ESC

Click the "allow" button if you want to receive important news and updates from immigrationboards.com


Immigrationboards.com: Immigration, work visa and work permit discussion board

Welcome to immigrationboards.com!

Login Register Do not show

Search found 39 matches

by longhorn1
Wed Aug 20, 2014 3:09 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9510
Views: 1927749

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

[quote="longhorn1"]Passport for: Adult (Naturalised Citizen) Application Type: New Method of application: Check & Send Date of application: 09/07/2014 Date application received by IPS: 10/07/2014 SMS Received: 11/07/2014 Date of return of documents: 14/08/2014 Date of receipt of interview letter: 13...
by longhorn1
Fri Jul 11, 2014 1:31 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9510
Views: 1927749

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Passport for: Adult (Naturalised Citizen) Application Type: New Method of application: Check & Send Date of application: 09/07/2014 Date application received by IPS: 10/07/2014 SMS Received: 11/07/2014 Date of return of documents: Waiting Date of receipt of interview letter: Waiting Date of Passport...
by longhorn1
Fri May 09, 2014 1:34 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 628
Views: 72615

Re: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Dear forum members, I'm happy to confirm receipt of the famous brown envelope and to thank you all for the support and encouragement. My timeline is as follows: criteria: 2yrs HSMP + 3yrs Tier 1(General) + 1 yr ILR Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 ...
by longhorn1
Thu May 08, 2014 10:18 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Looking for more bank holidays ???
Replies: 1
Views: 139

Re: Looking for more bank holidays ???

Is this what we should be posting in this forum? Moderators, how did this get past you?
by longhorn1
Tue Apr 01, 2014 12:32 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 628
Views: 72615

Re: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

Hello! When I filled up the life in the uk test application. Is that going to effect me in my process to apply as a citizen? No, it will not affect your application for citizenship. It is the same life in the UK test certificate you use for both settlement and citizenship applications. So there is ...
by longhorn1
Mon Mar 31, 2014 1:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline
Replies: 628
Views: 72615

Re: March 2014 - Naturalisation Application Timeline

katalin03 wrote:Hello

I realize I made a mistake in my application I said settlement not citizenship. I passed my life in the uk test last week. There any way to change from settlement to citizenship?

Kitti
Which application form did you use and how much did you pay?
by longhorn1
Mon Mar 31, 2014 1:29 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: National Checking Service question
Replies: 6
Views: 473

Re: National Checking Service question

I am going in on the 4th as well. i got a call from the Registrar that i have to pay the new fees of £906 as the application will reach the home office only after the 6th I'm in the same situation concerning the application for my children hence I've decided to post it by 'guaranteed next day deliv...
by longhorn1
Wed Mar 26, 2014 5:00 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Application under processing - speeding conviction
Replies: 11
Views: 1047

Re: Application under processing - speeding conviction

Thanks runie. Thats a brilliant piece of information. I will contact the concerned force and request them for a course instead of a prosecution. Once i get a reply back from them i will take a decision of informing the Home office. Thanks You have not been convicted yet, so what are you going to in...
by longhorn1
Wed Mar 26, 2014 4:25 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: English language requirement - as per new rules
Replies: 3
Views: 192

Re: English language requirement - as per new rules

Hello, I wish to apply for Naturalisation (after HSMP + Tier 1 visa ) and wanted to confirm the following points. 1. For English language requirement, if one were on Tier 1 visas (& earlier HSMP), a print-out from PBS calculator confirming points for English language, along with original degree cer...
by longhorn1
Fri Mar 07, 2014 4:28 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: English Language Requirement
Replies: 3
Views: 276

Re: English Language Requirement

All appproved B1 tests are listed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/261533/new-approved-english-tests.pdf I'm assuming they passed the Life in the UK test for ILR. Thank you Casa. And yes, they both passed the Life in the UK test which was used for thei...
by longhorn1
Thu Mar 06, 2014 3:04 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: English Language Requirement
Replies: 3
Views: 276

Re: English Language Requirement

All appproved B1 tests are listed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/261533/new-approved-english-tests.pdf I'm assuming they passed the Life in the UK test for ILR. Thank you Casa. And yes, they both passed the Life in the UK test which was used for thei...
by longhorn1
Thu Mar 06, 2014 2:11 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: English Language Requirement
Replies: 3
Views: 276

English Language Requirement

Hi, I and my two daughters are about to apply for British Citizenship. Regarding the English Language requirement, both had their GCSEs A-levels here in the UK and are currently at University here (one in final year and the other in third year). Though they don't have a degree yet, will their A-leve...
by longhorn1
Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:39 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: PEO Appointment - Additional Documents
Replies: 2
Views: 499

PEO Appointment - Additional Documents

This concerns my friend who attended a PEO appointment at Croydon since the 12th of February 2013 for ILR. She is an HSMP + T1 G and applied as self employed and according to her, everything went well until the junior CW asked to see proof of NI Class 2 contributions and invoices. Unfortunately, she...
by longhorn1
Thu Mar 14, 2013 4:09 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: What is feedback for Sheffield PEO
Replies: 6
Views: 704

Re: What is feedback for Sheffield PEO

Experts / Moderators / Gurus / - You have been reading this forum for long time. Please share your opinion/benefits/drawbacks about Sheffield PEO Thanks I and my 2 adult dependant children used the Sheffield PEO for our ILR application in February 2013 and we had a very good experience. It took jus...
by longhorn1
Mon Mar 11, 2013 4:36 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR Success – Sheffield PEO - Self + 2 over 18 Children
Replies: 18
Views: 2322

Thank you very much for your help. Most appreciated. One more thing: In section 3 - Which Category? Ensure you tick the last box - 'Other' and state in the box below: 'Dependant of Tier 1 Migrant over 18 years old'. Also leave section 9 completely blank. It's not applicable in his/her case. Longhorn1
by longhorn1
Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:23 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR Success – Sheffield PEO - Self + 2 over 18 Children
Replies: 18
Views: 2322

Thank you. That is helpful. I was just worried because you have to prove the child is dependent on you and my daughter has a part time job where she earns about 800 per month. I hope that dosn't affect the decision. Regards One of my daughters earn that much monthly as well on her part time job wit...
by longhorn1
Sun Mar 10, 2013 7:04 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR Success – Sheffield PEO - Self + 2 over 18 Children
Replies: 18
Views: 2322

Thank you for sharing your experience. Can you please advise me. In section 5 of your dependent's application (finance section), did you put their income (from part time jobs), or did you put your own. Did you give your dependent's bank statements as well. Regards Val In section 5.3 I did put their...
by longhorn1
Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:57 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: PEO appointment for dependant
Replies: 8
Views: 907

Thanks longhorn1 for the moral support ! I think i would try this as my first option if I am unable to get an appointment for all together. If they dont allow me to enter..then what else could I do? will have to send the application by Post ! @CD_April2013ILR: Yes, I booked multiple application thr...
by longhorn1
Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:39 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: PEO appointment for dependant
Replies: 8
Views: 907

Re: PEO appointment for dependant

I have been trying since couple of days..actually nights for booking appointments for myself+3 dependants..without any luck. Last night I booked individual appointment for myself and each dependants separately for the same date and time. Has anybody done the same and have been allowed to the PEO? A...
by longhorn1
Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:35 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR Success – Sheffield PEO - Self + 2 over 18 Children
Replies: 18
Views: 2322

Congratulation ! I am planning for applying in Person late this month and when I am trying to book appointments online, I am only able to book for myself. When I am trying for myself+2 dependants, I cant see any slot available. Is there something you had to face in the begining and how did you mana...
by longhorn1
Tue Feb 26, 2013 3:32 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR Success – Sheffield PEO - Self + 2 over 18 Children
Replies: 18
Views: 2322

Congratulations , How many total absences you had in 5 years period, did you provide any proof of your leaves etc? I had 111(one hundred and eleven days) absences in the 5 year period. I did not provide any proof but merely listed the periods (dates) in the form. As Tier 1 General, we are not requi...
by longhorn1
Tue Feb 26, 2013 2:20 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR Success – Sheffield PEO - Self + 2 over 18 Children
Replies: 18
Views: 2322

ILR Success – Sheffield PEO - Self + 2 over 18 Children

Thank you everyone for the invaluable help and support you provide members and saving us all from cut throat Solicitor fees. I got my ILR approval yesterday (25/2/20130 at the Sheffield PEO along with my two over 18 dependant daughters. My case was a straightforward one. HSMP (2years) + T1 General (...
by longhorn1
Sun Feb 17, 2013 3:20 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: PEO Appointment Eligibility - Confused
Replies: 2
Views: 384

Thank you very much Uksettlement. I have another question as below: I am applying along with my two dependant children who are now over 18 years. They were under 18 years when we first arrived the UK in 2008. They are both in University now (3rd year and 2nd year) both currently hold valid visas as ...
by longhorn1
Sat Feb 16, 2013 10:47 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: PEO Appointment Eligibility - Confused
Replies: 2
Views: 384

PEO Appointment Eligibility - Confused

Below are my details: HSMP + Tier 1 General (2years + 3years) EC date 12/2/2008 Date of 1st Entry = 03/5/2008 Tier 1 Expiry 06/4/2013 I have a PEO appointment for 25/2/2013. Now my confusion is with regards to Question 7.1 of the SET(O) form: How long have you lived in the UK? If I calculate from my...
by longhorn1
Mon Jan 21, 2013 6:56 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR-Part time earnings for children over 18
Replies: 0
Views: 215

ILR-Part time earnings for children over 18

I am a Tier1 General Migrant. My 2 dependant daughters both aged over 18 and in Uni do part-time work but their salary is not enough to qualify them. They are still living with me and I am fully responsible for them. I intend to provide a letter of sponsorship and documents showing proof of addresss...
cron