bigyin

I would go with option A. It won’t be a problem but they don’t like things not being mentioned.

On 5/26/2023 at 7:59 PM, globalThailand said:

Many thanks @bigyin.  I was advised to check into the UKVCAS website for appointments from about 9am when they update the site - the first available free appt was a day after we fly ????‍♂️

 

I found an £85 express appointment though - still a bit shocked we have to spend yet more cash - pretty sure this takes us to around the 10k mark for the 5 year process ????

 

Yes I spent north of that with daughter as well. You actually did well to get one for £85 as they go up as high as £230.  Good luck with the process.

Yes this is all perfectly normal and fresh biometrics are required. There are free appointments but that won’t suit you as you have flights booked. Yes they don’t keep any of your documents on the day.  The service agreement for citizenship is 6 months and I have not seen anyone get approval in less than 2 months.

That is fine because the stamp will match the absences detailed in the application. They will want the latest passport as well. Have you paid the extra for UKVCAS to upload everything?

If your wife’s passport has entry stamps then that is enough on its own. You can also use forms P60, council tax statements or other official communications. Utility bills and bank statements are not considered proof of residence.

I second everything said by Upnotover.  In your situation you will have no problem provided you address the 3 areas outlined by Upnotover.

It is really impossible to comment on the reasons for refusal of an application without all the facts including the rejection letter.  Every applicant presumably thinks they have explained everything thoroughly but it isn’t always how it looks to someone else. From rejection letters I have seen they do normally give a clear indication of what they are not happy about.

38 minutes ago, youreavinalaff said:

The decision to offer IHS refunds to those working in health care springs to mind.

 

 

I have nothing further to offer as I have said what I think.

26 minutes ago, youreavinalaff said:

I would think any changes to procedures for those seeking to stay legally would be in favour of the applicant.

I doubt that as historically things have not moved that way but as I said personal choice and of course personal opinion. I did my wife’s ILR as soon as I possibly could.

5 hours ago, youreavinalaff said:

Thanks.

 

However, I'm struggling to see the benefits of applying early.

The big benefit for some people is that ILR gives access to benefits and of course with the UK’s pre occupation with immigration it is a safeguard against any possible changes to the rules and regulations. ILR gives security of residence and entitlements but a personal choice, of course.

8 hours ago, youreavinalaff said:

Interesting.

 

My wife arrived in UK in Novrmber 2019 on a visitor visa. We applied and received a settlement visa in country due to the Covid19 pandemic and travel restrictions. 

 

Leave to remain ends March so applying for FLR in February. On countback as it stands she will have been in UK 10 months longer than she has had leave to remain. I'm guessing this next application will be added as 2.5 years on from her current expiry date. Thus, she will have leave to remain upto September 2025 but will have been in UK 5 years by November 2024.

Then she can apply for indefinite leave to remain anytime after October 2024 ie 28 days before completing 5 years in the UK.  She doesn’t have to wait until her visa expires.

On 1/3/2023 at 11:59 AM, Guemlum said:

bigyin, that's good to hear.

 

I don't suppose its going to be an issue if we applied in May, June or July as we won't have all the supporting documents by then and she's got clearance until Jan 2024? The above date you mentioned would simply be the earliest she could apply.

 

Guemlum

That’s correct, anytime up until visa expires.

She can apply 28 days before completing 5 years in the UK, so 9 April 2023.  I did this for my wife.

I don’t think they are still on the approved list of providers but that doesn’t matter for citizenship. Level 3 is the required level and I think level 1 is higher so I think it would be ok but best to check the Home Office instructions to be sure.

Someone will correct me if I am wrong here but I think they use a conversion rate using US $ for some reason and it always ends up costing more than expected.

On 10/21/2022 at 3:58 PM, Steps said:

So that means yes beccause she wont be in Thailand when we are at that stage. Please shed some light on the experiences you have had.

My wife’s visas and citizenship went as smoothly as possible but the cost of FLR (which included the health surcharge) then ILR and citizenship are horrendous.  Each application can take up to 6 months, there are delays getting biometric appointments if required and it is almost impossible to get any update or response from the Home Office. It is a very frustrating process.   It is all necessary, however to get the end result of citizenship.

20 hours ago, Steps said:

Do you mean once she is actually here in the UK?

All of it from beginning to end.

Yes it is a settlement visa. Be prepared for a very long, very expensive and very annoying process to get to full settlement which is ILR.

19 hours ago, Pmbkk said:

 

I believe there is only one place ( in Silom ). 

Kasemkij building

8th floor 

120 silom rd

bangkok 10500

 

( Not far from Bangkok Bank main branch )

 

Appointments to be booked online

 

Yes that’s the one.

As far as I’m aware it is six months payslips if you have been in the same employment or 12 months payslips if you have changed employment. I stand to be corrected however by one of the experts.

When my wife did hers there was only one approved clinic in the whole of Thailand which was in Bangkok.

I even managed to do it online from the UK. They were surprisingly helpful and efficient.

This will not be a problem at all. As Tony M has said a letter of explanation will suffice.

I suggest he goes into a travel agent and asks as most of them in the tourist areas do visa runs.