u dont need to withdraw ur application for that. All you have to do is fill in the new form Tier 2, attach it with change of circumstances form(UKBA website), attach all the other documents required under Tier 2 (check UKBA website for details) and send it off. Try doing it through a solicitor beca...

I am holder of Tier 1 general migrant visa valid till June 2012. Can I work in Scotland under Tier 1...Will it affect my extenstion and ILR at later??? Pls confirm if possible with UKBA link... Rgds Anis Yes Thanks.....So your YES is in response to my question Can I work in Scotland.....what abt wo...

It's you being daft :-) Those who receive their visa within 2 days or less are included in the figures for 7 days or less (so 8% took more than 2, but less then 7 days). The page you want to look at is http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/missions/unitedkingdom-royaumeuni/visas/processing-traitement-eng.asp...

He can provide an employee letter stating his pay, position, start date, and that the job is also permanent. But this wont be enough will it?? They might want to see some type of tax return document or payslips??? I dont know what to do. What is the best way of fixing this problem, or anyone been i...

I agree. Visa needed in almost all cases. Would be free and easy if you were travelling with your (EU) husband. Unfortunately you have to pay and open all your personal details to their scrutiny. Does a schengen visa issued as the spouse of a British citizen actually say it was obtained that way? A...

I agree. Visa needed in almost all cases. Would be free and easy if you were travelling with your (EU) husband. Unfortunately you have to pay and open all your personal details to their scrutiny. Does a schengen visa issued as the spouse of a British citizen actually say it was obtained that way? A...

1) Can't help 2) Think you are sending in more documents than necessary especially if your passport has been the one you've been using for the last 5 years or so. 3) It can takes anything from 1 month to maybe over a year to be approved. You will only be asked to arrange the oath taking once you hav...

The way I read it was that the person of professional standing didn't have to be a British citizen or a passport holder (not everybody has a passport...), so just leave the field blank.

To be safe you could note somewhere that the passport number can be obtained by contacting the person directly.

Is that list of countries treated "differently" set by the individial Schengen countries (France for example) or are they discriminated against across all Schengen states? It appears that we may be able to get a Schengen visa from the Swiss consulate in 2 weeks rather than the 4 weeks the French ta...

My Russian partner got a German one in about four days after making the appointment - about 10 days in all. But she has had a German Work Permit before... Russia isn't on the list of countries treated 'differently'.... Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Burundi, Colombia, ...

Hi, Thanks for the reply Vinny. My GP also told me that he used to do in past but has stopped doing it. So its very unlikely that he will sign as a referee. Any idea if I get it signed by the same person who is signing mine, will that work? You probably want to find a different doctor ... unclear w...

Try looking at this link. http://www.dwp.gov.uk/international/ssa.asp Don't think that is correct. In some cases it is possible to 'use' your contributions in another country which the UK has a reciprocal agreement with to claim certain benefits. Obviously not as good as getting money back but may b...

In some cases it is possible to 'use' your contributions in another country which the UK has a reciprocal agreement with to claim certain benefits. Obviously not as good as getting money back but may be of some use. Though this doesn't help you if you are from India as India is not one of the countr...

I have seen a case of where the ECO did bring up the subject of why previously they had stayed much longer in the UK than they said when they applied for the previous visa. (The visa was refused, though not necessarily just for this reason). I guess you need to have good reasons as extending a trip ...

Dont think you need an appointment with the Finns. Last time i enquired over the phone, the lady said you just turn up and everyone will be seen. However they only issue single-entry visas so you need to go direct from Finland to your destination. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Give t...

No - the earliest he can apply for ILR is after 23 months.

As long as your visa is still valid you can re-enter the UK.

Always make sure you apply before your visa expires.

I'm presuming you came here on a spouse visa, and if so the earliest you can apply is 28 days prior to the 14/12/2010, which I think is the 17/11/2010. This is of course assuming the rules haven't changed by then.

Apply at French embassy you will get it quicker, however your main destination must be France ie you will need return tickets + hotel bookings etc Their online appointment booking system has no slots available in May or June (though I think sometimes cancelled slots appear Thursday afternoons). May...

It all depends on home office how fast they process your application as per the guidlines it can take from 1 - 6 months ... And using the Nationality Checking Service does not mean your application will be processed any faster. All it means is that there are less likely to be problems with your app...

I am 33 year old settled in the U.K. I legally married (in a registered office) to a girl in May 2008 in Eritrea. she was 18 at that time. I have all photos for the marriage cermoney. but I was not able to apply for a marriage visa at that time becouse my income was not sufficient. At the moment I ...

Wanderer wrote:No chance really, unless u try one of the less travelled EEA countries consulates, like Estonia or Slovenia or something.

You don't need an appointment to apply at the Polish Embassy, but they quote 15 working days to issue a visa!

djb123, no, that is not correct. Any legal time in the UK can count, as regards passing the "applicant was physically in the UK exactly 3 years before UKBA receive the Naturalisation applicant" test. I'll take your word for it, it just seems to me visitor and staying long term (ie resident) are not...

it all looks good. Make sure that he was "physically in the UK" 3 years before his application date (date of receipt) and check his absences are under the required numbers (Guidance for Form AN). Didn't think time in the UK on a visitor visa counted. Especially as the form asks "Enter the day you f...

hi all is it just me or did you find the uk border force programe on sky one distasteful. wat was it suppose to potray, people in distress. i felt humilated,embarrased especially wen i saw my country man crying and begging to be let in . he was been interviewed but he was so nervous that he started...