This is a known problem with a digital status system.

Update : Applications for settlement under simplified routes made after 1 December 2020 Applications for settlement under the following routes are subject to separate simplified Immigration Rules on English language and Knowledge of Life in the UK, which can be found at Appendix English Language an...

I agree that the Guidance is unclear. But I think you’ll be okay.

If ECOs or caseworkers ignore

5. ECB9.5 What if applicant is not intending to travel straight away to the UK

then ask them to correct the endorsement error.

Correcting an incorrect endorsement: ECB19

If an applicant finds, before they’ve arrived in the UK, that their visa has been issued with an incorrect endorsement they must contact their visa application centre immediately to correct it.

Speed?

I think they failed to note how programmers simplify their programs by using subroutines or functions.

Examples of problems:
Muddle between validity and eligibility. IMHO, validity should be category independent.
PBS dependants and Long residence lead ILR holder.
Removed some routes.

Yes.

Unfortunately, these changes have not (yet) reached the original PBS dependants rules in Part 8.

This may be another example of how “simplifying” the PBS dependant rules by proliferating them into the lead category’s Appendices may lead to more complexities and inconsistencies.

I’m curious as to why the online SET(M) form allows applicants to submit it, without a life in the UK test reference number?

Possibly, the only requirement for the location of an EUSS Family permit application is that:

You must be outside the UK to apply.

I’m surprised that they had excluded references to the EUSS family permit, when they had previously included EEA family permits in their Guidances.

E-ILRP.1.3. is the problem.

They have to write very small letters.

It may be clearer, if you visualize an implicit exclusive “ or ”, associated with the explicit “ either ” If your partner or children are already in the UK (extend or switch their visa) Your partner or child can apply to switch their visa either : at the same time as you apply to extend or switch yo...

I believe the relevant ILR requirements for Tier 1 holders (are) were also different to Tier 2 (General)/ Skilled worker holders.

If your partner or children are already in the UK (extend or switch their visa) Your partner or child can apply to switch their visa either : at the same time as you apply to extend or switch your own visa at any time before their current visa expires This includes children who have turned 18 durin...

Thanks for that link! After you are granted ILR under Long residence, you could educate your solicitor for the benefit of his other clients.

I think you are right. I don’t think that curtailments amounts to a break of 276A. For the purposes of paragraphs 276B to 276D. (a) “continuous residence” means residence in the United Kingdom for an unbroken period, and for these purposes a period shall not be considered to have been broken where a...

A child applicant who spend 7 years continuously in uk and gained permission to live on private life can now apply for ILR after 5 years. Agrees with Zimba and CR001 . PL 14.1. An applicant who has, or last had, permission to stay on the private life route as a child , or young adult who met the ha...

If you have BRP, DLR valid till 2025. I currently hold Portuguese residents permit for work(Professional Subordinate/worker Temporary Leave till 2024) & UK BRP & Bangladesh passport issued in London and your passport hasn’t expired, then I think yes. Unless your Portuguese residents permit for work(...

Unfortunately, no.

SW 24.2.

The sponsor must confirm that they still require the applicant to work for them for the foreseeable future, and that the applicant is paid, and will be paid for the foreseeable future, at least the salary in SW 24.3.

fails. Quickly find another sponsor and update.

Agree.

For ILR under Appendix Private Life, the form is SET(PL): https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/set-pl-and-other You can only use this form if you are over 18 and are applying in the UK. You can apply to settle in the UK after 5 years if you were first granted permission on the private l...

PL 14.1. An applicant who has, or last had, permission to stay on the private life route as a child , or young adult who met the half-life test under PL 4.1, must have lived in the UK for a continuous qualifying period of 5 years with permission as set out in PL 14.3 or 14.4. Apply to settle in the...