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28 days rule Tier 2 to ILR application
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:44 am
by apsk
Hi Gurus
I am in UK since Sept 2010 with Tier 4 visa to start with, then PSW switched to Tier 2.
My first Tier 2 General biometric card shows date of 6th June 2013, so 28 days before my 5 years would be 10th May 2018, can I book appointment for 10th May itself ? Was trying to book for 11th May but appointments not available for 11th, so just checking if I will be fine with appointment on 10th May ? Please advise
Thanks & Regards
Re: 28 days rule Tier 2 to ILR application
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:53 am
by CR001
Re: 28 days rule Tier 2 to ILR application
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 12:47 pm
by apsk
Thank you. Much appreciated.
First enter in UK (ILR application)
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 1:04 pm
by apsk
Hi
To answer 6.1 When did you (the main applicant) first enter the UK? This refers to the date you entered the UK at the beginning of the period of stay on which this application is based.
As I was in UK already with Tier 4 and Tier 1 PSW visa while switching to Tier 2 General, what entry date shall I put in this please? The one I actually first entered in UK as student or the date I was granted Tier 2 as my this application is based on Tier 2 route? I am bit hesitant in mentioning Tier 2 date as I was already in UK and question is clearly when I first entered in UK.
Thanks in advance.
Re: First enter in UK (ILR application)
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 1:31 pm
by awt2018
you need to put your 1st entry date when you came as student.
Re: First enter in UK (ILR application)
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 1:48 pm
by CR001
Re: First enter in UK (ILR application)
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 1:55 pm
by apsk
Thank you. And I am sorry, released this after posting it. Even tried to delete to correct this mistake. Apologies.
Re: First enter in UK (ILR application)
Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 7:01 pm
by apsk
CR001,
Do you agree to the response above for my query? Or you got different understanding please?
Thanks in advance
Re: First enter in UK (ILR application)
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 11:01 am
by lanrezy
awt2018 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 04, 2018 1:31 pm
you need to put your 1st entry date when you came as student.
This answer is wrong
Re: First enter in UK (ILR application)
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 11:03 am
by lanrezy
apsk wrote: ↑Wed Apr 04, 2018 1:04 pm
Hi
To answer
6.1 When did you (the main applicant) first enter the UK? This refers to the date you entered the UK at the beginning of the period of stay on which this application is based.
As I was in UK already with Tier 4 and Tier 1 PSW visa while switching to Tier 2 General, what entry date shall I put in this please? The one I actually first entered in UK as student or the date I was granted Tier 2 as my this application is based on Tier 2 route? I am bit hesitant in mentioning Tier 2 date as I was already in UK and question is clearly when I first entered in UK.
Thanks in advance.
Answer is 6th June 2013.
The date of the start of your Tier 2.
NARIC Certification
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 1:03 pm
by apsk
Hi Gurus
My wife applied for NARIC comparability and English Language assessment for her Master's degree from India. Got this message from NARIC
"Your Statement of Comparability application is now in progress.
For English proficiency level, NARIC can confirm that your degree may be equivalent to CEFR level B1 and higher but at this moment of time NARIC can only certify for CEFR Level B1 only, for any level higher it may need further investigation which will involve local team and could take 3 to 4 months time. Please confirm if CEFR level B1 English proficiecy is sufficient for this order?"
Reading through ILR guidance and Set O form I understand that Level B1 is sufficient, so this certification of Level B1 from NARIC would do the needful for my wife's dependent ILR application but could anyone confirm if I am correct in my understanding?
Re: NARIC Certification
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 5:59 pm
by apsk
apsk wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 1:03 pm
Hi Gurus
My wife applied for NARIC comparability and English Language assessment for her Master's degree from India. Got this message from NARIC
"Your Statement of Comparability application is now in progress.
For English proficiency level, NARIC can confirm that your degree may be equivalent to CEFR level B1 and higher but at this moment of time NARIC can only certify for CEFR Level B1 only, for any level higher it may need further investigation which will involve local team and could take 3 to 4 months time. Please confirm if CEFR level B1 English proficiecy is sufficient for this order?"
Reading through ILR guidance and Set O form I understand that Level B1 is sufficient, so this certification of Level B1 from NARIC would do the needful for my wife's dependent ILR application but could anyone confirm if I am correct in my understanding?
Any expert advice please?
Re: First enter in UK (ILR application)
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:05 pm
by terriblescream
awt2018 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 04, 2018 1:31 pm
you need to put your 1st entry date when you came as student.
wrong - this should be date of your first Tier 2 visa issuance as your application is based on Tier 2
Re: First enter in UK (ILR application)
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:34 pm
by apsk
terriblescream wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:05 pm
awt2018 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 04, 2018 1:31 pm
you need to put your 1st entry date when you came as student.
wrong - this should be date of your first Tier 2 visa issuance as your application is based on Tier 2
Makes sense. Thank you. Any advise on NARIC as queried above please?
Re: First enter in UK (ILR application)
Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:39 pm
by terriblescream
apsk wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:34 pm
terriblescream wrote: ↑Thu Apr 05, 2018 6:05 pm
awt2018 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 04, 2018 1:31 pm
you need to put your 1st entry date when you came as student.
wrong - this should be date of your first Tier 2 visa issuance as your application is based on Tier 2
Makes sense. Thank you. Any advise on NARIC as queried above please?
Yes B1 is all your wife needs so this would work.
Proof of Cohabitation- Dependent Tier 2 G to ILR
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:40 am
by apsk
Hi Experts
Please advise if I need to include proof of cohabitation for my wife as dependent Tier 2 General to ILR application? My passport shows her name as wife and her passport also got my name as husband.
Do I need any other document?
And if so, how many documents and does it need to be all 5 years or just last 2 years (post Tier 2 extension would be enough) as I think I submitted some documents while applying Tier 2 extension, so UKVI must be having that information already.
Thanks in advance.
Re: Proof of Cohabitation- Dependent Tier 2 G to ILR
Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2018 3:54 pm
by terriblescream
apsk wrote: ↑Fri Apr 06, 2018 9:40 am
Hi Experts
Please advise if I need to include proof of cohabitation for my wife as dependent Tier 2 General to ILR application? My passport shows her name as wife and her passport also got my name as husband.
Do I need any other document?
And if so, how many documents and does it need to be all 5 years or just last 2 years (post Tier 2 extension would be enough) as I think I submitted some documents while applying Tier 2 extension, so UKVI must be having that information already.
Thanks in advance.
Page 75
"If you have a spouse or civil partner listed in section 2 of this application form who is applying
at the same time as you, please provide documentary evidence of cohabitation since you
were last granted leave (up to a maximum of two years). Evidence provided should cover the
whole period and be in the form of official letters or documents, addressed to yourself and
your spouse."
Yes you need to provide proof of cohabitation for 2 years - letters should be addressed to you/your spouse or both, spaced evenly, 10 documents should be fine.
The name proves that she is your wife but what they are looking for is that you have been living together for the last 2 years. Letters such as GP, Council Tax, Utility, Phone Bills, Bank Statements etc should work.
6.13 & 6.14 Dependent's absence from UK
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 4:24 pm
by apsk
Hi Experts
I am bit stuck on Page 23 of Set(O) form 6.13 and 6.14. My question:
Do I need to fill in my dependent (spouse) absence from UK in the table provided in the form for last 5 years her travel to India and some holidays to Europe since she is on Tie 2 dependent visa?
Thanks in advance
Re: First enter in UK (ILR application)
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:25 am
by CR001
The form clearly states it is leave granted and absence FROM 11th January 2018
Re: First enter in UK (ILR application)
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 12:48 pm
by apsk
CR001 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:25 am
The form clearly states it is leave granted and absence FROM 11th January 2018
Yes, that is what confusing me. This states only from 11th Jan 2018, but then how will caseworker will establish that my wife was in UK all the time and never was away for more than 180 days in any 12 months period?
Re: First enter in UK (ILR application)
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:21 pm
by CR001
apsk wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 12:48 pm
CR001 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 16, 2018 9:25 am
The form clearly states it is leave granted and absence FROM 11th January 2018
Yes, that is what confusing me. This states only from 11th Jan 2018, but then how will caseworker will establish that my wife was in UK all the time and never was away for more than 180 days in any 12 months period?
You are overthinking. The 180 days absence limit
DOES NOT apply to PBS Dependants whose visa were issued
BEFORE 11th January 2018!
Re: First enter in UK (ILR application)
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:35 pm
by apsk
Yes, It looks like I am overthinking. Thanks.
Promotion
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 10:06 am
by apsk
Hi Gurus
I had promotion in September with 10% salary increase from 1st October 2017. Same job role but with added responsibilities of a Lead. Would this need HR to notify HO by SMS ? Though I got a new offer letter in September for that. Just to let you know my salary was already at ILR qualification mark before this promotion and salary increase.
PS: Eligible to apply for ILR in May 2018.
Thanks in advance.
Promotion
Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 10:27 am
by apsk
Any guidance please?
Daughter's Registration & Passport
Posted: Thu May 10, 2018 8:34 pm
by apsk
Hi Guru
Many Thanks for all the support in my ILR application. Today I got my ILR approved successfully.
Now please be kind enough to guide me through my UK born daughter's citizenship/passport application. Where can I apply and how much is the fees?
Thanks in advance.