how did that happen? Have a look here: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/IDIs/idischapter18/ And look under 6 Granting Further Leave to Remain It specifically says: "Prior to 2 April 2007 it was not possible to grant leave to remain on the basis of long residence....

@ chorc123 I'm confused and you have left me scratching my head. Is the £2700 you are owing part of the £4500 he initially quoted? Quoting kiwigirl from the first page of this thread - "A good OICS qualified solicitor would never withhold a clients passport or visa documents. It's unlawful!!" I w...

Would anybody can tell me if we can claim some benefits? We have 3 years DL, 2 British kids (12,14). Please refer to 14 years ILR application in this forum to see our story. We are desparate to know if we can claim child benefit and housing and council tax benefit. My partner is working full time an...

how did that happen? Have a look here: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/IDIs/idischapter18/ And look under 6 Granting Further Leave to Remain It specifically says: "Prior to 2 April 2007 it was not possible to grant leave to remain on the basis of long residence....

when you agreed with the solicitor, did you make it clear that you wanted ILR only? Because it seems your solicitor used form FLR(O) instead. There is no requirement for you be legalised to get ILR under 14 year residence.[/quote] well, when I was at his office last time, he said, he will apply for ...

After exactly 1 years waiting time, we have finally received positive news from UKBA. However, we are granted Discretionary leave to remain. Actucally, very bad new. We were told by solicitor that he filed our case was just to legalised our status. Then, the next thing is pay him extra £ 2700. Then...

No am not British, I'm an international student. I don't know then. It might take a long time to legalised your partner's case, then your child, and finally yours. 14 years case can't apply with spouse. (as far as I know!!!). I think you should keep your visa up to date ( until your partner got ILR...

Thank you all yeah we have 3 year old and I am a student we have been together for about five years. So, do you have ILR or British passport yourself? Or both of you are applying under 14 years rule? If you are British citizen, then your partner is very likely to get something legalised his/her sta...

my partner came here in july 1996 as a visitor he applied for asylum in 1998 and was rejected. in 2008 he took a solicitor and he said he should apply for legacy, so he apply for legacy in 2008 and we haven't heard nothing form HO. And in July 2010 he was qualify for the 14 years long resident. He ...

Hi jiz,
thank you for your reply.
I will send another letter to my MP and see if he can help.
Congratulation enjoy the freedom.

Hi jiz,
I am very happy for you and your partner.
Would you tell us more aout your story? I and my partner are still waiting. As you read the previous posts. No idea why we are still on the queue.

Just one more advice, you need to find out if UKBA caseworker is ACTUALLY dealing with you case. If you are still in the queue, then there is not much you can do. Then just wait for your turn.
My story is different from you, read the forum above. However, me and my partner are still waiting.

I know some people are very harsh on this subject--14 years rule. However, if you read through this forum, some people got it very quick even they are illegal entrants at the beginning. Some people have to wait for ages even there was no fault documents at all. Some others just forces to end up at 1...

Hi, I think you are better to look for a good solicitor to deal with the case. I heard somebody hired a solicitor and paid by legal aid for 14 years case. It was sucessful and granted ILR. However, I would say you are better to do it sooner than later. As the government may stop legal aid for immig...

Hi, I think you are better to look for a good solicitor to deal with the case. I heard somebody hired a solicitor and paid by legal aid for 14 years case. It was sucessful and granted ILR. However, I would say you are better to do it sooner than later. As the government may stop legal aid for immigr...

Dear colleagues Please I need your help. I have trawled the website but I did not see a similar post, hence this request. I entered the UK legally on 1st December 1998. I believe I will qualify for ILR based on the 14 years rule in 2012. Please I want somebody especially the Gurus, moderators and s...

I just don't understand why UKBA granted ILR for single applicants much quicker than couple/ family application. There is no couple / family application for settlement under 10/14 years long residence. regards yes, I know. I and my partner application is applying as couple but without kids. My kids...

My cousin and his family applied for ILR under 14 year rule. Application was made in June 2009 for all of them. The youngest family member received ILR on 22nd October while rest of the family of 4 is still waiting. It's taken 16 months for ukba to reach its decision. Rest of the family still waiti...

I have approached a non profit immigration advisory about my application, they are talking about legal aid ( chorc123 you mentioned about having not been informed about this). Does anyone know if this will affect my 14 Years Long Residence application. Will it be classified as resorting to public f...

[quote="kiwigirl25"]Congrats smoothrun, what a huge relief for you. Chorc - my application is very similar to smoothrun, actually almost the same. No dependants, 14 years of documentation ensuring that every single month was accounted for. Education, tax statements, payslips, etc; along with 3 chara...

Hello again. Project everything back in your submission and if there is no major change or addition, be a little more patient. I have read previouly if you case may have legacy case, there are few faciliation you can go through. Because you have waited that long such a route may or may not accelara...

Nope, I am single. No dependant. Yes, applied 14 years long residence fitting into my case. If you are worried about progress of your submission, exhibit your circumstances to your MP who has special fast track line. If he asks any specific question about your case a coherenet answer supposed to be...

My story: I have submitted very well organised 14 years of docs... any kind from school docs to company records and membership cards assure no gap in my residence. I have made my own application with 2 pages personal history, very wordy though. I have approached MP but decided not to use him as Kiw...

I have received my ILR today on the basis of 14 years residence. Waited 28 weeks. Called UKBA twice. Issued by Liverpool. Shall I apply for citizenship after 1 year or longer? I have been member here only 4 days ago. So quite went distance so far. Thank you God. Hi, oh... it seems everybody has rec...

kiwigirl25 wrote:

chorc123 wrote:Hi Kiwigirl,
I forgot to ask you if you know when you can apply for citizenship after you have ILR under 14 years rule.

After 5 years lawful stay.

So does it mean go to probation or just citizenship straight after 5 years??
It will take forever to go for probation first.