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by boxing_boy » Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:31 pm
Hello,
first of all, I would like to thank Moderators, members for running this very usual forum. Turn around is high and get reply quickly as well.
I am preparing for applying ILR in month of July 2011, as I am completing my 5 years in August 2011. I am having following queries related to eligibility for myself and dependents, income criteria & cohabitation.
1. Eligibility :
A. Eligibility for myself as Main applicant
I got my visa stamped on 09/08/2006 and entered in UK on 13/08/2006 on WP. Below is the visa status summary there after.
a. WP issued on 09/08/2006 for 12 months.
b. WP extension in August 2007 for 12 months.
c. WP extension in August 2008 for 12 months.
d. Switched into T2 (ICT) in 2009 for 12 months, as WP was closed.
e. Switched into T1G in June 2010 and leave to remain till 16th June 2012.
Note : Absence from UK from 25th October 2008 to 25th Nov 2008 on paid leave.
Please can you let me know, am I eligible to apply for ILR on or after (13/08/2011 - 28 days) 16th July 2011 ?
B. Eligibility for Dependents (Spouse)
Spouse :
a. Spouse entered in UK along with me. i.e. 13/08/2006.
b. She maintains visa status in dependent category in a same way, which I have described above for me.
Note : Absence from UK
1. From 26th Sept 2006 to 1st Nov. 2006
2. From 25th Oct. 2008 to 15th Dec. 2008
Daughter :
a. She is born in UK on 21st April 2008.
b. She maintains the same visa status in dependent category in a same way, which I have described 2008 onwards.
Note : Absence from UK
1. From 25th Oct. 2008 to 15th Dec. 2008
Please can you let me know, whether both of them are eligible to apply for ILR at the same, when I apply in July 2011 ?
2. Income criteria :
I had claimed 35 points by showing income just above 56K (£55,000-£64,999.99), when switched to T1G in June 2010.
a. Does that mean, whether I have to show 56K or more to claim 35 points OR anything just above 55K & less than 56K would do to claim 35 points in ILR ?
b. As I am planning to apply in July 2011 (let us say in between 17th & 31st July),what will be my valid 15 months period from 31st July 2011 ?
3. Cohabitation :
As per the new rule in place, you need to prove cohabitation for your spouse. Since my wife is home maker and we do not have any joint account together.
a. What are the proofs, which I can use to prove, we are staying together in UK ?
b. For how long (in terms of years) we need to prove ?
4. Access to public fund :
During her UK tenure, my wife had to go for surgery twice. Would it be consider as access to public fund ?
5. Letter from employer from WP days :
I am working with same employer since Aug 2006 till date, even though I have switched into T1G. Since I have worked from Aug 2006 to June 2010 on WP, before switching into T1G, do I need a letter from my current employer showing I have worked with them during WP period ?
Please moderators or experience members can reply on this post ? That would be great help.
Regards
boxing_boy