I keep wondering why on this earth in this part of the world that I need to get MP's involved? So many phone calls? Why can't passport guys have defined steps & let us know the exact status? I believe this will help both the parties. This has happened at every step towards citizenship. I hope the ...

Hi guys...never thought such things happen in developed nation. Anyhow..here is my story... Date of application: 14/05/14 Date application received by IPS: 18/05/14 Durham Date of SMS: 19/05/14 No update there after. I am, calling them almost every day. They say they required for escalation but no ...

Hi guys...never thought such things happen in developed nation. Anyhow..here is my story... Date of application: 14/05/14 Date application received by IPS: 18/05/14 Durham Date of SMS: 19/05/14 No update there after. I am, calling them almost every day. They say they required for escalation but no ...

Jan 2013 I got my ILR done. I got my child registered as british citizen. He was born in UK (But before my ILR). Its been 4 weeks that I applied for british passport - but haven't heard anything from them. On IPS website they state that it takes 3 weeks for first time passport. But now that 3 weeks ...

ijaz.ahmed can you please let me know if you calculated 28 days before 5th anniversary of entry clearance? I am little confused - with what is written here http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=79378 . As I read it it appears to me that if you have git your EC from out of the country then ...

No i don't think so.

I am eligible to file only after 20th Feb 2012. Though my concern about 1 day is resolved.

You see my ILR qualifying visa was obtained out of country hence in my case case ILR clock starts from the day when applicant first entered UK.

Here you go mate:

EC Clearance(stamping date) : 17th Jan 2008
UK Entry Date - 20th March 2008
Visa type - currently Tier 1 (during entry HSMP)
Current Visa type - Tier 1
Visa validity - 18th March 2013

Thanks in advance!

I think i was not clear i am trying to say. I arrived in UK on 20th March 2008. I came on HSMP & later on Tier 1 (for extensions). Anyhow bottom line of my question is I am eligible for filing ILR (as i would have completed 4 yrs & 11 months) but I am not completing 5 years stay. I am falling 1 day ...

Well I know that you can technically apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after 4 years and 11 months for Tier 1. But my question is - the day when i file for ILR (which will be after 4 yrs 11 months) - do i need to prove that i am going to complete 5 yrs of stay in UK? If above is confusing here is ...