I understand the following with respect to English Language requirement (UK Life skills) for FLR M visa leading to 5 year route to Settlement. A1 is required for initial FLR M A2 for extension after 33 months B1 for ILR I would kindly ask you that if B1 can be accepted for A2 as per current rules? P...

Some people found a way to escape from 'Fee increase' - by completing application and paying before 'Fee increase date', and then simply postponing 'Bio-metric Appointment date' to desired date. Why to worry for your case?!! You are Okay!

When I read the following links I interpret that the rules are same for (Tier 2 ICT - applied before 06Apr2010) and (Work permit for purpose of ICT) with respect to 'Apply for Settlement' or 'Absences' https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-part-6a-the-points-based-system#pt...

I came across similar path, and I got ILR in 2015. please see my old post. https://www.immigrationboards.com/indefinite-leave-to-remain/wp-ict-tier2-ict-tier2-g-ilr-successful-t192674.html#p1348428 If you read through it, you would know that I applied for Tier 2 ICT - Established Staff from India af...

you will get it likely.

I came across similar path, and I got ILR in 2015. please see my old post.

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I heard someone tried as below for Utility bills. Not sure if it works out for you. - Request your utility bill provider to update names - Wait for few days or a week; then ring and request them that you need all old bills for 1 year or so. they do it for free or with small fee. - Hope you see the "...

For your point 1), I was in similar situation. My job location changed to another town and all my bank statements and other documents were in old address. I explained that my job got changed to a new location in my cover letter and provided new tenancy agreement (contains new address) and Bank state...

Online application submitted for spouse & kid : 15.07.2016 Application and documents submitted & biometrics enrolled at/on: 18.07.2016, Chennai VFS Application forwarded to British High Commission on : 19.07.2016 Online query submitted to UKBA (couple of times): 14.08.2016 & 09.09.2016 Reply from O...

Online application submitted for spouse & kid : 15.07.2016 Application and documents submitted & biometrics enrolled at/on: 18.07.2016, Chennai VFS Application forwarded to British High Commission on : 19.07.2016 Online query submitted to UKBA (couple of times): 14.08.2016 & 09.09.2016 Reply from On...

just a quick doubt on VAF4A Appendix 2. Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/270484/VAF4A-Appendix2.pdf Do I need to fill 1 each for my spouse and kid? Or filling 1 form for spouse (selecting the first checkbox) is enough? The below confuses me whether to f...

mspr335 wrote:Hi KVP ,

can you please send your emailid /contact details to my email xxxxxxxxxxx. My case is something similar to you and have few queries please .

Whats your query?

Hello KVP This was very help indeed !. Looking at your case and the comments above , I believe your stars need to align together with the appetite to take risk :) I've got a similar case ... following are the details Sep 2008 - Sep 2010 WP Visa August 2010 - August 2012 Tier 2 ICT Established staff...

Hi,

Any advise?

Please dont be misguided. I had a 'valid leave' at any time from October 2008.
Please see the title and read through content once again.

Hi KVP, Congratulations on your ILR, Do you have any idea how they calculated the 5 years continuous & Qualifying period for your ILR ?? The below was my calculation. Application date: 20-July-2015 So calculating 5 years backwards... 1st qualifying year - 21-Jul-2010 to 20-Jul-2011 Absense from 21-...

Hi KVP, Did you apply for a new entry clearence from your country when you applied Tier 2 ICT or was that an extension inside UK? Thanks Please see the point 2) After 14 months absence from UK but before expiry of WP (ICT) I applied for entry clearance under Tier 2 (ICT - Established Staff) from In...

Dear members, I would like to thank everyone who help other people. I thought someone else in same situation may benefit from my post, so here goes my story. 1) First entry to UK in Oct 2008 under Work permit (ICT) valid until Oct 2010. Worked for employer A for only 8 months only and traveled back ...

Hello experts,

Is it possible/advisable?
Have you heard of anyone submitting combined documents (as in my previous post)?

Thanks, KVP

As far as I am aware, They return all originals. I made HO applications (both post and Premium center) quite a few times in the past, they returned the documents (but we have to verify if everything is ok). My own experience - I once missed to collect my original Degree certificate from Croydon Prem...

Hello experts,

Is it possible/advisable?
Have you heard of anyone submitting combined documents (as in my previous post)?

Thanks, KVP.

You may have to wait until next year, to be able to sponsor them, once your 1st Tax Return returns. Thank you Obie and Sushdmehta. I have heard from someone that , Instead of waiting till Mar 2016 to get HMRC tax return documents, we can show running documents, like payslips, Bank statement, and le...

£16,000 is the lower limit to make up for any shortfall in earnings. (Savings below this level won't be considered). If you were relying on savings alone you would need £72,500 held in an accessible account for at least 6 months. If you rely on earnings as a company director, you will need to submi...

Do you earn £22,400 per annum? Hi Casa, Yes, I earn more than £22,400 per annum. I work as a contractor (self-employed) through my own limited company. I have a little doubt. I do not have enough cash savings at the moment (I read somewhere that a total of £16000 cash saving can be provided as alte...

Hi there, I need a help from you please. I got my ILR last month. I want to apply for ILR-Settlement Visa for my wife and kid. To start with, please guide me to the correct guidelines, forms, required documents, etc,. My immigration history: 1) ILR holder - ILR through 5 year Tier 2 PBS work route (...

Dear Manci, Would you be so kind and answer to my last question (in my previous posts). Sorry to bother you, but your expertise answer would throw some light. Thank you. see my post on 1 May @ 4.09 pm. IMHO the quote you are concerned about applies to Tier 1 migrants.[/ quote] Dear Manci, My heart ...