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by gregshukla
Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:00 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Travel during the waiting period ?
Replies: 5
Views: 382

Re: Travel during the waiting period ?

When was your daughter born (before/after ilr) amd what documents does she have that she can travel on?
by gregshukla
Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:33 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: 90 Days out of UK Discretion
Replies: 5
Views: 570

Re: 90 Days out of UK Discretion

As per page 11 on https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1085756/Guide_AN_Naturalisation_Booklet_The_Requirements_and_the_Process.pdf absences upto 100 days are normally disregarded. When I applied I had 97 days outside uk in last 12 months. A...
by gregshukla
Wed Jun 29, 2022 10:17 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: 90 Days out of UK Discretion
Replies: 5
Views: 570

Re: 90 Days out of UK Discretion

Only whole days outside UK to be counted. Dont count days of travel as she will have been in UK for some time on those days.
by gregshukla
Wed Jun 22, 2022 3:11 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: New British citizens - pregnant wife - passport delays
Replies: 4
Views: 380

Re: New British citizens - pregnant wife - passport delays

Thank you for your responses. I think I will play it safe and apply in-country for UK passport. Hopefully it turns up in 5-6 weeks time as still able to fly then. If anyone is aware of any way this could get prioritised by HMPO please let me know. With the late stage preganancy its very touch-n-go f...
by gregshukla
Tue Jun 21, 2022 7:48 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: New British citizens - pregnant wife - passport delays
Replies: 4
Views: 380

Re: New British citizens - pregnant wife - passport delays

Thanks for sharing your thoughts- had not considered that. Is pregnancy support a strong enough reason even if we get flagged? We do plan on being in UK longer term (got own house and both have UK employers we will work remotely for while in Manila)
by gregshukla
Tue Jun 21, 2022 5:07 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: New British citizens - pregnant wife - passport delays
Replies: 4
Views: 380

New British citizens - pregnant wife - passport delays

Good evening forum members! My wife and I naturalised as British citizens today morning! She is 27 weeks pregnant. We plan to have childs delivery in Manila due to family help available there. Looking at current processing timelines for British passports seems like it could take up to 10 weeks. This...
by gregshukla
Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:23 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 Extension quick questions
Replies: 12
Views: 614

Re: Parliamentary statement & Tier 2 extension on May/June 2

Regardless of timing of application you will need min 35k at time of ilr application (i believe this also increases gradually over the next few years, dont have exact numbers to hand atm).
by gregshukla
Sun Apr 03, 2016 7:41 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 Extension quick questions
Replies: 12
Views: 614

Re: Parliamentary statement & Tier 2 extension on May/June 2

You have provided very little information about yourself for anyone to answer your question.

What is your current soc code, salary, visa grant date etc? What parts of the statement specifically are you worried about?
by gregshukla
Sat Apr 02, 2016 1:36 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: ILR eligibility
Replies: 5
Views: 387

Re: ILR eligibility

To be fair, it depends on your currency job (to some extent).

The new law for minimum of 35K will not apply to nurses, PhD-level jobs and those on the official ‘Shortage Occupation List’.
by gregshukla
Sat Apr 02, 2016 12:39 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Tier 2 General - Internal job transfer
Replies: 1
Views: 952

Tier 2 General - Internal job transfer

Hello I am currently on a Tier-2 General visa valid for 5 years. I have been with my current employer for over 8 years. Internal job opportunities come up frequently in my company, and I am considering applying for one of them. My SOC code currently is - SOC code 2136. This SOC code refers to softwa...
by gregshukla
Sat Apr 02, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: ILR eligibility
Replies: 5
Views: 387

Re: ILR eligibility

Yes.
by gregshukla
Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:43 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: is the new immigration skill charge for dependents aswell?
Replies: 6
Views: 482

Re: is the new immigration skill charge for dependents aswel

No one can answer this for you until the government publishes its own rules.

The MAC has only made recommendations. It is up to to the government what the final law will be.

Just keep watching out for new rules - thats the only thing you can do just now.
by gregshukla
Fri Jan 22, 2016 11:49 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Tier 2 refused for my fiancée, advice needed.
Replies: 40
Views: 1671

Re: Tier 2 refused for my fiancée, advice needed.

BTW OP, whats your visa status in the UK? I assumed some kind of tier-2 visa since you posted on this particular sub-forum.
by gregshukla
Fri Jan 22, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Tier 2 refused for my fiancée, advice needed.
Replies: 40
Views: 1671

Re: Tier 2 refused for my fiancée, advice needed.

She could return to the US and apply for a fiance visa. This is valid for 6 months and you would need to get married within this time. She would not be allowed to work during this period. Once married, she can apply for a spouse visa within the UK. Once granted (either apply by post or in person), ...
by gregshukla
Fri Jan 22, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Tier 2 refused for my fiancée, advice needed.
Replies: 40
Views: 1671

Re: Tier 2 refused for my fiancée, advice needed.

She could return to the US and apply for a fiance visa. This is valid for 6 months and you would need to get married within this time. She would not be allowed to work during this period. Once married, she can apply for a spouse visa within the UK. Once granted (either apply by post or in person), ...
by gregshukla
Thu Jan 21, 2016 6:28 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: MAC review of TIER 2 route
Replies: 47
Views: 2752

Re: MAC review of TIER 2 route

As per below its from April 2017, Not sure what other changes they could impose this April 2016 though http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-35352434 According to the above information but we cannot tell exactly when it will be in place. Thanks The above link only talks about the skills levy which comes in fr...
by gregshukla
Wed Jan 20, 2016 2:12 am
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: MAC review of TIER 2 route
Replies: 47
Views: 2752

Re: MAC review of TIER 2 route

Please see this link for the official wording and suggestions in full from MAC: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/migration-advisory-committee-mac-review-tier-2-migration The "executive summary" document is particularly helpful. Lets see how many of these translate into actual law by the go...
by gregshukla
Sat Nov 12, 2011 4:02 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Being sent abroad for 2 years..ILR
Replies: 3
Views: 1276

Being sent abroad for 2 years..ILR

Hello I am currently on T1 General since 14 Sep 2009 (current visa valid till 14 Sep 2012 - ILR due on 14 Sep 2014). I am being sent to the Philippines for 2 years by my company in order to help set up a team there in a new office. I wanted to ask what I can do to ensure that I can get my ILR on 14 ...
by gregshukla
Tue Aug 23, 2011 10:55 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Confirmation regarding absences abroad
Replies: 4
Views: 1157

My confusion is with the following 2 statements in Annex B of the guidance notes - http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/IDIs/idichapter6a/section1.pdf?view=Binary Per 2.1 - seems like my holidays and official work visit will not count towards the 180 day rule? Per 2.2...
by gregshukla
Sat Aug 20, 2011 10:23 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Confirmation regarding absences abroad
Replies: 4
Views: 1157

Hello seniors,

Please, can someone help me out with this?

Thank you.
gregshukla wrote:HI guys

Can anyone knowledgeable about this please help? Thanks again in advance!
by gregshukla
Mon Aug 15, 2011 11:32 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Confirmation regarding absences abroad
Replies: 4
Views: 1157

HI guys

Can anyone knowledgeable about this please help? Thanks again in advance!
by gregshukla
Thu Aug 11, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Confirmation regarding absences abroad
Replies: 4
Views: 1157

Confirmation regarding absences abroad

Hello I got my Tier 1 General in Sep 2009 for 3 years, and (assuming I get an extension) I will be eligible for ILR in Sep 2014. From Sep 2009 onwards, I have been outside the UK for around 100 days so far. This includes personal reasons (marriage, vacations etc 60 days) and work-related trips (40 d...
by gregshukla
Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:23 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Transitional arrangements for existing Tier 1 (General)
Replies: 173
Views: 44075

a bit confused, in the table 2 page 30, the points for age differ from whats there in the PBC calculator(for extension applications) http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/statementsofchanges/2011/hc863.pdf?view=Binary https://www.points.homeoffice.gov.uk/gui-migrant-j...
by gregshukla
Wed Mar 16, 2011 11:01 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Transitional arrangements for existing Tier 1 (General)
Replies: 173
Views: 44075

bash wrote:Hey
i waz referring the new table3 ,in the age section should we
Select the age at the time of initisl application or age at the tine
of 1st extension.plz seniors advice.
At the top of the column it says "age (at date of application for first grant)"
by gregshukla
Wed Mar 16, 2011 5:33 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Transitional arrangements for existing Tier 1 (General)
Replies: 173
Views: 44075

The most relevant changes (actually practically applicable to the majority) seems to be that the income level at ILR time has to be atleast as much as when the points were secured. IMHO I think this is the best outcome, as for majority, they will have been earning more now than when they came in 5 ...
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