Set M Checklist

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to double-check.

there is no requirement for spouse of british citizen being out of the uk for 180 days or something similar when applying for ilr ? is that correct?

thanks.

Correct

thank you Zimba for your reply!

appreciate it

also, had a query on the same page, my wife was out of uk for 93 days at a stretch in 2021 due to covid.

so when I apply for her ILR, do i need to write down any supporting letter for that ?

Also, from 2017 to 2022 (till date) she was out ok uk for around 305 days

again do I need to write down any supporting letter for it ?

No but you need to send in cohabitation evidence

sure Zimba, have that in place.
thanks a ton again

Hi there,

I would be applying for my wife's ilr on set m basis ( spouse of british citizen)

for the financial criteria fulfillment req, I had a new job from sep 2021, so its almost 8 plus months.

So do i need to submit 6 months payslip along with the company letter? would that be all right?

for eg, if i were to apply this month then from period : nov, dec,jan,feb,march,april payslips be all right ?

kind regards.

That’s right

Read the requirements under Catagory A: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... rement.pdf

thank you Zimba for confirming and for the url


was wondering, so if a person has been less than 6 months with thier company, that would mean they need to show 12 months payslip ?

and if its over 6 months in the same company, the only recent 6 months payslip would suffice, right?

Correct. That is the difference between category A and B

Hello Guys,

I have compiled a check list for SET M form.
Hope it would be helpful for other members in this forum

If i have missed out on anything, please do let me know, so can add that as well

Sr No SET (M) - LIST OF DOCUMENTS

1 Applicant’s Passport, BRP & Home Office’s Decision Letter
2 Applicant’s Entry Clearance page
3 Sponsor’s copy of Passport & proof of permanent residence
4 Marriage certificate
5 Birth Certificate of child, if any
6 English Language Certificate - CEFR B1 or above
7 Life in the UK Test Pass Reference No
8 You and your partner must have a combined income of at least £18,600 a year
9 6 months’ payslips (if the sponsor has been employed by the same employer
continuously for 6 months prior to the application)
10 12 months’ payslips (if the sponsor has not been employed by the same employer
for 6 months prior to the application)
11 Bank statements showing you or your partner’s income
(6 or 12 months’ bank statements depending on above situation)
12 Letter from employer
• you or your partner are employed there
• the job title or position you or your partner hold
• how long you or your partner have worked there
• the type of contract (for example, permanent)
• what you or your partner earn before tax and National Insurance
• how long you or your partner have been paid your current salary
13 Cohabitation Proof (addressed on both Applicant’s and Sponsor’s Name):
Tenancy Agreement
Utility bills, bank statements, credit letters, other letters
council tax bills
NHS Letters



Sr No REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR SET (M) APPLICATION FORM
Applicant’s:
1 First entry date to UK
2 Any absences since started living in the UK:
Date - out from UK & returned to UK / name of country visited / reason for visit
3 Visa refused in the past - UK or other country? If so, date and reason of refusal
4 Any relatives in country of birth? If so, their details
5 When did you first meet your spouse?
6 Any Criminal or traffic offence?
Applicant’s and Sponsor’s:
7 Phone No
8 Email address
9 NI Number
10 Job details:
Job title
Job type - Permanent or temporary?
Job start date
Annual income
Work address, phone and email address
11 Last 2 years address details
12 Current address:
how much rent you pay per month
when did you start living at this address
how many bed rooms are there
Is there anyone living except than your family? If so, their details
13 If married previously, previous partner’s details and divorce certificate
14 Spouse’s:
If settled - date of when he/she got settlement
If British citizen - date of when he/she got British citizenship
15 Has your partner previously been sponsored as a partner of a settled person?

Kind Regards.

Looks about right

thanks Zimba!

also, wanted to know, I have two jobs.
a) full time -salary is above the 18600 threshold.
b) its part time, one a day week.

so do also need to show my earnings from job b, even though my job a earnings are meeting the 18600 threshold?

any advice?

many thanks.

No

Thanks you guys! appreciate your inputs

Also wanted to know the process for submitting the documents

I have all letters / cohabitation proofs/ bank statements / credit card biils / etc in the form of soft copies

Do i still need to have paper copies of all of them ?

and what is the process, as in how does it work?

Fill the form online
search for the slots for eg a) normal or b) priority (5 days) or c) super priority (1 day)
submit the documents online

if I have everything on a google drive link and cane give them access, would that work ?

or we have to submit all the documents online ?


kind regards!

You first apply for a visa online and submit it. Then you will be asked to create an account with UKVCAS and book an appointment with them for document processing/biometrics. All evidence will be uploaded digitally on UKVCAS system

Thanks for the update Zimba!

I have filled the form online...but not getting priority slots..

I had seen some posts about trying it early morning.

But wondering is it due to visas being issued to UKRAINE nationals due to the current situation that HO or UKVi has temporarily disabled the priority n super priority slots ?

Any idea as to when would it be restored ?

Kind Regards.

This has nothing to do with the Ukraine crisis

Online Application - Why there is no Super Priority Service Option ?

thanks Zimba for the update!

Also, a few more queries

a)there is only one from / declaration to be filled in right ?

https://snipboard.io/zU9RuL.jpg

Declaration for spouses, civil partners, proposed civil partners, fiancé(e)s, and
unmarried partners
Applicant’s name:
Partner’s name:
This declaration must be signed by the applicant’s partner and not by a
representative or other person acting on their behalf. It must be sent to the Home
Office with the applicant’s documents. If you fail to do so, the application may be
refused.
I confirm that (tick relevant box)
 I am a British citizen
 I am settled in the UK (I have indefinite leave)
 I have leave to remain in the UK as a refugee / or as a person requiring
humanitarian protection
Tick the following to confirm which applies to you

etc, this is the only one correct ?

previously, I had seen
Part 1 : consent for the Home office to verify the application info
Part 2: consent for the Home office to verify third party info ?

we do not have to fill in these two correct ?

b) do we have to include a covering letter along with the application ?
would that be beneficial ?
also would some one have a format / sample of one ?

many thanks guys!

This is the correct one for the route you are applying. There is no need for a cover letter

Thanks a ton Zimba and AmazonianX for all your valuable insights.

I had applied for on a super proirity basis on Tuesday, 21st and had got approval email in a few hours from Home Office / Atlas

Thanks a million once again guys, really appreciate all of your guidance.

Hi guys,

I am in the Same boat and applying for olr under Setm

Just a little confused with these.

What evidence can be provided for other reasons to stay in the UK. I said I have a daughter and I pay the bills etc. Do I need to add her birth certificate and my statement showing bills going through my account.

Secondly, in the document checklist it says provide housing cost. Am I providing land registry and mortgage document?
And what duration should I cover for council tax 2.5 years or 5 years as it's not mentioned.