic reply that I was not eligible to work in UK. I called the recruitment consultant and was told that I was not eligible to apply for permanent positions...

I think we should send a letter to Mr. Liam Byrne against the transitional arrangements. There are lots of things we can argue, But most of applicants have lost their application fee. it does not seem true. I guess only those lost their fees who applied for ILR without completing 5 years, but whose...

The campaign will now focus on a more direct lobby with Liam Byrne. every one is now urged to write to him and John Reid directly.The timing is now crucial I totally agree with this.If we could be able to send 300 to 400 emails to these two persons.It can make some impact as CL is also going to arr...