temporary admision to ILR

The request was refused by UK Border Agency.

Dear UK Border Agency,

Is it possible for a non-eea national to qualify for ILR whilst on Temporary Admission?

Is it possible for a non-eea national to aquire a normalised stay in the uk after caring for british citizens (zambrano applications) which do not imply the PR right...

What applications are open for a person who is currently on Temporary Admission, who is married to a british citizen with two children - obviously, Article 8 of the human rights act has a strong bearing, yet our previous FLR(M) application was refused.

What is UKBAs practice on splitting up a family.

Yours faithfully,

Wayne Pearsall

IND Public Enquiries,

Thank you for contacting the UK Border Agency.

You can no longer use this email address for general immigration
enquiries. 

However, if you have sent us information about an immigration offence, or
a complaint, we will forward it to the appropriate team.  You do not need
to send it again.

Please ensure to read the following information as you will not receive
another response.

Please visit our comprehensive website at
[1]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk  for further information.

The information in this message contains links to the relevant parts of
our website, where more detailed information can be found.  If we have not
included information or a link to the website for the subject you are
enquiring about, please enter key words into the “search” facility on the
website.

If your enquiry is about one of the following, please re-send it to the
address shown:

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[2][email address]

European Nationals and Family Members:

[3][email address]

A2 Accession Enquiries – Bulgarian and Romanian Nationals:

[4][email address]

Points Based System Sponsorship  (Employers and Educational Establishments
with enquiries about Sponsorship, Tier 2, Tier 4 and Tier 5 of the Points
Based System): 

[5][email address]

IRIS Recognition:

[6][email address]

If you are outside the UK:  Please go to the information pages for your
country on the UK Border Agency website: 
[7]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

If you are outside the UK and you wish to make an application for Entry
Clearance, please contact the British Diplomatic Post (the High
Commission, Embassy or Consulate) where you will be submitting your
application for information.

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Commonwealth Office website at:

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Please note that we are unable to confirm the authenticity of offers of
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should contact Action Fraud either by telephone on 0300 123 2040 (Monday
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Information about the following subjects is provided below.

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  2.  Change of Address / Change of Circumstances  

  3.  Biometric Residence Permits for Foreign Nationals

  4.  Points Based System – Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 4, Tier 5 and Sponsorship

  5.  Students – Changes During Your Stay

  6.  Family of British and Settled Persons

  7.  UK Ancestry

  8.  Child born in the UK

  9.  Settlement - Knowledge of Language & Life in the UK

10 . Indefinite Leave to Enter 

11.  New Passport – Transfer of Conditions or No Time Limit

12.  Reporting an immigration offence  

 

1.  Outstanding Applications

 

For data protection reasons, we are unable to respond to enquiries about
individual cases by e-mail.  UK Border Agency will contact you if further
information is required to complete your application.  If you sent your
application by Recorded or Special Delivery, its receipt can be confirmed
on the Royal Mail website at:

[11]http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm

If you make an application before your authorised stay ends, your existing
immigration status will continue until your application is decided, even
if the decision is not made until after the end of your permitted stay. 
If your existing visa or other permission to stay here allows you to work,
you can continue to do so until your case is decided. 

Return of Documents

 

If you require the urgent return of your documents, please see the UK
Border Agency website at:

[12]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutu...

for the appropriate contact details.  However please note that return of
the applicant's passport submitted in support of a leave to remain
application, for travel outside the UK, will lead to the application being
withdrawn. 

An online process for the return of documents from PBS Tier 2 & 5
applications is now available on the UKBA website at: 

[13]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/siteco...

Please be advised that you will need to complete the online form with all
required information.

2.  Change of Address / Change of Circumstances

 

We are unable to deal with change of address/circumstances notifications
by e-mail. 

If you have made a Points Based System application, details of how to
inform us about your change of address or other change of circumstances
can be found on the UK Border Agency website at:

[14]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/siteco...

You can tell us about a change to your UK contact details or your legal
representative’s details using our online forms. Online updating is a
fast, simple and secure way of providing this important information.

Please see the following link for details on how to change your contact
details:

[15]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutu...

3. Biometric Residence Permits for Foreign Nationals

As of 29 February 2012 Nationals of countries outside the European
Economic Area and Switzerland must apply for a biometric residence permit
(unless they already have one) if they are currently in the UK and they
want to:

·       extend their temporary permission to stay to a total of 6 months
or more;

·       apply for permission to settle in the UK (known as 'indefinite
leave to remain');

·       transfer their permission to stay from an old passport or similar
document using form TOC or NTL; or

·       apply for a Convention travel document (1951 refugee or 1954
stateless person) or a certificate of travel.

You do not need to obtain a biometric residence permit if you are a
national of a country in the European Economic Area (including the UK) or
Switzerland.

Detailed information about the Biometric Residence Permits can be found on
the UK Border Agency website at:

[16]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

If your BRP has been lost or stolen, or if you need a replacement BRP for
other reasons, you will need to submit an BRP(RC) application form.  The
application form and guidance notes are available on the UK Border Agency
website at: 

[17]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

4. Points Based System – Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 4, Tier 5 and Sponsorship

PBS Tier 1

Detailed information about Tier 1 can be found on the UK Border Agency
website at:

[18]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

PBS Tier 2

Detailed information about Tier 2 can be found on the UK Border Agency
website at:

[19]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

PBS Tier 4 (General) and Tier 4 (Child) Students

Detailed information about Tier 4 can be found on the UK Border Agency
website at:

[20]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

PBS Tier 5

Detailed information about Tier 5 can be found on the UK Border Agency
website at:

[21]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

Sponsorship

Under the Points Based System (PBS), migrants from outside the UK will
need to be sponsored by an employer or education provider on the UK
Border Agency’s Sponsors Register in order to obtain a visa. 

For further information regarding the Points Based System and Sponsorship,
please visit the UK Border Agency website at:

[22]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/busine...

5. Students – Changes During Your Stay

Detailed information explaining what you should do if changes to you or
your sponsor occur while you are in the UK as a student under Tier 4 of
the points-based system can be found on the UK Border Agency website at:

[23]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

6. Family of British and Settled Persons

A number of changes to the Immigration Rules come into effect on 9 July
2012. These changes will affect non-European Economic Area (non-EEA)
nationals applying to enter or remain in the UK under the family migration
route.

These changes will define the basis on which a person can enter or remain
in the UK on the basis of their family or private life, unifying
consideration under the rules and Article 8 of the European Convention on
Human Rights.

If you already have leave to enter or remain in the UK, on the basis of
being the spouse or partner of a settled person, you will need to meet the
rules which were in force before 9 July 2012 if you apply for settlement.

The changes include:

·       introducing a new minimum income threshold of £18,600 for
sponsoring the settlement in the UK of a spouse or partner, or fiancé(e)
or proposed civil partner of non-European Economic Area (EEA) nationality,
with a higher threshold for any children also sponsored; £22,400 for one
child and an additional £2,400 for each further child;

·       extending the minimum probationary period for settlement for
non-EEA spouses and partners from two years to five years, to test the
genuineness of the relationship;

·       abolishing immediate settlement for the migrant spouses and
partner where a couple have been living together overseas for at least 4
years, and requiring them to complete a 5 year probationary period;

·       from October 2013, requiring all applicants for settlement to pass
the Life in the UK Test and present an English language speaking and
listening qualification at B1 level or above of the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages unless they are exempt; and

Detailed information about changes to the family migration rules that came
into effect on 9 July 2012 can be found on the UK Border Agency website
at:

[24]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/siteco...

Detailed information about how you can apply to  remain in the UK if you
are the partner, dependent child or adult dependent relative of a British
citizen, a person who is settled, has refugee leave or humanitarian
protection here can be found on the UK Border Agency website at:

[25]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

You will be required to prove your English language ability, if you are
applying as the husband, wife or civil partner of a British citizen or
someone who is settled here.

This information is based on Part 8 of the Immigration Rules.

For details of the English language requirement, see the [26]English
language requirement page.

For further information, please visit the UK Border Agency website at:

[27]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/siteco...

7.  UK Ancestry

 

Detailed information about UK Ancestry can be found on the UK Border
Agency website at:

[28]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

8. Child born in the UK

If your child was born in the UK and you currently have limited leave to
remain, you will need to obtain and complete one of the following
application forms, in order for them to be granted leave to remain as your
dependant.

PBS Dependant application form should be used if the person whom the child
is dependant on has been granted leave to remain under the Points Based
System.

FLR(O) application form should be used if the person whom the child is
dependant on has been granted leave to remain in any other category.

On form FLR(O) the child’s details should be entered in Section 1 -
Applicant's Details.  Your passport should also be enclosed with the
application.

If you will be leaving the UK and do not intend to return under the
conditions of your current leave to remain, you are not required to make
an application to the UK Border Agency for your baby.  They are deemed to
have leave to remain in the UK until you leave. 

If you will be making an application for further leave to remain or
indefinite leave to remain and do not intend to travel before you do so,
you can include the baby as your dependant at that time.  However please
note, if you travel outside the UK before your baby obtains leave to
remain, you will need to obtain Entry Clearance for the baby before you
return to the UK.

9.  Settlement - Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK

 

If you are applying for settlement in the United Kingdom you may be
required  to demonstrate Knowledge of Language and Life in the United
Kingdom, in addition to meeting the other requirements for
settlement.  For further information, please visit the UK Border Agency
website at:

[29]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

10.  Indefinite Leave to Enter

 

In terms of your status in the UK, Indefinite Leave to Enter and
Indefinite Leave to Remain are exactly the same.  The Indefinite Leave to
Enter Entry Clearance means, in terms of your current immigration status
in the UK, that there is no time limit on your stay in the UK.  

The end date shown on an Indefinite Leave to Enter Entry Clearance (EC)
vignette is a guide to the holder for travel purposes only, or relates to
the validity dates of the passport/travel document in which the vignette
is endorsed.

The validity and activation of the Entry Clearance is determined by the
dates noted on the Entry Clearance vignette not by any ink stamp endorsed
in the passport or travel document by a UK Immigration Officer at the port
of entry. 

The Immigration Officer’s stamp merely indicates when the Entry Clearance
was used to enter the UK but the Entry Clearance is still valid without an
on-entry stamp. 

The Entry Clearance should be used to enter the UK within three months of
issue but can be used after this date at the discretion of the Immigration
Officer. 

Once the expiry date noted on your EC is passed it is not necessary for
the holder of Indefinite Leave to Enter status to apply within the UK for
Indefinite Leave to remain status as they are effectively the same thing
and your "No time limit "status remains extant. 

 

11.  New Passport - Transfer of Conditions or No Time Limit

 

Detailed information about transferring your visa or residence permit from
an old passport or travel document to a new one can be found on the UK
Border Agency website at:

[30]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

12.  Reporting an immigration offence

 

We take public reports of crime seriously. If you suspect that someone is
working illegally, has no right to be in the UK or is involved in
smuggling, we want to hear from you.

You can report your suspicions in confidence using our [31]reporting
form.

Please complete as much of the form as you can. But do not worry if you
cannot answer all of the questions - and do not put yourself in danger by
trying to discover more information.

Any information that you provide will be handled in confidence. You can
give us your name and address if you wish, but you do not need to do so.

Other reporting methods

Alternatively, you can:

·       contact [32]Crimestoppers (online or by phone) anonymously

·       call the Customs Hotline about smuggling on 0800 595 000

·       contact the confidential anti-terrorist hotline on 0800 789 321 or
[33]online

·       dial 999 in an emergency

Detailed information how you can report suspected immigration crime (such
as illegal immigration or illegally employing foreign workers), smuggling
or terrorism can be found on the UK Border Agency website at:

[34]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutu...

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Dear IND Public Enquiries,

I am unsure as to whether this is a very slow automated response, or a reply stating you are not replying to my FOI request.

Perhaps I should of been clear that this was a FOI request, requesting information that UKBA holds on my particular points, including guidance given to ukba staff in relation to all of the points raised.

I would like a copy of the guidance given to staff relating to the points as well as any further information relating to the points which UK BA hold.

Yours sincerely,

Wayne Pearsall

Dear IND Public Enquiries,

further to my FOI request of 29th jan 2013
https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/t...

it is long overdue.

i requested a copy of information ukba holds for the specific case...

Under the FOI act you must response swiftly and no later than 20 working days! - you have failed to do this. I would expect a full response as to why my request was ignored, along with the follow up confirmation sent to yourselves on the 31st jan 2013.

- I have already supplied a list of other FOI requests which you have ignored... and I have lodged a formal complaint with the ICO about such...

as per the FOI act, I expect the response, and as you have failed to do so without any explaination, you have breached the law. (which it appears UKBA does not really care about anyway.....)

this is a request for internal review, along with the following:

http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/re... < I asked if fee remissions are possible for an application, if an application prior to july 12 is refused are subsequent applications new rules or old rules, ETC... i requested specific documents etc too - full details listed at web address.

http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/te... < I asked if its possible for a non-eea national currently on temporary admission to qualify for ILR. along with other questions... no response given.

http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/un... - request for information on how changes from tax credits to universal credits will affect families which have ability to claim tax credits as a couple because one is entitled to claim... no response recieved...

http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/tr... < i requested an internal review on feb 7th... no review has been conducted... no response, and im still waiting for information requested initially on 2nd feb

http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/pu... - uk ba website states family members of british citizens can claim public funds... i request information of what public funds can be claimed... no response... request was 30th feb...

http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/is... - request for information regarding statistical data for people on an IS96 reporting condition. the information was withheld (which im pretty sure the reason of costings is false - as alerts for non arrivals are set up, it must be a searchable field of data) the internal review dismissed the comments, and actually tried to play down the fact that a reply was a day late... a day late is still late and a breach of uk law.

http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/is...
on 28th feb i requested an internal review - the quoted sections in the ukba reply from 28th feb will show this request in the subject line. they responded telling me i had to submit the request to a different address - contrary to uk law. - i followed up and the ukba argue that the request for internal review is not valid - despite uk law stating it is... (i only have to request to a organisation... it is the organisations responsability to forward the request onwards)

Yours sincerely,

Wayne Pearsall

IND Public Enquiries,

Thank you for contacting the UK Border Agency.

You can no longer use this email address for general immigration
enquiries. 

However, if you have sent us information about an immigration offence, or
a complaint, we will forward it to the appropriate team.  You do not need
to send it again.

Please ensure to read the following information as you will not receive
another response.

Please visit our comprehensive website at
[1]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk  for further information.

The information in this message contains links to the relevant parts of
our website, where more detailed information can be found.  If we have not
included information or a link to the website for the subject you are
enquiring about, please enter key words into the “search” facility on the
website.

If your enquiry is about one of the following, please re-send it to the
address shown:

British Citizenship and Nationality / Right of Abode:

[2][email address]

Bulgarian and Romanian Nationals:

There are two email addresses, depending on whether or not you have
already applied. Please choose the correct one. Do not email both
addresses.

For advice before you apply please email: 
[3][email address]

If you have already applied please email:  
[4][email address]

Points Based System Sponsorship  (Employers and Educational Establishments
with enquiries about Sponsorship, Tier 2, Tier 4 and Tier 5 of the Points
Based System): 

[5][email address]

IRIS Recognition:

[6][email address]

Apply Online Technical Enquiries - If you experience technical problems
when completing or submitting an online application, you can email the
apply online e-support team. The apply online e-support team do not
provide immigration advice, accept appointment bookings, or give
information about the progress of your application.

[7][email address]

Appeals – Court Awards

If you have paid a fee for your appeal and are successful the Tribunal
may make a fee award against the UK Border Agency up to the amount of the
application fee that you paid.  When the Tribunal decides to make a fee
award, payment will be made as soon as practicable.  As the new automatic
payment systems are brought online there may be some delay in processing
payments.  It is estimated that payments will be made within 90 days with
service times reducing thereafter.  If payment has not been received
within 90 days please e-mail using email address;
 [8][email address] quoting your Home Office
and Appeal reference numbers and the date the fee award was made in the
e-mail subject.

If you are outside the UK:  Please go to the information pages for your
country on the UK Border Agency website: 
[9]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

If you are outside the UK and you wish to make an application for Entry
Clearance, please contact the British Diplomatic Post (the High
Commission, Embassy or Consulate) where you will be submitting your
application for information.

Contact details for British Diplomatic Posts can be found on the Foreign &
Commonwealth Office website at:

[10]http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-livi...

Please note that we are unable to confirm the authenticity of offers of
employment or appointments.  If you wish to report a fraud offence you
should contact Action Fraud either by telephone on 0300 123 2040 (Monday
to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturdays 9am to 4pm or Sundays 10am to 4pm) or
email at [11][email address].   Alternatively if you wish to complete
a fraud report you can do this online via the online reporting tool at
[12]https://reportfraud.actionfraud.org.uk/f....

Information about the following subjects is provided below.

  1.  Outstanding Applications / Return of Documents 

  2.  Change of Address / Change of Circumstances  

  3.  Biometric Residence Permits for Foreign Nationals

  4.  Points Based System – Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 4, Tier 5 and Sponsorship

  5.  Students – Changes During Your Stay

  6.  Family of British and Settled Persons

  7.  UK Ancestry

  8.  Child born in the UK

  9.  Settlement - Knowledge of Language & Life in the UK

10 . Indefinite Leave to Enter 

11.  New Passport – Transfer of Conditions or No Time Limit

12.  Reporting an immigration offence  

 

1.  Outstanding Applications

 

For data protection reasons, we are unable to respond to enquiries about
individual cases by e-mail.  UK Border Agency will contact you if further
information is required to complete your application.  If you sent your
application by Recorded or Special Delivery, its receipt can be confirmed
on the Royal Mail website at:

[13]http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm

If you make an application before your authorised stay ends, your existing
immigration status will continue until your application is decided, even
if the decision is not made until after the end of your permitted stay. 
If your existing visa or other permission to stay here allows you to work,
you can continue to do so until your case is decided. 

You do not need to contact us to check the progress of your application.

We will contact you as soon as a decision has been made or if we require
further information. Our staff cannot provide any information about your
application if you applied less than 6 months ago.

Return of Documents

 

If you require the urgent return of your documents, please see the UK
Border Agency website at:

[14]http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutus...

If you request for your passport to be returned, delivery will take 20
working days from the date of your request.

Only the document holder can request their documents back unless it is a
withdrawal of an application which then has to be from the main applicant

Documents are normally returned within 20 working days but it is
recommended that you do not book travel until you have received your
documents.

However please note that return of the applicant's passport submitted in
support of a leave to remain application, for travel outside the UK, will
lead to the application being withdrawn. 

Please be advised that you will need to complete the online form with all
required information.

2.  Change of Address / Change of Circumstances

 

We are unable to deal with change of address/circumstances notifications
by e-mail. 

If you have made a Points Based System application, details of how to
inform us about your change of address or other change of circumstances
can be found on the UK Border Agency website at:

[15]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/siteco...

You can tell us about a change to your UK contact details or your legal
representative’s details using our online forms. Online updating is a
fast, simple and secure way of providing this important information.

Please see the following link for details on how to change your contact
details:

[16]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutu...

3. Biometric Residence Permits for Foreign Nationals

As of 29 February 2012 Nationals of countries outside the European
Economic Area and Switzerland must apply for a biometric residence permit
(unless they already have one) if they are currently in the UK and they
want to:

extend their temporary permission to stay to a total of 6 months or
more;

apply for permission to settle in the UK (known as 'indefinite leave to
remain');

transfer their permission to stay from an old passport or similar
document using form TOC or NTL; or

apply for a Convention travel document (1951 refugee or 1954 stateless
person) or a certificate of travel.

You do not need to obtain a biometric residence permit if you are a
national of a country in the European Economic Area (including the UK) or
Switzerland.

Detailed information about the Biometric Residence Permits can be found on
the UK Border Agency website at:

[17]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

If your BRP has been lost or stolen, or if you need a replacement BRP for
other reasons, you will need to submit an BRP(RC) application form.  The
application form and guidance notes are available on the UK Border Agency
website at: 

[18]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

4. Points Based System – Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 4, Tier 5 and Sponsorship

PBS Tier 1

Detailed information about Tier 1 can be found on the UK Border Agency
website at:

[19]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

PBS Tier 2

Detailed information about Tier 2 can be found on the UK Border Agency
website at:

[20]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

PBS Tier 4 (General) and Tier 4 (Child) Students

Detailed information about Tier 4 can be found on the UK Border Agency
website at:

[21]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

PBS Tier 5

Detailed information about Tier 5 can be found on the UK Border Agency
website at:

[22]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

Sponsorship

Under the Points Based System (PBS), migrants from outside the UK will
need to be sponsored by an employer or education provider on the UK
Border Agency’s Sponsors Register in order to obtain a visa. 

For further information regarding the Points Based System and Sponsorship,
please visit the UK Border Agency website at:

[23]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/busine...

5. Students – Changes During Your Stay

Detailed information explaining what you should do if changes to you or
your sponsor occur while you are in the UK as a student under Tier 4 of
the points-based system can be found on the UK Border Agency website at:

[24]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

6. Family of British and Settled Persons

A number of changes to the Immigration Rules come into effect on 9 July
2012. These changes will affect non-European Economic Area (non-EEA)
nationals applying to enter or remain in the UK under the family migration
route.

These changes will define the basis on which a person can enter or remain
in the UK on the basis of their family or private life, unifying
consideration under the rules and Article 8 of the European Convention on
Human Rights.

If you already have leave to enter or remain in the UK, on the basis of
being the spouse or partner of a settled person, you will need to meet the
rules which were in force before 9 July 2012 if you apply for settlement.

The changes include:

·       introducing a new minimum income threshold of £18,600 for
sponsoring the settlement in the UK of a spouse or partner, or fiancé(e)
or proposed civil partner of non-European Economic Area (EEA) nationality,
with a higher threshold for any children also sponsored; £22,400 for one
child and an additional £2,400 for each further child;

·       extending the minimum probationary period for settlement for
non-EEA spouses and partners from two years to five years, to test the
genuineness of the relationship;

·       abolishing immediate settlement for the migrant spouses and
partner where a couple have been living together overseas for at least 4
years, and requiring them to complete a 5 year probationary period;

·       from October 2013, requiring all applicants for settlement to pass
the Life in the UK Test and present an English language speaking and
listening qualification at B1 level or above of the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages unless they are exempt;

Detailed information about changes to the family migration rules that came
into effect on 9 July 2012 can be found on the UK Border Agency website
at:

[25]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/siteco...

Detailed information about how you can apply to  remain in the UK if you
are the partner, dependent child or adult dependent relative of a British
citizen, a person who is settled, has refugee leave or humanitarian
protection here can be found on the UK Border Agency website at:

[26]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

You will be required to prove your English language ability, if you are
applying as the husband, wife or civil partner of a British citizen or
someone who is settled here.

This information is based on Part 8 of the Immigration Rules.

For details of the English language requirement, see the [27]English
language requirement page.

For further information, please visit the UK Border Agency website at:

[28]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/siteco...

7.  UK Ancestry

 

Detailed information about UK Ancestry can be found on the UK Border
Agency website at:

[29]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

8. Child born in the UK

If your child was born in the UK and you currently have limited leave to
remain, you will need to obtain and complete one of the following
application forms, in order for them to be granted leave to remain as your
dependant.

PBS Dependant application form should be used if the person whom the child
is dependant on has been granted leave to remain under the Points Based
System.

FLR(O) application form should be used if the person whom the child is
dependant on has been granted leave to remain in any other category.

On form FLR(O) the child’s details should be entered in Section 1 -
Applicant's Details.  Your passport should also be enclosed with the
application.

If you will be leaving the UK and do not intend to return under the
conditions of your current leave to remain, you are not required to make
an application to the UK Border Agency for your baby.  They are deemed to
have leave to remain in the UK until you leave. 

If you will be making an application for further leave to remain or
indefinite leave to remain and do not intend to travel before you do so,
you can include the baby as your dependant at that time.  However please
note, if you travel outside the UK before your baby obtains leave to
remain, you will need to obtain Entry Clearance for the baby before you
return to the UK.

9.  Settlement - Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK

 

If you are applying for settlement in the United Kingdom you may be
required  to demonstrate Knowledge of Language and Life in the United
Kingdom, in addition to meeting the other requirements for
settlement.  For further information, please visit the UK Border Agency
website at:

[30]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

The test will change on 25 March 2013, to ask questions based on
information in the new version of the handbook. To be ready to take the
test, you must read the correct version of the official handbook.

·       Tests taken before 25 March 2013 will be based on the handbook
'Life in the United Kingdom 2nd Edition: A Journey to Citizenship'.

·       Tests taken on or after 25 March 2013 will be based on the
handbook 'Life in the United Kingdom 3rd Edition: A Guide for New
Residents'. 

For detailed information about the Life In The UK test, please visit the
UK Border Agency website at;

[31]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

10.  Indefinite Leave to Enter

 

In terms of your status in the UK, Indefinite Leave to Enter and
Indefinite Leave to Remain are exactly the same.  The Indefinite Leave to
Enter Entry Clearance means, in terms of your current immigration status
in the UK, that there is no time limit on your stay in the UK.  

The end date shown on an Indefinite Leave to Enter Entry Clearance (EC)
vignette is a guide to the holder for travel purposes only, or relates to
the validity dates of the passport/travel document in which the vignette
is endorsed.

The validity and activation of the Entry Clearance is determined by the
dates noted on the Entry Clearance vignette not by any ink stamp endorsed
in the passport or travel document by a UK Immigration Officer at the port
of entry. 

The Immigration Officer’s stamp merely indicates when the Entry Clearance
was used to enter the UK but the Entry Clearance is still valid without an
on-entry stamp. 

The Entry Clearance should be used to enter the UK within three months of
issue but can be used after this date at the discretion of the Immigration
Officer. 

Once the expiry date noted on your EC is passed it is not necessary for
the holder of Indefinite Leave to Enter status to apply within the UK for
Indefinite Leave to remain status as they are effectively the same thing
and your "No time limit "status remains extant. 

 

11.  New Passport - Transfer of Conditions or No Time Limit

 

Detailed information about transferring your visa or residence permit from
an old passport or travel document to a new one can be found on the UK
Border Agency website at:

[32]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-...

12.  Reporting an immigration offence

 

We take public reports of crime seriously. If you suspect that someone is
working illegally, has no right to be in the UK or is involved in
smuggling, we want to hear from you.

You can report your suspicions in confidence using our [33]reporting
form.

Please complete as much of the form as you can. But do not worry if you
cannot answer all of the questions - and do not put yourself in danger by
trying to discover more information.

Any information that you provide will be handled in confidence. You can
give us your name and address if you wish, but you do not need to do so.

Other reporting methods

Alternatively, you can:

contact [34]Crimestoppers (online or by phone) anonymously

call the Customs Hotline about smuggling on 0800 595 000

contact the confidential anti-terrorist hotline on 0800 789 321 or
[35]online

dial 999 in an emergency

Detailed information how you can report suspected immigration crime (such
as illegal immigration or illegally employing foreign workers), smuggling
or terrorism can be found on the UK Border Agency website at:

[36]http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/aboutu...

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Dear UK Border Agency,

further to my FOI request here:

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/t...

I am still awaiting a long overdue response...

I REQUEST INFORMATION (UNDER THE FOI ACT 2000) AS TO ALL GUIDANCE, ALL NOTES, ANY MATERIAL INFACT UKBA HAVE AS TO HOW A PERSON WHO HAS A DERIVATIVE RIGHT OF RESIDENCE DUE TO BEING A BRITISH CHILD CAN GAIN INDEFINATE LEAVE TO REMAIN.

The same information is requested as to a person who is currently on TEMPORARY ADMISSION within the UNITED KINGDOM,

THE REQUEST WAS POSTED MONTHS AGO. AND IS NOW OVERDUE...

IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO RESPOND TO THIS FOI REQUEST, BY LAW YOU MUST GIVE AN EXPLAINATION AS TO WHY YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO PROCESS IT.

I ALSO REITTERATE MY PREVIOUS REQUEST FOR INTERNAL REVIEW.

Yours faithfully,

Wayne Pearsall

Freedom Of Information Team ( IND ), UK Border Agency

Thank you for contacting the UK Border Agency Freedom of Information Team.

The Freedom of Information (FoI) Act 2000 provides public access to any
recorded information held by public authorities
If you have submitted a valid FoI request, we will acknowledge your
request within 24 hours, and aim to provide the information requested
within 20 working days as specified under the FoI Act.

The Act does not give people access to their own personal data
(information about themselves). If you require information that a public
authority holds about you, you must make a Subject Access Request under
the Data Protection Act 1998. You can find further details on how to do
make a Subject Access Request by following the link below:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/naviga...

We are unable to respond to other types of immigration enquiries or
general correspondence. For further information please visit our
comprehensive website at www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk. If you have submitted
a general enquiry, a further message answering our most frequently asked
questions will be sent to you by our public enquiries department shortly.

Alternatively you can contact the UK Border Agency (UKBA) Immigration
Enquiry Bureau (IEB) on: Telephone: 0870 606 7766

Freedom of Information Act Policy Team
UK Border Agency

 

 

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Dear Wayne Pearsall,

Thank you for your e-mail enquiry. Please be advised previous emails received were not deemed as FOI requests.

We are dealing with your request and shall contact you shortly.

Kind regards.

FOI TEAM
UKBA

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Dear Freedom Of Information Team ( IND ),

previous messages:
1:
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Is it possible for a non-eea national to qualify for ILR whilst on
Temporary Admission?

Is it possible for a non-eea national to aquire a normalised stay
in the uk after caring for british citizens (zambrano applications)
which do not imply the PR right...

What applications are open for a person who is currently on
Temporary Admission, who is married to a british citizen with two
children - obviously, Article 8 of the human rights act has a
strong bearing, yet our previous FLR(M) application was refused.

What is UKBAs practice on splitting up a family.

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2 .

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Dear IND Public Enquiries,

I am unsure as to whether this is a very slow automated response,
or a reply stating you are not replying to my FOI request.

Perhaps I should of been clear that this was a FOI request,
requesting information that UKBA holds on my particular points,
including guidance given to ukba staff in relation to all of the
points raised.

I would like a copy of the guidance given to staff relating to the
points as well as any further information relating to the points
which UK BA hold.

Yours sincerely,

Wayne Pearsall

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3.

-----Dear IND Public Enquiries,

further to my FOI request of 29th jan 2013
https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/t...

it is long overdue.

i requested a copy of information ukba holds for the specific
case...

Under the FOI act you must response swiftly and no later than 20
working days! - you have failed to do this. I would expect a full
response as to why my request was ignored, along with the follow up
confirmation sent to yourselves on the 31st jan 2013.

- I have already supplied a list of other FOI requests which you
have ignored... and I have lodged a formal complaint with the ICO
about such...

as per the FOI act, I expect the response, and as you have failed
to do so without any explaination, you have breached the law.
(which it appears UKBA does not really care about anyway.....)

this is a request for internal review, along with the following:
......
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im pretty sure that these should be considered FOI requests...

I specifically asked for guidance issued in relation to ILR when a person has a derivative right of residence within the uk.

the request was clear... and ukba decided to send the irrelevant responses... this is the problem of the UKBA. a law unto yourselves. - hence the reason for the Parlimentary Ombudsman complaint proceeding, and also having the full support of my MP.

Yours sincerely,

Wayne Pearsall

Freedom Of Information Team ( IND ), UK Border Agency

Thank you for contacting the UK Border Agency Freedom of Information Team.

The Freedom of Information (FoI) Act 2000 provides public access to any
recorded information held by public authorities
If you have submitted a valid FoI request, we will acknowledge your
request within 24 hours, and aim to provide the information requested
within 20 working days as specified under the FoI Act.

The Act does not give people access to their own personal data
(information about themselves). If you require information that a public
authority holds about you, you must make a Subject Access Request under
the Data Protection Act 1998. You can find further details on how to do
make a Subject Access Request by following the link below:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/naviga...

We are unable to respond to other types of immigration enquiries or
general correspondence. For further information please visit our
comprehensive website at www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk. If you have submitted
a general enquiry, a further message answering our most frequently asked
questions will be sent to you by our public enquiries department shortly.

Alternatively you can contact the UK Border Agency (UKBA) Immigration
Enquiry Bureau (IEB) on: Telephone: 0870 606 7766

Freedom of Information Act Policy Team
UK Border Agency

 

 

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Dear Freedom Of Information Team ( IND ),

further to the response received on 26/3/13, where you state previous emails were not deemed as FOI requests... do UKBA actually understand the FOI act?

Legally you have a duty to inform the requester if you feel the query is out of scope.

www.ico.gov.uk < lots of information here which may be useful for you...

Yours sincerely,

Wayne Pearsall

Freedom Of Information Team ( IND ), UK Border Agency

Thank you for contacting the UK Border Agency Freedom of Information Team.

The Freedom of Information (FoI) Act 2000 provides public access to any
recorded information held by public authorities
If you have submitted a valid FoI request, we will acknowledge your
request within 24 hours, and aim to provide the information requested
within 20 working days as specified under the FoI Act.

The Act does not give people access to their own personal data
(information about themselves). If you require information that a public
authority holds about you, you must make a Subject Access Request under
the Data Protection Act 1998. You can find further details on how to do
make a Subject Access Request by following the link below:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/naviga...

We are unable to respond to other types of immigration enquiries or
general correspondence. For further information please visit our
comprehensive website at www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk. If you have submitted
a general enquiry, a further message answering our most frequently asked
questions will be sent to you by our public enquiries department shortly.

Alternatively you can contact the UK Border Agency (UKBA) Immigration
Enquiry Bureau (IEB) on: Telephone: 0870 606 7766

Freedom of Information Act Policy Team
UK Border Agency

 

 

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Dear Freedom Of Information Team ( IND ),

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/t...

I refer to my message of 26th March 2013... the text:
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I REQUEST INFORMATION (UNDER THE FOI ACT 2000) AS TO ALL GUIDANCE,
ALL NOTES, ANY MATERIAL INFACT UKBA HAVE AS TO HOW A PERSON WHO HAS
A DERIVATIVE RIGHT OF RESIDENCE DUE TO BEING A BRITISH CHILD CAN
GAIN INDEFINATE LEAVE TO REMAIN.
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should read:

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I request information (Under the FOI Act 2000) As to all guidance, all notes, any material infact WHICH UKBA have as to how a peerson who has A Derivative Right of Residence due to being ***A PARENT OF** a British Child.... can gain Indefinate leave to remain.
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This should of been easily clear from the content of previous mails... but just to clarify, and to ensure that the request is treated as it is supposed to be :)

Yours sincerely,

Wayne Pearsall

Freedom Of Information Team ( IND ), UK Border Agency

Thank you for contacting the UK Border Agency Freedom of Information Team.

The Freedom of Information (FoI) Act 2000 provides public access to any
recorded information held by public authorities
If you have submitted a valid FoI request, we will acknowledge your
request within 24 hours, and aim to provide the information requested
within 20 working days as specified under the FoI Act.

The Act does not give people access to their own personal data
(information about themselves). If you require information that a public
authority holds about you, you must make a Subject Access Request under
the Data Protection Act 1998. You can find further details on how to do
make a Subject Access Request by following the link below:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/naviga...

We are unable to respond to other types of immigration enquiries or
general correspondence. For further information please visit our
comprehensive website at www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk. If you have submitted
a general enquiry, a further message answering our most frequently asked
questions will be sent to you by our public enquiries department shortly.

Alternatively you can contact the UK Border Agency (UKBA) Immigration
Enquiry Bureau (IEB) on: Telephone: 0870 606 7766

Freedom of Information Act Policy Team
UK Border Agency

 

 

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Dear Freedom Of Information Team ( IND ),

I am writing to chase up a long over due FOI request response....

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/t...

I requested an internal review, and nothing has been done...

full details are listed on the page

Yours sincerely,

Wayne Pearsall

Freedom Of Information Team ( IND ), UK Border Agency

Thank you for contacting the UK Border Agency Freedom of Information Team.

The Freedom of Information (FoI) Act 2000 provides public access to any
recorded information held by public authorities
If you have submitted a valid FoI request, we will acknowledge your
request within 24 hours, and aim to provide the information requested
within 20 working days as specified under the FoI Act.

The Act does not give people access to their own personal data
(information about themselves). If you require information that a public
authority holds about you, you must make a Subject Access Request under
the Data Protection Act 1998. You can find further details on how to do
make a Subject Access Request by following the link below:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/naviga...

We are unable to respond to other types of immigration enquiries or
general correspondence. For further information please visit our
comprehensive website at www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk. If you have submitted
a general enquiry, a further message answering our most frequently asked
questions will be sent to you by our public enquiries department shortly.

Alternatively you can contact the UK Border Agency (UKBA) Immigration
Enquiry Bureau (IEB) on: Telephone: 0870 606 7766

Freedom of Information Act Policy Team
UK Border Agency

 

 

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Dear Wayne Pearsall,

Thank you for your e-mail. Your request is being gathered and it is still in target of 20 working days. You will be contacted with a response as soon as possible.

Kind regards.

FOI Team
Home Office
Lunar House
40 Wellesley Road
Croydon
CR9 2BY
www.homeoffice.gov.uk

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Dear Freedom Of Information Team ( IND ),

I am sure UKBA FOI Team are aware of the complaint filed with the ICO...

I am aware that the following message has been sent onto yourselves...

Therefore I expect a response to the entire FOI request.

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16 April 2013
 
Case Reference Number FS50493161
 
Dear Sir/Madam

 
Freedom of Information Act 2000
Complaint from Mr Wayne Pearsall   
 
I am writing to confirm that the Information Commissioner has received a complaint from Mr Pearsall stating that no response has been sent to an information request submitted to your organisation on 29 January 2013, which you have said was received. A copy of this request can be found in the following link;
 
http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/te...
 
Any public authority in receipt of such a request is under a duty to respond within 20 working days of receipt. As it is the case that you have not responded but acknowledged receipt of the request, we would ask that you now respond within 10 working days of receipt of this letter.
 
You should state whether or not the information is held in a recorded form. If it is held, you should either provide the information or issue a refusal notice in accordance with the requirements of section 17 of the Freedom of Information Act or regulation 14 of the Environmental Information Regulations as appropriate. You can find more information on refusal notices contained in the guidance issued by the Commissioner which is available at:
 
http://www.ico.gov.uk/upload/documents/l...
 
http://www.ico.gov.uk/upload/documents/l...
 
Finally you should be aware that the Information Commissioner often receives requests for copies of the letters we send and receive when dealing with casework. Not only are we obliged to deal with these in accordance with the access provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 (the DPA) and the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the FoIA), it is in the public interest that we are open, transparent and accountable for the work that we do.
 
However, whilst we want to disclose as much information as we reasonably can, there will be occasions where full disclosure would be wrong. It is also important that the disclosures we make do not undermine the confidence and trust in the Commissioner of those who correspond with him.   
 
If you reply to this letter, I would be grateful if you would indicate whether any of the information you provide in connection with this matter is confidential, or for any other reason should not be disclosed to anyone who requests it. I should make clear that simply preferring that the information is withheld may not be enough to prevent disclosure. You should have a good reason why this information should not be disclosed to anyone else and explain this to us clearly and fully.
 
You will appreciate that in the event of other, similar complaints, the Commissioner may consider taking enforcement action under s.52 of the Act.
 
For further advice on how to deal with information requests, please visit our website at www.ico.org.uk  or you can contact me on 01625545595. Please quote the case reference number from the top of this letter.
 
Yours sincerely
 
Noel Mullarkey
Case Officer
First Contact
Information Commissioner’s Office
Tel - 01625545595

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Yours sincerely,

Wayne Pearsall

Freedom Of Information Team ( IND ), UK Border Agency

Thank you for contacting the UK Border Agency Freedom of Information Team.

The Freedom of Information (FoI) Act 2000 provides public access to any
recorded information held by public authorities
If you have submitted a valid FoI request, we will acknowledge your
request within 24 hours, and aim to provide the information requested
within 20 working days as specified under the FoI Act.

The Act does not give people access to their own personal data
(information about themselves). If you require information that a public
authority holds about you, you must make a Subject Access Request under
the Data Protection Act 1998. You can find further details on how to do
make a Subject Access Request by following the link below:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/naviga...

We are unable to respond to other types of immigration enquiries or
general correspondence. For further information please visit our
comprehensive website at www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk. If you have submitted
a general enquiry, a further message answering our most frequently asked
questions will be sent to you by our public enquiries department shortly.

Alternatively you can contact the UK Border Agency (UKBA) Immigration
Enquiry Bureau (IEB) on: Telephone: 0870 606 7766

Freedom of Information Act Policy Team
UK Border Agency

 

 

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Dear Mr Pearsall,

Please see attached a response to FOI request 26953.

Yours Sincerely

European Operational Policy Team
Home Office

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Dear UK Border Agency,

Please pass this on to the person who conducts Freedom of Information reviews.

I am writing to request an internal review of UK Border Agency's handling of my FOI request 'temporary admision to ILR'.

I am not happy with the response I have received. Whilst I accept that you do not need to provide documentation which you have previously supplied to me, I thank you for providing the references to said documents/request...

However, it is clear that this reply is misleading and does not provide the answer to the question asked.

I note the following: The rules says:
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Definition of continuous lawful residence

Lawful residence is defined in paragraph 276A of the Immigration Rules as a period of continuous residence in which the applicant had one of the following:
(i) existing leave to enter or remain; or
(ii) temporary admission within section 11 of the 1971 Act where leave to enter or remain is subsequently granted; or
(iii) an exemption from immigration control, including where an exemption ceases to apply if it is immediately followed by a grant of leave to enter or
remain.
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You have confirmed that a person that is subject to a Derivative Right of Residence does not require entry clearance to enter the UK. They are therefore a person who has an "excemption from immigration control". -> FOI 26968

I therefore find it rather amazing that UKBA state that policy is against the public interest in this manner. Wouldnt one consider that it is within public interest to allow people to enforce the laws that they are subject to. To allow families the most basic human right to a family life.

I therefore request a reconsideration of the request on a whole, as clearly false information was provided. Considering that TA can infact count towards the ILR of a person... - as noted above. Despite your response stating otherwise.

I also request reconsideration of the choice to withhold information. I do not feel that this is within the public interest to withhold. I will therefore file an official complaint in relation to such if information remains withheld.

A full history of my FOI request and all correspondence is available on the Internet at this address:
http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/te...

Yours faithfully,

Wayne Pearsall

Freedom Of Information Team ( IND ), UK Border Agency

Thank you for contacting the UK Border Agency Freedom of Information Team.

The Freedom of Information (FoI) Act 2000 provides public access to any
recorded information held by public authorities
If you have submitted a valid FoI request, we will acknowledge your
request within 24 hours, and aim to provide the information requested
within 20 working days as specified under the FoI Act.

The Act does not give people access to their own personal data
(information about themselves). If you require information that a public
authority holds about you, you must make a Subject Access Request under
the Data Protection Act 1998. You can find further details on how to do
make a Subject Access Request by following the link below:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/naviga...

We are unable to respond to other types of immigration enquiries or
general correspondence. For further information please visit our
comprehensive website at www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk. If you have submitted
a general enquiry, a further message answering our most frequently asked
questions will be sent to you by our public enquiries department shortly.

Alternatively you can contact the UK Border Agency (UKBA) Immigration
Enquiry Bureau (IEB) on: Telephone: 0870 606 7766

Freedom of Information Act Policy Team
UK Border Agency

 

 

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Wayne Pearsall

Thank you for contacting the Home Office, in which you ask for an internal review of your Freedom of Information request

We will aim to send you a full response by 23/05/2013 which is twenty working days from the date we received your request.

The internal review will be carried out by A Woodgate (ref 26953). If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you

FOI Requests
Home Office

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Dear UK Border Agency,

RE: 26953

Please pass this on to the person who conducts Freedom of Information reviews.

I am writing to request an internal review of UK Border Agency's handling of my FOI request 'temporary admision to ILR'.

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Wayne Pearsall

Thank you for contacting the Home Office, in which you ask for an internal review of your Freedom of Information request

We will aim to send you a full response by 23/05/2013 which is twenty working days from the date we received your request.

The internal review will be carried out by A Woodgate (ref 26953). If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you

FOI Requests
Home Office
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Still no response? Should I take that fact as having exhausted your internal reivew process?

A full history of my FOI request and all correspondence is available on the Internet at this address:
http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/te...

Yours faithfully,

Wayne Pearsall

Freedom Of Information Team ( IND ), UK Border Agency

Thank you for contacting the UK Border Agency Freedom of Information Team.

The Freedom of Information (FoI) Act 2000 provides public access to any
recorded information held by public authorities
If you have submitted a valid FoI request, we will acknowledge your
request within 24 hours, and aim to provide the information requested
within 20 working days as specified under the FoI Act.

The Act does not give people access to their own personal data
(information about themselves). If you require information that a public
authority holds about you, you must make a Subject Access Request under
the Data Protection Act 1998. You can find further details on how to do
make a Subject Access Request by following the link below:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/naviga...

We are unable to respond to other types of immigration enquiries or
general correspondence. For further information please visit our
comprehensive website at www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk.

Freedom of Information Act Policy Team
UK Border Agency

 

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They are definitely slacking behind in everything...

Even to my single & simple request raised 3 months ago (with IR done + ICO complaint done), there is still no answer

Dear UK Border Agency,

Please pass this on to the person who conducts Freedom of Information reviews.

I am writing to request an internal review of UK Border Agency's handling of my FOI request 'temporary admision to ILR'.

26953
FAO Andy Woodgate.

Pre Action Protocol Letter sent to PAP email address. Will be taking this matter to JR as you are clearly breaching UK legislation.

A full history of my FOI request and all correspondence is available on the Internet at this address:
http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/te...

Yours faithfully,

Wayne Pearsall

Freedom Of Information Team ( IND ), UK Border Agency

Thank you for contacting the UK Border Agency Freedom of Information Team.

The Freedom of Information (FoI) Act 2000 provides public access to any
recorded information held by public authorities
If you have submitted a valid FoI request, we will acknowledge your
request within 24 hours, and aim to provide the information requested
within 20 working days as specified under the FoI Act.

The Act does not give people access to their own personal data
(information about themselves). If you require information that a public
authority holds about you, you must make a Subject Access Request under
the Data Protection Act 1998. You can find further details on how to do
make a Subject Access Request by following the link below:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/naviga...

We are unable to respond to other types of immigration enquiries or
general correspondence. For further information please visit our
comprehensive website at www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk.

Freedom of Information Act Policy Team
UK Border Agency

 

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Dear Mr Pearsall,
 
Please find response to your request for an Internal Review.  Please
accept my apologies for the delay with this response.
 
 
Regards
 
 
Andy Woodgate
 
Home Office 
 
Information Access Team (IAT)
Shared Services Directorate
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Andy,

Where are the rest of the Internal Reviews that your supposed to be conducting...

These responses declining to answer valid questions only go to strengthen the appeal status...

Afterall, how can an applicant supply sufficient evidence to prove a right they have under community law, if the Home Office make no attempt to provide the General Public with the information, even when the information is requested.

Yours sincerely,

Wayne Pearsall

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