Hi, I wanted to share my experience with applying for 'Surrender of Indian Passport' by post, and get some thoughts from other members. Q1: Can you apply for Surrender of Indian passport by post any more ?, Q2: Can you see anything missing in my application? I am currently in the process of ...

Hi shakeerahT Welcome to the forum! I think your case is a bit simpler as you continue to live with parents, which wasn't the case for me. As per the below definition you seem to meet all the requirements. "must not be leading an independent life" "must not be leading an independent life" or "is not ...

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ILR – Over 18 dependent - Successful 26th June Sheffield PEO Cost: £1493 * 3 = £4479 • Our appointment was at 1pm we reached at 12.30pm. • We walked up to the reception where we handed over our 2 SET(O) forms (one for my parents &one for me) and all our supporting documents. • We were assigned a tick ...

Hi , Sorry for the delay in reply. I have been trying to get professional advice. Latest been from a solicitor, who suggested that there is a strong possibility of my application getting declined at PEO as it might be considered I haven't met the following 2 criteria a. Emotional dependency on ...

Hi, I will have completed my 5 years on 13 July 2014 as I can apply 28 days before, planning to do it sometime mid-June. Convinced my parents to do it at a PEO, so I don't have to spend months in uncertainty regarding my application and can answer any questions they might have on my application ...

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I agree it will be quite drastic and not a good thing for my CV
I work near London while my parents are in Newcastle, so its quite the distance..
I live away because I have to for work and I visit them in Newcastle every couple of weeks.

Hi Jjrajesh, Thanks for that link.. that definition for "must not be leading an independent life" is on the document: Immigration Rules: Introduction 13 February 2014 Policy paper https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/immigration-rules the page also says: Last updated 29 December 2013. So I am ...

Hi, Thanks for your replies and the link vinny. I just discovered this definition of leading an independent life on a document, in case it helps anybody else. "must not be leading an independent life" "must not be leading an independent life" or "is not leading an independent life" means that the ...

Hi, I have been searching information about this for a while now, but have been unable to find a similar case hence this long post. I have posted this on the forum some time ago but had no replies, and had people private message me asking if I had found a solution, so your answer may help many ...

Hi Bala, Just to clarify: She is starting University in September 2014, till then she is living with you and doing part time work? Does it mean she is financially independent from you? I would try and avoid mentioning about her part time/temp job, as it might cause problems and doesn't help your ...

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Hi, I was hoping some of the members on this forum could advice me on my situation. I am currently on a PBS Dependent Visa and came to UK in 2009 with my father who is on a Tier 1 General Visa and we wish to apply for our Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in June 2014. I have just finished my Masters ...

Hi, I was hoping some of the members on this forum could advice me on my situation. I am currently on a PBS Dependent Visa and came to UK in 2009 with my father who is on a Tier 1 General Visa and we wish to apply for our Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in June 2014. I have just finished my Masters ...

Hi, I am currently on a PBS Dependent Visa and came to UK in 2009 with my father who is on a Tier 1 General Visa and we wish to apply for our Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) next year. I have just finished my Masters degree at Newcastle University and I am planning to start working full-time for a ...