Hi Andy, Yes I did write a brief story on my application (think it was in the empty page in "Character section"), I also wrote a separate letter addressed to the case worker & submitted along with my app, the case worker had a glanced at the letter but didn't bother keeping with the ap...

Hi All, I had applied for ILR in 2013 on a 5yrs WP basis (old system), I applied for ILR even though the caution I received was less then 24 months old (15 mnths), my application was successful & was granted the ILR the same day! (see the link below for detail) [url]http://www.immigrationboards....

thanks everyone... @D4109125, @Kevin24 There seems to be varied decisions on police cautions...CWs are not outright approving or refusing application with police caution...before I went for my appointment I knew 2-3 cases similar to mine who got their applications approved...& few were refused.....

First of all I would like to thank Gagan1986, Priyadri, Alanwong & all other senior members for all their help & support. I booked my appointment at Solihull as recommended by members here. Documents taken - set(o) for me & my spouse as dependent - passports - Life in the UK certs for bo...

thanks for your replies @ jibri & @ skraj...
Would such "manipulation" of SoC codes affect the employers rating? What sort of checks a case worker would perform on SoC codes?

Hi, I am enquiring for my wife’s Tier 2 application She is employed with a company which is an A rated Tier 2 Sponsor, she has been employed since Nov 2012 as a Trainee PeopleSoft Technical Analyst. Now they are planning to apply for her Tier 2, however there is an issue with her SOC As per her Job ...

@ Priyadri - congrats one again! This certainly has given hope to people with similar cases. Thanks for sharing.

hi all, I am pretty sure I am wrong but still wanted to double check, does the new criminality threshold rule (12 Dec 2012) apply to every single visa category applying for ILR or only PBS? 13th Dec 2013 about criminality threshold rule is applicable to all categories applying for ILR noted thanks ...

OK fine then. Dont worry. Your wife cannot switch from Dep to Tier 2 in country. She will need to apply from home-country. Company would need restricted Certificate and also will need to pass RLMT.[/quote] thanks for your reply, please can you elaborate what is Restricted Certificate or where can I ...

hi all, Please can someone help me with my query- I am on old WP expiring 28th may 2013, my wife is on dependent visa. we were eligible for ILR in May, unfortunately due to the new criminality threshold rule it is most likely that I won't be able to apply for my ILR till Feb 2014! So my query is as...

hi all, Please can someone help me with my query- I am on old WP expiring 28th may 2013, my wife is on dependent visa. we were eligible for ILR in May, unfortunately due to the new criminality threshold rule it is most likely that I won't be able to apply for my ILR till Feb 2014! So my query is as ...

hi all, I am pretty sure I am wrong but still wanted to double check, does the new criminality threshold rule (12 Dec 2012) apply to every single visa category applying for ILR or only PBS? 13th Dec 2013 about criminality threshold rule is applicable to all categories applying for ILR noted thanks ...

hi all,

I am pretty sure I am wrong but still wanted to double check, does the new criminality threshold rule (12 Dec 2012) apply to every single visa category applying for ILR or only PBS?

priyadri wrote:@panmetrix24
Did you get convicted for the theft or was it a caution ?

My case is of Simple Caution and I have not seen anyone on this forum with this case.

I was not convicted, only given a simple caution.
Are you waiting for 24 months before you apply or going ahead with it?

Really appriciate any reply please.

Hi, Has anyone got any success in such cases? or knows who has? I am in a similar situation & almost shitting myself...my theft conviction will be just 15 months old by the time i apply for ILR in May. @AlanWong @Priyadri & other senior members please can you guys advice the best approach? D...

@ favour 2013
Congrats Friend! great news.
please can you advice if you answered yes or no in Q7.1 in the personal history section?

Hi...any reply would be appricated, need help please!

Hi All, Currently I am old WP (granted in may 2008), applying for ILR this May. I need help with determining my SOC code for my job role as a Garment Technologist. Haven't found an exact code, however the closest match I've found is 3422 (product clothing & related designers), my daily work task...

Cheers! Thanks for your quick reply!

Hi I am on 5yrs WP granted on 29th may 2008 & will be applying for PR in may with my wife. Please can someone help me with following query- Q 7.11- how long have you lived in the uk? Not sure of my exact date - I 1st arrived in the uk as a student in Jan 2004, then went back to India in June 200...