ILR Set (M)
Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2021 7:22 pm
Dear Members
Best wishes for 2021.
I have a similar query but more specific on the biometric appointment date and would be grateful if Cullinan/Simba or some other experts can offer some advise.
I originally entered the UK on a Tier 4 general visa in Feb 2014 and got married to a British citizen in Jun 2016 whilst my student visa was still valid.
11-Jul-2016: I was granted leave to remain in the UK under FLR(M)
25-Jan-2019: My leave to remain was extended under FLR(M). It expires on 20-Aug-2021
I've already passed my Life in the UK test in Nov-2020 and meet the salary requirement £18,600.
I understand from reading other posts on ILR that I'll be eligible to apply for ILR under under 5-year route on 14-Jun-2021 (5 years minus 28 days). I intend to use the super priority service for my SET(M) application (assuming this service will remain open).
My question is does the biometric appointment have to on or after 12-Jul-2021 or can it be any date from 14-Jun-2021 onwards?
The reason for this urgency is because by current passport expires on 15-Jul-2022. So ideally I want to get a decision on ILR in time so that when I complete 12 months on it and apply for British citizenship, I shouldn't have to renew my existing passport.
Thank you
Best wishes for 2021.
I have a similar query but more specific on the biometric appointment date and would be grateful if Cullinan/Simba or some other experts can offer some advise.
I originally entered the UK on a Tier 4 general visa in Feb 2014 and got married to a British citizen in Jun 2016 whilst my student visa was still valid.
11-Jul-2016: I was granted leave to remain in the UK under FLR(M)
25-Jan-2019: My leave to remain was extended under FLR(M). It expires on 20-Aug-2021
I've already passed my Life in the UK test in Nov-2020 and meet the salary requirement £18,600.
I understand from reading other posts on ILR that I'll be eligible to apply for ILR under under 5-year route on 14-Jun-2021 (5 years minus 28 days). I intend to use the super priority service for my SET(M) application (assuming this service will remain open).
My question is does the biometric appointment have to on or after 12-Jul-2021 or can it be any date from 14-Jun-2021 onwards?
The reason for this urgency is because by current passport expires on 15-Jul-2022. So ideally I want to get a decision on ILR in time so that when I complete 12 months on it and apply for British citizenship, I shouldn't have to renew my existing passport.
Thank you