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Is it the case that after holding ILR, the border force no longer stamp the passport on return to UK as it is all digital now?

Looking forward to hear some recent experience if anyone has encountered this. Thank you

Hi folks, I am due to apply for the citizenship application after holding the ILR for more than 12 months. Can I please confirm if the border force at Heathrow airport no longer stamp the passport (non-EU) on return, has anyone recently travelled back to UK? When I queried the officer, I was told it...

A Single letter from your employer is fine.

Applied for ILR route: SET(O) 5 year (2 employers) skilled worker route (+2 dependents) Application type: priority Application submitted online: 20Feb 2023 (used the initial entry clearance date as 28 days before completing 5 years for calculating the qualifying period) Supporting documents uploade...

Thanks Amazonian, The train indeed arrived safely and my ILR has been successful. To be on safer side reUploaded the supporting documents after 48 hours window but before the biometrics. The UKVCAS submitted everything that was uploaded. The decision received (on Saturday) within 24 hours after biom...

Applied for ILR route: SET(O) 5 year (2 employers) skilled worker route (+2 dependents) Application type: priority Application submitted online: 20Feb 2023 (used the initial entry clearance date as 28 days before completing 5 years for calculating the qualifying period) Supporting documents uploaded...

Thanks Amazonian, The train has already left. The issue is I have already submitted (the 48 hours window closed) with the file names with special characters and then after I realised. So cannot remove the submitted file. Question # Can I reupload before the biometric appointment the same set of docu...

Hi folks, Need insights into the file name accepted by UKVI through UKVCAS (I only looked into the file name instruction/guidance now after I submitted through UKVCAS. Such a silly mistake. Question1: Are spaces and _ (underscore) allowed in the file name? Question 2: Also files with long name accep...

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Yes attaching cohabitation proofs for the last 2 years from 3 different sources (joint names) under my spouse documents list in UKVCAS.

Hi all, Set O skilled worker route for ILR application ( main + dependents (spouse + child)) In the process of uploading the supporting documents to UKVCAS. Can I please check here if documents uploaded are satisfactory. I am aware the checklist is generated after the application submission but as r...

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Very helpful.

Hi folks, I have a query regarding consent forms (Part 1,2 and 3) Child applying with both parents for ILR in the single application. The checklist generated only asks for consent from the lead applicant. My queries: Question 1. To be on safer side, should I attached a separate consent form for the ...

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Massive thanks Zimba,

Cannot change the answer now that the application has been submitted but will sign the consent forms part 1 and part 2.
Will a clarification letter help. I am just concerned?

Anyone ? In other words, if spouse is included in the ILR application with the main applicant. Question 1. Does he/she count as the applicant or other person in the context of the consent to verify the information in the ILR application if submitting the joint account statements, utility bills, coun...

Had a question on the consent section in the ILR application (main applicant + dependents) Set o “Is the account with a bank or utility company for which you have supplied information and supporting documentation held jointly by you and other people” opted for “No” assuming this is for anyone else o...

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Really appreciate your help.

Thanks CR001 for your prompt response. Can you please point me to guidance text where this is written? I am aware for the skilled worker main appoint there is a text which states” the time between issue of entry clearance and entry into the UK counts towards to continuous residence” but could not fi...

Hi All,

Can you please confirm when does the 5 qualifying period for ILR starts for PBS skilled worker dependents
When does the 28 days application prior to the 5 years counts from
1. Date of entry clearance issued
2. Date of entry in the UK

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Thanks Zimba,
always been great help.

Cheers

Hello, I have a query regarding ‘place of birth’ for the ILR application. Previous passport, valid BRP and Life in UK test (Id used BRP) have -Place of birth mentioned as: Town only (xx) All the previous visa applications were made based on the previous passport and hence HO has place of birth: Town...

Hello, When I moved my home, updated my address to the UKVI. Home address given in the update was with “county” mentioned on it. While all other proofs do not mention “county” in in the home address. Rest all other details are exactly the same. Which address should I use for the ILR application? Add...

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As always so helpful.

Hi All, I have few queries with respect to modalities of ILR application, skilled worker route: 1. I know dependents can apply with the main applicant in the same application form having completed 5 years in the UK. However, is it possible that main applicant apply first and dependents apply immedia...

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