I fully agree with forum friends. PEO refers applications to higher authorities even for a small doubt. Postal application in general stands more chances of success as senior staff sitting side by side can use discretionary powers to waive off some conditions. So if postal application has been rejec...

Normally five years are counted from date of entry in UK. However in your case you can apply 28 days before the expiry of your current leave to remain

Please advise me on: 1. Can I apply for indefinite leave to remain without need of extending my visa? YES 2. If I don’t need to extend my visa. What is the earliest date that I can apply? 28 days before your visa expires 3. My wife was away from country for 184 days in multiple visits to highest num...

Let us work it out. Year of award would be mentioned on degree certificate. You know how long was the duration. Just mention years, that would be OK

As per rules there is no requirement of any minimum funds. As suggested above I strongly suggest that you should manage some savings to show around 1000 sterling pounds. Legally you are allowed to accept financial help from friends/relatives.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Just for information. Stamp on visa is only on first arrival after Entry Clearance. All other stamps are on blank pages

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...