No disrespect meant, but I think it is unfair to bring restrictions on getting ILR by "clean" immigration record holding work permit/HSMP holders, just because a percentage of the immigrants are illegal and are exploting the system. With this kind of attitude, i won't be surprised that one...

Yup! I was absolutely being open with everyone of them I requested. I showed them the whole application (which contains every bit of information like my NI number, date of birth, etc.) and also the refereee guidelines. Like I said the problematic area is this: "It looks like the main concern is...

Hi All, I am an ILR holder in the UK (since last jan 2004). I have completed the continuous 5 years of stay (with around 84 days of absence across all 5 years) and have also completed ceratainly a couple of days more than 12 month on my ILR. Now I intend to apply fo British nationality. Everything i...

Hi All, Any replies will really be appreciated on the following questions: 1. I am an ILR holder in the UK (since last jan 2004). I am getting married in India in couple of weeks time from now. My to-be wife has been here in the UK several times on Work permits and also since our engagement last yea...

Hi - If my would-be wife continued her job in the UK, and took a month's time of leave from her employer and we go to India and marry, get marriage registered there (in India) and then she comes back with me on her continuing Work permit based FLR (which would be valid since she is continuing her jo...

Finally, i have decided to go to India and get married. Does anybody know how long does it take to get the settlement/Marriage visa for my wife. This will help me to plan her return to UK. I will need to back ASAP to UK to continue my consulting work. So the question is when will she be ready to com...

Hi - thanks for your answers.

I am from India. Sorry I should have mentioned this before. Does it mean any changes in your answers? Please help with answers.

Thanks for your time.

Hi - I am currently an ILR holder in the UK. I got my ILR this Jan 2004, and i am eligible for British citizenship this coming Jan 2005. I am now engaged and am getting maried next year Feb. My fiancee is currently in the UK and is on a Work permit! I run my own consulting firm in the UK and am doin...