10 years long residence applications

huqqapani wrote: saanju

if this thread is to discuss ILRissues then the title 'timelines' is misleading. Also a question about Skydrive, how often is it updated and who does it.

I see :

10 years long residence applications

as the heading of this thread... and there is no "timelines" in it... I am not sure how ure seeing it..

Skydrives are updated by the members themselves otherwise if you post it and put a request saying that you don't know how to update them ... some one will do it for you

Damanishallo use to do it frequently... however, given that his visa is approved he might not concentrate on this thread as he use to be...

It is not that difficult to update them anyways...

and moreover I wonder what your going to achieve just sololy looking at timelines...each case is different and the delay in each case could be circumstantial to that particular person... if I were you I would gather the whole story rather than mere figures and dates


However, I do agree with you that some of the question related FLR(M) and nothing to do with SET (LR) are being posted here and I hope people will ask their question in the other thread ....FLR(M) waiting times 2011-2013

Saanju

Slight confusion on my part about timelines but generally facts and figures are more beneficial provided they are kept in the format I.e type of app, docs submitted etc. But what tends to happen is people start talking about delays etc. Whereas it should just be facts. I hope im not the only one who thinks along the same line about this post as I do.

Hi all,

My case: student visa 2002-2010 (GCSE, A level, BSC. with one year placement and MSc)= 8 years, PSW visa = 2 years and T1 now, total 11 years by Nov 2013. Travelling out side UK not exceed 90 days each year (mostly only in summer holidays or Easter holidays during academic years while studying and vacation of one month each year during PSW)
Do I eligible for 10 years long residence? I plan to apply post Feb 2014 as I need travel for business trips in next few months.
Is that I need form SET (O)
What document is need and if I do difficult to get (or can not) contact with former employers for certificate of employment/earning then how I can prove UKBA in this issue? How about the gap of time that I'm not employed? I'm currently on T1 Entreprener visa and I manage my own company, pay by myself?
Do driving license is need as compulsory document?
If I graduated/have degree in UK university, do I still need separate English test certificate?
Hope to hear advice from experts? Thank you in advance.

Well, if you have been in the UK for 11 years, and each year you have not been outside the UK for more than 90 days, does it mean totally you have been out of the country for 990 days (in the 11 years period)? Can you be more explicit. You are not allow to be out of the country for a total of 540 days in the previous 10 years.

If you are applying under 10 years ILR then you have to use SET(LR). You will need to do the Life in the UK test, although if you are applying post September 2013 then you will need to do another English test.

By applying SET(LR), you will need to send in your previous passports, no need for employment letters etc.

Babuska wrote:Hi all,

My case: student visa 2002-2010 (GCSE, A level, BSC. with one year placement and MSc)= 8 years, PSW visa = 2 years and T1 now, total 11 years by Nov 2013. Travelling out side UK not exceed 90 days each year (mostly only in summer holidays or Easter holidays during academic years while studying and vacation of one month each year during PSW)
Do I eligible for 10 years long residence? I plan to apply post Feb 2014 as I need travel for business trips in next few months.
Is that I need form SET (O)
What document is need and if I do difficult to get (or can not) contact with former employers for certificate of employment/earning then how I can prove UKBA in this issue? How about the gap of time that I'm not employed? I'm currently on T1 Entreprener visa and I manage my own company, pay by myself?
Do driving license is need as compulsory document?
If I graduated/have degree in UK university, do I still need separate English test certificate?
Hope to hear advice from experts? Thank you in advance.

I have been upgrading Skydrive ( 10 yr LR ) for the last 2 Month as i come to this page everyday and love to see people getting there ILR . Doing it as a volunteer .

There is no upgrade form some people for a very long time .

ASIF pending for 63 weeks

Khall 75 pending for 63 weeks

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Bio metric invitation 26/04/2013

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Please find below the links for various timelines and the procedure to deal with the spread sheet. If ever these spread sheets are messed up, the table can be sorted by "Application Sent Date" (Column B) Ascending and then by "Passport Returned"(Column G) Ascending.

How do I put application timeline on skydrive?

Skydrive for SET(LR) 10 Yr Long Residence the short link is http://sdrv.ms/WXJG4L

Skydrive for FLR(M) the short link is http://sdrv.ms/R1Xy9M

Skydrive for Naturalization the short link is http://sdrv.ms/XglfwK

Skydrive for British Passport the short link is http://sdrv.ms/Wer0b1

1. You need a Skydrive ID (Hotmail/MSN/Existing Email) Click here
2. Click Edit Workbook Menu
3. Select Edit in Excel Web App
4. Just add your details to the bottom of the table
5. Once done Click View and select Reading View.

NB: Do not insert any rows in between as this could affect the graphs to the right. Once you've added your details to the bottom of the table, the table can be sorted by "Application Sent Date" (Column B) Ascending and then by "Passport Returned"(Column G) Ascending.

@"ppycrmt" many thanks. will check for total days out the UK and read guidance for SET (LR) then come back with more details.

Im applying next week for 10 years long residence. I want know when appliying on SET LR (10 Long Residence) do I need to send proof of english language with Life in the uk test pass certificate? becuase I was reading the form in Section 3 it says about english and LIUK test. Or english requirements apply after October 2013? Here is what it ask

Section 3 - Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK
To qualify for indefinite leave to remain, applicants aged 18-64 must show that they have a
sufficient knowledge of language and life in the UK. The separate guidance notes provide
detailed information about this requirement.

Thanks in advance

If you are applying before October 2013, all you need will be the Life in the UK certificate.

raholptl wrote:Im applying next week for 10 years long residence. I want know when appliying on SET LR (10 Long Residence) do I need to send proof of english language with Life in the uk test pass certificate? becuase I was reading the form in Section 3 it says about english and LIUK test. Or english requirements apply after October 2013? Here is what it ask

Section 3 - Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK
To qualify for indefinite leave to remain, applicants aged 18-64 must show that they have a
sufficient knowledge of language and life in the UK. The separate guidance notes provide
detailed information about this requirement.

Thanks in advance

I know it sound confusing but the fact is LIFE IN UK TEST is the only test certificate you have to provide if you apply before October 2013 . LIFE IN UK TEST is a kind of test that is design to test ur knowledge of English and life in the uk .

Make sure you send the original '' life in uk test certificate ''

Note : From 28 October 2013, unless they are exempt, all applicants for settlement or naturalization as a British citizen will need to meet the knowledge of language and life requirement by:

1. passing the life in the UK test;
2. Having a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher, or its equivalent

raholptl wrote:Im applying next week for 10 years long residence. I want know when appliying on SET LR (10 Long Residence) do I need to send proof of english language with Life in the uk test pass certificate? becuase I was reading the form in Section 3 it says about english and LIUK test. Or english requirements apply after October 2013? Here is what it ask

Section 3 - Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK
To qualify for indefinite leave to remain, applicants aged 18-64 must show that they have a
sufficient knowledge of language and life in the UK. The separate guidance notes provide
detailed information about this requirement.

Thanks in advance

huqqapani wrote:Slight confusion on my part about timelines but generally facts and figures are more beneficial provided they are kept in the format I.e type of app, docs submitted etc. But what tends to happen is people start talking about delays etc. Whereas it should just be facts. I hope im not the only one who thinks along the same line about this post as I do.

1. When people have issues such as some illness in the family and emergency cases... and they need some suggestion... they would put down their queries and have a bit of mourn about the delays...

2. I know it should be fact based...but at the same time you can't suggest or ask people not to put up their frustration.. sometimes this is the only place where they get some hope while listening to other people's stories...

anyways what's your application... when did you applied... to my imagination its not to long ago that you have applied... and let you wait till you pass the six months line and you will be jumping up and down on this forum... I will be here ... and will remind you this post...lol

take it easy...

jony_dhaka wrote:I know it sound confusing but the fact is LIFE IN UK TEST is the only test certificate you have to provide if you apply before October 2013 . LIFE IN UK TEST is a kind of test that is design to test ur knowledge of English and life in the uk .

Make sure you send the original '' life in uk test certificate ''

raholptl wrote:Im applying next week for 10 years long residence. I want know when appliying on SET LR (10 Long Residence) do I need to send proof of english language with Life in the uk test pass certificate? becuase I was reading the form in Section 3 it says about english and LIUK test. Or english requirements apply after October 2013? Here is what it ask

Section 3 - Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK
To qualify for indefinite leave to remain, applicants aged 18-64 must show that they have a
sufficient knowledge of language and life in the UK. The separate guidance notes provide
detailed information about this requirement.

Thanks in advance

1. If your applying for ure spouses FLR(M) - you need a English language test of A1 level...try Trinity college exam ... its easier

2. If your applying for SET(M) .. spouses PR... then you need to have a LIUK exam... and only LIUK is sufficient until Oct 28 2013... and after 28th Oct. you need to have a LIUK + B1 level English language certificate as well

3. I am not sure about the main applicant after oct but as of now you need LIUK for sure.. and that will do the job

4. If you have any degree / Pg/ Phd from a university in this country or any country which has english language as their prime language..or if you are a citizen of a country whose prime language is English... you can be exempted of the English language test.. this applies to spouses and yourself if you have to prove your english abilities



Saanju

Hi ppycrmt:

Just check, last 11 years (2002-2013), out UK more than 590 days.
Last 10 years (counting 2003-2013), out the UK 530 days. Longest period out is 77 days for summer holiday between A level and Bsc enrolment.

If applying under 10 years long, shall we count 10 years back from the application date and 530 days out will qualified with term "10 years long residence" or not?

If I do apply after 28 Oct 2013, do I need to resit for English test if I got BSc, MSc,.. all in UK institutions?

You can apply as soon as you have been in the UK legally for 10 years (actually, 28 days before you 10 years is up). You are not allowed to be out of the country for more than 18 months in the 10 years period, where a month is made up of 30 days. So from what you are tell me, you are at its limit. I suggest you to count the year you first enter the UK after your summer holiday (maybe 2003 September).

If you are applying in October you will need to do the test. I have a degree in Physics from a university in the UK, that doesn't mean they will give you priority. Rules are rules unfortunately.

Babuska wrote:Hi ppycrmt:

Just check, last 11 years (2002-2013), out UK more than 590 days.
Last 10 years (counting 2003-2013), out the UK 530 days. Longest period out is 77 days for summer holiday between A level and Bsc enrolment.

If applying under 10 years long, shall we count 10 years back from the application date and 530 days out will qualified with term "10 years long residence" or not?

If I do apply after 28 Oct 2013, do I need to resit for English test if I got BSc, MSc,.. all in UK institutions?

Events that break continuous residence Continuous residence is considered to be broken if the applicant has:
been absent from the UK for a period of more than 180 days at any one time, or is absent from the UK for a shorter period but does not have valid leave to enter the UK on their return, or valid leave to remain on their departure from the UK.

Spent a total of 540 days outside the UK throughout the whole 10 year period.

Note : This 540 days count from when you first enter the uk then after 10 years .

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Babuska wrote:Hi ppycrmt:

Just check, last 11 years (2002-2013), out UK more than 590 days.
Last 10 years (counting 2003-2013), out the UK 530 days. Longest period out is 77 days for summer holiday between A level and Bsc enrolment.

If applying under 10 years long, shall we count 10 years back from the application date and 530 days out will qualified with term "10 years long residence" or not?

If I do apply after 28 Oct 2013, do I need to resit for English test if I got BSc, MSc,.. all in UK institutions?

Hi Guys/Gurs

I am submitting my SET(LR) next weak while waiting for appeal decision.
Could any one let me know what is "Doc Gen letter ICD.3207" & "Doc Gen letter ICD.3258".

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... iew=Binary

Your help and support will be much appreciated.

Thanks and Reg

ppycrmt wrote:You can apply as soon as you have been in the UK legally for 10 years (actually, 28 days before you 10 years is up). You are not allowed to be out of the country for more than 18 months in the 10 years period, where a month is made up of 30 days. So from what you are tell me, you are at its limit. I suggest you to count the year you first enter the UK after your summer holiday (maybe 2003 September).

If you are applying in October you will need to do the test. I have a degree in Physics from a university in the UK, that doesn't mean they will give you priority. Rules are rules unfortunately.

Babuska wrote:Hi ppycrmt:

Just check, last 11 years (2002-2013), out UK more than 590 days.
Last 10 years (counting 2003-2013), out the UK 530 days. Longest period out is 77 days for summer holiday between A level and Bsc enrolment.

If applying under 10 years long, shall we count 10 years back from the application date and 530 days out will qualified with term "10 years long residence" or not?

If I do apply after 28 Oct 2013, do I need to resit for English test if I got BSc, MSc,.. all in UK institutions?

Thanks for your kind advice. I'm currently on T1 Entrepreneur visa and it valid by Jun 2016. I will check carefully the total time out and will apply ILR when I can stay inside UK for more than 4 months as I see some have been wait for 40-63 weeks almost. My business require travelling out UK quite often and I do not want stuck with out passport...
I see the premium service of 24 hours cost more than 6,000 pounds which is a lot of money and not want to spend for that...

All ILR are postal applications.

Babuska wrote:

ppycrmt wrote:You can apply as soon as you have been in the UK legally for 10 years (actually, 28 days before you 10 years is up). You are not allowed to be out of the country for more than 18 months in the 10 years period, where a month is made up of 30 days. So from what you are tell me, you are at its limit. I suggest you to count the year you first enter the UK after your summer holiday (maybe 2003 September).

If you are applying in October you will need to do the test. I have a degree in Physics from a university in the UK, that doesn't mean they will give you priority. Rules are rules unfortunately.

Babuska wrote:Hi ppycrmt:

Just check, last 11 years (2002-2013), out UK more than 590 days.
Last 10 years (counting 2003-2013), out the UK 530 days. Longest period out is 77 days for summer holiday between A level and Bsc enrolment.

If applying under 10 years long, shall we count 10 years back from the application date and 530 days out will qualified with term "10 years long residence" or not?

If I do apply after 28 Oct 2013, do I need to resit for English test if I got BSc, MSc,.. all in UK institutions?

Thanks for your kind advice. I'm currently on T1 Entrepreneur visa and it valid by Jun 2016. I will check carefully the total time out and will apply ILR when I can stay inside UK for more than 4 months as I see some have been wait for 40-63 weeks almost. My business require travelling out UK quite often and I do not want stuck with out passport...
I see the premium service of 24 hours cost more than 6,000 pounds which is a lot of money and not want to spend for that...

Alhamdulillah got my ilr today in Ramadan
Applied on 20/03/13
Acknowledgement 22/03/13
Ilr approved 30/07/13
Thanks to all who share there experiences on this forum hope for good to the members waiting for their ilr
Thanks to damanishallo and smshad for your help brothers

Congratulation bro . !! me applied 26/3/2013 ..give us some dua plz.

shaik719 wrote:Alhamdulillah got my ilr today in Ramadan
Applied on 20/03/13
Acknowledgement 22/03/13
Ilr approved 30/07/13
Thanks to all who share there experiences on this forum hope for good to the members waiting for their ilr
Thanks to damanishallo and smshad for your help brothers

jony_dhaka wrote:Congratulation bro . !! me applied 26/3/2013 ..give us some dua plz.

shaik719 wrote:Alhamdulillah got my ilr today in Ramadan
Applied on 20/03/13
Acknowledgement 22/03/13
Ilr approved 30/07/13
Thanks to all who share there experiences on this forum hope for good to the members waiting for their ilr
Thanks to damanishallo and smshad for your help brothers

Sure bro ill do dua for everyone it's just time consuming process if you have no gaps no refusals no criminal offences then just lay back you will get yours when time comes inshallah

shaik719 wrote:Alhamdulillah got my ilr today in Ramadan
Applied on 20/03/13
Acknowledgement 22/03/13
Ilr approved 30/07/13
Thanks to all who share there experiences on this forum hope for good to the members waiting for their ilr
Thanks to damanishallo and smshad for your help brothers

congratulations. enjoy your freedom. Nice to hear good news. I applied on 2nd april 2013> all of us would join you inshallah

Hi Jony,

Many thanks for letting me know. If counting from the first entry to 10 years long ... then I have more than 540 days out the UK. What you suggest me to do now? I'm still have legal visa T1 valid by Jun 2016 and extendable for 2 years more.

jony_dhaka wrote:Events that break continuous residence Continuous residence is considered to be broken if the applicant has:
been absent from the UK for a period of more than 180 days at any one time, or is absent from the UK for a shorter period but does not have valid leave to enter the UK on their return, or valid leave to remain on their departure from the UK.

Spent a total of 540 days outside the UK throughout the whole 10 year period.

Note : This 540 days count from when you first enter the uk then after 10 years .

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Babuska wrote:Hi ppycrmt:

Just check, last 11 years (2002-2013), out UK more than 590 days.
Last 10 years (counting 2003-2013), out the UK 530 days. Longest period out is 77 days for summer holiday between A level and Bsc enrolment.

If applying under 10 years long, shall we count 10 years back from the application date and 530 days out will qualified with term "10 years long residence" or not?

If I do apply after 28 Oct 2013, do I need to resit for English test if I got BSc, MSc,.. all in UK institutions?

manwar wrote:

shaik719 wrote:Alhamdulillah got my ilr today in Ramadan
Applied on 20/03/13
Acknowledgement 22/03/13
Ilr approved 30/07/13
Thanks to all who share there experiences on this forum hope for good to the members waiting for their ilr
Thanks to damanishallo and smshad for your help brothers

congratulations. enjoy your freedom. Nice to hear good news. I applied on 2nd april 2013> all of us would join you inshallah

Thanks manwar