Urgent ILR queries SET(O), plss adivise gurus...

[coolsats]

Hi Gurus,

Am applying for my ILR in the next two weeks. Please advice on the following query below:

Section 6 - 6.1 -> When did you first enter the UK?
Am answering this as 20th August 2009, as that was the first time i came to the UK. Gurus, please confirm this is correct.

Left UK Came back No.of days out of the UK
20th Nov 2009 ---- 21st June 2010 ---> 213 Days
26th Aug 2011 ---- 21st September 2011 ----> 26 Days
13th October 2011 ---- 17th October 2011 ---> 4 Days
10th July 2012 ---- 25th July 2012 ----> 15 Days
26th Jan 2013 ---- 25th March 2013 ---> 58 Days
04th May 2013 ---- 18th May 2013 ----> 14 Days
20th Sept 2014 ----> 26th October 2014 ----> 36 Days

Please advise on the following queries based on my timelines above.

1. In Section 6 - Immigration history and question 6.2 - Give the dates you left and returned to the uk with reason.
Do I need to mention my out of the uk duration of 213 days, as am eligible to apply for ILR even if i do not count the period of absense from 20th Nov 2009 ---- 21st June 2010.

2. Section 7 - Question 7.11 - Please provide details of any period of absense of more than six months during that time?
Do i need to mention my absense from 20th Nov 2009 ---- 21st June 2010 of 213 days, as my continuous 5 years stay falls outside of the 213 days.

3. I left UK from 20th Nov 2009 ---- 21st June 2010 as was not getting a proper job and had some family issues as well. Now if they ask me what is the reason of such a long absense, am not sure what to say and what evidence to give to justify this long absense. Can you please advise if they can reject my visa for this long absense and how should i tackle this question.

Regards...

[Chase53]

Can you tell us when your Tier 1 initial visa was granted?

[coolsats]

Hi Chase53,

Initial Visa was Valid from 1st August 2009.

[Chase53]

Ok cool. Please find my answers below.

Hi Gurus,

Am applying for my ILR in the next two weeks. Please advice on the following query below:

Section 6 - 6.1 -> When did you first enter the UK?
Am answering this as 20th August 2009, as that was the first time i came to the UK. Gurus, please confirm this is correct.
Yes, that's correct the date of your first
entry.

Left UK Came back No.of days out of the UK
20th Nov 2009 ---- 21st June 2010 ---> 213 Days
26th Aug 2011 ---- 21st September 2011 ----> 26 Days
13th October 2011 ---- 17th October 2011 ---> 4 Days
10th July 2012 ---- 25th July 2012 ----> 15 Days
26th Jan 2013 ---- 25th March 2013 ---> 58 Days
04th May 2013 ---- 18th May 2013 ----> 14 Days
20th Sept 2014 ----> 26th October 2014 ----> 36 Days

Please advise on the following queries based on my timelines above.

1. In Section 6 - Immigration history and question 6.2 - Give the dates you left and returned to the uk with reason.
Do I need to mention my out of the uk duration of 213 days, as am eligible to apply for ILR even if i do not count the period of absense from 20th Nov 2009 ---- 21st June 2010.
You have to declare your absences from the beginning of entry but it doesn't effect your ILR application as it is no more than 180 whole days absence are allowed in any of the five, four, three or two consecutive 12 month periods, depending on the category, preceding the date of the
application for indefinite leave to remain (ILR).

2. Section 7 - Question 7.11 - Please provide details of any period of absense of more than six months during that time?
Do i need to mention my absense from 20th Nov 2009 ---- 21st June 2010 of 213 days, as my continuous 5 years stay falls outside of the 213 days.
Your stay in UK would count from the day you have arrived in uk(from 20th aug 2009 in your case) And yes you do need to mention about your 213 days absence. This is to verify your personal history (crime convictions& war crimes), it wont effect your ILR applications as it falls outside the qualifying period

3. I left UK from 20th Nov 2009 ---- 21st June 2010 as was not getting a proper job and had some family issues as well. Now if they ask me what is the reason of such a long absense, am not sure what to say and what evidence to give to justify this long absense. Can you please advise if they can reject my visa for this long absense and how should i tackle this question.
You dont have to provide any evidence for this absence again for the same reason it falls outside the qualifying period. You can tell them that you had to take care of your family back home or something similar

Regards...

Also please refer this document to get more information on absences
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... .0_EXT.pdf

[coolsats]

Hi Chase,

Thanks for your reply, however I called up home office and this is what they have recommended, as mentioned below.

1. In Section 6 - Immigration history and question 6.2 - Give the dates you left and returned to the uk with reason.
Do I need to mention my out of the UK duration of 213 days, as am eligible to apply for ILR even if i do not count the period of absence from 20th Nov 2009 ---- 21st June 2010.

Home Office Says**details for continues period should be used in Section 6. So, can I ignore 20th Nov 2009 ---- 21st June 2010 ---> 213 Days, then the continuous period starts from 21st June 2010. Is my understanding correct!!!

2. Section 7 - Question 7.11 - Please provide details of any period of absence of more than six months during that time?

Home Office says**I need to fill this section if I have more than 6 months absence after 21st June 2010.

Not sure what to put now. Guys can you please confirm on the above details please....!!!

[sanjaywakhare]

Hi Chase,

Thanks for your reply, however I called up home office and this is what they have recommended, as mentioned below.

1. In Section 6 - Immigration history and question 6.2 - Give the dates you left and returned to the uk with reason.
Do I need to mention my out of the UK duration of 213 days, as am eligible to apply for ILR even if i do not count the period of absence from 20th Nov 2009 ---- 21st June 2010.

Home Office Says**details for continues period should be used in Section 6. So, can I ignore 20th Nov 2009 ---- 21st June 2010 ---> 213 Days, then the continuous period starts from 21st June 2010. Is my understanding correct!!!

2. Section 7 - Question 7.11 - Please provide details of any period of absence of more than six months during that time?

Home Office says**I need to fill this section if I have more than 6 months absence after 21st June 2010.

Not sure what to put now. Guys can you please confirm on the above details please....!!!

Hi,

As mentioned by Chase you need to enter your FIRST entry date as asked.
Also you need to mention all absences weather they count towards qualifying period or not. Provide all info.

The CO will calculate 5 year period counting backwards from the date of your application. Two weeks from now, say, you apply for ILR on 10th August 2015. So your calculation of qualifying period would be as below

Year Absense
1 10-Aug-15 11-Aug-14 36
2 10-Aug-14 11-Aug-13 0
3 10-Aug-13 11-Aug-12 58+14 = 72
4 10-Aug-12 11-Aug-11 26+4+15 = 45
5 10-Aug-11 11-Aug-10 0 days

Based on this you do qualify. But if you do not mention your initial dates it may fall back on you. CO may assume that you are hiding the facts which you do not want. So in my opinion state all the dates and absences in the form.

[Chase53]

Guys can you please confirm on the above details please....!!!

I have already answered your questions in detail. Please read them again and also look at the document link I posted, it has all the information about calculating continuous period in UK.

And like @sanjaywakhare said, your continuous 5 year will be counted backwards from the date you apply for ILR

[coolsats]

Hi Gurus,

Am applying for my ILR next week. But got some queries below on the SET(O) form, would be great if you guys can answer.

1. Section 5 - Your home and finances.
5.3 Are you working in the UK, if yes, then what is your pay each month after income tax and other deductions.
********Am an IT contractor and take Salary - 800 and Dividend - 2000, so should i put in £2800, please confirm gurus.


Section 10 - Biometrics residence permit
10.12 Have you had your fingerprints taken as part of a previous UK immigration application made in the uk or abroad.
******* I had my second extension last year June 2015 at croydon PEO and they did scan my thumb and index finger for biometric purpose. So, should I say "YES" to this query and put mention details on about croydon PEO, pls advise gurus.


3. I have an account with barclays and have downloaded the statements online and they look as good as original. Can I use these statements for the ILR purpose. I went to different branches of barclays but all refused to stamp saying that they have orders not to stamp any statement. Will it create any issues if i go ahead with the online statements. Pls advise.

Thanks for all your help in advance...

[geriatrix]

Please keep your queries regarding your ILR application and SET(O) form in a single topic.

[mjm9691]

3. Go to Barclays branch and get a printout taken out in branch. Each page should bear the Bank's logo and tell them to stamp each page. Don't use your taken out statements as they are of no value without bank stamps and logo. As you have a week left tell them in the branch to send your required statements to your home address, you might get them in the mail before your appointment, this option is the safest as the statements will be on Barclays letterhead, otherwise do as above.

[coolsats]

Gurus,

Got my documents ready for ILR. Am showing my bank statements from August 2014 till July 2014 covering 12 months period.
So, can i book my ILR appointment on the 24th or after of August. I may need to travel to Paris next week for some office work.

Regards...

[coolsats]

Gurus,

Can somebody please advise...

[coolsats]

Gurus,

Can somebody please advise...

Regards...

[geriatrix]

Why are you so confused or uncertain about it?

[coolsats]

Dear Mod,

Am a bit confused because I remember reading somewhere that bank statements older than 21 days will not accepted. I think that one was for Tier 1 extension, so thought it may apply to ILR as well. I did searched the forum but did not find any answer.

So Moderator Sush, can I take it that I should be good with the date. Pls confirm.

Regards..

[mjm9691]

The day you submit your application, your latest bank statement should not be older than 30 days. So keep this in mind.

[coolsats]

Thanks mjm,

So, am good with the date then.....great...

Also, can you also advice on the below query please...

Section 10 - Biometrics residence permit
10.12 Have you had your fingerprints taken as part of a previous UK immigration application made in the uk or abroad.
******* I had my second extension last year June 2014 at croydon PEO and they did scan my thumb and index finger for biometric purpose. So, should I say "YES" to this query and put mention details on about croydon PEO, pls advise gurus.

Regards...

[geriatrix]

The day you submit your application, your latest bank statement should not be older than 30 days. So keep this in mind.

Which bank statement is this? And where is this requirement noted?

[coolsats]

Dear Mod Push,

Looks like the information provided by mjm 9691 may not be correct, can you please advice if I can use...

1. Book PEO appointment on the 24th or after of August.

2. Section 10 - Biometrics residence permit
10.12 Have you had your fingerprints taken as part of a previous UK immigration application made in the uk or abroad.
******* I had my second extension last year June 2014 at croydon PEO and they did scan my thumb and index finger for biometric purpose. So, should I say "YES" to this query and put mention details on about croydon PEO, pls advise gurus.

Please advise...

[mjm9691]

SET (0) guidance no. 11 (Documents) page 7 of ver 04/15

Personal bank or building society statement: This must be the most recent statement dated no earlier than one calendar month before the date of the application. The statement must clearly show your: name; account number; the date of the statement; the financial institution’s name and logo; and transactions by the sponsor covering the period no earlier than one calendar month before the date of the application. We can also accept as evidence: A bank or building society statement printed on the bank’s or building society’s letterhead, but this excludes mini-statements from automatic teller machines (ATMs); An electronic bank or building society statement from an online account, but it must contain all of the details listed above. You must also provide either: a supporting letter from their bank or building society, on company headed paper, confirming the statement provided is authentic, or an electronic bank or building society statement bearing the official stamp of the bank or building society
AND
Yes to Croyden fingerprints

[geriatrix]

mjm9691,
If you read the guidance "carefully", you'll note that the extract you have quoted applies only to Tier 2 migrants (along with how recent the "one" payslip must be)!!