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by bookerw100
Mon Jul 03, 2023 5:00 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: ILR change in rules?
Replies: 3
Views: 1087

ILR change in rules?

Has anyone else read about UK government considering extending ILR route to 8 years? One of my mates mentioned it in passing but didn't have any links except a daily mail article which normally I wouldn't pay much heed to but you never know, given all the news about immigration recently.
by bookerw100
Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:18 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR Super Priority Appointments
Replies: 15
Views: 1639

Re: ILR and sponsor's job abroad opportunity

Has anyone else got any further thoughts please? any input appreciated maybe from some practical experience of having gone through something similar. thanks It would say this will be ok. Your spouse is using their income to qualify and there is no mention of you Will they have authority to check my...
by bookerw100
Wed Sep 07, 2022 9:48 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR Super Priority Appointments
Replies: 15
Views: 1639

Re: ILR and sponsor's job abroad opportunity

Has anyone else got any further thoughts please? any input appreciated maybe from some practical experience of having gone through something similar.
thanks
by bookerw100
Wed Aug 31, 2022 11:50 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR Super Priority Appointments
Replies: 15
Views: 1639

Re: ILR and sponsor's job abroad opportunity

Just bear in mind that her visa and ILR is dependent on you being present and settled in the UK. How are you planning on meeting the financial requirements? https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/set-m Apply to settle in the UK - Partner of a person or parent of a child already settled in...
by bookerw100
Wed Aug 31, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR Super Priority Appointments
Replies: 15
Views: 1639

Re: ILR and sponsor's job abroad opportunity

Hi Whats the rules regarding the British sponsor of a spouse visa moving abroad for a job while spouse stays back in the UK as their ILR is due in about a year? British Citizen can go and work anywhere they like. It doesn't affect the ILR application of the spouse resident in the UK. Provided that ...
by bookerw100
Wed Aug 31, 2022 6:08 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR Super Priority Appointments
Replies: 15
Views: 1639

ILR and sponsor's job abroad opportunity

Hi
Whats the rules regarding the British sponsor of a spouse visa moving abroad for a job while spouse stays back in the UK as their ILR is due in about a year?
by bookerw100
Thu Mar 31, 2022 3:36 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Immigration from Japan
Replies: 2
Views: 429

Re: Immigration from Japan

If she comes over on a fiancé visa and you get married as soon as you can, then she can start to work, because she will be on a spouse visa. Will mean she has to take a bit of holiday while you get your marriage license sorted. She has to be here 8 days before you can apply. However, if her work is...
by bookerw100
Wed Mar 23, 2022 9:16 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Getting a mortgage
Replies: 5
Views: 547

Re: Getting a mortgage

Hi all,. When my wife gets her spouse visa, after maybe 7 months of being in the UK, once our daughter start school. My wife wants to get a job.. Can my wife and I apply for a mortgage? Her visa will only be 2 years and 9 months..but we will re-new it. It mentions only if you have leave to remain? ...
by bookerw100
Wed Mar 09, 2022 11:04 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR, Consent Forms 1, 2 and 3.
Replies: 10
Views: 908

Re: Hassle Free Solicitor for ILR (Tier 2)

Hi, I want to apply for my wife Tier 2 (5yr route) working in NHS. Can someone please advise a solicitor to put an application for ILR. Husband and kind both BC. Had mine done few yrs back, however that solicitor have shut down during covid pandemic. Regards, Like others said, unless you have a com...
by bookerw100
Mon Mar 07, 2022 9:05 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Huge Black Hole Visa Delays ?!
Replies: 5
Views: 746

Re: Huge Black Hole Visa Delays ?!

:shock: I'm sorry to rant on here... Is anyone else in the same position?! I can't be the only person waiting now into my 7th month to hear anything, anything at all, from the HO about my visa extension to remain in the UK? There's been absolutely nothing. No email/txt/letter to say that it would b...
by bookerw100
Tue Feb 22, 2022 3:24 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5612
Views: 1541840

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

VFS Manchester - New OCI Application Application Date - 17 Jan 2022 Date of Acknowledgement - 19 Jan 2022 Original Documents returned - 21 Jan 2022 Document Printing Status - PROCESSED on 11th Feb 2022 Is the next step - delivery of the OCI? I have had no other notifications yet. Anyone else around...
by bookerw100
Mon Feb 21, 2022 1:59 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5612
Views: 1541840

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

VFS Manchester - New OCI Application Application Date - 17 Jan 2022 Date of Acknowledgement - 19 Jan 2022 Original Documents returned - 21 Jan 2022 Document Printing Status - PROCESSED on 11th Feb 2022 Is the next step - delivery of the OCI? I have had no other notifications yet. Anyone else around...
by bookerw100
Fri Feb 18, 2022 10:10 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5612
Views: 1541840

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

VFS Manchester - New OCI Application Application Date - 17 Jan 2022 Date of Acknowledgement - 19 Jan 2022 Original Documents returned - 21 Jan 2022 Document Printing Status - PROCESSED on 11th Feb 2022 Is the next step - delivery of the OCI? I have had no other notifications yet. Anyone else around ...
by bookerw100
Thu Feb 10, 2022 11:28 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5612
Views: 1541840

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Hi , do we need to submit the original British passport on the day of appointment.? Or is it just they verify and give it back to us? Thanks I did not have to at the VFS London centre. If you are applying with a past indian passport and surrender certificate they do not take the original british pa...
by bookerw100
Thu Feb 10, 2022 11:25 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5612
Views: 1541840

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

I applied under Spouse Based Category for OCI card . My timeline of OCI application is as follows: Application Date:07-Dec-2021 VFS Center: VFS Hounslow (London) Date of acknowledgment: 08-Dec-2021 Original docs received: Yes Status: (as of 09 - Feb 2022) UNDER PROCESS Does anyone have any idea how...
by bookerw100
Mon Feb 07, 2022 10:20 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5612
Views: 1541840

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Kumar11 wrote:
Sat Feb 05, 2022 8:01 am
Hi , do we need to submit the original British passport on the day of appointment.? Or is it just they verify and give it back to us? Thanks
YEs, You have to submit your original British passport as well. I got mine back within 4 days.
by bookerw100
Tue Jan 25, 2022 1:19 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5612
Views: 1541840

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Hi I submitted my OCI application on Monday in Manchester but have had no acknowledgement yet, is that normal? Hi, Have you checked in status inquiry on OCI website. I did not receive any email for acknowledgement but status changed after few days of submission. Thanks Good shout, I checked online ...
by bookerw100
Mon Jan 24, 2022 10:11 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: After British citizenship OCI vs Tourist Visa
Replies: 21
Views: 1793

Re: After British citizenship OCI vs Tourist Visa

Note, British citizens are not eligible for e-visa , it has to be an appointment. Not sure of the logic behind it but thats what it is at the moment I read somewhere a while ago, but I can't recall where that the Indian government is attempting to reciprocate the UK's tough conditions for Indian vi...
by bookerw100
Thu Jan 20, 2022 2:43 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: After British citizenship OCI vs Tourist Visa
Replies: 21
Views: 1793

Re: After British citizenship OCI vs Tourist Visa

Dear bookerw100 , Thanks for your response. Address Proof: Does not the UK passport have the address? Can't we use that as Address proof? - Nope, address is not mentioned on a British passport, use your drivers license or a utility bill Sorry you mean 2 prepaid A4 Envelopes ? No I mean those grey s...
by bookerw100
Thu Jan 20, 2022 2:40 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5612
Views: 1541840

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Hi I submitted my OCI application on Monday in Manchester but have had no acknowledgement yet, is that normal? Hi, Have you checked in status inquiry on OCI website. I did not receive any email for acknowledgement but status changed after few days of submission. Thanks Good shout, I checked online ...
by bookerw100
Thu Jan 20, 2022 1:33 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5612
Views: 1541840

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Hi I submitted my OCI application on Monday in Manchester but have had no acknowledgement yet, is that normal?
by bookerw100
Wed Jan 19, 2022 10:56 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: After British citizenship OCI vs Tourist Visa
Replies: 21
Views: 1793

Re: After British citizenship OCI vs Tourist Visa

Dear Members, We ( Myself along with India born child) will be applying for British Passport next week after my ceremony. If all goes well I should receive the passport by Mid February We intent to travel by March/April 2022. Can you kindly advice what would the best options : OCI or to apply for t...
by bookerw100
Wed Jan 19, 2022 10:52 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: After British citizenship OCI vs Tourist Visa
Replies: 21
Views: 1793

Re: After British citizenship OCI vs Tourist Visa

Dear @Prem, All Thanks for your response. Its only myself along with 2 kids who are going to apply surrender/apply for OCI. Wife is on ILR. Can you confirm what all documents are required for 1. surrender of passport : Original passport, photocopies of passport 2. OCI For Child do we have a format/...
by bookerw100
Fri Jan 14, 2022 2:14 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5612
Views: 1541840

Re: Urgent - Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Urgent - I have been struggling to get letter of employment from my company, HR being a complete pain. Can I use my contract of employment which was signed 2 years ago with the latest payslip or will that not be enough? I need to make a judgement call whether I cancel my appointment for the coming ...
by bookerw100
Fri Jan 14, 2022 9:33 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5612
Views: 1541840

Urgent - Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Marriage certificate is required to endorse partner's name in OCI. Like in Indian passport you have the parents names and spouse name. Urgent - I have been struggling to get letter of employment from my company, HR being a complete pain. Can I use my contract of employment which was signed 2 years ...
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