Settlement applications made outside the UK

djb123 · Post by **djb123** » Fri May 21, 2010 3:02 pm

You can't switch from a visit visa to a settlement visa within the UK.

1) Indefinite Leave to Enter is granted outside of the UK and Indefinite Leave to Remain is granted within the UK

2) Yes though see answer to 3)

3) 2 years, but if all you do is make short visits ever couple of years to 'renew' your ILE/ILR you may at some point have problems re-entering the UK.

4) Normal settlement visa application form, though probably best to point out somewhere (additional information?) that you are applying for ILE on the basis of your long term relationship.

maxiy · Post by **maxiy** » Fri May 21, 2010 3:08 pm

mrlookforward · Post by **mrlookforward** » Fri May 21, 2010 4:18 pm

[quote="maxiy"]Dear djb123,

Thank you Indeed for your prompt reply and information.

1. From your experience do you think the ILE is approved and granted normally with no problems if I got 4 years rule + KOL test.
Yes

2. Can I get the test for KOL outside the UK or its not possible.
Not possible outside UK

3. Otherwise I should apply for normal settlement visa for 27 month
as the Success rate is much higher then ILE applications
You do have the option to go spouse visa route, but I would suggest not to go this route. If you enter UK on spouse visa, then you might not be able to apply for ILR after 24 months, because rules might change. In a nutshell, if you are going to succeed in spouse visa, then you will also succeed in ILE, provided you supply proof of living in marriage outside UK for 4 years and KoL

4. Do you have any link about all the ILE/ILR terms and conditions.
The link is not available because UKBA updating the website. But see my answer to 3.

maxiy · Post by **maxiy** » Fri May 21, 2010 4:24 pm

mrlookforward · Post by **mrlookforward** » Fri May 21, 2010 4:27 pm

maxiy wrote:Dear mrlookforward,

Thank you for your detailed reply.

I think from your Advice that It will be far better to invest in KOL test in order to avoid the future changes in the laws.

I have found this link below :

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/ecg/ecbasi ... y#12426421

Which mention that the ILE have no expire date expect your passport expire date.

Thank you again

I will keep you posted about the whole process.

According to rules ILE=ILR. The expiry date is there because the computer systems in british posts cant print a visa without an expiry date. If you change your passport in future and apply to transfer ILE sticker to your new passport, you will automatically receive ILR sticker with no expiry date.
Good Luck with everything.

maxiy · Post by **maxiy** » Fri May 21, 2010 4:33 pm

maxiy · Post by **maxiy** » Fri May 21, 2010 8:02 pm

djb123 · Post by **djb123** » Fri May 21, 2010 8:22 pm

maxiy wrote:Another Issue :

As I know that I will need to have the "ESOL test"

Can I take this Exam out of the UK in Egypt or no.

As in Egypt the British Council Issue a Similar coureses which is :

There are 5 different levels so everyone can find an examination to match their ability:
â€¢ Preliminary Key English Test (KET)
â€¢ Intermediate Preliminary English Test (PET)
â€¢ Pre-Advanced First Certificate in English (FCE)
â€¢ Advanced Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
â€¢ Post-advanced Certificate in Proficiency of English (CPE)

But Don't know which one I should take.

Otherwise I will take it in the UK.

I don't believe any of the courses offered in Egypt will meet this requirement..

"The course must have included citizenship materials derived from the document 'Citizenship Materials for ESOL Learners' (ISBN: 1-84478-5424)."

Assuming your English is good enough (which it seems to be..) all you need to do is revise the book "Life in the UK: A Journey to Citizenship" and take in the UK a 24 question multiple choice test.

maxiy · Post by **maxiy** » Fri May 21, 2010 9:04 pm

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