Before anything else, please do not argue and try to byte on each other's asses on their faults and mistakes. Please do not clog this topic with useless replies. Please !!! Okay lads. I think we have had a very good review from all senior personnel in this forum. I think "thelionking" and...

Instead of infighting can we please agree on the next steps....as time is of the essence...

thanks push, appologies for my duplicate reply to you in the other thread, was just trying to make a point ... now coming to the petition: have just spoken to a friend of mine, who is a partner at one of the top ten city law firms (no, they are not drafting it for us for free). his advise is as fol...

I know I am not offering to write the petition myself but the current draft does not seem to be appropriately worded. You yourself seem to be accepting that some of the changes do (or might) apply to the existing visa holders. HO hasn't said anything about the changes to Extensions and therefore th...

I think it's definitely a good start being one of the first versions! I would review the use of the word "Radical", it's perhaps a bit overused in the letter, and I'm not convinced it's necessary the best choice for the message. When are we intending to submit this petition? and how are w...

if the key concern is repitition then please point out the points that need changing, and i will put another draft soon.

i totally agree that we should put something out asap rather than waiting, being proactive is the best approach.

Here is the first draft of the petition. PLEASE REFER TO THE E-PETITION THREAD....as we will make all changes to this there. Thanks. Dear Sir/Madam, 1. We the undersigned are writing to you with regards to upcoming changes being considered to Tier 1 extensions and settlement criteria those currentl...

Dear Sir/Madam, 1. We the undersigned are writing to you with regards to upcoming changes being considered to Tier 1 extensions and settlement criteria those currently onshore in the United Kingdom. 2. We understand that Home Office is determined to reform the immigration system and completely clos...

Guys remember it's a petition If anybody knows or have any lawyer in their friendship circle who could draft the petetion in such a tone that it shall carry a request as well as something between the lines to convey our message in letter and spirit with some weight to be considered or atleast be ke...

My Extension is due in April 2012, but frankly I am appaled at the Home Office Behaviour with recent rules changes....(i.e. they can do anything in future).... Even though I am 1.5 years away, if I am elidgible, should I apply for an extension now or basically spend the next year and half thinking t...