Help! Left ILR in previous passport in uk

[nangvil]

Need some advice pls.

Have flown to the states but forgot to bring my previous passport containing my ILR. I have managed to print out a copy which I have saved online. I am also enrolled to IRIS but the airport I'm retuning to does not have IRIS facility.

Will I have trouble getting back to UK?

[Lucapooka]

Your problems may begin at the airport in the US. Airlines are wary of their obligations and penalties under carrier's liability and will not permit undocumented passengers (meaning not holding a valid visa) to board flights to the UK. You should, in advance or your return, try contact the UK immigration liaison officer based at the airport in your destination to check they will accept a print-out of your ILR vignette.

[nangvil]

Just an update.

I recalled scanning and emailed a copy of my ILR to a colleague. So, I printed out a copy of my ILR and presented to checkin in US. I did not encounter any problems flying from US back to UK via Amsterdam.

It was accepted by UKBA and I was advised I should always carry my old passport with me when travelling.

I would advice members to scan and keep a paper and electronic copy of your passport/visa incase you lost your passport.

Thanks to the anonymous member who pm me with some useful and credible advice.