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Hi
I will be applying for my ILR as spouse of British citizen after completing 2 years of Marriage in UK. I have few questions and will appreciate if someone can guide/advice me.

1. We had our son early this year and my wife has claimed only child benefit, will this have any impact on my application for ILR?

2. Should we mention in the form the amount my wife receive as child benefit? Do we need to submit any documents from HMRC regarding this benefit claim?

3. My visa FLR M vusa expires in early December can I apply 28 days before expiry will I quality for the 2 year residence period as I got my visa while I was in UK

4. I am thinking of applying by Premium service, is it worth it to apply through premium service or I should go by post? Is there any risk of refusal especially when there is a benefit claim issue of our British born son? Any advice on what I need to do when submitting application through premium service.

I will really appreciate professional advice or personal experience

1. No.
2. Yes and yes.
3. From 28 days before your 2 years completes.
4. I suggest applying using the Settlement Checking Service, you'll get to keep your documents and it's much less than the PEO though you won't get a same day decision.

Hi
Thanks so much for your advice.

I am just a bit worry on the aspect of child benefit as you say it will not have any affect on my application but gets confused especially after reading guidance that a person who is under immigration control cant claim such benefits but when filling out the form where I have to tick benefits claimed by myself or my wife how can I justify this claim if asked, could you pls advice if there is any immigration rule that can be helpful so I can give reference if asked such question

Any idea what is current waiting time for postal application if all papaer work and case is straight forward?

Hope to hear from you.
Thanks
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Your wife who has claimed child benefit, is not subject to immigration control and they know this so you don't need to fret, just put it in the table under 'your partner' in section 8 on SET(M).

Recent SET(M) applications (postal) using the SCS were 4-8 weeks, but given the 28-oct-2013 changes it may be longer (it can take up to 6 months, but this is unlikely).

Thanks alot for your kind help really appreciated.

Best regard

A UK degree will suffice the new B1 requirement in addition to LIUK, you should have £112.55 per week Net left over from income for a couple after deducting housing costs (rent/mortgage not household expenses).

Hi we just received our BRP on Friday and got all our documents back the next day, ours took in total less than 7 weeks for the SET (M) i was worried about the finance section, as my husband who was applying is not working and I am self employed and earn different amounts of money every week. In the space for extra information i did a little table to show how much i had left over after rent, bills etc was deducted, which i think was about £122

I also did the application myself without a solicitor or without the SCS.
I think lay everything out as simply as possible. The visas are expensive enough without lining their pockets for the same day service

D4109125 wrote:A UK degree will suffice the new B1 requirement in addition to LIUK, you should have £112.55 per week Net left over from income for a couple after deducting housing costs (rent/mortgage not household expenses).

Thanks for your advice,

do I need to have this amount physically in my account every week? That means At the end of month I should have 450.20 shown as balance in my account? This financial issue has confused me as I have not been taking this in consideration. How many month or weeks statement should show £112.55 weekly on my bank account?

Supply 3 months bank statements and proof of self employment. So far as averaged out your income per week - housing costs = £112.55 Net. Don't fret too much over this.

Thanks for your kind help.

Just a quick advice do I need to photocopy all documents and give them with originals or I have to only submit the original documents?

Would it be wise forbme to keep a set of photocopies with me?

Thanks

For a PEO you should try and supply a photocopy of everything you're providing.

Hi

I have now pretty much sorted all my documents just have quick question.

Should we also enclose in our documents the letter from HMRC confirming acceptance of my wife application for child benefit that she receive for our new born?

and also do we need to write a letter giving details of child benefit claim or there is no need?

Myself and my wife have past one year bank statement should we show all or only 6 months?

finally, I was checking my bank statements, i dont have a monthly balance of 450 + to show as maintenance fund because i pay my monthly rent plus other house bills which some times leave me with less cash balance in my account will that have any effect ? If I minus the rent from my monthly pay I have over 450 + left that is for sure but is used for other household expenses would the Home office really want to see exact cash balance or they will just assume after deduction house rent from my monthly income?

Please advise i am still confuse about this silly point.

Best regards

D4109125 wrote:For a PEO you should try and supply a photocopy of everything you're providing.

I deliberately haven't provide any photocopy for my SET M application.

We already giving them hell of money why should we do photocopy.

we spend money on travel , new photographs for spouse as well.

for me no way to give them any photocopy .....

P.s. Its only my opinion , it won't apply to every one.

Hi everyone
Just to inform you all that I got my indefinite last week in Glasgow PEO. After spending 5 hours submitting documents I got the visa. All went well no problem at all. Just want to thank guys who provided me great advice on my application I rrally appreciate it.
Best regards