Did you try telling UKV&I about his (almost legal) working between 1999 and 2013? Many illegal entrants are allowed to work, but with the permission of UKV&I. Did you seek one? ok, I see the problem. No he didn't seek for a working permission, as he's never been told about this option (even by his ...

yes, that's the same the HO told us in the letter yesterday.

so you would advise not to try to reconsider the case? As I said I will have to talk to the accountant about the "loophole". We really don't want to give up that easy after 16years.... if there is just a small chance for him.

Was he ever granted Asylum and if so, when? When did he start 'working' as self employed? Which loophole is it that you are referring to? There is a loophole which allowed him to work (almost) legally. Also, you are not able to appeal a citizenship refusal. You can ask for a reconsideration though ...

Hi there, we just received yesterday 1 good and 1 bad letter from the HO. The bad news first: my husband's application has been refused and the letter ended with a sentence that told him our daughter's application was successful. Which was the good news. The other letter brought the certificate for ...