I have two weeks unpaid leave (not between jobs, but while in employment. I had to go to India for my brother's wedding and didnt have much of my annual leave allowance left. This was 2 years ago. My line manager approved unpaid leave) - would this be a problem? I have now seen examples of the unpa...

Many congratulations! And thanks for posting your experience. Could I ask if you were asked anything about your economic activity (wages, employment status, etc) for any period other than the previous year? Sorry for the late reply, haven't been checking. No, nothing else asked. Just had to prove t...

Eligibility criteria: Section 1(3) for 4 years old son and 1 years old daughter Method of application: NCS (NEWHAM) Date of Application: 8th May 2013 Date of receipt by UKBA: 9th May 2013 Date of debit of fees: 13-05-2013 (£1,178) Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 15-05-13 (dated 13-05-13) Date of...

Hi and thank you for reading. I've just read the requirement for counter signatory and it says The person who signs the photo (the ‘countersignatory’) must: live in the UK have known the person applying (or the adult signing the application for a child under 16) for at least 2 years have a current ...

Added a couple of questions more above. No you do not need to complete section 3 as the children are not applying under section 3 (2) or 3 (5). Are you applying through the NCS? If not, do not send more documents than the guidance notes ask for as you risk losing them. Yes I am applying through NCS...

syed_ILR wrote:
Hey congrats!

How many unpaid leaves did u have?

15 days but the caseworker wasn't bothered.

Quick question. On MN1, can I get our pharmacist to be the professional referee for my kids born in the UK? Please accept my apologies in advance as this must have been asked a zillion times before. Yes if he or she has engaged with the child in a professional capacity. A teacher or health worker i...

Quick question. On MN1, can I get our pharmacist to be the professional referee for my kids born in the UK? Please accept my apologies in advance as this must have been asked a zillion times before. Yes if he or she has engaged with the child in a professional capacity. A teacher or health worker i...

Quick question. On MN1, can I get our pharmacist to be the professional referee for my kids born in the UK? Please accept my apologies in advance as this must have been asked a zillion times before. [Edit] Could you guys also confirm if we need to fill Section 3 at all? I was on HSMP/Tier1 and rece...

Just to inform you guys that I had my appointment on 30th of April and got my ILR approved on the day. Couldn't post as I was pretty busy with stuff but here you go. Also, we received my biometric card today. I booked a room for a night in Premier Inn which is literally seconds away from Solihull P...

Hello There, In the 12/2012 version of the SET(O) application form there is a new question added, 7.12 - Please state what ties you have with the country where you were born. I have only one brother and my mother lives there. Please explains how I can fill the form question. Thanks Valeed Answer wo...

I've been to Lloyds and asked them to print the transactions since my last statement, they did that and it has my name, address, acct number and sort code and all the transaction.
They also stamped it without an issue.

Hi, I am an India passport holder, and I have been in the UK from 2009 with a Tier 1 General visa. I have a few queries and can any of you help me please? 1. I am planning to apply for ILR next year. Is ILR really an indefinite visa, or does it have any validity period like the Tier 1 General visa?...

Yes. As long as it is not spread beyond 12 months. The below link rule applies(read the section under tier1) Can someone else also comment please ? http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/policyandlaw/immigrationlaw/immigrationrules/appendixa/ search for "Period for assessment" You're right. One can have...

Hi Will this effect people who have indefinite leave to remain stamped in their passport. Thanks Mark THOUSANDS of foreigners will be banned from getting full NHS care in a health tourism crackdown, The Sun can reveal. A plan being drawn up by Jeremy Hunt would only allow people entitled to live in...

Hi Will this effect people who have indefinite leave to remain stamped in their passport. Thanks Mark THOUSANDS of foreigners will be banned from getting full NHS care in a health tourism crackdown, The Sun can reveal. A plan being drawn up by Jeremy Hunt would only allow people entitled to live in...

Lorenzo wrote:Thanks. I just wanted to understand if Solihull has Senior CW in case mine turns out to be a complex case.

I think they do. Why do you think it's a complicated case?
If you're worried about holidays then from reports so far, it looks like they're not really bothered about short absences

I would suggest do not provide more documents then what is needed but if possible do carry as much as you can. But just provide the basic documents as more documents only causes more issues then solutions. Couldn't agree more. I've always belived that more extra docs you put the more complex you ma...

Absences due to the applicant travelling to see family and friends whilst unemployed would break the continuous period for ILR, as they are not work-related or for compelling or compassionate reasons. Is there any documentary evidence of this? Or just another idiot talking rubbish and making stuff ...

You're paying our fees then? Use some common sense before posting. Every fortnightly changes with stupid effing excuses just to draw money from people is the reason why everyone's pissed. To answer your comment regarding high skilled immigrants ability to pass the text, EXACTLY WHY WE ARE SAYING TH...