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Settlement Paths in the Family Formation Programme. This easy-to-use road map shows how to get from where you are to where you want to be. More...	News and commentary about UK immigration and other matters affecting recent immigrants. Transpondia's News Watch	Our Russian language mirror became inoperative last summer and we are now looking for a new provider. Salvaged material can be located on these temporary pages... More...

When did you meet each other? How did you meet? What are your sponsor's hobbies? How old is your sponsor? Interview Preparation is a must read for visa-nationals contemplating a settlement application. Read it...	Kitson Kelly's account of his in-person FLR application at Lunar House remains a constant favorite, and is a must-read for those following in his footsteps... In-Person FLR Experience	"...For the purposes of these Rules, a person is not to be regard as having (or potentially having) recourse to public funds..." Commentary

There is no visa specifically entitled 'single parent visa'... We hope things don't come to this, but our commentary on this visa is here	Overstayers are one of the largest single groups visiting Transpondia, and this page contains an un-amended, first-person account of a visitor whose overstay was the result of poor advice. The author sought professional advice and is now legally resident in the UK. Personal Experience	Buzzwords, terms, definitions, explanations, and all the other ingredients needed to read this, and other FAQs on the internet... More...

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If you need assistance with an immigration issue, or if you believe your circumstances are unusual in some way, you can go to a solicitor or adviser and ask for a consultation... More...	One of the referees must be a "professional". From the Nationality Advice Line, we have the following list of acceptable professions (NOTE: this is a partial list current as of April 2007)... Guidance notes...	Internet Relationships. If the applicant is from an economically disadvantaged country, or a country undergoing violent change, the chances are that the UK has designated that country as a visa-national country... More...

This mixed bag of frequently asked questions is an on-going source of public interest. And yes, we keep it up to date and assure its accuracy every month. More...	Despite being declared obsolete in April 2007, this page continues to draw public attention. It explains about the now refurbished citizenship test and gives 100 sample questions pertaining to it. Citizenship Test Sample Questions	It is important to bear in mind that there is no sure formula for composing an invitation letter. Each application takes place in a set of unique circumstances varying from simple to complex, and no sample can aspire to address all of these. In general terms, the topics to cover are:. More...

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Our Russian language advisory has drawn applause from the media in Eastern Europe and all related quarters. We are committed partners to those who work to prevent trafficking and forced prostitution. Russian language advisory	Our advisory for those who overstay remains as a persistent internet destination. It is a must-read for those in the UK who have overstayed their leave... Overstayer advisory...	The National Insurance Number (NIN) is a unique number given to every person in the UK over the age of 16 who either works or receives benefits...More...

This is a quick guide for those who have either come to the UK a spouse, have come as a fiance and have switched to spouse, or have come in another category and have switched to spouse. How to prepare...	This is my experience applying for an ILR visa in person at the Glasgow office on Brand Street. Before I had even taken my Life in the UK test, I called the Glasgow office (0141 555 1258) and asked if I could make an appointment.... Personal Experience	A collection of informal dialog extracted from Transpondia's chat room logs Questions from the chat room

This page contains information useful to U. S. nationals wishing to know more about non-settlement visas in the United Kingdom. UK Visa information...	The Spouse Visa (or Limited Leave to Enter, LLE) is issued to applicants who have married a British citizen (or permanent resident) abroad. It is issued by a foreign post where the applicant has a claim to normal residence or citizenship Spouse and Civil Partner Visas	The fiance visa (or proposed civil partner visa) is issued to applicants who intend to marry or form a civil partnership to a British citizen (or permanent resident). Fiance and Proposed Civil Partner Visas...

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