Thanks for the reply everyone, I am still unsure if I can apply for ILR because of the 70 day absence period when I was employed by the same employer but not paid in UK. Any suggestions for good solicitors would be very much appreciated. Thanks, I cannot plan an Aug ILR application as my current tie...

Hi,
Can someone please confirm if the above mentioned absence period can be ignored?

Thanks,

Hi Guru, I cannot plan an Aug ILR application as my current tier 1 expires in June! I came back to UK by taking leave from my current employer, the main reason was because I wanted to get Tier 1 visa stamped on my passport as I had already received the hsmp letter of approval. So when I was back in ...

Hi, Well it is obvious, but I wanted to know if the break in my stay can be ignored.I was away for 60 days from Uk and was not paid in UK payroll as my assignment was complete. During these 70 days I was on a work permit and not sure if this absence can be ignored- This is the main question I have. ...

Thanks for the response purplepple.
Sorry does that mean I am still eligible?
Also what about the break when I had to go to India for 3 months- can that absence period be ignored?

Hi guru,
It would be great if you could let me know ur feedback based on the above info..

Thanks very much!

Hi Guru.. Thanks very much for ur message, please find answers in response to your queries: date of wp visa stamp :03/01/2007 date of uk entry on wp visa: 06/01/2007 date of wp visa expiry:19/11/2008 date of t1 visa issue (if in uk) 10/09/2008 above t1 expiry:09/09/2011 date you went to india:20/04/...

Hi, Can somebody please give a feedback on my above query.

Thanks very much in advance.
J

ILR complicated case, please let me know if I am eligible or not. I came to Uk on a work permit in Jan 2007 and then shifted to Tier 1 in Sep 2008.Before changing my visa I had to go to India for 3 months as my assignment in uk had completed. I came back within the 180 days period and applied for my...

Thanks for ur reply.If I get an annual leave letter from my company, that should be fine right?

Following from my query above, please see below my absence dates, In year 5 I had a work permit and then I switched to Tier 1. During this period I was away from Uk for 75 days which is well below the threshold. Do I have to give a reason for this? Year From To Days absent Visa Year 1 02-Mar-13 01-M...

Questoion In regards to the Maximum absences from the UK (economic migrants) clause(No more than 180 whole days absence are allowed in any of the five years), do I have to show any evidence if I was absent from Uk for less than 180 days? Please note that my qualifying period is 2 years in Work permi...

Thanks for your answers. Just one last question,in regards to the Maximum absences from the UK (economic migrants) clause(No more than 180 whole days absence are allowed in any of the five years), do I have to show any evidence if I was absent from Uk for less than 180 days? Please note that my qual...

Hi everyone, I am currently on Tier 1 General Migrant Visa and going to apply for ILR with 2 dependents and have the below queries: 1. I have already completed 5 years in the UK. Arrived Uk in 2007, 2007 to 2008 on work permit and 2008 till date on Tier 1 General Migrant. My current leave expires in...

Hi RonJOHN, I can understand your position, but dont worry as they will contact you. Just make sure you are always reachable on the phone number you gave in the form. In my case I had made my application on 16th march and they contacted me on 7th april, so I would say you will have to wait. Hopefull...

Hi everyone, I thought I should let you all know the outcome of my application. After a loong wait, I received my approval letter and docs today, still waiting for the brn, hoepfully soon! Just to let you know guys incase if you come across this problem in future: Mine was online card payment, and f...

Hi all, just to let you all know my wife's parents have been successfully granted visa for 6 months. So which does answer my question.. "Yes Tier 1 dependents can invite their family members." Thanks Vinny for your help @sunilkp..it should not be a problem,, my wife's parents got their vis...

You are right.. it does not say anywhere, so it should be fine. Well I am going to apply and will let you know guys.

Thanks Vinny.. I could not find it anywhere in the link you posted. The link just says what the visitors need to do.. but it does not say anywhere that a dependent can invite?
Are you sure.. sorry for askin again?

Hi, I am on Tier 1 and my wife is on Tier 1 Dependent. Is it ok if my wife can invite (& sponsor) her parents to visit UK? She is working full time and has got all supporting docs to sponsore their visit? Please let me know if Tier 1 Dependents can invite parents & sponsor their visit? Thank...

Hi guys.. Just to add to this topic. It is exactly the same case for me and my wife who is pregnant. I was not getting any dates for biom together, hence booked it individually and we got it in end of may. When I spoke to telephone booking they had told me that the next available date might be in Ju...

Hi, I made my Tier 1 Extension Application+my dependent 2 weeks ago, and I did received the acknowledgement letter last week. However I have just found out from my bank that the fee charges was denied by them due to some issue. Is there a way I can contact them and ask them to charge the fees againf...

thanks very much everyone.

My Tier 1 is from Sep 2008 to Sep 2011, so it expires in Sep next year.. can I apply for renewal now or is too early? Do I have to give any reason? Thanks Jd. Why do you want to apply so early? The ans to your question is yes you can apply, you don't have to give any reason, however they would only...

My Tier 1 is from Sep 2008 to Sep 2011, so it expires in Sep next year.. can I apply for renewal now or is too early? Do I have to give any reason?

Thanks
Jd.