Financial requirements for applying ILR with 1 dependant now 18yr old.

[Rleavey81]

I entered the uk 19/10/2015

My leave to remain is expiring on 22/12/2020
Help me out what is the earliest I can apply for ILR? And also taking life in the uk test how soon can I take the exam?

Thank you for your help...

Under spouse visa...

[zimba]

Within 28 days of completing your 5 years, counting from the date of your first entry to the UK. You can take the LIUK test anytime you like

[Rleavey81]

Aw thank you, that helps because I was gonna take test beforehand like in March 2020 or June 2020..

Another thing my son he is my dependent he will be 18 next year. He arrived in UK September 2018,am I going to be able to include him in my ILR application?

Thanks very much and merry Christmas!!!

[zimba]

You can include older children in your application if they both:

• were under 18 when they got permission to be in the UK as your dependant
• still do not live an independent life - for example, they have not left home, got married or had children

If they turn 18 before you apply, they also need to:

• pass the Life in the UK Test
• meet the English language requirements

[Rleavey81]

Thank you for your help..

[Amber]

Good evening,

I would like to ask for advice my son will be 18 in May 2020 and we have to take life in the uk test for ILR, is it possible to take the test before he turns 18?

Thanks a lot

[Amber]

Life in the UK Test Helpline
Telephone: 0800 015 4245
Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm

[Rleavey81]

Thank you..

Another thing.. I entered the UK Oct 19,2015 so I will be 5 years in the uk Oct 19,2020. What will be the earliest I can apply for ILR?
My leave to remain visa expires on 22/12/2020..

Thank you again for all your advice..

[zimba]

Within 28 days of completing your 5 years, counting from the date of your first entry to the UK. You can take the LIUK test anytime you like

[Amber]

Under what category are you applying to settle, I assume PBS - T2? When was your entry clearance issued?

[Rleavey81]

Hi all, I have a question I have started to filled in online application for ILR and when it comes to the financial requirements it only showed me 18.600. I am curious because I have 1 dependant?

Thanks in advance
Rebecca

[CR001]

What visa category exactly do you hold??

[Rleavey81]

Visa spouse 5 year route

[Rleavey81]

My visa in under a 5 year route spouse visa, my son was under 18 when he come over as dependent, now he turned 18 this year in May. I am about to apply for ILR but I'm a bit confused because my son only lives here in uk for 2yrs this month. Am I gonna be able to apply him as my dependent for ILR?
Thanks in advance

[zimba]

You can include older children in your application if they both:

• were under 18 when they got permission to be in the UK as your dependant
• still do not live an independent life - for example, they have not left home, got married or had children

If they turn 18 before you apply, they also need to:

• pass the Life in the UK Test
• meet the English language requirements

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Children do NOT have a 5-year residence requirement. They can be granted ILR when both parents are settled in the UK

[vinny]

Son may apply for ILR.

Section D-LTRC: Decision on application for leave to remain as a child

D-LTRC.1.1. If the applicant meets the requirements for leave to remain as a child the applicant will be granted leave to remain of a duration which will expire at the same time as the leave granted to the applicant’s parent, and will be subject to the same conditions in respect of recourse to public funds as that parent. To qualify for indefinite leave to remain as a child of a person with indefinite leave to remain as a partner or parent, the applicant must meet the requirements of paragraph 298 of these rules.

[Rleavey81]

Thank you

I am very sorry to be a pain, it is just very confusing and stressful. Because the fees are very expensive and I'm scared to get refused.
Of what I understood when he was granted leave to enter in September 2018 and whilst I hold leave to remain status my son is actually under the leave to remain visa? So when it's time for me to apply for ILR I can add him to it as my dependent?

Thank u again so much

[zimba]

Thank you

I am very sorry to be a pain, it is just very confusing and stressful. Because the fees are very expensive and I'm scared to get refused.
Of what I understood when he was granted leave to enter in September 2018 and whilst I hold leave to remain status my son is actually under the leave to remain visa? So when it's time for me to apply for ILR I can add him to it as my dependent?

Thank u again so much

Correct

[vinny]

Yes.

[stella123]

Hi, my child is 18, she has been going to UK secondary school all this while. How we prove english ability? Can show her O Level Result?

[CR001]

Hi, my child is 18, she has been going to UK secondary school all this while. How we prove english ability? Can show her O Level Result?

English B1 test and Life in the UK test is mandatory for your child over 18.

A level results are NOT sufficient.

[vinny]

Hopefully, GCSE or A level English may be acceptable in place of B1 in the future. But not quite yet.