Can anyone help with my situation? Here's my story.....
I came to the UK 0n 25 Nov 1994 aged 26. I was on a 6 month visitor visa but I overstayed. I have 2 kids born in the UK. One in May 1997 and the second in Jan 1998. I am not with the mothers of my children though I am actively involved in their welfare, both emotionally and financially. I have been with my current partner since Jan 2001, but she has also overstayed her visa. I would like her to stay with me.
In Feb 2006, I sent an application to the Home Office to regularise my stay by emphasing my long connection to the UK and that I have a child born and raised in the UK. (I was not in contact with the mother of my second child when I lodged the application). My solicitor also added the fact that I had a child on some scheme called D5/96 (I think...? something to do with children who were born or have lived for 7 years in the UK).
The HO has written informing me that they have received my application and I should not contact them whilst they consider my fate.
Today they again wrote to me with the same message.
I have always been a law abiding citizen, never been on public funds,have looked after my kids, bought a house, have a good job and I want to stay.
My questions are as follows:
1)What course of action should I take now?
2) Has the 14 year rule been changed?
3) If I'm served with an IS150 form, do I have grounds to appeal?
Thank you for your help fellow forumites!
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