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Hi,

Any one applied ILR through post? Please share your opinions about the application processing time.

Thanks,

any comments??

Then you can't count the time for the first work permit towards ILR, the basis of that permit was to work for that company, you didn't work so you get no credit fo that time It would have been different if the company some how was at fault during that period but as you have not provided any basis, ...

Thanks Jeff Albright for the information.

Hi there,

I want to make a request to the Subject Access Bureau (SAB) for the data on my file in the home office. Any one had applied for this? Can you please share your experience? I want to know what information you will be received....

Not sure of your exact situation but when I applied for ILR the Home Office pretty much wanted to know that (a) I had worked for the company which sponsored the work permit. (b) I was still working for them. (c) They still needed me. My case was simpler than yours, there was only one company and wo...

Now I see, I thought you were saying you worked for another company. Don't know how the HO is going to react to that. Did that not come up in the renewal of the work permit

Do the home office has the access to check the tax / NI details instantly and online?

How can you not have paid tax or NIN? That doesn't sound right.

Hummm.... I have not worked for that period.... the company was closed... How can I pay tax when there is no job...

Hi there, A quick question, I have found a new section in the SET (O) form about the NI number. I am applying for the ILR next month. Unfortunately, on my first work permit, I did not work for the company mentioned in my work permit, so I have not paid any tax or national insurance for that period. ...

I think BIA stands for Border and Immigration Agency. The Border and Immigration Agency is a new executive agency of the Home Office. The Agency assumes the responsibilities of the Immigration and Nationality Directorate (IND) for managing immigration control in the UK. Website: http://www.ind.homeo...

hi gabrieaa, my personal opinion is goahead and apply it through post. Show all the available evidence. I wish you will get it soon.

No, I haven't heard any thing about it so far..

Oh dear! gabrieaa, I am also offshore for 7 months. I am really sad to hear about that. What did they say about it? and according to the home office, when do you eligible to apply for ILR? Have you had asked for their opinion?

Yes, you are right Olisun

July 2002 + 5 yrs = June 2007

Thanks gani999

Can any one suggest me a good URL or CD links for the life in the uk test please?

Ok, I have got the schengen visa today valied for 3 months.

Hi gani999, what is the difference between schengen tourist visa and visitors visa?

Have anybody got the schengen visa to Netherlands recently? How long you get the visa period if it is your second schengen visa?

Any advice guys?????

Hi, I am on the workpermit and got married one year ago and applying for ILR next month. My wife did not change her surname to my surname and we did not have either joint bank account or any bills on our names. We have got only marriage certificate, photos etc. as the proof of the marriage. Can any ...

Hi uknamekumar,

Yes! you can apply... there won't be any problem mate!

Thank you very for the deed.

I heard recently, persons applying for ILR should appear for a written test. Is this correct? Do you have any more information and any URLs?

Hi there, I am an Indian, working in London since last 4 years on a work permit. My parents are currently in London on their visit visa for couple of months. I am planning to take them to Amsterdam and Paris in the next month. Are they eligible to apply for a schengen visa while they are in London? ...