ILR - Have you previously lived in a country outside the UK including your country of birth

[cKumar]

Hi All,

Happy New Year.
Couple of questions here. My main question (#3) is discussed in many threads, but still need further clarification.

I am applying for ILR as a Tier-2 General dependent. My wife is currently ILR holder.
#1. I have chosen SET(O) application form. Please correct me if it is wrong.

#2. Select a category in which you are applying for
indefinite leave to remain

-- Skilled Worker, Tier 2 or International Sportsperson
dependant

#3. Have you previously lived in a country outside the UK including your country of birth

-- I born and lived in India until 2008. after that, I traveled to many countries for work related and tourism.

Saudi -- 18 months - work
US -- 3 months (twice) - work
Singapore - 6 months - work
Malaysia - 5 days - tourism
Germany - 15 months - work
France - 5 days - tourism
Netherlands - 5 days - tourism
Finally UK - 5 years -- as Tier 2 General dependent.

My understanding is - we can exclude tourism.
However, except UK - from all countries, I went back to India after my official work is completed.

How should i fill in countries lived in?
India ---> from birth to until i move UK or from birth to 2008?

example:
India -- 15-Mar-1985 to 2-Apr-2008
Saudi -- 2-Apr-2008 to 15-Sep-2009
India -- 16-Sep-2009 to 12-Jan-2010
US -- 13-Jan-201- to 10-Apr-2010
India -- 11-Apr-2010 to 02-Feb-2013
US -- 03-Feb-2013 to 30-May-2013
India -- 01-Jun-2013 to 15-Dec-2013
Singapore -- 15-Dec-2013 to 10-Jun-2014
India --
Germany --
India --
UK --

or (from birth to until i move UK)

India -- 15-Mar-1985 to 15-Dec-2016

Please correct me on this.

Regards,
Kumar

[zimba]

It says LIVED and worked in, not visited as tourist. Only fill in the countries you LIVED in.

[cKumar]

Hi Zimba,

Thanks for your reply.
Shall i fill the information as below (adding India as another entry whenever i return from Working country ):

example:
India -- 15-Mar-1985 to 2-Apr-2008
Saudi -- 2-Apr-2008 to 15-Sep-2009
India -- 16-Sep-2009 to 12-Jan-2010
US -- 13-Jan-201- to 10-Apr-2010
India -- 11-Apr-2010 to 02-Feb-2013
US -- 03-Feb-2013 to 30-May-2013
India -- 01-Jun-2013 to 15-Dec-2013
Singapore -- 15-Dec-2013 to 10-Jun-2014


Regards,
Kumar

[zimba]

No. This is not an important question at all. Just add the name of the countries

[cKumar]

Hi Zimba,

Actually I applied my ILR in SET(M) 4 months ago, however I got response from UKVI saying that, I should have applied in SET(O) and they said that, they will refund money after admin fee. Now I am doing a fresh application.

Now my question is -- will they consider time line for this application from zero or will they process immediately.

Also there is question in application -- Do you currently have an application with the Home Office for leave to remain for which you have not yet received a decision?

Do i need to mention yes and provide my old application number? Will this give any priority to process my application?

Regards,
Kumar

[zimba]

This is a new application. You apply for vary the previous one to the new one so YES