10 years long residence applications

March_LR14 wrote:Hi,

I can't imagine how hard it is for all of you who have been waiting for over 4 months. I have still 10 days to apply and i am counting the days on finger tips and i don't know how i will cope with wait after applying?

There are huge no of applications are submitted to HO under 10 year category in Aug, Sep & Oct but in Feb, March there are comparatively less application so hopefully you don't have to wait as long as we did but still keep 3 months in your mind and pray .....Rest is in God's hand.

Don't worry as they will be register as British by section 1(3) and British don't need any visa to stay in uk.

virgono1 wrote:Guys can someone help me with this please.

I applied 26th Nov 2013
My visa was valid till 30 Dec 13 & so was my wife's and my 2 Kids which were born here(4 & 6 years old).
When I got my acknowledgment letter I applied FLR(M) for my wife. I was going to apply for my kids as well at the same time but solicitor told me that I don't need to apply for kids, once I get my ILR then I should apply for them.

Now....My question is that My application is with HO and so as my wife's but both of my children's visa expired on 30th Dec 2013 & they don't have any application pending with HO at the moment.
So will it affect in anyway when I apply for them after getting my ILR ?
Will they be considered as illegal/overstayed during this period?
If yes then what is the solution?

Kindly reply.......somebody just highlighted this to me today and I am getting worried now...

My friend received BRP on Friday who apolied on first week of week of October.Also he was resfused for dictionary leave a leave . While on appeal, he appled for ilt.

Can you please list all the documents you submitted for the application

Following my post yesterday I received lot of PM for full details. So please find full details again for those who are in similar situation.

1. Came to UK in 2003 as student (then IGS, PSW and lastly Tier 1 Gen - Visa till 2016)
2. Married in 2008 in Pakistan
3. Wife joined me in 2009 as dependent of Point Based System - Post Study Work Visa.
4. In 2010 We were granted Tier 1 General - initial application for whole family
5. In 2013 further extension for 3 years on Tier 1 Gen - Visa Valid till 2016 for whole family.
6. In Feb 2014 I was granted ILR on the basis of 10 years lawful residency

Now because the of the following facts:
a) wife joined me as PBS - PSW dependent
b) She joined me before 9th July 2012

It was clear that:
i) She is eligible for ILR.
ii) She doesn't need to spend any extra time because she had already completed her 2 years qualifying period under transitional provision.

But whether direct on SET (M) or first FLR (M) and the SET (M).

Most of the people will go for FLR (M) and then SET (M). But I read few success stories on this forum where people successfully applied for ILR directly with the advice of either:
1) Senior members on this forum
2) Caseworker himself/herself asked to do so.

I personally prepared my case in the light of following post dated back in March 2013

"An Update on 10 Yr LR Spouse
Postby Damanisshallo » Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:37 pm

New Update for spouses of 10 Yr LR ILR Applicants.

One of my best friend happen to attend the PEO appointment yesterday at Croydon and has been informed that if the spouse has enough leave to remain after the main applicant got his ILR issued then the Spouse of such applicant need not switch to FLR(M) before applying for SET(M) (As believed earlier) and can rather make SET(M) application directly.

The unfortunate thing is this is just a word of mouth and nothing has been given on paper.

So my advise is for all those who are in similar situation to take both SET(M) & FLR(M) applications along with you and hand in the SET(M) instead. Having said this, you need to have some courage to explain this to the so called qualified CSA/Supervisors to get over the unnecessary FLR(M) saving around £561 or in the worst case £861.

I know some members like Mr Khall may feel like they've been deceived when asked to pay a huge amount of £861. My request for such members is to fight back and see if you can get your money back as you've got nothing to lose.


Tip of the trick is to hand in SET(M) application."

and been successful Alhamdulillah yesterday. After giving my all paperwork at counter, I did try to explain the lady that I had got other forms (SET - O and FLR - M) ready as well as I was not 100% sure if SET M is right form (Didn't say that not sure if she qualify for ILR or Not otherwise it would have made things difficult for us). She said caseworker would let us know if any thing wrong.

We submitted our case at 8 am and at 9 am (after 10 of BIO Metric) our number was called on counter. It was so quick that I thought she would say that
i) She needed to apply on FLR (M) first (so an other £900+ fee)

But no
She said I had approved your wife application (approval letter given) and she would receive her BRP in post.

She didn't ask any question and I didn't have to explain any rule.

I hope i have covered all things

MSV

esmsi wrote:My friend received BRP on Friday who apolied on first week of week of October.Also he was resfused for dictionary leave a leave . While on appeal, he appled for ilt.

Cant get, can you please elaborate ?? He applied for discretionary leave before ILR ???

msvayani wrote:Following my post yesterday I received lot of PM for full details. So please find full details again for those who are in similar situation.


I hope i have covered all things

MSV

Thanks and really helpful as you have shared your experience ....any one else tried yet or what we book appointment for SET(M)/ FLR(M) and take both form...and the fees regarding to adjust.

So what I understood, Spouse come and join with the partner under PBS dependent will be under the previous rule and will able to qualify as there previous resident duration 2 years or more and able to apply ILR by SET(M) straight a way if they have there B1 and LIUK with them. And so any new rules of Financial specific amount would not be necessary for the FLR(M).

As join before 2012 yo have mentioned
" ii) She doesn't need to spend any extra time because she had already completed her 2 years qualifying period under transitional provision. "

what is the " transitional provision. " is it the qualifying period for the ILR for spouse ?

Please share if I understood anything wrong or anything need to be added to be consider

Hi
So it's clear that those spouse whose joined partner before 2012 can get direct ILR without go for Flr m but can any one explain this will also for dependent of student lived here all 10 years as student and have got ILR on long residence as One solicitor told me its only for tier 1 and 2 category time spend on student does not count towards settlement .and had advice me to apply flr m form for my wife whose has joined me in 2007 and still on student dependent visa. And has not got decision yet so can I vary her application with ILR application now

msvayani wrote:Following my post yesterday I received lot of PM for full details. So please find full details again for those who are in similar situation.

1. Came to UK in 2003 as student (then IGS, PSW and lastly Tier 1 Gen - Visa till 2016)
2. Married in 2008 in Pakistan
3. Wife joined me in 2009 as dependent of Point Based System - Post Study Work Visa.
4. In 2010 We were granted Tier 1 General - initial application for whole family
5. In 2013 further extension for 3 years on Tier 1 Gen - Visa Valid till 2016 for whole family.
6. In Feb 2014 I was granted ILR on the basis of 10 years lawful residency

Now because the of the following facts:
a) wife joined me as PBS - PSW dependent
b) She joined me before 9th July 2012

It was clear that:
i) She is eligible for ILR.
ii) She doesn't need to spend any extra time because she had already completed her 2 years qualifying period under transitional provision.

But whether direct on SET (M) or first FLR (M) and the SET (M).

Most of the people will go for FLR (M) and then SET (M). But I read few success stories on this forum where people successfully applied for ILR directly with the advice of either:
1) Senior members on this forum
2) Caseworker himself/herself asked to do so.

I personally prepared my case in the light of following post dated back in March 2013

"An Update on 10 Yr LR Spouse
Postby Damanisshallo » Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:37 pm

New Update for spouses of 10 Yr LR ILR Applicants.

One of my best friend happen to attend the PEO appointment yesterday at Croydon and has been informed that if the spouse has enough leave to remain after the main applicant got his ILR issued then the Spouse of such applicant need not switch to FLR(M) before applying for SET(M) (As believed earlier) and can rather make SET(M) application directly.

The unfortunate thing is this is just a word of mouth and nothing has been given on paper.

So my advise is for all those who are in similar situation to take both SET(M) & FLR(M) applications along with you and hand in the SET(M) instead. Having said this, you need to have some courage to explain this to the so called qualified CSA/Supervisors to get over the unnecessary FLR(M) saving around £561 or in the worst case £861.

I know some members like Mr Khall may feel like they've been deceived when asked to pay a huge amount of £861. My request for such members is to fight back and see if you can get your money back as you've got nothing to lose.


Tip of the trick is to hand in SET(M) application."

and been successful Alhamdulillah yesterday. After giving my all paperwork at counter, I did try to explain the lady that I had got other forms (SET - O and FLR - M) ready as well as I was not 100% sure if SET M is right form (Didn't say that not sure if she qualify for ILR or Not otherwise it would have made things difficult for us). She said caseworker would let us know if any thing wrong.

We submitted our case at 8 am and at 9 am (after 10 of BIO Metric) our number was called on counter. It was so quick that I thought she would say that
i) She needed to apply on FLR (M) first (so an other £900+ fee)

But no
She said I had approved your wife application (approval letter given) and she would receive her BRP in post.

She didn't ask any question and I didn't have to explain any rule.

I hope i have covered all things

MSV

Hello MSV,
Many congrats for you and your wife's ILR. Would you kindly let us know what documents did you provided ?
Many thanks
Shah

Hi
So it's clear that those spouse whose joined partner before 2012 can get direct ILR without go for Flr m but can any one explain this will also for dependent of student lived here all 10 years as student and have got ILR on long residence as One solicitor told me its only for tier 1 and 2 category time spend on student does not count towards settlement .and had advice me to apply flr m form for my wife whose has joined me in 2007 and still on student dependent visa. And has not got decision yet so can I vary her application with ILR application now

Hi Guys,

Just would like to share with you that I got my ILR confirmation letter,

My timeline follow as;
Application made 13 November 2013
Bio Done 03 Jan 14
Approval date 05 March 14 (under 4 months)

Student visa+Spouse Visa+Turkish ECAA

I were married to Lithuanian citizen and I did not provide anything that my ex wife was exercising treaty rights.

I hope all you get your ILR as quickly as possible.

Regards and thanks everyone who contributes

Thankgod! Thats a great news that somebody else got the approval letter this week! I have submitted my docs on 2nd DEc 2013 but my biomentrics was done by 3rd January 2014. Same as you, so i am hoping to hear from ukba soon too!!

noluck wrote:Hi Guys,

Just would like to share with you that I got my ILR confirmation letter,

My timeline follow as;
Application made 13 November 2013
Bio Done 03 Jan 14
Approval date 05 March 14 (under 4 months)

Student visa+Spouse Visa+Turkish ECAA

I were married to Lithuanian citizen and I did not provide anything that my ex wife was exercising treaty rights.

I hope all you get your ILR as quickly as possible.

Regards and thanks everyone who contributes

how LUCKY ... mr Noluck... best wishes for the future

noluck wrote:Hi Guys,

Just would like to share with you that I got my ILR confirmation letter,

My timeline follow as;
Application made 13 November 2013
Bio Done 03 Jan 14
Approval date 05 March 14 (under 4 months)

Student visa+Spouse Visa+Turkish ECAA

I were married to Lithuanian citizen and I did not provide anything that my ex wife was exercising treaty rights.

I hope all you get your ILR as quickly as possible.

Regards and thanks everyone who contributes

Good man......Enjoy your freedom....

maria20110 wrote:Thankgod! Thats a great news that somebody else got the approval letter this week! I have submitted my docs on 2nd DEc 2013 but my biomentrics was done by 3rd January 2014. Same as you, so i am hoping to hear from ukba soon too!!

I hope u will get it in next 2 weeks ....every one applied in DEC got there BIO in JAN..according to Skydrive data....

Hello
Firstly thanks to msvayani for sharing his experience in detail.
What a coincidence, as I applied my spouse’s SET (M) on same day i.e. 8/3/14 at 0920 at Sheffield PEO as well and also got approval.
Was planning to share my experience but msvayani has explained it all from case worker interfacing viewpoint. I had a similar experience except I only handed SET(M) and didn’t declare anything regarding FLR(M) or SET(O) though did take completed FLR(M) application with me for worst case. When using UKBA’s website for form selection it recommended SET (M) to me.
The only slight difference between my and msvayani‘s case was his Tier 1 and my Tier 2 category. My spouse was Tier 2 dependent and came to UK in 2010. My ILR was approved on Long Residence basis in Feb’14 as well while my spouse had visa until Nov’15.
I would add to recommendation that everyone (living in vicinity) to use Sheffield PEO for their applications, if you have a straight forward case. This was my second visit to them and I’ve found the case workers there helpful, friendly and professional in their approach both times.
Finally Good Luck to everyone as luck does matter.

Well first cong for Tier210 for success. My appointment was at 8 and by 9 i was out with approval so probablly didn't see you there.
Same 2nd expriece for me as well and very very help they are

MSV

[quote="noluck"]Hi Guys,

Just would like to share with you that I got my ILR confirmation letter,

My timeline follow as;
Application made 13 November 2013
Bio Done 03 Jan 14
Approval date 05 March 14 (under 4 months)

Student visa+Spouse Visa+Turkish ECAA

I were married to Lithuanian citizen and I did not provide anything that my ex wife was exercising treaty rights.

I hope all you get your ILR as quickly as possible.

Regards and thanks everyone who contributes[/q
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Hi there
Congratulations. I applied on 20th November and bio done same as you. Just been to home office and advisor told mr my case is under consideration. I will get insha Allah positive response this week finger crossed. Such a stressful time I am having. I can't get my head round.
Raaz

My prayers are for those who are waiting like me.
And congratulations to those who got ILR. Enjoy your freedom
Raaz

Hello All,

My timelines are:

Application sent on 12.02.2014
Acknowledgment Letter received on 14.02.2014
Biomatrics letter received on 17.02.2014
Biomatrics done on 18.02.2014

Now waiting to hear from HO.

masud0174 wrote:
I have not received my BRP Yet !
Home Office said follow the steps according to your letter. Day before yesterday, i have spoken with HO, they said it has not been sent out yet ! Solicitor said Wait ! Sometimes it takes longer ! Already 9 working days has passed !

No Idea what should i do

Alhamdulillah ! I have received My ILR today.
Approval Letter Issued: 17/02/2014
BRP Issued : 26/02/2014
Solicitors received BRP: 07/03/2014
I have Received BRP from Solicitor: 10/03/2014

I have submitted
13 Nov 2013
Bio by 1st week of Jan 2014
Aporved 26 bFeb 2014

And received doc and BRP by 1 week March 2014

By the way have read the previous recent Long resident applicant dependent case of getting ILR directly by SET(m) but both of their spouse were Tire1 and Tire 2 dependent and some of us also would like to requested to know is it is it applicable for same as Tire 4 student dependent as well ..as the 1st para of Set(m) "If your last grant of leave was not issued under Paragraph 281, 284, 295A or 295D under Part 8 of the Immigration Rules you MUST NOT apply using this form" other than spouse of slatted person could apply and regardless Tire 1/2/4 is all dependent treat as PBS or not? I have download the Immigration rule and read Part 8 but unfamiliarity not clearly understood...

hi
any senior member can plz through light on this that those getting ILR directly by SET(m) to skip FLR M but both of their spouse were Tire1 and Tire 2 dependent
but i would like to request is it also applicable for dependent of all of those student or PBS Tire 4 student dependent whose got ILR on Long residence while they were student.

Update Timeline

Application submitted : 10/10/2013
Bio Registration: 25/11/2013
Application Approved: 17/02/2014
Bio Issue Date: 26/02/2014

Pls update on skydrive

hi All,

i have this bizarre situation here :

me and my wife have originally applied on Tier 1 (GEN) Extention, which was refused and pending hearing in Aug'14. HO kept all our oriignal document at that time subsequently I have withdraw application and at the same time applied for ILR on LR route. and submitted my wife's FLR(M) with covering letter suggesting all the original with HO (including passport/bio matric, Original Marriage Certificate).

however got a letter from HO today requestign further documents as listed below.

1. Marriage certificate (original)
2. Documentary evidence of owndership of home or tenancy agreement AND a letter from the landlort/local authority confirming who residing there.
but agreement is only in my name - my wife's name is not included anywhere and council or estate agent refuses to confirm and put my wife's name on it.

3. further documentary evidence to show that you hvae been cohabitting with your partner in last 2 years.
all the bills come in my name, only the bank account copies which i have already submitted - how can i get further evidence.

not sure what else i can do?