My understanding is this: " From 3 December 2004 any child born in India will only be an Indian citizen if either of the parents is a citizen of India and the other parent is not: a. an illegal immigrant; or b. a foreign diplomat or envoy (who is not a citizen of India); or c. an enemy alien and the...

All, am posting queries here as I did not receive response as a separate topic. 1.) Can anyone please help me understand how many copies of support documents (british passport, naturalization certificate, surrender certificate, and possibly cancelled indian passport) I should send. My understanding ...

1.) Can anyone please help me understand how many copies of support documents (british passport, naturalization certificate, surrender certificate, and possibly cancelled indian passport) I should send. My understanding is just one self attested copy of all requested. My understanding is also that i...

Hi, Does anyone know if gel point pen is ok. Its a ball point but gel based. I already have a countersignature. Dont want to repeat the process again.

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr WP/Tier 1 + 1yr ILR
Method of application: NCS Leeds, 25 th Jan 2013
Date of acknowledgement: 30th Jan 2013 (Received 6 th Feb 2013)
Date of of approval: 18 th Feb 2013 (Received 23 rd Feb 2013)
Date of Ceremony: Will update soon

Eligibility criteria: 5 years HSMP(JR)/Tier1 + 1 year ILR Method of application: NCS Aldershot Date of application: 24 January 2013 Date of receipt by UKBA: 25 January 2013 (Royal mail tracking) Method of Payment : Credit card Date of debit of fees: 29/01/2013 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 01...

Eligibility criteria: 5yr workpermit plus 1 year ILR Method of application: Postal Date of receipt by UKBA: 23 Jan 13 Date of debit of fees: 28 Jan 13 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 31 Jan 13 Date of receipt of approval: 6 Feb 13 Date of Ceremony: 26 Feb 13 Congratulations, well done ukba, hop...

Eligibility criteria: 5 years HSMP(JR)/Tier1 + 1 year ILR Method of application: NCS Aldershot Date of application: 24 January 2013 Date of receipt by UKBA: 25 January 2013 (Royal mail tracking) Method of Payment : Credit card Date of debit of fees: 29/01/2013 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 01...

Application Timeline Eligibility criteria:Spouse of BC (3 years) Method of application: Postal Date of receipt by UKBA: 29/1/2013 Date of debit of fees:2/2/2013 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 6 Feb, dated 31/1/2013 Date of receipt of approval:? 15/2/2013; Recieved a letter from UKBA dated 12/2...

Eligibility criteria: 5 years HSMP(JR)/Tier1 + 1 year ILR Method of application: NCS Aldershot Date of application: 24 January 2013 Date of receipt by UKBA: 25 January 2013 (Royal mail tracking) Method of Payment : Credit card Date of debit of fees: 29/01/2013 Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 01...

Eligibility criteria: 5 years HSMP(JR)/Tier1 + 1 year ILR Method of application: NCS Aldershot Date of application: 24 January 2013 Date of receipt by UKBA: 25 January 2013 (Royal mail tracking) Method of Payment : Credit card Date of debit of fees: TBC Date of receipt of acknowledgement: TBC Date ...

I got my ILR very recently (last week). However Wife was on Tier 2 (many reasons which I cannot get into now) for 2 years and she has just gone back to India (in Nov last week that was before I got my ILR). Will those 2 years count (even though she was not in a dependent category) towards ILR. If ye...

Thanks Greenie Guru.

I presume the answer for Question c is for the first part i.e. that my child cannot immediately apply for settlement after arrival.

I am on an ILR. I want to bring my wife and minor child to UK. My wife dosent immedialtely qualify for an ILR. She will have to wait two years before she gets ILR. I have the following questions ? a.) How long is the initial visa (applied from outside UK) valid for my wife and child. If I understand...

What category are you in ? If Tier1 (G), then you dont need tax documents. Payslips + Bank statements for 12 out of last 15 enough !!!

I got my ILR this week based on Tier 1(G). I initially came on WP. You only have to show earnings for 12 consecutive out of last 15 months. The earnings should be shown in two forms (any of payslips, bank statements, accountant certification etc.). And you have to show that you have maintained yours...

I have finished 5 years (2 yrs WP + 3 yrs TIer 1). My funding that paid my salary got over in Aug this year and went on to be self employed and started my own consultancy. However, its a struggle as a startup (sole trader). I Have been attending many business events with the aim of getting new busin...

Hi all, Finally a releif this morning after a sleepless night ! application sent : 15 th Jan application received : 16 th Jan reference letter dated :19th Jan (received 21 st Jan) Category : WP -> Tier 1 points claimed : 115 approved : 12 the Feb received : 13 Feb How i did it : Dont give UKBA any c...

appl sent 15 th Jan. Ref letter dated 19th. I have to attend a science conference in india and have to leave UK on the 25 th Feb and have communicated recently to HO and got a supporting letter from employer as well. called sheffield office 0114 2072966. They said a decision has been made and that t...

all those applicants before 19th Jan and i see many, u will hear an answer in the next week.

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so fingers crossed and wishing good luck for everyone including myself ...

date docs sent : 16 th Jan
got a letter with ref dated 19th.
Payment deducted from credit card : 19th
Category : WP to tier 1

Date Sent : Jan 16th Received Letter dated Jan 19th with Reference no and stating that amt has been taken out of my Credit Card. I have claimed 115/120 points. Hold a UK doctoral degree. Left UK for 3 years and currently on work permit for the last 2 years. Sent original salary acc statements (curre...