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by ravi_ei
Thu Oct 10, 2019 10:49 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9514
Views: 1932910

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Passport for: First Adult Passport Applying from: UK Method of application: Online Date of application: 26 Sep 2019 Identity verified: 26 Sep 2019 Documents sent: 27 Sep 2019 Documents delivered: 30 Sep 2019 Documents received: 30 Sep 2019 Application being processed: 30 Sep 2019 Application Approve...
by ravi_ei
Sun Sep 29, 2019 2:41 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Irish citizenship for baby born in Northern Ireland
Replies: 4
Views: 509

Re: Irish citizenship for baby born in Northern Ireland

So let's say for sake of argument my father-my offspring's grandfather want to join the baby with his Irish/British nationality in UK as non EU member of an EEA personnel then he(grandfather) wont be able to take advantage of this route. He(grandfather) has to come through the immigration route def...
by ravi_ei
Sun Sep 29, 2019 2:24 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Irish citizenship for baby born in Northern Ireland
Replies: 4
Views: 509

Re: Irish citizenship for baby born in Northern Ireland

I want to know if our baby will by default eligible for Irish citizenship or we as a couple still have to prove that we have lived in Northern Ireland for 3 years in last 4 years from the date baby is born. You've obviously heard about the Good Friday agreement giving anyone born in Northern Irelan...
by ravi_ei
Sun Sep 29, 2019 11:49 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Irish citizenship for baby born in Northern Ireland
Replies: 4
Views: 509

Irish citizenship for baby born in Northern Ireland

Hi All, I and my wife live in Northern Ireland and we both recently received British Citizenship. I have a question about Irish citizenship about our to be born baby in near future. As we are now British citizen I want to know if our baby will by default eligible for Irish citizenship or we as a cou...
by ravi_ei
Mon Sep 09, 2019 2:26 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: July 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY
Replies: 94
Views: 28307

Re: July 2019 Naturalisation TIMELINES ONLY

Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 General + 1year ILR Language Criteria: IELTS UKVI + Life in the UK Test Nationality: Indian Method of application: Online Date of application: 20/07/2019 Payment method: Online by Card Date of debit of fees: 20/07/2019 Date of Biometric letter issued: 20/07/2019 Date of ...
by ravi_ei
Tue Jul 30, 2019 2:27 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: New online form tax reference number question
Replies: 2
Views: 454

Re: New online form tax reference number question

Tax reference is the number for allocated by HMRC to the employer. You can find it in P60/P45. In citizenship form its asked in the section of employment history as an optional field. You may chose to leave it empty if you are not sure of it. Caseworker can anyway access your HMRC history so its not...
by ravi_ei
Thu Mar 14, 2019 1:38 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Questions about citizenship application
Replies: 1
Views: 290

Questions about citizenship application

Hi All, I was granted ILR in July 2018 and I am going to apply for naturalization application in July 2020. I have following questions regarding the appliction: 1. During my ILR application in July 2019 I have used ILETS for UKVI to meet English language requirement. But the IELTS for UKVI certifica...
by ravi_ei
Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:23 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Successful PEO/PSC ILR applications
Replies: 944
Views: 194019

Re: Successful PEO/PSC ILR applications

Hi Everyone, Thanks to everyone on the forum finally after around 8 years today me(Tier 2 G) and my wife(dependent) got ILR at Croydon PEO. I gave following docs: (1) Appointment Confirmation Email (2) Payment Confirmation (3) 1 x Duly completed and signed SET (O) application form; (4) 2 x passport ...
by ravi_ei
Sun Jul 15, 2018 11:07 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Help needed - Tier 2 General to ILR
Replies: 12
Views: 1006

Re: Help needed - Tier 2 General to ILR

Hi Paresh,

Have you applied for ILR?
by ravi_ei
Sat Jul 14, 2018 2:12 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR application - Final Check
Replies: 0
Views: 248

ILR application - Final Check

Hi All, First apologies for the long post. I have ILR PEO appointment very soon. My immigration history below 1. Tier 2 ICT entry clearance - Nov 2010 2. Tier 2 Extension - Dec 2011 3. Tier 2 General(Change of employment) - Aug 2013 4. Tier 2 General Extension - Dec 2014 5. Tier 2 General (Change of...
by ravi_ei
Mon Jul 09, 2018 4:45 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Cohabitation docs confirmation
Replies: 3
Views: 349

Re: Cohabitation docs confirmation

One more question regarding this. Some of the letters I have for cohabitation mention names as Mr and Mrs xxxxxxxx with my name. I hope that would be ok?
by ravi_ei
Sun Jul 08, 2018 11:06 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Cohabitation docs confirmation
Replies: 3
Views: 349

Cohabitation docs confirmation

Hi All, I have appointment for ILR(Tier 2 Gen 5 year route) in couple of weeks. I just want to confirm if following docs for cohabitation are enough: Apr-16 ---- Both Names--Council Tax Bill--Previous Address Jun-16-----Both Names-Water company direct debit instruction letter-Previous Address Sep-16...
by ravi_ei
Wed Jun 27, 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: lloyds bank statements
Replies: 2
Views: 1478

Re: lloyds bank statements

Thanks equitydealer. I have called lloyds bank customer care already but they were quite adamant that they can't send interim statements. I will check with them again but as it could take couple of weeks I would prefer to go to a branch and get it done. I still have around 3 weeks for my same day ap...
by ravi_ei
Wed Jun 27, 2018 10:25 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: lloyds bank statements
Replies: 2
Views: 1478

lloyds bank statements

Hi All, Could someone please mention the lloyds bank branch where they had success getting statements printed and stamped? I moved to Northern Ireland recently and there are no lloyds bank branches here. I have my ILR appointment in July and I needed to wait until June end to get my June month's sal...
by ravi_ei
Tue May 29, 2018 2:33 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Tier 2 General To ILR - Questions and documents confirmation
Replies: 7
Views: 1325

Re: Tier 2 General To ILR - Questions and documents confirmation

f. English language requirement - UKVI IELTS ( For me and dependent ) Dependent must be B1 SELT IELTS 6. Absences more than 180 days in any of the qualifying years: None It is not qualifying years, it is ANY 12 month rolling period. Answer to question per number that I am able to. 1. Should be fine...
by ravi_ei
Tue May 29, 2018 2:00 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Tier 2 General To ILR - Questions and documents confirmation
Replies: 7
Views: 1325

Tier 2 General To ILR - Questions and documents confirmation

Hi All, I got my first Tier 2 General visa on 5th Aug 2013. I have booked an appointment for 9th July 2018 (28 days before 5th Aug 2018). Here is the list of documents I am collating for the SET(o) application: Applicant + 1 dependent(spouse) a. Passport ( for me and dependent ) b. 2 Photos ( for me...
by ravi_ei
Wed May 16, 2018 11:06 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Tier 2 General To ILR - Questions and documents confirmation
Replies: 7
Views: 1325

Re: Tier 2 -> ILR P45/P60 issue

Thanks Ken and apsk. I am planning to take the P60/P45 with me at PEO appointment. But I will only submit them if asked by the case worker. Thanks for your inputs.
by ravi_ei
Fri May 11, 2018 7:39 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Tier 2 General To ILR - Questions and documents confirmation
Replies: 7
Views: 1325

Tier 2 -> ILR P45/P60 issue

Hi All, I am on Tier 2 Gen visa and will be eligible to apply for ILR in July 2018. In Jan 2016 I switched employer from employer A to employer B. Employer A issued a P45 with amount X which I submitted to employer B. But my employer A did forget to pay some part of my Holiday pay and Bonus(pro rata...
by ravi_ei
Wed May 09, 2018 5:50 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Online Set(o) form
Replies: 6
Views: 1060

Re: Online Set(o) form

Hi, This online form has been introduced today. If you have already filled paper form then there is no need to fill the online form. This online form is still beta service and there should be proper indication from UKVI before closing down the paper form. Paper form is still acceptable. Also this Be...
by ravi_ei
Wed May 09, 2018 3:31 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Online Set(o) form
Replies: 6
Views: 1060

Online Set(o) form

A new online SET(O) form is now available Link to SET(o) page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-settle-in-the-uk-form-seto On above link in "Details" section there is a link to online application for SET(o): Link to online SET(o) application page https://visas-immigration.ser...
by ravi_ei
Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:34 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR in July - Advice on small issues
Replies: 2
Views: 367

Re: ILR in July - Advice on small issues

Thanks for your reply Cyclina. I switched to Tier 2 General in Aug 2013. Start Date of my new job(Employer B) was in November. This was done so I can finish my notice period with Employer A. COS start Date is normally in future(maximum 3 months in future) for this purpose. Because my Tier 2 General ...
by ravi_ei
Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:43 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR in July - Advice on small issues
Replies: 2
Views: 367

ILR in July - Advice on small issues

Hi All, My ILR is due in July 2018. Here is my visa history Nov 2010 - Tier 2 ICT EST STAFF - With Employer A DEC 2011 - Tier 2 ICT EST STAFF Extension with Employer A Aug 2013 - Switch to Tier 2 General - With Employer B - SOC 2126 (Shaortage occupation) Oct 2014 - Extension of Tier 2 General - Wit...
by ravi_ei
Sun Dec 31, 2017 12:44 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Tier 2 G to ILR - Absences when not employed
Replies: 2
Views: 362

Re: Tier 2 G to ILR - Absences when not employed

Hi All, As ILR application via 5 year route through Tier 2 General requires to provide Employer letter to show all the absences in last 5 years, what proof would be required if the absence is in the duration when you are not employed (between end of previous employment and start of new employment)?...
by ravi_ei
Tue Dec 26, 2017 1:25 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Tier 2 G to ILR - Absences when not employed
Replies: 2
Views: 362

Tier 2 G to ILR - Absences when not employed

Hi All, As ILR application via 5 year route through Tier 2 General requires to provide Employer letter to show all the absences in last 5 years, what proof would be required if the absence is in the duration when you are not employed (between end of previous employment and start of new employment)? ...
by ravi_ei
Fri Sep 22, 2017 9:47 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Tier 2 -> ILR and Tax amendments
Replies: 2
Views: 1465

Re: Tier 2 -> ILR and Tax amendments

Thanks Zimba. Bit of a relief.
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