Hi Arsal385,Arsal385 wrote:
Many thanks Shahjee,
May Allah gives you reward for helping others on this distress state, as HO is doing every effort to avoid people getting ILR. Apparently you are the only one who is helping each and everyone regularly on this forum. But it looks like soon you will be disappeared from this forum as your visa issues have almost sorted out.But I would suggest you to stay here and keep resolving others problems and keep getting their pray.
I am going to apply for ILR on 10 yrs basis in sept
My history is:
Oct 2004- Dec 2007 on Student visa
Jan 2008- Dec 2009 on IGS and PSW
Jan 2010 - Aug 2010 - 8 months on 3C and 3D as Tier 1 visa got rejected, appealed and subsequently granted.
Sept 2010- Sept 2013 Tier General
Sept 2013-2015 Tier 1 extension granted
Overall 380 days gap with no single period absence of more than 180 days.
Already passed LIUK and have UK masters degree.
Recently got my SAR and could not find any detrimental effect on my case with the exception of my visa refusal in 2010.
My question is do I need to apply through the solicitor because of previous visa refusal or can I apply on my own?
My appreciated again.
I really appreciate your kind comments. I will make sure to stick around and help as much as I can, you guys are not going to get rid of me that quick

Regards to your case I believe it's looking good, I would take it that your appeal in 2010 was all in time, as that was successful and later on they gave you the visa, so I would say that it is all good. Nothing to worry about, it is a straight forward case, and there should be no issues at all. You don't need a lawyer for that, we are here to guide you through, in case if you need any help. Your and my cases are 7 months a part, rest they are identical, I changed to pretty much the same visas that you did, I didn't had a refusal any where though, but frankly in your case it was regulated once your appeal was allowed. so get that application form and documents ready, and our prayers and best wishes are with you. Mind it you can apply 28 days early. All the best buddy. Take care.
Kind regards
Shahjee