In april this year, i would have completed 4 years as an unmarried partner of a person present and settled here. (me Asian, my partner french, residing in the UK). The letter states that i should be eligible for indefinite leave to remain (permanant residence) in April. However, i have heard that the rules have changed for work permit holders, and that instead of 4, they have to now wait for 5 years before applying for PR. Does this also apply to my category ? i am really confused and cannot understand the website material. Please help ...
2007-01-08 06:19:01 · 6 answers · asked by Nirmala 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
If as you say your visa was issued as the fiancee/unmarried partner of a UK resident then you actually only have to be in the UK two years to qualify (see form Set M at the governments website http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/6353/11406/formsetm0606.pdf ). If you came for another reason on your original visa, e.g. student, work then there are other rules.
The form Set M is fairly straight forward and should be no problem to fill out. It must be filed before your visa expires. Best of luck!
2007-01-09 10:56:05 · answer #1 · answered by sepowens1968 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry, but I don't know the answer to this one. I would suggest you go to a Law Centre or Citizen Advice Bureau to check this out. Good Luck!
2016-05-23 11:25:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can contact either Home office, or Imigration & Natioanality Directorate at www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk . Therefore I 'd like to inform you that when a law changes it applys to ALL, which means also to you. But to be more sure contact them. Good Luck
2007-01-08 08:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by Billy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact immigration solicitors and ask them
But do not go on your own in Croydon, I mean without a legal representative
2007-01-08 07:15:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am engaged to a girl from Russia and we found that the immigration advisory service is the best place for answers
2007-01-08 06:37:06 · answer #5 · answered by rwclarke357 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, sorry I dont know the answer to this, but I am sure you can call someone and ask??
Good luck with it all, hope you are both happy here :)
2007-01-08 06:24:54 · answer #6 · answered by Steve @ TPG 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋