It is technically a gap but i think you could argue it.

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If applying for naturalisation as a spouse you do not need to show a committment to staying in the UK.

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If you applied for ILR after 4 years and was refused only because they changed the rule, then there should be no problem...unless the application resulted in the visa expiring.

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Sorry, to clarify. 1) COA - I have first hand experience of these being issued to those on visit visas, and even overstayers, so I can say without doubt this is possible. 2) Switch from visit to EEA dependent. While I know the law allows for this, I have no first hand experience or even anecdotal ev...

How long after getting the passport back did you make a student visa application?

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They do issue COA's to people on tourist visas.

I know the theory of the law, but I want to know if we KNOW that they do.

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You can say that and should not be refused...as long as you add "assuming that I fit the criteria for another student visa or an Immigration Employment Document"


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Are you SURE that they have not just been struck off? When will the application be over?

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Do we know for a fact that switches are being approved from visit to spouse of EEA?

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It is automatically granted unless the visa specifically says it is not or is only valid for six months.

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I can't advise on legacy matters. But 11 months is not considered by the Home Office or indeed the Ombudsman to be a long time to wait.

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Unfortunately not. You need to have a VERY good reaosn to jump the queue.

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No, it gives you an ancestry visa.

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My thoughts are that he is in fact one of the lucky ones, as he has status, is here legitimately and has the right to work!

I know this is annoying, but may are not granted this leave and are just refused.

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Simple answer - probably not, but check with the British Embassy in Dublin.

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And even if you marry in the UK, there is no guarantee that the Aus national can stay..in fact, he will be much better off returning home and reapplying.

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Minimal? Not sure about that. I'd say 50/50. Though for many, taking a day off work to go to Croydon will cost them money as well. And if someone has to travel quickly (often the reason they are doing the same day service at all) then getting turned away at Croydon can mean a lot of hassle. Victoria

An immigration solicitor or OISC registered consultant, who is registered at least to level 2.

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It means that you can extend your stay into spouse dependent if you are in the UK as either a spouse, or a fiancee, or a proposed civil partner, or another visa which was valid for more than six months.

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Please e-mail me at victoria.sharkey@medivisas.com

The property is not overcrowded then.

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They can still get ILR, as they have been here for 5 years on a category leading to settlement, but I do believe they will have to apply on their own application form.

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Then your plan sounds great.

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SYH, that's very kind of you! Siggi - yes, I do see your point. Many of my clients just don't have the time or just want the extra assurance that someone has checked the application through. For straight forward applicants I usually suggets the document check only, as the full service is often not n...

That depends ont he course.

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