ILR information needed

[marley2005]

hi everyone,
I am an Algerian on Spouse visa in the UK, my question is I had my visa issued the 21st of Nov 2005 , I came to the uk on the 23rd of Dec , it is nearly a month , would this month be a problem when applyign for ILR , do I have to apply for an extension for one month or it would be soncidered as being out of the uk and counted wiht the 90 days that i am allowed to be away from the uk.

please advise

[John]

Not sure where you got the 90 days from?

However, if you apply for your ILR by post, and apply shortly before the expiry date of 21st November 2007 then I would not expect you to encounter any problem getting your ILR.

But certainly do ensure that you do apply before the stated expiry date of your current visa.

Can I ask, have you succeeded in getting a job now?

[marley2005]

dear john,

since my arrival on the 23rd of Dec till now, i have applied for many many jobs and registered wiht many many agencies but still jobless, most of them keep saying we need a reference from the uk , i have loads of letters here about saying sorry we can't offer you the job because your experience is not whiting the uk, i am really thinking to go bck and find a job in algeria . i don't know where they get this law from coz i never heard about it . i am really confused, i even applied for picking/packing jobs but i heard the same thing. on the other hand i feel i am breachign the law because i have no money and i am supposed to sponsor my wife .

please any advise on this would be helpful

[John]

Marley, so sorry to hear you are still unemployed. Have you tried the nearest Job Centre+? They should be able to help you, at least to get something.

[marley2005]

well John,
I have been to job centres and registered my details, i got a NI number , I receive calls from agencies about work but still nothing positive. But please explain to me is my situation anywhere near Breaching the rules? what if i find a job in Algeria like the one i had before 4weeks on and 4 weeks off will this be a struggle to get ILR later ? I did not read posts like mine I really need clarification on this , i do feel i am breaching the law here.