Back in 2005 when I renewed by Indian Passport, the consulate returned the old passport to me with the corners clipped and no stamp inside either. I haven't had any issue when using the expired passport for old visas etc. Not sure its the same, but the old passport is invalid too... so, you're proba...

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs Tier1 + 1 yr ILR Method of application: NCS (Hackney, London) Date of application: 22 Aug 2012 Received by UKBA: 25 Aug 2012 Date of debit of fees: don't remember Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15 Oct 2012 Date of receipt of approval: 18 Oct 2012 Date of Ceremony : 16...

Hi, I'm new to this board, so bear with me if I ramble a bit. I applied for ILR in person today at the Croydon PEO. They took 45 minutes to consider the application and then told me that further enquiries need to be made and to expect my passport and documents back by post. Not only did I pay more f...