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Saby26 wrote:This seems to be really wierd. They can't even relax for 2 months. I guess there could be some way we can justify this. You think some solicitor could help me doing that?
If the spouse/civil partner visa was obtained overseas, you can submit an application for indefinite leave to remain 23 months after entering the UK. However, if your entry was delayed by up to 3 months after the issue of your visa, and your visa expires before you have completed 23 months from the date of entry into the UK, you should submit a SET(M) application by post before your visa expires. The application will be placed on hold until the qualifying period has been completed. Alternatively, you can submit an FLR(M) application and, if you meet the requirements for this application, you will be granted a further period of leave to enable you to complete the probationary period.
An in-time valid joint postal ILR application (with wife) may be possible, only if they are slow in reaching a decision, after both you and your wife respectively qualify.Saby26 wrote:This seems to be really wierd. They can't even relax for 2 months. I guess there could be some way we can justify this. You think some solicitor could help me doing that?
Processing times wrote:For applications made inside the UK under Tier 1 of the points-based system, the standard is that we will decide 75 per cent of applications within 4 weeks.
Hi,Saby26 wrote:Hello guys
I've got a doubt about my ILR application. It will be helpful if I could get some advice please.
My Tier 1 visa expires on 15th June 2012 and will be applying for ILR in May.
My wife joined me in the UK in August 2010 after our wedding and she won't complete her 2 years with me on dependent visa until August 2012. (her visa also expires on 15th June)
Is it possible to make ILR application for both of us together in May rather than me applying alone and she applying for her FLR till she completes her 2 years and then ILR. I know that she won't have completed 2 years by May 2012 but I am just trying to save myself from all that extra cost that we'll have to incur which is:
£1350 : for my ILR in May
£850 : for her FLR (M) in May
£1350 : for her ILR in August
Whereas if we are able to apply together we'll just have to spend £1350 + £650.
Any suggestions please?
Thanks very much.
Moreover, the law is you can apply 28 days before. In fact you have to wait for only 1 month..........Home office will not process you application in normal circumstances in ONLY ONE MONTH. You will be save...rubina20102010 wrote:Hi,Saby26 wrote:Hello guys
I've got a doubt about my ILR application. It will be helpful if I could get some advice please.
My Tier 1 visa expires on 15th June 2012 and will be applying for ILR in May.
My wife joined me in the UK in August 2010 after our wedding and she won't complete her 2 years with me on dependent visa until August 2012. (her visa also expires on 15th June)
Is it possible to make ILR application for both of us together in May rather than me applying alone and she applying for her FLR till she completes her 2 years and then ILR. I know that she won't have completed 2 years by May 2012 but I am just trying to save myself from all that extra cost that we'll have to incur which is:
£1350 : for my ILR in May
£850 : for her FLR (M) in May
£1350 : for her ILR in August
Whereas if we are able to apply together we'll just have to spend £1350 + £650.
Any suggestions please?
Thanks very much.
If this is the matter of saving money than you can follow below way.
1) Post your application for ILR and FLR(M) for your wife.
Try to delay to post your application as much as you can, Normally home office will take 4 to 6 months to process ILR application. After Aug you can write cover letter that now your wife is eligible for ILR. send this cover letter with fee adjustment and required documents.
by following this way you can save money and both you will get ILR.
hope it will help you.
Rubi
Good idea.rubina20102010 wrote:1) Post your application for ILR and FLR(M) for your wife.
Try to delay to post your application as much as you can, Normally home office will take 4 to 6 months to process ILR application. After Aug you can write cover letter that now your wife is eligible for ILR. send this cover letter with fee adjustment and required documents.
they will not both get ILR if she applies for FLR(M).rubina20102010 wrote:Hi,Saby26 wrote:Hello guys
I've got a doubt about my ILR application. It will be helpful if I could get some advice please.
My Tier 1 visa expires on 15th June 2012 and will be applying for ILR in May.
My wife joined me in the UK in August 2010 after our wedding and she won't complete her 2 years with me on dependent visa until August 2012. (her visa also expires on 15th June)
Is it possible to make ILR application for both of us together in May rather than me applying alone and she applying for her FLR till she completes her 2 years and then ILR. I know that she won't have completed 2 years by May 2012 but I am just trying to save myself from all that extra cost that we'll have to incur which is:
£1350 : for my ILR in May
£850 : for her FLR (M) in May
£1350 : for her ILR in August
Whereas if we are able to apply together we'll just have to spend £1350 + £650.
Any suggestions please?
Thanks very much.
If this is the matter of saving money than you can follow below way.
1) Post your application for ILR and FLR(M) for your wife.
Try to delay to post your application as much as you can, Normally home office will take 4 to 6 months to process ILR application. After Aug you can write cover letter that now your wife is eligible for ILR. send this cover letter with fee adjustment and required documents.
by following this way you can save money and both you will get ILR.
hope it will help you.
Rubi
Greenie wrote:
they will not both get ILR if she applies for FLR(M).
no - i meant that the wife will not get ILR if she applies on form FLR(M), as FLR(M) is for further leave, not ILR. The main applicant will of couse get ILR if he qualifies.sunil.suneel wrote:Greenie wrote:
they will not both get ILR if she applies for FLR(M).
Why do you say that Greenie, in the worst case, would the main applicant not get ILR ???
Greenie wrote:no - i meant that the wife will not get ILR if she applies on form FLR(M), as FLR(M) is for further leave, not ILR. The main applicant will of couse get ILR if he qualifies.sunil.suneel wrote:Greenie wrote:
they will not both get ILR if she applies for FLR(M).
Why do you say that Greenie, in the worst case, would the main applicant not get ILR ???
Yes. However, the wife may vary her application to SET(O) (Or the husband may vary his application to include his wife?) if she becomes eligible for ILR before her husband's decision. Will this be equivalent to both husband and wife applying for ILR together?Greenie wrote:no - i meant that the wife will not get ILR if she applies on form FLR(M), as FLR(M) is for further leave, not ILR. The main applicant will of couse get ILR if he qualifies.
True , FLR(M) is further leave to remain. but if home office is taking more than 2 months to process their postal applications and during that time the wife will meet the required time ......She can apply for ILR as dependent of main applicant....If application is under process at that time she doesn't need to pay full ILR fee. all she need to pay fee adjustment and SET(O) dependent required documents. Is there is anything wrong you can see by following that way ?Greenie wrote:no - i meant that the wife will not get ILR if she applies on form FLR(M), as FLR(M) is for further leave, not ILR. The main applicant will of couse get ILR if he qualifies.sunil.suneel wrote:Greenie wrote:
they will not both get ILR if she applies for FLR(M).
Why do you say that Greenie, in the worst case, would the main applicant not get ILR ???
trying to vary applications is always very messy and personally, in these circumstances I probably wouldn't risk it given the ineptitude of the UKBA in dealing with seemingly straightforward cases. I have never attempted to vary an application in this way so don't know if logistically or legally it would work in that I am not sure whether they would consider that they were applying for ILR together. Maybe I have become overly cautious?vinny wrote:Yes. However, the wife may vary her application to SET(O) (Or the husband may vary his application to include his wife?) if she becomes eligible for ILR before her husband's decision. Will this be equivalent to both husband and wife applying for ILR together?Greenie wrote:no - i meant that the wife will not get ILR if she applies on form FLR(M), as FLR(M) is for further leave, not ILR. The main applicant will of couse get ILR if he qualifies.
Post your application ---- best for saving money and getting ILR for yourself and your wife...sameeer wrote:Hello Greenie vinny sunil.suneel ,
I am in a similar boat.
My Visa and my wife visa expires in July 2012 (but wife complete 2 year in November 2012)
I am eligible to apply for ILR in April 2012
As mentioned by Sunil can I apply for ILR at peo and then apply for FLR(M) for wife in July and then attempt to vary application to SET(M) in October.
Or apply for SET(M) directly in October hoping to be considered in 4 months time by when she would be eligible.
sameeer wrote:Hello Greenie vinny sunil.suneel ,
I am in a similar boat.
My Visa and my wife visa expires in July 2012 (but wife complete 2 year in November 2012)
I am eligible to apply for ILR in April 2012
As mentioned by Sunil can I apply for ILR at peo and then apply for FLR(M) for wife in July and then attempt to vary application to SET(M) in October.
Or apply for SET(M) directly in October hoping to be considered in 4 months time by when she would be eligible.