General Immigration Topics UK immigration topics http://www.ukresident.com/forums/index.php Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:13:49 +0000 5 Flr(O) Other Reasons http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125892-flro-other-reasons/
My mum is a British citizen and so are my 2 siblings. She was advised by the home office when she applied for me to be a british citizen some years ago before i was 18yrs that she should apply for me to naturalize as a citizen when i am 18yrs. She then waited for me to be 18yrs(she was misled and she misinterpreted) and when she applied for me to naturalise as a british citizen she was then told that she should have applied for a residence visa for me before i was 18yrs, then when i am 18yrs apply for naturalisation because unlike my 2other siblings i was born abroad (outside EU). I have been living abroad (studying) and i have visited the UK for the last 2-3yrs and never overstayed. I still have a current visitors visa and i decided to apply for discretionary leave to remain because i am now classed as an adult and i have just recently finished my 1st degree study abroad and i have no family abroad. I have made this application about 3months ago and i sent my family's british passports to support my application. I am now a bit restless about how long it will take for a decision to be made on my application because i will like to get a decision on the application before my current visitor's visa expires (in 2-3 months). I dont know if anyone has an idea on how long this sort of case can take to be determined. If i am refused a discretionary leave to remain, i can go back abroad and apply to study in the UK. But if the decision comes after my visa has expired and its negative, i may encounter further problems applying for a student's visa abroad as they may think i overstayed on my visitiors visa and i am seriously guarding against this. I am also worried about the fact that they have not sent back my mum and siblings british passports as they may need their passports anytime and someone told me if i request for any of the supporting documents my application may be withdrawn but on the UKBA website they said applications are only withdrawn if the applicant requests for his/her passport to travel abroad. People, please, I need your honest opinion on my chances of getting a discretionary leave to remain, how long it may take, whether or not to request for my family's passport if they need them and general comments pls.

Thanks all.]]> Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:13:49 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125892-flro-other-reasons/ Family Re-Union http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125855-family-re-union/
Please can anyone help me.

I've got ILR and soon i will get british citizenship. First day when i claimed asylum i told them that i have brother who'z now is 16 yrs old and living outside UK.

At the moment my bro is in hardship life and i am thinking of applying for family re-union.

I am wondering if i am eligible of bro's family re-union. What are the main requirements for it?

Thanks.]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:37:27 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125855-family-re-union/ E-Borders http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125832-e-borders/ What is the implication of eborders for overstayers wanting to voluntarily leave the UK. Secondly is this now up and running across all the airports Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:17:55 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125832-e-borders/ My Wife Need Vissa http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125828-my-wife-need-vissa/ hello evry one i am . register as self-employed. i am britishcitizen i want to bring my wife from iraq to uk my questions is i am working in chainees takw away i am dirver i did register as self-employed and where i do work i am living above the chainees flat is 1bed room flat and kich and bath and all bells inclusive! is that be all right for my wife to apply for setlment vissa in jordan? or what eals we do need to suport our case? thank you so much guys]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:49:12 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125828-my-wife-need-vissa/ Visa Fees http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125715-visa-fees/ CAN SOMEONE SHED SOME LIGHT.]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:23:11 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125715-visa-fees/ Married To An Illegal, What Now http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125709-married-to-an-illegal-what-now/
I was wondering, How do I go about regulising his stay forever with me in the UK now that we are married?

My solicitor has advised me that my husband would now have to leave and go back to his own country to apply for a UK spouse Visa, but I have heard something about applying in country for discretionary leave to remain or something like that in another forum.

Can anybody explain????

We both don't want to have to choose the route of going back to China if we don't have to cos of poverty and crime in his area.
We are not well off but neither are we poor so funds are limited.

Any answers appreciated.....]]> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:16:12 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125709-married-to-an-illegal-what-now/ <![CDATA[Overstayer & Don't Know What To Do]]> http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125653-overstayer-dont-know-what-to-do/
Well my story is i came here when i was 10 and now i am 21 turning 22 in september & my mam told me we are overstayers, we came here as visitors. I am originally from zimbabwe and i also washed my passport in a washing machine by accident (drunken night). I studied here got GCSE's and a level 2 NVQ in business. I also took life in the uk test before i washed my passport. I got a child 1 year old & no am not with the mother but we do get on.

What should i do please help.!]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:51:14 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125653-overstayer-dont-know-what-to-do/ Tier 1 Work Visa For Uk(2 Criminal Convictions) http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125620-tier-1-work-visa-for-uk2-criminal-convictions/ I am an aussie citizen with 2 convictions in australia. 1 for domestic violence for which I was given a good behaviour bond and a conviction.Second conviction was for unlicensed driving for which I was given a fine for AUD 600.
Will the UK Immigration check my criminal record incase I dont disclose my convictions.If I do disclose..what are my chances of getting the visa?
Would really appreciate some advise on this.

cheers..]]> Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:32:27 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125620-tier-1-work-visa-for-uk2-criminal-convictions/ Ilr Applications http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125593-ilr-applications/ My dependants and I had the ILR approved recently. I had used the same day service thru a solicitor firm. I am very happy to recommend the one that I used, called Theva Solicitors in Ilford. quick and efficient. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:07:01 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125593-ilr-applications/ Working In Germany - Will It Affect Tier 1 Extension ? http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125529-working-in-germany-will-it-affect-tier-1-extension/
I am currently working in the UK under a Tier 1 general visa and just into the second year of the leave to remain. I have just been offered to work in Germany under a German contract for 6 months to 1 year within the same company but with a different agency.

The question here is will working outside the UK affect my chances for a Tier 1 Visa extension ?
Will it affect my permanent residency after 4 years from now ?

Also, does anyone have advice on what sort of contract to sign up with the employer ?

Regards,

Karthik]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:02:58 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125529-working-in-germany-will-it-affect-tier-1-extension/ Discreationary Leave http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125494-discreationary-leave/ I just want to thanks everybody in this forum for doing such a great job. On friday i was granted DLR for three years, I came as a student in 2000, visa got refused in 2004, applied for discretionary leave in december 2007 and finally got it. Am single and I was working and paying taxes, acomodate myself and had some bills on my name. If u need any help pls contact me..]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:51:25 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125494-discreationary-leave/ Passport Fraud http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125491-passport-fraud/ needed to go abroad quickly, but she has only been in uk for 1 and 5 months, the requirments to make child passport is for a person in a profesional
job to countersign the back of the child photo, confirming they have known the adult for more than 2 years. she has paid the countersignatory to sign for her but i have no prove.
i am concerned as she may be involved in other illegal activity.

will this come under fraud and make the passport invalid.

could there be a punishment

will the applicant(mother) and the countersignatory be held responsible.

or just one of them]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:45:05 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125491-passport-fraud/ Issues In The Airport http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125476-issues-in-the-airport/ He looked at the system, for a few seconds, and then he asked me "Have you had any immigration issue before in the UK?"

I said "YES, but who cares about immigration?? I'm European now!!"

(And by the way the reason for my "Issue" is well described in this post:
http://www.ukresiden...ffice-refused/)

So he said he had to check this in our system.
He was with 2 more people, I think they just supervised it all.
It took them like 15 minutes to come back to me and apologise and say there is a record of your refusal for a Visa in the system, so that's why we had to check it.

I told him this is the second time I'm having this issue - I don't know why this record is still showing in their system???
Previously the officer a few months ago told me the record would be deleted.
Today the officer told me the same.

What can I do to delete this record off their system so I could get into the UK without any further delays anymore????
:angry::angry::angry:]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2010 17:45:29 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125476-issues-in-the-airport/ Application Forwarded To Islamabad Oc On http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125473-application-forwarded-to-islamabad-oc-on/ Does does this means on application status. Please let me know if anyone knows about this. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:18:52 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125473-application-forwarded-to-islamabad-oc-on/ Returning To The Uk With An Indian Passport + Uk Naturalisation Certificate http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125458-returning-to-the-uk-with-an-indian-passport-uk-naturalisation-certificate/ I, along with the rest of my family, was naturalised as a British Citizen in November 2005.
Long story cut short my dad brought me to India to finish the last two years of school (strange i Know) .Thus I have a British naturalisation certificate and an ILR stamp in my Indian passport (I dont have a British passport because my moms living in the UK with my brother and sister and Technically I would need hers along with my Dads to show to the British Embassy here in New Delhi for one)
I would be very grateful if anyone could help me out by letting me know what all formalities I would need 2 complete before returning to the U.K.
Thank You very much, and sorry if my query was irrelevant or such

Karna
]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:55:31 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125458-returning-to-the-uk-with-an-indian-passport-uk-naturalisation-certificate/ Advice On Asylum Case http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125429-advice-on-asylum-case/
can a asylum seeker claim for copy of his Case from Home office,

basically, friend of mine who claim for asylum at 2005, he wants to see his case back, as he left his case at 2005, and at that time, he couldn't speak english, he wants to know that they write on his file the same as he said OR NOT?

is that possible if he ask for his case copy from homeoffice?


waiting for ur valuable advice

libra]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:32:26 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125429-advice-on-asylum-case/ Obtaining Uk Residency Thru Military? http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125388-obtaining-uk-residency-thru-military/
Is that right? That just doesn't sound right to me?

I don't know anything about residency laws/requirements in the UK, but I was hoping someone could clarify? Can he be eligible thru the military? Or can he be eligible some other way?

Thanks!

]]> Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:47:26 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125388-obtaining-uk-residency-thru-military/ Letter To Ho - Please Revise! http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125338-letter-to-ho-please-revise/ It's my first time writing a letter to the UK Border agency. I was trying to make it not very formal, but still not sure if this will work. Could anyone please check it for mistakes and say your opinions on it?
It is very urgent and important matter for us!
English is not native for me and I would really appreciate if someone could kindly correct all possible mistakes here and advise on how to make this letter more stylistacally correct.

Quote

To whom it may concern


I applied for EEA2 last month and unfortunately my documents were sent back as my passport was expired. A month passed and I really couldn’t find any other solution rather than writing to you again hoping for your understanding and sympathy.

The situation is the following. My passport has expired and I can’t get a new one for the following reasons. Our embassy can change passport only for those who are studying in the UK or have residence. They don’t provide passport changing services for tourists and other categories, including those whose UK visa has expired. This means that the only way for me to get a new passport is to go home. But all the delicacy of the situation is in the fact that we are waiting for a baby and I really can’t leave my dear wife alone to go home and change my passport which may take up to 3 months, including getting UK visa in the embassy as my current visa has already expired.
I considered all possible ways to solve this problem during this month and came to conclusion that there are three of them:
1) Stay in the UK illegally with no visa and no valid passport till at least several months passes after our child’s birth. With no right to work here and no clue of how to pay bills as my wife is self-employed and it is already hard for her to do her job. You can see from the statements that she is not getting much now and I really need to get the visa to start working or I don’t know how we will make our living.
2) Go home now for 3 month, leaving my wife alone, with no money and no care.
3) Somehow to get a visa on A4 sheet here with the expired passport. This will solve this so upsetting situation, because: a) I will be able to start working and pay bills; B) I will be able to change my passport through the embassy as a residence permit holder.

I found the following paragraph which allows a visa to be issued to the person with the expired passport.
‘Passport and Travel Documents’:


.......cut..... (law)


I am fully eligible under this law, as I’ve got ‘restricted returnability’. You can find an ‘exit visa’ on p. 13 of my passport which “is valid for visiting all countries in the world until 12.05.2011”.
Even though this is the British and not European law, I hope that expired passport is not a big problem if the British law allows issuing a visa to the expired passport holders!

This situation is so upsetting for our new family that I started worrying if these nervous circumstances could affect our baby. My wife worries about even more than me, which makes me confused. That’s why I decided to apply again describing the situation and hoping for understanding even though my documents were returned once, but the officer wasn’t aware of our situation.

I had consultation with an immigration advisor and she told me that there were such precedents when EEA2 were issued to expired passport holders and that the final decision is totally up to the officer.
Dear officer, we hope for your understanding. We are just an ordinary couple trying to build a family and we are ready to provide all the necessary documents to prove this.



Sincerely,
Mr and Mrs
]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:05 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125338-letter-to-ho-please-revise/ Does My Dependant Need To Reapply Soon Even If She Has Visa? http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125329-does-my-dependant-need-to-reapply-soon-even-if-she-has-visa/
I recently got IRL under long stay basis. My wife is on my dependent and she still have visa until july 2010. Since my status has changed to IRL, Does she need to apply for visa soon as my status has changed or she can wait till July as she still has visa until July 2010.

And which form does she need use. If anyone can send me a link that would be great.

Thank you,]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:10:09 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125329-does-my-dependant-need-to-reapply-soon-even-if-she-has-visa/ Any One Can I Explain Fo Me Thank You . http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125320-any-one-can-i-explain-fo-me-thank-you/ .i am british citizen i ant to now for how long u have to be (self-employ) then u can apply for vissa .my wife from iraq want to come to uk? ty Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:56:23 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125320-any-one-can-i-explain-fo-me-thank-you/ Any One Can Explain For Me Please http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125317-any-one-can-explain-for-me-please/
]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:07:09 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125317-any-one-can-explain-for-me-please/ How Long From Ilr-Citizenship http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125298-how-long-from-ilr-citizenship/
one other question, how long before a dependant can get citizenship after I got my citizenship. is it the same period a wife can get citizenship if married to british? I presume after I got citizenship I would be british. does the same rule apply?
thanks]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:02:04 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125298-how-long-from-ilr-citizenship/ Flr(M) Or Flr(O),confused? http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125287-flrm-or-flroconfused/ I am an overstayer and need to make an application to the H.O based on article 8,(Chikwamba case etc) but my representative from the law centre(legal aid) seems overloaded with work and cannot give me an appointment sooner . When i first registered with the law centre and explained my immigration problem,i was advised to i can make an application under article 8 and quoting the Chikwamba case where the applicant did not have to go back to their country of origin. The rep told me all i need to gather and an application form FLR(O) which i filled in and returned to him . I went to back to the law centre today and the same rep said he does not remember giving me form FLR(O) but FLR(M) which i need for my application and i have to call him back next week to get another appointment so this has left me confused and frustrated as i expected to finish my application today and send before i report to immigration in 2 weeks.

I am desperate to make an application sooner than later because it seems my case worker at the Home Office has been making enquiries with my GP etc to find out if i fit to fly.Last month when i reported at the Immigration Officer at the Police Station,i was once again asked when i plan to return to my home country so it seems the case worker is on my case big time.

My wife who has indefinate leave to remain applied to transfer her ''NO TIME LIMIT'' stamp into a new passport and she sent her old and new passport and our marriage certificate(she sent marriage certificate coz her new passport has her married name),she got the usual acknowledgement letter from the H.O with a reference in which she's been told to wait and advised not to make any immediate plans to travel etc. I also have a child who was born prematurely,there are still some concerns about his health by his consultants and they continue to monitor his development,my oldest child aged 3 and half is also having developmental & health problems,they were noted by the children's centre he attends as he is preparing to go into school this september so at the moment it's difficult for me to travel to my home country and do an out of country application so i need to do it here.

I know i have a free representative but could someone clarify what form i need to use to make an application,i believe it is discretionary leave i need to be applying for or is it further leave to remain based on marriage? which form do i need?

Please advice so i can plan whether to go for private representation if it is clear that my legal aid rep is getting mixed up and might reduce my chances of success.

Thanx in advance.]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:44:14 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125287-flrm-or-flroconfused/ Possible Criminal Record? http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125277-possible-criminal-record/
I am applying a general visiting visa of the UK.

I had been staying in the UK for a few years in the past. The problem is, during my stay, I had a negligible dispute with my neighbour. They accused me to the police. Then the police informed me that there would be a trial in the court.

Later, before the trial, we compromised to each other. My neighbour withdrew the accusation.

Afterwards the police told us that there will be no trail. However there would be some kind of 'record' for me. I have been worring about that 'record' all the time after I have left the UK. I then applied a Basic Disclosure for the CRB. The result was that I didn't have any critical crimial record.

Here are my questions:
1. Should I report such a 'record' on my visa application form?
2. To what extend will this affect my application?

Thanks in advance for any reply!]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:33:51 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125277-possible-criminal-record/ Help! http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125125-help/
As you can imagine my husband is furious!!!! We have spent nearly 5 years waiting for HO decisions during our 8 years together!!!

Does anyone have experience of this? What was the outcome?

We are also unhappy with the outcome of our legacy case, naturally we had hoped for ILR, can we ask for a review of the decision???

My husband has been dealing with UKBA for almost 10 years and we have had just about as much as we can take. Passports are important documents, how can they just get lost with no explanation?

This stuff really can't be made up- yet it's all true!!!!]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:22:58 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125125-help/ Illegal Immigrants Win Right To Stay In Britain.20 Feb 2010 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125065-illegal-immigrants-win-right-to-stay-in-britain-20-feb-2010/
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/immigration/7279436/Thousands-of-illegal-immigrants-win-right-to-stay-in-Britain-under-squatters-rights.html



Bako]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:47:38 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125065-illegal-immigrants-win-right-to-stay-in-britain-20-feb-2010/ Fact And Opinion. http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125049-fact-and-opinion/
I would ask those few members to stop these broad statements (inc attacking some moderators-which I have noticed) and wait for clarification from the BIA or more experienced members before playing with people's futures.]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:09:05 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125049-fact-and-opinion/ Settlement Visa With Dependents http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125032-settlement-visa-with-dependents/
When I apply for a settlement visa from South Africa do I have to complete a separate application for my 16 year old daughter and pay a separate fee or do I just complete one application, list her as a dependent and pay one fee. When I applied in 1999 we used one application but now the UK Visa Agency says I have to make two separate applications.]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:40:19 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/125032-settlement-visa-with-dependents/ Looking For The Best Solution... http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124939-looking-for-the-best-solution/
About myself: I am English, born in UK, so full UK citizen.

About my partner: She is Brazilian, she has been in the UK for approx. four years on a tourist visa. She does housekeeping for families to support herself and to support her children in Brazil.

We met last year and have been living together since November. I am in the process of buying a house, for us to live in, since I have no property myself and I am not getting any younger (59 and approaching retirement).

We want to stay together and clearly marriage is the simplest option. But I am not sure how to go about it so as not to create any problems with UKBA.

We are both very fond of each other and see this as a long term commitment.

I have no restriction on my travel, I can and would travel to Brazil, if that was the simplest way to achieve the desired result.

If my partner leaves the UK via say LHR and she is stopped by UKBA, can they make getting married in Brazil and getting both of us back into the UK a real problem?

To avoid UKBA, is it an option to travel to N Ireland, cross the border in S Ireland and either leave for Brazil from Dublin Intl. or perhaps get married in RoI?

Thanks for any help.]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:01:00 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124939-looking-for-the-best-solution/ Visa Overstayer With British Born Kids http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124903-visa-overstayer-with-british-born-kids/ Hi all,

My friend (Niger Republic) came to this country (UK) in 2004 with a visitor visa and her join her with the same visitor visa later in 2004. They are married in their country of origin in 2001.

They are overstayer and want to apply for ILR for the basis of their kids; they had three kids in the UK (age 6, 3 and 1).

They are planning to make an application to the HO for FLR under article 8, is this possible?

]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:34:22 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124903-visa-overstayer-with-british-born-kids/ Work Permit To Pr http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124896-work-permit-to-pr/
1> How long he can stay outside the country in the last 1 year ? (how many days)

2> How long he can stay outside the country in the last 5 years ? (how many days)

3> if he go toa country in the morning and come back in the evening will it be counted as a day?]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:27:22 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124896-work-permit-to-pr/ Does A Marriage Conducted Outside The Uk Is Valid By Law In Uk. http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124892-does-a-marriage-conducted-outside-the-uk-is-valid-by-law-in-uk/ Does a marriage conducted outside the UK is valid by law in UK.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:43:18 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124892-does-a-marriage-conducted-outside-the-uk-is-valid-by-law-in-uk/ Discretionary Leave To Remain http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124869-discretionary-leave-to-remain/
Quick query... couls sopmeone please shed some light or post a link where Ican find information on the details of discretionary leave to remain:

1. length

2. Can you Travel

3. Can I claim any benefits

4. Can I work


Thanks in advance for your reply.]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:01:34 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124869-discretionary-leave-to-remain/ Post Flight Spouse Of A Refugee http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124775-post-flight-spouse-of-a-refugee/ Other dependent relatives - This content is under review.

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/ecg/chapter16/

My friend has been granted 5 yeas limited leave to remain after claming asylum in UK (after 2006). He got married in 2008 (post flight). when he has apply for the settlement visa for his wife, the entry clearence office has refuse his application on the basics that he dont have indefinate leave to remain under para 281 (i).

As I know the home office does not giving Indefinate leave to remain to the people who has clamied asylum after 2005. So what is the law/policy does the people covered who clamied asylum after 30 August 2005 and who got 5 years limited leave to remain.]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:05:52 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124775-post-flight-spouse-of-a-refugee/ Is151A http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124741-is151a/
A friend of mine had been living in the UK for about 5 years without visa. He initially came into the country on 6 months visitors visa and then overstayed. He left the country in Jan 2009 voluntarily and he paid for all his expenses, when he left he was questioned at the airport and issued the form IS151A. My question is, can he ask for a visa again to come to uk or has he been banned for 10 years. Your opinions/advise much appreciated.

Thanks

Jey]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:22:20 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124741-is151a/ How Long After Our Turn Come For Court? http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124720-how-long-after-our-turn-come-for-court/ Our solicitor applied for court day do you know how long it takes to come our turn?
We waiting to go court almost over 1 month?is it take so long u think?
Many thanks
Aladdin and family

(I am soory iam not legacy i did write there)]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:16:21 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124720-how-long-after-our-turn-come-for-court/ Please Help http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124681-please-help/ i am a student and living in uk for 10 years. all my applications were on time for extension. there were never any objection but last time my application was returned back with all documents as invalid because i send wrong photographs. my visa was going to expire on 28/02/2009. i send my application on 20/02/2009 and than received it back on 05/03/2009 with a letter stating that application is invalid and if they did not receive my application with in 28 days , than they will refund my fee.they also send a label for return address. i send that application on same day back and they received it on 06/03/2009.

i am now going to apply for ILR under 10 year rule.
my question is that what was my status between that period 28/02/09 to 06/03/2009 and if it is a gap than how many days gap will count.
regards]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:40:51 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124681-please-help/ Discretionally Leave To Remain http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124648-discretionally-leave-to-remain/ Can somebody pls advise me, i have DL and wanting to go back to my country to apply for Child Access Visa but it will take 6wks for the Visa to be approved, is there any law binding me from travelling back to Uk whilst waiting for Interview, on my DL and going back to my Country for the interview and Visa after 6weeks??? Pls help and also will they cancel my DL incase my Child Access Visa has not be granted. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:59:26 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124648-discretionally-leave-to-remain/ An Asylum Case Who Have Fingerprints At Greece, Can He Stay In This Country? http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124629-an-asylum-case-who-have-fingerprints-at-greece-can-he-stay-in-this-country/ Hi Everyone!

i am a new user in this forum. i read some topics and seems like its very useful.

i have a friend, he applied for his asylum at 2005, and he left his case after couple of week because homeoffice said he had apply for asylum in Greece aswell.
he left his case in that fear that homeoffice may deport him back to Greece.
is there any chance for him that he could fight for his justice.


It will be very helpful for him as he is in stressed and tenssion.
life is difficult for him, without any status, and he can not work legally.


reply will appreciate

Many Thanx]]> Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:08:10 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124629-an-asylum-case-who-have-fingerprints-at-greece-can-he-stay-in-this-country/ Flr(M) Under Article 8 And Chikwamba Case Law http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124568-flrm-under-article-8-and-chikwamba-case-law/ Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:57:47 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124568-flrm-under-article-8-and-chikwamba-case-law/ Domestic Worker http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124547-domestic-worker/ I am moving to the UK and wanted to know if there is a restriction in the number of domestic workers that you can bring with you. I want to bring my nanny as well as my house keeper. Is that possible ? Sat, 20 Feb 2010 22:41:20 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124547-domestic-worker/ Phd Programmes Offering Scholarships? http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124502-phd-programmes-offering-scholarships/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:37:10 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124502-phd-programmes-offering-scholarships/ Clarification Life In The Uk Test http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124496-clarification-life-in-the-uk-test/
My wife and stepdaughter should obtain ILR in a few months time. They have been studying an approved SCOTVEC English course which contains "Elements of Life in the uk". Passing this course at level 3, apparently does away with the need for them to pass the life in the UK test. They will also continue to take ESOL courses at higher level over the next few years.

I noted on one of the government websites that the Life in the UK Test was introduced firstly to applications for ILR, and was subsequently applied to Citizenship applications. My question is.....If my wife and daughter are granted ILR, will they be faced with this Test later when they apply for citizenship.

Regards

John]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:31:32 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124496-clarification-life-in-the-uk-test/ Refusal Overturned By Complaint? http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124437-refusal-overturned-by-complaint/
We got a quick response stating that our complaint had been sent to the Entry Clearance Manager at the embassy and that the past application and her 'file' was being looked at and reconsidered.

We were making plans to re-apply next week with more supporting documentation to address the issues she was refused upon. We told this to the embassy in our response and they told us not to re-apply but instead wait for the result from their reconsideration of the last application.


Do you think it's possible that they will overturn the decision and grant her a visa?


thanks]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:00:40 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124437-refusal-overturned-by-complaint/ Change Of Address *after Appeal Allowed( http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124396-change-of-address-after-appeal-allowed/ My Human Right Appeal has been alloed and i received call letter and already send the passport as 16 feb 2010 and now i am going to changed the address and i do not know that where i send for the change of address. can any body tell me where send the request.

thanks]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:31:22 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124396-change-of-address-after-appeal-allowed/ Student visa appeal and pregnancy http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124427-student-visa-appeal-and-pregnancy/ I have appealed on my student visa refusal but by the time the hearing is on I have already finished my course lectures- now only waiting to be assessed in June or September- it had to be delayed because I am in 34 weeks pregnancy and I can't be assessed at the end of March as everyone else.

What can I expect at the hearing - will I get at least 6 more months till my baby is 6months old and then leave the country if the answer from the appeal is NO.
I am realy getting stresed- I have applied for this student visa in February 2009- I gotanswer NO at end of August 2009 -I appealed and the hearing is now in March 2010.
It takes too long nd I applied only for 1 year visa :(:(]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:18:45 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124427-student-visa-appeal-and-pregnancy/ Waiting For A Letter From Home Office(Umarried Partner) http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124312-waiting-for-a-letter-from-home-officeumarried-partner/
I have a few questions I hope can be answered by members. I applied through a lawyer for an unmarried partnership visa( my partner is an EU national with permanent residence here). My lawyer said that it would take a few weeks for the UKBA to send her a letter that says I can work while I wait for a decision. I've read on some forums of people waiting for years to get their passports back and not being able to support themselves either by having a job( and yet others are given permission to work while they wait). SO, I was just wondering why this is. Why can some work and others not? Also, how do you cope without a passport for so long? I look forward to your repliesPosted Image

Joseph]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:51:28 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124312-waiting-for-a-letter-from-home-officeumarried-partner/ Extending Marriage Visa Advice http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124239-extending-marriage-visa-advice/
would apreciate any advice
thanks
amr]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:54:10 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124239-extending-marriage-visa-advice/ Student Overstayer http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124189-student-overstayer/ i attented uni for 3 years but culdnt find the funds to finish off my degree
Spent over £30 000 thts 3years of uni. Evidence of succeful progresiion there, refrences from tutours also available.
Father Mother Brother and Sister all in th UK with indefinite leave to remain (ILR)
Funds maybe availabe for this September but no visa
Whats the best option to go about this.
im 24]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:15:29 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124189-student-overstayer/ Uk Residency Application (10 Year Stay In Uk) http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124136-uk-residency-application-10-year-stay-in-uk/
I'm new to this and would be grateful if anyone can give some advice.

I first came to England in July 2000 under student visa (So I went through middle school, high school and recently graduated with Bsc Hons degree last year).
I am currently on a PSW visa working as a research assistant at Newcastle university. I was told by a solicitor that changing my visa status from student to PSW will not affect my future residency application.

Can anyone tell me
- which form should I be using for my application
- do I need to take an ESOL test if I take Life in the UK test?
- Can I apply for it sooner? as I am hearing stories that people get their residency granted a year or a few months before they fulfil the length of stay required for them to apply for residency through solicitors
- Is there any other websites that give more information about the application?


Apologies for asking too many questions, but I really hope someone can help me with this as this will save me 250 I have to pay for an appointment with my solicitor.

Thank you]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:50:33 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124136-uk-residency-application-10-year-stay-in-uk/ Name Problems On My Country Passport Fathers Name Inc. In My Name http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124104-name-problems-on-my-country-passport-fathers-name-inc-in-my-name/ Once again for some help please from fellow members here, The name in my own country passport is written in the wrong way my full name is written as my surmane and my fathers name is written as my given name, recently recieved ILR on ISD document and is written the same as my passport, my high commision would change this, but a long process tough, as they realise the mistake themselves, would that create a problem with the HO as my corrected name would not match the name on ISD document, or just keep the name as is on the passport as has been for the last 10 years get the ILR endrossed on my passport and do a poll deed or what is now called statutory declaration in the U.K. and change my name to the correct way and carry on please reply. Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:26:36 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124104-name-problems-on-my-country-passport-fathers-name-inc-in-my-name/ Refusal To Grant Leave To Remain http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124098-refusal-to-grant-leave-to-remain/ i came in with 6mths visa , and got married and later applied for the LEAVE TO REMAIN.
I have been refuse with no right to appeal.

Can someone help me out with what to do.
Its really urgent.
Thanks
Regards/Alex]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:30:08 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124098-refusal-to-grant-leave-to-remain/ Travelling While Naturalisation Application Is In Process http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124094-travelling-while-naturalisation-application-is-in-process/
Can somebody help me with an answer to this question please.I will be submitting my application for naturalisation in few days time and then travel for two weeks.Is there any problem if i travel while waiting for a decision?Thanks]]> Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:02:21 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124094-travelling-while-naturalisation-application-is-in-process/ Registering Children Born Here As British Subjects http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124067-registering-children-born-here-as-british-subjects/ Can anyone please advise wheather I can register my Two childern, born here when both of the parents were without status, as Bristish subjects, just got ILR for the family last month came here 10 years ago as visitor (long story that), and if yes what are the chances and how long does that take. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 18:09:48 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124067-registering-children-born-here-as-british-subjects/ Changing Status During 10 Years Resisdency http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124064-changing-status-during-10-years-resisdency/
I have been in UK since Apr 2000 as a student. However, in 2008 I applied Assylum and been granted as a refugee due to my political involvement in my country on my 3 weeks holiday. I still had valid student visa When I applied asylum.

My question is Can I apply Indefinate Leave to Remain under the rules of 10 years of legally long resisdency in UK although I been changed from student status then applied asylum?


I really do appreciated if anyone could help me out.


Kind regards,
Phil]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:17:54 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124064-changing-status-during-10-years-resisdency/ Ex - Foreign National Prisoner In Uk http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124060-ex-foreign-national-prisoner-in-uk/
A year before my visa expired (2003), all my correspondence (passports, I.D) got stolen and reported matter immediately to the police.

Zimbabwean embassy couldnt issue me another passport, as I couldnt prove who I was, I last lived in Zimbabwe in 1995.

I made an application to extend my visa in 2004 before my visa expired, my application was returned 3 times to payment issues, 2 times Home Office asking for further evidence such as police report. I also provided letter from Zim embassy stating I needed some form of I.D to apply for another passport.

Home Office now claim I am an overstayer and applied outside immigration rules, however, til to date, my application is still waiting further consideration (since 2004).

In 2005 my ex-partner (British-born citizen) gave birth to our child.

In 2006 my finace (also British-born citizen) gave birth to our first child together and in 2008 our second child. We have lived together since 2005.

From early 2005 I made several complaints to the Immigration Complaints Unit that they were taking long and that all my letters to immigration were never replied.

C.A.B tried to help me around 2006, with no success. I complained to my MP.

The reason I was desperate to have my application sorted, is because I had a family to take care off and my ex-partner refused for me to see my child if i couldnt afford to support her.

I couldnt get a job with no I.D.

In 2008 I was arrested for assisting some people launder money. They offered me a small payment which i found hard to resist with the situation i was in.

I was sentenced to 3yrs 6months, in a UK, and have completed serving the sentence and am back with my family.

I am not serial criminal, I regret the decision I took to help people commit a crime, it is the situation i am in that made me make a stupid decision, I was under pressure to support my family. None of the money I received was used for luxury items but to buy my family things.

I want to find out how strong my Article 8 is in the above case. And suggestions of what evidence i require to prove my family situation is.

I can not move to Zimbabwe with my family, especially with Zimbabwe situation, if i left the country i would never see my first child, my ex-partner is in another relationship and have 2 children to her new partner.



]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 15:03:43 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124060-ex-foreign-national-prisoner-in-uk/ Indefinite Application Refused http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124054-indefinite-application-refused/ I try to contact the home-office through their general enquiry line on 3 different occasions, but told they 'll contact me.

Now after 8 months with no reply/contact whatsoever, I sought advice from the Citizen Advice B. Their advice is this normally takes time at times some 18months as they know.
The dilemma I faced was even though I wanted to pursue my Masters degree, I couldn't as my prospective school were demanding to see my visa. So here I was locked up.

Now I got a solicitor on writing to the home office, they claimed the did try to get to me but to no avail. That I dispute.
Now the home office are refusing on applying saying they thought I had completed my schooling and gone home, when apply for indefinete stay.

The reason was I had overstayed?

I'm confused and need help]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:20:09 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124054-indefinite-application-refused/ <![CDATA[The 'economic Bond']]> http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124051-the-economic-bond/

How might an applicant prove that they are financially supported by their family if they do not have or use a bank account. I can't seem to find any answers.


Thanks]]> Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:34:46 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124051-the-economic-bond/ I Am On A Refugee Status And Want To Bring My Partner To Be http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124036-i-am-on-a-refugee-status-and-want-to-bring-my-partner-to-be/

I AM POSTING THIS FOR MY FRIEND. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO IS ON A REFUGEE STATUS (SHE IS AN AFGHAN) SINCE SHE ARRIVED HERE IN THE UK ABOUT TEN YEARS AGO. SHE HAS A BLUE PASSPORT. SHE IS RECENTLY ENGAGED IN

PAKISTAN AND WILL BE TRAVELLING SHORTLY TO GET MARRIED. SHE BEEN TO A SOLICITOR TO ENQUIRE THAT WHAT SORT OF DOCUMENTS SHE NEEDS TO PRESENT TO THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION IN PAKISTAN WHEN SHE APPLY

FOR HER PARTNER ENTRY CLEARANCE. THE SOLICITOR INFORMED HER AS SHE IS ON A REFUGEE STATUS, SHE DONT NEED ANY FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS SUCH AS SALARY SLIPS, BANK ACCOUNTS OR TAX PAPER TO PRESENT AT THE BHC.



SHE HAD BEEN WORKING PREVIOUSLY AS A SELF EMPLOYED, BUT DUE TO SOME HEART CONDITIONS SHE WORKED ONLY LIMITTED HOURS BUT PAID HER TAX AS PER HER ENTITLEMENT. NOW SHE IS OUT OF WORK AND CLAIMING BENEFITS.



COULD SOME BODY PLEASE EXPLAIN IF THE ABOVE TEXT IS CORRECT WITH REGARD TO THE REFUGEE STATUS AND THE FINANCES ETC WHEN SHE APPLY FOR HER PARTNER ENTRY CLEARANCE.



SHE WOULD BE HAPPY TO KNOW WHAT OTHER DOCUMENTATIONS SHE NEED WHEN SHE APPLY FOR HER PARTNER.


MANY THANKS]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:44:53 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124036-i-am-on-a-refugee-status-and-want-to-bring-my-partner-to-be/ Cert Of Entitlement To The Right Of Abode http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124030-cert-of-entitlement-to-the-right-of-abode/ I'm Australian. have a cert of entitlement to the right of abode (x-husband British). have been in uk 4 years 7 months and want to apply for citizenship.
my australian passport expires 6 Jul 2011.
can you tell me the process I have to follow and costs involved.]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:22:52 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124030-cert-of-entitlement-to-the-right-of-abode/ Refusal To Grant Leave To Remain http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124029-refusal-to-grant-leave-to-remain/ Any help,pls!I got the letter which said that ,I got refusal to grant leave to remain,with no right og appeal. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:05:09 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124029-refusal-to-grant-leave-to-remain/ Student Finance Application http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124019-student-finance-application/ any help is appreciated]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:11:11 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124019-student-finance-application/ <![CDATA[Flr(O) Under Article 8,what's The Fee?]]> http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124018-flro-under-article-8whats-the-fee/ Thanx]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:07:21 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/124018-flro-under-article-8whats-the-fee/ Appeal And Re-Apply http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123993-appeal-and-re-apply/

The IO claimed she had provided not original documentation to prove she was studying at university. This was not true as there was an original letter from the dean of students saying she was.


The IO claimed that she was Kenyan twice while she is actually Tanzanian.


We would like to appeal on these points as well as re-apply at the same time.

What do you think?


thanks]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:42:51 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123993-appeal-and-re-apply/ Visit A Sibling In Hong Kong http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123884-visit-a-sibling-in-hong-kong/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:30:34 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123884-visit-a-sibling-in-hong-kong/ Partner Refused Visit Visa http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123880-partner-refused-visit-visa/
What can she do to prove that she has financial/economic support and bonds in her country with out bank details. Some immigration consultants have suggested getting a 3rd party to write that they know she is supported by her family or for her uncle to swear before a judge that he supports her.

What do you think?

Thank you


Josh]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:00:05 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123880-partner-refused-visit-visa/ Partner Refused Visit Visa Today http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123837-partner-refused-visit-visa-today/
In addition the IO refered to her a Kenyan twice and claimed that she had not stated that she 'was currently studying at her university'. This is also untrue, she did say so.

What can she do to prove that she has financial/economic support and bonds in her country with out bank details. Can she reapply with just the new details and a cover letter or do we need to include everything again.


Thank you


Josh]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:23:45 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123837-partner-refused-visit-visa-today/ Do I Need Icfn Before I Travel? http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123835-do-i-need-icfn-before-i-travel/ I am applying for ILR under the spouse category. Please could you advise if need to have received my ICFN before I travel out of country, or should the visa sticker in the passport suffice?
Thanks!]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:03:39 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123835-do-i-need-icfn-before-i-travel/ Asylum Failings Damage Lives, Says Immigration Watchdog http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123817-asylum-failings-damage-lives-says-immigration-watchdog/ http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2010/feb/09/uk-asylum-agency-report
took a man 8 years to recieve his status this is worrying.]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:57:45 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123817-asylum-failings-damage-lives-says-immigration-watchdog/ When to travel http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123811-when-to-travel/ When a visa is issued, the accompanying document states that you should travel to the UK as soon as possible. Does anyone know if there is a set number of days that you must travel within or is it not clear. I have heard 7 days, 14 days or 28 days from the date of issue but I was wondering if anyone knew with any confirmation? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:48:16 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123811-when-to-travel/ Form Ukm - Registration As A British Citizen By Person Born Before 1983 To British Mother http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123782-form-ukm-registration-as-a-british-citizen-by-person-born-before-1983-to-british-mother/
Did you send in original docs (passport, birth certificate, mother's birth certificate)? How long did the process take?]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:45:08 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123782-form-ukm-registration-as-a-british-citizen-by-person-born-before-1983-to-british-mother/ Legal Representatives For Same-Day Service Sheffield Peo http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123762-legal-representatives-for-same-day-service-sheffield-peo/
Thanks!]]> Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:25:31 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123762-legal-representatives-for-same-day-service-sheffield-peo/ Same Question Pls Is It Posiible http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123722-same-question-pls-is-it-posiible/ My husband regular everymonth is going to report to report himself .He is not allowed to work but we are not asilium,not legasy.We did apply about Ecaa agrement and refused but my husband reported all the time.Some people told us we can apply he and me to permission to work from Report centre?
If its true how can we do that?
Pls if anyone have a knowlidge Can share with us kindly reguest from my side.
Aladdin and Family
]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:45:03 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123722-same-question-pls-is-it-posiible/ Can I Apply To Permission To Work From Report Centre http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123715-can-i-apply-to-permission-to-work-from-report-centre/ My husband regular everymonth is going to report to report himself .He is not allowed to work but we are not asilium,not legasy.We did apply about Ecaa agrement and refused but my husband reported all the time.Some people told us we can apply he and me to permission to work from Report centre?
If its true how can we do that?
Pls if anyone have a knowlidge Can share with us kindly reguest from my side.
Aladdin and Family]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:08:09 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123715-can-i-apply-to-permission-to-work-from-report-centre/ Form Ukm -- British Citizenship Via Mother http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123709-form-ukm-british-citizenship-via-mother/
Could one of the agents who frequent this site possibly comment on this requirement and maybe a way around it?]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:13:04 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123709-form-ukm-british-citizenship-via-mother/ Some Residency Questions http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123705-some-residency-questions/
1. If i have an EU citizenship, can i become a UK resident instantly?
2. If i study for 3 years as a student without an EU citizenship, do i become a resident?
3. What are the residency limitations?

Thanks.]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:14:30 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123705-some-residency-questions/ Applying With Expired Passport - Need Help http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123690-applying-with-expired-passport-need-help/
My problem is the following. Both my visa and passport are expired now, and I've applied for EEA2 visa recently but my documents where sent back to me for the reason that I didn't provide vaild passport. The problem is that I can't get a valid one as in order to do that I need to go to my home country. And if I do that, I won't be able to get back as I still haven't got any visa. So the only option for me was to get the visa first and then get back to home and change my passport. And I described everything in detail on a separate sheet when was sending my application. And they still didn't accept my application, giving quite formal reply: 'Please provide valid passport or ID card'.

I am at a stalemate now, don't really know what to do next.
Would appreciate any help, thanks!

P.S. I've got valid Uk Provisional License. Can it be considered as ID card?]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:36:42 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123690-applying-with-expired-passport-need-help/ Entry Clearance After Denied Work Visas http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123669-entry-clearance-after-denied-work-visas/
I would still like to spend some time in the UK however, as I have friends there and as mentioned my partner is working there for 6 months also. I am really, really worried that when I get to the border they will refuse me entry because they suspect me of trying to work. I would much rather spend even just a month in the UK and have to return home than not get in at all.. Does anyone know what I can do to show this to them so they aren't suspicious of me?? I can understand that with these two failed visa attempts they might be.

Would I need a letter from my university stating that I only have 6 months left of my degree.. I am applying for a loan maybe that would help to show I will have funds.. an email from my parents stating they will assist me financially?? Please help, the Australian government website (DFAT) also issued advice to all travellers that the British Border agency are very strict and that I may have to return home to Australia if they suspect me. I would be completely devastated if this happened.... Any advice or anyone who knows how this might play out??]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:33:31 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123669-entry-clearance-after-denied-work-visas/ Can I Go Back To The Uk As A Returning Resident http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123652-can-i-go-back-to-the-uk-as-a-returning-resident/
I got my ILR in 2001 and left the UK in June 2002 to come back to South Africa to look after my brother after my parents both died, my husband has been back in the UK for 7 months now and we would like to go back to stay there can I go back as a returning resident and if so what documents do I need. My daughter and still have my ILR letter and the stamp in our passport. It is difficult to get information from the Visa Agency in South Africa can someone please help me I am at my wits end and don't want to reapply for a settlement visa if I don't have to as it is very expensive.]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:00:53 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123652-can-i-go-back-to-the-uk-as-a-returning-resident/ Child Passport http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123615-child-passport/ hi, my friend who is pakistani national had a child a few months back and has been divorced to the father who is a british national. She wanted to apply for a british passport for the child, will she be able to without the father of the childs passport details. And is it illegal
to use his passport details without his knowledge and permission. also is there a way to make a british passport without his details. if the farther of the child finds out can he start criminal proceedings against her because of a messy break up of the marriage they are not on talking terms. ]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:57:48 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123615-child-passport/ Child Registration http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123594-child-registration/ hello, I would like to ask if it would be possible to register the birth of a child by a British citizen and an overstayer, and if yes how? thanks so much to any advices. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:13:38 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123594-child-registration/ Indian Passport With Ilr Given For Renual http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123570-indian-passport-with-ilr-given-for-renual/ hi there can somebody pls help i want to renew my son indian passport with ilr stamp on it. my son is 6 yrs old. can someone pls let me know what are the procedures for doing it. do i need anything else apart from his passport, photographs and the application form. your rply to this would be highly appreciated. thanx. Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:57:58 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123570-indian-passport-with-ilr-given-for-renual/ <![CDATA[Haven't Got Passport For 2Years.]]> http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123542-havent-got-passport-for-2years/ I haven't got passport for 2years and half. it was student visa extend.
Next march will be 10 years staying.
without passport and status is very harsh and difficult to do something.

question are

1 Am i iiiegal?

2 I am trying to contact them and ask "what happen to my visa"?
Is it good Idea to contact them? or wait more to be 10 years.

Thanks]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:48:14 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123542-havent-got-passport-for-2years/ Visitors Visa http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123521-visitors-visa/



It’s been a while I have been on here just have been busy with work and stuff. I do pop in but just read no response.



Anyway, I wanted to invite my friend and my god daughter to the UK for the summer holidays but was uncertain as to what she or I need to include in the application as supporting documents. I have done a search but nothing has come up on inviting a friend just spouse/fiancée.



Your advice will be much appreciated.



Thanks



Mrs C.XX



PS.. WAS NOT SURE WHERE TO PUT THIS POST

]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:10:46 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123521-visitors-visa/ Help Please http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123490-help-please/
Dont know how to start but i"ll would like if someone can advice me, Acutally my father died in the UK during a business trip in the year 1997, Can i get some benifit of this to get UK citizenship?

Let me know please.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:52:21 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123490-help-please/ How Many Blank Page On The Passport For A Visa http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123480-how-many-blank-page-on-the-passport-for-a-visa/
I will be applying for a UK visa and I was planning to change my passport before application. Unfortunately HO changed my application date and I dont have time to renew my passport. I have blank pages which has a visa on the other side of the page, can they issue visa on these pages?

Many thanks,

Tata]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:45:28 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123480-how-many-blank-page-on-the-passport-for-a-visa/ Help What Do I Do? http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123424-help-what-do-i-do/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:43:41 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123424-help-what-do-i-do/ Need Help! http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123413-need-help/
I apologise if this is the wrong forum to discuss this. I have looked at several Immigration Solicitors and Advisors in my area and I am even more confused. I really don't know who I should go for. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with either of these in the North East area of England? Your help would be greatly appreciated as I know how much a Solicitor can differ, even if they have been registered. I have a big issue to deal with and I don't want to be bouncing around from place to place. I need to get help once and for all. I hope someone has had good experience in this area.

Thanks for reading and look forward to replies. :)]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:25:04 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123413-need-help/ What Made You To Stay In Uk? http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123372-what-made-you-to-stay-in-uk/ What made you to stay in UK?



I just thought that it will be very interesting to share our stories here. Why we came to UK? What make us to stay in UK? What we got and what we have lost while staying in UK?

Here is my little story.



Why I came to UK?

The purpose of mine to come to UK was only to study and then go back with a recognised qualification and served country Pakistan with proud. While I was studying then I found it very boring to do only study and no social activities, so I decided to find a part time job and found a job in national express railway as a penalty fare authorised collector. Which was a turning point of my life?

What make me to stay?

While I was on my duty, I met a girl and never knew that she will be becoming my life partner. It was cheeky though chatting with girls during duty and got paid for it. I still remember the date I met my partner which was 17th march 2006, 09:42pm, therefore number 17 is my lucky number. At the end I got married and now living with my lovely life partner and my little angel daughter.

What I got while I am in UK?

Yes it is very true that I got my wonderful family here in UK along with some other benefits that I did not have in my lovely country Pakistan. For example free NHS and standard of education.



What I have lost while I am in UK?

I was actually thinking on this one very seriously and I found a list of important things that I have lost since I am in UK.

1) The value and joys of my culture

2) The respect I had in my society as a teacher.

3) The strong bound with my relatives

4) The companionship of my sincere friends

5) The taste of my country food and the excitement of wait for certain festival.

6) The joy of four different seasons in a year specially summer in Swat.

7) The regular practice of my lovely religion Islam

8) The free time for others to be a part of their joy or sorrows.

9) Hospitality even for strangers

10) Respect for elders and respect from younger

And many other important things but I can not list it.



What is your story?

]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:34:41 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123372-what-made-you-to-stay-in-uk/ Reissue Of Naturalisation Document http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123370-reissue-of-naturalisation-document/

I do not even have the date of the document Posted Image just remember that it had been issued some time in 1987 - 1989. I left the UK in March 1990 and have lived in Hong Kong since.

Thanks in advance for your help Posted Image

JF1990

]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:17:17 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123370-reissue-of-naturalisation-document/ Phoned My Team Today http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123331-phoned-my-team-today/
thanks]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:41:04 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123331-phoned-my-team-today/ Coa http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123329-coa/ l applied for a COA on the 4th of nov 2009 bt am on legacy case got response on the 3rd of dec 2009 tho got the letter late on the 16th jan 2010 think it was due to the post .in the letter they asked loads of ?s to verify how genuine you are.l sent the back response on the 29th jan 2010,how long will it to get response Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:27:32 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123329-coa/ Re: Sponsoring A Visitors Visa http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123303-re-sponsoring-a-visitors-visa/
My first post on here and hoping to get some really good advice.
I am currently in my first year at University and not working, I attend university fulltime and still living with my parents.
I wanted to get my boyfriend here in the UK for a holiday. I was thinking about writing a invitation letter
the cons i believe are that:
I have 'indefinate leave to remain' and not a full British Citizen but a legal resisdent
I am not working but able to cope through student loan and bursary
I do not own or rent a property
Am i right and what are the chances of him getting a visa if i wrote a invitation letter for him?]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:12:13 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123303-re-sponsoring-a-visitors-visa/ Life In The Uk Test http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123282-life-in-the-uk-test/
Right, soon I'll be taking my life in the UK test and I was wondering if anyone here who has taken the test recently knows if the test questions will be based around the practice questions you get in the 200 question book?

If not, I'm going to have to read the life in the UK book, which I don't want to do. :P]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:55:34 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123282-life-in-the-uk-test/ Does An Apostille Have An Expiry Date http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123280-does-an-apostille-have-an-expiry-date/ Hi I want to know the expiry date for an apostille in UK and China? thanks Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:43:51 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123280-does-an-apostille-have-an-expiry-date/ Family Reunion http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123245-family-reunion/ Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:35:26 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123245-family-reunion/ House Inspection Report http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123220-house-inspection-report/ Me (indian passport), my husband (uk british citizen passport holder) and our 3years son (uk british citizen passport holder) are all moving to UK end of this year.
we are all currently in HK now.
The house in uk is owned by my husbands mother (uk british citizen passport holder).

Secondly my husband is 38 years permanent resident in HK with profitable business running well in HK. So can we all move to UK and he continue run his business in HK (while staying in UK most of the time) maybe travel back few times to HK to manage his business . ?

thanks
Simran]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:55:54 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123220-house-inspection-report/ Help! http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123140-help/ My question is about my brothers girlfriend, my brother is a biritish citizen by descent, she is an overstayer, only a few weeks ago she decided to close her case, she entered UK as a work permit holder and had lost her job, she then hired a lawyer to appeal her case, and so it went on and on as she was passed on until to the higher court of justice, and then she closed her case for financial reasons, but by the time she closed her case she couldn't travel as she was 36 weeks pregnant, and could not afford to pay for the extension leave that she was enititled to until after the birth., she now has given birth and would like to know what to do next, my brother supports her and the baby but does not want to marry her. As he pays for everthing, including rent, would he be affected if she got caught before they save up enough money for her and the baby to go back from where she came from? Would the baby be entitled to have british citizenship? any advice would be great, thanks.]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:37:48 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123140-help/ Coa http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123124-coa/ Can anyone tell me the processing time for Certificate Of Approval

]]> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:00:19 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123124-coa/ Work Permit Dependent http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123111-work-permit-dependent/ CAN A DEPENDENT OF A WORKPERMIT HOLDER APPLY FOR ILR IN THEIR OWN RIGHT IF THE MAIN APPLICANT IS REFUSING? Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:48:03 +0000 http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/123111-work-permit-dependent/