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by Kayalami
Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:31 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: overstayed & malaysian passport expiring soon
Replies: 37
Views: 18205

So you think it's ok if I take EuroStar via the Channel Tunnel? Its common knowledge among UK Immigration Officers that many 'visitors' channel hop to Europe usually France near the end of their 6 month leave to enter with the intention of returning to the UK for a fresh 6 month period. Clearly it ...
by Kayalami
Tue Aug 22, 2006 10:48 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Schengen visa application form
Replies: 54
Views: 41123

What makes one embassy think they have the right to go cancelling EXPIRED visas? IIRC the Schengen Visa Convention does allow for the participating member states to cancel any 'Schengen Visa' issued regardless of the issuing state - however they may not cancel designated individual country visa's e...
by Kayalami
Tue Aug 22, 2006 10:03 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Sister-In-Law & Cousin in UK for Medical Treatmnt.Advice
Replies: 7
Views: 1619

seeker, Under the immigration rules the maximum period of stay as a visitor in the UK at each entry is 180 days. The Home Office have the discretion to extend your stay under the most compelling of circumstances including medical attention (applicant or dependents as in the case you describe) but re...
by Kayalami
Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:58 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Retrieving a birth certificate from africa.
Replies: 14
Views: 5976

It may be worth considering taking a post graduate course minimum Masters level (you would still need to go home for a student visa) after which you would be eligible for the Science & Engineering Graduate Scheme (SEGS) that allows applicants to work in the UK for a year after completing their studi...
by Kayalami
Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:54 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Extension for FLR following 4->5 year change
Replies: 3
Views: 1059

I have not read the post you mention but the Home Office will grant FLR in line with the relevant IED e.g. if you have a 4 year WP and get a fresh 4 year WP then you get a 4 year WP based FLR not 1 year WP based FLR.
by Kayalami
Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:51 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: spouse refusal visa
Replies: 6
Views: 2279

alaa, The message from the Entry Clearance Officer is that your documentation is either fraudelent or the funds in question are not yours based on various factors - to start off the mismatch between having an 11K savings balance yet being overdrawn is a major red flag. Likewise the ECO probably wond...
by Kayalami
Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:44 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Resident Permit
Replies: 10
Views: 2673

With respect it doesn't matter how many times you ask the question the answer stays the same - under the immigration rules a visitor may not switch to marriage status in the UK. John has explained the rational behind the government policy that has been now in place for several years. To make matters...
by Kayalami
Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:35 pm
Forum: Canada forum
Topic: Conjugal partner visa.
Replies: 2
Views: 1358

AFAIK you would need to have lived together for a year before CIC even consider you to be in a common law relationship - visiting regularly is not deemed to meet this criteria.
by Kayalami
Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:31 pm
Forum: US immigration
Topic: Illegal for 19 years.
Replies: 1
Views: 1478

The complexity of your circumstances means that you are unlikely to receive appropriate assistance from this forum or any other one for that matter. It is best you seek competent legal advise from a suitably qualified attorney - they may likely review past legislation and whether such applies to you...
by Kayalami
Tue Aug 22, 2006 9:24 pm
Forum: Canada forum
Topic: Medicals Requested
Replies: 2
Views: 1624

It is helpful for you to use the search function on the forum as this query has featured several times -I'll start you off with the following links.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=6916

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=4685
by Kayalami
Sun Aug 20, 2006 1:09 pm
Forum: US immigration
Topic: help needed please.....uk to us?
Replies: 1
Views: 1356

It is unusual for the US consulate in London to issue any visa to 3rd country nationals residing in the UK on a temporary basis i.e you do not hold Indefinite Leave To Remain in the UK or otherwise an EU National. This is on the basis that you have not demonstrated to the consular officer that you h...
by Kayalami
Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:58 pm
Forum: US immigration
Topic: Family based Immigration advice needed
Replies: 1
Views: 1325

1. Visa will not get cancelled based on immigrant intent where such is based on the above application. 2. You will not be barred from entering the US. There is no denying however that it does add an element to your 'may not return home' factor which is considered at any visa application or port of e...
by Kayalami
Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:51 pm
Forum: Canada forum
Topic: Will Stuydying in Canada expedite Immigration??
Replies: 9
Views: 3468

You can't have two applications pending. To save the applicant processing time between the visa posts communicating with him on the matter of withdrawn applications I have IMHO suggested he write addressing this matter in his second application.
by Kayalami
Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:47 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: seven years chhild concession
Replies: 20
Views: 9368

Cases that are not straightforward fall outside the published Home Office processing timescales. My experience is that they take as a minimum 12 months to be decided so there is nothing unusual about your wait. You may wish to contact your MP for assistance on the matter. Note that his/ her involvem...
by Kayalami
Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:41 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: How to prove that you're living in England legally?
Replies: 6
Views: 1650

gabibeer, With respect why don't you ask your government ideally through their consular representation in the UK what they will accept as conclusive proof that you are residing and legally at that if so required in the UK. From a UK perspective your immigration status is evidenced by a visa stamp, r...
by Kayalami
Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:30 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: transit the uk
Replies: 1
Views: 730

The UK visa regime for transit purposes is nationality/ citizenship based. You do not state what this is for you. Regardless UK policy is to allow those who have a nationality that normally requires a transit visa but hold designated 'visas' principaly category D for EU member states as well as US a...
by Kayalami
Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:22 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE & UK SPOUSE VISA
Replies: 5
Views: 5324

spatel07, 1. The British Government policy is to acknowledge as valid any marriage that is in turn valid in the jurisdiction where such took place. My understanding is that Hindu Marriages are recognised as official marriages under Kenyan Law - ref Hindu Marriage and Divorce Act (Cap. 157, Laws of K...
by Kayalami
Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:09 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: overstayed & malaysian passport expiring soon
Replies: 37
Views: 18205

minmin, With respect and putting the matter of your illegality to one side your 'passport renewal procedure' query is one for the Malaysian High Commission to deal with - contact them to find out their requirements for passport renewal. It may be that they require applicants who have resided in the ...
by Kayalami
Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:57 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spouse Visa - Advice/Reassurance + AfterApplication?
Replies: 10
Views: 3324

Exemplary list and deserves to be a sticky for others on the forum to see what needs to be submitted. - I've included a list below of the documents that we will be supplying, are there any obvious omissions? Only thing I would add is a utility bill to supplement the housing/ residential aspects e.g....
by Kayalami
Sun Aug 13, 2006 9:43 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: can i be sponsored?
Replies: 6
Views: 1568

Paul, I would need to take another look at the judgement but IIRC I believe the HO arguement was that any relative could piggy back on this dependent of an EU status hence the chain effect position. It just so happened that in this case it was a sister but I suspect the same would apply for a spouse.
by Kayalami
Sun Aug 13, 2006 9:39 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Long Residence Concession Question
Replies: 9
Views: 3216

I'm sure my fellow moderator John will confirm this but IIRC you may not get P60's substitutes. Your employer can confirm in writing that you were working over the relevant period in time and likely details of the relevant tax office. IND will cross reference this with appropriate taxation and NI co...
by Kayalami
Sun Aug 13, 2006 9:36 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: File for settlement within UK?
Replies: 13
Views: 3514

vmulberry, I'm sure JAJ will weigh in with his opinion on this but there may be a case for you to try and obtain an S1B visa - returning lawful permanent resident from the US consulate in London. Based on the info you provide its likely to be a lost cause but perhaps the help of a good attorney well...
by Kayalami
Sun Aug 13, 2006 9:30 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Serious help needed - Bizarre situation
Replies: 8
Views: 2660

I don't get your point but I presume you are asking whether the fact that your son is a BC should influence the visa officer to grant the mother a UK visa without her needing to meet the rules. NO is the answer. Your son has the right to be with his family is correct but it is also correct that this...
by Kayalami
Sun Aug 13, 2006 9:27 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Spouse visa Help....
Replies: 6
Views: 2054

The OP is eligible to apply in country but it is likley the application will fail since the spouse is claiming public funds that she really has no right to given that the family has an appropriate level of income and further savings. Get the spouse of benefits is the message here then apply for a vi...
by Kayalami
Sun Aug 13, 2006 9:22 pm
Forum: US immigration
Topic: Citizenship application - Married with child to US citizen
Replies: 1
Views: 1620

1. Did you actually apply to adjust status after your marriage by submitting form I-485? 2. If you did not then you must do so immediatley. 3. Don't leave the US before your application is decided and a green card granted. If you do so you will be barred from the US for 10 years as you ahve overstay...
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