http://hsmp-letter.hsmpuk.info Sat, 10 Jul 2010 12:53:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Free Life in the UK Test Questions, Answers, Study guides and Advice at Life in the UK Test The following are the application types in which you can apply for indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom. If your visa category is not included in the list, you will ... http://hsmp-letter.hsmpuk.info/2008/10/12/your-guide-to-your-application-for-permanent-residence-in-the-uk/ In the case that you have applied for a Tier 1 visa and have been refused, you can opt to submit an appeal within 28 days from the issuance of the refusal notice. If you are applying from within the United Kingdom, you have a statutory right of appeal and ... http://hsmp-letter.hsmpuk.info/2008/10/11/what-to-do-if-your-application-for-a-general-tier-1-uk-visa-has-been-refused/ When applying for a Tier 1 visa to the United Kingdom, make sure to complete the supporting documents that are needed for the application process. Failure to comply with the requirements may result into your application for a Tier 1 visa being refused, on the grounds that you have sent ... http://hsmp-letter.hsmpuk.info/2008/10/10/what-supporting-documents-are-needed-for-a-tier-1-general-uk-visa/ If you have been refused indefinite leave to remain in the UK, you may always appeal based on the following grounds: The decision is unlawful due to discrimination by public authorities, which is against the Race Relations Act of 1976. The decision violates Section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and ... http://hsmp-letter.hsmpuk.info/2008/10/09/making-an-appeal-for-permanent-residence-in-the-uk/ Different rules apply on the processing of applications for/by dependants of Tier 1 visa applicants and dependants of those who already hold one. In all cases though, the following are considered as qualified dependants and may be given entry clearance or permission to stay (leave to remain) by the UK ... http://hsmp-letter.hsmpuk.info/2008/10/08/how-to-process-applications-by-dependants-of-tier-1-general-uk-visa-applicants/ After you have ascertained that you are eligible to work in the United Kingdom as a highly skilled worker under the Tier 1 visa, here is how you can fill out the application form depending on your immigration status and your current location: If you are applying from outside the United ... http://hsmp-letter.hsmpuk.info/2008/10/07/how-to-fill-out-the-tier-1-general-uk-visa-for-highly-skilled-workers/ There are certain requirements that you will need to meet before you can be granted indefinite leave to remain which are all indicated in the immigration rules: The applicant must not fall for refusal under the general grounds for refusal, and must not be an illegal entrant. The applicant must have spent ... http://hsmp-letter.hsmpuk.info/2008/10/06/how-to-apply-for-indefinite-leave-to-remain-with-a-tier-1-general-uk-visa/ Fees included in the application for a Tier 1 visa vary depending on where you are applying from: If you are applying from within the United Kingdom, the application costs GBP 750. This fee also applies if you are applying for an extension within the highly skilled worker category under the ... http://hsmp-letter.hsmpuk.info/2008/10/05/how-much-you-should-expect-to-pay-when-applying-for-a-tier-1-general-uk-visa/ For a worker to be considered as eligible for the general Tier 1 visa for highly skilled workers, that worker need to meet some qualifications in the form of accumulated points. This is because a point system is in place that will screen out those who are qualified and those ... http://hsmp-letter.hsmpuk.info/2008/10/05/are-you-eligible-for-general-tier-1-visa-for-highly-skilled-workers/ Individuals over 18 who have been living in the United Kingdom for at least the last five years (three years if you are married to a British citizen or are a civil partner of one) may apply for British citizenship through naturalization. You may also apply for British citizenship if ... http://hsmp-letter.hsmpuk.info/2008/10/05/acquiring-british-citizenship-through-naturalisation/