Hi Has0907, I just noticed that you got RFC within weeks Ma sha allah, and before you heard you chased them up via email, so whens the first time you chased them after submission? I submitted on the 15/09/2014, and I was not going to chase by email for a month thinking they have got such a backlog ...

It means their entry into the UK is subject to them holding an Entry clearance in that capacity. Thanks Obie. I'm submitting following documents with visa application for "Indefinite Leave to Enter" for children of settled parents. Please comment if they are ok. − Application forms filled...

Thanks a lot Amber. In the end, I am confused over clause (vi) of rule 297.... copied below, " 297. The requirements to be met by a person seeking indefinite leave to enter the United Kingdom as the child of a parent, parents or a relative present and settled or being admitted for settlement in...

1. My case comes under 297 (Immigration Rules, Part 8 ) which states as following. "indefinite leave to enter the United Kingdom as the child of a parent, parents or a relative present and settled or being admitted for settlement in the United Kingdom". Is it OK if I give reference to thi...

Ok. Is this ok as following?? A : Average net Pay of last 3 months = £1,912.26 B : Rent/Mortgage = 0 Council Tax: £ 52 /month A - B = £1,860.26 C : Income support projections (for one month) Couple: £492.70 Children: £287.43 per calendar month x 3 Children= £862.29 income support family premium: £75...

Thanks Amber. Help needed on last two points as following. Kindly respond so I may finalize the documents. 1. My case comes under 297 (Immigration Rules, Part 8 ) which states as following. "indefinite leave to enter the United Kingdom as the child of a parent, parents or a relative present and...

Thanks Amber. I'm still unclear on how to present and submit this information as VAF4A and Appendix 1 both don't have any section on financial requirements. Pls guide further.

Also pls note that both parents hold the ILR status and children have to apply for settlement visa.

Hello Amber Kindly help me know the financial / maintenance requirements to sponsor 3 kids (under 10 years of ages). Both parents have ILR status. I have put together following documents; 1. Application form filled online on the visa4u website and printed 2. Original passports of Children + 2 passpo...

Thanks Amber. This is very helpful.

Hello Amber

What is the option for kids (under 16 years, born abroad) of settled parents to come in UK from Pakistan. Which visa they should apply?

Kindly refer me if it has been discussed in some other thread on this site.


Thanks and Best Regards

Document checklist looks fine ...as a back up keep 3 months bank statement for Maintenance of funds , this is not mandatory keep it handy and how long you were absence in last 5 years , If so just specify in the form or you can create a Excel file with simply Date of left from UK and Date of arriva...

Hi All To apply for ILR (Main applicant + 1 Dependant), I have PEO appointment scheduled for 1st week of Aug. I have put together following documents. Kindly advise if they are OK or I'm missing something. Form SET(O) Booking confirmation / Payment Sheet PBS calculator worksheet Two passport sized p...

Thanks Amber.
Is there any reference to this? I could not find this point on ukba site or in guidance.
I don't want to take any risk. If you think it may subject to any doubt, I can reschedule my appointment to have some time for undertaking a new relavent test.

Hello Amber To satisfy KOL requirement for ILR (main applicant), is it still acceptable to submit IELTS certificate I used with my initial hsmp application 5 yrs ago? (although validity of IELTS is 2 years) I tried to find out on ukba site but could not. If it is acceptable, is there any reference c...

Many Thanks. facing another problem. Yesterday we received a new piece of information from a visa consultant that application for dependents' visa is not accepted by UKBA if main applicant's visa is valid for less 6 months which is our case. Parent's visa is valid till 30 Oct while children's visa c...

Hello Amber I also have dependent children under 10 yrs of age. My visa history is as below; Initial entry clearance: 9 July 2009 - 8 July 2012 (Main applicant + spouse + 2 kids) Travelled to UK: 7 Oct 2009 Visa extension: valid till 30 Oct 2014 (only main applicant and spouse) Kids went back to Pak...

senior members..some advice pls

Dear Members, I'm in urgent need of an expert advice on my issue. I have applied for tier 1 (G) visa extension for me and my wife on 25 May 2012 - Biometric done 25 June, which is still pending for any decision. We did not include our 2 kids (ages between 5-7 years; had been granted entry clearance ...