Again, extension under SET(O) is meaningless. :!: They need to apply and get a skilled worker dependant visa (I think it is possible as per the rules) and then they can easily settle using form SET(O) Ok. Then I do not understand what "skilled worker visa" means. I am not even sure a kid ...

They must apply for a new visa under the skilled worker dependant route first to switch and then they can apply to settle using form SET(O) So to reflect what you said in my context, If we apply for a new extension today under SET(O), and if we get approval in a week's time, we can immediately appl...

Any time spent under any dependant/partner visa counts under the skilled worker route. It also may be possible to switch back: https://www.immigrationboards.com/indefinite-leave-to-remain/combination-of-visa-as-guidelines-changed-please-help-t342485.html#p2143081 Interesting. I read the thread you ...

lolo2 wrote: ↑

Wed May 29, 2024 3:42 pm

If you switch visa categories again the clock also resets to zero. I'd suggest staying in the current category until the time for ILR arrives.

Interesting.

There was no need to switch her visa category after you got ilr. She could have simply continued extending her pbs dependent visa till she qualified for ilr in Set O, which is for ilr not an extension. Hi. I had some thinking and would like your thoughts on 2 questions, please. 1- Is it possible to...

Note the biometrics date is not relevant in this context, the key date is submission/paid. Ok thanks. One more question to complete my understanding, please. What is the rule around absence after biometric appointment? They say it takes 6 months for an answer. What if I spend 3 or 4 or 5 months tra...

Hi, If I leave the UK for a week after my citizenship application is submitted and paid for, but before attending my biometric appointment, my absence would become 482 days for the last 5 years. Would that take me out of the 480-day threshold for discretion? or does the clock absence stop at the mom...

There was no need to switch her visa category after you got ilr. She could have simply continued extending her pbs dependent visa till she qualified for ilr in Set O, which is for ilr not an extension. Yeah. I realised that. As I said, we got the wrong advice. It is what it is, and life goes on. Th...

Makes sense. We were advised the Set O for the extension was not possible because I already had ILR at the time of application, so we had to go the Set M way. I think that advice was incorrect, but I am not sure. But it is what it is. We're going nowhere anyway and thankfully they are refunding the ...

It's the "SET M", isn't it?

What is the exact immigrarion history and visa categories applied for an granted? Your previous posts suggest she was on a pbs dependent visa. Did she switch to flr m spouse visa at any point!? Which form dis you use to apply for her ilr, SET O or SET M? What is the exact wording of the letter reje...

Hi all, It seems we got caught by a weird rule that I don't know or understand. ILR application was rejected for not having yet spent 60 months (5 years in the country). Here are the historical dates: - LTE Application: 21 March 2019 .........Outcome Date: 4 April 2019 - Extension Application: 30 Se...

alterhase58 wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:16 am

£80 was the ceremony fee, now increased to £130, earlier this month.
Biometrics UKVCAS charge is separate, free if you can get a free appointment.
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Thanks for the explanation. Much appreciated.

And now I am confused about the fee. :? The fee in my application was showing £1,580 just a couple of days ago, but now it is showing £1,630. Any idea why? Looking at guidance, I actually find both values on the gov website: 1- Naturalisation (British citizenship) from 31 January 2024: £1,500 + £80 ...

Would this work for the 2nd referee? Yes it will work Thanks for the answer. One more question, please. Do referees need to actually sign the back of the photos or can I send them the document electronically with the photo being part of the PDF, and they'd return a PDF with their signature in it?

Hi, I was filling out the form to apply for Citizenship when I tripped at the referees' requirement section. For the 1st referee, it is easy. My boss is British, over 25 year old, and has known me for more than 3 years. For the second referee, and in short, I don't have a GP, or a nurse, or a dentis...

May also depend on the dependant and ILR categories. What’s her immigration history? Let me give you that: - I have my ILR already (3-year route) - Wife had a Spouse visa that expired short of the 5 years required for her to get ILR. Same with my kid. - We therefore had to apply for an extension. W...

Hi, My spouse got a 2-and-a-half-year extension to the Depdent (Spouse) Visa back in December 2023. Now that the 5-year requirement is met, we are ready to apply for the ILR. Is there a law or a rule that would make immigration reject an application because the current visa has 2 long years before e...

Technically yes, but! it does not mean that your circumstances are ignored. See example from a visa refusal ( https://www.immigrationboards.com/post2115188.html#p2115188 ): . I have acknowledged that your sponsor in the UK are willing to provide adequate support for a limited visit to the United Ki...

There is no such thing as sponsorship or inviting someone here under the UK immigration rules for a standard visit visa. You cannot sponsor anyone as a visitor to the UK. Your family members or relatives are expected to satisfy the visa officers on their own when applying for a visit visa. They can...

AmazonianX wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:57 pm

If there is any document for applicant to sign or provide in hardcopy e.g. appointment proof or any of such, download and send to their email, if any they need to be uploaded, they scan and send to your email.

Makes sense. Many thanks!

Thanks everyone for the swift reply. Much appreciated. It looks like I will have to create and manage the application account. That way I have the password and email to control access.

Hello, I am planning on sponsoring a relative to come for a short break -visitor visa. I am not keen on giving my employment and bank details to the relative as that is personal and sensitive, especially documents with £ figures. Is there a way to send such documents directly to the immigration advi...

ILR under the family route is based on family settlement in the UK. How will you demonstrate that you are settled in the UK while being employed overseas? Let me try to answer this and see if you'd think it is good enough: 1- I would still have rent lease, council rate, bills, etc. under my name an...

It is not about just meeting the total income earned over the last year. It is about having a source of income too. Not being employed is going to be problematic. Understood. Thanks for the answer. I have another question, please. Let's say I leave my UK employment and start working overseas, earni...