Not all solicitors are competent in the work they do. Likewise, UKBA staff is known to offer incorrect and /or out-of-date advice. If you believe that a document (Statement of changes in immigration rules) tabled in the parliament is not worth trusting, and one should trust solicitors that you have...

According to the lawyer I contacted he advised that the current proposed changes is for only Point based system i.e Tier 1 and Tier 2. and not to workpermit holders. Ask your lawyer to read this: Indefinite leave to remain for a work permit holder 134. Indefinite leave to remain may be granted on a...

Hi, Since there is a lot of confusion regarding the "Income requirement" for WP holders to meet the ILR requirement. Want to clarify what would be the likely step if an application is rejected based on the new rules for "Income Requirement" - Do I have the option of challenging t...

Dear sushdmehta, I looked again and again to the draft instructions "Draft guidance (settlement) from 6 April 2011" It does not mention the Closed employment Categories at all ,It only only mention the rules about Tire1,Tire2 etc But excluded Closed Categories , that means Home office is ...

Dear sushdmehta, I looked again and again to the draft instructions "Draft guidance (settlement) from 6 April 2011" It does not mention the Closed employment Categories at all ,It only only mention the rules about Tire1,Tire2 etc But excluded Closed Categories , that means Home office is ...

There is no reference in the statement of changes to immigration rules to suggest that these (new) rules may not apply to you .. because you are an existing migrant and these (new) rules will only apply to new migrants entering the system on/after 06-Apr-11. So, unless you are eligible to apply for...

Accept the new job offer, start working in the new poisition and apply for settlement then. My Visa expires on 2nd May, while I can apply for the settlement only after 16th Apr ( as I entered UK on 14th May 2006). So if I need to continue, I either need to apply for ILR or get my sponsor to extend ...

Ho w do you know you are not eligible as per the Code of practise.I think you're on 5Yr WP so it shouldn't be an issue. Any how wait for the experts comments. I was eligible to apply for my ILR on 16th Apr. But as per the recent changes announced there is a requirement for minimum salary as per the...

Hi, I have been in UK since May 2006 on a Work Permit( intra company Transfer). I have been with the same employer since last 5 yrs. I was eligible to apply for my ILR on 16th Apr. But as per the recent changes announced there is a requirement for minimum salary as per the Codes of practise. I don't...