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by Bollox
Tue Sep 26, 2023 3:07 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: English language requirement for naturalisation as a British citizen
Replies: 1
Views: 271

English language requirement for naturalisation as a British citizen

Hello lovely people, I have my settled status (Non EU citizen) issued last year December and now I am preparing to apply for BC. I have questions about English language requirement. I have Post graduate Diploma from UK, will it be accepted as an English language requirement? thanks a lot in advance.
by Bollox
Wed Apr 19, 2023 1:50 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement Visa Applications - INDIA TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 708
Views: 260190

Re: Settlement Visa Applications - INDIA TIMELINES ONLY

Type of visa applied: Settlement spouse and child Type of application (Priority/Non-Priority): Non-Priority Application Centre: Mumbai Date of application online: 05/02/2023 Biometrics : 10/02/2023 VFS Email/Mobile message confirming that the application is forwarded to UKVI: 10/02/2023 UKVI email f...
by Bollox
Mon Mar 20, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Settlement Visa Applications - INDIA TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 708
Views: 260190

Re: Settlement Visa Applications - INDIA TIMELINES ONLY

Type of visa applied: Settlement spouse and child Type of application (Priority/Non-Priority): Non-Priority Application Centre: Mumbai Date of application online: 05/02/2023 Biometrics : 10/02/2023 VFS Email/Mobile message confirming that the application is forwarded to UKVI: 10/02/2023 UKVI email f...
by Bollox
Thu Dec 08, 2022 3:25 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Settled Status - Time line
Replies: 3
Views: 1454

Re: Settled Status - Time line

Thank you all.

Received on 02/12 so just over two weeks. :D
by Bollox
Wed Dec 07, 2022 2:11 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Is IELTS academic valid for UK Spouse Visa?
Replies: 0
Views: 346

Is IELTS academic valid for UK Spouse Visa?

hi
just checking if IELTS Academic is valid for UK spouse visa. I am unable to find out on the UKVI website if academic is valid for spouse visa. It states that below exams only -

IELTS Life Skills
IELTS for UKVI

any help would be really helpful.

Cheers
by Bollox
Wed Nov 16, 2022 3:41 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Settled Status - Time line
Replies: 3
Views: 1454

Settled Status - Time line

Hi all

I have applied for settled status on 15/10/2022 and submitted all the documents as necessary. COA was also received on the same day 15/10/2022. Would someone please let me know what is turnaround time for Settled status application.

Thanks a lot in advance.

Cheers
by Bollox
Thu Feb 24, 2022 4:23 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: NON EU with PSS (RRR) trying to bring NON EU spouse
Replies: 1
Views: 401

NON EU with PSS (RRR) trying to bring NON EU spouse

Hello all Hoping to get some suggestions and answers, I have queries and concerns as to what should be my approach in terms of below- I am non EU citizen with Pre-settled status (through retained right of residence). I will be eligible for Settled status in November 2022. I am married now to Non EU ...
by Bollox
Tue Dec 29, 2020 4:41 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Pre-settled status holder sponsoring Non-EU fiance via UK family visa
Replies: 10
Views: 779

Re: Pre-settled status holder sponsoring Non-EU fiance via UK family visa

Nothing prevents them from getting married, but they cannot sponsor a spouse to migrate to the UK with pre-settled status. A non EU spouse can only be sponsored once the nom EU spouse in the UK has settled status. Hold on to that thought, @CR001. I read somewhere recently (not sure if it was on the...
by Bollox
Tue Dec 29, 2020 3:43 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Pre-settled status holder sponsoring Non-EU fiance via UK family visa
Replies: 10
Views: 779

Re: Pre-settled status holder sponsoring Non-EU fiance via UK family visa

No they cannot. If they are a non EU citizen, they can only sponsor a partner under the more strict and costly UK immigration rules once they have settled status. Only an EU citizen can sponsor family under the EU rule and EU settled scheme. Thank you for your quick response. So in short, Non EU wi...
by Bollox
Tue Dec 29, 2020 3:06 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Pre-settled status holder sponsoring Non-EU fiance via UK family visa
Replies: 10
Views: 779

Pre-settled status holder sponsoring Non-EU fiance via UK family visa

Would someone be able to help please.

Can a person with pre-settled status (granted on the basis of retained rights of residence) sponsor non-eu fiance via UK family visa route?

Thank you.
by Bollox
Sat Oct 31, 2020 3:04 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: change brc issued under eea to eu settlement
Replies: 1048
Views: 136945

Re: change brc issued under eea to eu settlement

Am a non Eu member just received my settled status link to my limited leave to remain biometric card. Applied for an upgrade some weeks ago and sent an email to confirm if I want them to continue with the application. Now questions are as follows? 1) To show my intent for them to proceed, what’s th...
by Bollox
Sat Oct 31, 2020 3:02 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: change brc issued under eea to eu settlement
Replies: 1048
Views: 136945

Re: change brc issued under eea to eu settlement

I completed the form to change my BRC card under EEA pre-settled status. The application has been submitted and now I need to book an appointment for biometric. Unfortunately there aren't many available slots in London. Few are available but they are paid, cheapest is 110£.has anyone be able to secu...
by Bollox
Tue Jul 07, 2020 7:48 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Retained Rights of Residence application or Pre-settled status
Replies: 1
Views: 311

Re: Retained Rights of Residence application or Pre-settled status

*expire in 2024.
by Bollox
Tue Jul 07, 2020 2:31 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Retained Rights of Residence application or Pre-settled status
Replies: 1
Views: 311

Retained Rights of Residence application or Pre-settled status

hi all I am Non-EU citizen recently got divorced from my EU ex. I qualify for retained rights of residence. Currently I have Residence Card of a Family Member of a union citizen which will expire in 2014. I have not applied for pre-settled status yet. Do i need to apply for retained rights of reside...
by Bollox
Thu Feb 28, 2019 1:57 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Permanent Residence Card - Processing Time 2017/2018 (NEW Thread)
Replies: 704
Views: 212578

Re: Permanent Residence Card - Processing Time 2017/2018 (NEW Thread)

Joint application EEA national PR Card + Non-EEA spouse 5 year Residence Card Online Application submitted: 07/01/2019 Money taken: 07/01/19 Confirmation Email: 08/01/19 Bio-metric letter dated: 15/01/19 Bio-metric done: 22/01/19 COA letter received: 27/01/19 Document received: 15/02/19 dated 07/02/...
by Bollox
Fri Feb 22, 2019 2:30 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Permanent Residence Card - Processing Time 2017/2018 (NEW Thread)
Replies: 704
Views: 212578

Re: Permanent Residence Card - Processing Time 2017/2018 (NEW Thread)

Joint application EEA national PR Card + Non-EEA spouse 5 year Residence Card Online Application submitted: 07/01/2019 Money taken: 07/01/19 Confirmation Email: 08/01/19 Bio-metric letter dated: 15/01/19 Bio-metric done: 22/01/19 COA letter received: 27/01/19 Document received: 15/02/19 dated 07/02/...
by Bollox
Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:31 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Permanent Residence Card - Processing Time 2017/2018 (NEW Thread)
Replies: 704
Views: 212578

Re: Permanent Residence Card - Processing Time 2017/2018 (NEW Thread)

Joint application EEA national PR Card + Non-EEA spouse 5 year Residence Card Online Application submitted: 07/01/2019 Money taken: 07/01/19 Confirmation Email: 08/01/19 Bio-metric letter dated: 15/01/19 Bio-metric done: 22/01/19 COA letter received: 27/01/19 Document received: 15/02/19 dated 07/02/...
by Bollox
Tue Feb 05, 2019 11:42 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Permanent Residence Card - Processing Time 2017/2018 (NEW Thread)
Replies: 704
Views: 212578

Re: Permanent Residence Card - Processing Time 2017/2018 (NEW Thread)

Bollox wrote: ↑
Mon Jan 28, 2019 4:19 pm
 Joint application EEA national + Non-EEA spouse

Online Application submitted: 07/01/2019
Money taken: 07/01/19
Confirmation Email: 08/01/19
Bio-metric letter dated: 15/01/19
Bio-metric done: 22/01/19
COA letter date: 24/01/19
Permanent resident card received:
Document received:
by Bollox
Mon Jan 28, 2019 4:19 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Permanent Residence Card - Processing Time 2017/2018 (NEW Thread)
Replies: 704
Views: 212578

Re: Permanent Residence Card - Processing Time 2017/2018 (NEW Thread)

Joint application EEA national + Non-EEA spouse

Online Application submitted: 07/01/2019
Money taken: 07/01/19
Confirmation Email: 08/01/19
Bio-metric letter dated: 15/01/19
Bio-metric done: 22/01/19
COA letter received:
Permanent resident card received:
Document received:
by Bollox
Wed Nov 29, 2017 2:50 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: NonEU spouse applying for Schengen visa from UK
Replies: 0
Views: 409

NonEU spouse applying for Schengen visa from UK

Hello I am non EU citizen just arrived in London on 6 month EEA family permit, have not applied for residence card yet. My wife who is German citizen is settled in the UK. We are planning to go to Germany over the Christmas time. She has already booked her flights before I got my EEA family permit a...
by Bollox
Fri Nov 03, 2017 4:43 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479308

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Arrived in London safely. Though I was detained for an hour for further checks Hello mate For 1 hour? Did they interview you there? Regards No interview. The Immigration Officer vanished for an hour to do his checks. He came back with my passport stamped saying it's all good. Guys can I complain so...
by Bollox
Thu Nov 02, 2017 2:04 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479308

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Mdf74813 wrote: ↑
Thu Nov 02, 2017 7:46 am
 Arrived in London safely. Though I was detained for an hour for further checks
Hello mate

For 1 hour? Did they interview you there?

Regards
by Bollox
Tue Oct 31, 2017 4:23 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479308

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

After waiting for 132 working days we decided to cancel the application and reaply with more evidence and pay for priority. I email to cancel application and they give me this email : Dear ******** , Thank you for the information you have provided. We escalated your withdrawal request to the releva...
by Bollox
Sun Oct 29, 2017 5:03 am
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479308

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hello all I have come across this news in Dailymail. It’s regarding EEA family permit application. Please read it and see how these newspapers can be used to make your voice louder. http://dailym.ai/2zX5in5 I also would like to know about these YouTube videos. It looks like some visa consultancy fir...
by Bollox
Tue Oct 24, 2017 5:15 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT
Replies: 3480
Views: 479308

Re: Sheffield Visa Section - EEA FAMILY PERMIT

Hello Baig Here’s the email for complain. Either you or ur wife both can complain. complaints@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk It’s on their website. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration/about/complaints-procedure Write as usual what u going through and mention how many escalati...

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