Considering the change in portfolio, should we all write again to our MPs to contact the NEW GUY about our position?

rooi_ding wrote:Tony McNulty is gone he has been replaced by Liam Byrne

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/5006126.stm

JOY TO THE WORLD!
What goes around, comes around!

This is really ridiculous ! "5 Illegal Immigrants Arrested While Working as Cleaners At The Home Office"-Sky News It took the home office so long to arrest these illegal immigrants, while, they do not have to think twice before making it tougher for legal, skilled migrants to live on in t...

The position was for experienced hire. The reply I got from them is below: Hi, Further to your e-mail below and the conversation we had last week, I have spoken to someone else regarding this and there is still nothing we can do. The policy stands and we do not accept HSMP visas. If you do receive ...

Whats the fuss about 5 years? The UK government is perfectly justified in changing the immigration rules. On yer bike motorbyke! Read the entire thread. No one here says that the UK government does not have the right to change the qualifying period, it is the retrospective application of the rule t...

Mr. Tony "the tough guy" McNulty on legal immigrants "Changing the qualifying period to five years brings us in line with the residence criteria of other European countries. The Government does not feel that there are any benefits to be had by maintaining a different provision for th...

HO website should be easier accessible at late night. Nonothing, if you want to analyse the extra cost, you may need to be careful as gaining extra income is not the main purpose of this change, but only a byproduct. So if in the near future, any of our lobbying works HO's compromise will start fro...

olisun wrote:I think what it means it people who were eligible as of the 2nd of April (full 4 yrs) but have not applied as of now can still apply under the old rules

What about Spring 2008?

Guys, Do you have any idea how to read terms like: "For applications for settlement submitted on or after 3 April, the applicant will need to have completed the new, 5-year qualifying period. If the applicant has not completed the required qualifying period, the application would normally be r...

BBC reports Charles Clarke as having been sacked: Charles Clarke has been axed as home secretary as Tony Blair seeks to regain the initiative after a night of losses in English local elections http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/4975938.stm What goes around, comes around.... I shall shed no...

rooi_ding wrote:Hidden Dragon

Had to read what you proposed a few times to understand what you were saying but you are brilliant, you speak the HO language, you should pass this onto Tutu for her question time tonight and pass the info onto CL's team

Completely Agree!

Considering how many illegal immigrants, those being convicted criminals, are running around without being deported this type of generic response is, well, I'm speechless. I have lived here for over six years as a working holiday maker, a student, and now HSMP holder without so much as a parking tic...

I think that the key word here is "retrospective". We should highlight what type of precedence this could take with government drafting legislation. What the difference between this and say your road tax disk being changed to a 6 month validation - retrospective - NOTHING.

timefactor wrote:i don't mind contributing £100ish (also need to set aside funds for further legal costs)

Ditto (I second that)

GT

[quote="Kotiara Well, I think it pretty much shows where we stand in this society. We are below f%cking dogs, aren't we? >>Moderators, this kind of comment is really unproductive and offensive. Can we try to keep the whinging on this thread at least civil?<< Although I do not agree with the la...

guys if you can't make it to the meeting please fill this up and post it to them. remenber this is for everyone affected by this law not only chinese. To Whom It May Concern, I hereby declare my objection towards the new Immigration Rules on Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) which changes the length...

>>I believe the rule has a negative impact on the existing employment related category visa holders since we were under the impression that I was eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain after 4 years. I have planned my life and my family’s lives around this and as a result we are anxious ab...

Good Evening Everyone, I has indeed been quite a while since my last post, I wish that my return was under better circumstances. Words can't describe my outrage at this implementation of change to people like ourselves WHO ARE ALREADY UNDER HSMP or equivalent. I don't understand what type of message...

Tyce --> Depends on what country you come from. I would consult a specialist if you're concerned but I would think that developed western countries are exempt.

WC

I sent:

- FLR (IED) form
- 2 passport photos
- my passport
- 12 months bank statements
- 8 months payslips
- cover letter
- letter from employer stating my current position and address

I think that you will need to send in the payslips.

GT

Hi Lynn, I think that you are right about some not posting with regards to a failed application. I seem to remember that there was once a member asking if he would get the extension considering that the only job he had been able to land in the UK was that of a Janitor. Now technically he was economi...

Received my documents and 3 year extension today. Less than 2 weeks turnaround is pretty impressive!

GT

indian_in_uk --> Cheers for the info mate...

GT

indian_in_uk --> Please tell us when your receive your documents back.

Question for all --> For recorded delivery, does the Royal Mail leave a delivery attempt notice so you can pick it up at a post office?

GT

>>first class may take a while.<< :x NEWMAN! :P (I'll give anyone credit if they get that quote) GT P.S. I hope that none take offence to a bit of humour, these applications are stressful for all I would gather, and they say laughter is the best medicine. I'm just kicking myself for not including a ...