BRP Expiring in June 2024

[krssubbu1]

Hello
My wife is on ILR and has had BRP issued in June 2014 which is expiring in June 2024. We have travel booked in July 1st week 2024.

I read that there is no need of BRP card from 1st Jan 2025 onwards but till then when we need to travel she will need this BRP card in validity right?

Has anyone done BRP renewal recently and can share experiences on timelines and documents needed please?

[krssubbu1]

moderators would you have any thoughts on this? have you come across this?

[Ticktack]

Hello
My wife is on ILR and has had BRP issued in June 2014 which is expiring in June 2024. We have travel booked in July 1st week 2024.

I read that there is no need of BRP card from 1st Jan 2025 onwards but till then when we need to travel she will need this BRP card in validity right?

Has anyone done BRP renewal recently and can share experiences on timelines and documents needed please?

You should have applied for a renewal since November or December, 2023. It takes up to 6 months. Not sure how you plan to make the trip in July?

[krssubbu1]

Oh god, I read somewhere it said I can only apply 3 months ahead

I am going through the document list

1. Evidence to prove your continuous residency in the UK since becoming a permanent resident

Do I need to prove for last 10 years since she got her ILR? Will payslips or p60 count?

2. Do I need to supply original BRP and passport now? or can I go to biometric centre and scan there?

3. It also wants proof of address: so this will just be 1 document like council tax bill for present year? and this apart from question 1 right?

[zimba]

Hello
My wife is on ILR and has had BRP issued in June 2014 which is expiring in June 2024. We have travel booked in July 1st week 2024.

I read that there is no need of BRP card from 1st Jan 2025 onwards but till then when we need to travel she will need this BRP card in validity right?

Has anyone done BRP renewal recently and can share experiences on timelines and documents needed please?

The eVisa system could be introduced in April based on info I have seen, so the renewal may not be even necessary

[krssubbu1]

Oh that would just be superb:) Thanks Zimba for the refreshing news. where did you see this? I need to make this travel in July as the ticket is very expensive and I need to be there for some religious reasons

where did you see this info? anyway I can call to confirm?

but if I have to do the ILR renewal just for this travel do I need to submit last 10 years evidence? will 1 payslip per year or p60 count?

Sorry really stressed over this

[zimba]

Oh that would just be superb:) Thanks Zimba for the refreshing news. where did you see this? I need to make this travel in July as the ticket is very expensive and I need to be there for some religious reasons

where did you see this info? anyway I can call to confirm?

but if I have to do the ILR renewal just for this travel do I need to submit last 10 years evidence? will 1 payslip per year or p60 count?

Sorry really stressed over this

There are some reports from the parliament but nothing official yet. You do not renew ILR, you are renewing the card. You must show you have lived here continuously and have not been away for more than 2 years. There is no specific evidence

[krssubbu1]

is it for 2 years only? home office website says I need to show continous evidence since time I got my BRP card? i.e 10 years back? or is that wrong?

I am going through this again and again on the website and confuses me, would you be able to tell me what documents are needed? i am preparing this for sending this way Monday so that earlier is better

[zimba]

is it for 2 years only? home office website says I need to show continous evidence since time I got my BRP card? i.e 10 years back? or is that wrong?

I am going through this again and again on the website and confuses me, would you be able to tell me what documents are needed? i am preparing this for sending this way Monday so that earlier is better

You cannot be outside the UK for more than 24 months continuously or else ILR is lost. You need to provide evidence that you lived here, and your ILR has not lapsed. I suggest sending evidence since you got your ILR status. Again, there is no specific evidence

[krssubbu1]

Thanks Zimba

So i need to provide evidence only for last 2 years and I shouldnt have been outside of country for 180 days in last 12 months right?

Reason I am asking is during COVID (2020) my wife was outside of UK for 9 months

Thanks

[CR001]

No, read zimbas advice again. Evidence required SINCE the ILR was granted, ie 10 years!

There is no 180 days per year absence limit once you have ilr. Where are you getting this from?

[krssubbu1]

Sorry read this somewhere

My wife has been out of more than 90 days during COVID Times so is this going to harm the application?

Will an annual summary statement from bank for 10 years and council tax letter stating both our names be enough to prove residency? because I cant get 10 years bank statement for every month

[zimba]

ILR status is only lost if you are away from the UK for more than 24 months. There are no other absence limits.
Again, there are no specific document requirements. You just need to cover the last 10 years with sufficient evidence

[krssubbu1]

Thank you so an annual summary statement for every year suffice? sorry not repeating my question but checking is that ok from past experiences

[zimba]

Thank you so an annual summary statement for every year suffice? sorry not repeating my question but checking is that ok from past experiences

They can ask for more documents if they need them. Provide whatever you have

[krssubbu1]

Ok, I am still collecting documents. Do i submit application and will be given time later for uploading or I need to upload first and then submit the document?

as time is ticking for me, I thoughts are to submit application if possible and then to upload it

[zimba]

You submit and then you get to upload everything

[fazhaque]

I had to do my wife’s BRP renewal few months ago. Surprisingly it was quite straightforward and the new card was given within 6 weeks. I had submitted any documents I could find with her name on it ( bank statements, council tax, GP appointment, hospital appointment, mortgage letter, pay slips etc etc).

[fazhaque]

Just to add to that, her brp has a validity until Dec’24

[CR001]

Just to add to that, her brp has a validity until Dec’24

This is normal now.

[zimba]

Just to add to that, her brp has a validity until Dec’24

Information on eVisas as all BPRs will be phased out from 1st Jan 2025

[pjoshi007]

Ok, I am still collecting documents. Do i submit application and will be given time later for uploading or I need to upload first and then submit the document?

as time is ticking for me, I thoughts are to submit application if possible and then to upload it

All your documents will need to be uploaded before your appointment date. If you don't have something but will be available few days later then put a letter mentioning that.

[krssubbu1]

Apologies for many questions, I am filling the form and it askes "Have you been more than 6 months continously outside of UK during your Permanent residency period?"

My wife couldnt travel back to UK in 2020 due to COVID (flights not running from India) and she was in India and flew back when it was safe to - she was in India for 222 days

If i mention this in the out of country dates excel sheet and mark it on the application form as "Yes" will it be a problem?

if not then do I submit proof of flights not operating but not sure what proof I can attach

[zimba]

Apologies for many questions, I am filling the form and it askes "Have you been more than 6 months continously outside of UK during your Permanent residency period?"

My wife couldnt travel back to UK in 2020 due to COVID (flights not running from India) and she was in India and flew back when it was safe to - she was in India for 222 days

If i mention this in the out of country dates excel sheet and mark it on the application form as "Yes" will it be a problem?

if not then do I submit proof of flights not operating but not sure what proof I can attach

You are NOT making an immigration application. Unless the absence is more than 24 months there is no effect. Provide whatever you have, there is no issue there. This is just for the UKVI to ensure that ILR has not been lost

[krssubbu1]

Thank you Zimba, another question since she has been out of UK for more 180 days, will this impact here UK Citizenship application if I make it within 5 years?