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by Simi UK
Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:43 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Employer letter stating paid annual holidays outside UK
Replies: 22
Views: 7460

Re: Employer letter stating paid annual holidays outside UK

Hi guys, Does anybody has any set format for this letter, which is now required for all ILR applications? I've never been out of country for work related reasons but have used my paid leaves every year. Now what should my employer state about those ? Please suggest. Can people post the exact wordin...
by Simi UK
Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:42 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Employer letter stating paid annual holidays outside UK
Replies: 22
Views: 7460

Re: Employer letter stating paid annual holidays outside UK

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by Simi UK
Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:03 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Employer letter stating paid annual holidays outside UK
Replies: 22
Views: 7460

Employer letter stating paid annual holidays outside UK

Hi guys, Does anybody has any set format for this letter, which is now required for all ILR applications? I've never been out of country for work related reasons but have used my paid leaves to go abroad every year. Now what should my employer state about those ? Please suggest. Can people post the ...
by Simi UK
Thu Dec 13, 2012 3:09 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: confusion over my wife's status..
Replies: 5
Views: 536

Re: confusion over my wife's status..

...if you apply for FLR she will have to wait for 5 years in order to become eligible for ILR as per new rules. that's only applicable to new applicants - in OP's case the first dependent visa was issued 2011, prior to the rule changes, an FLR switch won't make it 5 years. What I have gathered is t...
by Simi UK
Thu Dec 13, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: New Immigration Rules
Replies: 59
Views: 8801

About Criminal Conviction, If you were summoned in the court and its been 24 months now, still you will be successful 245GD. Requirements for leave to remain To qualify for leave to remain as a Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) Migrant under this rule, an applicant must meet the requirements listed be...
by Simi UK
Thu Dec 13, 2012 2:48 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: New Immigration Rules
Replies: 59
Views: 8801

Hi,

I want to ask a question on criminal conviction. We need to mention this in the form even after the new changes, whether spent or unspent??

Also as a Tier 2 migrant is it mandatory to give evidence of paid annual leaves even when they are less than 180 days?
by Simi UK
Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:47 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Need advice for eligibility for ILR
Replies: 3
Views: 587

vv129 wrote:Any suggestions ! please!

Thanks.
You wife cannot apply before 28 days as she needs to complete 24 months before she applies for ILR
by Simi UK
Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:44 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: confusion over my wife's status..
Replies: 5
Views: 536

Re: confusion over my wife's status..

Hi Chaps, I have really confused what to do in this instance. Actually whole story is: I got hsmp visa on 26/02/2008 and came to UK on 20/04/2008. Got extenion in 2010 for next three year and now My visa is going to expire on 26/02/2013. I am going for ILR now. I got married in April-2011, My wife ...
by Simi UK
Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:15 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: New Immigration Rules
Replies: 59
Views: 8801

Re: criminality threshold

ssidd wrote:My understanding is FINE is a non custodial sentence...It means for fine one have to wait 24 months....am i right?
Yes, I think if you will have to wait 24 months!!!
by Simi UK
Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Employer letter - Income threshold (WP / Tier 2)
Replies: 1
Views: 469

Employer letter - Income threshold (WP / Tier 2)

Dear Moderators, can you please update the Employer letter - Income threshold (WP / Tier 2) as there are some changes specified in the new immigration rules. Do a Tier 2 migrant has to supply a letter from the employer stating the annual leaves as well?? http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.ph...
by Simi UK
Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:03 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: New Immigration Rules
Replies: 59
Views: 8801

Re: criminality threshold

Did anybody find any clause regarding criminal conviction? For ILR I found this.... Requirements: (a) The applicant must not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal, and must not be an illegal entrant. (read the general grounds of refusal below) Grounds on which leave to remain and v...
by Simi UK
Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:28 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: New Immigration Rules
Replies: 59
Views: 8801

Thanks for publishing this. Note that new SET(O) guidance has also been published now (version 12/2012). I don't however see a new SET(O) application form. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/settlement/applicationtypes/applicationformset(o)/ http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/siteco...
by Simi UK
Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:11 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: Conflicting Information On The Forum: Fixed Penalty Notices
Replies: 6
Views: 1229

Anyone can you please help. I am quite confused about it. Your help will be much appreciated! Hi, The rules deciding the criminal conviction declaration are changing tomorrow i.e. 13 Dec'12 and they will be more clear as of who needs to declare and which crimes will be termed as criminal conviction...
by Simi UK
Wed Nov 28, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Do I need to switch dependant visa category(tier2 to spouse)
Replies: 7
Views: 794

My husband will apply on WP(5yrs) + tier2 (12 months) basis. We couldn't apply ILR before due to his driving offence. We believe they are top cuz they guided well last time but we still applied for ILR through another consultant n they later had to move our ILR application to tier2. Within 6 months ...
by Simi UK
Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:57 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Do I need to switch dependant visa category(tier2 to spouse)
Replies: 7
Views: 794

I asked the same question to two Top immigrant consultants. One said "my PBS dependant visa will be invalid after my husbands ILR" Another one said "it's now possible to extend PBS dependant visa so it visa stays valid even if the partners gets ILR" Personally I believe first consultant is more genu...
by Simi UK
Tue Nov 27, 2012 3:57 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Do I need to switch dependant visa category(tier2 to spouse)
Replies: 7
Views: 794

okey, What I'm concluding from this is that even if my Husband gets ILR in Jan'13 , I don't need to swich to spouse depandant visa and I can apply for ILR anytime before the end of my current tier2 visa. i,e any time between Mar'13 to Jan'14. Hope someone will be kind to correct me if my understandi...
by Simi UK
Tue Nov 27, 2012 2:07 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Do I need to switch dependant visa category(tier2 to spouse)
Replies: 7
Views: 794

Perhaps this link has your answers http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=114832 I appreciate your reply, I'd gone through this link before but if someone please clarify this for our case then that would be of real help. I understand that once you understand this logic then the same lines...
by Simi UK
Tue Nov 27, 2012 12:08 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Do I need to switch dependant visa category(tier2 to spouse)
Replies: 7
Views: 794

Do I need to switch dependant visa category(tier2 to spouse)

Can moderators please advise that whether I need to apply for spouse visa. I’m currently on tier2 dependant visa valid until Jan2014. My husband can apply ILR in Dec’12 but I’ll be completing my 2 years here in UK in March 2013. So my question is if my husband gets ILR in Dec 2012 then do I need to ...
by Simi UK
Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:57 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR Eligibility for Dependent
Replies: 1
Views: 477

Not sure we have almost same case but I think u can apply 28 days before only if ur current visa is ending.
Please update the thread if you get more information.
by Simi UK
Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:40 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR for WP+tier2 dependent for <2years in uk
Replies: 2
Views: 377

You are a PBS dependant since Jan 2012, not a WP dependant. So, rules for PBS dependant apply. Thanks i'll now consider my case as just tier2dependant but when is the earliest we can apply together/individually ? I came here on 3rd march 2011 and tier2 is valid until jan 2014. If my husband gets IL...
by Simi UK
Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR for WP+tier2 dependent for <2years in uk
Replies: 2
Views: 377

ILR for WP+tier2 dependent for <2years in uk

Can someone please advice that whether I can apply for ILR now? I was a WP dependent from mar2011 to jan2012 and then became tier2 dependent in Jan2012 till date. my husband can apply for ILR in dec 2012 but I've not completed 2 years yet. In case of WP dependent this 2 year period is not considered...
by Simi UK
Sun Nov 25, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: NEW rehabilitation period FOR OFFENDERS.
Replies: 29
Views: 26862

laspo roa changes

Guys, can someone please update any info on this ? When are laspo ROA changes expected from the govt.? i can't find anything on the internet except that for youngsters law will be implemented in the first week of dec 2012.

many thanks in advance.
by Simi UK
Fri Aug 24, 2012 6:27 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: NEW rehabilitation period FOR OFFENDERS.
Replies: 29
Views: 26862

Guys, can someone please update any info on this ? When is laspo ROA changes expected from the govt., will UkBA also announce their changes regarding this at the same time ? I hope many senior people/ lawyers have better understanding of this whole change. Thanks you so much for your time and help i...
by Simi UK
Tue May 08, 2012 3:11 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: In-country skilled worker visa application timelines
Replies: 2480
Views: 684784

1. Type of application: (Switching / Extending) - Switching 2. If switching, category changing (switching) from - work permit 3. Date of expiry of current leave (visa) - Jan 2012 4. Date application posted - 27/01/2012 5. Date payment debited - Applied by company 6. Payment mode - Applied by company...
by Simi UK
Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:59 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: BIOMETRIC DONE ON 8TH MARCH ANYONE ELSE
Replies: 9
Views: 1367

Biometric done on 9 march, it's tier 2 extension. No news....tired of waiting
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