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will DUI conviction affect my Indefinite leave to remain application
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:51 am
by lordtutu
Hello everyone.
Im due to apply for ILR next year but unfortunately was convicted of a drink driving offence earlier this year and was fined and banned from driving for 17 months
im currently on a spouse visa
I intend to declare this on my application, but will
* Will i be rejected for ILR?
* Is there an alternative if they were to reject his ILR request?
* Is there any leeway?
This is his first and only offence i have on my record
Please advise accordingly ASAP.
Very much appreciated
Re: will DUI conviction affect my Indefinite leave to remain application
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:56 am
by CR001
* Will i be rejected for ILR?
Yes. Your conviction must be spent for a full 24 months before you can apply for ILR.
* Is there an alternative if they were to reject his ILR request?
Extend your current visa again.
* Is there any leeway?
No there isn't and don't drink and drive.
Re: will DUI conviction affect my Indefinite leave to remain application
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:38 pm
by lordtutu
CR001 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:56 am
* Will i be rejected for ILR?
Yes. Your conviction must be spent for a full 24 months before you can apply for ILR.
Kindly clarify if this means i have to wait for 24 months after conviction before i can apply
Re: will DUI conviction affect my Indefinite leave to remain application
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:39 pm
by CR001
lordtutu wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:38 pm
CR001 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:56 am
* Will i be rejected for ILR?
Yes. Your conviction must be spent for a full 24 months before you can apply for ILR.
Kindly clarify if this means i have to wait for 24 months after conviction before i can apply
Yes
Re: will DUI conviction affect my Indefinite leave to remain application
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:52 pm
by lordtutu
Okay and if i do not have 24 months on my present leave i have to opt for another FLR not ILR
Re: will DUI conviction affect my Indefinite leave to remain application
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 1:09 pm
by CR001
Yes, FLR(M) assuming you have a spouse of settled person visa or PBS Dependent if that is the route you are on.
Re: will DUI conviction affect my Indefinite leave to remain application
Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:45 am
by V-ikejio
Please advise if you were successful? I am in a quite similar situation