UK ILR queries - date of application, employer letter, dependent application

[AmazonianX]

Thank you.

I have now completed the draft of my application online but waiting for my wife to return to the UK (she's currently traveling) for her to the take the LIUK test, before I submit the application.

As I can't move to the next step of submitting the application just yet, I want to get all my documents scanned and ready for upload while I wait.

Can someone who has access to the portal used for uploading documents, share the exact instructions on the portal re: the document setup/upload? For example - size, gray-scale, folder structure etc?

That will be a huge help. Thanks

Nothing fancy document size not to exceed 6mb each, grayscale or colour accepted;must be legible, does notnreally matter under what folder you upload as all documents will be checked by CW.

[goforukilr]

Hello,

I'm planning to submit the application online on 1st August because my salary will be credited on 31st July and this needs to match the July payslip (which will be issued on 25th July).

I will ask my Bank to generate a statement after salary is credited on 31st July. As the Bank generates the statement on the day after the request, it will be generated on 1st August i.e. the date of the application.

Is that OK or does the statement need to be dated BEFORE the date of the application?

[zimba]

It is ok

[goforukilr]

Thanks.

Sorry for another and hopefully the last question.
The last statement on my account was generated on 11th July and I will request a new statement on 31st July after my salary is credited on 31st July. As a result, the latest statement I submit for my application will be from 11th July to 31st July (and not the full month).

Is that OK or do we need to supply a statement for the full month?

[zimba]

It does not matter. You simply need to show money coming in

[goforukilr]

Context -
Just as I was all ready to submit my application on 1st August, a spanner in the works.
I was waiting for my wife to return to the UK this week and pass her Life in the UK test, in readiness for our joint application on 1st August.
She may not be able to return just yet due to a family emergency.
My tier 2 General and her dependent visas expire on 16/09/2023
Questions -
1) Can I apply for ILR for just me on 01/08/2023? In that case, if my ILR application is under process and a decision hasn't been made, can she come back to the UK before 16/09/2023 and apply for ILR (as my dependent) while my application is under process. I will apply under the super priority slot to avoid this scenario but needed to confirm if the application decision is delayed.
2) In the above scenario, if I get a decision before she applies, then it should be straightforward as she will be applying as the dependent of an ILR holder - correct?
3) With the above approach, will there be an increased cost for the 2 visa applications compared to a single/joint application?
4) If 1 is not possible or she is unable to return before 16/09/2023, does she have any other option such as out of country PBS dependent extension?

Thanks

[zimba]

There is no requirement that you must apply together. Your ILR application has no effect on her visa. There is no cost difference either as each applicant must pay the ILR fees

[goforukilr]

My wife managed to return to the UK for a couple of weeks to take the Life in the UK test and submit the ILR application.

She has just passed the Life in the UK test but noticed that the place of birth on the URN email is incorrect. She inputted the wrong place of birth on the Life in the UK account.

Name, DoB, Nationality are correct and she's got the URN.

Will the wrong place of birth be a problem?

If she has to re-take the exam, does she need to wait for 7 days?

[AmazonianX]

My wife managed to return to the UK for a couple of weeks to take the Life in the UK test and submit the ILR application.

She has just passed the Life in the UK test but noticed that the place of birth on the URN email is incorrect. She inputted the wrong place of birth on the Life in the UK account.

Name, DoB, Nationality are correct and she's got the URN.

Will the wrong place of birth be a problem? Could pose a problem especially

If she has to re-take the exam, does she need to wait for 7 days? You may want to contact the examination body or use search function

[zimba]

My wife managed to return to the UK for a couple of weeks to take the Life in the UK test and submit the ILR application.

She has just passed the Life in the UK test but noticed that the place of birth on the URN email is incorrect. She inputted the wrong place of birth on the Life in the UK account.

Name, DoB, Nationality are correct and she's got the URN.

Will the wrong place of birth be a problem?

If she has to re-take the exam, does she need to wait for 7 days?

I suggest contacting the test centre and amend the details if possible

[goforukilr]

I contacted them and their advice was that place of birth doesn't matter and that if any of the relevant details were incorrect, they wouldn't allow the test.

But as they are the test centre (and not HO), I'm being cynical

[zimba]

You may provide a cover letter with your application and include the test centre's response. It is very likely not going to be an issue

[goforukilr]

Thanks Zimba for your help.

Checking online, we got a Life in the UK test slot for Saturday (i.e without waiting for 7 days). As this doesn't delay our planned submission of the application, my wife will re-take the test to have the correct place of birth linked to the URN.

Can the online application be submitted immediately after passing the test or is there a wait period required between the two events?

[zimba]

There is no wait period

[lolo2]

I contacted them and their advice was that place of birth doesn't matter and that if any of the relevant details were incorrect, they wouldn't allow the test.

I think the advice from the test centre is correct provided that only the URN is asked in the application form. The place of birth linked to the LIUK test or any other details of the test are not required anywhere.

The place of birth is a manual input in the personal details section of the form and it has to match the information in the passport, which is also the main supporting document.

[goforukilr]

I will be submitting my application on Tuesday (just waiting for the latest bank statement to be generated) and doing the final checks on my documents.

Re: the letter for absences from the employer, the letter from my employer states the following -
We confirm that Mr XXX’s absences have been connected to their sponsored employment with Company_Name Limited within the UK, including periods of paid annual leave. These absences are reflected in the schedule of travel dates outlined in the attached schedule.
Mr XXX has not taken any periods of unpaid leave during their employment with Company_Name Limited.

The above text doesn't explicitly include that the annual leaves were approved by my employer.

I have gone through indefinite-leave-to-remain/ilr-question ... l#p2090242 and understand that there is no specific format for this evidence but does the letter need to include that the absences were approved or is the above extract from the letter OK?

[zimba]

No there is no specific wording. The letter you have is totally ok

[goforukilr]

I submitted my application on 1st August and submitted biometrics today at 9.45 AM and got the approval email at 1.30 PM.

Thanks to everyone who helped me with my numerous questions and especially, Zimba for his patience and responses. You're a hero!

[AmazonianX]

I submitted my application on 1st August and submitted biometrics today at 9.45 AM and got the approval email at 1.30 PM.

Thanks to everyone who helped me with my numerous questions and especially, Zimba for his patience and responses. You're a hero!

Congratulations.