Hi, I need clarification on English Language requirement for ILR - Will Post Graduate Diploma from UK university be sufficient to satisfy the requirement as I am not sure if this will count as a degree Or Do we have to take the English Language test. BTW - There is an expired IELTS qualification as ...
Thanks for the prompt response Vinny! I also need clarification on child’s route to naturalisation, 1. would the child need ILR at all or can simply get naturalised after the parent gets ILR? (Child was not born in UK) 2. If the child does need ILR, does this mean we have to wait 5 years before natu...
Hello members, I have a tier 2 child dependent query where main applicant a single parent has just finished 5 years starting Jan-13 and is now eligible to apply for ILR (Jan-18). The child only joined the parent in Feb 2016, however is under 16 years old (9 yrs). Is the child eligible to apply at th...
Final Update! Passport for: Adult Application Type: First Passport (Naturalised Citizen) Method of application: Online Date of application: 1/6/2016 (Documents posted 2/6/2016) Date application received by IPS: 3/6/2016 Location of IPS Office involved: (not sure how to check this) Date of return of ...
Update Passport for: Adult Application Type: First Passport (Naturalised Citizen) Method of application: Online Date of application: 1/6/2016 (Documents posted 2/6/2016) Date application received by IPS: 3/6/2016 Location of IPS Office involved: (not sure how to check this) Date of return of docume...
UPDATE: Passport for: Adult Application Type: First Passport (Naturalised Citizen) Method of application: Online Date of application: 1/6/2016 (Documents posted 2/6/2016) Date application received by IPS: 3/6/2016 Location of IPS Office involved: (not sure how to check this) Date of return of docume...
Passport for: Adult Application Type: First Passport (Naturalised Citizen) Method of application: Online Date of application: 1/6/2016 (Documents posted 2/6/2016) Date application received by IPS: 3/6/2016 Location of IPS Office involved: Waiting Date of return of documents: Waiting Date of receipt ...
It will come foufou - I got a letter from MP too, informing me that decision has been made. It seems involving MP did help the case after all. Below is my updated 13 month period journey timeline: Eligibility criteria:5 Years Tier1 General + 1 Year ILR Language criteria : Life in UK + PBS Calculator...
my case is quite simple about communication - honestly I regret applying for reconsideration. A fresh application would have returned the required outcome by now.
No update on my side - it seems people are getting faster response on initial applications. I see a lot of approvals from Jan 16 timeline, however no progress on reconsiderations from last year.
Nothing yet Rassel - thanks for starting a thread on reconsiderations. I was told a month ago that a case worker was actively looking into my case in February.
Makes me wonder if a fresh application would have taken this long?
Hi Subzero, there is no formal way - but as Rassel suggested, after 6 months you can try getting your MP involved. I am in the same boat and have been waiting since July 2015, my application was refused on the grounds of no communication when they tried to contact me - which is not true. I wrote to ...
hi, Update on my case: I received a letter from the Home Office stating that my case is still in progress and decision will be taken in due course. Not sure what is the duration of their due course - It's been a year since my initial application. Any other member who received a decision on their rec...
Hi, just to add my 2 cents: I have been with Natwest for well over 6 years. During my extension for Tier1, the bank blocked the transaction and I received a letter from the home office requesting alternate method of payment. On contacting my bank I was informed they usually put an upper limit for ne...
Hello It's disappointing that you have to prove residency again after ILR - anyways, along with BRP (ILR) you may use the council tax statements to prove he was a resident in the gap year. Update on my application: Raised it with MP again after writing a letter to the home office and got a call from...
Just FYI - I have held residence visa at the same time when I was on tier 1, that was for UK and UAE. Maybe it's different for Tier2 then, I'll let her know.
Hi, A friend of mine is on Tier 2 visa in England(UK) with CoS (certificate of sponsorship) issued by the employer. She has recently got married to a Stamp 4 holder in the Ireland. The couple have been visiting each other on visit visas (England and ROI) and require a more permanent solution. Can an...
Hi, I have been waiting since Feb 2015 - Original application date :( Anyways to answer your query - Yes £80 has been deducted from my account, that is only acknowledgement you'll ever get from the Home Office for your reconsideration. I'll put the travel plans on hold until this is resolved. Regards
Hi kasiaiscool, Sorry to hear about your situation - I am in a similar boat (kind-of). I believe you should be OK as long as you can give them a solid reason for not responding in time, which in your case is true. As mentioned zahmed05, there are no timelines for reconsideration - I have only come a...
hi, as Casa suggested - it will be wise to obtain a credit report from agencies before applying for naturalisation. Please note that in some cases the debt collectors might update records in case of unclear debts which refreshes the 6 year date on the file. Being accepted for a bank account does not...
(dated 13 May)