Yusuf, Read the rule again: Indefinite leave to remain as a highly skilled migrant 135G. Indefinite leave to remain may be granted, on application, to a person currently with leave as a highly skilled migrant, provided that he: (i) has had a continuous period of at least 4 years' leave to enter or r...

Hi,

The Section 7F of the SET_0 form mentions combining HSMP with other categories leading to settlement.

Regards,
PB

Yusuf, IMHO, your wife should be able to apply for ILR. Please see the following post: http://www.immigrationboards.com/old/index.php?forum_id=1&topic_id=004932 the homeoffice link on the page doesn't seem to work, but the Rule number is mentioned, so if you go through the HSMP Rules you should ...

Check out this link: http://www.immigrationboards.com/old/index.php?forum_id=1&topic_id=004932 the homeoffice link on the page doesn't seem to work, but the Rule number is mentioned, so if you go through the HSMP Rules you should be able to find the relevant rule. You can combine any Visa that l...

Hi,

Can you share what documents did you take with you for the Nationality checking service? Where did you go for NCS?

Did you appear for the English language test?

TIA,
PB

Hi Desperado,

What is the status of your application? Have you heard anything back?

Regards,
PB

Well, you do not have to apply for the ILR, you would be better off waiting till she is back here otherwise you might have to shell out the ILR fee twice. The baby should also be eligible for one s/he is here, but initially you might have to apply for a Dependent visa in India

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