Please help - ILR on old expired passprt and returning to UK

[yatin123]

Hello there,
I am an Indian and got my ILR in 2008. I went to India in Aug 2010 and I had to renew my Indian passport as my old one (with the ILR stamp on it) has expired.

So, my passport with ILR stamp on it has been cancelled and I got a new Indian passport. I didnt visit UK after renewing my passport and its almost 1.5 yrs since my last visit.

My wife holds a british passport(Indian but got her British citizenship) and is currently working in UK. I am planning to return to UK but I am not sure if I can travel with my ILR on old passport. Also, as I have a long gap since my last visit, will it cause any issues at the immigration?

Kindly please advise.

Many thanks

[jaskiratbaweja]

The old passport has been returned to you as it has valid visas. There should be no issue if you carry both passports. I believe you will be fine.

[sunil.suneel]

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 8ae54841e3

No problem if you are returning within 2 years ... but you may not get away doing this over and over ... read the above post for more info...

[yatin123]

thanks very much for your quick replies.

when I come next time, I think its better if I get my Citizenship..rather than being on ILR.

Thanks very much all.

[angelloveguy]

they must have returned your old Passport and must have mention your old Passport number in your new passport. So just keep attach both passports.