I am making an online application and will be using NCS. It seems unfair to put this responsibility to a teacher or a GP as they cannot be a reference to anyone who asks them. I do not blame them as they are doing us a favour and are under no obligation to provide a reference. Please let me know wha...

Hello Everyone, I am in the process of applying British Naturalisation for my 6 year old daughter. She was born outside UK and has been here since 2014. Requirement for the second reference is someone who has engaged professionally with her like a teacher or GP. I have asked her teacher but she has ...

Hello Everyone. Just updating on visa application. My wife and daughter have been granted visa extension. Thank you all for your assistance. In regards to her English test, we submitted her initial English language test and it was accepted. She did not need to sit the new test. This was confirmed by...

I will submit 6 months statements with the application.

Thank you again Casa.

Thank you Casa, The reason for preparing early is to make sure I can be ready to answer all the questions and I do not like to rush. My wife will do the A2 test near the time. When is the updated version likely to be? In regards to the bank statements, I remember when we made the initial application...

Hello everyone, I am preparing to apply the visa extension and I would be grateful for your advice: 1. I want to print the form now to apply in December or January. Is the current version up to date or will there be an updated version later during the year? 2. Their visa is due to expire early aroun...

Thank you Katie and Reda. It makes sense as she has already done an English test which she passed and was granted the first settlement visa. As this is an extension of the same visa type, she should not really be required to sit another test as the period elapsed is only 2.5 years. Thank you, any mo...

Hello everyone, I hope all are fine and in good health. I need advice on two things: I am applying the passport for my son and I am confused by Section 4 on the form. As we both parents were born abroad, more information is required of the grandparents: Full name/s Date of Birth/s Town and Country o...

Thank you Casa. The list provided is confusing and showing ISE, IELTS and SELT English test. Is there any other way to check the qualification? Also, is the minimum income threshold for their visa extension application £22,400 (Partner plus one dependant)? I am assuming the second child is excluded ...

Hello everyone, I checked my wife's English test and it says it is A2 Level. More details: University of Cambridge Cambridge ESOL Entry Level Certificate in ESOL International (Entry 2) Key English Test Council of Europe Level A2 Date of Examination: December 2012 In this test she did the 4 part tes...

Thank you very much Casa.

I had ILR at the time of the birth of the baby.

So I can apply British passport directly for him without me having one?

Hello everyone, I hope all are fine and in good health. My wife and daughter came to join me in July 2014 after being granted 2.5 years settlement visa (plus 3 months extra for travel arrangements). Their visa is due to expire in January next year and I would be grateful if you could advice me on th...

Hello everyone, It has been a while since I posted. A lot has happened and I am a happily married man now. In short, I got married and I have a year old daughter. I want them to join me in the UK and I know of all the requirements for making the application. The challenge I am facing is my wife and ...

Hi everyone, Thank you all for your support and kind words. Please could someone explain to me, with the new changes in immigration laws , how long do I need to wait before applying for naturalisation? I know it used to be 1 year but I have been told it changed to 5 years recently. Please advice. Th...

Hi everyone,

I have been granted ILR.
I thank God very much and I am very grateful to you all who helped me, through advice and support, in this forum.
I am very happy and lost for words.
Thank you again.

In a long-running recent case I had, a request for photos, ID and further information was eventually followed by grant of ILR about 4 months later. Hi, Thank you for the responses. Why does it vary with replies after submitting the photos, identifications and other documents? I know two people, one...

Hi everyone, I received a letter asking for passport size photos and proof of identification to submit to HO. I have been told, by friends and relatives, it is good news as the HO will be dealing with my case. Please can anyone advice as to how long it takes to get the reply/decision and whether it ...

kiwigirl25 wrote: I agree, depressing and also bizarre.

True. As I have no control over the HO decision making process, all I can do is wait for the decision/outcome in this limited time. I have tried everything and everything I have tried. I have decided to take it as it comes. Thank you for your support.

Update on the progress of my application.

1. It has been 26 months now since I forwarded my ILR application.

2. No correspondence received from the HO.

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u will get it in Jan,2010 or thereabout . U will received letter to comfirm few items soon. Hi jayc When will I get this response. Will I get it this week as I have to answer to others for my responsibility. Please do not take my actions as a sign of rudeness or being ungrateful but I have to answe...

Monthly update on the progress of my application. 1. It has been 20 months now since I forwarded my ILR application. 2. No correspondence received from the HO. 3. I keep myself busy by reading a lot of books. I read to increase my knowledge in subjects that interest me. But I cannot ignore the fact ...

Thank you all very much for your advice and support. I do not know what to do, I really do not know what to do.