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Thanks for the reply. I had regular income since May 2006 till Dec 2010. Will not that suffice? If I became self employed now, will that help me?dr.watson wrote:I checked with one of my colleagues - He said that you cannot apply without proof of regular income. If u change jobs, then its recommended to have three payslips from new employer to support your case.
Hidr.watson wrote:The Self Employment route is open...but I think you need to build income there as well as you are converting from Tier1 - points based...
I got two or three friends who were even contracting.. and their ILR visa was rejected after three months of income because they couldn't prove longer term stability of job.... if u r asking about self run business then that's different all together... u need to show clients and have business set-up in that manner...and accountant needs to confirm your finances and state of affairs.
I think the problem is that home office see anybody switching into ILR, while having a good amount of Tier1 visa left in a different light than somebody who is nearing end of Tier1 visa... There is also more loss to such a person, because if the application is rejected, they know they can't even appeal! while in other cases, you can keep on taking judicial route and stay in country for eternity..
I know of a case who applied for hsmp in 2008 and got tier 1 visa last month!
Thanks londongirl10 for sharing these links. I called a lawyer today, who are on UKBA list, advised me that if I can show that I am actively looking for job, then it should not be an issue. I am going to call UKBA again within few days to verify the claim. I also plan to ask them once more about my case - if my application will be approved even I am not employed but satisfy all criteria. If I get a favorable response, I may try my luck by applying in person. Hope GOD helps...londongirl10 wrote:Here is a post from someone that received ILR while unemployed
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... =73711[url]
Here is also a post with my own experience
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=75884[/url]
Be aware that each case is individual and it would be good, if you could get a job/temp job/self employed to show that you are economically active
poppy913 wrote:Hi there,
Just wondering if you've got further info regarding this topic. I'm in the same shoes - eligible for ILR but currently unemployed (9 months now). Would appreciate any insight to this.
Thanks
dr.watson wrote:Hello Debsen,
Could you please kindly update on your case?
Best Regards,
Dr. Watson.
Well i think UKBA says yes to unemployment is kind of contradicting their point system. if someone is unemployed how he/she will be able to match the points requirement for salary as per PBS?DebSen wrote:Hi Watson,
I will update this case again in last week of May with what happens in my case. I plan to call UKBA sometime next week before I try my luck.
Did you call UKBA office. I suggest please make a phone call and discuss your case in details. The answer you get from UKBA may be postive.
As said wait till next week for updates..
Hi sushdmehta,
Can you please comment in my case please...
Regards,
DebSen
dr.watson wrote:Hello Debsen,
Could you please kindly update on your case?
Best Regards,
Dr. Watson.
Hivik_mad wrote:Well i think UKBA says yes to unemployment is kind of contradicting their point system. if someone is unemployed how he/she will be able to match the points requirement for salary as per PBS?DebSen wrote:Hi Watson,
I will update this case again in last week of May with what happens in my case. I plan to call UKBA sometime next week before I try my luck.
Did you call UKBA office. I suggest please make a phone call and discuss your case in details. The answer you get from UKBA may be postive.
As said wait till next week for updates..
Hi sushdmehta,
Can you please comment in my case please...
Regards,
DebSen
dr.watson wrote:Hello Debsen,
Could you please kindly update on your case?
Best Regards,
Dr. Watson.
Or out of last 15 months if somone is unemployed for 9 months and rest 6 months salary covering the specific band, will be alright.
Thanks,
I think you will be alright then as i had the same situation when i renewed my Tier 1 and they happily accepted. Till the time you are fulfilling your criteria of banding.DebSen wrote:Hivik_mad wrote:Well i think UKBA says yes to unemployment is kind of contradicting their point system. if someone is unemployed how he/she will be able to match the points requirement for salary as per PBS?DebSen wrote:Hi Watson,
I will update this case again in last week of May with what happens in my case. I plan to call UKBA sometime next week before I try my luck.
Did you call UKBA office. I suggest please make a phone call and discuss your case in details. The answer you get from UKBA may be postive.
As said wait till next week for updates..
Hi sushdmehta,
Can you please comment in my case please...
Regards,
DebSen
dr.watson wrote:Hello Debsen,
Could you please kindly update on your case?
Best Regards,
Dr. Watson.
Or out of last 15 months if somone is unemployed for 9 months and rest 6 months salary covering the specific band, will be alright.
Thanks,
I am able to show continuous 11 months salary, out of 15 months and getting the required points as per PBS. Not sure if this assumption is good, but I have explained them this as well.
I also as I said I am going to try my luck.
DebSen
psdesai wrote:Look at the post below:
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=78436
This person's experience is that employer's letter is very important dispite having proper payslips and bank statements!
I raised the question that what about people who are contractors who are not perm.
Hi Casa,Casa wrote:Regrettably this is a good example of why no application that isn't 100% straightforward should be submitted in person at a PEO. The checking officers there simply don't have the authority to pass anything which requires further verification. It may be some time before you hear anything as your application will have joined the postal queue, without any greater priority.
DebSen wrote:Hi Casa,Casa wrote:Regrettably this is a good example of why no application that isn't 100% straightforward should be submitted in person at a PEO. The checking officers there simply don't have the authority to pass anything which requires further verification. It may be some time before you hear anything as your application will have joined the postal queue, without any greater priority.
Thanks for response, I am wondering what verification they will do? I have submitted all required documents either original, other electronic copy (payslips) signed/dated by my former employer.
NO visa gaps. I do not drive or drink so 100% clean record. Any thoughts on the type of verification they will do?
Also, please advice me on other Qs?
Thanks,
DebSen
Thanks Casa!! Yes, just because one is economically inactive, how can a T1G application be denied of ILR, even if the applicant meets the point criteria? In UKBA website, the requirement for settlement for T1G applicants never asks for economically active applicant, please correct me if I have missed out any particular clause which specifically asks a T1G applicant to be economically active at the time of ILR.Casa wrote:Thankyou Manas for stepping in. Debsen, I'm not ignoring you, but there are those who have more knowledge than I have on this type of application.
Hi Manas/Casa,Manas wrote:Thanks Casa!! Yes, just because one is economically inactive, how can a T1G application be denied of ILR, even if the applicant meets the point criteria? In UKBA website, the requirement for settlement for T1G applicants never asks for economically active applicant, please correct me if I have missed out any particular clause which specifically asks a T1G applicant to be economically active at the time of ILR.Casa wrote:Thankyou Manas for stepping in. Debsen, I'm not ignoring you, but there are those who have more knowledge than I have on this type of application.
Whereas, for T2 applicants, the letter from the sponsor stating that they still need the applicant in their services and also stating that they pay the applicant at/above the appropriate rate for the particular job are two mandatory clauses.
This is why I wonder how can a T1G Visa due for settlement be denied on being jobless at the time of appointment at PEO, even though the applicant has enough points required for settlement?