10 years long residence applications

[fielddrive]

I cannot see anywhere in the form mentioning photocopies. Why does one need to take photocopies of the passport and the rest of the documents?

Thank you.

shahjee is correct. it is mentioned at least twice (once in guidance and another time at the end of them forms) to include photocopies

[aurnoc]

Hello Shahjee,
I had the same questions as tanzeela, so thank you for replying those in the below.
However, I am still confused because just last week I consulted with a immigration advisor and she said that I need to submit bank statement for the last 3 months just for proving I have no financial problems for living in the UK.
Do you think it's really not necessary to submit bank statements? I hope so because my financial status shows 'Just' surviving here.

Also, she said that I need to submit tenancy agreement to proof my current address, but this is not necessary, isn't it?

She also said that I need to submit all of my diploma/degree to show them I finished the course as a student.(Mainly I am here as a student in old system or Tier 4.) But I think those are not necessary according to your and others' answers if I have appropriate result of English language test. Am I right?

I don't know why an immigration advisor confuse me if those are not necessary. Do you think if I submit those documents, it makes their process easier and faster?

If you could give me a kind reply, I would be grateful. I am going to apply this Saturday or Monday.
Thank you so much.

Izzy, it seems like u contacted the same lawyer whom my hubby contacted for applying his ILR. He was also very confused n that's when we registered on this forum and his ILR and my FLR M have both been successful Alhumdolillah.
Always read the form the guidance notes and the document list at the end of the form. It will tell u what documents to provide. And then ofcourse add everything which members here guide u. They will guide u better than many lawyers wish u best of luck!

[MartaNK]

shahjee1234 wrote:
tanzeela wrote:
Dear user,
I have the same documents. I have following questions
Q1> what about section D immigration history when did u leave and enter uk reason also. i went to Pak 3 times for almost 100 days what reasons should i write i went for.?
Q2> Do i need to attach any bank statements to prove funding or proof of address?
Q3> Do i need to make photocopies of passports as well?

Please reply
thanks
tanzeela


Hi Tanzeela,
If your questions relates to SET(LR) than the answers to your questions are
1. You can write any reason from, family holiday to cousins wedding, frankly any thing. Home Office has got no concern with why you were on holidays, it's just another stereo type question, you know what I mean.
2. No you don't need any thing like bank statements and proof of address. The only things you need is all your old passports covering the last 10 years, your last BRP card, two photos, life in UK test result and English language capability test result or if you have UK university degree than that would do.
3. Yes you need to do photocopies of all your passports, that is the relevant pages where there are visas, entry and exit stamps and the first page where your information is, and I would also advice you to photocopy the rest of the documents, anyways there are 3 or 4 more documents to be attached so better get them photocopied as well, just to give them a complete set.
A self addressed pre paid special delivery envelope is also a good idea, you can keep the reference number from that, and closer to the time of your approval you can check it online on Royal Mail website to see if your approval letter is on its way. Gives you peace of mind.
I hope it helps.
Kind regards
Shahjee

I cannot see anywhere in the form mentioning photocopies. Why does one need to take photocopies of the passport and the rest of the documents?

Thank you.

[M2013]

Hi, Immigration Experts!
Any changes regarding the application dates?
Shall I still apply on March 20, 2015 for ILR or I have a new rules and a chance to apply on January 11, 2015?
The situation re visa is as follows:
Clearance: 11 January 2005
Date of Entry: 17 April 2005 - The rest of the Tier 1 General visas have been prolonged successfully.
The current visa expires: 17 February 2015
The period starts
1) from the date of arrival
2) from the date of permission to stay
How can it be in my case?
I have some doubts regarding the chances of Tier 1 prolongation.

Thank you for any updates.

Hi!
Thank you for the reply. I see I have 3 month 6 day as a gap between the visa expiring and the ILR application day. Is there any chance to apply separately without my husband prolonging the visa? Any advice, help please. Actually I need extra 2 months 8 days here. Please any ideas, please!

Hi guys,
First of all, thank you so much for everybody’s kindness and support that you have been showing to members of the forum. I have been following the developments of the British immigration laws since I am also hoping to join the ranks of the British citizens in the near future. But I am having doubts regarding my situation and would be grateful for your advice.
I have been on HSMP visa, followed by Tier 1 General Migrant, but as a dependent to my husband. My husband has been working abroad all this time and continues not to be able to qualify for ILR, I am staying in the UK.
The situation re visa is as follows:
Clearance: 11 January 2005
Date of Entry: 17 April 2005 - The rest of the Tier 1 General visas have been prolonged successfully.
The current visa expires: 17 February 2015
In this 10 year period I have been away around a month altogether.
So I am hoping to have a straight case for my application for ILR, 10 year legal stay.
My questions are as follows:
When making an application for ILR – do I have to start counting the 10 year period since 17 April 2005?
Is there any chance to apply for ILR on 11 January 2015, or on 17 of February 2015?
Thank you again.

Hello M2013,
the earliest you can apply for your 10-years ILR is 28-days before the month you will complete 10-years
your 10-years starts from 17th of April 2005.
hope this helps.

[fielddrive]

Hi All,

My application for SET(LR) is currently with the HO.

My current visa is a Tier2 which expires 2016.

My question is , say i get a new job with another employer, will it be okay for me to resign my current job or should i wait for HO before making any move to leave my current organisation?

And if i do, will them notifing the HO of my resignation affect my visa appliaction? and would the new company have to notify the HO? How Long? what then happens if i am refused?

Thanks guys for your help.
Nikki

Hi All,

can someone please help with this query.

Regards,
Nikki

Hi Shahjee, Please HELP!!!

advisable for Tier 2 applicants to wait for HO decision because otherwise your employer can initiate curtailment proceedings against you (speaking from experience)

[Izzy72]

Hello Shahjee,
I had the same questions as tanzeela, so thank you for replying those in the below.
However, I am still confused because just last week I consulted with a immigration advisor and she said that I need to submit bank statement for the last 3 months just for proving I have no financial problems for living in the UK.
Do you think it's really not necessary to submit bank statements? I hope so because my financial status shows 'Just' surviving here.

Also, she said that I need to submit tenancy agreement to proof my current address, but this is not necessary, isn't it?

She also said that I need to submit all of my diploma/degree to show them I finished the course as a student.(Mainly I am here as a student in old system or Tier 4.) But I think those are not necessary according to your and others' answers if I have appropriate result of English language test. Am I right?

I don't know why an immigration advisor confuse me if those are not necessary. Do you think if I submit those documents, it makes their process easier and faster?

If you could give me a kind reply, I would be grateful. I am going to apply this Saturday or Monday.
Thank you so much.
Izzy

Dear user,
I have the same documents. I have following questions
Q1> what about section D immigration history when did u leave and enter uk reason also. i went to Pak 3 times for almost 100 days what reasons should i write i went for.?
Q2> Do i need to attach any bank statements to prove funding or proof of address?
Q3> Do i need to make photocopies of passports as well?

Please reply
thanks
tanzeela

Hi Tanzeela,
If your questions relates to SET(LR) than the answers to your questions are
1. You can write any reason from, family holiday to cousins wedding, frankly any thing. Home Office has got no concern with why you were on holidays, it's just another stereo type question, you know what I mean.
2. No you don't need any thing like bank statements and proof of address. The only things you need is all your old passports covering the last 10 years, your last BRP card, two photos, life in UK test result and English language capability test result or if you have UK university degree than that would do.
3. Yes you need to do photocopies of all your passports, that is the relevant pages where there are visas, entry and exit stamps and the first page where your information is, and I would also advice you to photocopy the rest of the documents, anyways there are 3 or 4 more documents to be attached so better get them photocopied as well, just to give them a complete set.
A self addressed pre paid special delivery envelope is also a good idea, you can keep the reference number from that, and closer to the time of your approval you can check it online on Royal Mail website to see if your approval letter is on its way. Gives you peace of mind.
I hope it helps.
Kind regards
Shahjee[/b]

[rashenikki]

Hi All,

My application for SET(LR) is currently with the HO.

My current visa is a Tier2 which expires 2016.

My question is , say i get a new job with another employer, will it be okay for me to resign my current job or should i wait for HO before making any move to leave my current organisation?

And if i do, will them notifing the HO of my resignation affect my visa appliaction? and would the new company have to notify the HO? How Long? what then happens if i am refused?

Thanks guys for your help.
Nikki

Hi All,

can someone please help with this query.

Regards,
Nikki

Hi Shahjee, Please HELP!!!

[cool mind]

Thanks fielddrive!
So means that given the scenario a person himself applying and using own home address for correspondence then simply ignore A3 and write current home address at A2 and B14 and ignore B19.

[Izzy72]

Hello Shahjee,
I had the same questions as tanzeela, so thank you for replying those.
However, I am still confused because just last week I consulted with a immigration advisor and she said that I need to submit bank statement for the last 3 months just for proving I have no financial problems for living in the UK.
Do you think it's really not necessary to submit bank statements? I hope so because my financial status shows 'Just' surviving here.

Also, she said that I need to submit tenancy agreement to proof my current address, but this is not necessary, isn't it?

She also said that I need to submit all of my diploma/degree to show them I finished the course as a student.(Mainly I am here as a student in old system or Tier 4.) But I think those are not necessary according to your and others' answers if I have appropriate result of English language test. Am I right?

I don't know why an immigration advisor confuse me if those are not necessary. Do you think if I submit those documents, it makes their process easier and faster?

If you could give me a kind reply, I would be grateful. I am going to apply this Saturday or Monday.
Thank you so much.
Izzy

Dear user,
I have the same documents. I have following questions
Q1> what about section D immigration history when did u leave and enter uk reason also. i went to Pak 3 times for almost 100 days what reasons should i write i went for.?
Q2> Do i need to attach any bank statements to prove funding or proof of address?
Q3> Do i need to make photocopies of passports as well?

Please reply
thanks
tanzeela

Hi Tanzeela,
If your questions relates to SET(LR) than the answers to your questions are
1. You can write any reason from, family holiday to cousins wedding, frankly any thing. Home Office has got no concern with why you were on holidays, it's just another stereo type question, you know what I mean.
2. No you don't need any thing like bank statements and proof of address. The only things you need is all your old passports covering the last 10 years, your last BRP card, two photos, life in UK test result and English language capability test result or if you have UK university degree than that would do.
3. Yes you need to do photocopies of all your passports, that is the relevant pages where there are visas, entry and exit stamps and the first page where your information is, and I would also advice you to photocopy the rest of the documents, anyways there are 3 or 4 more documents to be attached so better get them photocopied as well, just to give them a complete set.
A self addressed pre paid special delivery envelope is also a good idea, you can keep the reference number from that, and closer to the time of your approval you can check it online on Royal Mail website to see if your approval letter is on its way. Gives you peace of mind.
I hope it helps.
Kind regards
Shahjee[/b]

[Mrs.P]

Hello it means you have been granted your ilr, congratulations, please let us know when did you apply, did your biometrics etc. Thanks.

Mrs.P@ what happened to your case? any Update?

I guess only you and me are the march applicats left to hear some news

Hello, I am still waiting, we also have Red scorpion and Masha waiting as well.

[fielddrive]

Also think leave A3 blank if you're paying yourself

[cool mind]

Hello shahjee & others,
On set(lr) form there are three places where we asked to give home and correspondence address such as A2, B14, B19. If an applicant is using home address for correspondence then how should deal the question # A2 and B19. Should we give same home address in A2 and leave unfilled B19 or not?

Hi Coolmind ,

Its me here again i think now we should not bother Shahjee for small matters queries so let me take the chance to reply you by considering my self others

The application form is so simple and clearly mentioned every thing in simple English

A2. Contact Address in the UK for correspondence

So as you said that you are applying your self so here you will write your home address

B14. Home address in the UK:

Here again you will write your home address because you are living on this address in UK

B19. Correspondence address (if different from above)

You are right that you will leave this blank because it is clearly written here that IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE and as you said you are using home address as correspondence

My pleasure to help you in every bit of your questions , May i know when are you posting your application ?

Please feel free to ask any question

Shahjee correct me if i am replying any thing incorrect

Regards ,

Best of Luck ,

S.Akaram

S.Akaram Bahi you are spot on.
Kind regards
Shahjee

Thanks shahjee for confirming that.

@s.akram:
Many times the members already know answer but for double confirming we ask because two minds are better than one. Yes the form in English which is good because many of us now after spending 10+ years cannot read & write our own Urdu language. Yes somebody should take over from shahjee and if you then its good. But now after answering too much I think shahjee cannot leave the forum so easy because so used to it

[K4]

hey everyone

i will be applying for 10 years long residency (all years student) buy next week. my case is with home office since last year may so i don't have photocopies of my passport. did receive my SAR all seems fine will it be ok not to include the photocopies?

[aurnoc]

hi guyes
i got receive my brp card today.. thax for god .. i will pray those people still waiting.

Jashn e Azadi Mubarak ho

[khan7861]

hi guyes
i got receive my brp card today.. thax for god .. i will pray those people still waiting.

[aurnoc]

I am about to apply for long residence visa. 10 years spent as student. I do not have passport that covers first three years of my residence - handed it over to my country's authorities as was re-issued with a new one. I do not have any tenancy agreements or bills to cover these three years.

1) What other documents can I use to prove my residence?

2) How do I calculate my absences in the three-year period? Truth be told, I do not remember where I went and for how long.

I would greatly appreciate your prompt comments.

Hi MartaNK ,

I would suggest submitting previous Home Office letters that clearly state the approval dates n renewal of your visas during your 10 years here. University acceptance letters, semester wise transcripts all can be submitted as supporting documents.

Also, u can get your SAR file.

Senior members can help you further. Wish you good luck

[MartaNK]

I am about to apply for long residence visa. 10 years spent as student. I do not have passport that covers first three years of my residence - handed it over to my country's authorities as was re-issued with a new one. I do not have any tenancy agreements or bills to cover these three years.

1) What other documents can I use to prove my residence?

2) How do I calculate my absences in the three-year period? Truth be told, I do not remember where I went and for how long.

I would greatly appreciate your prompt comments.

[shahjee1234]

Hello shahjee & others,
On set(lr) form there are three places where we asked to give home and correspondence address such as A2, B14, B19. If an applicant is using home address for correspondence then how should deal the question # A2 and B19. Should we give same home address in A2 and leave unfilled B19 or not?

Hi Coolmind ,

Its me here again i think now we should not bother Shahjee for small matters queries so let me take the chance to reply you by considering my self others

The application form is so simple and clearly mentioned every thing in simple English

A2. Contact Address in the UK for correspondence

So as you said that you are applying your self so here you will write your home address

B14. Home address in the UK:

Here again you will write your home address because you are living on this address in UK

B19. Correspondence address (if different from above)

You are right that you will leave this blank because it is clearly written here that IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE and as you said you are using home address as correspondence

My pleasure to help you in every bit of your questions , May i know when are you posting your application ?

Please feel free to ask any question

Shahjee correct me if i am replying any thing incorrect

Regards ,

Best of Luck ,

S.Akaram

S.Akaram Bahi you are spot on.
Kind regards
Shahjee

[Shahkakaram]

Hello shahjee & others,
On set(lr) form there are three places where we asked to give home and correspondence address such as A2, B14, B19. If an applicant is using home address for correspondence then how should deal the question # A2 and B19. Should we give same home address in A2 and leave unfilled B19 or not?

Hi Coolmind ,

Its me here again i think now we should not bother Shahjee for small matters queries so let me take the chance to reply you by considering my self others

The application form is so simple and clearly mentioned every thing in simple English

A2. Contact Address in the UK for correspondence

So as you said that you are applying your self so here you will write your home address

B14. Home address in the UK:

Here again you will write your home address because you are living on this address in UK

B19. Correspondence address (if different from above)

You are right that you will leave this blank because it is clearly written here that IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE and as you said you are using home address as correspondence

My pleasure to help you in every bit of your questions , May i know when are you posting your application ?

Please feel free to ask any question

Shahjee correct me if i am replying any thing incorrect

Regards ,

Best of Luck ,

S.Akaram

[cool mind]

Hello shahjee & others,
On set(lr) form there are three places where we asked to give home and correspondence address such as A2, B14, B19. If an applicant is using home address for correspondence then how should deal the question # A2 and B19. Should we give same home address in A2 and leave unfilled B19 or not?

[ILR1980]

Hello it means you have been granted your ilr, congratulations, please let us know when did you apply, did your biometrics etc. Thanks.

Mrs.P@ what happened to your case? any Update?

I guess only you and me are the march applicats left to hear some news

[tanzeela]

Thanks bhai.

Really sorry Tanzeela you have to post the question quite a few times, I was actually stuck at work, but you see kind members like Nasir Bahi is always there to help. You guys must be thinking that I have nothing else to do except this forum, as I am always here but no actually I am only human, one have to work to survive
Tanzeela you can check my detailed reply to your questions. I hope that is of help.
In the mean while I must admit that Nasir Bahi opinion is also on the spot.
All the best with your future application.
Kind regards
Shahjee

[shahjee1234]

Really sorry Tanzeela you have to post the question quite a few times, I was actually stuck at work, but you see kind members like Nasir Bahi is always there to help. You guys must be thinking that I have nothing else to do except this forum, as I am always here but no actually I am only human, one have to work to survive
Tanzeela you can check my detailed reply to your questions. I hope that is of help.
In the mean while I must admit that Nasir Bahi opinion is also on the spot.
All the best with your future application.
Kind regards
Shahjee

[shahjee1234]

Dear user,
I have the same documents. I have following questions
Q1> what about section D immigration history when did u leave and enter uk reason also. i went to Pak 3 times for almost 100 days what reasons should i write i went for.?
Q2> Do i need to attach any bank statements to prove funding or proof of address?
Q3> Do i need to make photocopies of passports as well?

Please reply
thanks
tanzeela

Hi Tanzeela,
If your questions relates to SET(LR) than the answers to your questions are
1. You can write any reason from, family holiday to cousins wedding, frankly any thing. Home Office has got no concern with why you were on holidays, it's just another stereo type question, you know what I mean.
2. No you don't need any thing like bank statements and proof of address. The only things you need is all your old passports covering the last 10 years, your last BRP card, two photos, life in UK test result and English language capability test result or if you have UK university degree than that would do.
3. Yes you need to do photocopies of all your passports, that is the relevant pages where there are visas, entry and exit stamps and the first page where your information is, and I would also advice you to photocopy the rest of the documents, anyways there are 3 or 4 more documents to be attached so better get them photocopied as well, just to give them a complete set.
A self addressed pre paid special delivery envelope is also a good idea, you can keep the reference number from that, and closer to the time of your approval you can check it online on Royal Mail website to see if your approval letter is on its way. Gives you peace of mind.
I hope it helps.
Kind regards
Shahjee[/b]

[NasirNNN]

[quote="tanzeela"]Dear Shahjee,
I have the same documents. I have following questions
Q1> what about section D immigration history when did u leave and enter uk reason also. i went to Pak 3 times for almost 100 days what reasons should i write i went for.?
Q2> Do i need to attach any bank statements to prove funding or proof of address?
Q3> Do i need to make photocopies of passports as well?

Please reply
thanks
tanzeela

Hi i think Shahjee is on holidays

u need to count days between u left UK and returned Uk and reason write to visit family
bank statement are not necesary
yes u need to photocopy all apages of ur current passport and visa pges of previous passport.

hope that help

regards