Hi All I am planning to submit an application for ILR based on Tier 2 (General) route. I wonder what center is better to go to for the premium service, is it Sheffield or Liverpool? In the appointment booking system, Sheffield doesn't have appointments for another 5 weeks! But Liverpool has got appo...

Could you post the telephone number that you got this information from please?

Dear (physicskate?) Thank you very much for your reply. I am on my first period of stay under Tier 2 General as I got issued with this Visa in April 2013 for 3 years. I have been on this visa for nearly 2 and half years and my next application would be to another Tier 2 General Visa. This is why I a...

My visa is due in May 2016. But due to my travel requirements (I need to visit European countries often for work purposes) I am planing to extend my visa sooner that it is required.

Could somebody tell me when is the earliest possible to renew my visa to extend the stay in the UK please?

Nice one Char.. thank you very much!!

Dear Char,

Thank you for your reply. Do you have an explanation to what that mysterious number is in the subject of the email which is not my GWF number?

Also, I wander whether this impose any warning for the application to be refused ?

Thank you very much for your time again!!

Dear all, I applied for a student visa from Sri Lanka via VFS to Chennai British Deputy High Commission and after 12 days of submitting documents, I received the following email. Has anybody received the same email and could anybody tell me what happened after receiving this email please? Dear Appli...

Did you go with your passport for the PEO or your passport was already at the UKBA?

It was in the UKBA Sheffield office. My decision was given on the following day and it came positive.

Her degree is self funded and looks like that is not an option for my friend. Thanks a lot for the input. He might consult lawyers and I will update the thread if he comes up with a different solution through the lawyers

shaq1 wrote: They cover all those grounds while implementing this regulation

What do you mean by this? What do they have to say in return to an appeal of human rights of remaining with the legal married partner?

Thank you Greenie for your reply. But is it not a human right to remain with your partner as she has got 2 more years to complete in her course..??

Hello all, My friend is graduating this year from his university, but his girlfriend is still studying and has got 2 more years to complete in the UK. My friend is planning to marry her this summer and apply for a dependent visa to remain in the UK with her. Could I please know whether this is possi...

She has spent more or less than 2 years on Tier 4 Visa, but since she had stopped attending that college due to several reasons, she has received a letter notifying curtailment of her current visa to September this year. She is now trying to apply for a degree course in a university which is 3 years...

Hi all, My friend wants to change the university she studies and she would like to start a new course in the new university. But she couldn't complete the course she got visa for. She currently has leave to remain, but to start a course in the new uni, she needs a new visa, because her current visa ...

elaya555 wrote:Is this applicable if i apply in India (entry clearance)? I am in PSW now so acccording to that new law, will i be exempted for RLMT?

I doubt that.. It says you should apply for leave to remain, which means that you should apply from inside the UK

Hi all, currently I'm on my Post Study Work (PSW) Visa. I'm planning to switch to Tier 2. Is it mandatory for me to take RLMT??? Any suggestions please... You are exempt: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/business-sponsors/points/sponsoringmigrants/employingmigrants/residentlabourmarkettest/ "...

vivekr11 wrote:after I complete 5 years will I be eligible for ILR..? Considering before 6th april 2011 visa rule.

So what has been changed since 6th Apr 2011 to now? what are the conditions for ILR for new entrants in 2013?

If I mention the second address only in the cover letter, then do I still need to mention it in the 'Previous Addresses' Section in the form? You might need to or you might not. I am not too sure about it. But if you think it is fine not to mention anything about Coventry address.. go for it.. Ther...

Hello, I have a question regarding the previous addresses section in the Tier 2 (General) form. I have a home address in London (sister). I have maintained all my official documents (bank statements, company payslips, etc) on this address. However, I live in Birmingham mainly on weekdays since my w...

wanted to confirm whether the 'Tier 2 priority request' sheet needs to be completed before sending UKBA my documents or can I send the documents directly by post? When should you apply? You should apply as soon as you have been notified of your acceptance into the pilot and submit your application ...

U said NO, u want to say do not take this option of tier2 protity for application or somethingelse. I guess you are on about my signature line.. ignore that!!! that is not a part of the answer :-) Shall i go this way or go in person? I personally suggest you to go in-person. This is going to be exp...

You should be able to find it in this PDF file.

1. is this service need to apply through any legal auth or can apply by myself ? You can apply your self 2. some link of ukba saying after sending a request and getting acceptance need to apply online, somewhere saying printed version and post to their address. Send the printed version through post...

May be the answer they expect should contain something about your current / last visa status. I believe you have a good case to make an appeal though.

Yes, but what is the answer given for

Have you met the resident labour market test?