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by swordfish20000
Tue Apr 08, 2014 10:43 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Family visa application - original documents
Replies: 1
Views: 142

Family visa application - original documents

Hello All, I am on ILR and want to apply for family visa in India for my in laws to come and visit us for 6 months. Has anybody recently applied for the same. I wish to know whether I need to send my original documents ( especially biometric card) whilst applying. In the past I have only sent copies...
by swordfish20000
Tue Apr 01, 2014 4:18 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Citizen eligibilty
Replies: 1
Views: 74

British Citizen eligibilty

Dear Seniors, I am on tier 1 General Visa and my 5 years is due to finish on 08/06/2014.( separate visa not a dependant ) after which I can apply for PR . I am married to British Citizen in Dec 2009 and living with my partner since then in UK. can I apply for a British citizen directly or I will nee...
by swordfish20000
Sun Mar 23, 2014 10:01 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: ChildMN1 & my AN apllication together - is it possible
Replies: 1
Views: 77

ChildMN1 & my AN apllication together - is it possible

Hello All, My child was born prior to my ILR and hence I applied for Indian passport. Subsequently I have done my ILR and am eligible now after 1 year to apply for British citizen. I now plan to apply for my Child British citizenship and my British citizenship as well. Is it possible to apply togeth...
by swordfish20000
Wed Nov 27, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: English Test Requirement - unclear as proven IELTS prior
Replies: 5
Views: 560

English Test Requirement - unclear as proven IELTS prior

Hello All, My query is regarding the new English Test requirement. I am currently on Tier 1 general visa and am going for ILR in April 2014 I do not have an degree in English language - as a result at my Initial Tier 1G application I had proven my English knowledge by getting IELTS certificate. The ...
by swordfish20000
Wed Sep 18, 2013 5:08 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Tier 1 visa expires in 5 months-Can I travel out of UK&c
Replies: 1
Views: 348

Tier 1 visa expires in 5 months-Can I travel out of UK&c

Hello Everyone, I am currently on Tier 1 visa which is due to expire in 4 months (end of which I am eligible for Indefinite ). I need to travel to India and come back within a month. would this be an issue. Someone told me you will not be allowed entry in UK if you have visa of less than 6 months. Y...
by swordfish20000
Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:41 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR application for UK born baby - Urgent - Pls Help !!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 786

Gurus,

Please advise on the above.

Thanks
by swordfish20000
Mon Jan 07, 2013 5:40 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR application for myself & UK born baby
Replies: 7
Views: 768

Thanks a lot Sage..... for confirming the same. I have drafted the letter - and also I have booked a PEO appointment and My wife would be with me so hope this would help as well. One more thing - Is this requirement of NO objection letter mentioned anywhere - just to keep a safe side - I could quote...
by swordfish20000
Sun Jan 06, 2013 10:49 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR application for UK born baby - Urgent - Pls Help !!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 786

Re: ILR application for UK born baby - Urgent - Pls Help !!!

Thanks Kiranchinnu..... So can I include my Baby on same SET O form as a dependant. Or is it Form SET F that i would need to fill for my baby.??? You can include your baby on your SET O form. Make sure you send a NOC from your wife as to apply visa for your child you need a letter from your wife st...
by swordfish20000
Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:46 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR application for UK born baby - Urgent - Pls Help !!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 786

Re: ILR application for UK born baby - Urgent - Pls Help !!!

HI, i understand that we can directly apply for British Citizen for our UK born baby once I have my ILR approved. (my wife has seperate Tier1 and is not applying with me) But as we need to travel next month - we have applied for indian passport and hence applying for ILR for baby. PLEASE Seniors- s...
by swordfish20000
Fri Jan 04, 2013 1:36 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR application for UK born baby - Urgent - Pls Help !!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 786

ILR application for UK born baby - Urgent - Pls Help !!!!

HI, i understand that we can directly apply for British Citizen for our UK born baby once I have my ILR approved. (my wife has seperate Tier1 and is not applying with me) But as we need to travel next month - we have applied for indian passport and hence applying for ILR for baby. PLEASE Seniors- su...
by swordfish20000
Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:31 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR application for myself & UK born baby
Replies: 7
Views: 768

Gurus - PLease help

Per para 308 of Immigration Rules, yes, as it does not state a requirement for Both parents to be of or applying for Settled status. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/policyandlaw/immigrationlaw/immigrationrules/part8/children/ But I am no good at deciphering these. Thanks a lot for above link. I a...
by swordfish20000
Thu Jan 03, 2013 10:48 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR application for myself & UK born baby
Replies: 7
Views: 768

why do you see the need for your UK born child to apply for ILR? HI, i understand that we can directly apply for British Citizen for our UK born baby once I have my ILR approved. But as we need to travel next month - we have applied for indian passport and hence applying for ILR for baby. PLEASE Se...
by swordfish20000
Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:57 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR application for myself & UK born baby
Replies: 7
Views: 768

ILR application for myself & UK born baby

Hello everyone.. I am applying for ILR on basis of WP 08Feb 2008 - till 06 June2009 Tier1 06 June 2009 - 06 June 2014 The query is - I am applying for myself and 1 dependant UK born baby. My wife is on seperate Tier 1 visa and is not eligible yet for ILR. Is is possible for me and my baby to get ILR...
by swordfish20000
Wed Sep 05, 2012 12:51 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR for British born child
Replies: 3
Views: 500

Thanks for ur response. I have gone through the FAQ's Just want to clarify - - So the New born baby does not have to be on any Visa before including him along with me on ILR application. - And the process would be - Get Indian Paasport Apply for ILR along with me Travel India and back Apply for MN1 ...
by swordfish20000
Wed Sep 05, 2012 12:00 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR for British born child
Replies: 3
Views: 500

ILR for British born child

Hello Everyone... First of all thanks to everyone on forum for sharing their experiences and to all seniors for valued advice. My query is - I got WP on 06Feb2008 - (Transferred to Tier1 now ) so I am eligible for ILR on 06Feb2013 - will apply for ILR 28 days before 1 - We have had our Child born in...
by swordfish20000
Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:10 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Seperate Tier1 Visas- how to apply for Settlement???
Replies: 26
Views: 2849

it all makes sense and your undersatnding is correct, note, this is based on the information you have given and the rules as they stand currently. Hi Greenie From what you said above, it looks like you are confirming that swordfish20000's wife can apply for ILR along with him in Jan2013, provided s...
by swordfish20000
Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Seperate Tier1 Visas- how to apply for Settlement???
Replies: 26
Views: 2849

swordfish20000 My situation is more or less similar to yours. Im on T1(G) valid until Jan 2013 and I will be eligible to apply for ILR in Dec 2012. My wife is on her own T1(G) valid until May 2013. After reading the rule, I'm thinking to go for my ILR first and then apply for my wife as dependent b...
by swordfish20000
Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Seperate Tier1 Visas- how to apply for Settlement???
Replies: 26
Views: 2849

it all makes sense and your undersatnding is correct, note, this is based on the information you have given and the rules as they stand currently. Thanks Greenie... Please clarify - Is it ok for us to apply on 27 March - which will be 70 days before current leave expires. Will they still give us ex...
by swordfish20000
Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 - Dependant form updated- mistakes now corrected
Replies: 4
Views: 607

Greenie wrote:thanks for updating the forum.

NB the form is for alll PBS dependents, and not sure Tier 1 dependents.

Sorry, that is true

Form is for all PBS dependants
by swordfish20000
Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:16 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Seperate Tier1 Visas- how to apply for Settlement???
Replies: 26
Views: 2849

so why are you thinking of not attending the appt - sorry a bit confused? as she needs to extend her leave by June the it would be a good idea to do it now in case baby comes early. Yes she can then return home and apply for entry clearance as your tier 1 dependent before you apply for ILR in Jan 2...
by swordfish20000
Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:06 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Seperate Tier1 Visas- how to apply for Settlement???
Replies: 26
Views: 2849

so why are you thinking of not attending the appt - sorry a bit confused? as she needs to extend her leave by June the it would be a good idea to do it now in case baby comes early. Yes she can then return home and apply for entry clearance as your tier 1 dependent before you apply for ILR in Jan 2...
by swordfish20000
Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:53 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 - Dependant form updated- mistakes now corrected
Replies: 4
Views: 607

Tier 1 - Dependant form updated- mistakes now corrected

Hi Everyone,

UKBA have corrected the mistakes in Tier1 dependant form and the form has been updated.

- Section 'C' which was appearing twice has now been corrected

- Also, section F3 / F4 & F5 are now appearing in sequence- previously F7 was coming after F2.

Cheers
by swordfish20000
Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Seperate Tier1 Visas- how to apply for Settlement???
Replies: 26
Views: 2849

Thanks Greenie, Her leave expires 08June 2012 and baby is due end of June. will she meet the points to qualify for an extension in her own right? Yes she qualifies and has required points. Infact we have an PEO appointment for coming Monday ; but we are not sure whether to go ahead because if she c...
by swordfish20000
Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:02 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Seperate Tier1 Visas- how to apply for Settlement???
Replies: 26
Views: 2849

Thanks Greenie, Her leave expires 08June 2012 and baby is due end of June. will she meet the points to qualify for an extension in her own right? Yes she qualifies and has required points. Infact we have an PEO appointment for coming Monday ; but we are not sure whether to go ahead because if she c...
by swordfish20000
Fri Mar 16, 2012 1:39 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Seperate Tier1 Visas- how to apply for Settlement???
Replies: 26
Views: 2849

No - the rules don't permit her to apply from withim the UK as she doesn't not satisfy the requirements of 319C(h) If she waits until you have ILR then she would not need to leave the UK as the switching rules for spouses of settled persons are more lenient, however she would then need to wait a fu...