UK Ancestry & ILR

[virulent]

Hi folks,

I would appreciate it if I could get a second opinion on my understanding of the ILR process as outlined below (tailored to my circumstances). I have read all the FAQ's several times, however, I just want a little reassurance .

UK Ancestry Visa granted 31/10/2007
Arrived in UK 18 January 2008 (within 90 day window)

Visa expires 31/10/2012
Planning on booking PEO no sooner than 28 days before 31/10/2012 (probably 10/10/2012)
Online booking for PEO cannot be done sooner than 42 days before 10/10/2012

Daughter born 10/03/2012 - she does NOT need to be included in ILR (hence just me+wife as dependant on the form)
^we will not be travelling any time soon
After ILR is granted daughter can apply for citizenship

Does everything seem in order logic wise? I did ask a lady at the border agency about the portion pertaining to my daughter and ILR, she could not answer me but both the forums and official documentation seems pretty clear that she is subject to immigration checks but NOT illegally resident in the UK.

Any other tips/experiences from a similar personal experience would be appreciated.

Thanks

-V

[AussieSetO]

Hi folks,

I would appreciate it if I could get a second opinion on my understanding of the ILR process as outlined below (tailored to my circumstances). I have read all the FAQ's several times, however, I just want a little reassurance .

UK Ancestry Visa granted 31/10/2007
Arrived in UK 18 January 2008 (within 90 day window)

Visa expires 31/10/2012
Planning on booking PEO no sooner than 28 days before 31/10/2012 (probably 10/10/2012)
Online booking for PEO cannot be done sooner than 42 days before 10/10/2012

Daughter born 10/03/2012 - she does NOT need to be included in ILR (hence just me+wife as dependant on the form)
^we will not be travelling any time soon
After ILR is granted daughter can apply for citizenship

Does everything seem in order logic wise? I did ask a lady at the border agency about the portion pertaining to my daughter and ILR, she could not answer me but both the forums and official documentation seems pretty clear that she is subject to immigration checks but NOT illegally resident in the UK.

Any other tips/experiences from a similar personal experience would be appreciated.

Thanks

-V

Hi, I'm in a similar position (UK ancestry - visa expired 13 March and I entered country 18 April). The UKBA helpline advised me not to go to a PEO as they could chose to reject me because of my gap (even though it was only 12 days!), and told me I had a much higher chance of success if I did it by post as it would take them time to process the application, therefore I would definitely be in the country for 5 years when they made their decision. I spoke to several different people over a few months of preparation and they all said the same thing.

I'm not sure if they would have rejected me if I went in person, but to me it wasn't worth the risk! (although I've been waiting for over 5 months now by post, with no sign of my passport or visa!).

If you do decide to do it via PEO, make sure that you book your appointment so that you will be within the 90 days ie. after 18th of October, or as close as possible to the date of expiration of your visa - I wouldn't risk going earlier.

My advice is call the helpline over and over again until you get a consistent response as often they all give slightly different advice!

Hope that helps!

[crowe]

Just remember that it takes 6 months to process the application by post.

I understood that you could apply for some sort of extension to get over the 5 years... although i can't remember where i read that.

If i were you i would pay someone for advice rather than be in the 6 month limbo that i'm currently in.