Aloevera2 wrote:Thanks looking at the points I belive I had a good chance to win my appeal also
Notwithstanding this since the appeal is withdrawn any merit is now moot.
Aloevera2 wrote:Are you sure of this as i belive waiting for an appeal still means u are here legally and the clock is ticking (as what paul said above )
Read the rest of my post which explains further the clock counter mechanism for residence purposes and in particular the resetting of such pursuant to a successful appeal. This doesn't apply to you since your appeal was withdrawn.
Aloevera2 wrote:I only applied for 9 moths from 31 st dec 2004 to sept 2005
My comments would apply to any period...the figures I use are for illustrative purposes/ as an example.
Aloevera2 wrote:Yes any thing you would like me to look for , i have both the irl application and appeal letter ?
What form is it - should be SET (O). Does the form contain references to any articles of the Human Rights Act. I am not sure what you mean by appeal letter - is this the letter you sent to withdraw?
Aloevera2 wrote:I should have this will check as she made me fax over a request to cancel the appeal
So your 'appointed representative' told you to carry out an action that entirely prejudiced your immigration position...have you asked yourself why she did not write the letter.....is this the kind of person one would trust to look after an immigration matter? This is unprofessional and unethical.
Aloevera2 wrote:I am not studying any more my course has since been completed and I passed.
What course were studying? My view is that you will need to look into a Work Permit as a minimum going foward. Such depends on your qualifications and/or skills.
Aloevera2 wrote:The lawyer details I got from the OSIC web site
Membership of such is not necessarily a sign of competence but means that minimum standards should be met and there would be a redress mechanism for any complaints.
Aloevera2 wrote:my mother holds a bristih passport and it was sent with my application as she supported me during my studies.
Is she a British Citizen and if so how did she acquire it? I ask since there are various categories of British Nationality each with their respective passports. Why did you not acquire British Citizenship if your mother holds such?
Aloevera2 wrote:If they wish to refuse me then its best they do it asap instead of keeping me waiting so long its to stressfull .
It is not unusual for applications that are not straightforward to take several years before resolution - look in the family forum and see people who have had their applications at the Home Office for anything up to 4 years. It appears that your file has not even been assigned to a caseworker. With Romania and Bulgaria acceding to the EU in 6 weeks time the Home Office resources will be further stretched with the 'worker registration' type regime to control their flows. If you wish to resolve your status sooner/ want to influence it then you need to look at other visa options - such would have to be in a category leading to settlement e.g. work permit. You would have to go back to your country of nationality to apply for the relevant visa. In the meantime I suggest you discuss the same with your lawyer.
Sorry this may not be what you want to hear.