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Ethan2013
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by Ethan2013 » Fri Oct 11, 2019 7:34 am
Hello. I was wondering if there's anyone who can help me with my situation. I lost my immigration status document endorsed with my ILR when I came here to Botswana. I came here towards the end of May 2018 and decided to go back to the UK early August this year.
That's when I noticed that my immigration status document was lost. I was not sure which visa (of any) I needed to apply for in order to return to the UK. I went online and most websites suggested that I apply for a one way replacement brp visa. I reported my status document as lost via the LOST BRP link and the response I got from UKBA suggested that I apply for a transfer of conditions/no time limit visa. The link I clicked on gave 2 options to either apply for a replacement biometric permit or a vignette transfer. I applied for a vignette transfer and I got response from UKVI stating that I had applied for a visa in the wrong category. They also questioned how long I had been out of the UK and why I was issued a Botswana residence permit. They also questioned if I was coming to back to the UK to visit or if I was a returning resident.
Can you please advise me as to which visa I should apply for because I have never held a BRP and I am not sure if I qualify to apply for a single entry replacement biometric permit. Any input will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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CR001
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by CR001 » Fri Oct 11, 2019 7:40 am
On what basis did you get ilr and when did you get it?
How long did you live in the UK before leaving?
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by Ethan2013 » Fri Oct 11, 2019 7:45 am
Thank you for your response. I got my ILR outide immigration rules in March 2010. I have lived in the UK since September 2002. Ever since I was granted my ILR, I do travel to Botswana frequently and on some visits I can stay for up to 5 months.
I was granted my Botswana residence permit in 2016 when I spent about 8 months here. The entry clearance officer asked how long I visited the UK on my return in 2017 but I was working and going to University there. It wasn't a visit and it wasn't stamped in my passport as a visit.
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by CR001 » Fri Oct 11, 2019 7:47 am
Char (CR001 not Casa)
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by Ethan2013 » Fri Oct 11, 2019 8:11 am
I haven't been away for more than 2 years.
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by vinny » Fri Oct 11, 2019 11:36 am
Yes. But after having lost your immigration status document, you have no proof that you have ILR.
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