you must not be absent more than 90 days in a year (12 months) before the application of your naturalization . in case of settlement application, one can be absent more than 90 days but under 180 days in any 12 months period.

its better to pass the test now, i mean before 25 March and your test will be valid for unlimited time provided you keep your pass test certificate safe with you.

you can apply 28 days before 08-10-2013

you need to count the whole days of absence only.

yes, agreed with John

I paid NI by cheque. I have spoken to HMRC asking for receipt but they said they do not send receipts. I would had paid via post office they stamp and return the slip. I had to pay via cheque since I do not have the NI contribution letter. Since HMRC has taken the payment using my cheque can I use ...

1) As you are applying for ILR as a Tier 1 General Migrant, no employer letter is required for annual leave or business related absences according to the current rules. 2) As you are applying under the PBS, the evidence you need here is from two sources to score the required points for your Previou...

I need to qualify 75 points.
My very first hsmp application was approved dated 12/03/2008 and I got HSMP extension dated 26/03/2010.
Can you confirm please by keeping in view my above applications dates that I am right in my opinion of qualifying minimum. 75 points during my ilr application?

Hi seaniors although I am sure that an applicant needs to score 75 points to get his ilr approved (I am talking about those applicants for whom the minimum total 75 points are required and not for those who need minimum 80 points for their extension or ilr applications) So if an applicant scored 80 ...

Thank you for answering question Just want to make sure every thing is correct with my scenario. here is my details HSMP + Tier 1 General 10 April 2008 Entry Clearance 6 June 2008 arrived to UK (late by 56 days) 10 April 2013 Visa Expires 19 March 2013 PEO appointment ILR (SET O form) 115 days Out ...

hi fellows can you provide your opinion on the following matter of council tax as well please. One flat consists of four rooms, and each room is rented by one tenant. the owner charges the rent inclusive all utility bills plus council tax bill . The council tax bill is on the name of owner and he h...

hi fellows can you provide your opinion on the following matter of council tax as well please. One flat consists of four rooms, and each room is rented by one tenant. the owner charges the rent inclusive all utility bills plus council tax bill . The council tax bill is on the name of owner and he ha...

very generally: 1. he should be able to show economic,family ties with home country so that the HO know he has something he has to go back to. 2. Sufficient money in the account so that he can pay his way through. Hi members I am recently settled in UK and want to sponsor my real brother from Pakis...

Can any body reply the above post plz?

Thanks dear abidabzhussain and phase7 for your updates.

Hi members I am recently settled in UK and want to sponsor my real brother from Pakistan on visit visa.
He is currently working as tailor. what type of documents does he need from Pakistan to support his visitor application?

can any one let me know that which english tests in Pakistan are considered equivalent to A1 Level or B1 Level please?
Thanks

wanna_bee wrote:One question: Do we need to photocopy the old passport too? What if it does not contain any UK relevant stuff on it?

wanna_bee

its better to take photo copies of those pages where your passport number, personal details and signature details exist.

Thanks once again cs95tdg. it would be better to mention this absence of compelling nature. Will write a personal letter and I would get one additional letter from my employer as well confirming that I was on compassionate leave during that 64 days absence. Plus the death certificate is already ther...

Thank you dear cs95tdg for having a look on my documents list and posting your reply. I have total 210 whole days absences in total five years period. None of the absences is of 90 days in single stretch in any year. All absences are for family visit purpose & are either paid or unpaid leaves. T...

Thanks dear uksettlement for your reply.
Yes I am applying my own, no any dependant at all.

Hi dear members now its my turn to put my documents check list on this forum for my ILR Application through PEO service at Solihull in March 2013. Senior members /Gurus please have a look on my documents list and advise if some thing missing. My visa Details: In March 2008 Initially was granted HSMP...

santhoshss99 wrote:Hi

Thanks for your reply ilrupdates.

Is that ok for me to give the answer as 4 years and 10 months for question 7.11??

Regards
Santhsoh

Yes, That is ok

Hi All, I initially got my HSMP during 25-MAY-2008 and i entered UK on 28-JUN-2008. Currently i am having my Tier1 General visa up to May 25 2013. I am planning to apply for ILR between May 1st till May 15 2013 before my visa expires on (25th May 2013). But my issue here is, since i came to UK one ...

If you have prepared your case well and with all supportive evidences, you will be fine at any PEO. The IT mishap could occur at any PEO office(which normally should not happen any where) So its not a big issue. Just one thing I have noticed from this forum that most of people have declared Solihull...