FOREIGNERS IN UK

1. We are overstaying. Will my son be able to continue his studies?

QUESTION: I am seeking your advice about my son affairs. We are overstaying. My son is nearly 11 years and he is on his way to secondary school from September. He is studying here from year 1. The secondary school authority issued a letter to...

Friday, 18 May 2012 | More...

2. I’m on a 2 year marriage probationary visa. What can I do to stay in the UK if I divorce?

I am married to a British citizen and have a 2 year probationary visa on the basis of my marriage. However, unfortunately, the marriage is not working out and I don’t want to be with my husband anymore. I don’t want to go back home as...

Thursday, 17 May 2012 | More...

3. How to I apply for college if my settlement application hasn't been yet decided?

QUESTION: My daughter entered the UK as a dependent on my ancestry visa. She applied for ILR at the same time as me but being over 18 years, submitted her own application. This was done and received before the ancestry visa expired on 26th...

Thursday, 17 May 2012 | More...

4. Post-study work visa application: when will I receive confirmation of my submission?

QUESTION: I posted my completed Post-study work visa application form to the UKBA by recorded mail on the 15th of March 2012. As I could see from my bank statement, the fee for the application i.e., 594 pounds, were deducted from my account...

Thursday, 10 May 2012 | More...

5. New student visa rules: financial requirements

This guide lays out the details for the changes on the maintenance - or money - requirements to successfully apply for a Tier 4 Adult Student Visa.

Monday, 30 April 2012 | More...

6. Adult Student Visa: how long can I stay under Tier 4?

Under the new Rules come into force on 6 April 2012, the UK government introduced a five-year time limit for study at bachelors and masters degree level, with certain exemptions for longer courses and doctorates at higher education...

Friday, 27 April 2012 | More...

7. My Residence Permit (Yellow Card) application was refused, can I work as self employed?

QUESTION: I am a Romanian national, doing an MSc in Supply Chain Management in the UK. Unfortunately my Residence Permit (Yellow Card) application has been refused because I did not provide a proper sickness insurance. Although...

Thursday, 26 April 2012 | More...

8. I dropped off college to work, but my study visa is still valid: should I tell Home Office?

QUESTION: I was attending college in the UK but unfortunately due to my financial circumstances, i was unable to pursue this. I stopped attending college in September 2011 but my visa is still valid until April 2013. I am working on a full time...

Monday, 16 April 2012 | More...

9. I overstayed and received removal directions. Can I appeal to stay with my partner?

QUESTION: I have been served with removal directions as I overstayed my visa by 4 years (I have been in the UK for the past 10 years). Can I appeal the removal decision? I don’t want to go back to the Ivory Coast as my partner who I...

Wednesday, 11 April 2012 | More...

10. I'm separating: what will happen to my right of residence?

QUESTION: I was once married to an EEA national and obtained a 5-year residence permit based on my marriage which is due to expire in March 2014. However, we have recently separated and I’m worried about my legal status.

Wednesday, 04 April 2012 | More...