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by tvt
Sun Apr 01, 2007 4:57 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: WP ILR for HSMP spouse on same SET(0)
Replies: 16
Views: 4686

I agree that the result may seem illogical but the Immigration Rules are not necessarily the most logical thing on earth. If you include your wife in your application, then unless she changes her status to a WP Dependent prior to your application, her application (not yours) may be refused. In that ...
by tvt
Sun Apr 01, 2007 2:47 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: FLR refused.
Replies: 8
Views: 2653

I recommend she obtains legal advice. She is in a tricky situation which can be easily sorted out by a good lawyer with the right contacts.
by tvt
Sun Apr 01, 2007 2:40 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: WP ILR for HSMP spouse on same SET(0)
Replies: 16
Views: 4686

You can only include your wife in your ILR application if her immigration status is a dependent to the main applicant (WP Dependent in your case). To include your wife in your ILR application, she will need to change her immigration status from HSMP to a WP Dependent prior to your ILR application. A...
by tvt
Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:26 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: ILR experience at Birmingham PEO
Replies: 15
Views: 4769

have you been out of the UK for 2 yrs?
I think they were just a bit confused.

The 2 year period is the maximum allowed non-UK residence period to maintain an ILR status when returning to the UK.
by tvt
Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:23 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: ILR experience at Birmingham PEO
Replies: 15
Views: 4769

Congratulations.

I just wonder why didn't you apply for ILR last year after 4 years on WP as your WP leave to enter stamp is from April 2002.
by tvt
Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:15 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Will traffic offence affect ILR application
Replies: 39
Views: 21647

No effect.
by tvt
Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:11 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Will traffic offence affect ILR application
Replies: 39
Views: 21647

Alexch, As far as I am aware , urinating in a public place but far from sight cannot be penalised with a social disorder penalty. http://www.together.gov.uk/article.asp?aid=1178&c=83 Unless you define it as a "Behaviour likely to cause harassment alarm or distress". I really doubt this is the case. ...
by tvt
Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:06 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Corruption at the Home Office?
Replies: 22
Views: 7322

I remember that a few years ago the Sun has discovered a corrupt immigration officer who was selling British passports for hefty fees. Unluckily for her she sold a passport to the Sun's undercover reporter. In any big organisation there are some rotten apples and the Home Office is no exception to t...
by tvt
Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:45 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Proposed New Fees from 1 April 2007
Replies: 85
Views: 34401

This is not the end of the story, when you apply for naturalisation you'll have to as Gordon Brown has already announced: 1. Do forced voluntary community work 2. Pay for the new set of citizenship exams and tuition courses 3. Pay for a provisional citizenship application 4. Pay for the final citize...
by tvt
Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:30 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: 5 years for ILR rule implemented
Replies: 1967
Views: 877357

My sources told me a few months ago that the premium fee for ILR would be £1,000. I can now see that the proposed fee is a bit cheaper.
by tvt
Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:20 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: ILR after 5 years
Replies: 29
Views: 10889

Time spent under Multiple Entry Work Permit does not count for settlement purposes (however it counts for the purposes of 10 year ILR as any other legal residence).
by tvt
Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:10 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Help needed ASAP as I am in serious crisis,96hours left help
Replies: 109
Views: 43759

I have to admit that I don't feel sorry for you. You tried to deceive the Home Office and got what you deserved. Pure and simple.
by tvt
Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:08 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: When to apply for ILR - what I have been told by HO
Replies: 3
Views: 1323

The relevant date for counting the ILR qualifying period is the date you get your WP Leave To Remain for in-country applicants or Leave To Enter (date of entry to the UK with WP entry clearance) for out of country applicants not the date of WP. This is not the first time call centre operatives manag...
by tvt
Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:34 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: The Life in the UK test and Inheritance Tax !!
Replies: 13
Views: 3987

As far as I can remember you automatically become domiciled in the UK for IHT purposes after being resident here for 17 years in the last 20 years. However, becoming UK domiciled is not such a great status and many Britons seek to avoid it in all costs. For example, if you are domiciled here IHT is ...
by tvt
Sun Jan 14, 2007 3:45 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: When does WP LTR become 'active' in 5 year rule? (switching)
Replies: 3
Views: 911

The starting date for counting the 5 year qualifying period for ILR purposes is the day when you received the WP LTR (May 2004). This is the date when your immigration status changed. The actual commencement date of your employment is irrelevant. See para 135 to the Immigration Rules. http://www.ind...
by tvt
Wed Jan 10, 2007 11:12 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Dependant out of the country for 1-2 years-risk for ILR?
Replies: 2
Views: 925

I don't think that a dependent has to give details of his / her stay outside the UK. Only the main applicant has to do so. Technically she could qualify for settlement (Para. 195 Immigration Rules) if she marries you a day before you apply for settlement even if she only becomes resident in the UK o...
by tvt
Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:18 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: ILR long residence concession
Replies: 5
Views: 1563

I would recommend you to apply with the assistance of lawyers / immigration consultants like workpermit.com Naturally they are much more experienced than you and should be able to present your case in the most professional manner to help you overcome the gaps in your residence. You have too much to ...
by tvt
Sat Jan 06, 2007 10:35 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Life in the UK test
Replies: 22
Views: 8850

It's not negativity just pure realism. Don't forget that it is the same Home Office who promised HSMP holders that they would not be affected by future changes to the Immigration Rules. The Home Office have never clearly said that an old version test pass would be valid for new applications post Apr...
by tvt
Sat Jan 06, 2007 9:12 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Life in the UK test
Replies: 22
Views: 8850

With the Home Office track record of capricious change of policies, I would not advise anyone to take the old version of the test if he / she needs to apply for naturalisation/ ILR post April 2007.
by tvt
Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:06 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: SEGS and ILR
Replies: 1
Views: 838

no one knows but you can speculate if you want to
by tvt
Wed Jan 03, 2007 7:51 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: IS it true?
Replies: 8
Views: 3594

She needs to live in the UK 10 years (5 years for stateless minors) prior to her application to register as a citizen.
by tvt
Tue Jan 02, 2007 9:18 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: ILR Time period from 5 to 7 years
Replies: 5
Views: 1428

I don't believe they are going to increase the qualifying period. The way forward for them is to make it more difficult (skills, earning, language skills and fees) to qualify.
by tvt
Mon Jan 01, 2007 4:07 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Citizenship loop-hole after new ILR regulations
Replies: 9
Views: 2394

In my view "loophole" means illegitimately (though not illegally) exploiting a fault in the law to achieve a favourable legal treatment in a manner not intended by the legislator.
by tvt
Mon Jan 01, 2007 3:25 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Citizenship loop-hole after new ILR regulations
Replies: 9
Views: 2394

This is not a loophole it is an established and legitimate way to naturalise.
by tvt
Mon Jan 01, 2007 3:23 pm
Forum: Employment offers and job seekers
Topic: Cost of Living in London
Replies: 7
Views: 2919

Of the items you mentioned, only childcare coupons and pension contributions can be effectively tax free. if you earn more than £8,500 p.a, petrol coupons / retail vouchers are fully subject to UK income tax (40% in your case) and national insurance (in your case 12.8% for your employer). You only s...
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