Thank you for the reply Hopeful2, I have noticed that 14 years is closed. But JJCJames was invited to apply for ILR based on his long residence after initial been granted couple of years, If his case succeed it will be interesting to know what form did he use for application and his arguments. By t...

Yes I am still waiting because I applied before the dead line last year July. They granted me two year leave to remain in June this year but they refused me the indefinite leave to remain. The reason they give was that I need to Do the life in the Uk test before they can grant indefinite leave to r...

Dear All , I am applying for ILR after 5 years continuous stay in UK. I had gone for a weekend visit to Isle of Man. i.e. went on Saturday and came back on Sunday to UK. Does this cause any problem in ILR process. Please advise. Thanks. Visitors from the Common Travel Area, made up of England, Scot...

Hi lola56uk well done - it's such a relief to be able to travel outside the country and it's even better when they let you back into the country without any issues

Is anyone else waiting for ILR on this forum? Yes I am still waiting because I applied before the dead line last year July. They granted me two year leave to remain in June this year but they refused me the indefinite leave to remain. The reason they give was that I need to Do the life in the Uk te...

Is anyone else waiting for ILR on this forum?

Received BRP card - ILR granted. Solicitor putting in request to apply for British passport due to delay with application. Well done!! Am interested in the bit about applying for a British Passport - please let me know how that works for you - feel free to send me a message through my email - I don...

I received a letter stating that Biometric card will be sent to solicitor within 7 days !!! I guess the saga ends here... :) :D I'm very happy to be the first to congratulate you lola56uk, well done you deserve this. Pls let us know when you have your BRP in your hands :-) - you've made my day!!! M...

I received a letter stating that Biometric card will be sent to solicitor within 7 days !!! I guess the saga ends here... :) :D I'm very happy to be the first to congratulate you lola56uk, well done you deserve this. Pls let us know when you have your BRP in your hands :-) - you've made my day!!!

I missed a delivery this morning from the HO. The post office have advised me to wait 48 hrs before coming down, is it normal for HO to contact me initially & directly and not via my solicitor. Anyways I will keep you all posted and I will try in the morning. This is good news lola56uk - I applied ...

I missed a delivery this morning from the HO. The post office have advised me to wait 48 hrs before coming down, is it normal for HO to contact me initially & directly and not via my solicitor. Anyways I will keep you all posted and I will try in the morning. This is good news lola56uk - I applied ...

Hi everyone on this forum 25th October is my birthday and I got a gift of freedom from the God Almighty in the shape of my ILR. As you all know that I also applied last year for my ILR on 14 years unlawful stay and HO refused my application this year in April saying that they except that I was here...

I shall not be attending a hearing no more because UKBA have withdrawn their refusal. This means that there will be no more hearing as there is nothing to appeal and UKBA will make a fresh decision on the file. Based on previous feedback I guess this is very positive news. lola56uk I take it CONGRA...

Peter77 wrote:Hie.
l got my settlement visa. thanks to everyone for your help. Wishing u all the best of luck. God bless

Congratulations Peter77 at last some good news on this forum - all the best for the future - enjoy your much earned freedom!!

Hello lola56uk, hope all is well with you. Just checking up on you with regards to your appeal - what's the latest? I've lost track of your appeal date - when is it and I hope that all your preparations are coming together. If it has happened already, how did it go? I do hope all goes well for you a...

Hello lola56uk, hope all is well with you. Just checking up on you with regards to your appeal - what's the latest? I've lost track of your appeal date - when is it and I hope that all your preparations are coming together. If it has happened already, how did it go? I do hope all goes well for you a...

Hello everyone - hope you are all well and in good health. What's happening on this forum? Has anyone heard from the Home Office in the last month or so? If yes, please share your news so others can benefit. In the meantime take care and all the best. Thanks for the check-up Hopeful2 . I am guessin...

Hello everyone - hope you are all well and in good health. What's happening on this forum? Has anyone heard from the Home Office in the last month or so? If yes, please share your news so others can benefit. In the meantime take care and all the best.

After receiving ILR through 14 year rule do I really have to wait 5 years before I can naturalise? I would appreciate it if someone could give me advise.

Hello all It's been almost two weeks since I was last on this forum and it looks like no one else has been granted ILR - I hope things change over the next few days and that there will be a few posts about people receiving their BRP etc - I must admit it does happen when you least expect it so .... ...

missmykid wrote:Congrats hopeful2 and all the best."LEGAL Alien" ha ha and I thot I was an expatriate LOL

Thanks missmykid, I will change it to "resident alien"

Have a great weekend everyone - I hope there is more good news on this forum next week!!

Thanks lola56uk, I'm taking a few days to get used to the fact that I am now a "legal alien" and will start job hunting on Monday. I can't believe that I have started reading the posts on the "naturalisation" forum. Will them moving hearing to London affect you in any way? Whereabouts in the countr...

I have just taken delivery of my BRP card which was delivered by DX this afternoon. I had to visit the post office to pick up a package which they had attempted to deliver this morning. The package contained all the documents I presented to the Home Office plus my passport. I am amazed that I have ...

I have just taken delivery of my BRP card which was delivered by DX this afternoon. I had to visit the post office to pick up a package which they had attempted to deliver this morning. The package contained all the documents I presented to the Home Office plus my passport. I am amazed that I have ...

I have just taken delivery of my BRP card which was delivered by DX this afternoon. I had to visit the post office to pick up a package which they had attempted to deliver this morning. The package contained all the documents I presented to the Home Office plus my passport. I am amazed that I have ...