Thanks for your response Sorry for not clarifing in the first post, my wife is currently in UK since 2007 as my dependant, and we have always lived together. We will both apply for ILR together in Dec 2010. Do you think the test will still be necessary? Another keen point, we recently passed Life in...

Hiya, Today UKBA has adopted new rule about the English language requirements from 29-NOv-2010. "The new rules will apply to anyone applying as the husband, wife, civil partner, unmarried partner, same-sex partner, fiance(e) or proposed civil partner of a British citizen or a person settled in ...

Hi,

Is anyone aware of any expiry duraion for the Life in UK test?

I know for IELTS it is 2years, but can't find anything about the Life in UK test.

I hope there is none.

Regards

I wil be in similar boat in about 4-months.... do you mean to say calling HO around 1300 would allow you to have a better choice, rather than wait for online appointments

I guess the biggest question is will this effect in-country candidates as well... what i can't understand - if you are on Tier-1 and is looking for extending your stay will this cap apply or not ... imagine u have a mortgage and when your turn comes to renew your visa (ie 28-days before expiry) HO s...

Hey Congrats... that's good news... u can take it easy from now. As for what I have heard keep your P60s safe for citizenship... I have to apply in six months time, and I am in similar situation two missing P60 and one missing pay slip (wasn't working then)... Would like to know how long did the who...

Thanks folks

I started going thru the following and it has exhaustive collection
http://www.hiren.info/life-in-the-uk-test/1

Provided I remmember the answeres, do you think going thru these will be sufficient to pass?

Hi, I am preparing for the Life in UK Test and appearing for Test in early July. I have a study guide by Paul Lancaster and Mary-Ann Coull published in April 2007 first edition. Plus I am going thru the online tests. I have found that certain laws like the Minimum Age for buying tobacco was changed ...

Please let me know a bit more about the HMRC document as well. 1) How long before the due ILR should one contact HMRC for letter, is there a charge for this letter. 2) I have changed employment couple of times, hoping HMRC will base info on NI number 3) Would be grateful if you can detail the rough ...

I will be grateful if someone can elaborate the HMRC document...

I come under 5-year rule. I have two P60s missing - one was sent to Inland Revenue for tax re-calculation and the other inbetween jobs (have P45 instead), so missing 1) and 3). However I have the last two and 2).

There has always been some confussion, I agree with previous message that some say that if you have been in country for past three years (except for student) you are considered as local student. However I have never found any noted from UKAS. The only information I have found so far requires one to ...

Ramesh is wright, if you visa expires then you cannot stay in the country legally.

Please explain your special circumstances

exactly, we must make a letter and send it to PM, Jackie S, and Woolas

Thanks

Would someone know what is the out of country requirement on long residency (10-years). For example for HSMP/WP it is 180-days in period of 5-years, any guidance on long residency criterion.

Thanks

To be honest it is rediculous, to spend £90 plus four days to submit, chase up and get the PIO status...

I guess you are right as contractors are expected to have gaps in employment.

Is it really necessary to surrender your passport to HCI, London

I believe not, I think the lastest visa overrides any previous one.

Thanks for suggestion, any idea/template for a business plan?

Thanks Vinny,

So BIA will probably consider the date visa stamped (if in country)

Hi, I learn that one can apply for ILR 28-days prior to completion of 5-year (non HSMP JR). 1) I entered UK in Oct-2002 had my student visa till 30-Jan-2006. 2) Got my WP in 22-Dec-2005, and visa stamped on 06-Jan-2006. 3) Started working from 16-Jan-2006. Since technically, I could have started wor...

It would be really helpful to see what he says, yes please keep a copy just incase for new MP.

Thanks for the link I found the following which states not more than six months. "there have been longer absences abroad, provided the absences were for compelling grounds either of a compassionate nature or for reasons related to the applicant's employment or business in the United Kingdom. No...

Hi, I have been looking at the guidance notes and the form for ILR application for 5-years working category. I can't see the maximum days in a year or period of 5-years out of country in guidance notes. I have heard that the maximum total days allowed is about 180, however can't see it anywhere on B...