Right of abode renewal

ARRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrg Why is it so hard to renew my Right of abode ey ? The application from (VAF7)that I am told I need says its for out side the uk applicate only ? and I have lived in the uk for...

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melo
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Joined: 12 Feb 2008
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Location: London

Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 12:22 pm

ARRRRRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrg
Why is it so hard to renew my Right of abode ey ?
The application from (VAF7)that I am told I need says its for out side the uk applicate only ? and I have lived in the uk for eight years.The visa enqiries number is not accessable 08450105555 to speek to anybody reagrding above or to make an appointment so I can do it in person, as I donot want to mail off my two passports in hopes that they donot gewt lost in the mail.
If there is anyone that has had to renew there right of abode in the uk, what did you have to do?
If there is anyone that can give me the ansmers to the above I will be a very happy woman indead!
Melo

mari-mac
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:57 pm

I didn't think that Right of Abode expired?
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riverfox
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Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:39 pm

I think Mari-mac is right? What exactly is the visa type in your passport?

If you have been living in the uk legally for the last 8 years you should have Indefinate leave to remain or at least the possible right to apply for this.

It all depends on what your visa currently says.

melo
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Location: London

Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:18 am

Yes my right of abode on my expired passport does not work because it is only valid with an passport that is not expired. I have a new passport and need to get and right of abode to make it valid. I have been warned last time I came back from Canada that they may not let me in because of this.
Melo

riverfox
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Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:58 pm

Okay that's a little clearer. From what I understand, again after having lived in the UK you should definately look into indefinate leave to remain which *I believe* would allow you to travel with a british passport. however I can't remember exactly as it's been awhile since I've looked into this.

I do recall someone mentioning that it is possible to transfer your visa etc to a new passport however there *is* a fee involved to do this.

I would suggest contacting the Canadian embassy or the British consulate to obtain more information on your options.

This is a link to information I found on the subject at the Durham university website:

http://www.dur.ac.uk/international.office/immig...onad/newpassport/

mari-mac
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:45 am

This page mentions reapplying for Right of Abode - but it seems to mention the same form that you've already said:
http://www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk/servlet...cid=1087554497948

Riverfox - as far as I understand, Right of Abode is higher than Indefinite Leave to Remain - so if you moved back to Canada, you would still retain RoA to return to the UK, but your ILR would be lost.

However, as melo has lived here for than 5 years, you could also apply for British Citizenship, and become a dual citizen.
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riverfox
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