Changes to Settlement (ILR) from 6th April 2011

[uckocak]

Dear members,

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... settlement

as per above, they are changing the rules again effective from 6 April 2011.

I entered UK with work permit at 10 April 2006, and changed to HSMP at July 2007.
5 years due by 10 April 2011.

Are they going to apply new rules to me or is there going to be a transitional period.

And do you know what "unspent convictions" mean? I have 3 points on my driving license due to traffic offence. Does this mean an unspent conviction?

Sorry for bothering you with my personal problems, however this may be a common problem for everyone.

kind regards, Utkan

[manojk005]

Dear members,

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... settlement

as per above, they are changing the rules again effective from 6 April 2011.

I entered UK with work permit at 10 April 2006, and changed to HSMP at July 2007.
5 years due by 10 April 2011.

Are they going to apply new rules to me or is there going to be a transitional period.

And do you know what "unspent convictions" mean? I have 3 points on my driving license due to traffic offence. Does this mean an unspent conviction?

Sorry for bothering you with my personal problems, however this may be a common problem for everyone.

kind regards, Utkan

Most of traffic offences like speeding are spent after 3 years and be removed from your counterpart license after 4 years. If you had points within last 3 years then it is unspent.

You can apply 28 days before you complete your 5 years. Hence, you can apply for your ILR anytime now. Better to apply now and take advantage of less fees also.

[uckocak]

Dear members,

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... settlement

as per above, they are changing the rules again effective from 6 April 2011.

I entered UK with work permit at 10 April 2006, and changed to HSMP at July 2007.
5 years due by 10 April 2011.

Are they going to apply new rules to me or is there going to be a transitional period.

And do you know what "unspent convictions" mean? I have 3 points on my driving license due to traffic offence. Does this mean an unspent conviction?

Sorry for bothering you with my personal problems, however this may be a common problem for everyone.

kind regards, Utkan

Most of traffic offences like speeding are spent after 3 years and be removed from your counterpart license after 4 years. If you had points within last 3 years then it is unspent.

You can apply 28 days before you complete your 5 years. Hence, you can apply for your ILR anytime now. Better to apply now and take advantage of less fees also.

This is very harsh for a minor traffic offence. Are you saying I will not be able to apply for ILR just because I missed a red light?

[bani]

You are covered by the HSMP Judicial Review. The criminality threshold will not apply to you for ILR. You will qualify under the old rules.

[geriatrix]

You are covered by the HSMP Judicial Review. The criminality threshold will not apply to you for ILR. You will qualify under the old rules.

How?

I entered UK with work permit at 10 April 2006, and changed to HSMP at July 2007.

[bani]

You are covered by the HSMP Judicial Review. The criminality threshold will not apply to you for ILR. You will qualify under the old rules.

How?

I entered UK with work permit at 10 April 2006, and changed to HSMP at July 2007.

Sorry, I only saw the 10 April 2006 part.

[geriatrix]

Are they going to apply new rules to me

Yes, unless you apply for settlement before 06-Apr. Looking at your timelines (entered UK on 10-Apr-06), you should be able to apply before the changes come into effect.

And do you know what "unspent convictions" mean

See also Changes to settlement from April - new criminality threshold