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by joh118
Wed Nov 30, 2011 1:48 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: travelling and Citizenship application
Replies: 1
Views: 733

travelling and Citizenship application

Hi,

I know if I use NCS then I can keep my current passport but does it also mean I can travel on it whilst my British Citizenship application is being considered?

thanks
by joh118
Sat Nov 05, 2011 1:12 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Good Character Requirement
Replies: 1
Views: 855

Good Character Requirement

Hi, Section 3 of the AN form (Good character), asks for occupation and employer and tax reference. Although I have ILR, I am studying. So what should I tick for 3.2 and what should I put down for 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5? I have never paid taxes or NI contributions because I have always studied. (I am only ...
by joh118
Mon Oct 17, 2011 2:15 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Method of counting days absent for naturalisation
Replies: 1
Views: 2819

Method of counting days absent for naturalisation

Hi, I know that to qualify, you must not leave the UK for more than 90 days in the 12 months leading up to the application. I would like to know how they count days absent. for example, 7th August to 14th August - is that 6, 7 or 8 days? (i.e. do they count travel days or not?) or 22nd June 2011 to ...
by joh118
Sat Jun 04, 2011 10:26 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years long residence applications
Replies: 22894
Views: 2730060

My mother's ILR long residency application was granted and the passport arrived yesterday. Application aknowledged: 14 April 2011 ILR stamped: 27 May 2011 She also had similar problems as I did in that she had a gap of 2 months and as a results didnt have a visa for 6 months. Happy ending. Hi Joh11...
by joh118
Fri Jun 03, 2011 11:03 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 years long residence applications
Replies: 22894
Views: 2730060

My mother's ILR long residency application was granted and the passport arrived yesterday.

Application aknowledged: 14 April 2011
ILR stamped: 27 May 2011

She also had similar problems as I did in that she had a gap of 2 months and as a results didnt have a visa for 6 months.

Happy ending.
by joh118
Fri May 27, 2011 2:37 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: From visitor to spouse - within UK
Replies: 6
Views: 1037

Re: Another question

Hi, I live in UK and my status is settled (ILR), I am love with a girl who is simply on visitor visa, can I mary her and get her to stay with me without sending her back home and apply for her visa from there, can she change status from vist visa to spouse visa with going back..? Thanks It is impos...
by joh118
Thu May 26, 2011 5:57 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: 8 n half year on student visa
Replies: 20
Views: 5293

where it is written that long residence rules is finishing? Please follow this link as below; http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2011-05-18b.332.6 I think it should be enough to understand what changes can happen in the future or later this year. HI i was wondering if anybody has clear idea ...
by joh118
Thu May 26, 2011 5:47 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Application refused
Replies: 1
Views: 829

Re: Application refused

Sadly, my application for Discretionary Leave to Remain in the UK under Human Rights (see my previous topics) has been refused. Really I was not expecting such a decision after so much effort. In the letter they have stated, quote "Your client is 30 years old and is living an independent life. It i...
by joh118
Tue May 24, 2011 2:59 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Tier 1 Opening
Replies: 10
Views: 2507

in my opinion, all this tightening of the rules has a positive correlation with the economic cycle. When the UK was in a boom, nobody really cared that much about immigration but as soon as we hit recession and people were out of jobs, the blaming game started and it obviously fell onto immigrants. ...
by joh118
Tue May 24, 2011 2:50 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Long residence in the UK (10 years)
Replies: 4
Views: 1583

Thanks for your quick reply. I realised I had two main concerns after writing this post. 1. Although I have been on student visa for the past 10/11 years, I have renewed my visa twice in Hong Kong. And I found a gap in one of these visas. My visa expired on the 31/10/2006 but the next visa stamp st...
by joh118
Tue May 24, 2011 1:09 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Long residence in the UK (10 years)
Replies: 4
Views: 1583

Re: Long residence in the UK (10 years)

Hi everyone, I am about to send my application to get the PR. I have been in the UK for 10 years, all under student visa. I have just gone through the set (O) application and it seems I only have to supply a few things (2 photographs, police registration, all passports, bank statement, uk life test...
by joh118
Mon May 23, 2011 7:26 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Immigration status for newborn
Replies: 3
Views: 1089

Re: Immigration status for newborn

I have a 4month old baby (born in UK and currently in UK) and just received his passport and I am currently applying for Tier 1 extension. One of the questions on the application form ask for immigration status. What is the immigration status for my baby as he has no visa yet as I have just receive...
by joh118
Mon May 23, 2011 3:58 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Pakistani national with ILR, want to go to France hol
Replies: 3
Views: 1445

Re: Pakistani national with ILR, want to go to France hol

Hi, I am a Pakistani national, but I have ILR with a spouse visa. I am working full time in the UK. Will it be hard for me to get a visa to France for a holiday? I would like to go preferably for a day or 2, and visit Disney Land. Can someone tell me the visa process, and whether it will take long ...
by joh118
Mon May 23, 2011 1:19 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: How do I change name before or after British Citizenship
Replies: 2
Views: 1196

She should sign a "Change of Name deed". This is very easy and no legal help will be needed for this. Just search for a template on the internet. When filling out the application form, you will see that you can choose what name to appear on your new passport. Just attach the deed with the application.
by joh118
Mon May 23, 2011 7:18 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: IDR - 10 year
Replies: 9
Views: 1450

good luck! make sure you use a really good professional.
by joh118
Mon May 23, 2011 7:17 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: 8 n half year on student visa
Replies: 20
Views: 5293

Yes he is eligible for PSW but on ukba website it says http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/tier1/poststudy/settlement/ Do not just rely on 10 years long residence because It would be abolished in early 2012.so try to finish masters so he can apply for PSW before April 2012.so he could ...
by joh118
Sun May 22, 2011 10:55 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: IDR - 10 year
Replies: 9
Views: 1450

Hi, Your right, you have any case law, on the basis that kids underage are not responsible for their parents decisions. As is like when i was underage, and hence didn't apply for the visa, or know about ILR. So how can i be bound by those rules? thank It can be argued that the case law above set a ...
by joh118
Sun May 22, 2011 1:18 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: IDR - 10 year
Replies: 9
Views: 1450

Unfortunately, owning property doesn't give you the right to live in the UK. Your case is very similar to the case above. I wouldnt think there was a high chance of success but there's no harm in applying. If you want to have a go at applying then I suggest you to consult a professional who can writ...
by joh118
Sat May 21, 2011 11:05 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Updated: <6 months living in UK
Replies: 37
Views: 6519

visit visas are for tourists. As a non visa national you can visit for upto 6 months for a holiday . This is the rule . there is no way round it you can not work without a visa . The same as it would be for me if I wished to visit the US . Come for a holiday if you decide you want to be togther you...
by joh118
Sat May 21, 2011 10:48 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: What happens if you dont have enough cash for a student visa
Replies: 2
Views: 1155

Re: What happens if you dont have enough cash for a student

My boyfriend had to withdraw his student visa application due to lack of funds. They told him that he can withdraw it, but that it will still show in his record that he withdrew due to lack of funds and that they will be careful about his finances in the future. We are both looking to return to NZ ...
by joh118
Sat May 21, 2011 10:44 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: 10 yrs ILR urgent help
Replies: 4
Views: 1477

Re: 10 yrs ILR urgent help

Hello, I have been living in UK for 10 years. I want to apply for ILR. but I renew my visa one time from my home country as I couldnt switch my Visa from UK. however I went back home for 4 weeks only to apply for the VISA. I never stayed more than one month a year outside the UK. during the 10 year...
by joh118
Sat May 21, 2011 10:33 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Citizenship after ILR - Gap
Replies: 4
Views: 2932

Re: British Citizenship after ILR - Gap

Dear All, I am aware that a person gets his citizenship after 12 months after obtaining ILR, and he should not be out of UK for more than 90 days. If a person is not in UK for more than 90 days after ILR, does he need to wait for another 1 year or does his ILR gets invalid and has to again wait for...
by joh118
Sat May 21, 2011 10:26 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Road to PR after 5 years on Tier2
Replies: 4
Views: 1460

There is a difference in the name of the visa. It was called intra-company transferee work permit. After the PBS was introduced the visa is now called Tier 2 (Intra company transfer). All it is saying is if you came on Tier 2 (Intra company transfer) or intra-company transferee work permit before 6 ...
by joh118
Fri May 20, 2011 10:57 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: IDR - 10 year
Replies: 9
Views: 1450

This immigration case is much like yours, ie underaged and going home to parents. It failed.

perhaps if you can tell us more about your history in the UK?
by joh118
Fri May 20, 2011 10:55 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Updated: <6 months living in UK
Replies: 37
Views: 6519

it doesnt matter what it was referring to: either "uk public or worldwide"...
the point is, if you do this activity in the UK, it is classed as work. Also, note the word "including", this suggests that doing work in the UK is not allowed regardless of "uk public or worldwide"...
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