Y-Pango and Linkers sage, I did email to UKBA public enquiry but unfortunately had received a long list of general answers and not specific to my issue. I have a SET(O) appointment at Croydon on 8th May 2012. Please let me know should the explaination saying it was not my mistake issues tier-1 ...
My HSMP/TIER1 lasted exactly 4 years and 11 months.... I had a ONE day window to apply and went to the Croydon PEO for my application EXACTLY 28 days prior to the 5 years. I received my ILR with no questions asked, but did bring along an email confirming it was ok for me to apply at exactly 4 years ...
This does sound unusual. A number of my friends and I have been through the process ourselves at the Croydon PEO and I haven't heard of this scenario before. My caseworker had some technical difficulties that resulted in an extra 1 hr wait for me after getting advice from two other staff members and ...
The link below details my studying experience for Life in the UK test when using various resources: - Official Life in the UK book - Audio CD book - Life in the UK official & unofficial i.Phone App - Study notes Hope you find it useful :) http://pangosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/studying-tips-for ...
I had the *same* problem which took me almost a year to get answers; expiring exactly 4 years & 11 months.
The answer is yes, you can apply for ILR...
My situation and letters are detailed here: http://pangosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2012/ ... onths.html
With regards to having less than 5 years on your VISA, I had the same problem which took me almost a year sort out; expiring exactly 4 years & 11 months. The answer is yes, you can apply for ILR.. My situation and letters are detailed here: http://pangosworld.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/hsmptier1-valid ...
Based on the following information: - My qualifying period of 5 years from the HSMP (19/05/2006) ends on 19/05/2011 - 28 days prior to the end of this qualifying period is (19/05/2011 - 28 days) = 21/04/2011 - Tier1 VISA is only VALID until the same date (21/04/2011) Do I qualify for applying for ...
