Dear all, I'm not expecting anybody to give a definite answer to my question, I know that is simply not piossible. Maybe just a modicum of reassurance or something from someone! My wife's application for ILR is currently in and was received by them 25 days ago. We included the following with her app...

Thank you for that Whirly. Also, can I confirm that my wife is alowed to work etc as per normal whilst the application is being decided, even if it takes beyond the end of her visa? Her application was submitted within the last 28 days and was done before the end of her visa, so presumably she can w...

Dear all, I would be most grateful for any info anybody could give me regarding a small matter with my wife's SET(M) application. Not a bit thing really, but she recently submitted her ILR application under form SET(M). After sending the application off, my latest bank statement for the last month a...

I am v worried about whether my wife and I have the proper docs to support our application for visa extension. Very little is in joint names, and although we easily have 20 docs, we are aorried about whether what we provide will be acceptable. If I state here what we plan to provide any advice about...

HI again, I spoke to the BIA people today and they confirmed that it is up to the discretion of the caseworker whether an extension under the FLR(M) fornm is given just as a top up to make up the 2 years or whether they grant a full two years. We are thus prepared for the fact that my wifes visa wil...

Thank you for your swift reply Vinny! I followed the link you provided and read with a mixture of both fear and absolute bewilderment at the fact that despite it clearly being said in the rules that an extension should be granted for 2 years, the BIA have been known to grant only top ups. This confi...

Hi everybody, I was wondering if somebody could please help me. My wife has a 2 year temporary leave to remain as as spouse which expires in April. However, because she arrived here in June 2006 she cannot complete the full 2 year probationary period. Does this mean that she has to apply for an exte...

Hi everybody, I was wondering if somebody could please help me. My wife has a 2 year temporary leave to remain as as spouse which expires in April. However, because she arrived here in June 2006 she cannot complete the full 2 year probationary period. Does this mean that she has to apply for an exte...