I am not aware of any rule for dependents - to be NOT away from the country for more than 180 days. Is there any change to this? We are in a similar situation as my wife has left the UK for maternity for more than an year and I have also switched my visa in this period. Can you please advise if this...

Hi All, I would like to clarify the below regarding 180 days rule. I am due to apply for ILR in Nov, 2017 i.e. in 6 months time. So far I have spent about 8 days outside the work - which is within the limit of '180 days in continuous period'. My employer has now signed a project with a EU based firm...

I was wondering what docs do we need to provide for the below? I was on tier 4 and PSW visa before tier 2 visa: (a) For the period before you were granted leave as a Tier 2 migrant, documents showing that you met the relevant requirements of the immigration rules. (b) what all info do we need to inc...

Hi Mengo, Sorry to hear about your situation. I am in a similar situation where the gap between last date of employment and new Tier 2 is 66 days. HO have refused my application for ILR. I was just wondering if you could tell what was the outcome of your AR if you had chosen to exercise it? Help fr...

Sorry to hear about the bad news. But it sounds like - the 60 days continuous period rule is based on the - last date of employment with previous employer and the date of application [/u] for the new employer. i.e it is not based on when you join the new company? In my case: date of employment with ...

Thank you for your view.

I had an informal chat with a lawyer over the weekend on this topic.

He wondered whether the "break" in my wife's visa (for about 6 months) will be of any issue? Has anyone experienced this kind of situation before?

Sorry for posting in Tier 1. Am on Tier 2 General visa. Yes, she also has a visa, valid until Oct'18. She left the UK for delivery of our first child. If all goes well I will be eligible for ILR in Nov'17. So can she apply for ILR as well in Jul'18? or does she need to apply as my ILR Partner in Oct...

Hi all, I would like to take your views on the below and clarify what exactly it means: o they’ve been living in the UK with you for at least 2 years if they applied before 9 July 2012 or 5 years if they applied on or after 9 July 2012 Does it mean 5 years from the time she first entered the UK? Or ...

I am currently on Tier 2 General and have started my Tier 2 journey from Dec 20, 2012. I want to make my application for ILR as strong as possible to meet all requirements. So I was wondering: (a) How long should the salary be at least £35k as per new rules? Is it ok to have it say just a month or t...

Hi, if you got the COs then why not apply straight forward, you are not over stayed cause you have a valid visa and also it is less than 28 days at the moment You should apply soon as you can. Hi Can uou pls clarify- What is the 28 days period you are referring to? When does it start from? Thanks

Yes I am about to send my visa application. However I just want to make sure I am not doing something that will only end up as a negative decision.

Thanks a lot iWorker - that is definitely encouraging. I just called the croydon PEO contact number on 0300 123 2241. When I explained the same situation to the guy who spoke to me on phone, he said I overstayed? He says that 'technically' I am not allowed to be here in the UK if I resigned on Tier ...

Hi I am currently here on tier 2 general visa valid until Mar 2017. However I voluntarily resigned and my last working day was on Aug 6 2015. My employer notified UKVI about the same on Aug 17. Now i have found another tier 2 sponsor. Can you pls advice 1) Have I overstayed following my last working...

hello all, I am in the UK since Sep, 2009, and am now in Tier 2 visa I live in a shared accommodation - and my house owner pays all bills. Is it necessary that my partner, currently in India, should submit my tenancy agreement at the time of her visa application. I read from some of the previous pos...

Application Sent - 15 Dec (Special Delivery) Reached HO on - 16 Dec Payment by - Postal Order Acknowledgment letter dated 21 Dec Received on 28th Dec Biometric Invitation Letter Dated 06 Jan received on 10th Jan Biometric Information Submitted on 11 Jan Visa Approval Letter Dated 13 Jan received on ...

I just got my BRP as well

The BRP is not delivered by royal mail post. It is delivered by DX courier. when you get the decision letter there is a number for the people who deliver the BRP's so you can call them to find out when it is likely to be delivered. I know UKBA say that you will get the BRP a week after the decison ...

It's the biometrics card you will need urgently, as opposed to the passport. The BRPs generally are arriving earlier than the passports at the moment as they are delivered by a secure delivery rather than the royal mail. There's not really much you can do to spead this up. the BRPS are issued by th...

Hi All, Based on the current processing times, my PSW Application is expected to be processed in the week beginning on 24th Jan (Sent on 15th Dec). My student visa expires on 30th Jan and my job is conditional on the PSW visa. I have also submitted my biometrics on 11th Jan. I wish to get my passpor...

I've submitted my PSW application on 23th dec 2010. i've been waiting for UKBA to deduct my amount from my bank account for which i gave my debit card number and security number. i'm sure i gave correct details in the form. its 10th JAN now. not yet done payment to UKBA i.e; 550£. i got the acknow...

I have applied for my PSW visa on 23rd of October 2010 and received the acknowledgement letter from home office on 29th October dated 26th October. In the UKBA website it is mentioned that on the week commencing 13th December they are considering applications received on or before 26th October but ...

Hello, Could you guys kindly let me know whether the biometric thing is a part of the appointment already booked or do we have to do it from somewhere else? And if it is from somewhere else, could you guys suggest me where do i do it from? As per the instructions/guidelines mentioned in the final p...

Applications made from 14 December 2010 onwards, will be issued with Biometric Residence Permits instead of the visa sticker being placed in passports, You will be required to go to have your biometric details taken if you apply from 14 December 2010 onwards. Hi, Is it required for all the applican...

I got the letter and my documents back on 3rd November. I was actually going to check with the person who gets my mail now to see whether a cheque has come through or now. I will check with him and let you know. I don't have any specific telephone numbers to be honest, Just the one for general inqu...

I got the letter and my documents back on 3rd November. I was actually going to check with the person who gets my mail now to see whether a cheque has come through or now. I will check with him and let you know. I don't have any specific telephone numbers to be honest, Just the one for general inqu...