Hello everyone, I have recently applied for British Passports for my two kids, after their registration. The initial documents (registration certificate and old passports) were sent to the Bootle office. After about a month, I was asked to send the Birth Certificate of my first child to the Bootle ...

Thank you for replying Seagul. I noticed that both PTE Home B1 (ILR Test of Pearson) and PTE Academic for UKVI (T2 G Test of Pearson) are mentioned in the recognised list of B1. I think that since I have already used PTE Academic for UKVI in my T2 Gen visa application, I will be able to reuse it for ...

Hi everyone, For my Tier 2 General visa English requirements, I recently gave the test conducted by Pearson – it’s “PTE Academic for UKVI”. This was a comprehensive test on Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening skills. Now for my ILR, I wanted to use same certificate but I see that Pearson also co ...

Thanks CR001 - you are always helpful. Thanks ajitu92 for sharing your detailed personal experience - happy for you that you were able to make it through. For scenario 3, I was thinking of a shortfall of 3-4 weeks only (including the 28 days concession) when the online application is submitted. And ...

Dear experts A question regarding SET (LR) aka 10-year route. If someone on Tier 2 resigns or made redundant resulting in his Tier 2 visa getting cancelled, and the person is waiting for curtailment letter to arrive. Can the person apply for ILR in SET(LR) route: 1) If he gets the curtailment letter ...

Senior members of the forum - please let me know your thoughts about my above queries. Thanks in advance.

Thanks again Poper. Good to know that Tier 2 ICT will continue. However am I correct to think that if I join new employer (Company B) before the outcome of Tier 2 General - my existing employer (Company A) will inform home office that I have left the firm. Home office will then curtail my Tier 2 ICT ...

Refer the Covid guidance from the HO: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents If you’ve applied for a Tier 2 or 5 visa and are waiting for a decision on your application You can start work before your visa application has been d ...

Hello everyone, I plan to switch from Tier 2 ICT (pre Apr-2011, Established Staff Category) to Tier 2 General. The new employer is ready to sponsor me. New employer has mentioned that I can start working with them even before the Tier 2 general visa is fully approved. They have mentioned that they ...

Thanks for the quick reply - much appreciated.

May I please ask a follow-up question. Given the whole ongoing Covid situation, roughly how much time is it taking to switch to Tier 2 General nowadays?

Dear experts, I came to UK in March 2011 on Tier 2 Established Staff visa. This visa has been extended so far in the Tier 2 ICT category. My understanding is that in March 2021, I should be eligible for ILR on the 10 year route. I am now being offered a new job that I want to take up, and my new ...