jaskiratbaweja wrote:

lanr3e wrote:We have just received her passport and application documents. ILR granted on the 7th of March. It took them almost exactly 2 weeks.

Many Congratulations. Did the Home Office send it back normal second class post or next day delivery?

It was sent via recorded delivery - signed for.

We have just received her passport and application documents. ILR granted on the 7th of March. It took them almost exactly 2 weeks.

Hi Guys, Has anyone applied after 29 Feb(biometric application) and got their card? I applied on 1st March at croydon PEO and my application was put on hold because they requested additional docs for cohabitation as I had initially supplied only joint account statements and my wife's payslips only....

The most relevant changes (actually practically applicable to the majority) seems to be that the income level at ILR time has to be atleast as much as when the points were secured. IMHO I think this is the best outcome, as for majority, they will have been earning more now than when they came in 5 ...

To operate a company (business enterprise) in the UK, one must register with HMRC. How you derive personal income from that company / business may vary - depending on how you operate. Two different things - registration of business (HMRC) vs. meeting immigration requirements (UKBA). Limited compani...

sorry, just another point that i missed out from my last reply... I wont be surprised if my friends boyfriend leaves her after he does get citizenship because i know that is his only aim. I have tried to explain to my friend but she just isn't ready to listen to me and thinks that she can't find a ...

Hi, Thank you so much. I applied on 15th of Dec 2010 and my Tier 2 expired on 17th Jan 2011. I only received the rejected application on 19th of Jan and I reapplied on the next day. I did not filled the cages on "overstaying" thinking that I was still in the process of application(for my ignorance)...

Hi , I am due to apply ILR in December 2011, I have a driving conviction ie "without due care and attention" with 5 penality points and fine which I went to court last month. Will this effect my ILR in DEC 2011. can you please let me know Thanks, If the criminality threshold is introduced in April ...

I think this link resolves the issue: http://london.usembassy.gov/vwp3.html Have you been refused a visa under Section 214(b) or 221(g)? * Travelers who have been refused a visa under the provisions of Section 221(g) or 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act are not prohibited from traveling ...

the date is too closed for the wedin to be postponed and also im a christian though i went to my country last yr june for the court marriage but my wife and her parents inisisted on doin d wedding.what shld i do? You can either 1) Get the marriage postponed till such a date you know you will be ava...

Pls i need ur advice my good people.i applied for tier 1 general visa through a PEO officer at Crydon the feb1 ,2011 and i did the biometric same day.i received a letter dated on the feb 02,2011 and it was stated in the later dt the application is valid but ve been passed to some team to make enqui...

Is an individual, who was previously refused a US (B1/B2) visa on a previous nationality, eligible for US visa waiver program when naturalized as British citizen?

What is your immigration status?

Hi, Thanks for your reply...But when i had called up the contact centre of home office, i was trold that since i am originally from HSMP scheme, i will be covered.However,i wanted to double check.. Do you have any links for my situation? Just to be clear, under HSMP JR, if you applied for HSMP befo...

Dear forum members. I was wondering if you can help me put some sense to my dilemma. I am currently on a 5yr work permit and set to apply for ILR in end of August 2011. The current proposed changes for settlement in April don’t really affect me and I should be able to apply for ILR without a prob...

Hello, I was on HSMP scheme in Nov 2006.I got extension in Nov 2009 for 2 years. I am covered by HSMP High court JR judegement.However,my current visa is Tier1 (and NOT HSMP). My question is : When i apply for another extension in Nov 11, will i be covered under HSMP Jr( and treated under same rule...

Hi Unfortunately have been caught by TV licensing, for not having a tv licence. No excuses, it ran out and I didn't renew it. It went to court and I was ordered to pay a fine. Will this affect my application for citizenship next year? Many thanks Watching TV without a valid licence is a criminal of...

Applied to Switch from Work Permit issued in 07 to Tier 1 General I don't think there's any problem. The Home Office aims to decide 95% of premium applications on the same day. Yours is unfortunately, one of the 5% that will take longer. As they have told your rep to come back today...I think you w...

In general, I think the proposed changes to the immigration rules do not make migrants any worse off. But I have my reservations for the changes to settlement rules - especially the introduction of a salary threshold. The current job market is extremely challenging and unemployment is at record leve...

Hi All Using the help of a legal representative, I submitted my application today at Croydon PEO ( Completed all of the Biometric Procedures which went smoothly). But when we handed in our application, my representative was immediately told to return after 2 PM the following day to collect Document...

There is currently no limit on the number of times you can extend your Leave to remain under Tier 1(G). Hi, Is there any limit on number of times we can apply for extension under Tier1 migrant program. I got Tier 1 in 2008 and got extension last month for two years. After two years can i apply for e...

Hello Every one, I have a two years visitors visa to the UK which will expire in July this year,and i have used the visa twice since to visit the UK,it was issued. I broke off with my boy friend who lives in the UK recently and called me yesterday to tell me that he has gotten my visa cancelled by ...

Wife's (Tier1 General-not dependent on husband) British Citizenship on Husband's Behalf? Details:- 1.) I (Husband) will be getting my Citizenship next year 2012, and my wife who is on Tier1 General (but on Individual Tier1 - not Dependent on me) - will she be eligible to apply for her Citizenship a...

Considering that you were granted ILR outside the immigration rules...depending on your circumstances, you may fail to meet the residence requirements - i.e 5 year legal stay in UK. Can you provide more information on your immigration status before you were granted ILR?

Hello, I am going to apply for my British Naturalisation very soon and I want your advise about one issue that kept haunting me forever! Let me give you the details. Way back in 2006 when I first arrived in UK and I started to drive on my international licence, I had a minor offence then for speedi...