You will probably only qualify for citizenship in 2020 based on the current rules. A punishment of sorts? That's a further 3 years... You will likely face a refusal for any citizenship application you make once you have ILR This has been the most precise and enlightening transcript I have had/found...

What was your immigration status during this time and did you work during this time?

I overstayed. And yes I did work, full time for the entire period between.

Given that the reasons highlighted above all pre-existed before I was re-documented. What do you mean? What is your full immigration history? Sept 2000: Arrived as an MSc student March 2001: Applied to extend Sept 2002: Missed 28 day deadline, withdrew application. Sept 02 - Oct 2010 Oct 2010: Appl...

Hi Amber, on SET O form, it says to produce documentary evidence from all the employer for every leave you have taken. What if the individual was never away from the UK and took their holidays within England, Wales and Scotland? Would it be enough to do away with all submitted leave requests and ju...

The forum is full of refusals due to failing to meet the good character requirement. Some of the reason are below in addition to what you mention : 1. Periods of overstay and not holding a valid visa 3. Working in excess of hours permitted on a student visa 5. Working illegally when having no right...

Once you have been granted ILR after 6 years DRL, you can apply for citizenship immediately as spouse of BC, provider you meet all the requirements including the good character requirement which changed and became more strict in December 2014. A good character requirement? I understand this to be/z...

Yes I am married. Apologies for the term used.

Hi All, I'll offer a timeline before presenting my questions which I am seeking expert advice on. I was granted 3yr DLR on the 6 yr route in November 2010, renewed October 2013 and to apply for ILR October 2016. DLR was granted on the basis of Article 8 - Right to Family life, following an applicati...