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by innocentdevil
Wed Jan 09, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: FLR (M) or tier 1 General dependant
Replies: 7
Views: 1095

Re: FLR (M) or tier 1 General dependant

Hil all, apologies but am a bit confused and i hear different stories. can pple with such experiences or knowldege please advise. My question is i am confused on which application my husband should go for. my details : me (Main applicant) currently on tier 1 general and visa runs out 22nd jan 2013 ...
by innocentdevil
Wed Jan 09, 2013 5:16 pm
Forum: Claiming Benefits
Topic: Need help for Tax Credit
Replies: 4
Views: 1455

there is a confusion here. As far as I know, if you are working and have an NI and if you a partner i.e: wife who doesn't have an NI number and he/she does NOT work then as per rules you have to apply for Tax Credits jointly but the partner not having NI number should not cause any delays or issues ...
by innocentdevil
Wed Jan 09, 2013 4:55 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: OLD FLR(M) waiting times Thread
Replies: 4381
Views: 840921

i think i should start adding to this thread. I applied for wife's FLR(M) application by post. Timelines as follow: Application FLR(M) Posted: 4th November 2012 Acknowledgement: 26 November 2012 Just rang them today to find out where the heck is biometrics invitation letter and been told it hasn't b...
by innocentdevil
Mon Jan 07, 2013 2:20 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Is getting arrested - affecting the ILR
Replies: 14
Views: 3772

i had a friend who was in exact similar situation as yours. He got his ILR on 20th of Dec 2012
by innocentdevil
Mon Jan 07, 2013 2:18 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Dependants - FLR M questions
Replies: 14
Views: 784

as he came before july 2012, you as a sponsor don't need to meet NEW financial requirement but you do have to meet Maintenance Fund criteria along with the rest i.e: english language etc
by innocentdevil
Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:11 am
Forum: Claiming Benefits
Topic: Tax Credits
Replies: 36
Views: 8027

innocentdevil, given we are talking here about a joint claim, so both are applying, not sure I understand your comment. John, If I understand it correctly, in case of a married couple, like in my case, I have applied for Tax Credits but on the form, it asks for Wife's details which I have to provid...
by innocentdevil
Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:45 pm
Forum: Claiming Benefits
Topic: Tax Credits
Replies: 36
Views: 8027

15 weeks and still waiting....... One manager had promised me that everything would be sorted by 24/12 but suprise suprise it aint. Took me less time to get a visa for my husband! Whole thing is just a joke IMO ,,Have your husband recieved NI number ? I suppose without NI number of both parteners H...
by innocentdevil
Mon Dec 24, 2012 11:49 am
Forum: Claiming Benefits
Topic: child tax credit help plz
Replies: 4
Views: 1351

when I applied for Child Benefit. I didn't have my BRP on me so just sent them the original letter and they accepted it.
by innocentdevil
Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:54 am
Forum: Claiming Benefits
Topic: Tax Credits
Replies: 36
Views: 8027

I want to ask you that if my wife gets NI number, she can call HMRC and provide them NINO straightway As said before, of course, once the NINO is known, tell the Tax Credits office. innocentdevil, don't hesitate to involve your MP. But of course appreciate that even MPs are entitled to a Christmas ...
by innocentdevil
Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: Claiming Benefits
Topic: Tax Credits
Replies: 36
Views: 8027

i am in a similar position here. HMRC are an absolute farce. I applied for WTC and rung them up last week since its been over 2 months and they said they are progressing it and doing some checks, i do not know what kind of checks. upon asking how long would it take to get a decision, the lady on the...
by innocentdevil
Thu Dec 20, 2012 9:39 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Does the Spouse needs ESOL test if applying for FLR(M)?
Replies: 11
Views: 1208

Re: Does the Spouse needs ESOL test if applying for FLR(M)?

Hi I am looking to apply for my ILR in Jan 2013. My wife has been in UK with me for past 14 months. Now I understand she cannot apply for the ILR same time as me due to her stay duration being less than 2 years. I have two questions. 1. Does she need to pass the ESOL test prior to applying as my de...
by innocentdevil
Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: HR refused to provide my absence period. Urgent please help
Replies: 13
Views: 2164

only 42 days. there isn't any need to ask for that.
by innocentdevil
Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:48 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: does simple police caution will effect ILR under new rules
Replies: 34
Views: 11755

feel for people who are to go through this yet
by innocentdevil
Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:11 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: does simple police caution will effect ILR under new rules
Replies: 34
Views: 11755

thats a bit harsh isn't it
by innocentdevil
Wed Dec 19, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Ilr set(m) 3 years waiting HELL!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 2100

you are not telling about the whole situation here. You need to write in detail about whole process and provide us with dates you contacted them.
by innocentdevil
Tue Dec 18, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR Refused!
Replies: 10
Views: 2751

you need to ask them for the letter which they alleged you sent whenever it happened.
by innocentdevil
Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:37 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Ilr set(m) 3 years waiting HELL!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 2100

me thinks theres more to it than just an ILR application. Explain in full details from 3 years ago what happened and when did you apply and what docs did you submit?
by innocentdevil
Mon Dec 17, 2012 2:22 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Ilr set(m) 3 years waiting HELL!!!
Replies: 23
Views: 2100

3 years cannot be right. something is wrong somewhere.
by innocentdevil
Fri Dec 14, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Redundancy and ILR
Replies: 4
Views: 487

as far as I know, lets assume if you werent employed for couple of years but you score enough points in last 12 months (even months salary is enough to get you points) then I cannot see any issue.
by innocentdevil
Fri Dec 14, 2012 2:55 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Does the Spouse needs ESOL test if applying for FLR(M)?
Replies: 11
Views: 1208

Re: Does the Spouse needs ESOL test if applying for FLR(M)?

Hi I am looking to apply for my ILR in Jan 2013. My wife has been in UK with me for past 14 months. Now I understand she cannot apply for the ILR same time as me due to her stay duration being less than 2 years. I have two questions. 1. Does she need to pass the ESOL test prior to applying as my de...
by innocentdevil
Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:30 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: What do we do after 6 months of wait????
Replies: 2
Views: 608

time to contact your MP then. that may help a bit.
by innocentdevil
Thu Dec 13, 2012 4:49 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: confusion over my wife's status..
Replies: 5
Views: 550

nothing confusing about it. If your wife has not completed 2 years with you, then extend his visa using form FLR(M) and then when the 2 years are completed apply for ILR. don't forget you need Spouse Test for FLR(M) and if she joined you in july 2011 then there is no financial requirement. hope this...
by innocentdevil
Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:14 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Ukba reply
Replies: 4
Views: 953

when did your wife join you, was it before or after 9 jul 12
by innocentdevil
Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:42 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR Dependant - FLR (M)
Replies: 8
Views: 853

Hi all, pls help out. Filling form FLR (M) and a bit confused. My hubby came in less than 2 yrs ago (Exactly July 2011) as dependant on tier 1 general, hence not due for ILR. Based on section 7A below (Pls see extract from the form), are we to meet the financial requirement of £18,000 salary for ap...
by innocentdevil
Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:10 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR Dependant - FLR (M)
Replies: 8
Views: 853

should be fine.