similar situation here
i applied on 3/9/12 for ILR 10 years (8 yrs student + 2 yrs discretionary leave).
my wife n daugter (2 yrs at that time) joined me in uk on 2006 and son born in uk on 2007 but later diagnosed with rare medical condition and we switched from student visa to HR under article 3 & 8.
since i have to apply for the FLR/m for my dependents or shall i go for SET/O?
whether i will be a good idea to go on desk or send it by post?
one more thing... it could and could not be an issue is the benefits.
we do get child benefit and DLA for my son cos our current leave doesnt restrict us from claiming benefits ?
regarding bank st.. does it have to be my wife? mine or joint acc? n does it has any min balance requirements?
i will appreciate if you could help me in the light of your most recent experience.
Regards,
Khall75 wrote:Asalam I Alakum and good morning to all,
Yesterday I had an appointment at Cardiff enquiry office for my mrs FLR m. Went to the window and the young DIY on the desk as me for the form and the supporting documents. After going through all the stuff for just few minutes he said u will get ur FLR m and have to wait for another 2 years before applying for ILR. Then I had a few minutes discussion with him and told him she has been with me in uk from the last 6 and a half years first as a student dependent till 2008 and then for 2 years as a PSW dependent till 2011, and tier 1 general dependent till now and that visa will expire in July 2013. I explained to him article 287 a and b to which he was shaking his head. Then I showed him one of the e-mail which I had from the home office enquiries office.
Then he asked me ok have you got set m on you and I said yes. I was asked to fill it while I was sitting with him on the desk. While I was filling the form he asked for the payment page from set m and I gave it to him. He asked for couple of more documents which I gave to him. In total for both forms he took 3 utility bills, 3 bank stat, employers letter for both of us, couple of payslips both of us and that's it. Was asked to go and come back after 4pm. Went to the Cardiff castle with the kids and when came back I was given ILR confirmation letter and told that BRP will be posted in 7 days. Special thanks to Damanisshallo who helped me with every thing till the last minutes and because of him I was able to book an appointment. It's all done and dusted now. Thanks to everyone on the forum for the help they provided.i will be with u people on the forum permanently to help those who needs it.
Thanks again