After going through other post i see myself with two options--
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dude wrote: Which option is faster and more secure?
Long residence applications are not straightforward because they require additional scrutiny of your immigration records over a longer period. They must be posted in. Postal application to the Home Office take between 3-13 weeks to process unless they are complex in which case you are looking at up to a year.dude wrote:How long does the application for ILR will take?
You retain the conditions attached to your current visa until the application is decided i.e. keep studying or else you will be in breach of the immigration rulesdude wrote:and do i need to remain as a student while they are processing it or can i stop studying once my 10 years are over and can apply for ILR?
Your application should be made on or after the 10 year anniversary of your 1st entry into the UK i.e. do not apply 'up to 4 weeks early' as quoted in the Set O application form. If you do so you will not have completed the 10 years and a refusal would not attract a right of appeal because your application would be 'otherwise than in accordance with the immigration rules' - I have seen many people get caught out by this.Is there anything else i should look out for?
I just got a 4.5 years student visa till end of '08. The resaon i didnt want to take any other cheaper course (presumely lower level)was coz at the time of ILR application the HO might query me why i am doing a lower course say HND(cheaper) since i have already got a Masters? BUt i will appreciate if anyonce can suggest me a course which is cheaper but yet accepted to HO.Out of interest when does your student visa expire?
As per my 1st post - hope you read the rest of the advise/posts in detailKayalami wrote:Your application should be made on or after the 10 year anniversary of your 1st entry into the UK i.e. do not apply 'up to 4 weeks early' as quoted in the SET O application form. If you do so you will not have completed the 10 years and a refusal would not attract a right of appeal because your application would be 'otherwise than in accordance with the immigration rules' - I have seen many people get caught out by this.
Thx a lot, Kantaloobi. Appriciated it.Kantaloobi wrote:Hi Perish
you have a very good case because when you left for that year you had the intention to come back and you will not be qualified as 'Disembarked'. If every thing else is alright with your application, I don't think that this will be a reason to refuse your application. Again, no one can guarantee the ILR. The guidelines say not left the UK for more than 6 months, but exceptions are made with the right reasons and I think you do have a good reason. With regards to WP, cant help you there I'm afraid.
Kayalami: sorry for my late reply. i've been to the North for a while. 1st of all, let me clarify a bit more.Kayalami wrote:Perish,
I am not quite sure whether you are asking about eligibility for a Work Permit or for Indefinite Leave To Remain in the UK on the basis of 10 years continuous legal stay? Please clarify - it would be useful for the latter to have details of your 1st entry into the UK and visa status in that period.