And you can also check the UKBA website for more information on how to apply to settle as a partner of a UK citizen.

Hi imur69er, I think the date of application is the date of postage which is the postmark or date stamp on the envelope. So you will be OK and keep a record of the online track and trace just in case. Determination of the date of an application or claim (or variation of an application or claim) in c...

mackenrob wrote:Only says UK Entry Clearance.

I don't think that is what John is looking for.

Here are some of the entries on your visa.

Place of Issue: ...
Number of Entries: ...
Type: What does it say here?
Name: ...
Passport Number: ...
...

* will I lose my ILR? You will keep your ILR regardless. * * If not, when I will be eligible for Naturalisation? If you have been living legally in the UK for the last five years, I think you will be eligible for naturalisation if you meet the other requirements. Residential requirements To demonst...

nice one Danbrix, was looking for those figures Also remember if the guy has 5 kids then he will not be looking for work until his wife arrives unless someone looks after them FOC mochyn, The fact that he doesn't have a job would mean he will not meet the minimum income support test. i.e his total ...

Not sure of the figures but I'd imagine it would be in the region of £400 a week after standing bills which is a lot to find. A UK couple with five kids may be entitled to (weekly) Income Support: £100.95 Tax Credit: £235.55 Child Benefit: £72.80 Also housing and council tax benefits may be cla...

batleykhan wrote:You have to remember that in order for the OP to get his wife and kids in the country in the first place, he needs to get them a visa. ...

I don't know if it changes anything but his children don't need a visa as they are all British citizens.

does any one know are they open any day between today and 31st dec 2009? Are you looking for something different than your post here . Christmas opening: Customers are advised that the Croydon public enquiry office hours of business will be as follows: Monday 21 December to Thursday 24 December - o...

Have you seen this? Immigration time restrictions You must be free from immigration time restrictions when you make your naturalisation application. Unless you are married to or the civil partner of a British citizen, you should have been free from immigration time restrictions during the last 12 mo...

hisam2k wrote:.... please do not refer to me to any website ....

Are you sure?

I don't know if it helps but check this out.

But the OP may have missed off the '7' or even used a continental '7' - OP, did u photocopy the form before u sent it - we always do... I think that would make the application incomplete. 6: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? .... If you do not pay the correct fee your application will be returned to you unprocess...

nanaaddo80 wrote:THANKS DANBRIX FOR TEACHING ME..........BEAR WITH ME BECAUSE I AM NEW TO THIS FORUM

That's ok. By the way avoid using block letters on the internet which is equivalent to shouting.

Hi nanaaddo80,

It would be best to keep everything in one thread in stead of opening a new one to make corrections. You can change your original post if you click on the edit button on the right hand side of your message.

Hi KenAlgar, I am not expert on this but this what I think. The question is what is the definition of EEA national from UKBA point of view? And I think it refers to nationals of the European Economic Area who have to come to the UK to visit, live or work. In this case British nationals will not be i...

It is now compulsory to sit the Life in the UK test when applying for ILR yes. Not always compulsory. SECTION 4 - KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGE AND LIFE IN THE UK You are not required to complete this section if you are applying in one of the following categories: highly skilled migrant under the terms of ...

Based on what are you applying ILR for?

Can I apply ILR set (m) 28 days before expiry of spouse visa? Not necessarily, you will qualify to apply for ILR 28 days before the end of your two-year probation period and this starts the date when you arrived in the UK. I'm on spouse visa which expires by the end of december. If you didn't delay...

Section 2 - dependants included on your application You should enter details of any dependants you are including as part of your application. You should read the section on Dependants to make sure those you include on your application meet the requirements.... ... you and your partner must have bee...

Have you looked into section 9 of set (O)?

Weekly entitlements for a couple with one child Income support = £100.95 per week Child Tax Credit = £64.00 Child Benefit = £20.00 Housing benefit and council tax benefit will also be included. So after paying you rent and council tax you should have around £165 in your pocket to pass your incom...

hi batleykhan,

Are you sure she needs to obtain a visa to come to the UK for a visit?

Time spent outside the United Kingdom The Immigration Rules do not say that you must have been in the United Kingdom for the entire two years of your permission to enter or remain as a husband, wife, civil partner or unmarried/same-sex partner. Your application to live here permanently will be judg...

Life in the UK test?

You must give details of all unspent criminal convictions. This includes road traffic offences but not fixed penalty notices (such as speeding or parking tickets) unless they were given in court. You must include all drink-driving offences. An explanation of unspent convictions is given below. This...