Hi there, We had an identical situation 6 years ago. Here is what we did, and what you can do too. 1. Get your baby a British passport for travel purposes. 2. Travel to South Africa. 3. At the border control the baby will get a Temp Residency Permit (6 months). 4. As soon as you get to South Africa ...

May I possibly stick my neck out here and suggest/query something? Is it possible, that perhaps one could argue that the terms "current" and "valid" are ambiguous and misleading? Here's what I mean. The regulation states you must have a "current" passport, not a "valid" passport. In other words all ...

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So basically assuming we have met the 2 year probation period rule, applying 3 weeks before the expiry date of the visa is ok?

It doesn't HAVE to be more than 28 days before the expiry date. That's what I'm getting at.

Thanks.

My wife is due to apply for her ILR along with our daughter. We will be using the Settlement Checking Service but the information regarding when we can apply seems to be a little confusing. Perhaps I am just being a bit thick! :D With regards to applying I know that they must both have completed the...

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I thought as much.

When travelling from a non-EU country to the UK, I have noted that the personal allowance is £390 worth of goods. My question is this, does this mean that any item above that means duty is payable on the whole amount? Or does it also apply to multiple items that exceed £390? Finding it confusing. Ma...

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Thanks for the helpful replies.

It's very much appreciated!

Hi there, I know this topic has been done to death. I am sorry to ask yet again, but I wanted to be absolutely sure before I filled in my wife's application for ILR (my daughter is also on the same application as a under 18 dependant). Here is the background : I am British and my wife is South Afric...

Thats what I thought.

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Hi all, I am busy sorting out the supporting documents for my son's first British passport. I am British myself and already have a passport. I am REALLY confused though! On the website it says I must supply his full birth certificate and then fill in section 4 with my passport details. So far so goo...

Hopefully someone can advise me.

My late mother left her SA house to my brother and I. He is now buying my half out.

My questions are :

1. What do you think is the best way of transferring the funds to the UK?

2. Are there any HMRC implications to consider?

Many thanks in advance.

Sarge.

Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated!

I've read somewhere that you need to leave at least 2 days between the test and making an application for ILR. But what I would like to know is, is there a maximum time limit? In other words, how far in advance can one take the test before making an ILR application?

Cheers,

Sarge.

Thanks John.

Thanks sushdmehta. Appreciate the information.

Sorry if this is a thick question or been asked before but this matter of the "probationary citizenship"?

Will it apply to everyone? Including those who are going via the Spousal/Dependant route?

Thanks very much!

Sarge.

See these links : http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/TaxCreditsandChildBenefit/Childbenefits/Gettingstarted/ChildBenefitandwhoqualifies/DG_173532 http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/TaxCreditsandChildBenefit/TaxCredits/Gettingstarted/whoqualifies/YoureoutsideoftheUK/DG_17273...

Just to be absolutely clear and put my mind at ease can someone please let me know if the following that I am claiming is ok and will not count in any way against my wife's or my daughter's ILR application when it comes around? I am an employed British citizen. I am married to a South African wife w...

That makes sense thanks. And in answer to your question : my eldest daughter is British born, as is my son, whereas my youngest daughter is South African born. I, myself, am Zimbabwean born. My mother and her parents and their parents are all UK born British citizens (the lineage on that side of the...

My eldest daughter is British. My youngest daughter, the one in question, is South African. Make sense? Thanks for the help.

Cheers,

Sarge.

My apologies if this has been covered elsewhere. It's a quick fairly straightforward question. My wife and my daughter are here on spousal and dependant visas respectively (I had to make 2 separate applications). When it comes time to make their ILR applications do I make 1 application for my wife a...

Quick question regarding this and the right to a family life. Does this judgement only apply to people already in the UK? What about people applying from abroad for entry clearance? In other words a British husband who has a family overseas? I am British and so is my eldest daughter. However, my wif...

Hi guys, This is an urgent call for help from any gurus or experts. According to the guidelines a returning resident must be returning within 2 years, unless they can prove either that they have lived in the UK most of their lives or they have strong family ties. My question is, what constitutes str...