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by Girly
Sat Feb 04, 2012 3:38 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Appeal or start over?
Replies: 9
Views: 1828

Yes, thanks Vinny - I've been on the UKBA site too. I'm hoping to get some practical experience sort of feedback if at all possible. My main question is if you've been given the right of appeal, which is better/required - start all over again with a new application, or go with the appeal route? I ...
by Girly
Sat Feb 04, 2012 6:01 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Appeal or start over?
Replies: 9
Views: 1828

Thanks and yes agreed, but they haven't told me what exactly the letter said. I asked, but no info. So... More of a general question about appeals process then, assuming it's because of lack of evidence of their relationship.
by Girly
Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:51 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Appeal or start over?
Replies: 9
Views: 1828

Appeal or start over?

Hi - I have friends who were rejected almost immediately for the fiance visa, apparently because the UKBA could not find evidence of their relationship. They of course have a right of appeal, but were thinking starting over with a whole new application is the way to go. I told them about this forum ...
by Girly
Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:07 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: applied 8 Dec, rules changed 5th Dec re: business travel
Replies: 35
Views: 7963

it's true - i really did get it - have my passport back, with ILR stamp and all is well!! i'm thinking that they must have felt some sense of obligation to complete these applications as a result of the unfairness of revising the policy application and putting us all in this ridiculous position ...
by Girly
Thu Dec 15, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: applied 8 Dec, rules changed 5th Dec re: business travel
Replies: 35
Views: 7963

and reasonably so to expect that - from everything everyone is told, including provisos and caveats, "business travel doesn't count". they would have taken it away for review and not decided on the spot, with or without your letter from your employer. it's just how they're doing it now, just a ...
by Girly
Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:22 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: applied 8 Dec, rules changed 5th Dec re: business travel
Replies: 35
Views: 7963

Agreed Kiki Just one thing, as people are (perhaps rightfully) touchy about saying the rules have changed... they have always had the discretion to refer a case to a senior officer, but the premise normally was that "business travel was not counted" in the 180 days and usually you could get a ...
by Girly
Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:23 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: applied 8 Dec, rules changed 5th Dec re: business travel
Replies: 35
Views: 7963

LOL :lol: oh it's still a very real problem, I have PMs saying same thing happened to them. My husband (a UK born citizen) and I complained, called, emailed, faxed (yes, really, even faxed), copied my MP, Theresa May... that's the only reason I think it came through to be honest. I hold out no hope ...
by Girly
Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:10 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: applied 8 Dec, rules changed 5th Dec re: business travel
Replies: 35
Views: 7963

well the good news is that my application has been approved and I can go pick up my documents any time. Thank goodness!!! I'm not sure even last week many lawyers would have known much about what was happening, unless they got a heads up. But yes, it seems you have to be really on the inside to have ...
by Girly
Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: applied 8 Dec, rules changed 5th Dec re: business travel
Replies: 35
Views: 7963

thank you Jami for your input
by Girly
Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:14 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: applied 8 Dec, rules changed 5th Dec re: business travel
Replies: 35
Views: 7963

Girly, I think, UKBA can not be so inconsistent, as it affects a large no. of applicants, who have been planning based on UKBA published guidance & experience of successfull people. I think, UKBA will grant ILR. You are forgetting one important thing. All they care about is "net immigration ...
by Girly
Tue Dec 13, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: applied 8 Dec, rules changed 5th Dec re: business travel
Replies: 35
Views: 7963

thanks - I read it carefully, and I'm simply saying even the caseworkers themselves said things have changed. I understand your point, it's just worth noting that strict interpretation is being applied - in case anyone is going thinking business travel will be waived. the advice lines should be ...
by Girly
Tue Dec 13, 2011 2:19 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: applied 8 Dec, rules changed 5th Dec re: business travel
Replies: 35
Views: 7963

quote from the text of that article: We were informed by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) last Thursday that it is now strictly adhering to policy as far as indefinite leave to remain absences is concerned . This means that once a migrant worker is in a position to move forward with an application for ...
by Girly
Tue Dec 13, 2011 1:59 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: applied 8 Dec, rules changed 5th Dec re: business travel
Replies: 35
Views: 7963

thanks - I read it carefully, and I'm simply saying even the caseworkers themselves said things have changed. I understand your point, it's just worth noting that strict interpretation is being applied - in case anyone is going thinking business travel will be waived. the advice lines should be more ...
by Girly
Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:35 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: applied 8 Dec, rules changed 5th Dec re: business travel
Replies: 35
Views: 7963

by Girly
Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:34 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: applied 8 Dec, rules changed 5th Dec re: business travel
Replies: 35
Views: 7963

It's not just a claim, this is word for word what the PEO at Croydon told me last week. I've read all the annexes, rules, etc. and every time I sought advice, the feedback was that business travel does not count in the 180 day tally. I also made a point of asking whether mine was straightforward and ...
by Girly
Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:24 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: UKBA can refuse ILR, even if people travel on business?
Replies: 21
Views: 13659

Apply by post, not in person. PEO staff don't have the authority to make a decision when an application may need further checks for absence. this is 100% correct. I went last week, 8th Dec, to apply for ILR in person, and the PEO caseworker told me that as of Monday 5th Dec they can no longer ...
by Girly
Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:08 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: applied 8 Dec, rules changed 5th Dec re: business travel
Replies: 35
Views: 7963

All I have to go on is what the PEO caseworker who reviewed my application last week told me. I have a letter, just says my application is valid, but further enquiries are required. She said it was because the over 180 days exceptions previously accepted are no longer accepted andthat all such cases ...
by Girly
Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:53 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: applied 8 Dec, rules changed 5th Dec re: business travel
Replies: 35
Views: 7963

applied 8 Dec, rules changed 5th Dec re: business travel

I applied to ILR on the 8th, and the rule that "business travel doesn't count anymore for your 180 days out of the country" changed on the 5th. so completely unfair, and it impacted a lot of people apparently, i'm sure many of whom reasonably made travel plans for Christmas having been told by the ...
by Girly
Sat Sep 19, 2009 1:56 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: tier 1 highly skilled worker - do i need COA??
Replies: 2
Views: 875

darn! ok thanks for the help.
by Girly
Sat Sep 19, 2009 9:25 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: tier 1 highly skilled worker - do i need COA??
Replies: 2
Views: 875

tier 1 highly skilled worker - do i need COA??

hi - i have read conflicting information about whether i need to apply for COA to marry my UK fiance. I am in the UK, have lived here for nearly 3 years, have the Tier 1 HSW visa, it is in my passport as a residence permit. So... i have read that you need settled status to avoid COA but some sites ...