Another conceptual question about extension of leave under 3C and proving how many days you overstayed: How do immigration officers check whether you overstayed more than 28 days or not when you try to enter UK. Obviously, if they just check my previous visa expiry date and exit stamp that would be ...

Thanks tall_funky. You made me worry though. What can go wrong if I overstay less than 28 days. Can they refuse my entrance if I back for Tier 2? not according to current laws I guess?

tall_funky: Tier 4 is for students as far as I know.. And, when you say 'full of risks', I don't see many risks except being an overstayer for a week or so which should not be a big problem I guess..

If they have a spare allocation, they should get CoS pretty easily, am I right?

If not, correct me if I am wrong, that's another process which they ask for exceptional allocation and Home Office does this monthly meeting to allocate those CoS.

Another question I have is: I might get a job now which can sponsor a Tier 2 for me. If that would happen, I would immediately go back to my home country and apply for entry clearance there. Reading about the new rules about Tier 2, when will those come into effect? Am I safe if I apply for entry cl...

shahzad80: Do you know if anyone applied for the same day service as an overstayer and succeed?

Thanks.

I see what you are saying. I should probably talk to solicitors if they have any success with this service for an overstayer. Thanks so much for the help.

I see...
There is also "Legal representatives' same-day service".
I might have a better chance with that one.. ?

Coming back to your reply on "They won't consider your application at the peo if you are an overstayer."

Do you know if this actually happened to someone or where does it say so?
Thanks.

Regarding my appeal with human rights ground:
I found this, section 94:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/41/section/94

Can you comment what this means for my case?

I don't want to make a fresh application now, because I can only do it by post now which will take 4-6 weeks and I will become overstayed more than 28 days if it is somehow rejected. If I submit the appeal now and then I will hunt for same day application-booking slots. If I get one I will withdraw ...

Thanks a lot for the responses. I am relieved that you both agree that my 3C is still continuing and I can appeal just to lengthen my stay legally. One question though: does my appeal have to make a lot of sense to be counted as a valid appeal? or will they consider it in any case? sushdmehta: you a...

I am not expecting to win the appeal on human rights grounds. I am just trying to understand if my 3C status is still in effect to prevent myself being overstayer and whether I can submit an appeal to extend my stay legally.

Greenie: I am under Tier 2 now. I submitted a FLR(O) before that expires.

I am just trying to comment on what I read, but I tend to agree with Greenie. My understanding is that: Technically, I have a right of appeal with a human rights claim. That appeal becomes successful or not is another issue and is related to what you (sushdmehta) are saying. Also, the refusal letter...

But the last point in section 88 says: (4) Subsection (2) does not prevent the bringing of an appeal on any or all of the grounds referred to in section 84(1)(b), (c) and (g). The letter says: You no longer have any right to stay in UK and unless you state other reasons to stay in country you must l...

Today I got the bad news. Application was refused saying that: "I was seeking to enter or remain in the United Kingdom for a purpose other than one for which entry or remaining is permitted in accordance with immigration rules." and then it says: "Your right to appeal this decision un...

Hi, question about when one becomes an overstayer? I applied right before my current visa expires which prevented me becoming an overstayer. But then, if it is rejected, do I start to become an overstayer from the date it was rejected? Or, if I appeal, can I still consider myself not become an overs...

Hey guys, any ideas for my dilemma? I think I am going to submit my application before my visa expires without the proof of my holiday pay (no payslip, no bank statement) and I will clearly state my situation in the cover letter to avoid getting a misrepresentation treatment. And then, I will submit...

Hello, I am going to apply for Tier 1 before my current Tier 2 expires (Jan 21st). I am planning to apply during the week Jan 16-21 as I will have my documents ready by then. Obviously, I don't want to be an overstayer so what is the effective application date? Is it the date I mail it or the date t...

Thanks for the response.
Any other opinions?

And, does anyone know a good immigration lawyer in London?

Hi guys, First post here but I have been reading a lot and it has been really helpful. I have a serious problem: I am under Tier 2 and it expires on Jan 21st. I am trying to switch to Tier 1 but I am 5 points short. I could complete my points with UK experience but I need GBP2000 more and here comes...