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by CR001
Sat May 25, 2024 4:35 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Student Finance(maintenance loan)
Replies: 3
Views: 347
Mood:
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Re: Student Finance(maintenance loan)

1.Will that effect their extension as they are NRPF(is student finance a public fund?)? No. It is NOT public funds for immigration purposes. It is a LOAN, that has to be repaid. 2.Can i use Student finance (maintenance loan only) as part of financial requirement? No you cannot. It is a LOAN, not yo...
by CR001
Sat May 25, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Options if ILR refused?
Replies: 1
Views: 277
Mood:
South Africa

Re: Options if ILR refused?

My friend applied for ILR inside UK. Useful to state what route to ILR has been applied for, what the full immigration history is and why your friend thinks it might be refused. Also useful for 'friends' to register on the forum and ask their own questions, it is their immigration journey and futur...
by CR001
Sat May 25, 2024 1:21 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: PBS Dependant Extension After main application got the British Citizenship
Replies: 5
Views: 1061
Mood:
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Re: PBS Dependant Extension After main application got the British Citizenship

(a) Will she need to apply for PBS dependent extension? What would be COS dates here, as I have British passport? It will be the last CoS you had before ILR. (b) What is the link for this PBS extension? We are finding some links (for eg family visa etc) so wanted to confirm on the right link. https...
by CR001
Sat May 25, 2024 12:45 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: New born and vis application (responsbility)
Replies: 10
Views: 873
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Re: New born and vis application (responsbility)

I will be eligible for ILR in May 2026, I will mention to Home office that wife (mother of baby) will apply for her extension of visa closer to visa expiry which is July 2026. In this case, the baby will be granted a visa till July 2026. I will apply for ILR with an urgent fee in May 2026 and will ...
by CR001
Sat May 25, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: SET (M) - Children Eligibility
Replies: 2
Views: 156
Mood:
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Re: SET (M) - Children Eligibility

There is no minimum 5 years residence for children. They apply for ILR when the parent who is applying on Set(M) does.
by CR001
Sat May 25, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Date for ILR application for FLR 5 year
Replies: 52
Views: 3980
Mood:
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Re: Date for ILR application for FLR 5 year

Hello, I have a question about the timing of my wife's ILR. She entered the UK on April 20 2019, We have already received both FLR(M) visas. Her BRP expires on 13/08/2024. We are looking to apply for the 5 day result. We are looking to apply in the next few days, and we were wondering if this is th...
by CR001
Sat May 25, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Spouse visa - Query
Replies: 41
Views: 2337
Mood:
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Re: Spouse visa - Query

Appointment: 22 May 2024 Decision received: 23 May 2024 BRP Received: 25 May 2024 Thanks everyone for your support. Also naturalisation can be applied after 12 months? and how many absence can have in a year from UK? Please ask your citizenship queries in the correct sub forum, link below British C...
by CR001
Sat May 25, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Dependent Visa query for UK born child - ILR eligibility scenario
Replies: 2
Views: 745
Mood:
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Re: Dependent Visa query for UK born child - ILR eligibility scenario

1. Should baby apply as a dependent for father whose ends in November 2024 and apply for citizenship in November. Or. Apply as a dependent of mother and apply for citizenship in Sept 2025 ? The father. 2. Which end date will be given for child ? Least or most privileges parent ? Or Applying parent ...
by CR001
Fri May 24, 2024 2:09 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Renew ILR BRP Card for my Parents
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Mood:
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Re: Renew ILR BRP Card for my Parents

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=344686

Brps are being phased out.
by CR001
Tue May 21, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: IT skilled worker visa to domiciliay care visa
Replies: 3
Views: 247
Mood:
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Re: IT skilled worker visa to domiciliay care visa

What do you mean 'IT Skilled Worker Visa' exactly? There is no such named visa as you have stated. There is a Skilled Worker Visa or a ICT Visa.

Also, better for your friend to register on the forum and ask their own questions!
by CR001
Tue May 21, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: IHS refund enquiry
Replies: 2
Views: 221
Mood:
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Re: IHS refund enquiry

What were the errors/mistakes?

You could have just written a cover note to address if they were not fundamental.

Refunds can take a few weeks.

https://www.immigration-health-surcharg ... uk/contact
by CR001
Tue May 21, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Intent to settle: Divorce and travel ?
Replies: 20
Views: 987
Mood:
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Re: Referees and Degree

Thanks for your reply contorted_svy. I asked on this thread because I had similar queries [#2 and #3]. I will create a different thread for NARIC and other things. It is considered rude to tag onto and hijack other members topics. It also creates confusion. I have split your query and merged with y...
by CR001
Tue May 21, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Passport - documents received
Replies: 8
Views: 438
Mood:
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Re: Passport - documents received

1. Wait another week or so. HMPO Centres receive applications and supporting documents in bulk, it takes a bit of time to work through the system. 2. You have applied shortly before a half term school holiday, which is always considered peak period as is the summer. It is usual for high volumes and ...
by CR001
Tue May 21, 2024 8:17 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Citizenship/Naturalisation Documents
Replies: 8
Views: 975
Mood:
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Re: British Citizenship/Naturalisation Documents

Fees : £1250 + £80 ( ceremony) Note sure where you got this from. The fees increased on 10th April. It is £1500 for citizenship, which includes the £130 group ceremony fee. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/home-office-immigration-and-nationality-fees-10-apri...
by CR001
Mon May 20, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: If I withdraw my Naturalisation application, will there be any issue If I reapply later after a Year or So
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Mood:
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Re: If I withdraw my Naturalisation application, will there be any issue If I reapply later after a Year or So

by CR001
Mon May 20, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: If I withdraw my Naturalisation application, will there be any issue If I reapply later after a Year or So
Replies: 3
Views: 660
Mood:
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Re: If I withdraw my Naturalisation application, will there be any issue If I reapply later after a Year or So

1. If I withdraw my naturalisation application and make another application at later may be after 1 or 2 years, will there be any effect on that as I am going to withdraw my recently submitted application now? No. 2. Furthermore, after withdrawing my naturalisation application, I have to apply for ...
by CR001
Mon May 20, 2024 7:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Bill
Replies: 4
Views: 236
Mood:
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Re: British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Bill

Perhaps a silly question, but if one is an Irish citizen, isn't the English language requirement automatically satisfied by producing an Irish passport? Nice to waive the requirement, but it was automatically satisfied to my eyes already. Not all Irish citizens are Irish born. There are 1000's from...
by CR001
Mon May 20, 2024 7:19 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: My visa is expiring, I can apply for ILR but have a released under investigation. What can I do?
Replies: 6
Views: 910
Mood:
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Re: My visa is expiring, I can apply for ILR but have a released under investigation. What can I do?

byfaithandgood wrote:
Mon May 20, 2024 2:56 pm
Also any one have any good recommendations for lawyer or application advisors on such matters to possibly seek?
Members are not permitted to post recommendations for lawyers or immigration advisers. Please do not ask for such.
by CR001
Mon May 20, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Priority settlement visa from INDIA (Chennai)
Replies: 1
Views: 169
Mood:
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Re: Priority settlement visa from INDIA (Chennai)

We don't need general 'anyone in the same boat' topics. They become ridiculous to moderate. There is an Indian Timelines only topic (no questions), not updated for a year though. https://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?p=2112234&hilit=india+timelines#p2112234 Priority service is also NOT...
by CR001
Sun May 19, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Child Born in UK Visa expired while ILR application of Parents is with home office
Replies: 5
Views: 790
Mood:
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Re: Child Born in UK Visa expired while ILR application of Parents is with home office

Can home office refuse our ILR on the basis that our children Visa has
expired and we have not made new application for them?
No!
by CR001
Sun May 19, 2024 7:06 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Minor Indian Passport Renewal was not accepted at VFS as I have got British nationality
Replies: 37
Views: 8076
Mood:
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Re: Minor Indian Passport Renewal was not accepted at VFS as I have got British nationality

Not sure where you are based in India. But I would recommend talking to an immigration lawyer in India about appeal/litigation timeline process. I have consulted with Name removed by moderator ( weblink removed by moderator ) from Company name removed by Moderator in City name removed by moderator ...
by CR001
Sun May 19, 2024 3:30 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Query reg MN1 registration for my non UK born child
Replies: 13
Views: 524
Mood:
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Re: Query reg MN1 registration for my non UK born child

Thanks for your reply. I will submit the same evidence to register the child and what evidence should we submit for the step mother proof of parental responsibility as its asking for it. I reiterate, the childs Step Parent is completely IRRELEVANT to the child's citizenship application. What exactl...
by CR001
Sun May 19, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Travel between submitting online application and biometrics.
Replies: 2
Views: 221
Mood:
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Re: Travel between submitting online application and biometrics.

I am now very confused as I will be travelling to India on 14th June and coming back on the 13th July. You are free to travel after a biometric appointment. Not sure what you are finding confusing. 1) Can I travel outside the UK (to India) between now and my biometrics appointment (I can book an ap...
by CR001
Sun May 19, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: spouse visa extension
Replies: 7
Views: 962
Mood:
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Re: spouse visa extension

My immigration history is outlined here https://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=337873 Topics Merged. My spouse visa extension is just around the corner, i had been a sponsored student till Nov 2023 when I graduated. Unfortunately, I had a serious surgery and couldn't work, started workin...
by CR001
Sat May 18, 2024 8:11 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: Complicated Graduate dependent visa application
Replies: 2
Views: 551
Mood:
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Re: Complicated Graduate dependent visa application

Is this a possibility or is there a better way to go about this. He cannot apply for a graduate dependent visa unfortunately. He should have applied when his wife did, as a back up. He will have to leave the UK and apply for a visa he qualifies for from abroad. The child also is only entitled to 3 ...