Has anyone applied for older dependent relatives visa based on new rules and has the application been successful? What is the latest on the new rules? I am concerned as I would soon like to bring my older dependent relative to the UK but very concerned to apply.

My Indian passport is expiring in June 2014 (I am on Tier 1 G Extn) please can you tell me the process of renewing passport - can I do it in London? Documents reqd? How much time required? Thanks. Ann

Many thanks newbie

I will soon be applying for ILR (Currently on Tier 1 General) - do I need to show a minimum balance in my account for one year - if so, how much is it?

(I remember for Tier 1 G extension it was at least £900 in 12 consecutive months)

Thanks

The parliament debate seems to focus on the income threshold and bringing spouse --- what about elderly dependent parents ??????? Where did that discussion go?

Thanks for the link

Does anyone know the outcome of the parliamentary debate on family immigration?

I just read on UKBA Home Office website that from July 2013 there will be some minor updates and clarifications to the family Immigration Rules. Does anyone know what they are?

How early can e give the life in UK test before applying for ILR. If my ILR is due in March 2015 then when is the earliest I can give it?

Thanks for the clarification

Can anyone tell me whether it is essential to first apply for ILR or I can directly apply for citizenship when my Tier 1 (General) is completed.

Hello, I would like to bring my mum as an elderly dependent on my ILR after one year. What all should I do to prepare for this? She is in her 70s, a widow and no other sibling. How can I show that she is financially and emotionally dependent on me? What else do I need to do from now onwards? On one ...

Thanks, Kevin.
This is not for six months but I want to bring mum permanently to the UK.
She doesn't have any relatives in Delhi and is ageing.

How can I (as UK sponsor) or ECO establish that the elderly dependent relative has no access to care in India? and cannot perform everyday tasks? What documents will be required to prove this? On one hand UKBA is saying that elderly relative should be incapable of performing everyday tasks themselve...

I would like to bring my mum as an elderly dependent on my ILR after one year. What all should I do to prepare for this? She is in her 70s, a widow and no other sibling. How can I show that she is financially and emotionally dependent on me? What else do I need to do from now onwards?

Many thanks for your prompt and useful advice. Will keep all this in mind and follow. Thanks again.

congratulations on your successful application. I have a query regarding absences - you mentioned that you had personal holidays so is it OK to show brief periods of absence (within 180 days limit and included in paid annual leave) varying from 7-19 days? I am concerned as in some places the UKBA we...

congratulations on your successful application.

Can you let me know whether the absences can be for short trips (nothing to do with business trips or serious compelling reasons). I have made brief trips to India 7-20 days, total 101 so far and concerned whether all will be OK.
Thanks

Congratulations on your successful ILR application. I am concerned about my absences (which are much less than 180 days in each consecutive year) but the absences are mainly family and summer trips to India and they are also within the annual leave. Is it OK? Is it necessary that absences can only b...

I am concerned about this recent para added on UKBA website: "During the continuous residence period, you cannot be outside the UK for more than 180 days in any 12 consecutive months. Absences must be for a reason that relates to the reason for your stay in the UK, or for a serious or compellin...