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Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2019 11:38 am
Hi Everyone
I am new to this forum, hope everyone is doing well.
I am facing dilemma with moving back to the UK as I am not sure what approach should I consider.
My husband and I lived in the UK from 2001 until 2009. It started from student visa (obtained doctorate) and then worked for a few years with finally getting an ILR. Whereas I worked for a few years on dependent visa, obtained my master's degree and eventually got an ILR as well. My husband predominantly worked in aerospace area mainly defence catering to big names in the similar field. He had also been given security clearance during work visa years.
Because of family issues we moved back to India. We went through some complex situations over the years and hence failed to return to the UK.
Now after ten years we are thinking of going back however since our ILR is no longer active we are not sure what route to take. My husband and I can arrange references from previous employer/s as well as from academia.
I was wondering if there is a way we can apply to reactivate the ILR or else apply for immigration. Going through work visa is more tedious and time-consuming.
I would highly appreciate inputs from experts as to what can be done. Many thanks for reading my lengthy request post.
Kind regards
Geena
I am new to this forum, hope everyone is doing well.
I am facing dilemma with moving back to the UK as I am not sure what approach should I consider.
My husband and I lived in the UK from 2001 until 2009. It started from student visa (obtained doctorate) and then worked for a few years with finally getting an ILR. Whereas I worked for a few years on dependent visa, obtained my master's degree and eventually got an ILR as well. My husband predominantly worked in aerospace area mainly defence catering to big names in the similar field. He had also been given security clearance during work visa years.
Because of family issues we moved back to India. We went through some complex situations over the years and hence failed to return to the UK.
Now after ten years we are thinking of going back however since our ILR is no longer active we are not sure what route to take. My husband and I can arrange references from previous employer/s as well as from academia.
I was wondering if there is a way we can apply to reactivate the ILR or else apply for immigration. Going through work visa is more tedious and time-consuming.
I would highly appreciate inputs from experts as to what can be done. Many thanks for reading my lengthy request post.
Kind regards
Geena