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Hi

I was Refused my Dependent VISA(partner UK passport holder) in 2011 and then appealed and was granted VISA in Jan 2012 up to 23rd march 2014 ..

I came to UK in Jan 2012 , am I eligible to apply for PR in Jan 2014 when I Complete my 2 years term (never left UK mean while) ? Or do I need to wait until 23rd March 2014 ?

I am planning to apply through same day VISA , I know the fee is not refundable if Rejected , so was bit worried whether my Past Appeal has any impact in my new application as well ?

Thanks in advance, help is much appreciated .

Bobby

I am in almost the same situation with you. I have a conviction from january 2011 as i was living and working in the UK illegally. i have since gone back home to apply for an entry visa which was granted post appeal, so i am now due to apply for ILR next month.

I want to apply for same day service also at a PEO, but don't know if my conviction constitutes "poor immigration history".

I hope someone can help us with this soon!!!

ct100 wrote:Hi

I was Refused my Dependent VISA(partner UK passport holder) in 2011 and then appealed and was granted VISA in Jan 2012 up to 23rd march 2014 ..

I came to UK in Jan 2012 , am I eligible to apply for PR in Jan 2014 when I Complete my 2 years term (never left UK mean while) ? Or do I need to wait until 23rd March 2014 ?

I am planning to apply through same day VISA , I know the fee is not refundable if Rejected , so was bit worried whether my Past Appeal has any impact in my new application as well ?

Thanks in advance, help is much appreciated .

Bobby

Hi ct100,

I have just managed to contact UKBA at Croydon over the phone. They informed me that i have got a valid visa to be in the UK, so i can apply at a PEO. However, the issue that can arise, is that they may want to look into my conviction ( i assume that your appeal shouldn't be a problem).

So if they feel that they need to, that obviously delays my application a little longer.

The question is, do i take the risk and apply, knowing that same day could become 1month?

With yours, it obviously depends on the reason why you were refused at first!!

I hope this little explanation helps.

Hi Jozy

Thanks for your Reply , your information is very valuable , yes I am in same situation , I was unaware that I over stayed (long story) but finally got my VISA in Jan 2012 after appeal .

So will give a try and see how it works, Can i apply in January after completing 2 years of my Stay ? or have to wait end of march when my VISA expires ? any idea on this ?

Thanks in advance

Hi,

As far as I know you can apply for ILR after you finish qualifying period and you don't need to wait until your visa expires. I had to go for second extension because I was outside UK more than 6 months in the first year. I have applied for ILR on 12th dec and it is approved even though I have visa valid until aug 2015 as I have finished my 5yrs qualifying period last month. Hope this helps.