did you apply inside UK ? Does delay relate to something wrong with the documents ?? I applied inside UK. It's not really a delay yet because if I receive it this week or next week, it would be in line with processing times more or less. I don't have any problems with documents, at least so far, I ...

I applied 18 th Jan .. took biometric on 31st Jan. I applied on 10 January. Still waiting. I hope it will arrive soon. But after reading other posts I'm not so sure. I think they mean that it is about 4 weeks for 75% after timeline given in processing times. But then you should have received it (I ...

From what I know it will not be touched for at least next two years. You can check earlier posts on this subject. But if you are that worried, why not contact good immigration solicitors, for example the company which own this forum and pay for small consultation and then let us know their opinion. ...

Strange. I did not realize UKBA is so different to processing times on the website. They usually reflect the reality. Now I'm not sure if I get my visa very soon...

No, I haven't received it yet. But I expect to receive it very soon. I find it very strange that you applied half a year ago and still no visa. When did you pass biometrics? Did you apply from inside or outside UK? If you applied from inside UK, you should have received it, based on processing times...

Well, if you want to go to your home country, just go... why leave message here at all? Everybody had to wait... more or less. I've been waiting from UKBA for ages... I don't know what your home country is. If I was from USA or Switzerland, I would never wait for any visas anywhere...

Hi Most of the wait is for biometrics invitation letter. I've been waiting for it for about 5-6 weeks! Then you need to book appointment. I applied for this visa about 2 months ago, attended biometrics about a week ago. I think they will review my application during this week. They process this visa...

Very bad immigration consultants you contacted... you need to pass biometrics every time you apply for visa which require them.

Even if you passed them many times already. They say they do it to double check your identity. Check UKBA website, there is info there.

i am very much shocked to read many articles about 10 years long residency rule would be abolished shortly

Where did you read these articles? Please provide us with the links to them.

I can confirm that the Government has not proposed changes to the current 10 year long residence rules and they remain in force. You may be interested to note that the Government is, as part of its wider review of the immigration system, reviewing the 14 year long residency rule. The 14 year rule c...

1. If the government wants to change the rule then they can do so anytime. 2. There wud not be any transational arrangements for anybody under this category. Speculations, speculations... Based on the facts we have: 1. It will not be abolished at least until middle 2013 and is highly unlikely to be...

These are the rules for settlement for workers (5 years) which introduced this spring. 10 years will not change at least in 2012, first half 2013. Probably won't change even then. Search this forum. There were requests submitted by people to the Home Office via Freedom of Information act if the rule...

Not clear yet. To soon to say exactly. But if you go for PhD, you probably should be Ok, but I'm not professional. Check news. They did not say 100% details yet.

Should I give up and go back home?

Yes, I believe you should.

You have to keep in mind that most of the students coming to UK on the basis of getting a permanent residence, a minority of students finish their degrees from proper universities (Not doggy colleges with doggy certificates) and are actually skilled. majority are very low skilled even though they h...

2.)Total visa time is strictly reduced and nobody can get permanent settlement in UK on student visa in any case. Seems like this in most cases. However, in some cases, some people will still manage to live for 10 years legal stay required for ILR. In one of their examples, they show it's possible ...

During a recent ILPA training session it was discussed that a 10 year Rule may be abolished, but the 14 year Rule will probably remain. Again, this was just a discussion and colleagues' opinions. Aryan should probably be invited to your meetings as an expert: You may be interested to note that the ...

Aryan2013 posted more fresh one. And this reply was received from Home Office in 2011: "Thank you for your e-mail of 10 April, in which you ask for details of any impending policy changes to the long residence rules. Your request has been submitted as a request for information under the Freedom...

Well, even if this person get's this visa this way, then he/she will be working illegally in UK because he is allowed only to run his/her own business. Then if he/she is caught it can lead to 10 years ban which will also apply to other EU countries and US/Canada/Australia/NZ, etc. because they share...

Yea, life is tough but this is our competitive advantage. We've seen other life, life in different dimension. In the long run, we will be much better off than most "natives". Because we will treasure and use our UK citizenship much more actively than many people who got it from birth. It's...

Thank you for confirmation Greenie. Your help is much appreciated!

Yes, it asked.

By the way, there was no option to select No for premium.

Probably because it is not available for this type of visa.

I think it automatically treats it as biometric only.

Correct me if I'm wrong...

Thank you, Greenie, God bless you! You are very kind and helpful person!

Hi I just received biometrics letter and went to book an appointment online. I have to choose different options in the form, type of application. I am applying in Tier 1 Entrepreneur. There is such option in the scroll-down menu. But I'm worried should I choose this in case I only need to book biome...