ILR clarification

[olioli]

Hello,

I hope someone could help.

I'm a British Citizen and my husband is a Nepalese Citizen. He arrived in the UK on a spouse visa on 10/06/2013. He currently has FLR. His Biometric residence permit expires on 15/08/2018.

1.) When is the earliest date he can apply for ILR? Is it once he's completed his 5 years? If so can he apply 28 days before (14/05/18) and any time up til his BRP expires?

2.) What are the rules regarding time spent outside of the UK? e.g. is it so many days per year and the year started from the date of arrival. No more than 180 per year from 10/06/2013 - 9/10/14 and so on?

3.) Could you confirm if I've missed any documents that are required:

Set(M) application form
Husband's passport & BRP card
Husband's passport photo's x 2 with name written on the back
My passport photo x 1 name on the back
Marriage certificate
Life in the UK pass certificate
English language test (He passed the English Language test a couple of years ago and submitted it for his FLR application, can he use the same one or does he have to take it again?)
6 months bank statements in husband's name
6 months bank statements in my name
6 months saving account statements joint
6 months wage slips - husband's
6 months wage slips - mine
Employment letter - husband's
Employment letter - mine
Tenancy agreement from landlord
Letter from my mum and dad confirming the dates we stayed with them before moving out
Proof of address dating back over the last 5 years (one letter dated each year in each of our names)

Thank you in advance. I'm so paranoid about the application. I know he will be able to provide more evidence than required but just want to make sure we have everything and apply on the correct date.

Laura

[Casa]

Hello,

I hope someone could help.

I'm a British Citizen and my husband is a Nepalese Citizen. He arrived in the UK on a spouse visa on 10/06/2013. He currently has FLR. His Biometric residence permit expires on 15/08/2018.

1.) When is the earliest date he can apply for ILR? Is it once he's completed his 5 years? If so can he apply 28 days before (14/05/18) and any time up til his BRP expires? This one.

2.) What are the rules regarding time spent outside of the UK? e.g. is it so many days per year and the year started from the date of arrival. No more than 180 per year from 10/06/2013 - 9/10/14 and so on? There is no 180 days limit on absence under a Spouse visa.

3.) Could you confirm if I've missed any documents that are required:

Set(M) application form
Husband's passport & BRP card
Husband's passport photo's x 2 with name written on the back
My passport photo x 1 name on the back
Marriage certificate
Life in the UK pass certificate
English language test (He passed the English Language test a couple of years ago and submitted it for his FLR application, can he use the same one or does he have to take it again?) Is his English qualification B1 level
6 months bank statements in husband's name
6 months bank statements in my name
6 months saving account statements joint
6 months wage slips - husband's
6 months wage slips - mine
Employment letter - husband's
Employment letter - mine
Tenancy agreement from landlord
Letter from my mum and dad confirming the dates we stayed with them before moving out
Proof of address dating back over the last 5 years (one letter dated each year in each of our names)

Thank you in advance. I'm so paranoid about the application. I know he will be able to provide more evidence than required but just want to make sure we have everything and apply on the correct date.

Laura

You are required to submit 6 pieces of evidence in joint names at the same address, covering the last 2.5 year period. If you don't have 6 in joint names you should submit 12 in single names (6 each). These should be spread as evenly as possible over the 2.5 year period. A general guide would be 1 joint (or 2 if single) every 4-5 months.

Any correspondence with the name/names, date and address should be acceptable.

[olioli]

Thank you so much for your quick reply.

Yes he passed the Trinity College London spoken English test B1.1 level with distinction in January 2016. Would this be ok to use again then?

Another quick question: When applying should the documents (letter from employer, most recent wage slips and bank statements) be dated so many days before the application date?

We plan on applying using the premium service so if we apply on 20th June, for example, would the latest bank statement and letters have to be dated within a month of then, so from 21st May onwards?

Thank you again, you've been very helpful.

[Casa]

Thank you so much for your quick reply.

Yes he passed the Trinity College London spoken English test B1.1 level with distinction in January 2016. Would this be ok to use again then? Yes.

Another quick question: When applying should the documents (letter from employer, most recent wage slips and bank statements) be dated so many days before the application date? No older than 28 days.

We plan on applying using the premium service so if we apply on 20th June, for example, would the latest bank statement and letters have to be dated within a month of then, so from 21st May onwards? Correct

Thank you again, you've been very helpful.

[olioli]

Again, thank you very much.

With regards to the proof of address, is it ok to provide a mixture of letters in joint names and in single names? for example 4 each in single names and 4 in joint names? 12 in total.

And would you suggest if my husband is applying in June 2018 we find letters that date back to January 2016?

[Casa]

Again, thank you very much.

With regards to the proof of address, is it ok to provide a mixture of letters in joint names and in single names? for example 4 each in single names and 4 in joint names? 12 in total. Should be fine. You could also explain any gaps in correspondence/bills during the time living with family.

And would you suggest if my husband is applying in June 2018 we find letters that date back to January 2016? Covering the full qualifying period up to the date of application.

[olioli]

Ok thank you so much!

I keep thinking of more questions, sorry.

In the letters from our employers what does it actually need to say? I assume the date we started with them, what type of employment (full time, part time, permanent, temporary), salary?

And in the letter from my parents what should that say? The date my husband came to the UK and moved in and the date we both moved out?

Just trying to cover everything.

thank you very much

[Casa]

Ok thank you so much!

I keep thinking of more questions, sorry.

In the letters from our employers what does it actually need to say? I assume the date we started with them, what type of employment (full time, part time, permanent, temporary), salary?

And in the letter from my parents what should that say? The date my husband came to the UK and moved in and the date we both moved out?

Just trying to cover everything.

thank you very much

That's OK, if members had no questions there wouldn't be a forum.

Together with the work contract, the employers letter (on company letterhead) should state the terms of employment with the level of pay and that the employment is ongoing..

Yes to your parent's letter...dates that you were living with them and that the bills were in their names.