Like i said am not a lawyer but it seems to me that the case is and should be considered under the old rules
Ie if they granted you leave you would still be under the old rules in terms of lets say ILR etc so a refusal and appeal should be considered like wise.
APPLICATION OF THE NEW RULES
21. The changes set out in this Statement of Intent will for the most part come into effect on
9 July 2012 for new applications made on or after that date to enter or remain in the UK
on the basis of family life, or remain in the UK on the basis of private life.
22. Some changes will come into effect at different times and subject in some cases to
transitional arrangements: the details are set out later in this Statement of Intent.
23. A partner, child or adult dependent relative who has been granted, or who has applied
for, leave to enter or remain in the UK on the family route (or a partner of a migrant with
leave under the Points Based System) before 9 July 2012 will remain subject to the rules
in force prior to that date. They will be able to reach settlement in the UK (including those
granted or who have applied for leave as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner) if they
qualify for it under the rules in force prior to 9 July 2012, subject to the requirement from
October 2013 to pass the Life in the UK test and to present an English language
speaking and listening qualification at B1 level or above to qualify for settlement.
24. The necessary changes to the Immigration Rules will be laid before Parliament shortly
and are expected to come into force on 9 July 2012. The UK Border Agency will publish
guidance associated with the new requirements. In the meantime, this Statement of
Intent provides information on how we expect the new arrangements will operate, but it
should not be seen as a definitive account of the requirements that will apply in the
future. The definitive version will be set out in the Immigration Rules and guidance. All
Immigration Rules are subject to review and change and applicants must meet the rules
in place at the point of application.
25. References in this Statement of Intent to the UK Border Agency should be read as
encompassing Border Force.
26. The Government will review the impact of the changes set out in this Statement of Intent
and, if necessary, make further changes in order to meet its objectives of reforming the
immigration system and reducing net migration to sustainable levels
ali0123 wrote:That how it should be. But rules were changed, I would suggest you to check the url greenie pasted in the forum
