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by Sep08T1Applicant
Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:17 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Any requirements for home coutry passport?
Replies: 6
Views: 630
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Re: Any requirements for home coutry passport?

Hi, I wonder if there is a problem with the home country passport. It will be expired on March 16, 2014. If to send the ILR application for the 10 years period (according to the forum it takes 6-8 months) - will the HO accept it if I'll send the ILR application on September 16, 2013? If anyone got ...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:14 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Old set (0) form needed
Replies: 6
Views: 686
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netizen wrote:
vinny wrote:Why not use the new one?
Just to get over the absence evidence check boxes in the new one.
Wow how lucky you are :) you have options :) Wish you all the best. I think even if you apply using new form you will not be troubled that much, I think so.
by Sep08T1Applicant
Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:08 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Actually, a very bad news for Tier 1 general holders
Replies: 452
Views: 68914
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Re: unpaid

What about unpaid leaves ? Are they all in trouble ? to be very frank, yes it is a break in continuity as per reading responses from UKBA but still not too worry that much. I think as far as I understood, people who actually started their ILR clock initially with HSMP they will be fine, focus is mo...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:59 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Actually, a very bad news for Tier 1 general holders
Replies: 452
Views: 68914
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Re: which form?

Does Highly skilled migrant means hsmp?? yes as per ukba response on WhatDoTheyKnow in some previous email. do not exactly where I saw that but they confimred it means HSMP. does it mean that ...RAW was not asked for the proofs as he was on hsmp at the the of his 170 days absence from UK . loooool....
by Sep08T1Applicant
Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:49 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Actually, a very bad news for Tier 1 general holders
Replies: 452
Views: 68914
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According to the new reply https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/cy/request/new_immigration_rules_effective Absences must be connected to the tier 1applicant’s permitted employment, or the permitted economic activity being carried out in the UK, for example, business trips or short secondments. This also ...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:38 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Actually, a very bad news for Tier 1 general holders
Replies: 452
Views: 68914
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i am sure its not a big deal..we guys are just over analyzing stuff . Remember before the rules came into effect..the text said something like minor changes to the work related settlement. So its minor!! It is not a big deal only if all leaves were paid. If I had to take a leave for myself as unpai...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:37 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Actually, a very bad news for Tier 1 general holders
Replies: 452
Views: 68914
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Re: Hi

I'm desperately searching for work in London right now to meet my income threshold and I'm wondering if I should just start looking for work abroad instead. I feel so incredibly defeated, after nearly 7 years of living here (4 on Tier 1). Before you do that, you may want to wait until we get more d...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:36 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Actually, a very bad news for Tier 1 general holders
Replies: 452
Views: 68914
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Congratulations rattop and thanks for sharing your experience. I think this is what I am thinking it will not be clear until a month or two as they will publish new forms and I am not sure forms are already there or not, if they are there then it will quite handy we can see any changes in the form a...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:33 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Actually, a very bad news for Tier 1 general holders
Replies: 452
Views: 68914
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A different light in thought... I am not a solicitor nor my interpretations have any value but too much reading a sentence makes a sentence meaningless. So after a break this is what stuck my brain. 1) para 245AAA says (a) "continuous period of 5 years lawfully in the UK" means, subject to paragrap...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Wed Apr 10, 2013 7:01 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Actually, a very bad news for Tier 1 general holders
Replies: 452
Views: 68914
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Updated: If you can look closely, it doesn't mention Tier 1 (General)[/color] Well, that's the problem, isn't it? The rule says that except for periods in the listed categories (Tier 1 general is not one of them, so this applies to us), any absences must be related to employment in the UK blah blah...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Wed Apr 10, 2013 3:04 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Actually, a very bad news for Tier 1 general holders
Replies: 452
Views: 68914
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The application of these HSMP changes to those already in the UK as HSMP holders as at 7 November 2006 was ruled as unlawful in a judicial review [5] and the UK Border Agency subsequently honoured the FLR outcome of the judicial review, implementing a remedy which allowed impacted migrants, includin...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Wed Apr 10, 2013 2:39 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Actually, a very bad news for Tier 1 general holders
Replies: 452
Views: 68914
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letmec2006 wrote:This looks like UKBA IS AWAITING another judicial review. Anyone know if HSMP Forum still active
Unfortunately, Yes I think so :(
Yes @syedaliuk
@ldbright I think we can use general enquiry one, let me find out

Tier 1 (G) go went gone :)
by Sep08T1Applicant
Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:53 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: cohab docs list
Replies: 10
Views: 1005
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Re: cohab docs list

Hi, I am applying for ILR along with my wife as dependant. What cohabition docs are needed. I am submitting the following docs on which we have joint names: - - last year's council tax bill. - Last bank statement - Marriage certificate. - Last year tenancy agreement. Are they enough? Also, do I hav...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:36 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Actually, a very bad news for Tier 1 general holders
Replies: 452
Views: 68914
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Don't you guys find the response from UKBA worrying as it seems even you are in employment in the UK, as long as you've have a non work related absence from the UK, the continuity is considered to be 'broken'. This is worse than the letter we have get from the employer as majority of us have been o...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:12 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR T1 long absence & reason-UKBA reply.Might help other
Replies: 36
Views: 22113
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Hi I know I am rushing up things and its too early to worried about but I just want to conform this before so that I can start looking for other options. I came to UK 2005 October as a student I done my Diploma, Bachelors and my Masters completed in 2011 March. I applied for my PSW and granted from...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Wed Apr 10, 2013 12:07 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR and Citizenship Tougher language requirements
Replies: 102
Views: 23041
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If you read carefully, the whole objective is get more money through Leave To Remain Extensions (after 28th Oct 2013) for the dependents as if they don't meet the KOLL requirements, NO ILR, and need to extend their current dependent visa, paying a fees of over £1500 (which may increase further in c...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Tue Apr 09, 2013 11:52 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Actually, a very bad news for Tier 1 general holders
Replies: 452
Views: 68914
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Why absences needs to be certify?

If I am not wrong, most of us, took annual leave to visit back home or visiting europe (In any case travelling outside UK). My confusion is even if we are showing our 5 years employment period through 1 or many employers before ILR application then any travel outside UK will easily be obtainable thr...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Tue Apr 09, 2013 11:45 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Actually, a very bad news for Tier 1 general holders
Replies: 452
Views: 68914
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ILR seems tougher

I thought my case is quite straightforward but now upside down :( Please seniors can someone comment, I know this is too early to jump to any conclusions but it seems absences will be the issue: I got my Tier 1 (G) in october 2008, extended and hopefully completing my 5 years in september this year ...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Tue Apr 09, 2013 11:35 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Actually, a very bad news for Tier 1 general holders
Replies: 452
Views: 68914
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https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/ilr_calculating_continuous_perio_2 This is more distrubing ... coming from UKBA itself. Hmmmz, confusing..This is a killer one, seems, specially this one (reference from the link above0: Qa. Please confirm if the ILR candidate has to be in employment in the UK...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Mon Aug 13, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: SALAMU ALAIKUM URGENT HELP PLEASE
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Mood:

WS Taf

Hi Taf, I can understand your pain, I think your best bet is to contact BHC in Jordan either via email or through contact number, contact number you can use is below: Switchboard: (962 6) 590 9200 Website: http://ukinjordan.fco.gov.uk/en/ You can also email them asking them any information they can ...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:21 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 dependant Maintenance fund query
Replies: 4
Views: 759
Mood:

Thanks

Hi askhan, Thank you very much for your prompt response. You are right about the luck seriously, it is in 5 figure not very big amount but as the maintenance funds are secured and maintained in the same account so little bit of confused that is why thought of placing the question here might be someo...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Mon Aug 13, 2012 1:31 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 dependant Maintenance fund query
Replies: 4
Views: 759
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Tier 1 dependant Maintenance fund query

I have a question related to my dependants visa application. My wife and my daughter are due to apply from Pakistan, maintenance funds and all other things are fine until last month there were some issues back home so I took loan which was approved and was transfered into my bank account on 24th jul...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:50 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Current Processing Times - Help us to help you
Replies: 2868
Views: 798944
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7 days bank statement (it is really a pain bruv)

Hi Brother Hobbit, Congratulation, MashaALLAh, well nice to hear that...Well i have got my tier 1 general as well my family just went to apply as my dependant from pakistan, if you are providing the bank statement then it should not be older than 7 days...so please be-careful, try to get your bank t...
by Sep08T1Applicant
Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:42 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 visa - solicitor has disappeared
Replies: 7
Views: 1807
Mood:

Totally agreed.
rajesh9pl wrote:I beleive a Tier1 (Highly Skilled MP) candidate should prepare and file his/her application own.

Solicitor charge very huge sum for merely filling the forms.
by Sep08T1Applicant
Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:59 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: All EC applicants from Pakistan
Replies: 947
Views: 222615
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Dependant Visa Query (Tier 1 General)

Hi All, hope everyone is fine and doing gr8. @salmanghani: I am in the similar situation, my wife is leaving on this sunday and she is going to apply on 19/11/2008 with my daughter. I need to discuss few things, can i email you ?...My biggest concern is my wife is here with me on student visa as i w...
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