I checked with HO.

It is affecting only those who had HSMP at some point in time.

Not affecting Tier-1 migrants.

Is this ILR in-person cancelled for HSMP only or both HSMP and Tier 1?

I have been on 4 yr WP + 1 yr Tier-1 and have booked personal ILR appointment in mid June.

Can I still go?

Hi

Can you please explain exact who are affected? I have appointment in Birmingham in mid June for ILR.

I have been on WP for 4 years and Tier 1 for 1 year.

They did not tell me that I can't do it in person when I booked my appointment last week.

That sounds good.

Nowadays I'm quite worried sending passports via post.

So, what's the situation now? Can Tier 1 to ILR be made in person or not??

Very strange why HSMP -> ILR can be made in person but not TIER 1 -> ILR

The SET(O) form says employer's letter is not mandatory while applying for ILR via Tier 1.

I might get a job while actually applying for ILR, but I'm more worried if I have gap in earning in previous 1-2 months.

I'm not alone - some of my friends are also in same tricky situation.

In next 2 months time I'm going to complete 5 years in UK. WP + Tier 1 combined. But I have now lost my job. :roll: In this recession, I don't see easy way to get a job immediately. If there are gaps in my earning (1-2 months I may not earn anything) will they give me ILR? Does proof of economic act...

From the SET(O) document, it is not clear where I can apply personally or only by post.

I am currently Tier 1 General migrant and will soon complete 5 years combined as WP holder + Tier 1.

thanks

From other thread

Citizenship bill January 2009

New bill implementation date mentioned as : December 2010

As per info here http://www.workpermit.com/news/2008-12-08/uk/five-year-probationary-citizenship-for-economic-immigrants.htm Economic immigrants who stay out of trouble, make efforts to integrate and do voluntary work will become eligible for state benefits and social housing one or two years after ...

Read here

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... pdown.html



Looks like they are almost going to stop giving ILR/citizenship to migrants!!

It also says new bill is going to be passed in January 2009!

Sorry to sound pessimistic but the UK economy is in dire state now. Everyday there are news for thousands of people losing jobs (just yesterday it was revealed that 30,000 people will lose jobs because of Woolworth & MFI collapse) BT is cutting 10,000 jobs. Most banks are struggling. Houses are ...

The last news came out about this during February 2008. Then it was mentioned that it will be discussed in parliament in November 2008 (this month). But after that, there was no discussion about it anywhere. Some newspapers then mentioned that it might become a law from 2009 or 2010. But you never k...

No it will remain valid.

Does anyone have any information on this?

In recent times, I did not see any news about it in the media.

It is not mandatory but if there is no problem, then supplying of this letter is recommended.

A caution is not same as Criminal Conviction. (though your data still held in police database)

So, is there is a question whether you have a criminal conviction, you can safely answer "no".

you must provide evidence that you hold a degree which is equivalent to UK Bachelors level or higher You interpreted it wrong! It simply says the your degree should be comparable of UK's bachelor or higher degree. For English language proficiency, you must show your Bachelor's degree - not Master's...

If you qualify in tier 1, then your new visa will supersede your current WP Dependant visa.

If you're application is rejected, your WP dependent visa will still remain valid .

I may be wrong but isn't it the case that you need to show that your Bachelors degree was taught in English and not Master's degree?

Yes, you need to send your old passport(s) as well. If you don't have it, you need to provide an explantion of why you don't have it.

I see that only following pages of 40+ page document are relevant for those already having HSMP approval letter. [ 4-16 & 34-40] Can I just print and send these pages or I need to send the entire 40+ pages? The reason - sending extra 20+ pages via special delivery will cost a lot. Also, the docu...

I am quite surprised to see the new Tier 1 combined application form (new HSMP + Futher Leave to Remain).

What is the point of asking passport during initial application? What if the application is refused??

I've seen this webpage http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/pointsbasedsystem/applying/extending/ I believe the document titled "Application for initial entry (switching) or extension of stay within Tier 1 (General) - main applicant" is the one I need to fill. But seems to be a ...

Guys Can anyone please give link to FLR form? I can't seem to find it on BIA website. I am currently on WP and got HSMP approval letter in Dec 2007. So I need to apply for FLR under Tier 1 category. I understand that the fee for this is £350 for postal application. But how much for personal applica...