10 years long residence applications

[Dec17]

Hi, back here this time for my wife application , she already spent 10 years she came to UK 08/06/2005 she got valid visa till 15/04/2018 (DLR) she never been my dependant , she applied visa on time in all occasion in 2013 she applied flr(0) application home office refused then went for appeal later appeal allowed and she got the visa apart from this no other refusal. 6 years student ,2 years PSW,1year and 6 month -3c,3d,now she got 3 DLR. Now the question? She lost her previous passport on 2007 which she got the entry clearance we don't have the copy of it , we apply for SAR report till now we don't get any thing they deduct the fee may after that no letters of confirmation or any thing I don't know where to contact . So is it going to be the isue or they have all the record ? I am planning to apply her application by this Friday any suggestion plz from any members !!! Thanks in advance Plz note I have ILR and my 2 children's applied for MN1 application (applied 27th April still waiting for decision ) do I need to attach these evidence as wel ? Thank you .

To mine opinion you don't need to attach yours and children document, as she is applying in her own right.
My main advice is to get proof of her stay from when she entered the country. For example her first bank account asked them to draft her letter, her employer, GP letter from back then, NI etc.

Then letter of how she lost the passport and if you reported it to the police, the proof need to be attach as well.

In my opinion you need to provide this proof if you don't want to give them any excuses to hold onto your wife application. Don't get me wrong they have all this information on their system, but why do they asked for proof of liuk when is right in their system when you fail or pass it, as i saw it in my SAR.

Thanks a lot for your kind advise , everything ready now I posting Friday ,waiting game start again .

[Omor4real]

Hi, back here this time for my wife application , she already spent 10 years she came to UK 08/06/2005 she got valid visa till 15/04/2018 (DLR) she never been my dependant , she applied visa on time in all occasion in 2013 she applied flr(0) application home office refused then went for appeal later appeal allowed and she got the visa apart from this no other refusal. 6 years student ,2 years PSW,1year and 6 month -3c,3d,now she got 3 DLR. Now the question? She lost her previous passport on 2007 which she got the entry clearance we don't have the copy of it , we apply for SAR report till now we don't get any thing they deduct the fee may after that no letters of confirmation or any thing I don't know where to contact . So is it going to be the isue or they have all the record ? I am planning to apply her application by this Friday any suggestion plz from any members !!! Thanks in advance Plz note I have ILR and my 2 children's applied for MN1 application (applied 27th April still waiting for decision ) do I need to attach these evidence as wel ? Thank you .

To mine opinion you don't need to attach yours and children document, as she is applying in her own right.
My main advice is to get proof of her stay from when she entered the country. For example her first bank account asked them to draft her letter, her employer, GP letter from back then, NI etc.

Then letter of how she lost the passport and if you reported it to the police, the proof need to be attach as well.

In my opinion you need to provide this proof if you don't want to give them any excuses to hold onto your wife application. Don't get me wrong they have all this information on their system, but why do they asked for proof of liuk when is right in their system when you fail or pass it, as i saw it in my SAR.

[Khan1980]

CAN I APPLY UNDER THE 10 YEAR RESIDENCE RULE NOW WHILE WAITING FOR THE HO TO MAKE A NEW DECISION?

I was granted EEA family residence for 5 years. At the end, I applied for ILR which was refused with no ROA. It went to JR, Home Office agreed to reconsider it within 3 months and asked me to send more documents and withdraw the case. I complied fully. They refused it again. None of the docs I sent was considered. I appealed and got a hearing. I attended with my EEA sponsor. HO did not appear and gave no reason. The tribunal judge agreed with my counsel that the documents had not been considered which may have given rise to an unlawful decision. She decided to remit it back to the HO to make what she termed a "proper decision". Waiting now.

Hi...
As far as I can understand u applied for PR not ILR ?
Are you asking to switch to ILR application on basis of 10 Years long Residence ?
What was the reason of refusal of ur PR?
U can apply for 10 years long residence if you satisfy all the requirements.
And to cover 5 years EEA2 period legal , u will need 5 years treaty rights of ur EEA partner.
Regards
Khan

[Tkmaxx]

CAN I APPLY UNDER THE 10 YEAR RESIDENCE RULE NOW WHILE WAITING FOR THE HO TO MAKE A NEW DECISION?

I was granted EEA family residence for 5 years. At the end, I applied for ILR which was refused with no ROA. It went to JR, Home Office agreed to reconsider it within 3 months and asked me to send more documents and withdraw the case. I complied fully. They refused it again. None of the docs I sent was considered. I appealed and got a hearing. I attended with my EEA sponsor. HO did not appear and gave no reason. The tribunal judge agreed with my counsel that the documents had not been considered which may have given rise to an unlawful decision. She decided to remit it back to the HO to make what she termed a "proper decision". Waiting now.

[Harlin]

Yes you can take a letter from hsbc bank and they issue a letter which will state your name address and sort code account info.

Regards

Ali

Hi Ali,

I spoke to HSBC last night and they will be sending a letter stating how long i have had my account with my name and address - thats sorted!

You think I need any other document to add to my list?

Thank you for your advice

The document should be enough, yes you should be able to use premium service.
in regards to that letter is just to better explain what happen to your passport which i think they will want to know anyway.

Thank you so much for your advice Omor4real. I will get a covering letter sorted before I go for my appointment.

[Dec17]

Hi, back here this time for my wife application , she already spent 10 years she came to UK 08/06/2005 she got valid visa till 15/04/2018 (DLR) she never been my dependant , she applied visa on time in all occasion in 2013 she applied flr(0) application home office refused then went for appeal later appeal allowed and she got the visa apart from this no other refusal. 6 years student ,2 years PSW,1year and 6 month -3c,3d,now she got 3 DLR. Now the question? She lost her previous passport on 2007 which she got the entry clearance we don't have the copy of it , we apply for SAR report till now we don't get any thing they deduct the fee may after that no letters of confirmation or any thing I don't know where to contact . So is it going to be the isue or they have all the record ? I am planning to apply her application by this Friday any suggestion plz from any members !!! Thanks in advance Plz note I have ILR and my 2 children's applied for MN1 application (applied 27th April still waiting for decision ) do I need to attach these evidence as wel ? Thank you .

[cmwjasim]

Assalamu Alaikum.

I am going to share my timeline.

Applied 18/05/2015
Bio Metric enroll 05/06/2015
Additional Doc (old and new passport, T1 bio metric card and Uni certificate) posted 16/07/2015.
Decision Date 24/07/2015
Bio Metric card received 28/07/2015
Document received 29/07/2015.

Alhamdulillah
student 5yr+2yr PSW+1yr student+2yr 3C(3D) T1 Ent, finally appeal allowed and received T1 just 10 days after the ILR application.

[Omor4real]

Yes you can take a letter from hsbc bank and they issue a letter which will state your name address and sort code account info.

Regards

Ali

Hi Ali,

I spoke to HSBC last night and they will be sending a letter stating how long i have had my account with my name and address - thats sorted!

You think I need any other document to add to my list?

Thank you for your advice

The document should be enough, yes you should be able to use premium service.
in regards to that letter is just to better explain what happen to your passport which i think they will want to know anyway.

[Zee ali]

Hi There,

Just wondering if anyone can guide me or in same situation as It has been 10 TEN months, since I applied for ILR on Long Residence basis on 30 September 2014 by Post, but Decision hasn't been taken yet until today 29 July 2015.

Details are under:

International Student - 10 Years throughout with no gap.
Application Sent - 29/09/14
Application Received - 30/09/14
Payment Taken - 02/10/14
Bio Metric - 16/10/14
Application Acknowlegement Letter Received - 23/10/14 that it is valid application and decision will be taken in 06 Months approx.
Documents Received - Waiting
Approval Date - Waiting

My Questions Please:

1. Should I Withdraw application and apply again at PEO?
2. Just carry on waiting until Febraury 2016 and Apply for Naturalisation? as UKVI hasn't contacted me since.
3. Keep waiting until UKVI take decision?
4. On 7 May 2015, it is revealed through SAR that LivSet3 ''Hold Decision until further Notice'' ... any idea?

Thank you.

Did you ever use Toiec?

How about I do IELTS now and send UKVI-Liverpool pass certificate, just in case for the safe side, however, UKVI didn't mention the reason yet?

@rajj121 well spotted Raj.

Your application is on hold because of toeic. Toeic is still under investigation. Doesn't matter if u use other english language test for ILR. U had a history of toeic not once but twice. I still recommend u to contact your MP. if your toeic is genuine than no need to worry.

There r some other members in the same boat waiting for 8 to 9 months because of toeic

[ILR10Year]

Hi There,

Just wondering if anyone can guide me or in same situation as It has been 10 TEN months, since I applied for ILR on Long Residence basis on 30 September 2014 by Post, but Decision hasn't been taken yet until today 29 July 2015.

Details are under:

International Student - 10 Years throughout with no gap.
Application Sent - 29/09/14
Application Received - 30/09/14
Payment Taken - 02/10/14
Bio Metric - 16/10/14
Application Acknowlegement Letter Received - 23/10/14 that it is valid application and decision will be taken in 06 Months approx.
Documents Received - Waiting
Approval Date - Waiting

My Questions Please:

1. Should I Withdraw application and apply again at PEO?
2. Just carry on waiting until Febraury 2016 and Apply for Naturalisation? as UKVI hasn't contacted me since.
3. Keep waiting until UKVI take decision?
4. On 7 May 2015, it is revealed through SAR that LivSet3 ''Hold Decision until further Notice'' ... any idea?

Thank you.

Did you ever use Toiec?

How about I do IELTS now and send UKVI-Liverpool pass certificate, just in case for the safe side, however, UKVI didn't mention the reason yet?

[ILR10Year]

Hi There,

Just wondering if anyone can guide me or in same situation as It has been 10 TEN months, since I applied for ILR on Long Residence basis on 30 September 2014 by Post, but Decision hasn't been taken yet until today 29 July 2015.

Details are under:

International Student - 10 Years throughout with no gap.
Application Sent - 29/09/14
Application Received - 30/09/14
Payment Taken - 02/10/14
Bio Metric - 16/10/14
Application Acknowlegement Letter Received - 23/10/14 that it is valid application and decision will be taken in 06 Months approx.
Documents Received - Waiting
Approval Date - Waiting

My Questions Please:

1. Should I Withdraw application and apply again at PEO?
2. Just carry on waiting until Febraury 2016 and Apply for Naturalisation? as UKVI hasn't contacted me since.
3. Keep waiting until UKVI take decision?
4. On 7 May 2015, it is revealed through SAR that LivSet3 ''Hold Decision until further Notice'' ... any idea?

Thank you.

Did you ever use Toiec?

Yes, I appeared in TOIEC twice to get visa extension, but ILR was applied on the basis of Trinity College London - English Test. Thanks

[rajj121]

Hi There,

Just wondering if anyone can guide me or in same situation as It has been 10 TEN months, since I applied for ILR on Long Residence basis on 30 September 2014 by Post, but Decision hasn't been taken yet until today 29 July 2015.

Details are under:

International Student - 10 Years throughout with no gap.
Application Sent - 29/09/14
Application Received - 30/09/14
Payment Taken - 02/10/14
Bio Metric - 16/10/14
Application Acknowlegement Letter Received - 23/10/14 that it is valid application and decision will be taken in 06 Months approx.
Documents Received - Waiting
Approval Date - Waiting

My Questions Please:

1. Should I Withdraw application and apply again at PEO?
2. Just carry on waiting until Febraury 2016 and Apply for Naturalisation? as UKVI hasn't contacted me since.
3. Keep waiting until UKVI take decision?
4. On 7 May 2015, it is revealed through SAR that LivSet3 ''Hold Decision until further Notice'' ... any idea?

Thank you.

Did you ever use Toiec?

[Harlin]

Yes you can take a letter from hsbc bank and they issue a letter which will state your name address and sort code account info.

Regards

Ali

Hi Ali,

I spoke to HSBC last night and they will be sending a letter stating how long i have had my account with my name and address - thats sorted!

You think I need any other document to add to my list?

Thank you for your advice

[Harlin]

@ Harlin
You don't pay surcharge for ILR, but dependant using FLR M will need to.

When you collected your NI can also help proof you've been in the country for long time, your first bank account.

Hi Omor4real

Thanks for your reply!

I can add my NI card with the application that's not a problem!

I have a HSBC account which I opened when I came in the country for the very first time. You think HSBC will be able to give me a letter mentioning how old my account is?

Cheers

i think your bank should be able to help you, just go there is no harm in trying. Also include that letter that support the fact they are the one making you go through this stress. i mean misplacing your passport.

Thanks Omor4real, i spoke to HSBC last night and they will be sending a letter stating how long i have had my account with my name and address - thats sorted!

You mentioned about a covering letter stating the passport was misplaced by home office - this wont make a negative impact on my application will it? Do you think it will still be okay to use premium service if my passport was misplaced (even though i have a photo copy of my previous passport), it wont make my case 'complicated' would it?

GP letter necessary ? Any other document I am missing?

Thank you once again

[Mali1212]

@ Harlin
You don't pay surcharge for ILR, but dependant using FLR M will need to.

When you collected your NI can also help proof you've been in the country for long time, your first bank account.

Hi Omor4real

Thanks for your reply!

I can add my NI card with the application that's not a problem!

I have a HSBC account which I opened when I came in the country for the very first time. You think HSBC will be able to give me a letter mentioning how old my account is?

Cheers

i think your bank should be able to help you, just go there is no harm in trying. Also include that letter that support the fact they are the one making you go through this stress. i mean misplacing your passport.

Yes you can take a letter from hsbc bank and they issue a letter which will state your name address and sort code account info.

Regards

Ali

[Zee ali]

Hi There,

Just wondering if anyone can guide me or in same situation as It has been 10 TEN months, since I applied for ILR on Long Residence basis on 30 September 2014 by Post, but Decision hasn't been taken yet until today 29 July 2015.

Details are under:

International Student - 10 Years throughout with no gap.
Application Sent - 29/09/14
Application Received - 30/09/14
Payment Taken - 02/10/14
Bio Metric - 16/10/14
Application Acknowlegement Letter Received - 23/10/14 that it is valid application and decision will be taken in 06 Months approx.
Documents Received - Waiting
Approval Date - Waiting

My Questions Please:

1. Should I Withdraw application and apply again at PEO?

No. They will count these 9 months as a gap. Dont even think about it.

2. Just carry on waiting until Febraury 2016 and Apply for Naturalisation? as UKVI hasn't contacted me since.

Involve your local MP. Seek his help

3. Keep waiting until UKVI take decision?

MP

4. On 7 May 2015, it is revealed through SAR that LivSet3 ''Hold Decision until further Notice'' ... any idea?

It means application still pending and currently ILR dept Livset3 is dealing with it.

Thank you.

[ILR10Year]

Hi There,

Just wondering if anyone can guide me or in same situation as It has been 10 TEN months, since I applied for ILR on Long Residence basis on 30 September 2014 by Post, but Decision hasn't been taken yet until today 29 July 2015.

Details are under:

International Student - 10 Years throughout with no gap.
Application Sent - 29/09/14
Application Received - 30/09/14
Payment Taken - 02/10/14
Bio Metric - 16/10/14
Application Acknowlegement Letter Received - 23/10/14 that it is valid application and decision will be taken in 06 Months approx.
Documents Received - Waiting
Approval Date - Waiting

My Questions Please:

1. Should I Withdraw application and apply again at PEO?
2. Just carry on waiting until Febraury 2016 and Apply for Naturalisation? as UKVI hasn't contacted me since.
3. Keep waiting until UKVI take decision?
4. On 7 May 2015, it is revealed through SAR that LivSet3 ''Hold Decision until further Notice'' ... any idea?

Thank you.

[saima79]

Hi All,

I came in UK on 20 august 2005, i had Student Visa till 2009, then got PSW and after that i got Tier1 general and its extension till January 2016, My 10 years already been completed and i am due to apply now for ILR, can any body let me know what documents i needs to provide to HO along with my ILR SET LR application. I got below please do let me know if i need something else.

1. Master Degree
2.Life in UK Test Certificate
3.Passport size PICs
4.All passports

Thanks and Regards
SAM

Can any body reply me please.

Hi...
Thats all u need , Go for premium service and u will get ur ILR in couple of hours if u dont have any gap in long residence during ur visa extensions , i mean all applications were made on time and u didnt exceed the limits of days out side the country in a year or overall.
Regards
Khan

Thanks a lot to every one who replied, its a lovely forum to gather information and nice people who are there to share their experience and knowledge, but is two replies i was asked that
1.I need to attach some proof of address? is it compulsory? and they did not ask anywhere in the from but i do have my address proof, like my bank statement, driving licence, and other bills,
2.I am also advised in one of the comment did i pay tax what i showed to HO previously, before getting extension whatever tax i showed to HO i payed to HMRC but next year as business did not do well so i took it back in two years after extension, will this be a issue, and also do they ask this question even if we go for Long residency?
3.I did not have any gap between my VIsa, i did stay out side UK but i always returned before 90 days
4.My degree is from UK

once again thanks a lot to every body who replied and i hope i will get response of my above concerns
Regards
SAM

[nayykcaj]

Hi

I am looking to apply for my 10 years long residence application in August.

Here's my immigration history:
2005-2012 Student Visa
2012-2015 Spouse Visa

My 10 years is complete on 06/09/2015 but my current spouse visa expire on 27/08/2015.

I believe I can apply 28 days before I complete my 10 years so I am making the application on 18/08/2015 with the Premium Services at Croydon.

I wonder if I can use the online HSBC bank statements as my bank they are just the same. I also wonder if I really need a letter from the GP. I also wonder if the location for the application matters.

Thanks, any advice is appreciated.

[Omor4real]

@ Harlin
You don't pay surcharge for ILR, but dependant using FLR M will need to.

When you collected your NI can also help proof you've been in the country for long time, your first bank account.

Hi Omor4real

Thanks for your reply!

I can add my NI card with the application that's not a problem!

I have a HSBC account which I opened when I came in the country for the very first time. You think HSBC will be able to give me a letter mentioning how old my account is?

Cheers

i think your bank should be able to help you, just go there is no harm in trying. Also include that letter that support the fact they are the one making you go through this stress. i mean misplacing your passport.

[Zee ali]

Hi All,

I came in UK on 20 august 2005, i had Student Visa till 2009, then got PSW and after that i got Tier1 general and its extension till January 2016, My 10 years already been completed and i am due to apply now for ILR, can any body let me know what documents i needs to provide to HO along with my ILR SET LR application. I got below please do let me know if i need something else.

1. Master Degree
2.Life in UK Test Certificate
3.Passport size PICs
4.All passports

Thanks and Regards
SAM

Can any body reply me please.

Hi...
Thats all u need , Go for premium service and u will get ur ILR in couple of hours if u dont have any gap in long residence during ur visa extensions , i mean all applications were made on time and u didnt exceed the limits of days out side the country in a year or overall.
Regards
Khan

@saima

Just want to ask about your tax. Did u pay tax on the same amount to HMRC which u declared to Home office?

Some tier 1 general visa holder have this issue even they choose to apply under 10 years. Search the board and u will see these kind of stories.

[sa7e]

Hello Members
Finally Its my time to share a great news of my approval today. AlhamdulilAllah by the grace of GOD long wait has been over.
I would like to thank all members and moderators here. It is really great forum and great help here. And I wish the good luck to those who are waiting for their approvals.
My time line is as follows...

Student + PSW + EEA family member
Application Sent - 05/03/15
Application Received - 06/03/15
Bio Metric - 25/03/15
Letter Received for requesting treaty rights and cohabitation proof for EEA partner - 10/07/15 (dated 08/07/15)
Documents Sent on - 16/07/15
Documents Received - 20/07/15
Approval Date - 23/07/15
Documents Received Back - 24/07/15 with approval letter and now waiting for BRP card.
I am really happy and thanks to allmighty Allah and to all my friends here.

Regards
waqas

Hello Waqas, congratulations on approval. Kindly share with us what type of cohabitation proof of EEA partner you have submitted. Also what type of documents your submitted. Also was your partner employed or self-employed. I'm have a similar situation and applying next month. nervous to death ....

Hi sa7e...
I have submitted almost the same documents as u mentioned above , it depends on for how many years you are claiming in total of 10 years , the date u got EEA2 , from that date till the date u have to submit the documents of ur EEA family member , Case worker did ask original ID of my partner and Waqas too.
If u have not made ur application yet then I would advise u to go for premium service , its worth spending little extra fee and save the killing waiting time as its look like u have all the required documents , And u dont have to get bonds or anything else to prove cohabitation if u have joint tenancy agreement , or joint council tax bill , or other documents on individual names , And if u was doing self assessments through accountant then get accountant letter too. Dont worry , ur case seems very straight forward.
Regards
Khan

Thanks Khan, very helpful information. I am going to apply end of September through PEO. We have tenancy agreements of last 3 years but no council tax bills. we have Thames water bills though. her self assessments are done through accountant so we can get the accountant letters too.

We have two of her ID. one is EEA ID card and one is from HO as EEA1 visa. would any one of these would be acceptable?

thanks for you both of you for valuable advice. that's gona same a hell lot of money i'm going to spend on solicitors

[Harlin]

@ Harlin
You don't pay surcharge for ILR, but dependant using FLR M will need to.

When you collected your NI can also help proof you've been in the country for long time, your first bank account.

Hi Omor4real

Thanks for your reply!

I can add my NI card with the application that's not a problem!

I have a HSBC account which I opened when I came in the country for the very first time. You think HSBC will be able to give me a letter mentioning how old my account is?

Cheers

[Omor4real]

@ Harlin
You don't pay surcharge for ILR, but dependant using FLR M will need to.

When you collected your NI can also help proof you've been in the country for long time, your first bank account.

[Harlin]

Hey Guys,

I am also planning to apply for SET (LR) and I am seeking for some advice.

Here is my 10 year timeline

Arrived in Uk on 1 sept 2005 on a student visa.
2005-2007 - student visa
2007-2011 - Student visa renewed
2011-2013 Tier 1 Post study visa
2013-2016 Tier 2 General valid till January

I will complete my 10 years in UK on 1 sept 2015 and according to ukba I can apply for ilr 28 days before so I am planning to apply in mid august.

My previous passport was lost in 2007 by royal mail while it was being returned from home office - I have all the letters from home office as proof and I had to apply for a new passport. I applied for Tier 1 and Tier 2 visas through my second passport which was issued to me in UK by the Indian embassy.

I have never been rejected any of the above mentioned visa's and I have never overstayed in uk. My case looks pretty straight forward and I cant see any complications.. Will it be worth for me applying through the premium service? Any reason I should not use the premium service and apply through post?

These are the documents I am planning to take with me:
- 6 months bank statements
- Employer character reference letter and another letter from employer stating when i joined the company and also mentions that im still employed by them..
- 2 photographs
- Life in uk pass certificate
- College certificates, Bsc and MSc degrees
- P60's (Only have printed copies) is that going to be a problem?
- 6 months pay slips
- Current BRP and driving license

I dont have a letter from GP because I haven't been registered with GP for long - dont ask why (me being silly)
I dont have any mortgage letter or any council tax letter because I live in a rented shared house.

Another question I had - do I have to pay the healthcare surcharge mentioned on ukba website?

Any advice on above will be highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Anyone??