Sorry, should have mentioned my wife is applying for her ILR through the 5 year route using form SET(M).

Final document check Thank you to everyone who has contributed in this thread. I just wanted to do a final document check before we go to the Visa centre tomorrrow. I would like particular attention to the dates of documents that show proof of cohabitation over last 2.5 years - are they spaced out ...

Hi tier11417,

Thanks for confirming about the passport photos no longer being required.

With regards to the guidance, are you saying it has not been updated for the new service?

SoS

Hi allyf, Thanks for the update. I did not notice the disclaimer but it just adds to the confusion! I would like to know if the same document can be submitted in multiple categories. I have council tax bills that I plan to use for proof of address as well as evidence of council tax costs. CR001, you...

Thanks allyf, would be great to know.

Glad it's not only me that thinks it is different to paper form!

SoS

CR001, Thanks for the clarification and you have got me worried now. We definitely meet the financial requirement and have stated as such on the relevant sections of the form. I have just gone through all our answers on the application and the monthly costs evidence seems to have been triggered by t...

CR001, Appreciate what you are saying and understand that it is a generic form. The document checklist produced at the end of my wife's application clearly states: "Evidence of monthly housing costs for the accommodation in the UK where you live or will live" What would you recommend submitting to m...

Thanks CR001, but we are doing going through the new online service. The guidance notes you linked to state passport photographs required for both applicant and spouse.

I can't find anywhere to confirm if this is also required when doing the new online form.

SoS

No worries allyf. Yeah I'm confused by that too but just going with what's on my checklist. It doesn't say anything about passport photo so I'm going to assume that is no longer needed since biometrics are done at the center anyways. I just wish there was more guidance from the government on this ne...

Moderators,

Could one of you please confirm regarding passport photo requirement for new process? I don't think there is but just want to be 100% sure.

SoS

The last item on my wife's document checklist states: "Evidence of monthly housing costs for the accommodation in the UK where you live or will live" I plan to provide latest utility bills (energy, water, broadband) as well as history of mortgage payments. I'm going to use Council Tax bill (jointly ...

Hi Casa,

Could you please confirm that we can provide bank statements (and corresponding payslips) that cover just the last 6 months?

Regards,
SoS

Hi,

Quick question - do we need to provide passport photos if using the new online service instead of old postal application?

We will be going to the VISA service point this week.

Thanks,
SoS

Hi Jmed,

Have you received a response as yet with regard to your visa?

Would be interested as we are in a similar position with regards to documents.

Thanks Casa.

Just want to clarify why you say that one as the checklist states:

Payslips covering any period of salaried employment (current and previous) in the period of 12 months
prior to the date of application

Hi, We are going to be submitting my wife's SET(M) application soon and had a question regarding how far back should my bank statements be. I have been working for the same company for the last 5 years so able to show up to the last 12 months worth of payslips. Therefore, do I: 1) Provide bank state...

Hi Badhodor,

What number did you use to call UKVI?

Hi All, I need some urgent help on documentation as my wife has her appointment in a few days. We have contracts of employment from our respective companies, however my copy does not have a signature as it was an internal move within departments. At the time, I was sent an electronic copy of the new...

That info is very helpful, thank you very much. The passport scanning has put my mind at ease. I scanned every page of my wife's passport today using standard office scanner and for some reason it failed to send. I guess it does need a special one. Re-assuring to know that they will check quality of...

Hi Livlivuk, Thanks for the info - it does make sense but I wanted to clarify a couple of things: 1. You say you scanned/uploaded all your documents but then they scanned your passport at the centre? 2. Whilst you were there did they go through all the documents you had uploaded and confirm they wer...

Thanks

Hi All, Looking for some advice and been directed here. We submitted my wife's SET(M) application online yesterday and have booked an appointment in Birmingham (core centre) for the free service. There is an option to pay £35 for an additional 'Document Checking' service if we want Sopra to ".....ch...

Hi All, We submitted my wife's our online application yesterday and have booked an appointment in Birmingham for the free service. There is an option to pay £35 for an additional 'Document Checking' service if we want ".....if you want our team to check that you have correctly uploaded the documents...

Can anyone help with this?

One other quick question - is it mandatory to put anything for the question "Do you have any other reasons for wanting to stay in the UK?" My wife has already stated earlier in the form that we cannot live outside of the UK: Due to family and economical ties we have to the UK. My partner and I are i...