ILR Set (M)

[mir_azam_k]

Dear Members

Best wishes for 2021.

I have a similar query but more specific on the biometric appointment date and would be grateful if Cullinan/Simba or some other experts can offer some advise.

I originally entered the UK on a Tier 4 general visa in Feb 2014 and got married to a British citizen in Jun 2016 whilst my student visa was still valid.

11-Jul-2016: I was granted leave to remain in the UK under FLR(M)
25-Jan-2019: My leave to remain was extended under FLR(M). It expires on 20-Aug-2021

I've already passed my Life in the UK test in Nov-2020 and meet the salary requirement £18,600.

I understand from reading other posts on ILR that I'll be eligible to apply for ILR under under 5-year route on 14-Jun-2021 (5 years minus 28 days). I intend to use the super priority service for my SET(M) application (assuming this service will remain open).

My question is does the biometric appointment have to on or after 12-Jul-2021 or can it be any date from 14-Jun-2021 onwards?

The reason for this urgency is because by current passport expires on 15-Jul-2022. So ideally I want to get a decision on ILR in time so that when I complete 12 months on it and apply for British citizenship, I shouldn't have to renew my existing passport.

Thank you

[CULLINAN]

Dear Members

Best wishes for 2021.

I have a similar query but more specific on the biometric appointment date and would be grateful if Cullinan/Simba or some other experts can offer some advise.

I originally entered the UK on a Tier 4 general visa in Feb 2014 and got married to a British citizen in Jun 2016 whilst my student visa was still valid.

11-Jul-2016: I was granted leave to remain in the UK under FLR(M)
25-Jan-2019: My leave to remain was extended under FLR(M). It expires on 20-Aug-2021

I've already passed my Life in the UK test in Nov-2020 and meet the salary requirement £18,600.

I understand from reading other posts on ILR that I'll be eligible to apply for ILR under under 5-year route on 14-Jun-2021 (5 years minus 28 days). I intend to use the super priority service for my SET(M) application (assuming this service will remain open).

My question is does the biometric appointment have to on or after 12-Jul-2021 or can it be any date from 14-Jun-2021 onwards?

The reason for this urgency is because by current passport expires on 15-Jul-2022. So ideally I want to get a decision on ILR in time so that when I complete 12 months on it and apply for British citizenship, I shouldn't have to renew my existing passport.

Thank you

Please do not tag your questions onto someone else’s topic. Moderators please split topic.

You are eligible from 5 years minus 28 days from first entry in UK (or date of first FLR(M) issue).

For now, Super priority is suspended. If it resumes till then, I would still suggest you to book an appointment when you complete the 60 months (on the safer side).

As long your passport is valid for biometrics appointment you will be okay (even if you do not renew it).

[CULLINAN]

I thought your passport is expiring by 15th July 2021 but it’s actually 15th July 2022. I am afraid you may have to renew your passport till then for BC.

Also, if SP does not resume, obviously applications can take up to 6 months and your time for BC will start from date of approval.

[mir_azam_k]

Noted - thanks Cullinan.

[vinny]

.... got married to a British citizen in Jun 2016
....

The reason for this urgency is because by current passport expires on 15-Jul-2022. So ideally I want to get a decision on ILR in time so that when I complete 12 months on it and apply for British citizenship, I shouldn't have to renew my existing passport.

As the spouse of a British citizen, there’s no requirement to wait for a least one year on ILR. You may naturalise as soon as you hold ILR, subject to the other requirements.

[CULLINAN]

Good catch. Thanks @Vinny.

[mir_azam_k]

Understood. Thanks Vinny, that's very helpful.