Hi, If the Main applicant is UK on T1G. He apply for settlement with his family. Due to any reason, stay/LIUK/Criminality the settlement for spouse is refused. Can she apply for extension of stay? If yes, please advise; 1. Which form to use? 2. How early can she apply for extension of stay after get...

Hi, What is the requirment for english language for spouse of Tier 1 General. I know one is passing life in the UK test. The other one is ESOL. Now what is the level of the ESOL one should achieve, before applying for settlement? Does an entry level certificate in ESOL skills for life (speaking and ...

As long as you can satisfy the previous earnings requirement, you don't need to be a job while applying for settlement.

One cannot switch (extend in-country) from "marriage / civil partnership visitor visa" to family route. One can switch from "fiance / proposed civil partner" visa to "spouse / civil partner" leave to remain. If some one is on fiance visa, come to UK and get married here. If the Husband/Wife, who is...

It isn't over yet! Rules have become complex and it takes while to sift through the minute details .... good news follows! :D Further to the above, I do not see any requirement under either Appendix FM or under Part 9 of the immigration rules that states that an entry clearance application as spous...

Immigration rules for general visitor and family visitor are the same ( 40-46 ) and rule 41(x) states the following: does not, during his visit, intend to marry or form a civil partnership, or to give notice of marriage or civil partnership; So, if one does marry in the UK when here as a general / ...

If someone wishes to come to UK to marry (but not to settle thereafter) s a visitor, he/she should apply for entry clearance as " special visitor: marriage / civil partnership visit " ( 56D - 56F ). Noted the separate category for fiance and marriage visitor. My question is, Is the person on family...

Yes, although technically you should apply for a Marriage Visit visa. If the immigration officer at UK passport control suspects the intention is to marry and not simply to visit, they could refuse entry. Thanks Casa, So you can actually get married on visitor visa. Now, isn't this breach of your v...

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Is it possible to come to UK on visitor visa and then get married here and then go back and applying for entry clearance from India.

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visa debit is accepted Do you have any reference for that? Are you saying based on your expereince? Which part of the form I put in my card details. Debit or Credit? The very first page of application form is generally the fees section. You have to fill in the details there. Out of curiosity, which...

inna wrote:I didn't end up taking any photocopies to the appointment and I was never asked for any. I think they take any photocopies that they need themselves.

This is the best thing about this board. You will find all sort of diversed personal experiances.

The best option would be to take the photocopies of all the supporting documents. Firstly it is mentioned in the Guidence of SET(O). I think section 10-documents. Secondly, since the case worker is on the otherside of glass, so if he/she misses any entry in you bank statements (as happened during my...

Can the dependant Tier 1 PSW can study on Tier 4 Visa? I know the dependant can study even without visa convertion, however, is it possible by immigration rules. If the Tier 1 PSW dependant changed visa to Tier 4, can his dependant be converted in country from Tier 1 PSW main applicant to Tier 4 stu...

How much above the limit is he? The HO can apply discretion if he explains the nature of his business. ALTHOUGH, NOT APPROPRIATE FOR THIS AREA OF THE BOARD. BUT SINCE WE HAVE ALREADY STARTED THIS QUESTION SO CONTINOUING HERE; His three years are OK, but in the fourth year, which is actually his 2nd...

I have a question in connection to this... One of my friend is self employed and running his own business. He is also a Tier 1 G migrant. Now he is a frequest flyer sort of person going every where in the world for business. This includes travelling to EEA and non EEA countries. He has definitely ab...

Hi Just a quick question that I am here on a WP with same employer for the last 5 years i am from Pakistan I'll be applying for my ILR soon do I need a Police registration certificate as well to apply for my ILR as I haven't found this in your documents list. Many thanks and waiting for your reply....

zahid.ali.anwar, Congratulation for your good time. I am in same category like U were (2 yr HSMP+ 3 yr TIER 1). My EC was in December 2007. I am confused about set o form section 9B (Qualifications assessments). "If you have claimed points for a qualification on a previous Tier 1 (General) applicat...

Smam wrote:
Please do kindly keep us updated once you'll recieve your BRP cards.

Good luck for the future.

I have received my BRP on Sunday, 19 August 2012. This is the best present, I have received for Eid.

What date did you fill in Section 6.1 on the form? First Entry date or Visa start date (Entry Entrance)? If you came to UK after entry clearance from anyother country then it will be the date you entered UK. If you changed your visa from anyother category, then it will be the start date of your Tie...

But how many months left in you T1 G at the point of application for ILR ? My Tier 1 Visa was due to expire on 11 Sep 2012. whether the new rule applies for only people who fall short of 5 years can use EC date or else First entry to UK is what the starting point of 5 yrs OR Otherwise ? Let me help...

yallow wrote:Did you count 5 year period starting from EC date or first entry date?

I calculated it from my EC date, as I came around 47 days late.

Dear All, First of all, I am very thankful to all the members of immigration board specially the moderators Sushdmetha, John, Vinny and Casa. I have booked an appointment for 15 August 2012 for PEO Solihull. This was booked exact 42 days before the appointment date. The time of appointment was 10 AM...

Congrats. Atlast you got your ILR. I have told you there is nothing to worry about.

Can senior comment on this for the barclay bank ststement as the bank domt stamp?????? Your comment will be appreciated You don't need the stamp. Just order the statement over the phone. It will come with the cover letter and that is sufficient. The Immigration Directorate Instructions says it clea...

Kindly read the extract from Immigration Directorate Instructions; Personal bank statements showing the payments made to the applicant: Bank statements provided must be on official bank stationery, and must show each of the payments that the applicant is claiming. If the applicant wishes to submit e...