Hi Many thanks to all of you taking time and giving me valueable advice and wishes which I couldnt get from anywhere else. I have booked IELTS and will go for the test and then re apply. To Pantaiema After my two years graduation I was doing two years executive mba from pakistan and after the 16 mon...

My so called lawyer has asked me to do IELTS and reapply but my argument is if I have scored 85 points already and due to the english language requirement my application has been refused even though the bachelor taught course was in english I better go for the review of the application. If I am unfo...

Hi mate Fist of all thanks very much for your reply. I didnt send the Naric letter with my application and the bachelor I did is of two years so I beleive it is not equivalent to the UK standard bachelor. In your opinion is that the reason for refusal? In suach a short time before I will be 28 what ...

I did provide the letter from the educational institute stating that the taught course was in english. I hold a bachelor degree in commerce from pakistan which is of two years and I also did mba from University of Huddersfield. I am not sure about the reason of the refusal it may be because my bache...

Hi there, I applied for HSMP under new scheme and currently hold a student visa.My application has been refused because of the English requirement but HO has mntioned in the letter that I scored 85 points otherwise.I am from Pakistan basically but studying in UK.Now I am going for IELTS and reaplyin...

Hi All I bought 3 books last night to prepare for test. The list is as under: 1 of: Life in the UK Test: Practice Questions: Questions and Answers for British Citizenship and Settlement Tests Sold by: Amazon EU S.a.r.L. 1 of: Life in the UK Test - Study Guide: The Essential Study Guide for the Life ...

Its good to see some participation by other members. One thing I am sure of is one must have passed 'life in the UK' test before they can apply for ILR and naturalisation. The test pass result is valid for indefinite period what I have concluded after the above discussion. Could any body please advi...

Can my mum come to UK and stay for more than six months in a year but not consecutively before I get the ILR?

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Thanks very so much for your help. Your replies has been very helpfull in all my questions. My mum has an income of £12K per annum not £25K and she owns property worth of £150000. Is it worth applying for the visa you recomended for retired people or we can go for any other option.

Cheers

Thank you very much for your prompt reply. This means if I take "life in the UK" test next month it will be valid till march 2009 when I need to make my ILR application.

I wonder if you could please confirm this.

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My mum is Pakistani National and she does not need my financial support from me as she is well off and have enough funds. I have one brother and he is studying. If its not possible that she can stay here longer than six months as she has five years visitor visa can she go to any other country and co...

Hi I had a student visa from May 2004 to June 2007. I got married to British citizen and spouse visa was given for 2 years in Feburary 2007 which is valid till January 2009. Me and my wife are working full time and paying taxes. My mum is 68 and she has 5 years multiple UK visitor visa valid till 20...

Hi I had a student visa from May 2004 to June 2007. I got married to British citizen and spouse visa was given for 2 years in Feburary 2007 which is valid till 22nd of Feburary 2009 but my passport is expiring in 21st of January,2009. I am confused about how to apply for ILR. Any suggestions would b...

Hi I had a student visa from May 2004 to June 2007. I got married to British citizen and spouse visa was given for 2 years in Feburary 2007 which is valid till January 2009. I wonder if anyone could tell me when do I need to take 'Life in the UK' test. Is there any time restriction? Your help would ...