Applying for ILR

Kakaman wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 18, 2022 10:38 pm

Hi guys,

I came to the UK on the 15th of August 2017 and my five years will complete on 15th of August 2022 under spouse visa, just a few questions
1) when can I apply for ilr

Eligible to apply 28days before completing 5years in UK counting from the date of entry

2) I am travelling abroad for 3 weeks in August can I apply straight after coming back or is there a rule that's says don't do it No such rule
3) is the process of applying online? Yes

Thanks in advance
Kaka

Kakaman wrote: ↑

Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:55 pm

Thanks Amazonix

A few follow up questions please.
1) in the finance section do we have to provide the optional documents like work contract or p60. Is it considered good? I don't have a P60 so worried

P60 is an optional documents so need to include.

2) can I use the bank statement by post as evidence without getting them signed from the bank?

You can do that or download it from online. Caseworker now accept downloaded statements as many members from this forum have used successfully.

3)in the home section they ask for housing costs, do I need to provide the mortgage statement or council tax in that?

Council tax and mortgage statements should suffice.

Thanks in advance,

Kaka

Kakaman wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 18, 2022 8:09 am

Hi zimba,

Thanks for your prompt response.

They specifically asked me to submit and check the box that says I'll provide evidence for other reasons to stay in the UK.

If I don't provide anything won't it go against me?

Kakaman wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 18, 2022 8:09 am

Hi zimba,

Thanks for your prompt response.

They specifically asked me to submit and check the box that says I'll provide evidence for other reasons to stay in the UK.

If I don't provide anything won't it go against me?

Zimba wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 18, 2022 9:40 am

Kakaman wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 18, 2022 8:09 am

Hi zimba,

Thanks for your prompt response.

They specifically asked me to submit and check the box that says I'll provide evidence for other reasons to stay in the UK.

If I don't provide anything won't it go against me?

If you do not answer to that question on the form, then the checklist will not ask for that evidence.
The answers you enter on the form affect the final document list.

Housing costs

Under paragraph 12(f) of Appendix FM-SE, the applicant must provide evidence of
the monthly (or weekly) housing and Council Tax costs for the accommodation in the
UK in which the applicant (and any other family members who are or will be part of
the same household) lives or will live if the application is granted.
As the calculations at Section 3 above refer to a weekly housing cost, any costs
evidenced which are not weekly should be converted to a weekly figure, rounding
down when this leads to a part of a penny.

Example:
If a calendar monthly Council Tax figure is evidenced, then multiply it by 12 and divide by 52 to arrive at the weekly equivalent.
Monthly Council Tax = £100 x12 divided by 52 = £23.07 weekly equivalent cost of Council Tax.

Applicants should supply documentary evidence of rent or mortgage payments and Council Tax, along the lines of:

• a letter from the landlord or mortgage provider detailing the weekly or monthly rental or mortgage cost of the property
• at least one personal bank statement to show the rent/mortgage payment leaving the account of the sponsor, their partner or the couple jointly
• rent book (if available)
• letter from the local authority detailing whether and how much Council Tax is payable