If they're not willing to give you the original, just kindly ask them the copy as 'true copy of original' or whatever the legal wording is...

I am not sure if you'll need it but, just in case get a copy.

Well...to me they should count all, coz they're both some ways of contributing to business, either as an employer or employee. I don't understand why we can't "mix'n match". But on the other hand these are the rules. So if you are made redundant, try to find a new company who can sponsor you. Otherw...

To qualify for settlement, you must show that: you are still running your business and meeting the requirements for an extension of stay; and you have been in the United Kingdom for a continuous period of four years, with the most recent period spent as a Turkish ECAA businessperson under the provis...

If I were you I'd wait for the next payrise and then apply ukba saying "he's been promoted and his salary is increased 2%-5% whatever...what do we need to do?" I'm not a solicitor or an expert but I remember reading in this forum comments like: 'additional information and unnecessary honesty is NOT ...

and if you're travelling with both passports dont panic when the officer writes 'VIPP' on the new one...

That stands for "Visa in Previous Passport"

I'm sorry mate, I don't think you will be able to apply for ILR this year. Turkish Worker Visa holders are not eligible to ILR. But if you have been employed for 3 years then you can work for any employer provided that you do the same job and after 4th year you can work for any one in any type of wo...

Can anyone comment please?

THanks for your reply Casa.

I'm on a Work Permit.

I have read these words in many documents but still don't know what exactly it means. Can you please tell eme what you think? - Is it a 'final' decision that can't be challenged or appealed? - Does the caseworker need to give a reason for his/her decision? I mean can he/she say 'I felt like that and...

I have read through all the above posts. I wish to raise the point for work permit holders (those with 5 years work permit visa) who are due ILR later this year. Some of them have gaps in their visa between EC and date of entry which is more than 3 months (so they cannot apply for ILR under recentl...

I would really appreciate if you could let me know that if I am going to be affected with the new changes to tier 2 routes. I have granted the tier 2 general visa in May 2009 and now I am willing to change the employer, does this affect my illegibility of permanent residence in future. I'm on the s...

It's so confusing and frustrating! - Entering UK after 2011 April or Entering PBS after 2011 A... 4.14 in consultation document sounds like it refers to 'entering the UK' and 'Apply these rules to those entering the PBS after 2011' in the summary sounds like the other one. But it doesn't make sense....

Hi, Do you know if it is legal to work for another company completely unrelated to the business visa was given for under Ankara Agreement? Thanks. As far as I know, you can not work for an employer if you are on an AA BUSINESS visa. If you have an AA Business Visa on running a bookstore, it's unlik...

I have to say, I am very pleased with this document. All the proposed changes will only apply to those who entered the country after April 2011: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/policyandlaw/consultations/employment-related-settlement/employment-related-consultation?view=Bina...

Please update the topic with your results, I believe it'll be useful for many of us...

thanks in advance.

I would at least provide a very stong letter from my employer explaining them the "necessity" of the "business trip" and write my own cover letter. I do'nt know the details but it may even be the case that; "the company planned to send you on secondment for 60 days but they had to extend it by 19 da...

That is a relief for me as well...

This is the second today; just noticed that my MOT expired two weeks ago!!!

For me the statement which started this conversation is ill. "existing immigrants will have to meet the requirements at the time of application" Ooook. Let's see. I need 2 years for ILR. And say a year and 6 months later they'll make another change(ILR salary reqirement are increased by %40) and wil...

Hi can anyone help? I was issue with a 5 year visa dated on 16th of March 2007 and expires on 16th of March 2012, my question is; could I apply for switching to the Tier 2 category now? or do I have to wait right before my visa expires, the company is the same that gave me the working visa and they...

Sorry to hear that your application is refused. I just wanted to ask one question: is the hourly rate you wrote 'annual base salary / (52*37.5)'? (around 23K base) or 'annual salary+benefits / (52*37.5) ? (around 23K base+benefits) If it's the first one I think I won't be able to get an extension ev...

Depends on what your priority is, and what do you want to happen sooner: If it is settlement in the UK, continue on WP. If it is the "freedom" to travel to EEA countries without the need of individual visa or you fear being fired from your job or being ordered to return to home country office befor...

Hi all. I've been in the UK since Dec 2008 on a WP. (I would believe it if someone told me that I've got the last work permit thats been issued by HO :)) Anyway, at the moment I am not planning to change my immigration category as I'm almost half way to ILR. And I am not sure but I feel like this WP...