Hi people. I too was befuddled by not being able to use the search functionality. Apparently the problem is that I have registered and have logged in, but I haven't posted enough posts. Recommendation to forum users who want to search If you are a new user without enough posts, there is a way to use...

Hi there, I applied for a 10 year ILR, was refused on grounds of long absence, and I am appealing. I'm at the Tribunal right now, waiting on my hearing. So yes, there can be the right of appeal. I don't know all the details. Going by what my lawyers say, the grounds for appeal were reduced, but a co...

The solicitor I spoke to on the phone suggested that my current option is to appeal on humanitarian grounds, because that is a reason that is still open to Appeal. (He confirmed my understanding that the grounds for Appeal have been curtailed recently.) He said I could not file a Petition for Judici...

Did you also submit evidence that your leave out of the country was field work for your PhD and also include evidence of the funding? Yes, although not in huge detail. I submitted a letter from my Ph.D. supervisor describing the purpose and essential nature of the field-work, the UK funding source,...

Hello, In August, I applied for ILR-SET on the basis of 10 years of continuous lawful presence. This application has been refused, and I am trying to discern whether an Appeal or Judicial Review are options for me. I am a US citizen, and I have been in the UK legally since 2004. I have been here on ...

Badger cheers for the heads up mate. So you are back to square one - if I were you I would apply for the same day now as processing time these days although 7-10 weeks is still quite long. No, not back to square one exactly. My application is "invalid" but not yet "rejected". If I resend them the p...

A small advisory: If you are applying by post and paying with a Delta or Maestro card, PLEASE remember to circle the amount to pay on question A16. I missed this, and it seems a bit ridiculous, because I had already checked the amount (£1500) above in question A1, and there is only one option for yo...

I have been having similar concerns. I submitted my application on 18 August, and like you I received a confirmation email with case number, but no mail. Because my case had additional elements, I posted it as a new topic here . But what is relevant to you is that the HO sent me an email saying "you...

Hi there, This is my first post, but I already very much appreciate this community. I'm feeling concerned about my ILR-SET(LR) application. (1) Today I received an email saying that I "will have received" a biometric notification letter, and that I need to provide my biometrics within 15 working day...