Yeah thanks I thought that would be the case

Hi all, I recently got granted my ILR (August 2012) after an initial refusal in November 2011 due to excess absences. Through representation I had asked the case worker to reconsider his decision based on compassionate grounds and article 8 which he did and accepted. I am now thinking ahead about ...

Thanks everyone! Very happy days.

Wpilr with regards to naturalization next year I will prob have a problem with regards to absences over the last 5 years, not sure if discretion can be exercised... but I guess I will cross that bridge when I get there.

After my initial refusal back last November 2011, I have now been granted ILR under compassionate grounds and Article 8, via a reconsideration. I had consulted a lawyer about my refusal, and she was confident that as I had good compassionate grounds for my absences exceeding 18 months and I had ...

I understand that all that, but as long as the UKBA have a history of accommodating such request for reconsideration on compassionate grounds I will must certainly try. That is why I was asking if anybody has had any experience on this and any advice on how to go about it? I also read on one of ...

Hi I was refused ILR (10 year residence) last Oct 2011 as I had more than 18 months worth of absences, 26 to be exact. I met all the other criteria. A big reason for this was between 2007-2010 I was spending 4 months a year (12.5 months in total) in Paris to take care of my mother who was ...

Oh ok. Thanks for the prompt reply.

If one receives a biometric letter of application does that mean their ILR application has been approved?

The reason I ask is why bother to get the biometric details taken when your application is destined to be rejected?

Hi I have recently been refused Indefinite leave to remain on the grounds that I have broken the period of 10 year continous residence. I have spent over the 18 months out of the UK over my 10 year stay in the UK (from August 2001- August 2011) with my absences totalling 24.6 months. I met all other ...

Hi I have recently been refused Indefinite leave to remain on the grounds that I have broken the period of 10 year continous residence. I have spent over the maximum 18 months out of the UK over my 10 years (from August 2001- August 2011) with my absences totalling 24.6 months. I met all other ...

Very. I am so depressed thinking about having to leave next year. Anything I can do to reverse this decision?

It is rather unfair but thanks and good luck to you too.

Hi I have recently been refused Indefinite leave to remain on the grounds that I have broken the period of 10 year continous residence. I have spent over the 18 months out of the UK over my 10 year stay in the UK (from August 2001- August 2011) with my absences totalling 24.6 months. I met all other ...