My dependent and I too have the same restriction. However, this was not a matter of concern until now. My daughter has completed studying Medicine at the University of Nottingham and will be graduating later this year. She will commence her Foundation Year training in July. International Students co...

Thank you.

Thank you all shedding further light into my issue.

I came to UK as a Tier 1 (General) Migrant along with my family. I have leave to remain until August 2017. My youngest child will be completing 7 years in in October 2016. I was advised a child living in the UK for 7 yrs can apply for ILR provided he has lived for 7 yrs before completing 18 yrs. Is ...

I was speaking to another consultant who suggested that I should apply for discretionary leave. Is this an option.

Many thanks Amanda for the comprehensive reply. I believe I have been unfairly affected due to frequent change in rules. In fact a colleague of mine was successful despite the excessive absences. I was seeking advice from him and engaged his consultant since my case is similar. Unfortunately the con...

If you think you may not be the right person to advise me please feel free to recommend someone who can assist me. Thank you.

Thank you for clarifying,

I am really sorry for not expressing myself clearly. I didn't in anyway mean that you understood that I staged my business travel / sickness etc. What I wanted you to know was if HO had closely looked into my circumstances they would definitely know that they are genuine. There are lot more genuine ...

I have received 2 private messages, and clicking on those links lead me to another message that I am not authorised to read private messages.

In fact, I have been considering Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) option for a while. However, since Immigration Solicitors / Consultants keep advising me that I have a chance given that my circumstances are exceptional, I have put it on hold. As mentioned before the company had ongoing contracts entered befor...

Thank you. Do I have any option???

Thank you for the prompt response. As per refusal letter absences are as follows: 8/14 to 8/15 - 210 days; 8/13 to 8/14 - 263; 8/12 to 8/13 - 254; 8/11 to 8/12 - 275; 8/10 to 8/11 - 263. These absence are not at one go. I have been travelling in an out of the country several times. They were all pai...

I came to the UK in 2009 as a Tier 1 (General) migrant. After exploring suitable employment/business opportunities I decided to be employed as a Consultant with a partner through a company registered in the UK. My job involved extensive overseas business travel and hence I exceeded the 180 days of a...