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by khalidmirza
Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:22 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Complaint about unfair interview
Replies: 43
Views: 7075

I had exactly the same experience at the Glasgow IPS office but it just never bothered me. Here are some of the annoying questions that are in no way related to confirmation of my identity. * How did u come for the interview? By Car * What colour is your car? White * Whats the registration number o...
by khalidmirza
Sun Apr 22, 2012 10:00 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Premium ILR - applying through company solicitor
Replies: 3
Views: 1115

Hi To be honest with you to the best of my knowledge some memnbers only some members of the OISC use to have this previllage to have slots available for them at the PEO but ever since after the 29th of Feb 2012 this month I think they've changed it and now they dont have any special slots available...
by khalidmirza
Sun Apr 22, 2012 9:39 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Applying ILR (Tier 1)
Replies: 8
Views: 5602

Re: Cohabitation evidence for ILR

Hello we will be aplying for ILR Set(O) under Tier 1 category We are confused about Cohabitation evidence requirments. They said they require 6 letters from 3 different soruces to cover wthole 2 years To cover whole two years with Electricity Bill in Joint names, Gas Joints, names, Council tax join...
by khalidmirza
Sat Apr 21, 2012 7:16 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: naturalisation and citizenship
Replies: 13
Views: 2292

Actually it is possible to apply 90 days before as per 7.5.(d). Solicitor must have drafted covering letter pointing to this clause and submitting documentation for estate and mortgage etc. OP (saketjalan) would it be possible for you to check with your friend about the letter and contents of the s...
by khalidmirza
Wed Mar 21, 2012 4:57 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: SET (O) Form Questions
Replies: 2
Views: 703

1) Home Office Tier 1 reference number 2) Conviction by court is to be declared. Parking/bus lane fines are not conviction 3)Start and end date for earning period claimed 4)Leave it blank or write NA 5)Tick less than 16 years. Mother will accompany children and also sign item 17 Q6 there is no space...
by khalidmirza
Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:59 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Missing entry stamps in Indian passport (Urgent advice req.)
Replies: 8
Views: 4304

Just for information. Stamp on visa is only on first arrival after Entry Clearance. All other stamps are on blank pages
by khalidmirza
Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:56 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: P60 - Urgent please
Replies: 4
Views: 744

For Tier 1 there is no such rules to be having more and more salariy every year. It is only last 12 months which count for extension of stay and for settlement 245CA. Requirements for leave to remain To qualify for leave to remain as a Tier 1 (General) Migrant, an applicant must meet the requirement...
by khalidmirza
Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: A Big Mistake in SET(O) form Tier 1 General
Replies: 8
Views: 2340

I fully agree with you that since it is a mistake in the form, members are not at fault. I suggest that you send a letter explaining this. At least your side will be covered. Wait and see in this case is not proper strategy
by khalidmirza
Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:39 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR-JR (date when hsmp applied or approval received)
Replies: 2
Views: 587

Re: ILR-JR (date when hsmp applied or approval received)

Can someone please help here - I applied for HSMP on 25th Jan 2006 and received on 3rd May 2006 (delayed because it was initially rejected but successful on appeal). Will I fall under 4 years rule for ILR, for which cutoff date was 3rd Apr 2006, since I applied on 25th Jan 2006. or 5 years rule (si...
by khalidmirza
Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:10 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Bank Statement for ILR
Replies: 6
Views: 1469

There is no requirement for bank account activity as such for cohabitation proof. Please do submit your saving account statement as well to show your financial heath. You have sufficient documents for cohabitation proof. Best of luck
by khalidmirza
Wed Mar 14, 2012 8:04 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Accountants Letter
Replies: 3
Views: 911

Any Help plz ? Paragraph from IDI Self-employed applicants only - letter from the applicant’s accountant (confirming that the applicant received the exact amount he/she is claiming, or the net profit to which he/she is entitled). This is a letter from the applicant’s accountant on headed paper conf...
by khalidmirza
Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:17 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR: Salary Supporting documents
Replies: 4
Views: 961

Re: ILR: Salary Supporting documents

Hi All, Quick question about salary and supporting documents? I am going to apply for ILR next week just preparing my application. 1. I haven't received Jan, Feb 2012 salary which I am going to get this week (March), I would like to include jan,feb in my 12 months to score points for the salary. Wh...
by khalidmirza
Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:07 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Missing entry stamps in Indian passport (Urgent advice req.)
Replies: 8
Views: 4304

It is a coincidence that you did not have stamps on both ends. Very rare generally. Please mention this in your cover letter. Your absence though not recorded but you showing it reflects more on your honesty. Best of luck
by khalidmirza
Tue Mar 13, 2012 3:01 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: LTD Company -Accounant Letter Required
Replies: 17
Views: 2892

In my opinion accountant letter is required and company accounts as well. As a director you are employee and no need to show self employed. Please make sure that accountant is on ICAEW . This is one area home office is very particular about now a days
by khalidmirza
Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:32 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Bank Statement for ILR
Replies: 6
Views: 1469

Re: Bank Statement for ILR

Hi Everyone Just a quick question (hopefully). Just to give you some background info first. I am British and my wife is Pakistani and is here on a settlement visa. She came to the UK in Dec 2010 and here visa expires Feb 2013. We have a joint bank account where she is the primary account holder and...
by khalidmirza
Sun Mar 11, 2012 5:20 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR application in a worrying situation,advise please
Replies: 3
Views: 945

Re: ILR application in a worrying situation,advise please

hi everyone, i book the Premium service on the 3rd april in Sheffields, and my situation is worrying me, may you all please give me some advise? thanks in advance. i came to UK in 2010 april with my spouse visa, we got a house in mortgage,£290 a month. we haven't been late for any payment or apply ...
by khalidmirza
Sun Mar 11, 2012 5:07 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR + Passport validity<6 mnths + Mandatory trip to India
Replies: 2
Views: 606

I don't think it would pose a problem with UK authorities i am not sure about Indian authorities.The passport is still valid and you are a permanent resident after-all. Yes Right. There should be no problem as mentioned. In general this kind of requirement is imposed by many countries while issuing...
by khalidmirza
Sun Mar 11, 2012 5:03 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Bank Statements Question
Replies: 4
Views: 1358

Re: Bank Statements Question

Hello Guys, Quick question regarding the bank statements used in the ILR application. My wages get paid into my Lloyds account every month but this account is ALWAYS overdrawn at the end of the month (or middle of the month) cos i have a 2k overdraft limit on it. But it states all my outgoings rent...
by khalidmirza
Fri Mar 02, 2012 1:26 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Confusion with the ILR qualifying period(DONOTAPPLY28DAYSB4)
Replies: 19
Views: 3217

Normally, you may apply for ILR up to 28 days prior to the 5th anniversary of your initial entry and before your before your leave expires. However, if you initially entered within 3 months, then you may also apply for ILR up to 28 days prior to the 5th annniversary of the grant of your entry clear...
by khalidmirza
Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:41 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Passport expired, can I apply for ILR?
Replies: 11
Views: 11150

Thanks Khalid, The only worry is, on this forum some member advised dont leave it too close to expiry date, as say if there is any problem in payment processing or any other issue, your application may risk invalid (overstay), that is why I have booked an appointment for PEO to be certain I appear ...
by khalidmirza
Thu Mar 01, 2012 7:10 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Am i eligible for ILR OR do i need another FLR?Due to 5 year
Replies: 12
Views: 2530

When will your leave expire? Thanks. Current visa validity till = 01-Dec-2012 First time entered in UK = 01-Mar-2008 on 92 day after visa start date. And so far since 01-mar-2008, i was never out of UK for more than 50 days and even those 50 days were paid holidays. I have written complete details ...
by khalidmirza
Thu Mar 01, 2012 6:56 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Passport expired, can I apply for ILR?
Replies: 11
Views: 11150

Hi need urgent help, Passport expired, have applied and still awaiting. I cannot leave it too close to my FLR expiry date, and dont know if for now biometric ILR the current passport is a prime requirement or I can have ILR (biometric) provided I have applied and taken all possible measures to rene...
by khalidmirza
Fri Feb 24, 2012 5:15 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Urgent-please help, Ilr - decision pending
Replies: 9
Views: 1963

I wasn't outside uk more than 150 days, had all the requirements met. Only thing is I was permanent employee for the first 4 years and started doing contracting job from last 1 year through my own limited company which is why I had to submit accountant letter,p&l statements etc etc. good question. ...
by khalidmirza
Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:04 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Urgent-please help, Ilr - decision pending
Replies: 9
Views: 1963

I wasn't outside uk more than 150 days, had all the requirements met. Only thing is I was permanent employee for the first 4 years and started doing contracting job from last 1 year through my own limited company which is why I had to submit accountant letter,p&l statements etc etc. good question. ...
by khalidmirza
Thu Feb 16, 2012 4:35 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: without a job for 6 months prior to the ILR application?
Replies: 12
Views: 1679

Khalidmirza , I think even at the time of ILR you don’t need to be employed. You need to score the same points for ILR as you did at the time of Tier-1 and as long as you have earned enough money in last 12 out of 15 months, you will fine. (you can earn required amount in less than 12 months). My m...
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