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Hi

I'm hoping to applly for Tier 1 General ILR end April. My husband's my dependant.
Just found out there's a need to prove cohabitance (this wasn't the case of Tier1 extensions).
Do we need to supply 6 letters each, containing letters fom 3 different sources??
We have been living together all along (5 years) but we do not have joint letters addressed to both of us at all, no joint bank accounts, and All the bills are under my name (( Including his mobile He only has a bank account under his name and statements addressed to him.
Will this be a problem?? Do we need letters from 3 different sources addressed to him?
I'm really panicking please help

Thanks so much in advance

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geriatrix wrote:FAQs for ILR - Tier 1G/Tier 2/WP/HSMP - Read before posting
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Hi geriatrix - thanks for reply.
I read above section, that's what made me panic actually - that it says letters from 3 different sources are required. But when I check the SET(O) form, this is not required. it is not written on the guidance either.
Do you think our application will be rejected if we only put his bank account statements?? That is simply the only proof of address we have for him!
This is so weird as this was not required when we applied for both our Tier 1 extensions together...
Please advise...
Thanks

GO61 wrote:But when I check the SET(O) form, this is not required. it is not written on the guidance either.
Do you think our application will be rejected if we only put his bank account statements?? That is simply the only proof of address we have for him!

Page 75 of Set(O) Form Clearly says
''If you have a spouse or civil partner listed in section 2 of this application form who is applying
at the same time as you, please provide documentary evidence of cohabitation since you
were last granted leave (up to a maximum of two years). Evidence provided should cover the
whole period and be in the form of official letters or documents, addressed to yourself and
your spouse.''
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... _04-16.pdf

Anyways
proof of cohabitation ideally spread over the 2 years, either in joint names or in each name. One joint letter (or one letter in each name) over a 4 month period from 3 different sources spread over the 2 years is the minimum requirement.
documents can be
Bank statements
NHS letter
Utility bills
NI letter
driving license
baby birth certificate
utility bills (gas electricity phone etc)
tenancy agreement
or any letter issued from government authorities

Thanks so much for reply, but my question here is, is "3 different sources" necessary for set(o) too. 3 different sources is mentioned on Set(m) not set(o); do you think they're being more strict on set(m) as it is for dependant only who's applying to join ilr on someone who's already settled. Maybe they deliberately left the set(o) one more relaxed, as they are applying for ILR together?? I'm hoping this is the case...
In summary - if I only put bank statements of my husband in the file which is same address as my statements, do you think our application will be rejected? Does anyone have an example or experience like this??

Thanks

I think you're right. They're more strict about cohabitation in Set M as compared to Set O cases. We have recently applied for ILR on Set O and added few documents on both names. I didn't read anywhere if we need evidence from three sources.

shahmir wrote:I think you're right. They're more strict about cohabitation in Set M as compared to Set O cases. We have recently applied for ILR on Set O and added few documents on both names. I didn't read anywhere if we need evidence from three sources.

Thank you! Fingers crossed

Hi
are you sending your BRP with the postal application or no?

No we'll be applying in person at the PEO.

You should be able to add his P60 as well which we receive in April. Also from previous two years.

Council Tax statements?

Bank accounts do not need to be joint names.

Moreover, they should be flexible.

Bhudia, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (para 284(iv) and (ix)) (IJR) [2016] UKUT 25 (IAC) (2 December 2015) wrote:(ii) The purported requirement in Form FLR(M) that an application for further leave to remain in the United Kingdom as a spouse be supported by certain correspondence in specified terms is unlawful.

Council tax statements only has my name on it and I realised I haven't received one in a while now.
He doesn't work so no p60 either. As I said bank statements are the only documents under his name.
I'll have to only put bank statements for him. I'm hoping this should be OK as:
A) nowhere in the set(o) form says cohabitation documents need to be from multiple source. It only says it needs to be official documents and cover the whole period. So bank statements covering the whole period should be fine, hopefully.
B) as we're applying in person, I'm hoping before the caseworker decides on anything negative, he/she will ask us so we can produce photos... etc. as proof

Be aware that photos won't prove that your are sharing a joint address (co-habitation).

Provide whatever documentary evidence(s) of cohabitation that you can. You will be fine.

geriatrix wrote:Provide whatever documentary evidence(s) of cohabitation that you can. You will be fine.

Hopefully... Thank you, that's all I can do anyway...
I'll keep you posted