SET(M) from Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent)?
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 5:51 pm
Hi there,
I am married to a British citizen, but when I moved (back) to the UK in 2015, his income was not high enough for me to be eligible for the spousal visa. So instead I applied for and received the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent [Exceptional Promise]) visa, for 3 years.
Since it expires in December, I am now getting ready to apply for the extension to the visa, for another 2 years – to tide me over until I can apply for ILR in 2020 under the 5 years guidance.
But it occurred to me to check if I can instead apply for ILR under SET(M)? Since with the Spousal visa, you only need 2 years of marriage and residence.
I assume not, but since it would save me a lot of money, double checking here...
Thank you to anyone who knows!
I am married to a British citizen, but when I moved (back) to the UK in 2015, his income was not high enough for me to be eligible for the spousal visa. So instead I applied for and received the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent [Exceptional Promise]) visa, for 3 years.
Since it expires in December, I am now getting ready to apply for the extension to the visa, for another 2 years – to tide me over until I can apply for ILR in 2020 under the 5 years guidance.
But it occurred to me to check if I can instead apply for ILR under SET(M)? Since with the Spousal visa, you only need 2 years of marriage and residence.
I assume not, but since it would save me a lot of money, double checking here...
Thank you to anyone who knows!