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by Rain
Sat Jul 12, 2014 7:40 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9629
Views: 2175000

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Hi Please help. Will advice line guys put ne through to Liverpool office on a Saturday? Do 0845 numbers work on Saturdays? Can we go to Liverpool office today and be able to speak to a real person who knows progress of application.I have only been speaking to 0300 advice line who can only take messa...
by Rain
Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Liverpool passport office
Replies: 2
Views: 308

Liverpool passport office

Any email address/ fax /phone number for Liverpool office , please
by Rain
Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:25 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9629
Views: 2175000

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Application Timeline Passport for: Adult Application Type: New Method of application: Postal Date of application: 6/6/14 Date application received by IPS: 10/6/14 Date of return of documents: Still waiting Date of receipt of interview letter: Still waiting Date of Passport Appointment: Still waiting...
by Rain
Mon Nov 25, 2013 11:01 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Does your degree meet the B1 requirement?
Replies: 164
Views: 28474

For BC NARIC comparability for bachelors + letter from uni is enough as per 2.2 (a) section v. People have posted emails from HO confirming this.Whats the confusion ?
by Rain
Sun Nov 24, 2013 9:13 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: New KoLL & NARIC , Contradiction or Confusion , Please h
Replies: 8
Views: 753

New KoLL & NARIC , Contradiction or Confusion , Please h

Hi all My wife will be applying for BC soon. She has a Mechanical Engineering degree from Pakistan, taught in English. We have NARIC compatibility certificate which certifies its equivalence to UK Bachelor's however it doesn't say anything about Medium of teaching was English. Do we need to apply fo...
by Rain
Wed Nov 20, 2013 1:05 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Kowledge of language for British Citizen's spouse
Replies: 1
Views: 323

Kowledge of language for British Citizen's spouse

Hi I am a British Citizen.My Pakistani wife has ILR from 4 years.She has passed Life in the UK test.Does she need English Language Qualification of B1 or above to apply for naturalisation.Or she is exempt being spouse of BC?New rules came in after 28th October, 2013. Thanks "You can demonstrate...
by Rain
Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:02 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British National's spouse "family member" stamp
Replies: 3
Views: 713

Thanks a lot linkers , I have read all that but on France schengen visa website it clearly mentions that Please note the the exact words "Family Member of an EEA national" must be written on your residency card and that the quality of simply "being" a family member of an EEA nati...
by Rain
Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:50 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British National's spouse "family member" stamp
Replies: 3
Views: 713

British National's spouse "family member" stamp

Hi I am British , my wife is Pakistani (ILR) . We are planning to go France.Instead of applying schengen visa , 1) How can we get a "family member of EEA national" stamp on her passport? 2) What form to fill in ? 3) Can we apply in person as a same day service any where in the UK? Thanks i...
by Rain
Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:05 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Can we save those £850 . Please help....
Replies: 4
Views: 1445

Can we save those £850 . Please help....

Hi All I need some help. I was on work permit from sept 2004 to sept 2009.Got ILR in Sept 2009 so I can apply for British Nationality anytime after Sept 2010.My question is My wife came to UK, as my dependent, in Jan 2008. Can we apply together in January 2011 ( She will be here from 3 years ,myself...
by Rain
Wed May 12, 2010 10:58 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: ECO overturns refusal decison at ABUDHABI .what next ? help
Replies: 8
Views: 4306

Thanks a lot Batley Khan 2) How long this email is valid for ? Gerry fedex guy said "you have to apply within 30 days" and a immigration consultant said "you can apply with in 90 days" ? Is there anything on UKBA website about this? Dont know what you mean by this but if you are ...
by Rain
Tue May 11, 2010 9:30 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: ECO overturns refusal decison at ABUDHABI .what next ? help
Replies: 8
Views: 4306

ECO overturns refusal decison at ABUDHABI .what next ? help

Dear All My mother's family visit visa was refused in Feb 2010. We appealed against it and in Feb 2010.I received this email from Abu Dhabi . Dear Sir/Madam, With reference to your application for entry clearance, please call at your nearest Gerry's International Visa Application Centre's call centr...
by Rain
Thu Feb 11, 2010 10:54 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Unfair decision of ECO ? how to speed up process ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1107

any help is highly appreciated . please
by Rain
Wed Feb 10, 2010 5:44 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Unfair decision of ECO ? how to speed up process ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1107

Unfair decision of ECO ? how to speed up process ?

Hello all We are expecting our first baby in 6 weeks time ! My mother who is a Pakistani National applied for a family visit visa to visit us on this joyous occasion as this is her first grand child also. That visa has been refused on the grounds which are irrelevant and incorrect. The refusal lette...
by Rain
Sun Feb 07, 2010 10:34 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Family visit refusal(human rights and family life rights??)
Replies: 4
Views: 1440

I am appealing on the grounds that the decision made by the ECO was not in accordance with paragraph 41 with the Immigration Rules
Is that correct ??
by Rain
Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:50 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Family visit refusal(human rights and family life rights??)
Replies: 4
Views: 1440

Family visit refusal(human rights and family life rights??)

I am appealing on the grounds that the decision made by the ECO was not in accordance with paragraph 41 with the Immigration Rules and it has breached my human rights and family life rights. Is that correct if I am appealing against a family visit visa refusal by my mother to visit us to be present...
by Rain
Mon Jan 25, 2010 4:43 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: 15 working days and no Visa from Islamabad ??
Replies: 5
Views: 1309

15 working days and no Visa from Islamabad ??

Hello all My mother applied for a family visit visa on 4th of January.2010.It is a straight forward application,as far as I understand. I am sponsoring entire trip, I own the house, have ILR , annual pay of £30k and funds available of 10k. My mother has every reason to go back, my younger brother a...
by Rain
Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:35 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Home Office's 'Blatant discrimination' against Pakistanis
Replies: 55
Views: 7686

@meats Why don't you have a read through the threads by the Indians and see what additional information they give? No, instead you're quite happy to whip out the race card like usual when something doesn't go your way. I thought you knew the holygrail of additional information ! honestly i am not pl...
by Rain
Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:22 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Home Office's 'Blatant discrimination' against Pakistanis
Replies: 55
Views: 7686

@meats no evidence was provided showing that there was a genuine reason to return home. What is a sufficent evidence which can prove this .The evidence which other nations give and Pakistanis don't.... 14% Indian visit visa rejected and 41 % Pakistani .. What is that evidence which indians provide a...
by Rain
Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:14 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: No new Application within 6 months of rejection of visit vis
Replies: 5
Views: 1370

ECO Statement of Refusal: I am satisfied that you meet the requirements of paragraph 41 of immigration rules except for the following: The onus is on you to qualify for entry clearance in your own right. You have stated on your application form that you have no employment or studies, you have no inc...
by Rain
Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:27 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Home Office's 'Blatant discrimination' against Pakistanis
Replies: 55
Views: 7686

high aimer count me in .
My mothers visa rejected 2 days ago !! for NO logical reason
by Rain
Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:19 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: No new Application within 6 months of rejection of visit vis
Replies: 5
Views: 1370

No new Application within 6 months of rejection of visit vis

Is their a rule that you cannot apply again for a family visit visa if your visa has been rejected in last 6 months??? My mother visit visa was rejected and it will take long time for an appeal.We want it urgent so can she apply for a new visa now OR do we have to wait for 6 months before we can app...
by Rain
Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:31 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Family visitor rejected visa Islamabad ,plzz help
Replies: 3
Views: 1279

We gave 1) My payslips 2) My P60s 3) Council Letter of homeownership 4) Bank statements ECO is not satisfied about section 1 and 2 paragraph 41 of immigration rules which are (i) is genuinely seeking entry as a general visitor for a limited period as stated by him, not exceeding 6 months or not exce...
by Rain
Thu Dec 10, 2009 8:48 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Family visitor rejected visa Islamabad ,plzz help
Replies: 3
Views: 1279

Family visitor rejected visa Islamabad ,plzz help

Hello all . My mother got visa rejection letter yesterday. the reason ECO gave was "I am satisfied that you meet the requirements of paragraph 41 of immigration rules except for the following: The onus is on you to qualify for entry clearance in your own right. You have stated on your applicati...
by Rain
Thu Dec 03, 2009 7:12 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Your application is ready for collection @GerryFedex ISL,PK
Replies: 3
Views: 3487

Your application is ready for collection @GerryFedex ISL,PK

Hello All Family Visit Visa applied on 16/11/09 @Islamabad Online Tracking Stautus till 26/11/09= Application Forwarded to Islamabad OC on On 26/11/09 Status changed to Your application is ready for collection; please visit the UK Visa Application Centre where you submitted your visa application to ...
by Rain
Sat Oct 17, 2009 3:45 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Visit Visa for parents
Replies: 7
Views: 1801

ThanX batleykhan . your answers have helped me also . venga_pal , my situation is very very similar to you. only difference is our baby is due in March :D Batleykhan , can you send me that letter also please. I am sending my email id to you.