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I came to the UK in 2001 as a student and overstayed my visa. for 11 years i have being in this country. within these years i met my wife and we both got married. She is also from my country and has also overstayed her visa. we have two sons aged 8 and 4.

Recently i made an application for indefinite leave to remain under the old system on Art 8. My application was refused. I need to make an appeal within ten days. On the surface i don't have a strong case and it seems my only salvation will be my child who is 8 and was born in this country. I need help. anybody out there that can help me with advise and opinions will be much appreciated.

Thanks

silverback73 wrote:I came to the UK in 2001 as a student and overstayed my visa. for 11 years i have being in this country. within these years i met my wife and we both got married. She is also from my country and has also overstayed her visa. we have two sons aged 8 and 4.

Recently i made an application for indefinite leave to remain under the old system on Art 8. My application was refused. I need to make an appeal within ten days. On the surface i don't have a strong case and it seems my only salvation will be my child who is 8 and was born in this country. I need help. anybody out there that can help me with advise and opinions will be much appreciated.

Thanks

why were u refused,,,give details then seniors can advise you,,,,good luck

Under old rules, one could apply for discretionary leave to remain under articles 8 if one was an overstayer, but not indefinite leave to remain as an overstayer.

You have been overstaying since your student visa?! How long ago was that?