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Rangu2006
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by Rangu2006 » Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:27 pm
I am looking some advice for my son ILR application. I am in ILR and my wife and kids will complete 5 years in the UK on 18-JUN-2024 on Skilled worker/ Tier 2 general dependent visa.
In 23-MAY-2024 my son 18th birthday.
Do he needs to write Life in the UK test?
My second kid 13years. she will be under child category, but my first kid have confusion.
Do i need to submit my wife separate application and my kids separate application or all three in one application?
can i submit online application for my son a month before ?
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by zimba » Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:51 am
Children do NOT have a residence requirement, they settle when parents both settle.
Children below 18 can be included in your spouse's SET(O) application.
Children who become 18 need to file a separate SET(O) application and meet the LIUK and English language requirement
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Rangu2006
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by Rangu2006 » Thu Feb 01, 2024 7:47 am
Thank you so much Zimba!
Once again, can I apply 28 days before 5 years completion for the ILR?
My son will turn 18 after the 28 days allowance (1 day later). He studied GCSE and currently in A Level. Does he still need to write the LIUK test?
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by zimba » Thu Feb 01, 2024 10:41 am
Rangu2006 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 7:47 am
Thank you so much Zimba!
Once again, can I apply 28 days before 5 years completion for the ILR?
My son will turn 18 after the 28 days allowance (1 day later). He studied GCSE and currently in A Level. Does he still need to write the LIUK test?
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Ranganathan
28-day concession applies to all
adult ILR applicants. You may include both children in your application as
at the time of application they are all below 18, so UKVI may not require LIUK and English language tests when the child becomes 18
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by Rangu2006 » Fri Feb 02, 2024 10:34 pm
Thank you so much!
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by Rangu2006 » Fri Feb 02, 2024 10:38 pm
Can I submit my wife's ILR application 45 days before the 5 years completion?
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by zimba » Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:04 pm
Rangu2006 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 02, 2024 10:38 pm
Can I submit my wife's ILR application 45 days before the 5 years completion?
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The date of submission is not that important. In order to get ILR you need to ensure that
the date of ILR decision is within 28 days of completing the 5 years. I explained this here:
How to apply early and benefit from the date of the ILR decision ?
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by Rangu2006 » Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:33 pm
Hi All
Can you please let me know the list of document for ILR for Skilled worker dependent Spouse/Children.
How many application need to submit?
Wife and two children(14 years and 17 years and 11 months)
Thank you!
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by zimba » Tue Apr 16, 2024 1:13 am
Single SET(O) application for all
Documents: Passports, LIUK, English language and cohabitation:
All you need to know about cohabitation evidence
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by Rangu2006 » Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:04 pm
Thank you Zimba!
My wife is working in school as teaching assistant. Still she need to show English language (English proficiency)?
what are the documents required for my kids?
The first one is 17 yrs 11 months and the second one is 14 yrs.
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by zimba » Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:30 am
Rangu2006 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:04 pm
Thank you Zimba!
My wife is working in school as teaching assistant. Still she need to show English language (English proficiency)?
what are the documents required for my kids?
The first one is 17 yrs 11 months and the second one is 14 yrs.
Yes, she needs to show English proficiency. For children just provide passports
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by Rangu2006 » Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:56 pm
Thank you Zimba!
One more doubt. I got ILR 02-Oct-2023. When I will be eligible to apply UK Passport or I should apply evisa due to BRP expire on 31-DEC-2024 ?
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by alterhase58 » Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:02 am
Apply for naturalisation after 2 October 2024.
Once British apply for a passport.
Post questions on naturalisation in the British Citizenship forum:
british-citizenship/
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by zimba » Thu Apr 18, 2024 12:37 pm
Rangu2006 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:56 pm
Thank you Zimba!
One more doubt. I got ILR 02-Oct-2023. When I will be eligible to apply UK Passport or I should apply evisa due to BRP expire on 31-DEC-2024 ?
ILR does not have an expiry. A British passport is a travel document that only British citizens can get. As advised, you must apply to naturalise as a British citizen first and attend your ceremony before being able to apply for a British passport
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by Rangu2006 » Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:44 pm
Thank you!
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by Rangu2006 » Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:03 pm
Is there any user guide document / YouTube video for applying Skilled Worker, Tier 2 or International Sportsperson dependant ILR. it will help me a lot.
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by Rangu2006 » Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:35 pm
Where can I find my GWF and VAF for my wife ILR application
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by AmazonianX » Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:57 am
Rangu2006 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:35 pm
Where can I find my GWF and VAF for my wife ILR application
From previous applications that you submitted. The reference numbers on them.
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by zimba » Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:24 pm
Rangu2006 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2024 8:35 pm
Where can I find my GWF and VAF for my wife ILR application
Ignore those
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by Rangu2006 » Mon May 06, 2024 8:52 pm
Hi
Regarding the ILR dependant visa, I came across that we are supposed to write the IELTS test for English Language requirement...
What is the minimum score required for a successful application?
Are there any websites that you would recommend for understanding and preparing for the IELTS test?
I came to know that the IELTS has four parts (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
Does the ILR dependent applicant need to do all four categories?
It would be great if you could confirm which specific IELTS test is required by the ILR dependent applicant...
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by zimba » Mon May 06, 2024 8:54 pm
The regular IELTS is not needed.
Instead, B1 SELT is the standard quick test to satisfy the requirements of ILR.
A great place to look at is Trinity College London website:
https://www.trinitycollege.com/qualific ... SE-grade-5
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by Rangu2006 » Mon May 06, 2024 9:20 pm
Thank you Zimba!
can we use UK Enic statement of comparability for English proficiency?
1.Comparable UK Qualifications : Master's degree
2.Comparable UK Qualifications : Bachelor degree
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by zimba » Mon May 06, 2024 10:17 pm
No, the 'Statement of Comparability' from UK ENIC is NOT suitable to prove English language level.
You need an appropriate 'Visas and Nationality Statement' document from ECCTIS:
https://ecctis.com/Qualifications/VAN/Default.aspx
As I told you above, SELT is the easiest and fastest route
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by Rangu2006 » Mon May 06, 2024 10:28 pm
Thank you Zimba!
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by Rangu2006 » Thu May 16, 2024 7:30 am
Hi
Is it possible to pay the UKVI ILR application fees with two payment cards?
Or are there any other payment methods that doesn't involve one payment card?
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