Asiantig, yes, there are a few options for professionals of outstanding capabilities (look for that on google), there are at least three types that you can apply directly. "The US Government introduced the H1B visa to offer and enable highly skilled International Professionals and/or Internatio...

bsi, It would be easier if you provide more details on the visas you hold. If my interpretation is correct, you arrived in the UK with a valid Work Permit and an Entry Clearance related to the Work permit and you have worked for that particular employer for almost 5 years (on nov 2008). Is that corr...

aeid79 1) if she can register as EU citizen exercising rights, then that is much better. 2)switch to married couple of EU citizen (shorter time for ILR), unless you are not sure of the relationship and are at risk of not being with her for 4 years.... 3) ILR for EU citizen partner should be 3 years ...

Hi, Any trip without a visa is a huge risk, just assume that they forget to check passports in london and end up checking in paris while in french territory.....your wife faces detention ...... and you a very stressfull time contacting your embassy. Even then, you would have to return, and without a...

Ben, exact numbers of days have been discussed in the forum in the past (please search). In general, as long as you maintain residence, get paid in the UK and pay taxes, you should have no problems as long as the trips abroad are supported by documents from your employer and are not excesive....Try ...

JAJ, thank you very much for the information, hopefully they would get it that fast. (not much to check for children anyway...)

Hi, We got ILR and we want to register our children as british citizens (born in the UK and parents now settled in the Uk....). My question is regarding time scales, we need to renew their schenguen visas and other admin activities that could be waived if they are british....does anyone know how muc...

3. If it is still a two staged process then is it safe for me to hand in my notice (1 month) to current employer after my new employer has recieved the approval letter after initial application ? Tends to be a two stage process, you should wait until you have possession of the HO approval letter of ...

The employer is required to inform the Home Office regarding changes, for example your friend resigning is a change. The employer is following the requirements of the WP. If they are using this as a threat then is an empty one, there is no effect as the ILR has been granted already, your friend does...

Hi hemangini, The Work Permit was issued by the home office for a particular employer and for your husband to undertake a particular role. Any changes must be authorized before by the HO. It is in your best interest not to change employers until a new work permit has been issued by the HO to the new...

From an immigration point of view you have no option.
Think of them as a british citizen, if a brit is too noisy or is a nuisance then you have legal ways to ensure they respect the social order.....(ASBOS, etc, etc, etc)
take notes, evidence, record, film and report

You need a new work permit/fresh application; the new employer must apply on your behalf and comply with the specific tier 2-3....tc requirements. Please wait until you have the approved work permit in your hands, don't resign before as any problems with the new work permit might cause you problems....

Ali, 1) Can we come back to UK as our visas will be valid? - I'm not sure about the validity, it would be useful to confirm the legislation on absences. maybe other members could provide feedback on this point. 2) Can we apply for ILR in Sept 2010. Our baby was born in uk and we own a property in uk...

Katrina, you would get better help if you provide all the details of the case. Some things to consider: -Was the person under the same WP when he stayed more than 180 days out of the UK? -Was the trip work related? -Did he had a home or family in the UK during those 180 days? If the person had a cha...

Lulujs, ILR=Indefinite Leave to Remain = Permanent Resident Permit FLR= Further Leave to Remain The very simple explanation is: ILR means you can stay in the UK forever, work for any employer and you can apply for naturalization/citizenship after 12 months and complying with the ILR requirements. FL...

The UK has an independent immigration system and no european nation could issue a work permit that is valid in the UK.
You are missinformed

Hi daredevil, As paperpusher explained, you had two WP breaks, each one restarted your ILR clock. If you manage to continue with a valid EC then you could apply for ILR insept 2012. Regarding your legal battle....this is very strange, you are taking to court a company that broke the law and allowed ...

koshynita,
does your relative have access to his own passports? can he confirm the date of the new EC and the expiration date of the previous EC?

Police registration applies to specific nationalities only; your Entry Clearance document would specify if you need to register. "you" as each person who has an entry clearance; so look at the EC on your wife's passport and your children and if it says register with the police then each in...

Deepajgeorge,
Some general questions:

- When did you apply for WP3? (Jan 2005?)
- When did you left for India - When did you returned?
- Who was your employer between August 04 and the date you applied for the FLR related to WP3?

Inverness_krishna, £ has been loosing value constantly against € and there is no long term guarantee that the UK economy will survive the current crisis in the financial world. Italy has significant problems related to productivity, cost of living and the future isn't guaranteed either. Weather i...

Iceman,
In this particular case, you can not change from a PhD to an basic IT course at will.

Ricky, There are some levels of information exchange between the UK and Schenguen countries. You should review the options and be aware of the potential risk. It may or may not be a problem, it all depends on the type of information held about the overstayer. What about returning to the country of o...

Your WP is only valid if you are working for the sponsor.
After you stopped working for the sponsor, you have 28 days to leave or get a new EC.
Count your days and read about the gaps, you may not be able to claim continuous employment for ILR purposes.

Stress man, When did you started your studies at the dodgy institution? should I inform the Home office? [your visa is for a particular course at a particular institution, you can not change institutions or courses at will without seeking authorization first] if so should I explain the reason being ...