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SET(M) or FLR(M) - which application form to use?

Post by Lon2013 » Fri Dec 27, 2013 3:34 pm

Hi there,

I am not sure which one off - SET(M) or FLR(M) application form to use for my UK visa extension.

Here are my details:
* I entered UK on a Spouse Visa (dependent) on 31/10/2011 and this is due to expire on 31/01/2014.
* When I applied for the spouse Visa, my husband was on ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) / Permanent Resident visa.
* Last year (2012), he applied for citizenship and was granted the same. He is now a British citizen.

Given the above, when I apply for UK visa extension:
(a) Can I apply for ILR (Indefinite leave to remain)? If yes, which application form should I use? I assume it is SET(M), please confirm.
(b) If I cannot apply for ILR, then what application form should I use and what category should I apply in?

Any information you provide will be very helpful.

I have looked at the following links and it is not giving me a straight answer:
(1) http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... ment/setm1
(2) http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas ... ing-in-uk/

Thanks in advance.

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Post by CR001 » Fri Dec 27, 2013 3:46 pm

ILR on form Set(M)
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Post by Lon2013 » Fri Dec 27, 2013 4:03 pm

Thanks for the quick response. I have been reading about all the requirements for SET(M) for ILR and I gather I will have to take the Life in UK test. :)

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Post by CR001 » Fri Dec 27, 2013 4:19 pm

yes and english test to level b1
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Post by Lon2013 » Fri Dec 27, 2013 6:20 pm

Thanks, I had missed the "english test to level b1". For that, from the SET(M) guidance document, I read:
>>
[quote]From 28 October 2013, in order to qualify for
indefinite leave to remain, all applicants aged
18-64 must meet the two parts of the Knowledge
of language and life in the UK requirement by:
* passing the life in the UK test,
And one of the following language qualifications:
* having a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 level or above of the Common European Framework or Reference for Languages (CEFR), or
* [b]having a degree that was taught or researched
in English,[/b] [/quote]
<<

I have an degree in engineering form India and the medium of instruction was in English. Do I have to prove that or just the degree certificate would suffice? If I have to prove that it was taught in English, what are my options?

Kindly advice.

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Post by Amber » Fri Dec 27, 2013 7:24 pm

Is the degree awarded 10 points for English and at least 20 for qualification on the PBS calculator?
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Post by Lon2013 » Fri Dec 27, 2013 7:51 pm

Yes it does. It awarded 30 points for the Qualification and 10 for English language. Will I need to take a print out of this and attach it with my SET(M) application as supporting evidence for English language qualification? Please let me know.

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Post by Amber » Fri Dec 27, 2013 10:26 pm

Yes.
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