ILR application for Dependant SET(M) or SET(O)

[Mathy]

Hi,

My Husband was in Tier 1 General and got his ILR in March 2013. I hold Tier 1 Dependant Visa and came to UK by April 2011. Now i am planning to apply for my ILR as i am under the 2 years rule.

We booked appointment with Set(M) application . But when my husband called and checked in UKBA home office they said it should be SET(O), but reading the rules in UKBA (http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... tiontypes/)it looks like SET(M)

Someone please confirm me which is the correct application

Thanks

[Amber]

SET(O) is correct.

[Mathy]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply.

Please clarify the below,

1. In the SET(O) form the main application should be the dependant name or the sponsor's name

2. Also i have booked appointment for Jan 18 with SET(M) form, do i need to cancel and book an new appointment with SET(O)
or i can call and change the form ?

Thanks

[Amber]

The main applicant would be the dep. I imagine you can just turn up and use the same appointment as the forms are very similar and the fees are the same.

[khurramalvi]

Hi Amber,

Please can you clarify why dependant has to use SET (O) instead of SET (M)?

The main applicant would be the dep. I imagine you can just turn up and use the same appointment as the forms are very similar and the fees are the same.

[Amber]

SET(M) is for those with spouse/FLR(M) leave. A PBS dep whose spouse/partner/akin has settled as as a PBS applicant is entitled to settle on SET(O) when they have satisfied the requirements including the qualification period of 2/5 years.

[khurramalvi]

Thanks for the clarification.

How dependant will qualify for the income, experience and other points?

SET(M) is for those with spouse/FLR(M) leave. A PBS dep whose spouse/partner/akin has settled as as a PBS applicant is entitled to settle on SET(O) when they have satisfied the requirements including the qualification period of 2/5 years.

[Amber]

For SET(O) it's basically just KoLL (LIUK and B1 English), proof of cohabitation, qualifying period satisfied and adequate maintenance/accommodation. No experience, points etc... That's all not applicable. Obviously, both applicant and partner's BRPs, Passports and Marriage Certificate, 3 months wage slips and corresponding bank statements.

[khurramalvi]

Thanks for clarification.

For SET(O) it's basically just KoLL (LIUK and B1 English), proof of cohabitation, qualifying period satisfied and adequate maintenance/accommodation. No experience, points etc... That's all not applicable. Obviously, both applicant and partner's BRPs, Passports and Marriage Certificate, 3 months wage slips and corresponding bank statements.

[nyasecret]

Hi
Am in a similar situation, my husband was granted ILR and I was denied due KOl requirements. Was told to apply using set O form. I need some clarification, from your response above I should apply as main applicant. My query is what fees to pay and should I use my husband's documents?

Thanks in advance

[Amber]

The fees are stipulated on the form, main applicant fee. You'll need the documents stipulated below.

[nyasecret]

Thanks Amber.

One more query. Do I need my husbands letter from employer as one of the documents and do I also need one from my employer?

Thank you

[Amber]

No.

[nyasecret]

Is that a No for my husband's letter or mine?

[Amber]

You don't need letter from Employers at all unless you're using them as cohabitation proof.

[Gnanasekar]

With due respect, I would like to understand the discrepancy between answers here and UKBA page. Could someone explain http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... ettlement/

SET(O) is correct.

[vinny]

You can apply for settlement as a husband, wife or civil partner if:

you have completed a period of 2 years in the UK, with a visa or permission to remain here in this category;

There is no discrepancy. Tier 1 Dependants are not "in this category".

[Priyanka123]

Hi,
I am also in the same situation.
My husband got the ILR from Tier 1 general and now I have to apply for ILR as his dependant.
I am sure the correct for for me is SET O but I just have one doubt, do I (I am a dependant) need to fill in the section 6 Immigration History section in my form?
I mean do I need to give details of all my absences from UK? I was a housewife all the time as dependant and have no employer to give me a letter for absences etc.
Please advise.
Any help will be highly appreciated.

Kind regards,
Priya

[nirjharsaha]

Hi,

I am a British citizen. Before naturalizing as a British citizen in 2013, I had obviously got my Settlement; and prior to that I was on a work permit. Basically, I had got my settlement through the 5 year work permit in 2011 and got my citizenship in 2013.

My wife had applied for a spouse visa in June 2012 and got her Visa in Sept 2012. She then entered the country in December 2012. Now that 2 years have passed, she is applying for her settlement through the 2 year route (i.e she applied for her spouse visa prior to 9th July 2012),

Could you please tell which form she should apply (SET M or SET O)? If I use the UKBA questionnaire, it seems to show SET O form. However, the eligibility criteria of SET M seems to match my wife's case as I am British now. Set O doesn't seem to be the correct one.

Please advise. We have an appointment in a couple of days for SET M in the premium service center. So need response asap.

Many thanks

[CR001]

Hi,

I am a British citizen. Before naturalizing as a British citizen in 2013, I had obviously got my Settlement; and prior to that I was on a work permit. Basically, I had got my settlement through the 5 year work permit in 2011 and got my citizenship in 2013.

My wife had applied for a spouse visa in June 2012 and got her Visa in Sept 2012. She then entered the country in December 2012. Now that 2 years have passed, she is applying for her settlement through the 2 year route (i.e she applied for her spouse visa prior to 9th July 2012),

Could you please tell which form she should apply (SET M or SET O)? If I use the UKBA questionnaire, it seems to show SET O form. However, the eligibility criteria of SET M seems to match my wife's case as I am British now. Set O doesn't seem to be the correct one.

Please advise. We have an appointment in a couple of days for SET M in the premium service center. So need response asap.

Many thanks

It is Set(M) if she is on a spouse visa.