10 years long residence applications

[LetsGetPR]

which route is better ?

10 year ILR or Wait one year and apply under Tier 1 General ( 5 year stay).

Waiting for reply from gurus and moderators.

Thanks

[tnt2429]

Hi can you please let me know which peo u went for straight Set M,was it Croydon or shefield.
Thanks.

I went to Sheffield PEO. I suggest you should try your luck here and NOT Croydon as some members have not had much luck there.

Best of luck.

[tnt2429]

Hi,

I applied for my wife straight to SET(M) without being asked to switch to FLR(M) first like SWSS case. Hence only paid £1426 through online appoinment booking. The appointment went so smooth and without any questions. Guess it was a very lucky day for us. On the SET(M) form we only filled in maintenance for section 7B which does not requires £18,600 salary as my wife came to UK in 2011 (the old rules applied).

Regarding SET(M) supporting documents, we submitted:
1. Marriage certificate
2. Life in the UK test
3. PET English test result and certificate (to demonstrate B1 level)
4. 6 cohabitation documents
5. 4months payslips + bank statements to prove payslip payments.
That's all we submitted together with the application form (+ photos + passports).

I hope this helps.

tnt2429


Hi tnt,

Its regarding 6 cohabitation documents...!

How many months you submitted for 6 cohabitation documents?

Thanks...!

6 cohabitation documents shoudd spread to cover 2years of cohabitation as stated in the form requirement. I selected bank statements, council tax, NHS letters,etc. to cover the last 2 years.

[Muhammad1]

Hi can you please let me know which peo u went for straight Set M,was it Croydon or shefield.
Thanks.

I went to Sheffield PEO. I suggest you should try your luck here and NOT Croydon as some members have not had much luck there.

Best of luck.

Thanks a lot for you reply.i will definitely go to Sheffield then.
M just waiting for my visa since 20th sept 2013.

[Hardikjshah83]

looking at the sky drive data, it seems like HO works in order of the Bio Enrollment, instead of Application received, you may have sent application earlier, but if you delayed the Biomatric Enrollment (for any reason) it may delay your application too.

most people who have enrolled bio matric prior to 10th October has had their results, with few exceptions below.
aakkoo - 2/10/13
esmi - 5/10/13

hopefully this week the answers for below applicaiton should come
Name Bio-Enrl'd
jawadrox 10/10/2013
memon78 11/10/2013
khizarm 11/10/2013
amararach 14/10/2013
ellealicia 14/10/2013
msvayani 15/10/2013

Good luck to everyone who is waiting, i got another 5 months to go

[Ahmed786786]

Dear Senior Repected Members only,

First of all accept my appology if I am posting in the wrong section.
I need advice regarding me and my wife and my newborn.
I know its too early but i want to prepare what I need to do.

My situation is as follows
Currently Tier 2 and my salary is £20,000 and visa until June 2015 and 10 year completes on Sep 2014.
Wife came as post study dependent on Feb 2012 and switch to tier 2 dependent before 9 July 2012 and visa until June 2015.
Son born in the Uk on July 2013 and not applied for any visa yet.But got home country passport for him.

My Question is what is the best and quickest way we all can get settlement here in the UK?

Secondly whether my wife can apply ILR without switching to FLR(M)?

Bacause of our son its difficult for her to do a English language test to meet the language requirement therefore we want to meet this requirement by her pakistani B.com and M.com degree as the M.com degree is equivalent to Uk bachelor degree so planning to apply statement of campareability from UK NARIC but worried about how to prove that the degree was taught and researched in English as Pakistan is not a majority English speaking country.please help me in this regard also.

we will be very thankful to you.

Kind regards,
Mr & Mrs Ahmed

[britbanker]

looking at the sky drive data, it seems like HO works in order of the Bio Enrollment, instead of Application received, you may have sent application earlier, but if you delayed the Biomatric Enrollment (for any reason) it may delay your application too.

most people who have enrolled bio matric prior to 10th October has had their results, with few exceptions below.
aakkoo - 2/10/13
esmi - 5/10/13

hopefully this week the answers for below applicaiton should come
Name Bio-Enrl'd
jawadrox 10/10/2013
memon78 11/10/2013
khizarm 11/10/2013
amararach 14/10/2013
ellealicia 14/10/2013
msvayani 15/10/2013

Good luck to everyone who is waiting, i got another 5 months to go

Interesting observation, unfortunately my biometric letter took 1 month to arrive so had no choice.. I enrolled my biometrics 4 weeks after applying.

Good Luck to all those waiting!

[britbanker]

which route is better ?

10 year ILR or Wait one year and apply under Tier 1 General ( 5 year stay).

Waiting for reply from gurus and moderators.

Thanks

It really depends on you my friend, a friend of mine was eligible for 5 year ILR and 10 year ILR but went for the latter because the documents required were far less, you only need your passports, life in the UK test and the application form.

However, as you can see by reading this forum, the prolonged wait to receive your 10 year ILR is absolute mental torture.. your life will be in limbo for upto 6 months.

With the 5 year ILR, you can book an appointment at the PEO and get it over and done with on the day, but supporting documents required are far more. However as someone posted above; the UKVI are now going to introduce fast track settlement processing via premium services so that for me balances out the extra documentation.

Personally, if waiting for another year isn't that big a deal for you I would go down the 5 year ILR route. My 5 month wait for my 10 year ILR has been one of the most challenging periods in my life, its the not knowing that gets to you.. you just dont know when it will arrive.

However, the choice is ultimately yours.. if you go down the 10 year ILR route, be prepared for the long wait and the sacrifices you may need to make (ie no travel, job prospects etc).

All the best

Nik

[SSWSZ]

U have enough time so just apply for your ILR in August 28 days before 10 year completion .when you get the ILR then apply for your wife flr in peo and then set(m) peo so u will get the decision same day .as you wife is here befor July 2012 so she is under old rule. I myself try direct set(m) in Croydon but luck is not with even me I got indefinite but I have to pay both fees flr and set(m) in peo same day.someone update here that Croydon office stop doing this .
For your uk born child just apply for his/her registration through mn1 form and you will get British passport for your child after registration .i am not suggesting ,this is personnel experience and we do the same for ourself.
Hope this helps

Dear Senior Repected Members only,

First of all accept my appology if I am posting in the wrong section.
I need advice regarding me and my wife and my newborn.
I know its too early but i want to prepare what I need to do.

My situation is as follows
Currently Tier 2 and my salary is £20,000 and visa until June 2015 and 10 year completes on Sep 2014.
Wife came as post study dependent on Feb 2012 and switch to tier 2 dependent before 9 July 2012 and visa until June 2015.
Son born in the Uk on July 2013 and not applied for any visa yet.But got home country passport for him.

My Question is what is the best and quickest way we all can get settlement here in the UK?

Secondly whether my wife can apply ILR without switching to FLR(M)?

Bacause of our son its difficult for her to do a English language test to meet the language requirement therefore we want to meet this requirement by her pakistani B.com and M.com degree as the M.com degree is equivalent to Uk bachelor degree so planning to apply statement of campareability from UK NARIC but worried about how to prove that the degree was taught and researched in English as Pakistan is not a majority English speaking country.please help me in this regard also.

we will be very thankful to you.

Kind regards,
Mr & Mrs Ahmed

[babyblue]

Hi everyone,

Got my BRP today. My timeline is as follows:

Application Sent: 12/09/2013
Acknowledgement letter dated: 16/09/2013
Biometrics enrolled: 07/11/2013
BRP received: 10/02/2014
Documents/ Approval Letter: waiting

Please add onto skydrive and good luck for everyone waiting!

[MrA2Z]

My wait is over guys. Got approval letter today by Royal Mail. After half an hour got the BRP card as well. My timeline:

Application posted: 25-09-13
Fees deducted(credit card): 27-09-13
Acknowledgement letter received: 02-10-13
Biometrics letter received:18-10-13
Biometrics enrolled: 24-10-13
Approval letter received: 10-02-14
BRP received: 10-02-14

Date on Approval letter: 06-02-14
Total duration from application date: 4 months and 15 days.

My route: Student, 2yrs psw, Student
Documents sent:
Set(LR)
3 Passports
Life in UK test
BRP
Bank Statement(extra, don't need)

Thanks everybody for their support and advice. Good luck to all those who are still waiting.

[MrA2Z]

I received today, hopefully you will get this week as well. Our timeline is also same.

Applied on 25th Sep and still waiting.....

Hello MrA2Z, me too. I apply the same day as you. Still waiting.
I've me a silent reader of this forum for a while. Below is my time line

Application send: 25/09/13
Acknowledged receive:29/09/13
Bio invitation 15/10/13
Bio done 21/10/13
Approval +biometric+ document: waiting....waiting

Document sent :
Passport x 2
Life in the UK
Application form
Letter from university stating completion of masters degree

Waiting is no fun. Congratulations to all who have received their freedom. May God help those who are waiting. Hope some good news next week

[InfoR]

Congrats to everyone who have received their BRP's

I've noticed that there are a few people who are still not on sky drive. I don't think I can edit/update the sky drive.

Please include the new comers if you can. The more data the better I think.

Thanks for the insight Hardikjshah83. There does seem to be some correlation between the two.

I'm wondering if each caseworker gets a bunch of randomly selected cases which are piled up on their desk. And depending on the speed of the caseworker they might have some catching up to do. I wish I had an insider who could shed more light on how the cases are distributed between the staff.

[Jah_bless]

I received today, hopefully you will get this week as well. Our timeline is also same.

Applied on 25th Sep and still waiting.....

Hello MrA2Z, me too. I apply the same day as you. Still waiting.
I've me a silent reader of this forum for a while. Below is my time line

Application send: 25/09/13
Acknowledged receive:29/09/13
Bio invitation 15/10/13
Bio done 21/10/13
Approval +biometric+ document: waiting....waiting

Document sent :
Passport x 2
Life in the UK
Application form
Letter from university stating completion of masters degree

Waiting is no fun. Congratulations to all who have received their freedom. May God help those who are waiting. Hope some good news next week

Congratulations to all who get their ILR and wish you all the best for your freedom. Me, esmi and the rest are still waiting.....waiting....waiting.

[Spatacus]

which route is better ?

10 year ILR or Wait one year and apply under Tier 1 General ( 5 year stay).

Waiting for reply from gurus and moderators.

Thanks

Hello LetsGetPR,

if you have one year between your 10 years application and your Tier 1 General 5 years stay, i would suggest you should apply 10 years ILR as this will help you shorten the length of time you will spend waiting to qualify for your Naturalization.

[Spatacus]

My wait is over guys. Got approval letter today by Royal Mail. After half an hour got the BRP card as well. My timeline:

Application posted: 25-09-13
Fees deducted(credit card): 27-09-13
Acknowledgement letter received: 02-10-13
Biometrics letter received:18-10-13
Biometrics enrolled: 24-10-13
Approval letter received: 10-02-14
BRP received: 10-02-14

Date on Approval letter: 06-02-14
Total duration from application date: 4 months and 15 days.

My route: Student, 2yrs psw, Student
Documents sent:
Set(LR)
3 Passports
Life in UK test
BRP
Bank Statement(extra, don't need)

Thanks everybody for their support and advice. Good luck to all those who are still waiting.

Congratulations MrA2Z, and thanks for sharing the list of documents you sent to HO. Go on and enjoy your freedom.

[MEMON78]

Hi everybody,
I am glad to let you all know that I got my both documents and BRP,today, by the grace of almighty, the sole creator of the haven & earth.
I also congratulate those who got theirs and my heart-felt thoughts and prayer remain with those who eagerly waiting for theirs.

[Spatacus]

Hi everyone,

I received ILR on 31 december on the basis of 1o years, I was on student visa.
Now i need to apply for my wife visa, she is my dependent since april 2011.Her visa is going to expire on 11th of april.
Do i have to show the income of 18600?
What about maintenance. do i have to show maitenance? how much?
if yes, How can i show in 3 months. is there any alternative?

Arif

Hello itsarif,
since your wife has been your dependent right from April 2011, you can apply for her using form FLR(M) and then SET(M). you do not need to show £18,600 income as your wife is being binded by the old rule. Yes you can show proof of maintenance with 3-months payslips and 3-months corresponding bank statements.
hope this helps

[Spatacus]

Hi guys,
First of all, thank you so much for everybody’s kindness and support that you have been showing to members of the forum. I have been following the developments of the British immigration laws since I am also hoping to join the ranks of the British citizens in the near future. But I am having doubts regarding my situation and would be grateful for your advice.
I have been on HSMP visa, followed by Tier 1 General Migrant, but as a dependent to my husband. My husband has been working abroad all this time and continues not to be able to qualify for ILR, I am staying in the UK.
The situation re visa is as follows:
Clearance: 11 January 2005
Date of Entry: 17 April 2005 - The rest of the Tier 1 General visas have been prolonged successfully.
The current visa expires: 17 February 2015
In this 10 year period I have been away around a month altogether.
So I am hoping to have a straight case for my application for ILR, 10 year legal stay.
My questions are as follows:
When making an application for ILR – do I have to start counting the 10 year period since 17 April 2005?
Is there any chance to apply for ILR on 11 January 2015, or on 17 of February 2015?
Thank you again.

Hello M2013,
the earliest you can apply for your 10-years ILR is 28-days before the month you will complete 10-years
your 10-years starts from 17th of April 2005.
hope this helps.

[Spatacus]

Hi Gurus, moderators friends and well wishers,

I came to UK on 17-Jan-2005.

I was on Student visa for 5 Years (done PhD from UK uni), 6 month on PSW and rest on Tier 1 General. All visas extended on time or before the expiry date. 120 days in total outside of UK.

My current visa expires on 26-Jan-2016.

Shall I apply on 10 years Long residency or Shall I wait until 26-Jan -2016.

I do not have any dependent in my application.

Which is the earliest date i can apply for 10 year based ILR.

Thanks

Hello LetsGetPR,
the earliest you can apply your 10-years ILR is 28-days before the completion of your 10 years legal stay
your 10-years starts from 17th of Jan 2005.

[Ahmed786786]

Thanks for your reply.
Is it possible to book two appointments on the same day one for FLR(M) and one for SET(M) for the same applicant such as ILR can be taken on the same day?

Secondly please also suggest for the following:

Bacause of our son its difficult for her to do a English language test to meet the language requirement therefore we want to meet this requirement by her pakistani B.com and M.com degree as the M.com degree is equivalent to Uk bachelor degree so planning to apply statement of campareability from UK NARIC but worried about how to prove that the degree was taught and researched in English as Pakistan is not a majority English speaking country.please help me in this regard and if possible provide a sample letter that is required from Pakisatn university containing all the necessary information for home office purpose.Also English language requirement are the same for FLR(M) and SET(M) application?

Kind regards,

U have enough time so just apply for your ILR in August 28 days before 10 year completion .when you get the ILR then apply for your wife flr in peo and then set(m) peo so u will get the decision same day .as you wife is here befor July 2012 so she is under old rule. I myself try direct set(m) in Croydon but luck is not with even me I got indefinite but I have to pay both fees flr and set(m) in peo same day.someone update here that Croydon office stop doing this .
For your uk born child just apply for his/her registration through mn1 form and you will get British passport for your child after registration .i am not suggesting ,this is personnel experience and we do the same for ourself.
Hope this helps

Dear Senior Repected Members only,

First of all accept my appology if I am posting in the wrong section.
I need advice regarding me and my wife and my newborn.
I know its too early but i want to prepare what I need to do.

My situation is as follows
Currently Tier 2 and my salary is £20,000 and visa until June 2015 and 10 year completes on Sep 2014.
Wife came as post study dependent on Feb 2012 and switch to tier 2 dependent before 9 July 2012 and visa until June 2015.
Son born in the Uk on July 2013 and not applied for any visa yet.But got home country passport for him.

My Question is what is the best and quickest way we all can get settlement here in the UK?

Secondly whether my wife can apply ILR without switching to FLR(M)?

Bacause of our son its difficult for her to do a English language test to meet the language requirement therefore we want to meet this requirement by her pakistani B.com and M.com degree as the M.com degree is equivalent to Uk bachelor degree so planning to apply statement of campareability from UK NARIC but worried about how to prove that the degree was taught and researched in English as Pakistan is not a majority English speaking country.please help me in this regard also.

we will be very thankful to you.

Kind regards,
Mr & Mrs Ahmed

[Miangee]

Hi
Congratulation
You are really lucky which peo office you were applied and what was your status before ILR I mean was you student all 10 years or some other category and also how much you showed maintainence
Plz share as I should have to apply my wife next month thanks

[Hardikjshah83]

Looks like 6 ppl have received approval today. We'll done to you all on your well awaited freedom. Best wishes to others

[kunal parikh]

This looks good. I am waiting for mine since I applied on 28th Sep 2013.

I have question. I am currently preparing for my wife's FLR M. I have also applied to UK NARIC and it looks like I will have to wait for next 10 days to get it done.

My question is after getting ILR how many days we need to apply for FLR M. UK NARIC will delay my wife's application. Also, my wife's qualification is already on PBS calculator. I will be applying SET M after I get FLR M since she came to UK in 2010. Do we still need UK NARIC certificate to exempt from english language requirement??

Please advise

Thanks
Kunal

[Hardikjshah83]

This looks good. I am waiting for mine since I applied on 28th Sep 2013.

I have question. I am currently preparing for my wife's FLR M. I have also applied to UK NARIC and it looks like I will have to wait for next 10 days to get it done.

My question is after getting ILR how many days we need to apply for FLR M. UK NARIC will delay my wife's application. Also, my wife's qualification is already on PBS calculator. I will be applying SET M after I get FLR M since she came to UK in 2010. Do we still need UK NARIC certificate to exempt from english language requirement??

Please advise

Thanks
Kunal

Hi Kunal, you can and should apply for your wife's FLR(M) straight after your ILR, bearing in mind it takes them 3 days to issue the acknoledgement letter and then until you get her Bio done case worker will not look into the case. meanwhile if you get your UKNARIC certificate you can always send it as additional documents with covering letter detailing application refrence.

in my case i have applied for my ILR(LR) and my wife's FLR(M) because we withdrew our appeal and can not leave my wife without visa or an application. solicitor suggested to apply together and delay the Bio until i get my ILR done, this way she will be covered too.

not sure about UKNARIC requirement, i suggest you wait for some GURU's to answer your query.