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Hi Navi05 n Ria
Read the form and guidance notes, it tells you very clearly what limited documents are required if you have all your passports.

HiNavi05 wrote: ↑Wed May 23, 2018 9:52 pmHi I have submitted postal Set Lr apllication on 5 March2018
Money was deducted on 15 March 2018
Acknowledgment e-mail received: 22 March2018
Biometrics letter received on 20/04/2018
Biometric submission on 20/04/2018
Monthly email received on 23/04 and 21/04/18 saying still under consideration
Request for upgrade submitted 23/04/18 but declined saying am not eligible for an upgrade please suggest why they have refused my upgrade request and how much time HO is taking for postal applications.
Many thanks

1. Yes. Although note that it is 180 days at any time in the 10 years, not only the last year.vickylinnn wrote: ↑Sun Aug 19, 2018 8:38 amHello all,
I am due for my 10-year settlement for the end of August 2019. But I need to go away for from 20 December 2018 - 3 March 2019 (74 days). This is for work.
Question: One can be away for 180 days in the year leading to August 2019. Is that right?
Question 2: Is the max total number of away days 540 for the 10 year-period?
It's just hard and confusing to read the documents as I am dyslexic. I also don't know which is the latest.
Thank you for any advice you have!
Best, V
saj626 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 07, 2016 11:24 pmHi user 001.User001 wrote:Hello all,
I got a question about the start of the continues 10-year residency. does it start 28 days from obtaining the first visa (with the premise that you enter the UK within 90 days), or does the count start from the first date of entry ?
Thanks
It starts from when you first enter in to uk.
Your solicitor is wrong. It is based and starts from the date you entered the UK. The visa validity date is ONLY relevant when a migrant already in the UK regulates their stay, ie getting Discretionary leave to remain while IN the UK.AspireUK wrote: ↑Sun Aug 19, 2018 6:25 pmHi
My solicitors advises me that my 10 year starts from the date of visa issue if I have entered UK within 90 days . My date of UK entry will be used when I traveled to UK after more than 90 days of visa issue.
I have secured appointment on 21st. I have calculated on the basis of 10 years from visa issue date . I traveled to UK after 25 days of visa issue.
I am confused about the calculation. Please see both arguments below.
Please advise if I should cancel?
Regards
P
saj626 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 07, 2016 11:24 pmHi user 001.User001 wrote:Hello all,
I got a question about the start of the continues 10-year residency. does it start 28 days from obtaining the first visa (with the premise that you enter the UK within 90 days), or does the count start from the first date of entry ?
Thanks
It starts from when you first enter in to uk.
DMC (Croydon), Home Office 24 February 2016
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your email correspondence of 19 February. I am sorry for the delay in replying to your email.
In order to qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain on the basis of Long Residence, you will need to demonstrate that you have been present in the United Kingdom continuously for 10 full years.
Your 10-year qualifying period starts from either when you arrived in the UK with a visa or when you were given permission to stay in the UK.
You can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain no more than twenty eight days before you complete ten years legal Long Residency in the United Kingdom.
You may find the following specific link useful:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/sy...
Please note that as the onus is upon the individual to ensure that he/she satisfies the requirements set out in the guidance material that accompanies each and every application form. UK Visas and Immigration is not able to give, indicate or advise upon the outcome of any such application prior to it being correctly submitted and being given full and careful consideration.
Therefore, you are advised to read through the guide prior to submitting a future application.
I hope this information is helpful.
Yours faithfully,
Sangeeta

Had my SET(LR) application approved at the PSC today and can confirm that that's all the documentation you need. It seemed very limited to me too! In case you didn't realise, you're OK to apply right now as, like me, you're within 28 days of your 10 year anniversary.rta276 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 22, 2018 10:23 pmHi all the experts and moderators on this forum.
First of all I do apologies if my post is not in an appropriate thread. If this is the case, I would be very thankful if the moderators could kindly move it to the correct location for me![]()
I'm preparing my ILR Settlement application on the basis of Long residence - SET (LR). I am going for my PSC appointment next week so just want to double-check if I have all the necessary documentations:
Completed SET (LR) application form - version 13/7/18
2 photographs - meeting UK passport requirements
2 passports - old and current, these are all the passports I've held during my 10 years residency.
Current Biometrics Residence Permit.
Life in the UK Test Pass
Degrees taught at UK Universities
PSC Appointment Booking confirmation and payment confirmation
My total absences from the UK comes to 406 days in 10 years with no break more than 180 days at a single time.
I have no criminal convictions, and have never entered/tried to stay in the UK illegally
Immigration History:
First entered the UK 8/9/2008 on Student visa - valid until Oct 2010
September 2010 - Oct 2014: PBS Tier 4 General
July 2014 - August 2015: PBS Tier 2 General
July 2015 - August 2017: PBS Tier 2 General Extension
July 2017 - July 2020 (my current leave to remain): PBS Tier 2 General Extension.
I'd be very grateful if someone could cast their eyes through and let me know if these documentations are sufficient? Only because these documents seems quite limited compared to all the previous applications which I did for my previous leaves/visas.
No one can answer that question. Given that you applied for flr PR after AR refusal, your section 3C ended when AR was refused. Also unlikely you will get a same day decision for ILR.Jabeyd wrote: ↑Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:43 amHi
My FLR(FP) application is pending (applied on 22june2018, biometric done 17aug1018). My 10year residence was completed on 23 August 2018. I have got an appointment for my SET(LR) application on 6oct2018. How likely it is that HO will take the the decision of my FLR(FP) before 6pct2018?
Thanks
Hello CR001,CR001 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:47 amNo one can answer that question. Given that you applied for flr PR after AR refusal, your section 3C ended when AR was refused. Also unlikely you will get a same day decision for ILR.Jabeyd wrote: ↑Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:43 amHi
My FLR(FP) application is pending (applied on 22june2018, biometric done 17aug1018). My 10year residence was completed on 23 August 2018. I have got an appointment for my SET(LR) application on 6oct2018. How likely it is that HO will take the the decision of my FLR(FP) before 6pct2018?
Thanks
You really should start your own topic with your complex circumstances as not many people read this long running topic. Posts such as yours get lost in this thread.
AR refusal ends your section 3C protection if you previous visa already expired regardless of how quickly you submitted another application. For the overstay to be disregarded, the FLR FP app would need to be successful.Jabeyd wrote: ↑Tue Aug 28, 2018 10:28 amHi
Thanks for your immediate reply. Referring section 3C of the Immigration Act 1971, my solisitor said as I applied for FLR(FP) within 14 days of the AR Refusal, My section 3c is not ended; therefore I can apply for SET(LR). I am confused now. Please advice me what to do?
You can apply anytime WITHIN 28 days before reaching 10 years long residence, calculated from the date you ENTERED the UK.1. I complete 10 years LR on the 24th September 2018, so am i eligible to apply for ILR (LR) from the 26th August 2018?
You cannot apply any SOONER than within 28 days of reaching the residence requirements.2. What does the following statement mean: '' Premium appointment have to be within the 28 days of you completing your qualifying period ''. So in my case does it have to be between 26th August 2018 and 24th September 2018 ?
Not relevant.3. I have been completing the online application form to apply for ILR though LR. I am married but my partner isnt in the UK yet and has no intention to come to the UK anytime soon. At the end of the application there is a tab which says documents and under that they have included marriage certificate and partners passport to be produced. Does anyone why this is being asked when I have stated that my partner isnt in the UK? I rang the immigration helpline but he wasnt too sure either he said for the appt just take documents that are applicable to me.
No, it is NOT the same form or route to ILR. You don't state what options you are given. We don't all have access to the online system!4. Is SET (0) same as SET (LR) ? I am asking this because under the premium appointment booking system they have an option for other but no option for LR, so i selected the other option hoping that is correct ?