Hi If your husband switched from visitor to permit free visa in country then yes, it will count as legal residence. It would also help to get his file from the BIA, which gives details of all the visas, caseworker notes, etc. Its best if he goes in person to the PEO, so if they have any questions it...

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I was given ILR at the PEO, but did not receive a letter. Am I supposed to get a letter ? Is it compulsory to get the letter with the vignette ?

If my passport gets lost, what other proof do I have of ILR ?

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Is it possible to loose ILR ? How often does it happen due to staying out of UK for more than 2 years, deception, etc ?

Thanks.

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This happened to me as well. Get your landing cards from BIA and have bank statements for the dates you were here. And in a letter explain to them that the immigration officer did not stamp the passport.

Also check you have embarkation stamps from the country you left from.

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Thanks.

They only checked the passport stamps and dates I was out of the UK. They asked for 3 months bank statements as well.

They did not give me a letter though. So I sent a letter and requested for one.

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Got my ILR ! took 4 hours, but its worth it. Can anyone confirm that the current student visa will be automatically cancelled once the ILR is issued ?

Thanks.

Hello,

I will be applying for ILR based on 10 years legal residence, 6 years a diplomatic dependent and 4 years as a student.

I dont have any gaps, etc.

What sort of questions would the caseworker ask ?

should I inform the Home office? [your visa is for a particular course at a particular institution, you can not change institutions or courses at will without seeking authorization first] This is not true. Please research and make sure you know the rules before you advice Try-one ! You can change c...

Nena,

Also see link below for details of subject access request.

http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/siteco ... iew=Binary

Nena, To get your file from BIA write a letter stating you want your data held under the data protection act 1998. You have to pay £10, so write a cheque payable to "Accounting Officer – Home Office". Mention in the letter you have included the cheque. And also your full name, nationali...

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Can someone please tell how long the Life in the UK test is valid for ? If someone takes the test in March and makes the application in May, is this ok ?

Thanks.

hi Yes, if you change courses you have to notify them. Check if the qualifications obtained are authorized by the government, I think. You can explain to BIA that you didnt know it was bogus, and that you had to change colleges. Dont think it will be a problem for the IGS application as long as you ...

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Find a college ASAP that offers the same course. Find out why they were removed from the list in the first place.


ANYONE ELSE - Is it compulsory to notify the BIA if you change colleges ?

siggi,

Students contribute in terms of fees and subsidise for the education of UK/EU students. Some work part-time and pay taxes. Some study then go into HSMP, etc.

A student whose been here for 10 years could be highly skilled in a subject in demand, etc.

hi Are they saying you have gaps of 3 months ? or have you broken the rules, Ie. working more than 20 hours ? Get your file from BIA, which will show the date the application was received and given by caseworker. You also get the caseworker notes. Then you have some proof. Maybe you should re-apply ...

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I will applyling for ILR under the long residence scheme (10 years). I dont have any of my payslips. Can I show the P60's instead ? Thanks.

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BIA does not hold any details on issue of an entry clearance by the Foreign office, and they dont have my landing cards from 1998.

Please confirm that the passport stamps and proof (GP,college, bank letters) and sufficient for the 10 year application.

Thanks.

Did you state that you were working in the application ?

Unless you tell them they might not check. As vinny posted check the ILR rules.

hi Get your file (SAB). This shows the date the application was made and granted. I dont know if it shows the dates they received the application by post as all my apps were done in person. It takes about 40 days and cost £10. They send all previous application forms, landing cards and computer rec...

hi I entered on diplomatic visa in 1998 and converted to a Student visa in 2002. A new entry clearence sticker was issued by the Foreign office in London in my new passport. I've been a student since and will be 10 years in June. I had existing leave as dependent of a diplomat when applying for the ...

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The port of entry do not hold my landing card. So I guess its just the passport stamps and college certificates I have as proof. Will this be enough ?

Thanks.

siggi

wots your problem ? u got some serious issues. you could come here on a student visa for A-levels and then done degree, masters, PHd, for 10 years.

put yourself in others shoes bruv.

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I entered in 1998 and they dont have my landing card either. REALLY is the stamp in the passport and other proof such as certificates sufficient ?

Some immigration officers MIGHT be a bit harsh and refuse the application because of the missing landing card.

What other solution is there ?

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The new postal only system starts end of Feb, I heard.

flanker

I spoke to some lawyers and they said it was possible, that this could come into effect end of Feb or April.

Antone else heard of this ?