Hi, I became self employed and started a company in Aug 2020 (my first employment as I was doing my Phd earlier)- I have not filed my first self assessment yet. What should I submit in the following: "Your most recent tax year account statement and corresponding HMRC tax return as proof of self-empl...

Thank you. Appreciate the reply. Another query in regards to the application. I am self employed and started a company in Aug 2020 - I have not filed my first self assessment yet. What should I submit in the following: "Your most recent tax year account statement and corresponding HMRC tax return as...

Hi, My husband recently received his British passport and I am applying for my naturalisation on the basis of his application. I have had my ILR for more than 12 months too. While starting my application, a section comes asking Are you either: An EEA national who has been issued with a permanent res...

Hi, Just a small query on the IDV app itself. My app shows everything is submitted but logging into the UKVAS app says you have few steps remaining (i.e. book appointment etc). Am I correct to assume that IDV information has not been updated in the UKCVAS website? or do I still need to book an appoi...

Hi, My husband is making his naturalisation application. He got his ILR in Feb 2019 and it has been 12 months. He meets all the relevant conditions. I got my ILR in Oct 2019. Am I correct in my understanding that at this point only he is eligible to apply for his naturalisation. The 12 month waiver ...

Hi all, Eligibility criteria: MN1 Section 1(3), 1 parent was granted ILR March 2019 Applicant: Minor with an Indian Passport, but born in the UK Method of application: Online- Sopra Steria Hounslow Date of receipt by UKBA: 22 October 2019 Date of debit of fees: Date of biometric enrolment. Date of r...

Hi, I am planning of applying for an OCI for my daughter (recently acquired British passport). I have already surrendered the Indian Passport. I am travelling to India for 2 months on 1 Dec. I will be applying for an Indian visa (I think it takes 24 hours to get one). However, if possible, I would l...

Thank you Zimba as I was struggling to find this post!

Hi, I am a Tier 2 Dependant and following is my visa history: Tier 2 (first) - 10 Sept 2014 [Entry to uk 17 Sept 2014] Tier 2 (husband changed employer) - 14 Nov 2014 Tier 2 extension - 14 Nov 2017 to 21 March 2020 My apologies if this has been posted before. I wanted a clarification on few things. ...

She is 11 months old. We haven’t started sending her to nursery yet. Our GP, midwife have both refused to provide a reference.

Hi, Thank you for your reply and apologies for the late acknowledgement. I found the following while filling in the form - "One referee should be a professional who has engaged with the child in a professional capacity, such as a teacher, health visitor, social worker or minister of religion. The ot...

Hello, I am filling the MN1 form for my daughter (11 months) on grounds that my husband now has an ILR. However, I am struggling to find a second reference i.e. someone who has been professionally involved with her. My GP and my mid wife have both refused to give their personal details out. What can...

Hi CR0001, Thank you for the prompt reply. Two leading questions: Regarding British passport - we already have her Indian passport. Do we not need to apply for any visa before e give that away? We applied for her Indian passport as we didn’t think she would be eligible for British passport (as my hu...

Hi, My daughter was born in UK in June 2018. At that time both parents (my husband and I) had tier 2 visa. We registered her birth at Indian embassy and have received her Indian passport. Subsequently, my husband became eligible for ILR and was granted the same in March 2019. I (mother) will become ...

Just a follow up. Got our ILR based on date mentioned on approval letter.

We did go through a consultation for some other questions we had but thank you for confirming this. The forum has been a great help!

Dear CR001, Thank you so much for your reply. This has saved me from the immense amount of work of getting my travel history together. I travelled almost every week during my term to Ireland and it is a big relief to know I do not have to account for each missing stamp on my entry back to UK. I real...

Hi CR001, Thank you for your reply. Does this limit apply for first grant of Tier 2 or extension. Below are my Tier 2 details: Tier 2 (first) - 10 Sept 2014 [Entry to uk 17 Sept 2014] Tier 2 (husband changed employer) - 14 Nov 2014 Tier 2 extension - 14 Nov 2017 After what point do I need to show my...

Hi, I was going through the guidelines for counting continuous period for ILR. Can someone explain this: PBS Dependants: You must not include any absence from the UK during periods of leave granted under the Rules in place before 11 January 2018 towards the 180 days allowable absences. For example, ...

Hi Zimba, Thank you for your reply. I had the same thing in my mind but I read conflicting opinion in various forums including this forum (https://www.immigrationboards.com/uk-tier-2-employer-sponsored-visas/confusion-over-what-is-the-start-date-of-current-visa-t257880.html). I wanted to recheck as ...

Hi Zimba, Thank you for your reply. I need only two confirmations regarding my ILR (1) can I apply in March which is when my application was successful in 2014. (My BRP has April end mentioned) - Can anyone confirm that they have gone by the approval date and got their ILR? Or a source which states ...

Hi, I am Tier 2 (General) visa holder. I would appreciate information about calculating the start date of the 5 year period for ILR. I have two dates - (1) The date on which my first Tier 2 was approved (Shifted from PSW visa and applied in person) OR (2) The date on my BRP. Since my BRP was posted ...