T2G - ILR Application queries
Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:08 am
Hello,
I am currently on Tier 2 General visa and in process of applying for my ILR after completion of 5 years.
Query 1:
5 years ago, I was arrested by the police, was in custody for 20 hours and then released on bail after interview. After a month I received a letter stating No further action will be taken in this case due to lack of evidence. No conviction, no charges or warning issued by the police.
In my previous T2G Leave to Remain/Visa extension applications I have been answering the following question as "NO" and by god's grace the applications have always been successful without any questions raised by the HO.
Section: Convictions and other penalties
Question: At any time have you ever had any of the following, in the UK or in another country?
1. A criminal conviction
2. A penalty for a driving offence, for example disqualification for speeding or no motor insurance
3. An arrest or charge for which you are currently on, or awaiting trial
4. A caution, warning, reprimand or other penalty
5. A civil court judgment against you, for example for non payment of debt, bankruptcy proceedings or anti-social behaviour
6. A civil penalty issued under UK immigration law
However I have been advised that for an ILR application I have to disclose any arrest even if there was no further action taken. Please advice if I have to disclose that arrest. If yes, then where do I need to mention this information please?
Query 2:
I am employed on a Fixed Term Contract by my current employer which expires in July 2021 and so does my Visa. Although my 6 years term on T2G will finish 2 weeks later in Aug 2021.
- For ILR I need a letter from the employer stating that they need me for the "foreseeable future". How many months in the future from now will be considered as foreseeable future?
- If my employer mentions that my contract will end in July 2021 (instead of using the wording "foreseeable future"), would that have any negative impact on my ILR application?
Your help in answering the above questions will be highly appreciated.
I am currently on Tier 2 General visa and in process of applying for my ILR after completion of 5 years.
Query 1:
5 years ago, I was arrested by the police, was in custody for 20 hours and then released on bail after interview. After a month I received a letter stating No further action will be taken in this case due to lack of evidence. No conviction, no charges or warning issued by the police.
In my previous T2G Leave to Remain/Visa extension applications I have been answering the following question as "NO" and by god's grace the applications have always been successful without any questions raised by the HO.
Section: Convictions and other penalties
Question: At any time have you ever had any of the following, in the UK or in another country?
1. A criminal conviction
2. A penalty for a driving offence, for example disqualification for speeding or no motor insurance
3. An arrest or charge for which you are currently on, or awaiting trial
4. A caution, warning, reprimand or other penalty
5. A civil court judgment against you, for example for non payment of debt, bankruptcy proceedings or anti-social behaviour
6. A civil penalty issued under UK immigration law
However I have been advised that for an ILR application I have to disclose any arrest even if there was no further action taken. Please advice if I have to disclose that arrest. If yes, then where do I need to mention this information please?
Query 2:
I am employed on a Fixed Term Contract by my current employer which expires in July 2021 and so does my Visa. Although my 6 years term on T2G will finish 2 weeks later in Aug 2021.
- For ILR I need a letter from the employer stating that they need me for the "foreseeable future". How many months in the future from now will be considered as foreseeable future?
- If my employer mentions that my contract will end in July 2021 (instead of using the wording "foreseeable future"), would that have any negative impact on my ILR application?
Your help in answering the above questions will be highly appreciated.