I'm going to apply for the indefinitive leave to remain (permanent residence) in UK. The application form (SET (O), updated for application on and after May 2011) states:
If you have a spouse listed in section 2 of this application form who is applying at the same time as you, please provide documentary evidence of cohabitation since you were last granted leave (up to a maximum of two years). Evidence provided should cover the whole period and be in the form of official letters or documents, addressed to yourself and your spouse.
Do you know:
1. When does it count from? (Count from my last grant of leave to remain which is on 21 NOV 2008 (Tier 1) , or count from the most recent years?)
2. Count for how long, two years? If so, does it mean that I need to provide evidence from 21 NOV 2008 up to 21 NOV 2010 (if it counts from my last grant of leave to remain) or I need to provide the evidence in the most recent two years (if it counts from the most recent years)?
3. What documents are required? How many different sources of documents are required?
4. My wife only has bank statements as I pay for all bills. Is it OK? If not, can I use a council tax bill (10 instalments) which contains both our names on? can I use tenancy agreement? Can I use GP letters sent to my wife, however, the GP letter does not cover the whole period? If it's still not OK, Can I ask the GP to write a letter to prove that my wife is registered with them for the period claimed, or can I ask the water, electricity, gas, phone company to add my wife's name on my previous bills?
Many thanks!
Best wishes,
Tsoi