Please search , I have recently posted info on this. There is no problem if he is working.
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Regarding your passport, they have to check your original passport file which is held in your regional passport office. Since its a hard copy it can take quite a while. Your best bet indeed is to check whats happening at your RPO. Perhaps they cant locate your file!!
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It means there is a problem with your application, as they have to check it with your original file, which probably is not digital and only in ' hard copy'.
I can tell you that I had my passport renewed( a new one) in 10 days.
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Regarding sending a passport from India to any outside country or vice versa, only the Indian HC/passport office has authority to do that. i have had someone do that before via passport office in India..
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First step is ILR, which a spouse can apply after you live together for 2 yrs, once you have ILR, you can apply after 1 yr for naturalisation or citizenship.. You have to pay separate fees each time, details are on the website of UKBA.
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If you go in person to the Indian HC and explain your situation, you should get a new passport in a few days, as it will be best to get ILR stamped on the new passport. If you are waiting for it to come back by post, you might have to wait for ever. it will depend on the HC you have sent your passpo...

You dont really need proof of residence ie tenancy agreement but you have all the docs anyway, nil else is needed.
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Online is much easier than on phone, search here, lots of info on this is available.
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Your wife can apply later when she is back in UK, or else you may delay your application until she is with you.
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Request data via SAR( read sticky) from UKBA.
Or else jog your memory. I had to go through three passports to get all my data.
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John, I agree with what you say but my son was asked for both 1.proof of what he is doing 2.bank statements Fortunately I could get his statements from a nearby HSBC or we would have not been dealt with that day. They want proof if over 18 can sustain themselves as after ILR they will be under no re...

1.Yes, you dont need LIUK test but suggest carry a copy of the HSMP JR document as this is not known by all case workers. 2.You need to show your 3 months bank statements , evidence of what you do and where you live; your father needs to write a support letter as well. Carry your birth certificate a...

If youre applying under HSMP JR, tick that and not Tier 1.

Changing surname now, will be source of problems. Suggest use the current name to avoid such issues later esp while traveling as f2k has noted.

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natalious13, 1.If your leave to remain and entry in UK was legal, a gap inbetween jobs doesnt really matter. 2.For ILR, you have to demonstrate continuous residence in UK. If you were away on business trips, take an employer letter for them. If your personal absences are less than 180, there should ...

My experience over several months is that online appointment are easy when you know how and when they appear, it was the easiest part of my getting ILR. On phone it is more difficult and there is endless waiting before you get connected to a person. There is a method in how they appear, I have poste...

If you are the main applicant, give your own info and income, if you don't pay mortgage, don't mention it. It further says, if someone else does that on your behalf, give your partner's name there.
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Thats true if your wife had a dependent HSMP visa as well. you may need to check this with UKBA on the phone or others may know.
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It may be best if the concerned persons posted their own questions.
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It all looks fine, do take your pay slips and bank statements of where ever you have a gap of P45/P60. Worth a try getting the docs for 2006 although it may not ultimately matter, as you did get HSMP after that. If your wife came on your HSMP visa, then she will get ILR at the same time, her absence...

"Partners of highly skilled workers are eligible to apply for settlement at the same time as the highly skilled worker, provided they have lived with their partners in the United Kingdom for a minimum of two years before applying for settlement" UKBA has defined this for Tier 1 visa spouse...

You will need apply for ILR for them using SET F form.You can use a personal PEO appointment.
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Just to be sure carry as many pay slips and bank statements of the current year, as possible.
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Read my detailed post on this forum(use search), the guy checking the documents only makes sure you have filled in all parts of the application, he/she doesn't check any document. It is the case worker who checks them all.
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Q1.A. 16 May 2006
Q1 B. 16 May 2006 to 15 May 2010, = 4yrs, can apply 28 d before
Q2 Yes
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There is a link to case workers manual on this forum, suggest you search for it. It pretty much says what I posted earlier.
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