Dear All, The Home Office has now decided not to appeal the HSMP JR (http://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=14651683). Apparently, there will be an AIT test case on ILR for people with HSMP before the 4-to-5 ILR change in April 2006. Does anyone know when this AIT test case will happen? Thanks so muc...

Dear All, I include below a weblink to the McGraf Solicitors's website - a well known firm in the area of immigration law - describing (what seems to be) the current policy on allowable absences prior to obtaining Indefinite Leave to Remain and advises on how to fill out the requisite part of the IL...

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Could you please elaborate further? Have you heard any news or information about (a), (b) and (c)?

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Rajesh

Dear All, 1) According to an immigration consultant who contacted a Senior Caseworker in the Home Office, the allowable absences over a 5-year period for Indefinite Leave to Remain are 225 days or 45 days "on average" per year. That is exactly 6 months (180 days) + 45 days. She also mentio...