i thought those on Tier 2 ICT are not eligible for settlement, I remember the ukba bringing this rule in around 2 years ago... I might be wrong but it's worth doing some reasearch. Correct! As per the new guidance/rules applicable 6th of April 2010. Tier 2(ICT) do not have right to settlement. No, ...

Did you get the position based on tour Tier 1 status? If yes, I would think that you can consider yourself as a UK worker who is sent abroad just as anyone goes on job related trips, and your salary is paid there because it is more practical as you need the money to live there. A bit borderline I ad...

Friends, Wanted to understand if persons holding Tier-2 (Intra Company Transfer) visa are eligible for settlement. In the latest Set (0), I didn't find this category. By the way, I have been on WORK PERMIT since July 2005 and in November 2009, when my WP was renewed, it came back as Tier-2 (ICT) as...

Hi everyone, Can someone please tell me what benefits can be availed if someone is on ILR ?? I could not find any link on UKBA website to confirm this. if any of you got these links ? pelase share.. Deep.. Benefits vary a lot as they depend on individual circumstances. You can use this online benef...

dimsav wrote:most importantly, no "home fee" status for Higher Education studies for your kids.

You are right, I missed that one as my kids are still in Primary school.

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My previous post on IEB enquiry was just a narrative intended to keep this forum informed on current instructions in UKBA on WP holders in view of July 2011 changes. It was not an intention to give any (false) hopes to WP holders, just a fact that currently UKBA refused to admit/comment any changes...

The answer was that UKBA haven't been heard about any changes in WP qualifying period for a settlement in near future. The lady (quite friendly) said that any increase (in view of an additional PC) would be a major issue but they haven't got any training regarding this. She admitted though, that th...

My logics behind is that Immigration Act 2009 received Royal Assent on 21 July 2009, if so it has become a law now . Therefore, Immigration Rules should have been properly amended... if not now then when? Well, if it is only going to be done "closer to July 2011" in who-knows-which-form t...

I think that we should finally refer to Immigration Rules , as this is the only trustworthy document regulating the immigration law. I am not sure you got my point. You are referring to the current immigration rules. You are talking about how HSMP and WP may apply for ILR now . There is no problem ...

Where is a catch?... However, those HSMPs applied after 7 November 2006 are not covered by this JR and will need to pass KOL test, though still eligible for ILR after the same 5 years . This is not true. If you read the Transitional arrangements for earned citizenship it is said that: The governmen...

I see where you are coming from. Maybe you didn't follow the whole debate about HSMP JR, and why WP JR wasn't successfull. Basically, unless stated otherwise, you will have to meet the settlement criteria at the time of application. And post July 2011, the criteria for settlement will be through PC.

Only those covered by HSMP JR will be eligible for ILR after July 2011 without going through Probationary Citizenship. The Transitional Arrangements A say that (i) current WP holders can extend their stay in the Tier 2 category without meeting the points criteria and (ii) they can do this as far as ...

Are you sure about this? I think I read somewhere that after July 2011, ILR will be replaced by Permanent Residency (which is equivalent), and you will still have the option to apply for PR instead of Citizenship. PR does not stand for Permanent residency. It means probationary citizenship which is...

No ILR for any other category after July 2011 except HSMP pre Nov 2006. Are you sure about this? I think I read somewhere that after July 2011, ILR will be replaced by Permanent Residency (which is equivalent), and you will still have the option to apply for PR instead of Citizenship. -----------

If I get on to ILR before JUly 2011 next year, I will skip the probabtionary citizenship category... And I can apply for passport in the normal way... Is this understanding correct? Yes. If you can apply for ILR before July 2011, you will have up to July 2013 to apply for citizenship under current ...

It is not yet clear how long you have to spend in "Probationary Citizenship" however it depends on the type of route you are taking. The period will be different to applicants on the family, work or protection route. However, IT IS clear that this period wil bot be any longer than 5 years...

I don't think anyone is expected to earn the same salary over 5 years. I also have regular increases of around 5% each year (it's kind of automatic, in line with inflation and progression in pay bands). Officially a change of more than 10% in your salary is a change of employment and would have requ...

The maximum reduction of working hours for a WP holder is 10%. It can be up to 30% if the reduced working hours are part of a company-wide policy to avoid redundancies.
See here

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Here, If I get a letter from previous employer stating that Aug,Sept was business then that leaves me with only Oct,Nov,Mid-Dec < 90 days. As I understand, Business leaves are not considered under Absence . And from all I read in various forums, letter from employer is the proof needed to certify b...

I suspect that because you were paid in India during those two months, your WP was not valid anymore.

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now, my ILR is due 03/2011 and i am so stressed about the ever changing rules . i feel like i am going paranoid and keep checking home office web site every day, not sure if i can keep going like this without breaking down. my friends say even if there is a dramatic change in rules, it normally tak...

Thanks for ur valuble advises.Unfortunately he is not eligible for tire 1or 2. Also his Employer has no other bussiness other than one he got.That means my friend who is working for a different company is completely a third company. If starts working for his original employer from now will this bri...

Sorry Im confused what do you mean by Tier 2 will not be considered for any citizenship journey ? What will happen with people already on old WP and Tier 2 ? I think the OP refers to point 57 of the statement document To reflect the temporary nature of Intra-Company Transfers, the Established Staff...

Hi Iank, I think you asked a question about the TCE notification. I am wondering (as I am in the same situation) if you need a response from HO to the employer as evidence that they have been notified. *letter from employer Is anyone aware of a rule regarding how old this letter should be dated? Tha...

IanK wrote:Hi Kate , my employment letter is on original company letter head ( i.e the company that have been issues with my WP)

It looks like your employer should have notified the HO for the technical change of employment.

Cheers.