1) Yes. All absences during you ILR qualifying residence period should be listed.
2) Yes.
3) If it was to visit family, then that would be the reason. If you believe there's a need for cover letter you can include one, but that's a personal choice.

That's normal. Payment for each is taken separately. There's usually a gap of around a week between the two.

You should leave that question unanswered for as you are applying through the JCAP scheme.

I don't know whether different rules apply around the number of entries & validity period granted to those who apply for a schengen visa as the spouse/family member of a BC But I'd say the chances of being issued a schengen visa that is valid for entry into all schengen countries is more likely than...

Let me clarify. Indeed I was a minor upon my entry to the UK (and was a minor when received ILR - 17 years old). But my mother's document that I wrote about her date of entry into UK, and so by default it also confirms the date of my entry. The reverse side of the document states my name, age and h...

What happens if I apply without SAR, and they decide they want more info? Would they write to me requesting more evidence? The advantage of making a SAR in before you apply, is that you will know what they have on record and can thereby make a informed decision around your application. Thank you fo...

I'm going to go to the consulate in Manchester and see if they'll see us without having an appointment! Long shot I know... Each country consulate may be different, and do hope you do manage to see someone. Hopefully they are nothing like the Finnish embassy, who don't even let you into the premise...

What happens if I apply without SAR, and they decide they want more info? Would they write to me requesting more evidence? The advantage of making a SAR in before you apply, is that you will know what they have on record and can thereby make a informed decision around your application. In response ...

Hi all, I see that I can download a form for naturalisation. If I am applying for the passport at the same time using NCS, do I fill in the form online for passport application? Many thanks When you arrange an appointment with the NCS, they will send you a passport form in the post. Not all council...

21st August!! I think we're absolutely screwed. We're also flying with Ryanair and apparently they always check that you have the relevant visa. London keep referring me to Manchester, and then when I call Manchester there's nobody to speak to. I can't believe this! I totally messed up. Should have...

I'm not sure about using the online form, when applying through the JCAP scheme, as you wouldn't be applying online. I'd pickup a form from the post office.

So facts are, if you make an application while you have valid leave, leave expires while application with HO, you get refusal, with Admin Review, now whether you go for Admin Review or straight away make an application without going for Admin Review, in both scenario, your new application will be o...

Similar question raised under the following topic. Link to section 3c/d guidance is also available under that topic. http://www.immigrationboards.com/uk-tier-1-general-visas/is-reapplication-after-admin-review-overstaying-t214523.html#p1385604 If someone makes an in time application when he has vali...

Thanks cs95tdg, Your assumptions are right. But I dont understand what you mean by "until a decision is made on your admin review". I am not opting for admin review, instead going fro fresh application. Ah, I misread the statement that you weren't applying for an admin review. As your leave has now...

I thought I will give more information about the case. Visa applied on 13th May 2016. - is this the date you applied for ILR as a T1G Migrant? Visa expired on May 26, 2016 - is this the date that your T1G visa expired ? Home office refusal on 6th August So question is: If i reapply without going fo...

According to the latest guidance below, it does not appear to be possible to hold two forms of entry-clearance at the same time. So based on this I suspect that his existing visa would be cancelled if the new is granted. https://www.freemovement.org.uk/new-entry-clearance-guidance-extant-leave-ecb22...

No, there shouldn't be. I did the same around 3 years ago. Ensure you supply the supporting documents for the B1 as your travel is business related and sponsored by your employer.

You can find all the necessary information here...
https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/

The most appropriate visa would appear to be a B1/B2.
https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/business-visa/

Yes, it's highly unlikely that a sponsor would be able to block your entry, as you put it. Casa has mentioned a valid point around the fact that, if they have a former sponsor mentioned on record, and they have doubts about your visit, then they may attempt to contact them. You haven't mentioned whe...

Hello. My situation is this. I have been in UK since 1997 (when I was a child). My mother moved here with me then and claimed asylum approximately two weeks later after arriving in UK. Our country's passport allowed us to fly freely into UK (visa was not required). In 2004, me and my mother were gr...

I was in UK since 1997 as a child (my mother claimed asylum). In 2004 I and my mother were granted ILR due to a government amnesty. I received this via a letter from Home Office. Together with ILR, I received a SEPARATE letter stating my NI number. These documents are separate, of course - I just m...

Sorry but My question was not regarding the rational behind the verification etc. I have not read a lot of posts but I have come across a couple at least. They both said that HO did their verification on the same day and refused/granted the ILR. I thought they had the data available to them to veri...

Perhaps because I received my NI number on a letter when I obtained my ILR back in 2004, and they haven't updated the records? (This letter is the only written document I ever had that states my NI number). Am slightly confused by this underlined statement, or it may be I'm misreading what you atte...

Do I have to state NI contributions on my application? As far as I've seen its not required to be stated on the form. But if you read the AN form guidance (& if not Id suggest that you do so) you'll see it says you must provide details of all your NI contributions made for your current and previous...

If you search this forum, you'll find endless experiences similar to your own. It's almost standard practice now for applicants with current or past self-employment that the HO will conduct independent verification checks with HMRC. This has mainly come about as a result of abuse of the system by th...