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by Casa
Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Sponsoring brother from Pakistan
Replies: 6
Views: 1355

Re: Sponsoring brother from Pakistan

What were the reasons for refusal? What were the strong ties to his country of habitual residence that he demonstrated in his application? It is not for you to apply for his visit visa. He will need to reapply. EDIT: Overtaken by alterhase58 Background to the refused visitor visa: https://www.immig...
by Casa
Mon Jan 01, 2024 8:49 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Parents in PK - what are my options?
Replies: 9
Views: 1254

Re: Parents in PK - what are my options?

Sadly, the fact that you are supporting your parents financially actually weakens their visitor visa application.

The Case Worker will want to see documented evidence that there are stronger reasons for them to return home, than they would have to remain in the UK.
by Casa
Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:37 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (Investor) visas
Topic: Switching to skilled worker from tier 1 investor
Replies: 1
Views: 1253

Re: Switching to skilled worker from tier 1 investor

manci wrote:
Fri Oct 06, 2023 9:16 am
Time on any T1 route can be included when calculating the 5 years required for a skilled worker ILR application. See immigration rule SW 21.2(g)
by Casa
Sat Dec 30, 2023 10:33 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: IELTS for 65+
Replies: 5
Views: 641

Re: IELTS for 65+

Thank you for the response. The technicality in between the lines is: "Skilled worker visa is a settlement route as well", therefore exemption should apply. Awaiting further feedback from other members. In my honest opinion, settlement visas are issued for family members whose intention is to settl...
by Casa
Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Two Issues
Replies: 5
Views: 597

Re: Two Issues

HeatSeeker wrote:
Sat Dec 30, 2023 6:25 pm
I cant help but think it is intentionally so.
...and you certainly won't be alone in thinking that. :| :idea:
by Casa
Sat Dec 30, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: EU Settlement Scheme
Topic: EUSS SETTLEMENT FAMILY PERMIT (RU)
Replies: 12
Views: 1389

Re: EUSS SETTLEMENT FAMILY PERMIT (RU)

The option to benefit from the EUSS scheme for your father's settlement in the UK ended on the 31st December 2020. The alternative route for an Adult Dependent Visa under the UK Immigration Rules includes the following strict criteria and isn't reliant on solely financial support as his sponsor: - T...
by Casa
Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:31 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Two Issues
Replies: 5
Views: 597

Re: Two Issues

In addition to the previous advice, please be cautious in accepting any information given over the HO 'help line'. This service is contracted out to an outside agency, with staff with limited knowledge of immigration rules who frequently give incorrect advice, even on the simplest of matters. If you...
by Casa
Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Is the £29,000 family visa threshold for one child?
Replies: 21
Views: 1642

Re: Savings to Cover a £29,000 Shortfall

Nothing has yet been confirmed regarding the savings criteria under the proposed income increase,.

However, under the current rules only savings over £16,000 will be considered to meet any shortfall in the £18,600 p.a earnings. i.e The first £16,000 will be disregarded. :idea:
by Casa
Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: 6 month visit visa uk
Replies: 1
Views: 410

Re: 6 month visit visa uk

Hi guys I’m hoping someone could help me please. I cannot find any topic regarding this. I have just successfully applied for 6 month visit visa for the UK for a family member. Applied 1st December, received email to collect passport 14th December with a 6 month visa stamp. The visit visa is valid ...
by Casa
Thu Dec 28, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Uk spouse visa
Replies: 1
Views: 359

Re: Uk spouse visa

Hi, I am on 10 years family route renewable every 2.5years because of my British Son with my ex, My new wife is abroad and wondering what is the best to apply for visa so spend as much time as we can or is there another why to apply for family route as well? Looking forward for your kind advise You...
by Casa
Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:20 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: maintenance fund requirement for dependent visa ( Healtcare
Replies: 1
Views: 576

Re: maintenance fund requirement for dependent visa ( Healtcare

Dear Friends I want to ask on behalf of my friend who is on Healthcare visa for 5 year. and now went bank home for his marriage and got married there. He want to apply for his wife dependent visa, just if you can help below questions.I will be grateful to you. 1-How much maintenance fund he should ...
by Casa
Wed Dec 27, 2023 8:12 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: NEED ADVICE PLEASE ON SPOUSE VISA EXTENSION
Replies: 1
Views: 416

Re: NEED ADVICE PLEASE ON SPOUSE VISA EXTENSION

Hello & thanks for reading. My wife was given a visa from the 24th May to 24th feb 2024 so I am in the process of applying for her extension and I have a few questions pls I was hoping someone could answer. I have applied for her extension but now of the questions that came up was has she passed he...
by Casa
Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: UK Spouse visa questions
Replies: 18
Views: 1546

Re: UK Spouse visa questions

Regarding using your parent's current accommodation, you will require a letter from the landlord agreeing to you and your wife living in the property. From the information you have given on the pending eviction, this won't be a viable option. Thanks. Could I quote in my accommodation letter to the ...
by Casa
Tue Dec 26, 2023 10:54 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Property eviction (notice 21) and British Citizenship application
Replies: 5
Views: 489

Re: Property eviction (notice 21) and British Citizenship application

hi, I am applying to British citizenship in 2 weeks (+12 months ILR and more than 10 years in the UK), however, I received a (valid) notice 21 letter with all associated documents of the property last 2 months. I could not find a property to move out so me and my family decided to stay but we were ...
by Casa
Tue Dec 26, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Visitor visa - 10 years (6 months stay per visit)
Replies: 19
Views: 1398

Re: Visitor visa - 10 years (6 months stay per visit)

Was your mother's passport stamped with a code 3 by the Border Officer on this most recent entry? :idea:
by Casa
Tue Dec 26, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: UK Spouse visa questions
Replies: 18
Views: 1546

Re: UK Spouse visa questions

Regarding using your parent's current accommodation, you will require a letter from the landlord agreeing to you and your wife living in the property. From the information you have given on the pending eviction, this won't be a viable option.
by Casa
Tue Dec 26, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Visitor visa - 10 years (6 months stay per visit)
Replies: 19
Views: 1398

Re: Visitor visa - 10 years (6 months stay per visit)

@secret.simon I think it's a useful source for understanding what the Case Workers are required to consider before approving or refusing a visitor visa application. :idea:
by Casa
Tue Dec 26, 2023 3:07 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Visitor visa - 10 years (6 months stay per visit)
Replies: 19
Views: 1398

Re: Visitor visa - 10 years (6 months stay per visit)

Ok where is this in the official document if you have it handy. Can my mother go to india for a month and come back in feb as that will start a fresh rolling year where she can stay for 6 months again? We need her to get help with the kid. Same withy brother in USA, so she is planning to stay 6 mon...
by Casa
Tue Dec 26, 2023 2:45 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Visitor visa - 10 years (6 months stay per visit)
Replies: 19
Views: 1398

Re: Visitor visa - 10 years (6 months stay per visit)

My mom from india got 10 years visitor visa she visited us in feb 20th 2023 and stayed for 5 months, left to USA on july 5th 2023. Just returned to the UK this morning 26th Dec 2023 was stopped by the immigration and said you can only stay in UK for 6 months on a period of a year, you used 5 months...
by Casa
Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:32 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Potential reduction in Minimum Income Requirement increase from £38700 to £29000
Replies: 28
Views: 4203

Re: Potential reduction in Minimum Income Requirement increase from £38700 to £29000

Thank you casa. But has it confirmed on home office website??? as government keep changing their stand on immigration polycies. I am assuming that if i have to show £29000 once they implement new rule from spring. Published by the Home Office, as posted earlier in this topic by fellow moderator sec...
by Casa
Sun Dec 24, 2023 3:33 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Potential reduction in Minimum Income Requirement increase from £38700 to £29000
Replies: 28
Views: 4203

Re: Potential reduction in Minimum Income Requirement increase from £38700 to £29000

HI , i am british cityzen , my wifes ILR due after15 th aprail 2024 on 5 year spouce visa route.. Any confirmatuon about threshold , its. So confusing for me. Pleaee update me as if anytging is confirmed. THANK YOU. The Government has stated officially that the new income threshold won't apply to t...
by Casa
Sun Dec 24, 2023 3:30 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Accomodation Question for Spouse Visa
Replies: 7
Views: 698

Re: Accomodation Query

Hi Guys, I'm applying spouse visa I have a query for accommodation. I live in a double room. Can I submit my contract only with the application. Is it enough ? What are other documents needed any link for info ? Please advice many thanks How many other residents are living there? Is this a HMO lice...
by Casa
Sun Dec 24, 2023 1:28 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Dependent (spouse) visa refusal.
Replies: 8
Views: 870

Re: Dependent (spouse) visa refusal.

Does this involve either the image of you or your spouse being photo-shopped into the photograph? If so, what reason would the photographer have to do this? :?:
by Casa
Sun Dec 24, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: UK Global Talent Visas (GTV)
Topic: Request
Replies: 1
Views: 705

Re: Request

Hello, I was going to request your consideration for this issue, please tell what is the timeline to acquire a global talent visa if you have a job offer and if you don't. I also request you to tell if this procedure could be expedited i.e. if it is possible to acquire it before the regular timelin...
by Casa
Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:29 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: Cabin crew whilst on spouse visa and looking to gain citizenship
Replies: 4
Views: 964

Re: Cabin crew whilst on spouse visa and looking to gain citizenship

3. While there is no absence limit for her on her Spouse visa and for ILR, british citizenship does have absence limits and extended absences could cause delays in an application and could poyentially result in a refusal. All absences have to be declared for citizenship. As CR001 has already advise...
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