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chewy22

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In Topic: Settlement Visa Extention In The Uk + Ilr Advice

2012-02-21 01:59:37

View Post7by7, on 2012-01-14 14:54:32, said:

Chewy, I haven't seen an ILR endorsement since my wife got hers 10 years ago, and I'm sure they've changed since then. I'm also sure that it wont say "Resident Permit."

Maybe there's some misunderstanding here and she has not got ILR but residence under the EEA regulations; what nationality is her husband?

If she has indeed been granted ILR then she must have either:
Satisfied the KOL requirement; unless she is exempt there is no way of obtaining ILR without doing so.
or
Obtained false documents to show that she has satisfied KOL and so obtained ILR through deception.

If you suspect the latter, it is up to you what action you take.

    I know it’s a bit of a pain to bring this thread up again but it has taken a new twist.
The visa my wife friend got did indeed say resident permit but underneath it says “limited leave to remain” with an expiry date of Jan 2015 they got the visa Jan 2012 so looks like I was correct and they only got an extension for 3 years and not ILR How do I know?  Well he came to me in a panic today. So it looks like they will have to start the process again and do it the correct way.

Be warned of these colleges promising false hope and taking £450 of your cash for a document that does not fit the requirements.

I had a closer look at my wife ILR visa and it clearly states Permanent indefinite leave to remain with no expiry date it does look the same as theirs but the wording is different on the bottom

In Topic: Settlement Visa Extention In The Uk + Ilr Advice

2012-01-21 03:11:06

View Postkennkate, on 2012-01-21 03:03:39, said:

Congratulations Chewy.

I remember you from 2+ years ago when we were Waiting for FLR.
Were did that time go i am sure it was only last week
My wife got ILR in Sept so all is well

Married 4 years Tommorow So might just treat her to a new Iron ( if I do I doubt we will make it to 5 Years )

I remember you Ken.. Does my wife still hold the record for longest wait for a settlement visa???

In Topic: Settlement Visa Extention In The Uk + Ilr Advice

2012-01-21 02:38:18

We got the visa today with RESEDENT PERMIT on the inside. Posted Image
I don’t wish to report the above as I think it would be bad karma; just think it is very wrong how they got it. Even found out her husband didn’t even send in his passport when it clearly states you have to unless you don’t posses one?

Not sure the UKBA are doing the job properly and just taking the money,

On a lighter note the UKBA sent with our paperwork someone’s letter that was addressed to a solicitor so I now have their details.Posted Image

In Topic: Settlement Visa Extention In The Uk + Ilr Advice

2012-01-18 03:24:38

we are still waiting, our application was received on the 12th October we are now at the end of week 14.

In Topic: Settlement Visa Extention In The Uk + Ilr Advice

2012-01-14 01:34:52

View Post7by7, on 2011-08-16 22:44:22, said:

View Postchewy22, on 2011-08-16 00:33:24, said:

Today I have seen the cert and it is an E1 test pass. He now believes this is enough to use for the ILR application is he right. I have read the UKBA site and it's not clear. I thought she would need to progress from level 1 to level 3.

From
ESOL course in English with citizenship

Quote

A 'relevant ESOL qualification' is
  • an ESOL qualification in speaking and listening at Entry 1, Entry 2 or Entry 3 level approved by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual); or
  • one National Qualifications Unit in ESOL at Access 2, Access 3 or Intermediate 1 level approved by the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
'Approved awarding bodies' in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are:

  • Ascentis (formerly Open College of the Northwest)
  • Cambridge ESOL
  • City & Guilds (Pitmans)
  • Edexcel
  • Education Development International (EDI)
  • English Speaking Board (International) Limited
  • National Open College Network
  • Trinity College London
In Scotland, the only approved awarding body is the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
So, if by 'E1' he means 'Entry 1' then he may be right, but only if the awarding body is on the above list and the course she attended prior to taking the exam was provided by an accredited college and included citizenship materials; she will need confirmation of this from the course provider.

See Question 5.3 and associated note 2 of
form SET(M) as well as section 22 of the SET(M) guidance notes, especially 22M


Just got an update on my wife friend who used the white chapel college to obtain a certificate and then applied for ILR, see previous post, She got her passport back this week with a “Resident stamp” on the inside. Does she now have ILR? If so they have got around the rules too obtain it.

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