All those new rules are very vague and replies from the UKBA are very confusing. What if I stay in the UK unemployed at most of the time in the 5 years period without any absences. Just work for a few months just before our Tier 1 extension and ILR application to earn what is required as previous e...

There you go first success story without any issue, CW don't think too much like us. They only follow a paerwork with tick boxes, if they have everything written clearly. I can't agree more - I am of the view that we should only provide documents that are specifically requested in the form and NO M...

The new forms are already online - they have been since Friday 5 April. It is after I read the new form (below) that I decided on use the old form! In the the new form - it specifically states: 6.2 "Evidence of all work-related absences (including paid annual leave) is required from those apply...

Hi All, Just thought I would quickly share my experience at the Croyden PEO under the new rules for those interested. I had an appointment for just myself (no cohab/dependents) Appointment was at 10:30 on 10 April 2013. Sequence of the day (note there is a quene at every step) - Arrived 30 mins earl...

Just had my appointment at Croyden PEO yesteday. Success! As they accept old forms for 21 days after 6 April - I used the old form. I did not submit any evidence regarding my absences other than a copy of my passport and the table of absences. Case worker did not ask for any additional evidence. I d...