Hi, Immigration Experts! :?: Any changes regarding the application dates? :?: Shall I still apply on March 20, 2015 for ILR or I have a new rules and a chance to apply on January 11, 2015? The situation re visa is as follows: Clearance: 11 January 2005 Date of Entry: 17 April 2005 - The rest of the ...

Thank you, Hardikjshah83 You mean that I (example) apply for the student's visa, than it takes some days for payment transactions, than i recieve the invitation for biometric - I will take it in 3 weeks - and that they consider my application. I should call or send the letter to HO to switch the app...

Thank you, ahyang0129 for your explanations. Have a nice evening and the perfect weekend. i don't know if it is possible to get the general visitor visa after your current long stay visa expires. even if it is possible my guess is that it is difficult. but if you do get the visitor visa it counts to...

Thank you, ahyang0129. Is it possible to get the General visitor visa and than to apply for 10 years residence? I have got some doubts regarding our chance to prolong Tier 1 on February 15, 2015. Or any other options, please advice. My first visa was issued on January 11, 2005 -> I arrived on April ...

Thank you, Ak004. There will be 3 months 6 day difference between the date if visa issue and the date of my arrival. If I apply on January 11, 2015 ? I have some doubts about our chance to prolong the visa next year to cover these 3 months (we are tier 1 general) Any ideas? Maybe someone has got the...

Hi, Senior Members!!! source: https://www.gov.uk/long-residence/eligibility Your 10-year qualifying period starts from either: when you arrived in the UK with a visa when you were given permission to stay in the UK 1) Do you know anybody who successfully apply and got ILR when refer to the date " wh...

Hi, Tier 4, 1) Do you know anybody who successfully apply and got ILR when refer to the date "when you were given permission to stay in the UK"? My first visa was issued on January 11, 2005 -> I arrived on April 17, 2005. 2) Do you think I have a chance? Otherwise my last visa expires on February 17...

Hi, my friends! I need 3 months 6 days to complete my 10 years legal residence. (Please see below the details) Any ideas? Is it possible to issue general visa or family visit visa and apply from inside the UK for ILR? please! Thank you in advance for any relevant experience of yourself or your frien...

Hi! Thank you for the reply. I see I have 3 month 6 day as a gap between the visa expiring and the ILR application day. Is there any chance to apply separately without my husband prolonging the visa? Any advice, help please. Actually I need extra 2 months 8 days here. Please any ideas, please! Hi gu...

Thank you, Spatacus.

Spatacus wrote: Hello M2013,
the earliest you can apply for your 10-years ILR is 28-days before the month you will complete 10-years
your 10-years starts from 17th of April 2005.
hope this helps.

Hi guys, First of all, thank you so much for everybody’s kindness and support that you have been showing to members of the forum. I have been following the developments of the British immigration laws since I am also hoping to join the ranks of the British citizens in the near future. But I am havin...

Just wonder do I have to send in photocopy of each document I submit to ukba? We made all copies, but HO took only 1) all passports' copies, 2) a birth certificate copy, 3) HO previous letters' copies, 4) previous biometrics copies 5) application letter original 6) police registration certificate c...

Hello Everyone, I just need to know what is the time scale once you have had your Biometric done?? Do the HO call you or contact you after the Biometric is been done, as I was told at the Post office that HO will contact you. Anyone who are experienced can throw some light , would be appreciated. M...

Hi! I received my daughter's application. Please update the details: Application post set(LR) -26/07/2013 Approval letter and document -26/11/2013 Biometric card- 26/11/2013 in 2 hours after the documents!!!!! Thanks everyone for information and support. Best wishes for August applicants! We sent al...

Hi all. My daughter's IRL permit based on 10 years where 1 year - student visa, HSMP dependant + Tier 1 dependant visas 9 years: Application sent - 26 July 2013 Application letter recieved - 29 July 2013 Payment - post office transactions Biometric invited - 02 August 2013 Biometrics Done: 06 August...

Jagwah wrote:Really can't describe how I feel right now!!!
For everyone still waiting, hang in there good news is coming xoxo

I am so happy for you!!
Have a nice holiday!!!!!

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Hi, hsmp505! My congratulations! You have prepared the papers just perfectly! An example for all of the followers. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes.

sheraz7 wrote:If you are still doubtful then why not renew the passport and then send the application.

I have got 1 year in advance and as far as I know the embassy changes a passport during 3 months.

I sent a lot of documents, I probably went overboard to be honest! I sent letters from my boarding school, universities, workplaces and bank spread through from 2002 till now. I sent information on my home, car, national insurance, several ID cards, school results, transcripts, awards, certificates...

Hi all, I haven't seen any posts from 2013 applicants yet so I thought I'd get the ball rolling. My case is pretty simple I've been in and out since I was a baby but here more permanently from 2002 when I was 15. Student visa for 9 years then PSW for 2 which is still running. Hi, Jagwah! 1) Which d...

DEAR ALL, I have a good news to share. I have received BRP cards and Passports today. Thank you very much for everyone in this forum. Especially Damani your help and support in this forum is highly appreciated. I have updated skydrive. However below is my time scale:- Application sent on : 27.09.20...

Does she have a EC visit visa vignette in her passport? Thank you, cs95tdg. I checked her passport - "C-Visit". As I mentioned the agency sent her for the linguistic classes which were held in the summer school. At that time we new nothing regarding the rules and trusted everything they did. Than t...

Hi, my kid's first visit was on C-Visit visa. It was arrange by the travel agency - they new it was one month studies in the students' summer language camp. My kid passed the exams and was accepted to the boarding school. She issued the new visa "Student". I wonder if the first visa (c-Vistit) can b...

Update about my wife visa As I mentioned earlier that we have a PEO appoint in Croydon on Thursday. We had an exceptionally pleasant experience at the PEO ... directed us very politely to payment. She was extremely kind and cooperative. ....It was such a simple and smooth thing. She was also very p...

Hi, I wonder if there is a problem with the home country passport. It will be expired on March 16, 2014. If to send the ILR application for the 10 years period (according to the forum it takes 6-8 months) - will the HO accept it if I'll send the ILR application on September 16, 2013? If anyone got ...