i'm a student who has been living in the uk for 2 years
2006-09-25 04:27:41 · 18 answers · asked by myrlabelle 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
TRY GOING HOME !!!
2006-09-25 04:37:31 · answer #1 · answered by ALAN G 1 · 2⤊ 3⤋
As a student, you cannot apply or obtain Unlimited leave to remain in the UK. Students get a visa status giving them "Limited leave to remain". What this means is that once you have completed what ever you came to the UK to do, then you must return to your country of origin.
However, if you get a work permit and work in the UK for 5 years, then YES, you will be eligible to get Unlimited Leave to Remain in the UK. For you to get a work permit, your employer must apply for one on your behalf.
UK immigration laws have undergone drastic changes in the past year. Even I am trying to understand the new regulations. If in doubt, seek legal advice.
2006-09-25 04:59:38 · answer #2 · answered by Mr curious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whilst many of the above people above are right it really does depend where you come from. You do have to have worked in this country rather than be a student but it isn't always for 5 years. If you are a resident of somewhere such as Latvia you only need to work for a period of one year before you can stay for good. I believe this applies to other EU states as well.
Checkout this site for more info http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/
2006-09-25 23:18:09 · answer #3 · answered by time_crawler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pauper Prince is practically perfect. in case you want to settle contained in the united kingdom after marriage, you should assert so on your software for a certificate of approval. in case you do not and then note for an extension of stay afterwards, you run the prospect of having your visa revoked for mendacity. the similar old extension of stay allowed for someone married to an important different who's settled contained in the united kingdom is two years, no longer 5, and if you're nevertheless at the same time after that you'll note for ILR. only the existence contained in the united kingdom try is critical at that aspect as you want with the intention for example competence contained in the English language with the intention to do the try besides! you've not conventional one yet another very lengthy, although - in case you note for a certificate of approval, anticipate to be wondered heavily.
2016-11-23 20:41:32 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can apply for permanent residence. To do that, you need to be in full legal employment for 5 years. Find a job, and get the employer to apply for a full work permit for you. He/she will need to justify why he/she has chosen to employ a non-UK national, and show that he/she has openly advertised for the post. Once that application is approved, you need to apply for a visa (or a limited leave to remain) for the duration of the work permit within 6 months. Your visa will be tied to the work permit that you have - meaning that if you change jobs for any reason, you will need to go through the whole process all over again. Keep with the legal employment for 5 years, keep all your P60s and wage slips for evidence that you've paid taxes, and you can apply for permanent residence.
Look up the Home Office website for more info - http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk
2006-09-25 04:30:21 · answer #5 · answered by k² 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I wish I could answer your question directly, but if you go to http://www.getmycountryback.com you should find any information you might need about residency and citizenship and that kind of thing ;*P
2006-09-25 05:39:07 · answer #6 · answered by getmycountryback 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
twokay75 is exactly right. Your best bet would be to marry a local - everything else is virtually impossible for you.
2006-09-26 22:03:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
be satisfied with 2 years now time to go home
2006-09-25 08:08:00 · answer #8 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
How about go back to whereve you came from, and STAY THERE!
But if your French or American, I suppose you can stay!
2006-09-27 07:56:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
apply for permanent residence
2006-09-25 04:35:03 · answer #10 · answered by wagbietjie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you want to stay?
Get out now while you can.
2006-09-26 04:18:10 · answer #11 · answered by deadly 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋