I think you could go for "(i) UK NARIC has confirmed that the qualification was taught or researched in English;" (Section 1.22 on Page 5) I believe the print out is considered to be "confirmed" by UK NARIC as they update the website on a regular basis. Please wait for others to respond though. I'm ...

Eligibility criteria: HSMP + Tier 1 + 1yr ILR Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): degree from an exempt country Current nationality: (prefer not to say) Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Brent Date of application: 19-02-1014 ...

Based on the content of your replies, it doesn't really matter what you "think". Being polite and giving incorrect information is far worse than being firm and giving the right info. I clearly wasn't rude. Check this too: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1825...

No offense but all I do is quote Martin Luther King, Jr - "Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity." @D4109125, there's no real value in your responses anymore, please don't attempt. Everybody else in the forum, please follow the link I've given ...

I did not have B1 English as a requirement for HSMP/Tier 1. All I needed to do was submit my original Masters degree and a letter from my Uni stating that all the courses were in English. As I've said before, the above are irrelevant as per new rules. Both the following requirements need to be met f...

I was on HSMP for 2 years and Tier 1 for 3 years. Got my ILR earlier this year. Yes, I do have a masters degree from the US taught in English. None of the above seem relevant anymore according to the new requirements that take effect towards the end of next month. I'm trying to understand which list...

I have already passed the Life in the UK Test for my settlement and only just found out that for Naturalisation (and also ILR), there's going to be an additional requirement of speaking and listening. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2013/april/15-settlementrequirements1 Co...

Got mine - 6th Feb. Gave 'Holiday' as the reason, no Qs asked.

Same as Ramana66 - please could you share the template of your employer letter?

Congrats m2008. I've been anxious to hear about your case. I presume as the Director of a Ltd company you could take as much Annual leave as you please. In my case, I worked for a Ltd company as an employee (a friend of mine is the Director). Do you think it would matter if I mention the reason as a...

I doubt anyone here can give you a solid YES/NO. My understanding is that if you were on T1G, as long as your absences don't exceed 180 in any 12 month period counting backwards from the date of your ILR application and don't exceed 90 at any one time, you are not required to submit any evidence. Si...

Waiting to see your responses to cs95tdg's Questions regarding absences. Thanks.

Thanks for your response Ashrithb.

@cs95tdg, is it your understanding that a T1G applicant for ILR doesn't need proof for their absences (paid or not)? I have a long absence of just under 90 days which was only part paid. Total absences is less than 180 days over all 5 yrs combined. What's the best reason to give? I know this is a gr...

Same Q as samad - what did you list as the reason for unpaid absences?

Also were the 60 days continuous?

Congratulations.

I hope you don't mind me asking a couple of questions.

Were the 70 unpaid leaves continuous? What is the maximum number of days you were outside the UK and your reason for it?

Thanks.

Anyone?

Any further info on this topic? Has anyone successfully got their ILR approved under new rules who had unpaid absences?

Pls could you tell us what evidence you had to furnish as proof of your business travel?

You applied under old rules that's why they have been "nice" with you. Just want to point that he may have applied using the old form but not under old rules. The new rules took effect from Dec 13 2012. But, I do agree with your sentiment ... they will probably continue to be nice until Jan 3. Here...

akash08 wrote:Guys,
Just back from Solihull, PEO and got the ILR approval. I had exactly the same case like the topic maker.

Firstly, Congratulations.

Did you have any unpaid holidays? i.e., travel outside UK for which you were not paid in the UK. If so, what was the max you took at any one time?

Regards

As cs95tdg has mentioned above, it's now 180 days for any of the 5 12- month periods prior to the application date. This is a huge change as it was 180 days for all 5 years combined according to old rules. As long as your friend hasn't used up 180 holidays in one of those 12 month periods, he/she sh...

Hello folks, I wanted to create a thread for people to submit their case outcomes. It will help a lot of us to reach out to the right people. I would appreciate if you can mention your application date, old/new application form, visa type, outcome & more importantly whether you were asked for an abs...

There's a number of us with the same set of Qs. Nobody has yet to come up with a concrete answer. Please don't panic and just try to follow other similar threads. My gut feeling - and I could be totally wrong here - is that if you were ever on WP and absent, then you'd need a letter. Sorry if isn't ...

Have you heard anything back? Waiting anxiously ...