I have some questions regarding the ILR application following completion of 5 years in the UK under the spouse visa route and would appreciate if someone could please advise regarding my queries below.
Timeline of spouse visa:
1) Visa granted: 27/11/2014 (valid until 27/08/2017)
2) Entered UK: 13/12/2014
3) FLR (M) applied: 25/07/2017
4) FLR (M) granted: 10/11/2017
5) BRP issue date: 13/11/2017
6) BRP expiry date: 10/06/2020
Q1) Am I correct in thinking that my wife’s current visa expiry date is essentially the expiry date of the BRP, and that is the deadline by which we should submit our online SET(M) application?
With regards to required documents, I have done some research and believe the following supporting documents are required:
- Bank statements (6 months)
Payslips (6 months)
Employer letter
Contract of employment
6 Letters addressed to each over the last 30 month period
Marriage certificate (original & english translation)
Sponsor passport
Sponsor signed declaration
Birth certificates of our children born in UK
B1 English language test certificate (GESE Grade 5, CEFR Level B1.1)
LIUK Test Certificate
Current BRP
Current passport
Previous passports
Passport sized photo
Q3) I believe that photos, P60 and letter regarding suitability of housing is not required? We own our own home so can provide mortgage letters if needed but do we need a letter from an estate agent/solicitor advising there is enough space in the house etc.?
Q4) And finally it is definitely the SET(M) form that we should be filling in for ILR following 5 year spouse visa route right?
Many thanks in advance for your help!