10 years long residence applications

[mkm]

allhumdulilahh got my approval letter and documents today.

all the best to everyone waiting inshallah (good willing) you will get it soon

[Saba Tanveer]

salaam
does anyone knows what type of questions they are asking when coming back at heathrow. I have ILR.

[Dec17]

hello dear,where you got refused and you had been given an appeal right,you did appeal timely and you won appeal and in a result you have been granted a visa,if you applied for your visa before the expiry of your previous visa means an in time application then i could guarantee your continuity is not broken because you were covered under 3c.as for as your student extension concerned,again if you applied an in time application and when it was returned back as invalid and was asked to resubmit it within 28 days and you did,then again as for as the immigration rules part 7,276(b)(V) you have not broken your continuity.there r lots of approvals who had the same invalid issue and they had been granted with approval and afcourse there are few as well who had the issue and they were refused so it clearly indicates the HO capability of deciding applications,hope for the best what happens,happens anyway.[/quote]


Jazak Allah for the Prompt response SHAHFURQAN very kind of you.

Feeling Bit relieved now. But still there is a grey area there. I was reading somewhere probably on guidance notes that if your application returned as invalid you become over stayer if your current leave to remain has already been expired . But if your application gets refused and you get a right of appeal you are covered by section 3d, 3c. This doesn't break your continuity which you also mentioned.

The over staying periods counts from your previous visa expiry date till your new leave to remain visa date. There is no 28 days in time application periods for invalid applications.

Kindly correct me if I am wrong. Please provide me any link if possible which have information regarding this particular issue.

I would also request other members to share their knowledge and experience regarding this issue.

Congratulations to MADDY and all the other member who have recently received their approvals.

Thank you very much in Advance.[/quote]

Dear,if you spot on the consolidate immigration rules part 7 (276)(1v)(V), there is mentioned the terminology "as well" which is really tricky to understand and its mentioned clear that the time spent in between applications made within 28 days.this means that it does not break the continuity but let me get clear that its really pathetic that some of applicants still get refused while lots got approvals.as for as i understand,if you on the first place make an in time application,then even if it gets rejected as invalid,and you re apply within 28 days,according to the immigration rules the continuity is not broken.[/quote]
Hi, I consult the senior solicitor who deals with most of the settlement case , he confirms me that If you made in time application and it's reject as invalid and home office ask you put the application with in the 28 dys time and if you did that that's fine continues stay won't break but any reson again that application reject as invalid again doesn't matter with in how many days you put the application it's counted as out time application so it's clear once it's reject is fine .if you have a look at the recent refusal most of the cases reject twise even my previous SET (LR) refused for the same reson .i am just charing the information I got from solicitor and I am convinced his information. Let's see how come the out come this time arround .

[mazeen1910]

Has anyone called the HO today?

Called and HO confirmed that they are about to finish September applications. October applications are not started yet.
Probably see first approval by next Monday.

Thanks mate

[shahfurqan]

Hello Members,

I have applied on 1st Dec 2014.

I am very stressed and confused now. I thought my case will be straight forward but after reading some of the comments from other members I am very depressed.

My Immigration History is as follows:

Entered in the UK 21st Dec 2004

Was student Till August 2010

PSW : September 2010 - Sept 2012

Applied for Tier 1 Entrepreneur in September 2012 got refusal in March 2013. Appeal with in a week time.

Had a Court hearing in September 2013. Judge allowed the appeal refunded the court fee and request the H.O to make a new decision.

Got my Visa in December 2013.

(((((Now my question is:
In December 2009 I did applied for student visa extension, In Feb 2010 the college got de- listed and H.O sent my application back in March 2010 not because of the college was de-listed. The cheque I submitted with the application wasn't signed so they asked me to use another payment method and send the application. I applied again with in 28 days with a different college and got the visa in June 2010.)))))))

Did this situation break my continuous period of 10 years? ???????????

Does anyone have or had a similar situation of the application returned as invalid in past but still got the ILR.

Your response will be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

hello dear,where you got refused and you had been given an appeal right,you did appeal timely and you won appeal and in a result you have been granted a visa,if you applied for your visa before the expiry of your previous visa means an in time application then i could guarantee your continuity is not broken because you were covered under 3c.as for as your student extension concerned,again if you applied an in time application and when it was returned back as invalid and was asked to resubmit it within 28 days and you did,then again as for as the immigration rules part 7,276(b)(V) you have not broken your continuity.there r lots of approvals who had the same invalid issue and they had been granted with approval and afcourse there are few as well who had the issue and they were refused so it clearly indicates the HO capability of deciding applications,hope for the best what happens,happens anyway.

Jazak Allah for the Prompt response SHAHFURQAN very kind of you.

Feeling Bit relieved now. But still there is a grey area there. I was reading somewhere probably on guidance notes that if your application returned as invalid you become over stayer if your current leave to remain has already been expired . But if your application gets refused and you get a right of appeal you are covered by section 3d, 3c. This doesn't break your continuity which you also mentioned.

The over staying periods counts from your previous visa expiry date till your new leave to remain visa date. There is no 28 days in time application periods for invalid applications.

Kindly correct me if I am wrong. Please provide me any link if possible which have information regarding this particular issue.

I would also request other members to share their knowledge and experience regarding this issue.

Congratulations to MADDY and all the other member who have recently received their approvals.

Thank you very much in Advance.

Dear,if you spot on the consolidate immigration rules part 7 (276)(1v)(V), there is mentioned the terminology "as well" which is really tricky to understand and its mentioned clear that the time spent in between applications made within 28 days.this means that it does not break the continuity but let me get clear that its really pathetic that some of applicants still get refused while lots got approvals.as for as i understand,if you on the first place make an in time application,then even if it gets rejected as invalid,and you re apply within 28 days,according to the immigration rules the continuity is not broken.

[mkm]

@shahfurqan
thanks mate, hope you get yours soon inshallah

@imraniqbal2010
yes buddy I did, letter from the hospital and some other medical documents with a covering letter,

I sent everything to the HO on the 5/01/2015 and then on the 12th I contacted my local MP and wrote to Teresa May as well.
So don't really know which one worked but I am getting a reply tomorrow.
inshallah I ll get an approval.

[Jernifrmstudent2ilr]

Hello Members,

I have applied on 1st Dec 2014.

I am very stressed and confused now. I thought my case will be straight forward but after reading some of the comments from other members I am very depressed.

My Immigration History is as follows:

Entered in the UK 21st Dec 2004

Was student Till August 2010

PSW : September 2010 - Sept 2012

Applied for Tier 1 Entrepreneur in September 2012 got refusal in March 2013. Appeal with in a week time.

Had a Court hearing in September 2013. Judge allowed the appeal refunded the court fee and request the H.O to make a new decision.

Got my Visa in December 2013.

(((((Now my question is:
In December 2009 I did applied for student visa extension, In Feb 2010 the college got de- listed and H.O sent my application back in March 2010 not because of the college was de-listed. The cheque I submitted with the application wasn't signed so they asked me to use another payment method and send the application. I applied again with in 28 days with a different college and got the visa in June 2010.)))))))

Did this situation break my continuous period of 10 years? ???????????

Does anyone have or had a similar situation of the application returned as invalid in past but still got the ILR.

Your response will be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

hello dear,where you got refused and you had been given an appeal right,you did appeal timely and you won appeal and in a result you have been granted a visa,if you applied for your visa before the expiry of your previous visa means an in time application then i could guarantee your continuity is not broken because you were covered under 3c.as for as your student extension concerned,again if you applied an in time application and when it was returned back as invalid and was asked to resubmit it within 28 days and you did,then again as for as the immigration rules part 7,276(b)(V) you have not broken your continuity.there r lots of approvals who had the same invalid issue and they had been granted with approval and afcourse there are few as well who had the issue and they were refused so it clearly indicates the HO capability of deciding applications,hope for the best what happens,happens anyway.

Jazak Allah for the Prompt response SHAHFURQAN very kind of you.

Feeling Bit relieved now. But still there is a grey area there. I was reading somewhere probably on guidance notes that if your application returned as invalid you become over stayer if your current leave to remain has already been expired . But if your application gets refused and you get a right of appeal you are covered by section 3d, 3c. This doesn't break your continuity which you also mentioned.

The over staying periods counts from your previous visa expiry date till your new leave to remain visa date. There is no 28 days in time application periods for invalid applications.

Kindly correct me if I am wrong. Please provide me any link if possible which have information regarding this particular issue.

I would also request other members to share their knowledge and experience regarding this issue.

Congratulations to MADDY and all the other member who have recently received their approvals.

Thank you very much in Advance.

[shahfurqan]

Hi All,

Congratulations to all of those forum fellows who have received their approvals.best of luck all,Please do not forget us in your prayers.

Hello, What's your timeline ? Are your details on spreadsheet?

@Imraniqbal,mate am already on the spreadsheet under the name Saba,please do not forget us in your prayers.

[shahfurqan]

Hi all

I have been a silent reader for the last couple of months.
I am on the tracker as MKM and applied ILR on th 27 oct 2014.
I requested the HO to expedite my case on medical grounds on the 5 Jan 2015 as my mother is not well.
Called the HO today at around 1 pm and they said that they have considered my request and my case is with the case worker. The next stage is decision and I should hear from them shortly.
I have just (21:55) checked royal mail and my item's status has changed the to "It's on its way.We have received your item and expect to deliver it before the guaranteed time on 27/01/15"
Hopefully I should receive it tomorrow.Please pray that I get an approval tomorrow.
I had a pretty straight forward case with no gaps or out of time apps.
This forum has been a great support and a good source of information although I found it after applying.
Keep up the great work guys. You are doing a good job here.
I will update the forum tomorrow about the outcome and will try to keep up after that as well.
Best wishes all who are waiting, inshallah (god willing) your waiting will be over soon.
remember me your prayers.....be patient and keep your hopes high.

@mkm,Best of luck dear,hope you get your approval and the Almighty bless your mother with good health.please pray for us as well.

[imraniqbal2010]

Hi all

I have been a silent reader for the last couple of months.
I am on the tracker as MKM and applied ILR on th 27 oct 2014.
I requested the HO to expedite my case on medical grounds on the 5 Jan 2015 as my mother is not well.
Called the HO today at around 1 pm and they said that they have considered my request and my case is with the case worker. The next stage is decision and I should hear from them shortly.
I have just (21:55) checked royal mail and my item's status has changed the to "It's on its way.We have received your item and expect to deliver it before the guaranteed time on 27/01/15"
Hopefully I should receive it tomorrow.Please pray that I get an approval tomorrow.
I had a pretty straight forward case with no gaps or out of time apps.
This forum has been a great support and a good source of information although I found it after applying.
Keep up the great work guys. You are doing a good job here.
I will update the forum tomorrow about the outcome and will try to keep up after that as well.
Best wishes all who are waiting, inshallah (god willing) your waiting will be over soon.
remember me your prayers.....be patient and keep your hopes high.

Good luck, How did you request and did you provide any proof as well to expedite?

[mkm]

Hi all

I have been a silent reader for the last couple of months.
I am on the tracker as MKM and applied ILR on th 27 oct 2014.
I requested the HO to expedite my case on medical grounds on the 5 Jan 2015 as my mother is not well.
Called the HO today at around 1 pm and they said that they have considered my request and my case is with the case worker. The next stage is decision and I should hear from them shortly.
I have just (21:55) checked royal mail and my item's status has changed the to "It's on its way.We have received your item and expect to deliver it before the guaranteed time on 27/01/15"
Hopefully I should receive it tomorrow.Please pray that I get an approval tomorrow.
I had a pretty straight forward case with no gaps or out of time apps.
This forum has been a great support and a good source of information although I found it after applying.
Keep up the great work guys. You are doing a good job here.
I will update the forum tomorrow about the outcome and will try to keep up after that as well.
Best wishes all who are waiting, inshallah (god willing) your waiting will be over soon.
remember me your prayers.....be patient and keep your hopes high.

[Dynamo]

Has anyone called the HO today?

Called and HO confirmed that they are about to finish September applications. October applications are not started yet.
Probably see first approval by next Monday.

[imraniqbal2010]

Hi All,

Congratulations to all of those forum fellows who have received their approvals.best of luck all,Please do not forget us in your prayers.

Hello, What's your timeline ? Are your details on spreadsheet?

[effell007]

Called home office today. Application is with case worker and still in progress. They are working on September applications. Nothing much i asked as i know what she gonna reply.
my history-
Applied 26.9.14
Approval 3.10.14
Bio rec 17.11.14
Bio enrolled 26.11.14

[shahfurqan]

Hi All,
Congrats to all who have been hearing good news in the past few months and my prayers for those who are waiting.
I will be submitting my application this week and will join the long list of people waiting.
My wife has also qualify for ILR and we are looking to submit her application as well.
I have a question and I am hoping someone can help me with an answer.
Will HO accept Post Graduate Certificate at the University of East London for Knowledge of English. My wife started an MSc but could not complete it due to relocation and having babies, however she has been credited with a Post Graduate Certificate. I checked on the PBS calculator and it awarded her 30points however I am worried/not sure if this will be accepted as the requirement is a degree taught or researched in English.
Can someone please shed more light on this one for me. Thanks

@Timata,i am very much sure that requirement is the degree so better do not take risk.

[shahfurqan]

Hi All,

Congratulations to all of those forum fellows who have received their approvals.best of luck all,Please do not forget us in your prayers.

Got my BRP today approval date 17th . Hey shahfurqan im waiting for your approval ...hope you get us sooooo n

@maddy,thanks maddy,God bless,happy to hear you have received your BRP,honestly mate i have been anxiously waiting,do not forget in your prayers mate,had invalid application in past and do not trust HO specially when juniors dealing with bit complexed cases,but i shall still stay positive that glass is half filled as well rather saying its half empty.

[maddysheffield]

Hi All,

Congratulations to all of those forum fellows who have received their approvals.best of luck all,Please do not forget us in your prayers.

Got my BRP today approval date 17th . Hey shahfurqan im waiting for your approval ...hope you get us sooooo n

[Timata24]

Hi All,
Congrats to all who have been hearing good news in the past few months and my prayers for those who are waiting.
I will be submitting my application this week and will join the long list of people waiting.
My wife has also qualify for ILR and we are looking to submit her application as well.
I have a question and I am hoping someone can help me with an answer.
Will HO accept Post Graduate Certificate at the University of East London for Knowledge of English. My wife started an MSc but could not complete it due to relocation and having babies, however she has been credited with a Post Graduate Certificate. I checked on the PBS calculator and it awarded her 30points however I am worried/not sure if this will be accepted as the requirement is a degree taught or researched in English.
Can someone please shed more light on this one for me. Thanks

[mazeen1910]

Has anyone called the HO today?

[shahfurqan]

Hi All,

Congratulations to all of those forum fellows who have received their approvals.best of luck all,Please do not forget us in your prayers.

[sjy22]

Hi all,

I have been a silent reader of this forum.

I have been so much helped by the information from it.

Three members of my family and I have all received the approvals of ILR as it follows.

Applied on 9th Sep 2014, separate 4 applications
Ack Letters received on 15th Sep 2014 (Dated 12th Sep 2014)
Bio Letters received on 7th Oct 2014 (Dated 3rd Oct 2014)
Bio enrolled on 8th Oct 2014
Approved on 20th Jan 2015
Approval Documents and BRPs received on 26th Jan 2015

Please update theses info in the Google datasheet for others' references.

Very best of luck to everyone who is still waiting for the approval.

SJY22

[shahfurqan]

Hi friends. As updated in the forum I submitted my application on the the 28th of November. Now my dad in India is in a critical condition as he is in the last stage of cancer. Is there any way I can get my approval earlier? If they ask me for proofs I can provide them. Is it ok to call them and ask what I can do in this situation. Please help. thanks in advance.

@isagar,mate you definitely could apply for the expedition of your case on compassionate reason as your dad is severely ill.The best thing to do is to involve your local MP if possible but its not hard and fast rule as you could get a brief letter from your dad hospital explaining the whole situation and your dad medical reports,you could right a cover letter by yourself and send along with all the proofs.the best thing is to get doctor letter on the letter head.hope they will consider your case.

[nj26]

Hi there,

I have been a silent reader in this forum for a long time. I am pleased to say that after 5 months wait, I have been granted ILR on the 20/01/15. I have come to this forum mainly to see other people experiences in regard to ILR application. I have learnt so much on this forum and that is why I'm also sharing my details so that someone else can benefit from my application journey. There are a few things that I have learnt from this experience that I think will help new applicants:

1. Every application is unique. I've been on this forum everyday researching time scales, reading about other people experiences, trying to compare my journey with other people. At the end of the day, it is like crossing a big forest. There are so many pathways, so similar but each different from one another. So do learn from our experiences but always remember your case is unique.

2. Have a lot of patience. It's been a long journey towards ILR and the wait is so exhausting and stressful as well. Don't let it get to you. My hubby told me that on the day I got my ILR, I was a changed person and that during the 5 months wait, he felt so much anxiety and negative vibes from me. I now realise that yes I did let the stress affect me personally and that's not good for people around you. So do have a good support system around you no matter how easy or complicated your case is.

3. Have faith. Some people pray, others meditate, some laugh and some have a good cry, but whatever you do, have faith in yourselves and people around you. I have never used any professional help to renew my visa before but for my ILR, I did use a solicitor. There are so many people who have processed their application themselves. If you are confident, then go ahead and do it but do remember to check the HO website for all the rules and changes made.

Congrats to all of you who have been granted their ILR, Good Luck to all those who are still waiting for a decision and to all those who have been rejected, don't be beaten down and prepare some good arguments to fight your case.

I hope this forum continue to help other people as much as it did to me. I will still come back to this forum for more help in the future and a big massive thank you to all the people contributing in the forum, please continue to do so.

I have put my details on the google drive


A summary of my immigration history can be found in another thread
http://www.immigrationboards.com/indefi ... l#p1038128

[shahfurqan]

Hi guys,
I am new to the forum, Can any one help me with this
i am applying for ILR on 10 year long stay basis,I arrived in the UK on Nov 05 i will be applying some time in oct 15, there is a gap in my Tier 1 visa, I was issued a Tier 1(general) on Aug 2010 but when i applied for extension in Aug 2012 i was refused and was granted a visa in June 2013 after a successful appeal.
so my visa expired in aug 2012 & a new was issued in june 13, all the time my Passport was with the HO.

Will visa gap cause any problems when i apply in Oct 2015, how do i justify my Gap in my Application form.
Please advise
Jazakallah

@Leeds,mate if you have been given right of appeal and you files your appeal in the time limit and also if you made your application in time at the first stage,then you were covered under 3c and 3d and your continuity of long residence should not and will not break.

[imraniqbal2010]

Thanku imraniqbal2010. I have asked the doctor to send me a letter through email. If you don't mind asking what was your reason for edpediation? May be they are processing your application.

Sent you a msg