Comments on: Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill could become Law next week

By: Ali

Ali — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 21:01:46 +0000

Hi,

I came to UK in sept 2006 on a work permit and transferred over to Tier 1 General in July 2008. I will completed my 5 years in the UK in Sept 2011.

Would i be able to apply for ILR and than onto Citizenship or would i have to go through the temporary citizenship route.

By: Charles Kelly

Charles Kelly — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:37:35 +0000

You should take professional advice on this matter as it can be a difficult area. Your work permit may in the name of your former employer depending on how the business was taken over.

By: mrs koshy

mrs koshy — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 20:51:54 +0000

Sir i came to UK ON 14 TH OF sept 2006,working as a senior carer with the same employer till now.But my company will be taking over by an other employer soon.what should i do?should i change my work permit or just inform to the home office?what is going to happen TO ME after 5 years ,which is on 14 th of SEPT 2011?CAN I APPLY FOR ILR?

By: agnes pamintuan-calica

agnes pamintuan-calica — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:16:00 +0000

Hi, i am a work permit holder. I came here on NOv. 2005, my visa expires May of 2008. I resigned on my first employer last Feb. 2008. I was a victim of fraud, in the name of Angelique Blin she promised to work for my visa but no work has been done. I stopped working from June to Sept. of 2008. I applied for a new work permit with the help of solicitor, and I was given another 5 years which is until 2013. I had the visa last Nov. 2008. I have 6-7 months gap , when is the best time to apply for my ILR. Thank you very much

By: Charles Kelly

Charles Kelly — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:23:50 +0000

You should read the UKBA website and/or take advice before applying for ILR next year. See new governments proposals: UK Government to Scrap Earned Citizenship

By: mery ann danan

mery ann danan — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:55:45 +0000

hi. mr. kelly just ask i arrived in england july 2006 as work permit holder and stayed in 1 company only and still got it,my work permit expired jully 2011 exactly 5 years in these country. my question is am i affected to these new law matters? when shall i need to apply my indefinit leave to remain? am worried.thanks for your help

By: Jeccy

Jeccy — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:46:17 +0000

Hi Mr Kelly ,
I am Philippine national, came to the UK in November 2009 as the wife of Mr J. I was granted 24 months leave to remain which will come to an end in November 2011. Mr J has been beating me and I have taken refuge in Northampton Womens’ Aid. Advise me as to whether I would be granted indefinite leave to remain.

By: Ravi

Ravi — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:28:17 +0000

Hi,
I came to UK on May2006 on Work Permit. My visa was valid till 31dec2006. I went back to india on 24th Nov2006. Got my Work permit again stamped on march 2007 and reached uk on 15th March 2007 & staying in uk ever since. I got my Tier1 general stamped on may 2009.
I am planning to apply for ILR on May 2011.
1. Will this gap in visa and abscence from uk will effect me adversly?
2. If yes, would i be able to apply for ILR on March 2012 or because of earned citizenship rules, my minimum tenure in UK should be 8years?

By: ryan

ryan — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:43:57 +0000

Sorry I meant nov 2010

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:42:31 +0000

I have right to abode. If I apply for citizenship by Nov 2011 will I fall under the old rules? Thanx