I was issued a spouse visa which from 10/January/2012 to 10/April/2014, I entered the UK on 15/March/2012. I am absent from the UK for almost one year, as I was pregnant in the UK and leave the UK for giving the birth to my son in the hometown. My questions is: 1. As I was nearly one year outside th...

I see, thank you for your kind help. all the best May I ask that why do you think by post via SCS or PEO is better than by person. I am thinking if we are applying by person, we can talk to the casework to explain in detail. Thanks Thanks, I just check Immigration Directorate Instructions, Chapter 8...

May I ask that why do you think by post via SCS or PEO is better than by person. I am thinking if we are applying by person, we can talk to the casework to explain in detail. Thanks Thanks, I just check Immigration Directorate Instructions, Chapter 8 4.6. Absences from UK during probationary period ...

Thanks, I just check Immigration Directorate Instructions, Chapter 8 4.6. Absences from UK during probationary period There is no specific requirement in the Rules that the entire probationary period must be spent in the United Kingdom. For example, where an applicant has spent a limited period outs...

If you second child were born in the UK after you grant ILR, he/she has British Nationality. Otherwise, not. According to the rule 287(a) (iv) there will be adequate accommodation for the parties and any dependants without recourse to public funds in accommodation which they own or occupy exclusivel...

Thank you for replying. Yes, I am by descent, what does mean by heading back and KOLL? The probationary period under the old rules is 2 years. You can have a limited time outside the UK for good reasons, giving Birth would likely be a good reason due to cultural and family reasons. You can apply to ...

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Dear helper, my situation is, my wife come to the UK with spouse visa ( old rule ) on April 2012, stay in the UK for six month, and then leave the UK and back to home country for giving the birth. My son were born on Dec 2012. My wife and baby will come to the UK soon. I am student and no family in ...

cricinfo wrote:Yes your child will be British by birth. S/He will be british by descent rather than by otherwise though. You can apply passport for your child in british consulate in china.

sushdmehta wrote:Applying for British passport overseas

Thank You indeed!

Hi, I am a British Citizen through naturalisation. My wife is Chinese Passport holder.

If my child born in China, will the child be entitled to Bristish Passport at Birth?

What is the process of applying for BP?

Thank you

congratulations Oluwa, enjoy your new life in UK

hi oluwa112,

I suggest you call sheffield complaint office 0114 207 2966 if you want to know which office is going to consider with your application. I called last week after 14 weeks waiging time, they told me my application is at liverpool.

wunder wrote:Call Sheffield office and ask?

yes, allow to call after 14 weeks.

Hello everyone, My ILR 10 years application(not straight forward case, lost passport) has been sent for 3 monthes. I called the Sheffield office today, but the lady told me that my case is sent to liverpool, I should contact them. My Question: Why My ILR application is at Liverpool or at Sheffield? ...

Danbrix wrote:05/11.

Date of application is the date of postage which is the postmark on the envelope.

For more information see also Section 34G of here.

Dear Danbrix, Thank you for your help indeed. your link is very helpful.

Hi, I sent my ILR set(o) form on 05/11/2009 by special delivery, payment taken from bank on 17/11/2009, ACK letter states on 16/11/2009.

Where should I start to count my 14 weeks waiting time?

16/11 or 05/11 ??

foxy wrote:Add me to this waiting list :s

SET O Long Residence ILR

Sent 24/08/09
Ack received 26/08/09
Payment gone through 26/08/09

Now waiting.

Called in December 2009 for an update, was told to wait another 2 months, then call again. No other details given.

have you contacted your MP?

I've just heart from my solicitor that another of his client a japanese guy just received his ILR on the base of 10 years long residence he sent the application: 2 October 2009 received ILR: 18 January 2010 that means there is no such a queue, HO just completes the applications randomly, no queue b...