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1) If you read the question closely it clearly says “based on the current application”. Date of entry based on your 5 years qualifying period you are basing your ILR application on i.e. 2013Natey007 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2019 5:05 pmHi
Me and my family are applying for ILR. Our BRP will expire next month so definitely will have to submit the application ASAP. I went to see a lawyer to discuss on some questions that I had. I’d say I was happy with nearly all the answers given by the lawyer, except for two questions.
I had read so much on this forum and I thought I got the answer for those questions until the lawyer told me differently.
Prior to the current visa (2013-2019) , we had stayed here for 5 years (2006-2010) before. Both on Tier 2 General visa. Only me working, wife is not. I have 5 children, 3 were born here. Everyone came here on the same date.
For the question asking for the “Date first entered into UK” ..which date should I use:
- following the previous visa date entry , the first time in 2006 or
- current visa , 2013?
And so for my sons who were born here, for the same question, do I use their dates of birth or their BRP date?
I read before on this forum for almost similiar situation,
people were advised to use date on current visa entry. But the lawyer said I should use the date of entry on the previous older visa. She asked to prepare a letter explaining the entry dates for both of the visas and attached it with the application.
Another thing ,for the question , “Do you have any Home Office Reference numbers?”, does it mean a COS
(Certificate of Sponsorship) reference number? Or the visa reference numbers? The lawyer said these are the visa’s and I should include reference numbers from both of my visas. The problem is I only have COS reference numbers and not the visa’s. Not really sure where to get these visa reference numbers from.
So, I’m confused.
I really appreciate if anyone could help me clarify this for me.
Thank you very much.
Nt.
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Are you going for super priority or standard service?
Because money matters. You have an option to apply for ONLY yourself first. You can use super priority for youself if you wish and use the start of the 28 days window. You will most likely get a decision within 24 hours (some people wait longer though). After you get your decision you will have peace of mind and apply standard service for your partner, 19 and 17 year old (this way you will pay £610 extra but risk-free costs of 3 dependents). Note you have to apply for them before their visa expiry though.Natey007 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 24, 2019 3:05 pm
I can only afford to pay for the standard service right now. If I can find the extra money, I’d pay for the lawyer to do it for us. But money is tight, hence I’m here asking questions.
tier11417 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 24, 2019 2:56 pmSome useful things to note:
1) You are eligible to apply for ILR: 5th anniversary from initial visa date minus 28 days. Pay and submit your application ONLY when you are in the qualifying period as the date of online application submission is the date of application. (many people do this mistake after the new system rolled out)
We will be here exactly 6 years on 13 April next month. When you said ,
“..minus 28 days”. Does it mean we should apply 28 days before 13 April? It’s 20 days from now to 13 April! I really hope I got your point wrong here.
2) As CR001 advised, your 19 year old needs English Requirement and LIUK. If your 17 year old is 18 on the date of application he/she will require both also. Make sure your 17 year old is not turning 18 on date of application.
The 19 year old child has passed his English test and also LIUT. The 17 one has just turned 17 today.
3) Apply for ILR for yourself, your partner, 17 and 19 year old.
4) Register your three children as British Citizen after you get your ILR. HO will most likely ask you why you did not apply for your three other children. To save time and delay, add a cover letter with your application and state you will register your three UK born children as BC after you get ILR. CR001 has stated the exact provision in law you can state as above.
If you have any more questions feel free to ask. The moderators on this forum are far better than many lawyers. All members will try to help.
Good to know that. Just can’t express my gratitude enough for all the inputs. Thank you very much
Goodluck.
tier11417 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 24, 2019 3:09 pmBecause money matters. You have an option to apply for ONLY yourself first. You can use super priority for youself if you wish and use the start of the 28 days window. You will most likely get a decision within 24 hours (some people wait longer though). After you get your decision you will have peace of mind and apply standard service for your partner, 19 and 17 year old (this way you will pay £610 extra but risk-free costs of 3 dependents). Note you have to apply for them before their visa expiry though.
This way you will be able to register your other children as BC also saving time as you will have your ILR.
Just a suggestion, ofcourse decision is yours.
Correct. But only relevant to main tier 2 visa holder. The 6 year cap does not apply to dependents.
Thanks
tier11417 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 24, 2019 4:03 pmWhat is the issue date in 2013?
To be honest, its upto you if you want to spend your money on a lawyer.
If you search this forum, many members have posted their documents/experiences/questions regarding Tier 2 General. If you want, you can benefit from them, read the guidance and the new online form is pretty simple.