one more thing, Jeff.

I noticed that on the HO's letter, the subject was Indefinit Leave to Remain. so, i'm assuming that had everything been straight forward ie my husband cooperating, it's likely that they would have granted an ILR or...am I being optimistic?

If you have lived here more than 10 years, I thought you could apply on your own... Global gypsy, this only applies to individuals who have lived in the country legally for that period. I'm unfortunately an overstayer. Twin, could you use 14 years stay basis then? This applies even for unlawful sta...

No, you will never get any leave to remain under the Rules, because you do not qualify under the Rules. If you are successful under the DP3/96 or DP5/96 or Human Rights you will get 3 year discretionary leave to remain, which is called LOTR, Leave Outside the Rules. You will be able to apply for an...

Jeff, with a risk of sounding patronising, I have to say you are indeed a blessing to this forum. Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you so much! I haven't slept for 3 days! Being on the internet searching for information, a way out of my predicament. To be honest, I was hoping that the HO would reply som...

global gypsy wrote:If you have lived here more than 10 years, I thought you could apply on your own...

Global gypsy, this only applies to individuals who have lived in the country legally for that period. I'm unfortunately an overstayer.

7 year concession (DP5/96) applies to a family subject to immigration control. Your daughter isn't. So you cannot benefit from it. However, the length of relationship with your child is something that you should use in your Human Rights application. You should send the documents requested by the Ho...

I guess i'll have to send the documents I have and wait for their response then. I'm happy to explain that we are no longer together when/if they ask. I will just have to face the consequence. Such a shame that after so much struggle I am almost there but not quite. I guess here is where the cookie ...

You can try to submit the documents exactly as they requested. However, if they ask for your husband passport or if an Immigration Officer visits you or calls you for an interview, you may be experiencing problems unless you talk to your husband and ask him to cooperate. I don't know and it is not ...

Thanks, Jeff. My daughter is indeed British and she has a British passport but I suggested the 7 year concession hoping this might help me to remain as well or the fact that my daughter is now a citizen automatically disqualifies me from this concession? I am so stressed right now. I am having to gr...

Should I go ahead and produce the other documents which I do have?

...oh! And I forgot to add that my marriage subsisted for 6 years before application and 2 years after the application. His letters still come to this address. We have pictures, lots of them up to a year ago. I can easily prove this. It is also very genuine. Do you think if i can prove all this with...

Thank you ever so much for your detailed response, Jeff. I am very greatful for your listening and sympathetic ears. Yes, my husband is British. When I made my application, the solicitor also included human rights issue but i'm not sure if this would be taken into consideration by the Home office to...

I am 28, been in the country since the age of 17 when I came in as a student and lived with my aunt who later returned to my home country with my passport and being so young, I knew nothing about regularising my status so I continued living. It was when I was about to gain admission into the univers...

Lancolase, going through the forum, i realised that only last year, you were waiting for a reply on your 7 year concession application but from your posts on this thread you stated that you got your ilr many years ago? i'm curious as i'm awaiting a decision from the ho regarding my 7 year concession...

hello tulip, i'm happy that you finally got a resolution to your case. i'm assuming that you have been granted IlR?

Well...I came into the country at the age of 17, On what basis? have a 6 year old daughter and in a native law and custom marriage with my partner who is a British citizen. Sorry, these terms are unfamiliar to me. Are you legally married according to the UK Marriage law? My application was made in ...

I think it would irresponsible of the moderators of this board to try and get the contact details of a case-worker to contact. I also doubt it will have any effect on the time it will take to resolve the application. They have not adhered to the Immigration Rules and are considered a low priority, ...

Jeff, your post is such an insightful one. I happen to fall into similar category. Well...I came into the country at the age of 17, have a 6 year old daughter and in a native law and custom marriage with my partner who is a British citizen. My application was made in June 2004 and till date, i'm sti...

Hello John/Jaj, i will be more than gratetful if you can respond to this topic please as I am in a similar boat as this poster.

Much appreciated.

Twin.