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History:
Applied ILR based on the 5yrs WP rule in last March (ie March 2009) but got refused due to a single continuous absence from the UK (around 5 months) but got DISCRETION asking me to cover the days I have been out of UK and re apply in December 2009.
The reason for this continuous absence was due to the fact my company sent me out of uk for work reasons.
Applied back in end of December 2009 via POSTAL APPLICATION procedure.
Waited for 10 weeks and got the good news. I think the average time would be 10 weeks for applicants applying on 5 yrs bases (not the 10 years one, it may take up to 6 months)
For all the postal applicants who have sent POSTAL ORDERS like me (which I always use instead of cheques and card payments) please note the following contact number where you could find out if your postal order has been cleared or not
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Postal order:
01246542091
01246542500
Advice for new applicants:
Send as many documents you could that makes you linked to UK from past, like any college or uni degree copies, any major jobs you have done (in which you could show you have paid enough taxes), last one year bank statement showing your salary, and other normal documents like payslips (last 3 months would be ok).
I used a solicitor for my case and I can assure if you come accross a professional one with the OISC registered, go for it.
Questions to GURUS and MODERATORS:
Now I am planning to apply ILR for my mother and wife who was based in the home country. Is it a good idea if they apply together (ofcourse different applications but at the same time)? What documents shall we be needing to assist our application?
Please let us know at your earliest.
Thanks
I am sure applicants who are waiting for their results and who has gone thru similar case like mines, would get good news soon
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Prayers are with you.