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1) With regards to the this I will apply using SET (O). I did go through this link but could not find any explicit text which mentions that even if the main person has moved from PBS to Citizen the dependent still needs to apply considering they were pbs. But I get your gist and will apply for SET (O). Thanks again.The online checker will give you Set M as you have put you are British. She cannot use Set M as she DOES NOT hold a spouse settlement visa. A PBS Dependent can ONLY apply using SET O. If you use Set M, you will likely get a refusal.
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2) Thanks again for sending this link, it is very useful as I was not able to find these online. I do see there are some references to monthly expenditure etc, i am assuming this does not need to be put in the online form? Do I need to send Bank statements and letter from accountant? The reason I ask is because in the list of documents mentioned in the "online form" it does mention that my wife needs to get a consent letter signed so that UKBA can contact the bank if they need to do any inquiry. I am assuming this it to check for minimum amount that needs to be kept in the bank?There is no 'earning or financial' requirement for Set O. See link below for archived paper form and guidance notes.
https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov ... -form-seto
3) Thanks again, sorry to bother but would you think you could give me the link where this is mentioned?3. There is NO absence limit for PBS Dependents whose visas were ISSUED before 11th January 2018.
Immigration rules part 8, 319E clearly states the eligibility if the main PBS visa holder obtained ILR or British citizen.1) With regards to the this I will apply using SET (O). I did go through this link but could not find any explicit text which mentions that even if the main person has moved from PBS to Citizen the dependent still needs to apply considering they were pbs. But I get your gist and will apply for SET (O). Thanks again.The online checker will give you Set M as you have put you are British. She cannot use Set M as she DOES NOT hold a spouse settlement visa. A PBS Dependent can ONLY apply using SET O. If you use Set M, you will likely get a refusal.
immigration-for-family-members/dependan ... 14832.html
There is NO maintenance fund requirement and NO minimum amount to be kept in the bank. HO only wants to see evidence of your salary/bank statements to prove you can support your dependents. Again, there is NO minimum income requirement either.2) Thanks again for sending this link, it is very useful as I was not able to find these online. I do see there are some references to monthly expenditure etc, i am assuming this does not need to be put in the online form? Do I need to send Bank statements and letter from accountant? The reason I ask is because in the list of documents mentioned in the "online form" it does mention that my wife needs to get a consent letter signed so that UKBA can contact the bank if they need to do any inquiry. I am assuming this it to check for minimum amount that needs to be kept in the bank?There is no 'earning or financial' requirement for Set O. See link below for archived paper form and guidance notes.
https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov ... -form-seto
See link below which details the changes earlier this year.3) Thanks again, sorry to bother but would you think you could give me the link where this is mentioned?3. There is NO absence limit for PBS Dependents whose visas were ISSUED before 11th January 2018.
No there is no plan to close PBS Dependent to ILR route and not sure why you believe this might be a possibility. The Immigration Rules have NOT changed, it is ONLY the application process that has changed. She cannot apply for ILR any sooner than within 28 days before reaching the 5th anniversary of her original visa issue date, applying online and using the new service for biometics etc.4) Another question - Is there any deadline to this ILR Dependant route? This will not close down or anything ? After Jan 2019 this service will still be there correct? It would only be handled via Sopia steria?
The new service is NOT like the old premium service (which is only available for certain applications till early or mid January). With the new service, you are not attending an appointment with HO directly like the premium service centres and you don't see a caseworker at all. Sopra is a third party agent and only facilitate your supporting documents check and biometrics. They also have no input or influence or offer advice on your application and they certainly do not assess your application and give you a decision, that is done by HO and comes from HO.Can I also ask if you or anyone you know have used the new service. I may use the 24 hrs turnaround time Is this similar to the premium service where we have a direct interaction with the case worker should in case you need to discuss anything after the outcome of your result or do they just inform you via a post or email or something in the next 24 hrs of your outcome? which may be similar to the postal option except its decision is given in a day. The reason I ask is I have seen cases with my friends where they were given the wrong decision and they appealed straight away (because they were using the premium service and didn't leave the building) and after showing them the right guidance notes etc they changed their decision and approved them. I know atleast 2 people for whom this thing happened.