Many thanks for all help in this forum SET (M) 5-yr route approved timeline below.

Online Application: 29/4/23
Biometric app (Free): 22/5/23
Application successful Confirmation email : 8/6/23

Hi, I am in process of applying for my partners ILR (spouse 5-year route). I myself have ILR. Her first spouse brp: issued: 06/02/2018, Arrived in UK: 08/03/2018, Valid: 13/11/2020 Second extenson: Applied: 26/09/2020, Issued: 08/01/2021, Valid: 05/08/2023 She has completed 5yr continuous residence ...

Many thanks for your reply, "You've painted a very detailed picture of her socio-economic status. It doesn't look colourful but all hope isn't lost" : TBH its not that bad but to prove that on papers is very difficult. Unfortunately thats how it is in small indian villages. for ex: The house she liv...

Good Evening, I am planning to apply for my mother in law's visitor visa to visit us here in UK. I will be paying for everything tickets, stay, day to day expense etc. I have ILR and am homeowner. She is widow with one of regular income from government scheme for widows (around £15/month) and unfort...

Many thaks for this. They have been emailed with this info, will update with their reply.

Good Evening All, We have completed the online application, paid IHS and applicatin fee and our biometric appointment is booked for next week. I have uploaded all docs on the sopra steria website not submitted yet, plan to do it after one final check. So far we havent received any acknowledgment let...

Thank you seagul, I have included this in my cash saving declaration. I am bit confused about the declaration section Part 1: is clearly for applicant part 2: is clearly for myself (husband) as there are docs in joint names part 3: (the confusing part) third party sponsor, as the bank statements use...

Many thanks for your replies. there were questions about meeting financial threshold and document list does mention 6 months statement and source of cash saving declaration so I have clicked all correct answers it was just the "Family route" which was bit confusing but thanks for clearing the doubts...

Hi, Further to my previous posts I have now started the application process and plan to finish and submit it near the end of this month. Got few questions below if you guys will be kind enough to clear my doubts 1) After saving application email received to login later on says " Family Route " no me...

Many thanks Korekt and Seagul

Thank you CR001and Seagul.

About declaring source of cash saving like I mentioned my earnings/commissions are paid into same account will that be enough or will I have to include anything additional??

Tenancy agreement is in Joint names.

Thank you

Hi, My partners spouse visa was granted on 06/02/18 (Issue date), she entered UK on 08/03/2018 (DATE OF ENTRY). This is valid till 13/11/2020, I am planning to apply for extension by 26 September to avoid Immigration surcharge increase. Will this be fine or result in gap during ILR? I am self employ...

Country applying from: VFS India Mumbai Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority Online Application Completed: 5 November 2017 Date biometrics taken: 14 November 2017 Date documents forward to UKVI Sheffield: 15 November 2017 Date documentation was received by ...

Country applying from: VFS India Mumbai Type of visa applied for: Spouse Settlement Priority/Non-Priority: Non-Priority Online Application Completed: 5 November 2017 Date biometrics taken: 14 November 2017 Date documents forward to UKVI Sheffield: 15 November 2017 Date documentation was received by ...

Good Morning, Finally I have got all paper work arranged and about to apply online. Below is the list of docs i will be submitting. Seniors/moderators please advice if anything is missing. COVER LETTER ( most probably will just make an Index of contents) Printed signed copies of online Application f...

@seagull

certificates will need to be submitted as was planning to submit Naric along with originals for english test exemption.

Also for IELTS is it A1 or A2??

Thank you all of you for your replies, will discuss this accommodation issue with landlord and go with the appropriate one. Unfortunately, now i am facing another problem. I am not sure if I should start another thread for this one as its not related to accommodation, also not sure if this has been ...

@casa
Yes he has registered the property as HMO and they did come last year for checks (fire extinguishers, smoke alarms etc).
thank you

@CR001
thank you

Thank you Seagul for your reply. Regarding my existing shared house its 4 bedroom house with 2 WC/bathrooms and 5 occupants. Is a letter clarifying this from landlord enough or do i need Property inspection report. If Property inspection report is needed who should i approach for report local counci...

Hi All, I am on Indefinite leave in UK for over a year. I got married 2 months back and now in process of sponsoring my wife to UK. I have a query regarding Accommodation Requirement. Currently I am living in a shared house but once my spouse is here I plan to move in a separate flat. I was under im...

Hi Everyone, To all those looking to get this on to news below are the links for some of them. Although, i am not sure whether they will take this up or not but there is no harm in trying. If number of people reporting their experiences/story is big then better chances. It also depends on they way i...

@Casa
my bad its UKVI now not UKBA

It takes anywhere from 4-6 weeks.
I got first automated ukba email exactly 4 weeks after I posted my application and then 2 days letter I received my acknowledgement letter along with Biometric letter.
As mentioned August had more bank holidays so i guess it will be longer than usual.

@moon84 I came on student in 2006,1st extension in 2008, 2nd extension in 2009 was on hold for almost 18 months and then refused went for appeal and won appeal. HO gave 3 months visa to get new CAS and reapply. Then applied for PSW which was rejected because of Award date so continued with student. ...