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by defmute
Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:56 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 14860
Views: 4435280

Hi all, Please find below my British naturalisation ordeal so far.. Application Timeline: Eligibility criteria: 3yr work permit + 2yr Tier 1 + 1yr ILR Method of application: NCS (Weybridge, Surrey council) Date of receipt by UKBA: 14/09/2011 Date of debit of fees: 26/09/2011 Date of receipt of ackno...
by defmute
Mon May 23, 2011 11:11 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: How do I change name before or after British Citizenship
Replies: 2
Views: 1194

How do I change name before or after British Citizenship

Good Morning All, Hope all is well. Please I would want to enquire or seek your opinion concerning the best way possible to address this issue. I'll be eligible for the Bristish citizenship in September 2011 and I intend to apply for my wife's say within a few months based on her being " married to ...
by defmute
Thu Mar 24, 2011 4:39 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Statutory Declaration ...will it affect British Citizenship
Replies: 1
Views: 1246

Statutory Declaration ...will it affect British Citizenship

Hi Everyone, Firstly, I want to commend all those who out of their busy schedule have kindly replied any post on this forum in general. Very much appreciated. I have been a member of this forum right from my student days back in 2004 through my 5yrs of working status and now presently permanently re...
by defmute
Mon Sep 13, 2010 2:48 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: WP-ILR Appointment at PEO Croydon 18th Sep
Replies: 6
Views: 1710

@PG1983 I had my ILR approved at the croydon office last week Thursday. My case was W1+W2+Tier 1 ( presently). I had all the docs you have listed but what worries me is that you have mentioned P60 for last year only. My caseworker requested for the P60s for all the 5yrs qualifying period so I will a...
by defmute
Mon Sep 13, 2010 2:39 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR Application please Help!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1538

@jayraj A few queries: 1) Does W1 +W2 + W3 = 5yrs? 2) When do you intend to start counting your 5yrs qualifying period? If (2) above includes W1 period surely you will have to include the docs related to it but it excludes or you dont intend to start counting from the W1 period then you dont need th...
by defmute
Tue Aug 24, 2010 9:43 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Indefinite Leave to Remain: SET O form- Section 3
Replies: 4
Views: 1643

@Jammybunn Thanks for the reply still not clear though. I'm right in saying that I should tick the Tier1 box since my current leave is Tier 1? which is precisely what I had in mind. What I dont get is your last statement ... " For ILR you have to have completed 5 years with most recent leave as tier...
by defmute
Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:27 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Indefinite Leave to Remain: SET O form- Section 3
Replies: 4
Views: 1643

Indefinite Leave to Remain: SET O form- Section 3

All, I'm due to apply for my ILR few weeks from now. I have worked 3yrs under the old work permit system ( my firm applied on my behalf) and 2yrs under the Tier1 Scheme. Section 3 of the SET O form shows details of different categories under which one is required to be applying from. How does it wor...
by defmute
Thu Aug 05, 2010 2:56 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Extension Dilema......
Replies: 1
Views: 662

Tier 1 Extension Dilema......

I was asked by a colleague at work if one can apply for the 2 or 3 year Tier 1 extension when one is only one year into one's current tier 1 visa. For instance he obtained his tier 1 , April last year and it expires April 2012 but he wants to apply for extension now, is that possible or does one hav...
by defmute
Wed Aug 04, 2010 2:28 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Is it 180/225
Replies: 22
Views: 4572

Hi all, Further to the enquiry above, what happens if the main applicant is within 180days limit and has satisfied the 90days rule but the dependant i.e. wife exceeds or falls short of 90days at any time rule?? My wife has been here in the UK with me since Feb 2008 but was out of the country btw 01 ...
by defmute
Wed May 05, 2010 8:09 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Eligibility Date for Indefinite Leave to Remain
Replies: 2
Views: 1354

Hi Sush,

Thanks a lot, I guessed it will be the case highlighted but I wanted to confirm.

And I promise I wont shout next time.

Ta.
by defmute
Tue May 04, 2010 10:08 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Eligibility Date for Indefinite Leave to Remain
Replies: 2
Views: 1354

Eligibility Date for Indefinite Leave to Remain

Hi all, Please I would like to seek assistance or clarity on the above named subject. I was granted a student visa back in my home country valid for the period of October 2003- May 2005. I came into UK October 2003 to commence a master program which I finished in October 2004. I applied for the SEGS...
by defmute
Thu Jul 31, 2008 10:53 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Current Processing Times - Help us to help you
Replies: 2868
Views: 801895

[need_a_tier1"]Hello Mate, I am in the same boat as you. I am presently perparing my application and have gathered all the required documents, however I am a bit confused about the following points: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mate 1) Yes u can ca...
by defmute
Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:04 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Current Processing Times - Help us to help you
Replies: 2868
Views: 801895

Good day All!

I thought I should share my ordeal as per the Tier 1 saga with you all. So sit back, relax and enjoy my side of the story!

Having finished my masters program in the UK back in 2004, I applied for the “SEGSâ€
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