Thank you "EUSmile" !! Have you got any idea why UK doesn't recognise other EU issued residence cards? Were they allowed to choose or amend/translate the directive? However, the UK does not currently recognise other EU issued residence cards and so is an exception. AND if a UK citizen is coming back...

Dear All, Thank you very much for such an informative post and links. I have gone through the post and have seen 2 different scenarios "Part 1" and "Part 2" in the beginning. My question is a little bit different and I really appreciate the reply from experts and seniors. The scenario is as follows:...

Jambo wrote:Strictly speaking the guide ask you to list all passports (current and previous) but to send just current one.
application.

You are a star !

I will apply for her passport this Monday.

Thanks and regards

Mazhar

[quote="JamboWhich documents are you referring to?[/quote] The form and guidance I received from IPS ask to produce the current and any preveious passports. My daughter has now got her own current passport but previously she has been endorsed on her mother's passport which is currently not available...

Hi All, I am sorry if the question has already been asked/replied. I have just received the citizenship certificate for my 7 years old british born daugher but I am unable to apply for her British passport becuase all the required documents were sent to UKBA with the Set (M) application for my wife ...

[quote="Greenie"]You are entitled to claim CTC and CB even though your wife has no recourse to public funds.


Thanks Greeni, I really appreciate that. I have gone through the link and will now submit their Set(M) application with confident.

Regards

Hi all, SORRY FOR THE LONG POST BUT THE BACKGROUND INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT. I have recently (June 2011) obtained ILR on the basis of 10 years long residence. Soon after this ILR, my next action was to change the visa status of my wife and three minor children from dependants of Tier 2(General) to F...

A. Febrauary 2012

Greenie wrote:This is really not a unique question and has been asked and answered on a regular basis on this section of the forum.

It was better if you would write one sentence with some information rather criticising as the purpose of this forum is to help each other.

Hello All, Before I ask the question it is important to provide some background information. (Please see below): I have just received my ILR on the basis of 10 years long residence. My wife and three children who came to live with me in 2003 as dependants of student are now living here as Tier 2 (Ge...

Hi All, Good News ! I have received my passport back with ILR. Please see the details of my application below: Application type: 10 years long residence (Visit, Student, Tier1(General), Tier2(General)) Application sent: 29 April 2011 Received by UKBA: 03 May 2011 Payment taken: 11 May 2011 Acknowled...

Dear All I posted on 23rd May and got a acknowledgment on 26th May but no money deducted yet, my cards details are correct too but don't understand why no money have been taken yet. Is there anyone else in the same situation please reply this forum is great to share the info. Also looks like HO is ...

Its been long time since I heard that someone has received their passport back with ILR which is strange !!

I sent my 10 years long residence case on 29-04-2011, received by UKBA on 03-05-2011. Payment taken 07-05-2011, have also received ack letter and now waiting....

Regards

Mazhar

Why is she not eligible for ILR yet? There is no provision in the immigration rules for dependants when applying for settlement under long residence. See also section 9 . Does it mean that her time as a dependant of PBS will not be considered and she will have to spend another 2 years as a spouse o...

Why is she not eligible for ILR yet? There is no provision in the immigration rules for dependants when applying for settlement under long residence. See also section 9 . Does it mean that her time as a dependant of PBS will not be considered and she will have to spend another 2 years as a spouse o...

My status: 14-02-2001 to 28-03-2001 Visitor 09-09-2001 to 28-04-2008 Student 28-04-2008 to 30-03-2011 Tier 1 (General) 30-03-2011 to date Tier 2 (General) Status of My wife and two sons (under 18 ) 02-06-2003 to 28-04-2008 Student dependants 28-04-2008 to 30-03-2011 Tier 1(General) Dependants 30-03-...

Hi All, I have just sent my ILR application on the basis of 10 years long residence (arrived in 2001) and hoping to receive it back in next few weeks with some positive result. I currently hold Tier2 (General) visa which is valid until February 2014. My wife and three children ( under 18 ) who joine...

Hi Mazhar I applied for the same one at the same day, my payment was taken today, havent been home to check for a letter yet, but as far as I know they do. Good luck Keep us posted Checked my account this morning and the good news is that the payment has finally been taken. It was actually taken on...

wen4k wrote:Hi Mazhar

I applied for the same one at the same day, my payment was taken today, havent been home to check for a letter yet, but as far as I know they do.
Good luck Keep us posted

Thanks Wen4k

Good luck for the final outcome!

Mine hasn't been taken yet

Regards

Mazhar

ghummy wrote:relax, my app was confirmed delivered on the 27th april, and they only took payment from me yesterday. will be about another week before a letter is recieved.

Thanks ghummy.

be patient. it has only been a week since they received your application and there are delays due to the bank holidays. LOL. :) Thanks Greenie. Its not that I am so desperate but my only worry is that my application is in safe hands and not been delivered to the wrong address. The file have got all...

Dear All, I have sent my ILR application before the royal wedding and may day bank holidays (28-04-2011) to UKBA's Durham office under the 10 years long residencde category. The application was received on 3rd May as it was confirmed via Royal mail tracking service but it has not been acknowledged n...

HI mazhar first of all i would like to tell you that your stay in this country as a visitor doesnt include in the lawful residency it only means you have access to work ,NHS and NI if you are visiting in uk you do not consider yourself as a lawful resident you are here for a short term stay.so in g...

HI mazhar first of all i would like to tell you that your stay in this country as a visitor doesnt include in the lawful residency it only means you have access to work ,NHS and NI if you are visiting in uk you do not consider yourself as a lawful resident you are here for a short term stay.so in g...

Hi All, I have now completed my 10 years lawful residence, (visit, student, Tier 1 (Genral) and most recent one Tier 2 (General) from 14-02-2001 to 14-02-2011). My current visa for Tier 2(General) is valid upto 14-01-2014. My wife and two sons (aged 10 and 11) who joined me as my dependants are liv...