Hello, I searched for 'thread title' in this forum but it does not look like this question has been asked before. According to the posting etiquette ("read before you post / netiquette / choosing your title") detailed here: http://www.immigrationboards.com/announcements/read-before-you-post-netiquet...
Hello, I have gone through http://www.immigrationboards.com/indefinite-leave-to-remain/faqs-english-language-requirements-for-settlement-t193792.html and have reached the conclusion that I need to give the SELT exam to prove my knowledge of English. Accordingly the minimum English qualification leve...
Don't worry about a "non-issue"! That is what my SO keeps telling me :) I shall be applying in person. As you advise, I will take a copy of the travel booking (as well as the SAR) and use them if questioned. Hmm, my apologies for harping on about this. But it would be really re-assuring to hear bac...
Thank you for your response Geriatrix (not relevant, but I have fond memories of spending countless hours with Asterix and Obelix comics .... *as a grown up* :) ) Would you know of any other applicants in a similar situation (i.e. Illegible stamp + no landing card + SAR inconclusive) ? If on the the...
Hello, I am preparing for an ILR application for later this year and had a problem/question about the continuous period of stay. I have already looked at posts on the forum with similar problems and have taken all action I can think of based on that. Problem My understanding is that case workers loo...
Hello sushdmehta, Thank you. I am not sure of the applicability of the following to 16(a), but according to the current guidance it *is* applicable for 'non-sponsored' (e.g T1G) applications. Could you please add the following to 16(b)? The applicant is required to provide evidence in the form of a ...
As of this writing, the updated official word on the subject is here . If your qualification expires Some qualifications on the Home Office’s list will expire after 2 years. If you’re applying for citizenship and took the test before 6 April 2015, your qualification will still be accepted even after...
FAQ 16(b) states that b) If you have time in the UK as a "not-sponsored" migrant under certain immigration categories - UK ancestry; business person; investor; innovator; writer, composer, or artist; retired person of independent means; Tier 1 (General); HSMP (not applying under Appendix S of the ru...
Recently the passport size requirements were changed to be 2 inches x 2 inches. In case you do not have the correct size, but do have a soft copy of baby's photo, then there is a shop (with a very visible 'Cadbury' sign. The shop is also called 'The Strand News' ) less than 150m from the embassy who...
Hello, My Questions 1. Is there any rule preventing me from getting an extension now itself ? I realize that the date of extension will be from the date of application and I'll end up loosing 1.5 years on my Visa. 2. Would you recommend that I get the extension now itself, or delay as long as possib...
My apologies. I corrected the date in my post above. My first VISA was from January 2011 to January 2013 (i.e. 2 years). Thus according to : 245CB. Period and conditions of grant (b) in all other cases, leave to remain will be granted for a period of 3 years. Should I not have gotten an additional 3...
Hi, My Tier 1 General VISA is valid from January 2011 to January 2013. I just went in for my first extension and received the BRP today. I was very surprised to find out that that I had got only two years extension. I was expecting three years. Am I mistaken ? Please reply ASAP. This is driving me n...
My current situation : I shall be applying for a Tier 1 extension in December (my VISA expires on Jan 4, 2013). The current wait time to get a decision for Postal applications is around 5-6 months (see this ). I cannot apply before getting November's salary. If I apply for an extension via post arou...
