No need to jump on me about the rules. I don't make them. As an immigrant, I need to abide by them too - including changes. Two good examples of immigration rules affecting my livelihood: 1) ILR - First entered the UK in 2000 ( but left shortly thereafter ) ILR was 4 years and 90 days per year ( 36...

smoothturbo wrote:did you do CRB check and was it clean?

That's the key in this case->

Applied under ILR JR policy

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To be used from Feb 29, 2012 http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... formset(o)

Hello, I have a doubt if I have to apply for ILR or Tier 1 General Extension. I will explain my situation... I got my HSMP valid from 04/08/2007 to 04/08/2009. After 2 years, I applied for extension under Tier 1 (General) and my visa is now valid until 04/08/2012. I first entered UK on 19/09/2007, ...

I would like to get a visitor visa for my friend to visit in the UK for one week. I have a full time job (£900/month after tax) but I have loans and my bank account is below zero (-£600). But I have about £200 extra money after all bills and loand payments so I can support my friend. But are my loa...

Guys, This is to let you know that I will be signing the E-Petition when its ready. I don't like the Idea of getting bullied like this. We all have to work hard for every penny we earn. I am not going to put up with this extortion. I have written to my M.P. to not support this and would suggest all...

the_ilr_boy wrote:That is the one I am going to, but once I get to point 2.1 to download the form, I cannot go any further in the application process - there is no option to proceed to 2.2 or 3 as far as I can see.

why are you downloading the form? Click on the top right to log on.

the_ilr_boy wrote:I cannot get past that point where it gives you the option to download the form!!

If you need to book an appointment at PEO, click here instead

I get to point 2.1 on iApply and cannot get any further ... https://apply.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/iapply.portal?_nfpb=true&_windowLabel=confirmAndDownload_1&_urlType=action&wlpconfirmAndDownload_1_com.sun.faces.portlet.VIEW_ID=%2Fpages%2FfindForm%2FconfirmAndDownload%2FConfirm.xhtml&...

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SET(O) Form Page 32 : "If you have a spouse or civil partner listed in section 2 of this application form who is applying at the same time as you, please provide documentary evidence of cohabitation since you were last granted leave (up to a maximum of two years). Evidence provided should cove...

I wanted to ask a thing reg cohab docs - Do we require docs for last 2 Years before applying Or any 2 years ...... Example : If I apply in May 2012 so I need cohab docs for last 2 years thats on/after May 2010- May 2012 ? OR I can give docs like May 2011-May 2012 and 1 year in 2009. Please help. la...

Sohail_raaj786 wrote:I have tried 2 different banks but both have refused to stamp the printed statements. Do u think I should rearrange or cancel my appointment and send it through the post instead once the original statement arrives?

Are these printed on Bank's official stationery? I.e letterhead?

i did (and passed) my LIUK test last friday and i prepared for it using the 2nd edition. i will advice you to do the same, the book costs just between 7 and 10 pounds! Hi, Are you guys referring to the book in the link : http://www.tsoshop.co.uk/bookstore.asp?FO=1240167&ProductID=9780113413249&...

London_London wrote:Hi

Please anyone can tell me which is latest book for life in UK test. It is
Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship (2nd Revised edition)
or
The Life in the UK Test Handbook tests from July 2011 Book

Both are two different things!!

Hello there, Firstly let me tell this website so helpful for me as Immigration agent for me and dont have to pay any fee. :wink: Thank you very much for your services. I am having ILR since last august. My baby born two week ago and I am due to do birth registration. I need to know one thing. Shoul...

krssubbu wrote:sorry i meant chapter 1 - making of the United Kingdom ? any questions from this chapter ?

The guide clearly says that the questions will be based on chapers 2-6 only.

Hi,i applied for students visa to study in the uk in feb 2009. I was issued one year visa which was due to expire feb 2010. I applied to extend d visa few weeks before the expiration of my visa but my application was refused due to insufficientt funds. I apealed against the decision but i lost the ...

Thanks for response. Respondent UKBA - so this is the UK border agency presumably the India office, so why are they saying that the respondent has failed to file by 8 september, when this is their task - I am confused? Do I the sponsor or my brother the appelant need to action something so that the...

See my comments above. Reference: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/news/wms-immigration The below statement is very confusing: "We have already announced reforms to the Tier 1 investor and entrepreneur categories, including the possibility of accelerated settlement for th...

On the contrary, the question is included in the current consultation itself: QUESTION 3 Should temporary leave for Tier 1 migrants be capped at a maximum of five years ( those who wish to stay longer will be obliged to apply for settlement )? I see the above in italics positive if anything. We cann...

I got my refusal letter today. I am shocked by the reason for rejection. It states two things: 1) They could not corraborate my India earnings 2) that home office could not ascertain that chartered accountant in India is registered one(lack of evidence to support this). 1) None of my clients were c...

vijay2k wrote:My extension was due on april 2011 but i applied on november 2010 and home office gave me extension on date of application so i am shortfall of 4 to 5 month. what to do [/b]

Nothing. Wait till your VISA is up for another renewal. Looks like you did not read this

Im saying that I dont think you need to apply for an extension. You should just apply for ILR. If you are short by 5 days, put it through mail and payment by cheque to buy more time. But the date of application will still be the date of posting the documents. Consider what sushdmehta has suggested ...