All visa routes can apply for ILR within 28 days of reaching 5 years in the UK. For PBS Dependents, the start of the qualifying period starts from the initial visa issue date. This information is all available on the UKVI website and guidance notes! Thanks CR001. So if a dependent's visa is expirin...
My main concern is with both options is that if we apply within 28 days of our current visa expiry, the processing time can be longer than 28 days and in case of negative outcome of any of our applications, we risk becoming overstayers? Are these options too risky? Should we leave plenty of time fo...
My main concern is with both options is that if we apply within 28 days of our current visa expiry, the processing time can be longer than 28 days and in case of negative outcome of any of our applications, we risk becoming overstayers? If you have submitted a valid application and while it's proce...
I'm not sure where did you get 3 years from; if you're applying as someone's dependant, you're usually getting the dependant visa for the duration of main visa holder; the fact itself that you applied for ILR doesn't give you the ability to extend your dependents' visa past your current leave date....
As you rightly pointed out, only TWO documents are submitted to get endorsement through this route, nothing else is required. The statement of guarantee is a key document and needs to address ALL the elements mentioned on the website, in accordance with the activities you do within the role in corr...
I thought some tips for those planning to apply for this route would be helpful. I reckon the available information for this type of visa can be confusing and sometimes ambiguous. In summary, I switched from Skilled Worker to Global Talent visa under Route 1, endorsed by the Royal Academy of Engine...
Re 3 year extension, yes you have to apply for 3 years and pay 3 years ihs. No ihs refund if they apply for ilr. Dear CR001, Based on my understanding of the process, I am considering the following options. Could you please let me know if there is any issue with any of these options: Context: [/u] ...
Also, I am traveling back to my home country for 1 month. I will most probably get Stage 1 Endorsement completed before I travel. Can I apply for Stage 2 of GTV while I am in my home country or do I have to wait until I return to the UK and then apply for Stage 2?
Dear CR001, Many thanks for your prompt response. It's very helpful. Just a couple of follow up questions: 1. I want to ensure that my GTV visa starts immediately after the expiry of my current Tier 2 visa. When should I apply for switching to GTV? A new visa will be a valid from date of approval. I...
Dear all, I am on my Tier 2 visa currently and I have three dependents. My 3-year visa expires in Oct 2023. i am considering switching to GTV and have the following questions: 1. I want to ensure that my GTV visa starts immediately after the expiry of my current Tier 2 visa. When should I apply for ...
Hi, I am currently in the UK on a 3-year Tier 2 visa which expires in Oct 2023. My dependents' visas expire at the same time. I have the following questions: 1. If I want my new visa to start AFTER my current Tier 2 visa expires, when should I and my dependents apply to switch to GTV? 2. What is the...
Hi, My Tier 2 visa is going to expire on 26/10/2023. I plan to travel to my home country in July and return to the UK in early September. My questions is: Should my UK visa be valid for a certain minimum duration (e.g., 3 months, 6 months etc.) before I can re-enter the UK or is it ok to re-enter an...
1. It depends what your employer chooses to do in terms of length of cos Many thanks for your prompt response, CR001. My employer will be happy to give me 2 years or 3 years CoS if I request them. The question was more about my eligibility for ILR. If I extend my visa for 2 years i.e. up to 26/10/2...
Hi, I got my Tier 2 visa on 26/10/2020. However, due to Covid-19, I arrived in the UK on 13/01/2021. My Tier 2 visa is going to expire on 26/10/2023. My questions are: 1. In order to be eligible for ILR, should I apply for extension of my visa for 2 years or 3 years? 2. If I apply for three years, b...
Hi, I and my family are on Tier 2 and PBS dependents visas respectively. My current Tier 2 visa expires on 27/10/2023. My visa was stamped on 27/10/2020 but I arrived in the UK on 13/01/2021. As I am approaching the renewal of my visa, I am weighing my options: Option 1: Switch to Global Talent Visa...
Visa category: 6 months standard visitor (Family/General): Tourism (including visiting family and friends) Country/Town of Application: Islamabad, Pakistan Application submitted: 18.03.2022 Biometrics enrolled at: 08.04.2022 Application forwarded to UK Visas and Immigration on: 11.04.2022 Paid Enqui...
Visa category: 6 months standard visitor (Family/General): Tourism (including visiting family and friends) Country/Town of Application: Islamabad, Pakistan Application submitted: 18.03.2022 Biometrics enrolled at: 08.04.2022 Application forwarded to UK Visas and Immigration on: 11.04.2022 Paid Enqui...
Hi, I made a paid enquiry about the status of my parents' visit visa. I was informed on 21/05/2022 that a decision has been made on their visa and that we should wait for 10 working days to hear from the visa application centre to collect passports. Their VAC was Islamabad/Pakistan. My question is: ...
Visa category: 6 months standard visitor (Family/General): Tourism (including visiting family and friends) Country/Town of Application: Islamabad, Pakistan Application submitted: 18.03.2022 Biometrics enrolled at: 08.04.2022 Application forwarded to UK Visas and Immigration on: 11.04.2022 Applicati...
