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Hi Friends ,

I'm planning to apply for ILR at PEO under HSMP JR (April 2006 - November 2006 )

I'm keen to know if it would be better to apply by myself or send a representation through an immigration solicitor .

Some suggested that going by self will give an oppurtunity for us to clarify if the case worker needs any clarification .

Some suggest that sending it through solicitor would be better .Case worker ring the solicitor if they need any calrifications .

Experinced and Senior guys , Please advise .

I know there is no straight answer but i would like to know openions of all members of the group .

Please take couple of mins and express your openions

Thanks in Advance,
Suresh

No comments on whether you need to use a solicitor or not, but my opinion which one to use (if you do decide to use one).

If you have any dependant(s) in UK then ask him / her one question - "Are my dependants eligible for settlement at the same time?". If the answer he/she gives you is "no", then look for another solicitor!

sushdmehta wrote:No comments on whether you need to use a solicitor or not, but my opinion which one to use (if you do decide to use one).

If you have any dependant(s) in UK then ask him / her one question - "Are my dependants eligible for settlement at the same time?". If the answer he/she gives you is "no", then look for another solicitor!

Sush Great advice. Many solicitors/representative are not that conversant with the intricate details of JR cases. A good check.

sushdmehta wrote:No comments on whether you need to use a solicitor or not, but my opinion which one to use (if you do decide to use one).

If you have any dependant(s) in UK then ask him / her one question - "Are my dependants eligible for settlement at the same time?". If the answer he/she gives you is "no", then look for another solicitor!

Thanks sushdmehta . I know a solicitor who is very efficient and he mentioned that Dependants are eligible to apply along with me irrespective of their time in the UK . I'm keen to know openions about if using a solicitor is
1 .'better'

or

2. 'Does not make any difference'

or

3. ' causes unnecessary complications'

If you have a straightforward case and all required evidence, then this process is just about filling a form and getting it done - there is nothing more a solicitor can do to increase your chances of being successful

If, however, you have a complicated case, missing documentation or have troubles filling the form and not sure what to do or just feel a lot more confident having a helping hand and legal advice, then go through a solicitor.

All the best
KP