Hi,

Many thanks for your response.

Do I need a letter from employer confirming absence from UK?

I have been in my current job since Jun 2009. Does it mean that I need to get letters from both current and previous employers? Is there any template available for such a letter?

Regards,

Ankur

After publishing this query, I found useful information on the following link: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working/tier1/general/settlement/ During the continuous residence period, you cannot be outside the UK for more than 180 days in any 12 consecutive months. The above sta...

Hi, I am applying for ILR in person on 30 Jan. My consecutive periods are: Year 1 - 30 Jan 2013 to 29 Jan 2012 - 12 days absence Year 2 - 30 Jan 2012 to 29 Jan 2011 - 31 days absence Year 3 - 30 Jan 2011 to 29 Jan 2010 - 36 days absence Year 4 - 30 Jan 2010 to 29 Jan 2009 - 32 days absence Year 5 - ...

Thanks for your advice.

I have outlined the steps to book an appointment below:
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=121241

Hope it helps.

Cheers

Ankur

I have managed to successfully book an appointment after refining the guidance given by others in the forum and other places. Below are the steps taken by me. 1) Used Google Chrome 2) Opened the page where you enter the dates 3) Selected the 42nd date from the date I was applying in both the From an...

Hi, I have finally managed to book ILR premium service appointment after significant effort based on the guidance provided in the forum (many thanks for that). I am applying for settlement for myself and one dependent (my wife) and planning to register my four month old son as British citizen after ...

Hi,

To clarify, my query was regarding British Citizenship and NOT about ILR. I would like to know the timescales for the registration and obtaining passport and if there is an option to expedite the process.

Regards,

Ankur

Hi,

Many thanks for answering my query.

How long does the process of registration and passport takes? The link you have provided states 3-6 months. Is there an option to expedite the process?

I am planning to travel soon after I get ILR.

Regards,

Ankur

Thanks for your response. I have looked on UKBA website and found the information on the below link useful: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/britishcitizenship/othernationality/Britishcitizenship/borninukorqualifyingterritory/ It clearly states that at the time of birth, parents must be legally set...

Hi, I am currently on Tier 1 General Migrant visa and my wife is on Tier 1 Dependant. We will be applying for ILR in Jan 2013. My child was born last week on 08 Aug. I would to know if it is possible to directly apply for British Citizenship for my child once we have obtained ILR. In the meantime, a...

I have been living in UK for 6 years as per below: Year 1 - Student Visa Year 2 - Work Visa under Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme (SEGS) Year 3 & 4 - HSMP Visa Year 5 onwards - Tier 1 (General) visa that will expire in Feb 2013 I would like to know if I am eligible to apply for ILR in F...

I would like to update the status of my application. Application resubmitted: 23 Jan (via Royal Mail special delivery) Application received by HO: 25 Jan Visa issued: 22 Feb Application received by me: 25 Feb Party: 26 Feb ;) Few tips to other applicants from my experience: - Double check your appli...

Hey Gautam, I re-applied last month and the payment got deducted soon after which means that they are going to consider the application. As per the Home Office website, my application should be considered this week. However, I have been nervous through the whole month and keeping my fingers crossed....

It looks like Home Office updated the time incorrectly on their website earlier as the latest update says: During the week commencing 8 February 2010, we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 15 January 2010. Please note that this timescale is a guideline only, and so...

Just thought of updating all the applicants including myself who submitted their applications in Jan 2010 for application processing times. During the week commencing 1 February 2010, we expect to be considering applications that were received on or before 29 January 2010. Please note that this time...

Thanks for the update guys!! I posted my application on 23 Jan that was received by Home Office on 25 Jan....and payment still not deducted!! I was very worried before reading your posts. Also, spoke to the contact center today and was advised that application flow is high and hence the delay. Cheer...

Hi,

Did you get answer to your query?

I am facing the same problem and resubmitted my application yesterday using the correct form.

Regards,

A.

Thanks for your reply.

Regards.

Hi Sunny,

I am in a similar situation like yours right now. Used the wrong version of tier 1 (general) application form.

I would like to know the overstay dates you mentioned in D17. Was it from the date your visa expired till the date you posted the application?

Regards,

A.

Hi vks,

Once again, many thanks for the prompt reply.

I have a doubt regarding answering a question in the form that asks 'if you have overstayed'?

As my visa has expired and I will be resubmitting the application, should I answer this question as yes?

Regards,

Ankur

Many thanks for your reply vks. I ordered the statements today in both Barclays and HSBC, they told me that it will be delivered in 5 working days. Also, went to the bank to request for the statements to post the application by Monday. But, unfortunately couldn't get 'exactly' what is needed by home...

Dear All, I applied for extension of my HSMP visa on 12 Dec 2009 by post, well before my visa expiry date of 09 Jan 2010. I got my visa application returned today on 15 Jan 2010 as invalid for the reason that I have used the wrong application form. On checking with the customer service center, I was...