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ILR based on Long Residence?
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:00 am
by Geoff2
Good morning moderators. Hope someone can help me.
We were first granted leave to remain in September 2013 on 10 year family route. We renew every 30 months. We have 4 kids all are British citizens. Our current visas expire in December 2024.
1. Can we apply for ILR anytime before December 2024?
2. Or we MUST apply before September 2023 ?
I would appreciate your response. Geoff
Re: Am I eligible for ILR based on Long Residence?
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:04 am
by AmazonianX
Geoff2 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:00 am
Good morning moderators. Hope someone can help me.
We were first granted leave to remain in September 2013 on 10 year family route. We renew every 30 months. We have 4 kids all are British citizens. Our current visas expire in December 2024.
1. Can we apply for ILR anytime before December 2024?
2. Or we MUST apply before September 2023 ?
I would appreciate your response. Geoff
Apply any time when you are completing 10yrs in UK but before the expiration of the current leave.
Re: Am I eligible for ILR based on Long Residence?
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:36 am
by Geoff2
AmazonianX wrote: ↑Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:04 am
Geoff2 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:00 am
Good morning moderators. Hope someone can help me.
We were first granted leave to remain in September 2013 on 10 year family route. We renew every 30 months. We have 4 kids all are British citizens. Our current visas expire in December 2024.
1. Can we apply for ILR anytime before December 2024?
2. Or we MUST apply before September 2023 ?
I would appreciate your response. Geoff
Apply any time when you are completing 10yrs in UK but before the expiration of the current leave.
Due to financial issues we want to apply for ILR in January 2024. Hope it won't be a problem
Re: Am I eligible for ILR based on Long Residence?
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:49 am
by AmazonianX
Geoff2 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:36 am
AmazonianX wrote: ↑Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:04 am
Geoff2 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 13, 2023 11:00 am
Good morning moderators. Hope someone can help me.
We were first granted leave to remain in September 2013 on 10 year family route. We renew every 30 months. We have 4 kids all are British citizens. Our current visas expire in December 2024.
1. Can we apply for ILR anytime before December 2024?
2. Or we MUST apply before September 2023 ?
I would appreciate your response. Geoff
Apply any time when you are completing 10yrs in UK but before the expiration of the current leave.
Due to financial issues we want to apply for ILR in January 2024. Hope it won't be a problem
It shouldn't be a problem.
Re: ILR based on Long Residence?
Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2023 2:52 pm
by lolo2
Regarding finances, be aware that the fees weren't increased in the last fiscal year but these could be raised at any time from now, so everyone will need to plan accordingly for any application in the future.
LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:17 pm
by Geoff2
Please do I need to pass the life in the UK test and English language test before applying for ILR.
Or can be done after receiving ILR
Re: LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:29 pm
by alterhase58
Citizens of Jamaica (per your flag) are exempt from the English test for settlement and citizenship:
https://www.gov.uk/english-language/exemptions
The LITUK test has to be done before receiving ILR (and will be valid for citizenship as well).
Re: LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:18 am
by Geoff2
Also since my wife and I are due to apply for ILR do we have to complete 2 separate applications?
1 for me and another for her. Thanks
Re: LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 1:28 pm
by zimba
Geoff2 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:18 am
Also since my wife and I are due to apply for ILR do we have to complete 2 separate applications?
1 for me and another for her. Thanks
Under long residence, you must apply on your own and qualify on your own. So two separate applications
Re: LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2023 3:23 pm
by AmazonianX
You do need to apply individually
Re: LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:38 pm
by Geoff2
Completing 10 years on the family life/parent route. Please what form to use for Indefinite leave to remain. Thanks
Re: LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:06 pm
by Geoff2
Can anyone please help. Thanks
Re: LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2023 12:23 am
by zimba
Geoff2 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 7:38 pm
Completing 10 years on the family life/parent route. Please what form to use for Indefinite leave to remain. Thanks
The route you are on is not important. There is only one form for the long residence which is SET(LR)
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/set-lr
Re: LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2023 5:30 am
by Geoff2
Thank you all for your advice,We have taken and passed the Life In The UK test. But I am not sure if my wife needs to take the English Language test.I am Jamaican and my wife is Nigerian,we are applying for ILR set(LR) after completing 10 years on the family/private life route.
We have 4 children all are British and were born in the UK.
Does my wife need to take the English language test.
Re: LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Wed Aug 30, 2023 6:31 am
by AmazonianX
Geoff2 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 30, 2023 5:30 am
Thank you all for your advice,We have taken and passed the Life In The UK test. But I am not sure if my wife needs to take the English Language test.I am Jamaican and my wife is Nigerian,we are applying for ILR set(LR) after completing 10 years on the family/private life route.
We have 4 children all are British and were born in the UK.
Does my wife need to take the English language test.
Yes she does, Nigeria nationals are not exempt from English test.
Re: LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2023 3:30 pm
by Geoff2
Also I went through a red light,received a fine and paid and took the awareness course.
Do I need to declare this and will it affect my ILR application.
Re: LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2023 4:02 pm
by zimba
Geoff2 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2023 3:30 pm
Also I went through a red light,received a fine and paid and took the awareness course.
Do I need to declare this and will it affect my ILR application.
No
Re: LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:27 am
by Geoff2
can someone please help.i am filling out set(lr). in 2008 we applied for leave to remain which was refused because we were not eligible then.
eventually granted ltr in 2013 on family route.
question is do i declare that i have been refused visa before.
as over the last 10 yrs all our renewals i have always selected never been refused visa before.
Re: LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2023 4:09 am
by zimba
Yes, declare it.
Re: LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 2:51 am
by Geoff2
Thanks zimba.
I hope declaring it will not have a negative result on my application for ILR.
Re: LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:14 am
by zimba
Geoff2 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 2:51 am
Thanks zimba.
I hope declaring it will not have a negative result on my application for ILR.
It has no relevance to ILR
Re: LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2023 4:25 am
by Geoff2
Hi all,I have uploaded my documents on all the sections required on Ukvcas website.But there is this warning/alert which reads "applicants with this symbol have mandatory documents left to upload.
I have uploaded documents in all sections so I am confused.Please help.Thanks
Re: LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:50 am
by AmazonianX
Geoff2 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2023 4:25 am
Hi all,I have uploaded my documents on all the sections required on Ukvcas website.But there is this warning/alert which reads "applicants with this symbol have mandatory documents left to upload.
I have uploaded documents in all sections so I am confused.Please help.Thanks
We dont have sight of your form or application or what you have uploaded. So check to see what mandatory document you have left to upload.
Or could it be the naming of the files? Make your checks.
Re: LIFE IN UK TEST/ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2023 12:40 pm
by yunas
Geoff2 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2023 4:25 am
Hi all,I have uploaded my documents on all the sections required on Ukvcas website.But there is this warning/alert which reads "applicants with this symbol have mandatory documents left to upload.
I have uploaded documents in all sections so I am confused.Please help.Thanks
Did you figured out the issue, I am having the same problem. Thanks