Hi Moderators My 5 years towards ILR will be completed by 30th July 2014. I've heard previously about a 28 day rule as the earliest time period before booking an appt which in my case will make me eligible to apply a PEO appt by 2nd July Simple question - have I got this right? Is this rule still va...

Hi I have been trying for the past few weeks to book a PEO appointment through the following web address without any luck: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/book-appointment However now that everything is routed through www.gov.uk, I noticed a different site to apply which is Visa4UK. Am I applying on the ...

Hi everyone - I checked with the home office yesterday and they advised that given in my case it's two separate applications (ILR + PBS dependant), there is no cost benefit even if it's done on the same day. I hope this info helps others as well Given PBS dependant PEO is £2007, how I wish like the ...

Hi everyone - I checked with the home office yesterday and they advised that given in my case it's two separate applications (ILR + PBS dependant), there is no cost benefit even if it's done on the same day. I hope this info helps others as well Given PBS dependant PEO is £2007, how I wish like the ...

Thanks a lot Amber for confirming that. On that point, can I also ask, is it any cheaper making an application together or is it the same?

I ask this because technically, I am eligible to apply from July whilst my wife can only apply in Sept

Kindly advise

So the FLR option does exist then?

Also, could you advise on the second part of my query. Is it better to apply together? I have raised this question a few times in the past but never got an answer. Please help

Hi Vinny, Amber and other moderators Could you provide me an answer to my last query on his post? With the PBS Dependent fee hike now at 39%, is FLR(M) a suitable extension option for a dependant (post July 9 2012) of a Tier 1 migrant due for ILR in Sept 2014? Also, is it possible for main applicant...

Hi I am currently applying for a role with my present employer which if successful will see me being transferred to their Middle East offices. I am currently trying to weigh my options and would appreciate if any of the senior forum members could help me. If I move abroad for this role after ILR, ca...

Is FLR (M) a suitable alternative in this instance albeit the ILR clock will be reset.

Add 1607 (new cost April 14) + 400 (Application in person)

Same calculation method is used for current PEO appt costs

As per the below link, there is a proposal to hike PBS Dependant fees which will now become £2007. This will be a great financial hit for ppl like me and others who is due for ILR later this year and whose partners sadly have to extend via this route. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/upl...

Could someone please advise. I have scanned so many posts and came across a few ppl who asked the exact same question as mine but got silence as a response One response would really make a big difference to a number of ppl who follow this site for guidance on this topic Once again please help if pos...

Could you kindly drop me a quick advise line please. I would really appreciate it

Thanks in advance

Hi Guru's My wife"s visa (who is currently a Tier 1 dependant) is due for non-ILR extension in Sept 2014 which is the same time my visa also expires. Initially I was planning on getting my ILR in July 2014 as my 5 yrs would have completed and then renew her's a couple of month's later However is the...

Hi Guru's My wife"s visa (who is currently a Tier 1 dependant) is due for non-ILR extension in Sept 2014 which is the same time my visa also expires. Initially I was planning on getting my ILR in July 2014 as my 5 yrs would have completed and then renew her's a couple of month's later However is the...

Thanks Guru. Does this mean that at time of my application, I apply using my MBA certificate as a proof for my english language along with my LIUK pass test certificate or do I need some type of equivalent document stating that my present qualification is good enough? Also, can you advise on my prev...

Sure. Would appreciate if you could advise in my previous thread

Thanks
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Hi My ILR application is not due until end of June 2014. To be on the safe side, I recently applied and passed the LIUK computer based knowledge test. This was before 28th Oct. However, with this rule change from today where I have to prove my english language skills also, is this an additional test...

Thanks for your replies. My below query is for me (main applicant) As stated initially, I am planning to apply for ILR under 5yr Tier 1 (Gen) route. Under this, my first Tier 1 was stamped from 30th July 2009 - 30th July 2012 (3 years). Due to last year's olympics, my postal application took a while...

Thanks Amber , Vinny - But then how do demonstrate / convince them of your interest to settle other than by word?

Hi - I am eligible to apply for ILR in July 2014 after which I am considering returning back to our home country without applying for BC. Even after reading the returning residents section on UKBA website, I am not clear what is the best way that I can preserve my ILR whilst staying out of UK. Offco...

Really appreciate all your help Vinny

Thanks once again Vinny. So does that mean if my wife applies via FLR (M), the time that she has accrued as a dependant till now wouldnt count?

How long does a visa granted under FLR (M) last for?

Hi Vinny - I did read it however my confusion (and similarly others in this forum) lies when you say its your choice. Surely everyone would want to extend their partners visa's at the lowest possible cost so given a choice, FLR (M) would be the cheapest option. So again it comes back to my basic que...

Hi Vinny - thanks cor all your replies

If my wife applies for extension after my ILR, wouldn't she be classed as a partner of a settled person and as such qualify for FLR (M)?

Also, is it possible to have her dependent extension at the same time of my ILR application?