It states is this link : http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/britishcitizenship/eligibility/naturalisation/absencesfromuk/ that: [i]If you have been absent from the UK for up to 100 days in total during the final year, we normally disregard the absence. If you have been absent from the UK for between ...
Hi, My wife and child(born in Sept 2012 in UK) were granted ILR in Jan 2013. They went to India right after that and are currently in India. She first arrived in UK in Sept 2009 and stayed here with me ever since. She is in India taking care of our child and has to stay there for a few more months u...
Hi, I was planning to invite my mother to visit UK as a family visitor for 6 months to be with us when we welcome our first baby. Is it safe to mention the reason for her Visit as for supporting my wife during her pregnancy? I have read a few posts that said its not ideal to give this reason and a f...
I am having second thoughts on whether its a good idea to mention the reason for my mothers visit to UK as supporting my wife during her pregnancy. Can anyone please tell me if its absolutely safe to mention this reason??
Hi, My wife is expecting a baby and I am planning to invite my mother to come over to UK to be with us(myself and my wife) for 6 months as we are getting ready to welcome our first baby this October. My mother who is in India has never been employed in her life, hasn't got a bank account or any prop...
But Lucapooka, by December 8th 2012 I would have only completed 4 Years 8 months and 15 odd days in UK ....... that'll be less than 4 years 9 months (5 Years - 3 months grace period) required for ILR isn't it??? Will my application still be considered ??
Hi Lucapooka, Here are my visa dates: Initial Entry (HSMP) granted on 4th Jan 2008 Entered UK on 21st March 2008 Tier 1 (General) Visa expiry date 4th Jan 2012 Thanks for the reply to my second question. I guess she'll have to stay till she gets her ILR before thinking about going to india now. Thanks
Hi, I have a few questions. My(and my wife's) Tier 1(general) is expiring on 4th Jan 2013, I arrived into UK on 21st Mar 2008. 1. From what I have learnt, I am eligible to apply for ILR after 20th Dec 2012 (i.e., 5 years minus 3 months grace for arriving late into UK). Is this information that I hav...
