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I’m eligible to apply for British citizenship via spouse ( married to British citizen ) and via meeting the ILR+1 year requirement. Could someone advise which route is more favourable to use in my case ?

It is required to submit the most recent full tax return and SA302 when self employed. Not optional. I understand and that’s why I raised the question as I don’t understand how they would ask for something that hmrc clearly show it’s not due till January 2025. Would it be ok to write a cover letter...

I understand but I declare I was self employed between April 2023 and April 2024 and mention in a cover letter that I cannot provide my tax return as it’s not due till January 2025 . Would that be ok ? Only reason I wanted to delay it as it will take time for the accountant to prepare my accounts an...

Hello I’m currently on ilr and want to apply for BC. I was self employed between April 2023 and April 2024 tax year and I’m due to file my tax return by January 2025. How should I go about submitting my bc application in this case considering I’m intending to file my tax return around December this ...

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I have been looking at social media and see different people talking about tougher immigration laws for obtaining British citizenship will come into affect from August but couldn’t find anything official. Can someone confirm and maybe quote any official sites to read through please

Does this apply even if you are based in the U.K. while working remotely for an overseas company?

Good morning friends For those who are on skilled worker Visa , they can only do up to 20 hours of supplementary work . Does this apply even the migrant is doing a job in another country and working remotely? Do they have to stick to only 20 hours a week even if they work in their country of origina...

Perfect thank you Zimba!

That’s great as this gives me assurance that the withdrawn passport won’t have any impact on my ILR . Is there any guidance where I can read more about this please?

Thank you zimba
How are the entry date collected ? On arrival when documents are presented to the immigration officer and visas are checked and biometrics are taken or through airlines ?

It’s not an issue at all Just email your HR and ask if they have informed the HO that she’s now working 37.5 hours and not 40 hours . If so , you are fine if not then ask them to update the SMS . Problem solved . I think the letter you mentioned is likely to cause confusion and delay and there is no...

1. It’s likely they will give you spouse visa 2. They will put you on 10 year route and you can switch to 5 year route once you meet financial requirements 3. I think the time starts from grant date of visa . Other people can confirm this 4. You will get ILR even if you meet all the spouse visa requ...

Thank you zimba but how will they confirm my continuous residence in this case considering they cannot see the entry and exit stamps of my old passport?

1. No it should be fine . 2. It is fine as she’s getting the required salary 3. As long as she’s working the number of hours as per her CoS and getting the correct salary she will be ok . 4. Assuming her change of employment was reported to HO she will be fine . It’s worth checking with her employer...

Hello I’m applying for ILR in coming days . I have used two passports during last 5 years of my tier 2 visa . I no longer have the first passport as it was withdrawn from me from the authorities. What do I need to do in this case ? Do I need to provide additional evidence to prove my continuous res...

Hello I’m applying for ILR in coming days . I have used two passports during last 5 years of my tier 2 visa . I no longer have the first passport as it was withdrawn from me from the authorities. What do I need to do in this case ? Do I need to provide additional evidence to prove my continuous resi...

Does not it matter which Dept it will be from as long as it’s from the employer

Thank you vinny
Is there any caseworker guidance on this ?

What I want to understand is it the HO relies received from airlines to work out the continuous residence or the information provided by the applicant?

Thank you Vinny
I have read the appendix but it doesn’t mention how the residence requirements has to be met in terms of the documents and evidence ? How does the home office establish such criteria is met ?

I’m on tier 2 visa and will be applying for ILR next week . I had a passport that I used in the first year of my employment 5 years ago that expired and was withdrawn from me . Do I need to submit any new documents to proof my continuous resistance in the U.K. for that year since I no longer have th...

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I am aware tier 2 migrants whose role is on the shortage occupation list only require 80% of the going rate of their salary. Does this also apply when a migrant applies for ILR or in settlement migrants need to meet the going rate requirements as a minimum?

Hi, My Mrs came to UK end of December 2020 and she is about join her work place NHS next week but they have just came back to her with offer letter that is now stating less salary (about £12,000 less ) if she refuse to join will this impact her future applications? She is willing to join and work b...

If the new job falls under the same role code then it’s simple process, you may just need to report the employment change via SMS if you changed office etc . If it’s a new job that falls under a different code then you need to apply for a new application along with your family.

Exactly
HO is only needed to be notified of the change of employment is noncovid19 related as appears to be in the case in the original post