Need guidance on the new ILR rule - into effect next year

[sonaolikara]

Hi

I need some guidance on this. I am a working resident in UK since Sept 10th 2006. I am currently holding a Tier 1 visa. In sept 2011, I shall have completed 5 years of stay here in UK. Would i be eligible to apply for a PR then or will the new rules affect me?

If it would affect me, then when would I be eligible for a PR? Also need some info on the new rules which come into play next year?

Someone please help.

cheers

Sona

[geriatrix]

From the information available as on date, only HSMP migrants who received their (HSMP) approvals as per rules in place until Nov-2006 seem to be protected from the "earned citizenship" changes coming into force from next year.

regards

[sonaolikara]

Hi Mr Mehta

I shall need some more clarity on what you have stated. I was on a work visa from Sept 06 till May 08, and then moved on to a Tier 1 Visa. Would I be eligible to apply for a PR in Sept next year or not?

If not... what is the new process? I am a bit confused about the new rules like temporarly residentship, etc.

cheers

Sona

[geriatrix]

I was on a work visa from Sept 06 till May 08, and then moved on to a Tier 1 Visa.

Therefore the new changes coming into force next year (earned citizenship) will affect you.

Would I be eligible to apply for a PR in Sept next year or not?

If not... what is the new process? I am a bit confused about the new rules like temporarly residentship, etc.

Keep an eye on UKBA website for more information on earned citizenship rules and roll-out.

For info on Earned Citizenship, see How will earned citizenship work? and read The Path to Citizenship: Next Steps in Reforming the Immigration System

regards

[sonaolikara]

Hi

Thanks for this valuable info. Does this mean my initial almost 2 years of stay in UK (thru Work visa) will not be counted as a part of my 5 years, when i apply for permanent or probationary citizenship?

cheers

Sona

[GETMEIN]

Thanks for this valuable info. Does this mean my initial almost 2 years of stay in UK (thru Work visa) will not be counted as a part of my 5 years, when i apply for permanent or probationary citizenship?

I shall need some more clarity on what you have stated. I was on a work visa from Sept 06 till May 08, and then moved on to a Tier 1 Visa. Would I be eligible to apply for a PR in Sept next year or not?

Two questions. One answer.

No, you cannot apply for ILR in 2011 as per current rules/July 2011 rules.
You will need to apply for probabionary citizenship in 2011.

Hope you don't ask the same question again.

Cheers mate

[geriatrix]

Hi

Thanks for this valuable info. Does this mean my initial almost 2 years of stay in UK (thru Work visa) will not be counted as a part of my 5 years, when i apply for permanent or probationary citizenship?

cheers

Sona

Make an effort to read through the information / documents that I have provided links for above.

regards