Indefinite Leave and Financial Category

[Wosiwonkoko100]

Hello Everyone,

I'm due for my indefinite via 5years spousal route in Sept 2020 and wanted to clarify a few things ahead. My husband and i lived in a 2 bed flat and moved out in January to save money as we are tying to get on the property ladder. We now live in a shared 2 bedroom flat with a landlord.

The 2 bedroom is owned by a young lady who's rented out the second room to us. The master ensuite is occupied by her and the second room and bathroom is being used by my husband and I. There is a large living room and a Spam. In total 3 of us live in the 2 bedroom flat. For the purpose of my indefinite, will the tenancy agreement from the lady suffice with meeting the home office requirement? I once saw a thread on here saying landlord must not live in the property else it doesn't meet HO accommodation criteria.

Letters: Prior to us moving out of the flat, all the bills ( electricity, water and light) are both in our names. My husband doesn't have any postal as it's all been moved online. Except for the bills, nothing else comes in the mail for him. Again, will the joint letters suffice for my application. My husband is British so this application is for me.

Any advise will be appreciated. Thank you

[zimba]

Any evidence can be used. People tend to overthink the cohabitation docs which are not specific at all

[Wosiwonkoko100]

Thank you Zimba. In terms of lodger agreement, as we live with our landlord, do we need to provide this for ILR? I've seen a few post saying a tenancy agreement contract/lodger agreement is not needed for ILR. HO guidance note on accommodation isn't very specific on this. Will only 2 years letters suffice? Any clarification will be helpful. Thank you

[zimba]

Thank you Zimba. In terms of lodger agreement, as we live with our landlord, do we need to provide this for ILR? I've seen a few post saying a tenancy agreement contract/lodger agreement is not needed for ILR. HO guidance note on accommodation isn't very specific on this. Will only 2 years letters suffice? Any clarification will be helpful. Thank you

There is no such specific requirement. Cohabitation documents covering the last two years ONLY. ANY DOCUMENT IS ACCEPTED

[Wosiwonkoko100]

Hello everyone,

Challenging times and i hope everyone is okay. I'm hoping anyone might have some insight into my current situation. I'm due to apply for ILR mid October 2020 on my 5 years dependant route. Unfortunately, i am having problems renewing my Nigerian passport which expired in July due to the backlog being experienced as as result of the current pandemic. Applied for a new passport early May and have been waiting for an appointment to have my biometrics taken. Currently, they are still dealing with backlog from Jan-March so the chances of getting a new passport before October is rather slim. Has anyone been in a similar situation? What are my options as it stands and am i able to apply with an expired passport? Any insight will be appreciated.

[AmazonianX]

Hello everyone,

Challenging times and i hope everyone is okay. I'm hoping anyone might have some insight into my current situation. I'm due to apply for ILR mid October 2020 on my 5 years dependant route. Unfortunately, i am having problems renewing my Nigerian passport which expired in July due to the backlog being experienced as as result of the current pandemic. Applied for a new passport early May and have been waiting for an appointment to have my biometrics taken. Currently, they are still dealing with backlog from Jan-March so the chances of getting a new passport before October is rather slim. Has anyone been in a similar situation? What are my options as it stands and am i able to apply with an expired passport? Any insight will be appreciated.

Except if there is a new guidance considering the disruption in service due to the pandemic, it is expected that your passport need to be valid at the time of application for your ILR as that is the proof of your current nationality except where you have other documents that can be used as proof of your nationality ( I stand to be corrected).

[Wosiwonkoko100]

Thank you. That seem to be the requirement as it stands but unfortunately, the chances of me being able to renew is slim so i'm just really looking at what the alternative is between now and October.

[AmazonianX]

Thank you. That seem to be the requirement as it stands but unfortunately, the chances of me being able to renew is slim so i'm just really looking at what the alternative is between now and October.

Wait for opinion of other people in similar situation before or the able moderators who all have in depth knowledge on a whole range of situations.
Also, with the gradual easing of restrictions you may want to contact the embassy of your present nationality to see if they have started providing services or fast tract services for passport renewal or re-issuance.

[lilboots]

I am Nigerian as well and quite familiar with the passport problem.

You can apply for ILR and attach proof that a new passport has been applied for i.e emails from Nigerian immigration service confirming your application, receipt if you have paid any monies, a copy of the application , if you have it and an explanation on your ILR form confirming you've applied for a new passport and the prevailing circumstances.

Thats what HO asked me to do , show proof that indeed an application has been made. And should you receive it after your ill, you send them a copy for their records.


my opinion though

[AmazonianX]

I am Nigerian as well and quite familiar with the passport problem.

You can apply for ILR and attach proof that a new passport has been applied for i.e emails from Nigerian immigration service confirming your application, receipt if you have paid any monies, a copy of the application , if you have it and an explanation on your ILR form confirming you've applied for a new passport and the prevailing circumstances.

Thats what HO asked me to do , show proof that indeed an application has been made. And should you receive it after your ill, you send them a copy for their records.


my opinion though

HO not unreasonable and unfeeling, the leeway you got quite well thought through.

[Wosiwonkoko100]

Thank you all for the suggestions. I'm still hoping i can get an appointment before October. Until then, i have all the evidence of the form filled and money paid which i will be attaching to my application if it comes to that. Thank you for the advise.

[Wosiwonkoko100]

I am applying for ILR under the partner 5 year route at the end of September. I am currently filling out the online form and have a question on the financial section

I am relying on my permanent employment status { I earn above the £18,600 threshold} and providing

6 months Payslips
6 months bank statement
Contract of employment
Employers letter
P60 (April 2020)

I’ve been asked if I am a director of a Ltd company just below the permanent employment question section. I have contracted in the past year and a director with an active company although I am currently not making earnings as I have since gone back to full time employment.

I’ve been asked to provide evidence as directed by FM-SE for a director of a ltd company based in the UK. Does it matter I am not relying on this source? What am I expected to provide? It would seem I have to provide evidence as if I am relying on this category. Has anyone been in this situation and what evidence was provided?

What evidence is needed for council tax cost for the accommodation I live? Will my current council tax bill suffice for this?

We've lived our current apartment for just 2 years and 3 months and will be providing joint letters to that effect.I'm 2 months short the 2.5yrs. Prior to this we mostly lived with friends and don't have any bills to our name. Will 2.3 years of accommodation evidence suffice in this case?

Thank you

[seagul]

I’ve been asked if I am a director of a Ltd company just below the permanent employment question section. I have contracted in the past year and a director with an active company although I am currently not making earnings as I have since gone back to full time employment.

I’ve been asked to provide evidence as directed by FM-SE for a director of a ltd company based in the UK. Does it matter I am not relying on this source? What am I expected to provide? It would seem I have to provide evidence as if I am relying on this category. Has anyone been in this situation and what evidence was provided?

Just answer no because you aren't rely on directorship

What evidence is needed for council tax cost for the accommodation I live? Will my current council tax bill suffice for this?

Yes

We've lived our current apartment for just 2 years and 3 months and will be providing joint letters to that effect.I'm 2 months short the 2.5yrs. Prior to this we mostly lived with friends and don't have any bills to our name. Will 2.3 years of accommodation evidence suffice in this case?

Thank you

The requirement is last 2 years instead 2.5 for cohabitation evidences which should be 6 in number if joint named or 12 if sole named from at least 3 sources with even gaps of 3-4 months. Any document with name & address on it from any reasonably credible source will be accepted.

[Wosiwonkoko100]

Thank you Seagul. I think this covers all my concerns. Not to be pedantic but does it matter that this question was asked even though i had selected Salaried employment as an option? I'm just a bit weary as to how Home Office has specifically asked "Are you a director of or non-executive director of a ltd company based in the UK'. This was asked under the salaried employment section too.

[seagul]

Thank you Seagul. I think this covers all my concerns. Not to be pedantic but does it matter that this question was asked even though i had selected Salaried employment as an option? I'm just a bit weary as to how Home Office has specifically asked "Are you a director of or non-executive director of a ltd company based in the UK'. This was asked under the salaried employment section too.

Doesn't matter. Just reply it no because application form is covering all scenarios allowing to meet the criteria through various sources. However, if your sole source is robust which is paye employment then only rely on it and say no to others.