10 years long residence applications

[zeddie]

Devonian have you heard anything yet?

[faismala]

Hi guys,

Im new to this forum and just joined,
hoping to apply for ilr early october this year,under 10 years student catagerory,im a bit confused of the doucuments that need to be sending along with the application, can someone tell me exactly the additional papers that i should be sending..............

SET(O) COMPLETED+£840 PAYMENT+LIFE IN THE UK TEST CERT+ALL UR PASSPORTS U R HOLDIN FOR 10 YEARS THAT'S IT.

[ku]

Hi guys,

Im new to this forum and just joined,
hoping to apply for ilr early october this year,under 10 years student catagerory,im a bit confused of the doucuments that need to be sending along with the application, can someone tell me exactly the additional papers that i should be sending..............

[DA375]

Hi faismala

Spot on exactly 4 weeks today for my wifes biometrics,thank you....... you will here good news very soon as well.....

[faismala]

Guys

got a call in the morning from my solicitor and he said UKBA has called him and informed him that I have being granted Ilr and my wife also has being granted her spouse visa and the passports will be in the post soon. Sorry could not update earlier.

Wait time -30.5 weeks

Congratulations DA375 so atlast, after 4 weeks of your wife's biometric u got ur ilr,bit of releif for me and i m very happy for u.(2 good news in 3 days)

[DA375]

Guys

got a call in the morning from my solicitor and he said UKBA has called him and informed him that I have being granted Ilr and my wife also has being granted her spouse visa and the passports will be in the post soon. Sorry could not update earlier.

Wait time -30.5 weeks

[aman5]

LIVERPOOL4EVER wrote:

Can I fill the application and post it by myself or is it better to be done through a solicitor?

In these days of economic recession, every penny counts.

FWIW, I think, unless someone really has a very complicated case, it is, perhaps, better to send an application on your own rather than sending it through a law firm.

This is what I would suggest:

1. Some weeks before sending your ILR application to the UKBA, read as many threads of the “Indefinite Leave to Remainâ€

[LIVERPOOL4EVER]

I dont think the police will give you that instead apply for your sar file that will give you the detail of every thing until now when u applied ,when the application was raised ,when the visa was issued.Send the copy of old passport& copy of sar file with your application as well.

I thinl I will do that to keep myself in the safe side. just finished writing the letter and will post it tomorrow.


thanks for the advice faismala

[faismala]

My friend got his lLr on 14 sept 2010 exactly after 28 weeks 10 years student (with 1 missing pasport)from liverpool.(no additional document sent)

Hi faismala,

I have also lost one of my Passport in past. what documents have your friend sent with his application to prove he was in this country during that time?

My friend's passport was stolen which covers his 4 years(2000-2004) so he sent his police report,life in the uk,remaining passports,set(o)and a cheque for £820.

your friend story is exactly like mine I think

the house i used to live in was broken into and my old passport was stolen, unfortunately I didn't report it to police..thanks god they haven't took the new..also before I renew the passport I made a copy of all the pages of the old passport which includes the stamp of the date I entered th UK.

do you think they will accept the copy of the old passport that was stolen or shall I report it now and get a police report.. it was stolen in 2005 which is years ago

I dont think the police will give you that instead apply for your sar file that will give you the detail of every thing until now when u applied ,when the application was raised ,when the visa was issued.Send the copy of old passport& copy of sar file with your application as well.

[LIVERPOOL4EVER]

My friend got his lLr on 14 sept 2010 exactly after 28 weeks 10 years student (with 1 missing pasport)from liverpool.(no additional document sent)

Hi faismala,

I have also lost one of my Passport in past. what documents have your friend sent with his application to prove he was in this country during that time?

My friend's passport was stolen which covers his 4 years(2000-2004) so he sent his police report,life in the uk,remaining passports,set(o)and a cheque for £820.

your friend story is exactly like mine I think

the house i used to live in was broken into and my old passport was stolen, unfortunately I didn't report it to police..thanks god they haven't took the new..also before I renew the passport I made a copy of all the pages of the old passport which includes the stamp of the date I entered th UK.

do you think they will accept the copy of the old passport that was stolen or shall I report it now and get a police report.. it was stolen in 2005 which is years ago

[Jay4you]

My friend got his lLr on 14 sept 2010 exactly after 28 weeks 10 years student (with 1 missing pasport)from liverpool.(no additional document sent)

Hi faismala,

I have also lost one of my Passport in past. what documents have your friend sent with his application to prove he was in this country during that time?

My friend's passport was stolen which covers his 4 years(2000-2004) so he sent his police report,life in the uk,remaining passports,set(o)and a cheque for £820.

Many Thanks for the reply Faismala!!

My Passport was lost at the same time so It's great to know that I was maybe overly worrying myself about my lost passport.

Thanks once again!!

[faismala]

My friend got his lLr on 14 sept 2010 exactly after 28 weeks 10 years student (with 1 missing pasport)from liverpool.(no additional document sent)

Hi faismala,

I have also lost one of my Passport in past. what documents have your friend sent with his application to prove he was in this country during that time?

My friend's passport was stolen which covers his 4 years(2000-2004) so he sent his police report,life in the uk,remaining passports,set(o)and a cheque for £820.

[Jay4you]

My friend got his lLr on 14 sept 2010 exactly after 28 weeks 10 years student (with 1 missing pasport)from liverpool.(no additional document sent)

Hi faismala,

I have also lost one of my Passport in past. what documents have your friend sent with his application to prove he was in this country during that time?

[powermatic]

My friend got his lLr on 14 sept 2010 exactly after 28 weeks 10 years student (with 1 missing pasport)from liverpool.(no additional document sent)

sorry, are you saying that UKBA lost his passport, or did he get his visa without having to sent one of his passports. IF passport is missing - is it still with UKBA or lost in the post?!

[LIVERPOOL4EVER]

My friend got his lLr on 14 sept 2010 exactly after 28 weeks 10 years student (with 1 missing pasport)from liverpool.(no additional document sent)

what kind of document and proofs did he sent (for international students)?

please advice

[faismala]

My friend got his lLr on 14 sept 2010 exactly after 28 weeks 10 years student (with 1 missing pasport)from liverpool.(no additional document sent)

[zeddie]

agree with DA375.. but personally I used a solicitor even though my case is straight forward just for peace of mind.

[DA375]

If your case is strait forward....... ie no gaps and so on I wouldn't pay a solicitor, however....... if it is complicated for what ever reason I would advice you to go through a solicitor.This is only my 2 cents....

[LIVERPOOL4EVER]

thnx for the reply DEVONIAN

but..is it better to do it through a solicitor or by myself. I have looked at the form and filled most of the required questions and nearly have all the documents really just waiting for the bank statement to arrive.

do i still need a solicitor or is it ok to post it myself?

appreciate your help

[DEVONIAN]

Once you've met the 10 years residency requirement, you should submit your apoplication for ILR and needn't wait till your existing visa expires in 2012. I bet if you wait, a lot within the UK immigration law would have changed, and those changes may not be in your favour. Just hand in your application straightaway and get patiently ready for the long haul of having to wait for a decision from the UKBA.

If you trawl through comments on this thread, only one person has had his/her application rejected so far,but I can't remember the details anymore. If I were you, I wouldn't wait any longer before submitting my ILR application since you have to endure a very long wait following the submission of your application.

Very best wishes, Devonian

Hey guys

am new in the forum... and have a couple of questions

1- my current student visa will expire on 31/01/2012...and I have been in the UK for 10 years on 30/08/2010
Can I apply for ILR now or do I have to wait until my current visa expires?

2- Has anyone or have you heard any person had his application rejected?

3- Can I fill the application and post it by myself or is it better to be done through a solicitor?


thanx alot guys and I'll stick around with you.

[LIVERPOOL4EVER]

Hey guys

am new in the forum... and have a couple of questions

1- my current student visa will expire on 31/01/2012...and I have been in the UK for 10 years on 30/08/2010
Can I apply for ILR now or do I have to wait until my current visa expires?

2- Has anyone or have you heard any person had his application rejected?

3- Can I fill the application and post it by myself or is it better to be done through a solicitor?


thanx alot guys and I'll stick around with you.

[powermatic]

personally I did not send too much evidence.
My 10 years is combination of student + sudent's dependent visa.
I know from the past that UKBA in some of its applications was actually asking to not send the docyments that are not mentioned on the form
so, I sent passport, police certificate (which I need to have) and a Life in UK test certificate. The only additional document that I sent was my savings accout statement in order to prove that I am financially established and will not become a burden to society once settled.

I know that some members here sent loads of additional document but I personally think giving less is more - if they dont request it, then they don't want it.

On the other hand If you spent that period as student + other point system visa, then you may choose to post letter from employer and payslips - but this is entirely your choice.

UKBA is now cooperating with many other units, including Inland Revenue, therefore they are capable of crosschecking information about you if they wish
.

[t070576]

Has any of the lucky people who have received their ILR on 10 year long residence basis recently submit bank statements or pay slips as additional evidence with their application?

[Jannie]

Hi guys

Just posted my application today.

now the long wait begins........

[bilalsco]

Hello All

I have also received good news.

My immigration lawyer has informed me this morning 17.09.2010 that my ILR has been granted. What a relief indeed, I am so happy.

Here is my info:

Applied: 15.06.2010
Acknowledgement Letter: I didn't get one
Approved: 13.09.2010 from Liverpool office.

Good luck to the rest of you, I have been following this forum religiously and anxiously waiting to see if any of the people here got some good news and lately they have been flowing in which is good to hear. And I'm finally glad I am now one of them

Hang in there my friends I hope you all get your ILR and I wish all of you best of luck.

Take care