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by talhachohan
Wed Apr 20, 2022 2:34 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: SET O Documents Questions
Replies: 1
Views: 550

SET O Documents Questions

Hi All, I am now a British Citizen and currently applying for ILR for my wife. I settled under 5 year continuous residence in Tier 2 general in 2017 and became a naturalised citizen in 2019. My wife has been extending her visa in Tier 2 dependant category and she completed continuous 5 year residenc...
by talhachohan
Mon Jan 11, 2021 12:18 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 Dependent Visa - Main Applicant BC
Replies: 4
Views: 809

Re: Tier 2 Dependent Visa - Main Applicant BC

Awesome thank you very much. I was probably overthinking :|

UKVI is intimidating :(
by talhachohan
Sun Jan 10, 2021 7:20 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 Dependent Visa - Main Applicant BC
Replies: 4
Views: 809

Re: Tier 2 Dependent Visa - Main Applicant BC

Hi CR001, This is what my wife will forward with her application. This is the cover letter and a detail of supporting evidence she will send. Can you kindly check if we may have missed anything or something that might be redundant? Many Thanks Cover Letter Dear Sir, I, ApplicantFullname (Passport No...
by talhachohan
Wed Dec 30, 2020 12:37 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 Dependent Visa - Main Applicant BC
Replies: 4
Views: 809

Tier 2 Dependent Visa - Main Applicant BC

My apologies if I should have started a separate thread but I thought it'd be helpful for others in similar situations to get as many answers in one place as conveniently possible. Thanks for posting as I was in a similar situation and couldn't find the link to apply. I have clicked the above link g...
by talhachohan
Sat Feb 09, 2019 7:33 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Good Character Doubtful
Replies: 8
Views: 1687

Re: Good Character Doubtful

P.S. thanks equitydealer and nidaulhaq for the responses.
by talhachohan
Sat Feb 09, 2019 7:29 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Good Character Doubtful
Replies: 8
Views: 1687

Re: Good Character Doubtful

Sorry I didn't check you've asked last month. I haven't applied yet but it seems that declaring PCN's which are paid in time are not necessary as discussed below: https://www.immigrationboards.com/british-citizenship/pcns-needs-to-be-delcared-t273050.html I am in the process of compiling document an...
by talhachohan
Thu Sep 13, 2018 12:39 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Good Character Doubtful
Replies: 8
Views: 1687

Re: Good Character Doubtful

Hello equitydealer, Thanks for replying. For 2 and 3, I was the registered keeper and an informal appeal to the council was made and rejected within 14 days so I paid and settled at the reduced 50% charge. The appeal was regarding the clarity of signage, however, there was no admission of guilt. Can...
by talhachohan
Thu Sep 13, 2018 2:36 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Good Character Doubtful
Replies: 8
Views: 1687

Good Character Doubtful

Hi All, I got the ILR by spending 5 years on Tier 2 general it's been over one year on ILR so I was now going to apply for citizenship. The only worry is in terms of good character as I had the following: 1. Speeding ticket and was offered a speed awareness course which I took and didn't get any fur...
by talhachohan
Mon Jan 22, 2018 1:41 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Urgent! PBS Dependant in UK Late Application Mistake
Replies: 3
Views: 541

Re: Urgent! PBS Dependant in UK Late Application Mistake

Update for people who may experience something similar: Called at 0300 123 2241 to get help and they asked me to write to them, so I've sent them a letter on Tier 2 & 5 Standard PO Box 3468 Sheffield S3 8WA highlighting date of the online submission of application with fee and IHS paid on the Do...
by talhachohan
Wed Jan 17, 2018 7:37 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Urgent! PBS Dependant in UK Late Application Mistake
Replies: 3
Views: 541

Re: Urgent! PBS Dependant in UK Late Application Mistake

Requesting CR001, vinny or geriatrix to kindly advise as I am stressing out now. I have also contacted UKVI on 03001232241 however they were unable to give any information other than writing a letter to Tier 2 & 5 Standard PO Box 3468 Sheffield S3 8WA I shall write to them regarding my situation...
by talhachohan
Wed Jan 17, 2018 12:46 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Urgent! PBS Dependant in UK Late Application Mistake
Replies: 3
Views: 541

Urgent! PBS Dependant in UK Late Application Mistake

Hi All, My wife's current leave expired on 7/01/2018. I submitted a visa application for my wife for extending her Tier 2 Dependant visa on 27/12/2017 and submitted her biometrics on 28/12/2017. All of the supporting documentation was sent via 1st Class Tracked mail on 5/01/2018 and I have a receipt...
by talhachohan
Tue Jan 02, 2018 5:28 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 General Dependant Extension in UK
Replies: 1
Views: 244

Re: Tier 2 General Dependant Extension in UK

Just a quick edit to update my original post Hi, My Status: Sponsored on Tier 2 General with current Employer starting 23/05/2015 to 07/01/2018 Obtained ILR on 10/05/2017 based on 5-year route Wife's Status: Currently on Tier 2 General Dependant valid from 19/10/2016 to 07/01/2018 I have submitted t...
by talhachohan
Tue Jan 02, 2018 4:47 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 General Dependant Extension in UK
Replies: 1
Views: 244

Tier 2 General Dependant Extension in UK

Hi, My Status: Sponsored on Tier 2 General with current Employer starting 23/05/2015 to 07/01/2018 Obtained ILR on 10/05/2017 based on 5-year route Wife's Status: Currently on Tier 2 General Dependant valid from 19/10/2016 to 07/01/2018 I have submitted the online application for Tier 2 General Depe...
by talhachohan
Thu Nov 23, 2017 5:42 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 Dependent (PBS) Extension
Replies: 16
Views: 3286

Re: Tier 2 Dependent (PBS) Extension

CR001 thanks for prompt response. I know this, however, my question is regarding the answer to the mandatory question in the application which is What is the CoS length of the main applicant? Because applicant's have to answer this, is it ok to say "three years or less", even though the m...
by talhachohan
Tue Nov 21, 2017 1:11 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 Dependent (PBS) Extension
Replies: 16
Views: 3286

Re: Tier 2 Dependent (PBS) Extension

CR001 thanks for prompt response. I know this, however, my question is regarding the answer to the mandatory question in the application which is What is the CoS length of the main applicant? Because applicant's have to answer this, is it ok to say "three years or less", even though the ma...
by talhachohan
Tue Nov 21, 2017 12:56 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 Dependent (PBS) Extension
Replies: 16
Views: 3286

Re: Tier 2 Dependent (PBS) Extension

Interestingly though regarding your original question I've noticed that if the dependant applies outside UK which is mostly the case for entry clearance they use the following link to apply online: https://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/Account/login However, in case of applying from within UK which is most...
by talhachohan
Tue Nov 21, 2017 12:28 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 Dependent (PBS) Extension
Replies: 16
Views: 3286

Re: Tier 2 Dependent (PBS) Extension

Yes, she was only granted 1year and a few months visa as myself the main applicant on Tier 2 had only a year and few months left on the BRP. However, I became eligible for ILR based on 5 year continuous period on Tier-2 way before that expiry and switched to ILR a few months back. As for your questi...
by talhachohan
Mon Nov 20, 2017 6:06 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 Dependent (PBS) Extension
Replies: 16
Views: 3286

Re: Tier 2 Dependent (PBS) Extension

I actually have the same question as I am in the similar situation. Last year I paid for up to 3 years dependant fee for her entry clearance, even though my CoS was for more than 3 years and she was granted the visa. However, at that time there on the UKVI application website, they asked if you want...
by talhachohan
Mon May 15, 2017 3:33 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Main Applicant Now ILR - Tier 2 General Dependant Extension
Replies: 3
Views: 934

Re: Main Applicant Now ILR - Tier 2 General Dependant Extens

Hi CR001, Thanks for a prompt response, I am more inclined to apply under FLR(M) however, reading the following page makes me wonder if I come under the exceptions https://www.gov.uk/remain-in-uk-family/exceptions it says " Your partner originally had a temporary visa as a worker If your partne...
by talhachohan
Fri May 12, 2017 5:26 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Main Applicant Now ILR - Tier 2 General Dependant Extension
Replies: 3
Views: 934

Main Applicant Now ILR - Tier 2 General Dependant Extension

Hi All, Thanks for the amazing job everyone is doing to help. My situation is as follows: I am from non-EEA and have been recently granted ILR. I first came to UK in Jan 2012 and had been on Tier 2 general visa up until my ILR for 5 years. My last leave in Tier 2 - General was until Jan 2018 but app...
by talhachohan
Wed Nov 02, 2016 4:40 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 general Partner visa
Replies: 10
Views: 680

Re: Tier 2 general Partner visa

Just to let you know that I applied for upto 3 years category and my wife's application and she has got her visa even though I am currently sponsored in the up to 5 year category. So just to correct you that the applicants should apply in line with the periods of grant of the main applicant and not ...
by talhachohan
Mon Oct 31, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 Dependent Visa - Main applicant had 4 year visa
Replies: 8
Views: 662

Re: Tier 2 Dependent Visa - Main applicant had 4 year visa

Hi iWorker, Just to let you know that I applied for upto 3 years category and my wife's application was successful she has got her visa. So just to correct you that the applicants should apply in line with the periods of grant of the main applicant and not their CoS. This is also mentioned in the po...
by talhachohan
Mon Oct 31, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier2 General Dependant Visa Application Query
Replies: 7
Views: 823

Re: Tier2 General Dependant Visa Application Query

Hi Layman, Please read the reply from oj.bulmer here, I followed exactly the same http://www.immigrationboards.com/uk-tier-2-employer-sponsored-visas/dependent-tier-2-visa-subsisting-marriage-t179068.html and yes evidence of relationship should be as elaborate as it can be whats app, skype, facebook...
by talhachohan
Mon Oct 31, 2016 12:05 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier2 General Dependant Visa Application Query
Replies: 7
Views: 823

Re: Tier2 General Dependant Visa Application Query

Hi Manci,

Just a quick update my wife has got her visa and i applied for upto 3 years category like you suggested. Thanks for the guidance.

Cheers
by talhachohan
Mon Sep 12, 2016 4:45 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 General More than 3 Years issue
Replies: 4
Views: 879

Re: Tier 2 General More than 3 Years issue

Hi ash_1,

I am facing the same issue, How did it go with your application? Did you apply for three years or five then ?