When to apply for ILR?

dave000 · Post by **dave000** » Mon May 08, 2023 1:32 pm

Hi,

I would be eligible to apply for ILR in Sept/Oct 2023. Do I have to pass the Life in the UK Test as a requirement or is it for British Citizenship only?
If yes, then how sooner/later can I give the test? Is there any time/score validity?
Please guide.

Thanks.

meself2 · Post by **meself2** » Mon May 08, 2023 1:39 pm

dave000 wrote: ↑
Mon May 08, 2023 1:32 pm
Do I have to pass the Life in the UK Test as a requirement

Yes, you need it for ILR.

dave000 wrote: ↑
Mon May 08, 2023 1:32 pm
Is there any time/score validity?

You have to pass the test, obviously (75% or more correct answers); it doesn't expire, so you're free to go for it any time.

dave000 · Post by **dave000** » Mon May 08, 2023 2:23 pm

That's helpful. Thank you so much.

dave000 · Post by **dave000** » Wed May 10, 2023 2:42 pm

Hi,

It would be very helpful to get some advice on when should I apply for ILR. My husband is a British national and I arrived in the UK on 26/06/2018. My current visa expires on 14/10/2023. Am I only allowed to apply 28 days prior to this expiration date?

This is what I saw on the Govt website: "The earliest you can apply is 28 days before you meet the requirements for the time you need to have lived in the UK"

"5 continuous years if you’re on the 5-year route"

OR is it once 5 years are completed - I think for me it would be 26/06/2023. Is this correct? Also in my total stay in the UK since 2018, I was around six months away (not together but adding all holidays) - Family weddings, visits, etc. Does this matter?

Many thanks in advance.

Ticktack · Post by **Ticktack** » Wed May 10, 2023 3:39 pm

dave000 wrote: ↑
Wed May 10, 2023 2:42 pm
Hi,

It would be very helpful to get some advice on when should I apply for ILR. My husband is a British national and I arrived in the UK on 26/06/2018. My current visa expires on 14/10/2023. Am I only allowed to apply 28 days prior to this expiration date?

This is what I saw on the Govt website: "The earliest you can apply is 28 days before you meet the requirements for the time you need to have lived in the UK"

"5 continuous years if you’re on the 5-year route"

OR is it once 5 years are completed - I think for me it would be 26/06/2023. Is this correctYes, correct. 28 days before this date at the earliest.? Also in my total stay in the UK since 2018, I was around six months away (not together but adding all holidays)Good, but it doesn't matter for spouse of Brits. - Family weddings, visits, etc. Does this matter?

Many thanks in advance.

dave000 · Post by **dave000** » Wed May 10, 2023 4:34 pm

That's brilliant. Thank you.

dave000 · Post by **dave000** » Thu May 18, 2023 9:08 am

Hi,

I plan to start my ILR application towards the end of this month. I have asked this question before but I am still slightly confused. As mentioned before, I entered the UK on the 26th of June 2018 so I am eligible to apply for ILR at the earliest 28 days before 26/06/2023. My husband, a British national, and I are going to France for a few days, from 22nd June to 27th June 2023. Does this in any way affect me? From what I know, I can start the application around 31/05/2023 and submit the application before flying out on 22nd June 2023. I can book a biometrics appointment when they will take my passport (if I remember) once I return which is 27/06/2023. I don't remember clearly what the process is...

Any guidance will be much appreciated.

Thanks.

zimba · Post by **zimba** » Thu May 18, 2023 3:01 pm

You must NOT travel after you submit your application, so you should only apply when there is no plan to travel

UKVI does not ask for ANY physical documents anymore.

See: Online applications, UKVCAS appointments & BRP queries - Read before you post

Ticktack · Post by **Ticktack** » Thu May 18, 2023 3:07 pm

dave000 wrote: ↑
Thu May 18, 2023 9:08 am
Hi,

I plan to start my ILR application towards the end of this month. I have asked this question before but I am still slightly confused. As mentioned before, I entered the UK on the 26th of June 2018 so I am eligible to apply for ILR at the earliest 28 days before 26/06/2023. My husband, a British national, and I are going to France for a few days, from 22nd June to 27th June 2023. Does this in any way affect me? From what I know, I can start the application around 31/05/2023 and submit the application before flying out on 22nd June 2023. I can book a biometrics appointment when they will take my passport (if I remember) once I return which is 27/06/2023. I don't remember clearly what the process is...

Any guidance will be much appreciated.

Thanks.

FYI, you can't fly out once you submit your ILR application.

You might as well come back from France, before you make the ILR application.

dave000 · Post by **dave000** » Thu May 18, 2023 4:02 pm

Thank you Ticktack and zimba. I will apply/submit my ILR application once I am back from France.

dave000 · Post by **dave000** » Mon Jun 05, 2023 12:19 am

Hi,

My five years in the UK will be completed on the 26th of June 2023. I know that I can apply for ILR now but I am going out of the UK for a few days hence cannot submit until I am back. I just need some understanding about how soon I can apply and what should be the date of the documents especially the employer letter, payslips (6 months) and bank statements (6 months) of my spouse. I am returning to the UK on the 27th of June after a week outside and in this scenario, can I start to fill out the form now and submit it on 29th or 30th June if possible? If this is the case, then what should be the date of these documents? Should these be no older than 28 days before the date of submission?

I hope this is not confusing. It is just that I don't want to delay the visa process as I am looking for full-time jobs and my visa expiry date might not increase my chances.

Please provide some scenarios that might help me to speed up this process.

Thanks.

dave000 · Post by **dave000** » Mon Jun 05, 2023 12:28 am

Just to add to the previous query - My life in the UK test is booked for the 17th of June. Hopefully, I will pass it.

Thanks

AmazonianX · Post by **AmazonianX** » Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:54 am

So far you still have valid leave on returning, you can apply then and with your LIUK passed.

dave000 · Post by **dave000** » Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:14 am

Thanks. I have started filling out the form/Set M. My plan is to apply on 28/06/2023 (hopefully I will pass the test). My husband gets his salary slip on the last day of the month but the salary is credited a few days before. When they say last six months then will it be okay to submit a salary slip dated 31/05/2023 as below: Or is it exactly 28 days from the date of submitting the application then perhaps the salary slip date might not be accepted? His statements are generated from 18th March to 19th April so if I wait for the salary slip of June then might have to wait for statements to be generated which will have salary entry. Or maybe I call the bank for early statements for June entry? Please guide. Thanks
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AmazonianX · Post by **AmazonianX** » Tue Jun 06, 2023 2:33 pm

dave000 wrote: ↑
Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:14 am
Thanks. I have started filling out the form/Set M. My plan is to apply on 28/06/2023 (hopefully I will pass the test). My husband gets his salary slip on the last day of the month but the salary is credited a few days before. When they say last six months then will it be okay to submit a salary slip dated 31/05/2023 as below: Or is it exactly 28 days from the date of submitting the application then perhaps the salary slip date might not be accepted? His statements are generated from 18th March to 19th April so if I wait for the salary slip of June then might have to wait for statements to be generated which will have salary entry. Or maybe I call the bank for early statements for June entry? Please guide. Thanks
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You can get to bank and ask for account transactions printout that reflect the inflow of his salary. This suffice for the purpose. For clarity, you can add a cover note or letter explaining this to CW.

dave000 · Post by **dave000** » Sun Jun 18, 2023 1:23 pm

Hi there,

I passed the life in the UK test yesterday so fortunately I am all set to apply latest by the end of this month. In the finance part, there are two questions which I am not sure about. My husband owns the property so I answered this question: Do you own or rent your home? Neither own nor rent. I provided this justification "My husband provides me with accommodation. I have lived in his house since June 2018. He is the owner of the house" . Then there is another question where they are asking Do you currently live with parents, friends or family rent-free? I answered Yes to this because I live with my family, that is, my husband and I don't pay any rent. Is this correct?

Many thanks.

AmazonianX · Post by **AmazonianX** » Sun Jun 18, 2023 1:25 pm

dave000 wrote: ↑
Sun Jun 18, 2023 1:23 pm
Hi there,

I passed the life in the UK test yesterday so fortunately I am all set to apply latest by the end of this month. In the finance part, there are two questions which I am not sure about. My husband owns the property so I answered this question: Do you own or rent your home? Neither own nor rent. I provided this justification "My husband provides me with accommodation. I have lived in his house since June 2018. He is the owner of the house" . Then there is another question where they are asking Do you currently live with parents, friends or family rent-free? I answered Yes to this because I live with my family, that is, my husband and I don't pay any rent. Is this correct?

Many thanks.

Your answers above ok. First one can be Yes and provide same reason.

dave000 · Post by **dave000** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 3:17 pm

Hello there,

I am about to submit my ILR application but have some questions about documents upload:

This might sound like a stupid question but will it be okay if I take pictures of documents using a mobile phone and upload them? My scanner is not working...

We are not paying any mortgage at the time as there is overpayment - About the mortgage statement, should it be no older than 28 days from the application date or that doesn't matter? There might be a yearly statement somewhere which I need to find but am not sure about the date. How latest it should be?

Many thanks.

zimba · Post by **zimba** » Fri Jun 30, 2023 3:31 pm

Yes, it is fine

dave000 · Post by **dave000** » Thu Jul 13, 2023 1:54 pm

Hello,

My husband's letter from the employer and employment contract are not signed - The sign-off is done as below (an example):

Yours sincerely
Jack Smith
Manager

Would that be okay?

Many thanks

zimba · Post by **zimba** » Thu Jul 13, 2023 4:17 pm

dave000 · Post by **dave000** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:24 am

Thank you Zimba and the team. These should be the last two queries before I upload the documents and then wait for the biometric appointment.

1. My Passport is mandatory - Of course, I will take it with me on the day of the appointment. For uploading, do I need to upload old passport as well which has nothing to do with Spouse Visa - the five-year route but yes I did use it for travelling before when I was on a different visa. Regarding the current - Do I need to upload all the passport pages? As mentioned before, my scanner/printer is not working so I am taking pictures using my phone. With a passport, taking pictures is difficult until I use my hand to keep it open.

2. Declaration page and a cover letter - Can my spouse sign these using the draw option in pdf? Any suggestions from you would be very helpful.

I really appreciate all the help.

AmazonianX · Post by **AmazonianX** » Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:43 am

dave000 wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:24 am
Thank you Zimba and the team. These should be the last two queries before I upload the documents and then wait for the biometric appointment.

1. My Passport is mandatory - Of course, I will take it with me on the day of the appointment. For uploading, do I need to upload old passport as well which has nothing to do with Spouse Visa - the five-year route but yes I did use it for travelling before when I was on a different visa. Regarding the current - Do I need to upload all the passport pages? Upload biometric page and all pages that contains immigration history relevant to your 5year spouse route on which basis you are applying for ILR. As mentioned before, my scanner/printer is not working so I am taking pictures using my phone. With a passport, taking pictures is difficult until I use my hand to keep it open.

2. Declaration page and a cover letter - Can my spouse sign these using the draw option in pdf? Any suggestions from you would be very helpful. She can

I really appreciate all the help.

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