I am not an immigration law expert and would defer to the expertise on this forum. But on a common sense basis: Do you/your lawyer believe you have a strong case for appeal? In which case why the need to withdraw? If you formally withdraw the appeal, what leave do you have to remain in the UK? If yo...
Thank you for your thoughts. The IO had no grounds and did not find any material (as there wasn't any to find) after two interviews, speaking to the client and searching his bags and person. On removal, My friend was told his visa continues to be valid explicitly when he asked. But he does not inten...
I presume you lodged an appeal to buy time to consider your options, and do not hold much confidence that the appeal itself with generate a positive outcome. If you now have an application ready that you're satisfied will meet your desired outcome, you can withdraw your appeal formally before making...
I am writing to seek expert guidance on a very difficult ordeal a friend of mine has been put through: He is permanently resident in Germany but with an Indian passport, has just had a terrible ordeal with the UK Visa & Immigration Agency at Gatwick. On arrival, he met a very rude ECO at the des...
I am not sure what's going on - quite clear the OCI process is very different in UK, US, Australia - each of these high commissions appear to deviate from the norm with their document requirements, number of copies requested of applications etc. what is uniform is the poor service from VFS who have ...
Yes there is a U-sticker on the passports. We have finally got our British Passports returned (with U-sticker affixed), and the OCI booklets. Have to say response from the CGI Birmingham was excellent (on email, within 10 hours or less) They followed up our requests for information and action with t...
Thank you for your suggestion. To my surprise, the document has been despatched from Delhi to Birmingham the next day (not incurring the several days delay many forum members have been reporting) so I expect to visit VFS Birmingham this week when it arrives. I hope it will then take 2-3 days to be a...
I called and sent several emails to VFS London and Birmingham and got stock responses that any applicant would know, no factual information or clarity. At 8 weeks, I called and sent emails to HCI London and CGI Birmingham who very very professional and responsive. No apologies per se but 1. my origi...
I applied for an OCI card on the 24th April 2015 at the VFS Birmingham for self and family (spouse an two children under 12) It was a straightforward process and there was no issue. Now 7 weeks later, I have not received my original documents back; and the online enquiry shows 'Under Process' VFS he...
The UK Government has announced on 10 June that it intends to tighten rules on non-EU skilled migrants - these focus on Tier 2 (General) and Tier 2 (ICT) routes. David Cameron has advised the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) of some of its proposals for further consideration. Noticed that there is...
Application Method to HCI: VFS/Birmingham Application Posted On: 24-04-2015 (2 adults + 2 children) Registration Status at Mission: LONDON Alert Message Dispatched Received: 27-04-2015 Date Of Acknowledgement (on website): 28-04-2015 Originals Received: NOT RECEIVED Documents Printing Status PROCES...
The UKVI respond to clear instructions, especially where backed up by a CC to your local MP. AFTER I was granted the correct visa, I wrote to the same team to regularise the gap citing that I needed this letter during application for ILR to show there was no gap is visa conditions since XXXX (year)...
What is the official application date for British Citizenship? I believe it is different from PBS applications (that tend to be post-stamped date) I applied for BC on 23-Oct-13 via NCS, advised the NCS officer i had been out of the country between 06-08 Nov 2008 so i hoped the application would be ...
Application Timeline Eligibility criteria: 2 years HSMP + 3 years Tier 1 + 1 year ILR Method of application: NCS Warwick Date of application: 23/09/2013 Date of receipt by UKBA: 25/09/2013 Date of debit of fees: 08/10/2013 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 12/10/2013 Date of receipt of approval: ...
I am writing to request some advice for my wife's AN1 application made alongwith my AN1 and our daughter's/MN1 applications We are a single-income household [paying the additional rate of Income Tax] for several years. In the last 18 months, my wife has started a small online venture that has made a...
My son has previously held an Indian passport [though born in the UK] but is now a BC. If both parents hold BC and are eligible for OCI, can he also apply for OCI card or must he apply for a PIO card only?
Can my minor daughter who has ILR for over 12 months (born in India in 2002) proceed to British citizenship in her own right or must one or both parents be British / apply
both of us, her parents, with ILR over 18 months have not decided if we want BC at this time but we are ok for her to get BC.
If both parents have ILR but do not wish to become BC at this time, can my daughter born in India, now with ILR in her own right for over 12 months, proceed to BC? It was suggested to me she can't until at least one parent gains BC. [This is un-related to my son who has now received his British Pass...
Passport for: Minor Application Type: First child passport (after registration) Method of application: Fast Track Date of application: 26 June 13 Date application received by IPS: 26 June 13 Date of return of documents: 28 June 13 Date of receipt of interview letter: Not required for minor Date of P...
Thank you, Jambo. Much appreciated as always and advice noted.
Have the new HO branded passport guidance leaflet which on page 13 has a big X on the column titled Full Birth or Adoption Certificate. In any case will take it along. Thank you
Perhaps I should clarify that according to the passport guidance leaflets, the following documents are not required for a child passport for Child born in UK IN 2006. Acquired BC in 2012 when parents acquired ILR. Full birth certificate Parents passports and immigration history My wife has just said...
I am taking the following documents to the Fast Track appointment for 1st child passport for my son (previously on ILR, then registered section 1(3) Completed Application Form - countersigned 2 photographs - one countersigned Original child passport showing immigration history Full birth certificat...
Again, with respect, Your multiple posts are off topic and unhelpful.
You may be surprised to know I understood you the first time. You don't need to spend valuable Sage time preaching to the converted. Good night
