Important info for those affected by the 14 years rule

[Zebrudaya]

Members of this forum who depend on the 14 years rule to regularise their stay in UK must have heard about the "statement of intent" of the UKBA which wants to scrap it on the 9th July 2012!

Well, all is not lost! The "statement of intent" has still to be tabled before the parliament soon. We are not hoping that changes to immigration to bring it down to "tens of thousands" shouldn`t go on. What we want is fair treatment! The 14 ILR should either be left for the time being or at least 1 - 2 years be allowed for those who have endured for so long to qualify and apply etc.

You can fight back by contacting your MPs. Tell him/her about the lack of transition period in the scrapping of the 14 years rule and the emotional trauma it will cause you etc. Your MP will either discuss the issue with the minister involved or with the Parliamentary Ombudsman so that your complaints will be looked into etc. Act fast. It is a short time to 9th July 2012 and so, your MP has to discuss the issue with them before then.

You can also complain to your immigration solicitor who will examine the situation and find legal means of ensuring that either the 14 years rule is left out meanwhile or at least a year or two be given before the scrapping takes place. This is a fairer way of allowing those involved to sort out their problems like settling debts and arranging to leave UK if necessary.Don`t suffer in silence! Make your voice heard through your MPs. It is free and they will happily listen because it is their work to represent you.

[geriatrix]

The "statement of intent" has still to be tabled before the parliament soon.

I guess you are ill-informed.

1. The statement of intent doesn't need to be tabled in the parliament. Even if it is or it is not, a statement of intent is just that - statement of intent. It is not a legal document.
2. The statement of changes in immigration rules must be tabled in the parliament - and HC194 has been tabled in the parliament. It cannot be published publicly before being submitted to the parliament.
3. Such changes, submitted under section 3(2) of the Immigration Act 1971, require a vote for the changes to be annulled (and not for the changes to be passed). This resolution to annul must be passed within 40 days of laying (and exclusive of any period during which Parliament is dissolved or prorogued or during which both Houses are adjourned for more than four days).

With that in mind, please continue in the existing topic.