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by JohnM
Tue Mar 06, 2012 2:30 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Post-Study Work) visas
Topic: PSW Waiting HELL
Replies: 6
Views: 1855

Re: PSW Waiting HELL

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... :lol:
by JohnM
Mon Mar 05, 2012 10:59 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: Tier 1 Entrepreneur Processing Time (Extension Applications ONLY)
Replies: 2083
Views: 698084

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...
by JohnM
Thu Mar 01, 2012 7:43 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: BRP Enquiry for my Tier 1 Entrepreneur App
Replies: 1
Views: 1026

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.
by JohnM
Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:18 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years ILR future
Replies: 8
Views: 2595

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.
by JohnM
Fri Feb 24, 2012 11:15 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years ILR future
Replies: 8
Views: 2595

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...
by JohnM
Fri Feb 24, 2012 10:53 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years ILR future
Replies: 8
Views: 2595

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...
by JohnM
Fri Feb 24, 2012 12:05 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Ten Years Long residency
Replies: 1
Views: 496

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...
by JohnM
Thu Feb 16, 2012 6:58 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: applying for student visa after 8 years.
Replies: 1
Views: 718

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.
by JohnM
Thu Feb 16, 2012 6:55 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: I am scared of UKBA
Replies: 6
Views: 1885

Should I give up and go back home?
Yes, I believe you should. :)
by JohnM
Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:51 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: New student rules to welcome the brightest and best!
Replies: 10
Views: 2342

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...
by JohnM
Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:08 pm
Forum: UK Student Visas
Topic: New student rules to welcome the brightest and best!
Replies: 10
Views: 2342

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 ...
by JohnM
Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:35 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Future of Long Residence rule??
Replies: 6
Views: 2536

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 ...
by JohnM
Mon Feb 13, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Future of Long Residence rule??
Replies: 6
Views: 2536

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 of I...
by JohnM
Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:58 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: A loophole?
Replies: 3
Views: 2235

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...
by JohnM
Sun Feb 12, 2012 5:47 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: New immigration fees proposed
Replies: 45
Views: 9494

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 not cheap...
by JohnM
Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:03 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Please explain to the stupid, did I do right? Online biometr
Replies: 7
Views: 711

Thank you for confirmation Greenie. Your help is much appreciated! :D
by JohnM
Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:07 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Please explain to the stupid, did I do right? Online biometr
Replies: 7
Views: 711

Yes, it asked.
by JohnM
Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:27 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Please explain to the stupid, did I do right? Online biometr
Replies: 7
Views: 711

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...
by JohnM
Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:26 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Please explain to the stupid, did I do right? Online biometr
Replies: 7
Views: 711

Thank you, Greenie, God bless you! You are very kind and helpful person! :D
by JohnM
Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:44 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Please explain to the stupid, did I do right? Online biometr
Replies: 7
Views: 711

Please explain to the stupid, did I do right? Online biometr

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...
by JohnM
Thu Feb 02, 2012 3:42 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: Is there premium / apply in person service available?
Replies: 2
Views: 1366

Thank you very much for your reply!!! God bless you! :D :) :D
by JohnM
Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:40 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Is there premium service for Entrepreneur visa available?
Replies: 1
Views: 540

Can someone reply please?

I don't get it.

When I look on this page it looks like it is not available:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/about ... oservices/

Thanks :)
by JohnM
Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Is there premium service for Entrepreneur visa available?
Replies: 1
Views: 540

Is there premium service for Entrepreneur visa available?

Is there premium / apply in person service available for Entrepreneur visa? I checked Border Agency website. It is quite confusing because it is written in price list for premium service. However, on premium service page it is not included in the list of visas. And there is no information about appl...
by JohnM
Sat Jan 28, 2012 8:26 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: Is there premium / apply in person service available?
Replies: 2
Views: 1366

Is there premium / apply in person service available?

Is there premium / apply in person service available for Entrepreneur visa? I checked Border Agency website. It is quite confusing because it is written in price list for premium service. However, on premium service page it is not included in the list of visas. And there is no information about appl...
by JohnM
Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:58 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visas
Topic: Evidence of 200K in UK, Natwest statement enough?
Replies: 5
Views: 2344

Not for free! They will for a fee. When I spoke to them, they did not tell me anything about letter for a fee. I have Natwest Private account, so I guess if they did not tell me, they don't have it. Or even if they have it, I could not use it because they did not tell me! I described them that it i...
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