When to apply for ILR

[gidoc]

Hi all,
Please advise eligibility for ILR for Self and for dependents:
Self: Entered UK April 2005 on WP, Wife and 2 children entered two months later, as WP dependents
All switched to HSMP July 2006
All had HSMP extension up to Jul 2011 and limited leave to remain until then.
( wife travels frequently to India)

I am eligible for ILR in Apr 2010 but the rest become eligible in June 2010

Q1.
I will apply in Jun 2010. Do we all have to prove our stay of 5 yrs or just me the main applicant has to do it and then all others will follow?
(there is a minor variations, my wife has stayed out more than rest of us and may be in excess of 180 days)

Q2. All my relevant docs of 5 yrs are there, I have permanent employment. No proof was asked for my wife as dependent(Marriage certf was sent of course) like joint utility bills or bank account at the time of extension.
Am I right in assuming that no other documents are required for dependents other than those mentioned in the Set O form to provide proof of their living in UK for 5 yrs?

Q3.Am I right in the following?- I had HSMP before Nov 2006 but after April 2006, so I have to complete 5 yrs( and not 4) for ILR but do not require to give Life in UK test?

Q4. All of us will be eligible for Citizenship in 2011 if obtain ILR in 2010.

Grateful for help and advise.

Thanks
SM

[vinny]

I believe that you may include all your dependants when you are eligible to apply for settlement.

See also Can I be naturalised as a British citizen? (Chapter 18: Naturalisation at discretion) and

Can I register a child aged under 18 as a British citizen? > Other cases where it is considered to be in the child’s best interests to be granted British citizenship (Chapter 9: Registration of minors at discretion).

Cheaper if you apply together.