Entry clearance 15/4/2013, entry in UK 6/9/2013 (the gap is less than 180 days, but more than 90)

Hello, Has anyone successfully applied for ILR for PBS dependent after Jan 11, where 5-year period is calculated from the time of original Entry Clearance (as per new rules), and not from the time of entry in UK? In our case, my partner's original entry clearance was in April 2013, but entry in UK w...

Hi All, A few questions about PBS dependents: a) Does the new calculation of absence also effect children under the age of 18? b) Immigration Rules , 319E-d-ii-d-2 specifies that any absence from the UK during periods of leave granted under the Rules in place before 11 January 2018 shall not count t...

To ensure that this requirement does not have retrospective effect, only absences from the UK during periods of leave granted under the rules in place from 11 January 2018 will count towards the 180 days Based on language above, it seems that it will only effect if a PBS dependent only if PBS depen...

I need to extend the leave to remain for my child, and am trying to figure out how to book the PEO appointment. I cannot find the right link to see the availability of appointments before I fill out all the details. Does anyone know what is the right website to do that? Also, how to I book it just f...

Based on @Vinny's post about New Changes, it seems that even the dependents will have to have continuous period of stay. I wanted to clarify -- if my partner's extension is already approved (or will be approved before Jan 11, 2018), it seems she will not be subject to this requirement?

Hi All, I have a question about the ILR for my wife, which will be due in a few months (I got mine last month). I have read in many forum posts that the requirement for less than 180 days of absence is only true for main applicant (not the dependents). However, I cannot find any official documents /...

Dear All, I just received my ILR and am looking to register my UK born child as the British Citizen. I had the following questions: a) Is there a way to speed up the process (e.g. a premium service?) b) What is the process / steps to get the British Passport (i.e. wait for the MN1 process to complet...

Thanks CR001, as always! Sorry, I misspoke. I meant the Disability Allowance (and other disability related benefits). I am the only one who has ILR in the family. My daughter who has disability will qualify for citizenship as MN1 but may take a few months to complete that process. I don't want to cl...

Dear All, Thanks to you, and God, I got my ILR approved recently. I have a UK born daughter, who I want to now apply citizenship for. (My wife and 2 other kids are still on dependent visas for a few more months before they are eligible for ILR). Questions: a) Can anyone point me to the right resourc...

Hi all, Just want to share my experience and thank all of you members and gurus who have been immensely helpful over the last many years!. 1. Category: SET O (Tier 1 General) 2. No of dependents: 0 3. Total cost: £2887 4. PEO branch: Sheffield 5. Docs provided: Set O, current passport from US (so, d...

Thanks. a) I am fortunate that income threshold is not a problem. Have always been an employee or looking for work (never self-employed, so no complication of tax changes etc.). That part is straight forward. However, over 5 years, I have had a couple of jobs outside UK when the income and taxes wer...

Like always, thanks a lot zimba. You've been a life saver. There are just two things killing me with stress:

a) employment status at the time of ILR
b) have I missed listing any trip on the list of trips - (even though I had 100+ trips over last 5 years, the SAR requests came back with Zero data!)

Hi All,
I understand everyone is busy, and apologies in advance for asking again. My appointment is coming up in a couple of days and will really appreciate the clarification this question

Thanks zimba. I need to score 75 points only, as my initial approval was based on rules in Apr 2009. However, I got confused based on some of the information I listed in my previous message: a) Do I have to be employed in UK at the time of ILR application? Over the last couple of months, I am employ...

Dear All,
Any help on my previous question? Not sure how and why it got merged with an older and separate topic!

Dear All, Do you need to be employed in UK at the time of applying for ILR under Tier 1 (General)? I refer to the information provided in the following old thread https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/form_seto_economic_activity_proo I am applying for ILR. However, I quit my last job in UK a couple...

Thanks a lot zimba88

Thanks Seasky and Zimba88. @Zimba, Is there a recommended template for writing personal cover letter to detail the reasons for travel (specially for the dates where the employer is not available to provide a letter)? I was able to collect the evidence of all the travels. Thanks a lot for helping. Th...

Thanks CR001 for the response. I had read those links and did not find answer to the questions. I am looking for: a) Format of personal letter to explain my absences (for cases where Employer letter is not available) b) clarification if I need to print the old travel tickets etc. to confirm the date...

Additionally,I wanted to know if we have to attach proof of travel (ie tickets etc.)? For the last few months, I have been working internationally and commute weekly within Europe. However, I don't get stamped on passport as I have signed up as a Registered Traveler It allows me to use the expedited...

Hi All, I have my ILR appointment coming up very soon. I wanted to know if we have to attach proof of travel (ie tickets etc.)? For the last few months, I have been working internationally and commute weekly within Europe. However, I don't get stamped on passport as I have signed up as a Registered ...

Hi Seniors,
Can someone please help me with this format of personal letter? It is getting urgent as my appointment is very imminent.

Hi, I am applying for my ILR under Tier 1 (General) route. I have over 120 trips over the last 5 years. Most of them are business or approved vacations, and a few personal trips / longer business trips (nothing crossing 180 days or breaking continuity). I have had a few different employers over the ...

Hi E44302,
Wow, thank you so much for the answers (I know it was a paind to read my long post).Just one more follow-up question about the format of letter for absences. I have the format and letter from employers. I was looking for format of letter for personal absences when I was not employed in UK.