SET M documents

[SMAK]

Hi everyone

I might be a bit ridiculous to be doing this but in October next year, I will be able to make an application for ILR via the 5year FLRM using the SET M form. I don't handle surprises very well and feel that we cannot afford a lawyer so I wondered what I need to do.

Financial requirements - is it best to only show my sponsor partner's (British citizen) employment details? He is currently in a permanent position above threshold. I am a student, we have one toddler and I teach at a University on a zero-hours part-time contract which is kinda the norm. So to make matters uncomplicated, I feel we could go with just his details. Is this correct? I will show no savings or anything else.

Husband's employment - he is looking to better his position and we may decide to do that. IF we do this, what do we need to consider? Primarily that his employment becomes permanent by February or March 2019? Or should we just leave it all for now and get the ILR thing?

Life in the UK test - is there a time period that might be considered too early to take it or can I simply find a not so busy period in the next year and fit it in? I haven't read the official guide. Do I need to get every single question right like a driving test?

Biometric information - Give details when your fingerprints were taken... I do not remember this! I know where but haven't got a clue when! I've searched my emails. Any other way to find out that I'm missing?!

Children's documents - I see that birth certificate and proof of caring responsibility (i.e. living at the same address) etc should be submitted regardless of whether the child is an applicant on the form or not. Our child will not be as already a British citizen. Is my reading here correct?

Evidence of cohabitation: Will print-outs with the address and date of correspondence be sufficient? I.e. Two bank statements since moving, two council tax bills, 1 letter each from the GP for partner, me and child (which ticks previous question), and a tenancy agreement? Do we need 6 for each address or simply 6 in total?

Phew. Thank you!

[CMOSUK]

Hi everyone

I might be a bit ridiculous to be doing this but in October next year, I will be able to make an application for ILR via the 5year FLRM using the SET M form. I don't handle surprises very well and feel that we cannot afford a lawyer so I wondered what I need to do.

not at all, having plenty of time to prepare for this application and understanding your situation is the best approach, there may be things you realise now that you can take action towards now than later on closer to the time of applying. These things should never be left too late.

Financial requirements - is it best to only show my sponsor partner's (British citizen) employment details? He is currently in a permanent position above threshold. I am a student, we have one toddler and I teach at a University on a zero-hours part-time contract which is kinda the norm. So to make matters uncomplicated, I feel we could go with just his details. Is this correct? I will show no savings or anything else.

you could also do those as well if your husband is already meeting the financial requirements, I don't see it as an issue, only if he were not meeting the financial requirements alone then both of you would need to combine your income to meet the threshold.

Husband's employment - he is looking to better his position and we may decide to do that. IF we do this, what do we need to consider? Primarily that his employment becomes permanent by February or March 2019? Or should we just leave it all for now and get the ILR thing?

so as long he is meeting the financial requirements, and his job is permanent/ongoing 6 months prior to an application for ILR and stays so during the application process, it should be fine.

Life in the UK test - is there a time period that might be considered too early to take it or can I simply find a not so busy period in the next year and fit it in? I haven't read the official guide. Do I need to get every single question right like a driving test?

not at all, the life in the UK is, well basically for life, you do it now, it won't expire ever.
Just like a driving test, there is pass mark, when my wife did the LITUK it was in 2011, so I don't know what it is like today, but certainly you didn't have to get every question right but just needed 80% to pass.

Remember as well as that, you would also need to have passed the B1 english test or have a degree taught in English, if the degree isn't from a UK university , it must be:

an original letter or certificate from UK NARIC confirming the equivalent level of your degree, plus an official letter from your university with your name and degree confirming that your degree was taught in English

an original and official certificate from your university confirming the degree was taught or researched in a majority English-speaking country (except Canada)

Biometric information - Give details when your fingerprints were taken... I do not remember this! I know where but haven't got a clue when! I've searched my emails. Any other way to find out that I'm missing?!

UKVI will have this information, if you can remember you last application, how you did it, did you do postal application? Did you pay for the biometrics by card? If so, try and look up your bank statement maybe you can trace it? If not maybe best to leave it blank and add an explanation in a covering letter that you simply don't remember

Although do include where it was taken.


Children's documents - I see that birth certificate and proof of caring responsibility (i.e. living at the same address) etc should be submitted regardless of whether the child is an applicant on the form or not. Our child will not be as already a British citizen. Is my reading here correct?

yes, it should be included regardless if the child is a British citizen (which they will be due the father being a British citizen) to demonstrate that your are the main carers for your child and how you play an important role in your child's life and upbringing.

Evidence of cohabitation: Will print-outs with the address and date of correspondence be sufficient? I.e. Two bank statements since moving, two council tax bills, 1 letter each from the GP for partner, me and child (which ticks previous question), and a tenancy agreement? Do we need 6 for each address or simply 6 in total?

Proof of cohabitation ideally spread over the 2 years, either in joint names or in each name. One joint letter (or one letter in each name) over a 4 month period from 3 different sources spread over the 2 years is the minimum and mandatory requirement.

just remember they have to be original, bank statements should be printed inbranch and stamped by them to authenticate them, otherwise you could order them home.

Phew. Thank you!

I have tried to answer the best I can, hopefully it is correct and does help.

[SMAK]

Hi. Thank you so much for your reply. Your idea to trace it via bank statements was genius! I found the date and am tempted to record it here for myself. In the past month, we've had landlord issues, I've started full time work in a different city and we've moved to a different city so I thought I'd replied and actually - I failed to say thank you! So sorry. I will be back though, I'm sure. It's not really urgent but I also wondered if the 28-days before expiry rule should still apply for the SET(M) or I can begin the process earlier. I will have lived in the UK for 5 years on the 26th of September 2019.

[SMAK]

Hi. I've searched the forum and I can't find a way to QUOTE a previous post of mine on this topic. I apologise and hope this will not be counted as a multiple posting. That post was 4th Jun 2018 so I'm not sure it will show up for people. indefinite-leave-to-remain/under-a-year ... 56798.html

My current family visa (spouse of British citizen, by birth) expires in November. I will make the application myself (i.e. no lawyer as entirely out of budget). I am sure I will have more questions as the time passes and I don't know if I should keep the questions on this thread from now through to Nov?

1. Life in the UK test - how do I find out where the nearest test is? I don't drive, work on a 2-hour commute and am in North Wales. So I am a little wary of clicking through to book before finding out that the 5 nearest test centres are actually further away than expected and I cannot make it in 3 days' time.

2. LITUK test - can I buy a second-hand book as long as it is the 2013 edition (3rd ed)? Is that the latest?

3. I first arrived in the UK (this time around) in Aug 2011 on a Tier 4 student visa. I completed the degree and converted to a Tier 2 in 2013. On 26 Sep 2014 I converted to the family visa. I am on the 5-year route. Does this mean I can make the application now because the previous visas (despite not counting towards ILR eligibility) count towards the 5 year continuous residence?

If not, how long does the online application stay live - i.e. can I start getting my head round it now?

4. In Nov 2019, we will have 2 kids together, both British citizens by birth. Does that make the income requirement £24800 (2 kids) or is it still £18600? Currently, partner is on £24K and I am on about 15K pa and a PhD student. But would be easier to show just partner's docs as my employment is from 2 different places etc.

5. Is there a list of supporting documents in the assets information? Last time I looked I was able to download a pdf of the application but now that the application is online, I am not sure where to look for the list of docs.

Thank you! And apologies if some of this is rather self-explanatory information. We're expecting a new baby, I'm suddenly working 2 hours away full-time, need to learn to drive, and in the middle of PhD data collection frenzy. I'm starting to get a bit concerned about handling the LITUK test and everything else.

[CR001]

Hi. I've searched the forum and I can't find a way to QUOTE a previous post of mine on this topic. I apologise and hope this will not be counted as a multiple posting. That post was 4th Jun 2018 so I'm not sure it will show up for people. indefinite-leave-to-remain/under-a-year ... 56798.html

You could have simply continued posting in the previous topic. Topics have been merged.

My current family visa (spouse of British citizen, by birth) expires in November. I will make the application myself (i.e. no lawyer as entirely out of budget). I am sure I will have more questions as the time passes and I don't know if I should keep the questions on this thread from now through to Nov?

All questions on the same application should be kept in one thread.

1. Life in the UK test - how do I find out where the nearest test is? I don't drive, work on a 2-hour commute and am in North Wales. So I am a little wary of clicking through to book before finding out that the 5 nearest test centres are actually further away than expected and I cannot make it in 3 days' time.

https://www.booklifeintheuktest.org/find and from another website, not sure how up to date it is, the below.

Life in the UK Test Centres in Wales
Ecom Learning Solutions Ltd
Unit 4, Regents Court,
Nettleford Road,
Cardiff
8:30am- 5pm

Coleg Glan Hafren
35 The Parade,
Cardiff
Mon-Thurs 8:30 - 9:00pm;
Fri 8:30 - 4:30pm

2. LITUK test - can I buy a second-hand book as long as it is the 2013 edition (3rd ed)? Is that the latest?

You can use any book you can find and most libraries have them too as long as it is the most recent book.

3. I first arrived in the UK (this time around) in Aug 2011 on a Tier 4 student visa. I completed the degree and converted to a Tier 2 in 2013. On 26 Sep 2014 I converted to the family visa. I am on the 5-year route. Does this mean I can make the application now because the previous visas (despite not counting towards ILR eligibility) count towards the 5 year continuous residence?

You can apply no sooner than within 28 days before 26th September 2019. Your previous visas are irrelevant. You need 60 months on spouse visa to qualify for ILR.

If not, how long does the online application stay live - i.e. can I start getting my head round it now?

12 weeks I believe.

4. In Nov 2019, we will have 2 kids together, both British citizens by birth. Does that make the income requirement £24800 (2 kids) or is it still £18600? Currently, partner is on £24K and I am on about 15K pa and a PhD student. But would be easier to show just partner's docs as my employment is from 2 different places etc.

British children are excluded from the financial requirement. You only need £18,600pa. You can use just your partners documents.

5. Is there a list of supporting documents in the assets information? Last time I looked I was able to download a pdf of the application but now that the application is online, I am not sure where to look for the list of docs.

You need to apply online and you will get a checklist. The archived paper documents in link below for info.

https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov ... -form-setm

[SMAK]

Hi. I've searched the forum and I can't find a way to QUOTE a previous post of mine on this topic. I apologise and hope this will not be counted as a multiple posting. That post was 4th Jun 2018 so I'm not sure it will show up for people. indefinite-leave-to-remain/under-a-year ... 56798.html

You could have simply continued posting in the previous topic. Topics have been merged.

My current family visa (spouse of British citizen, by birth) expires in November. I will make the application myself (i.e. no lawyer as entirely out of budget). I am sure I will have more questions as the time passes and I don't know if I should keep the questions on this thread from now through to Nov?

All questions on the same application should be kept in one thread.

1. Life in the UK test - how do I find out where the nearest test is? I don't drive, work on a 2-hour commute and am in North Wales. So I am a little wary of clicking through to book before finding out that the 5 nearest test centres are actually further away than expected and I cannot make it in 3 days' time.

https://www.booklifeintheuktest.org/find and from another website, not sure how up to date it is, the below.

Life in the UK Test Centres in Wales
Ecom Learning Solutions Ltd
Unit 4, Regents Court,
Nettleford Road,
Cardiff
8:30am- 5pm

Coleg Glan Hafren
35 The Parade,
Cardiff
Mon-Thurs 8:30 - 9:00pm;
Fri 8:30 - 4:30pm

2. LITUK test - can I buy a second-hand book as long as it is the 2013 edition (3rd ed)? Is that the latest?

You can use any book you can find and most libraries have them too as long as it is the most recent book.

3. I first arrived in the UK (this time around) in Aug 2011 on a Tier 4 student visa. I completed the degree and converted to a Tier 2 in 2013. On 26 Sep 2014 I converted to the family visa. I am on the 5-year route. Does this mean I can make the application now because the previous visas (despite not counting towards ILR eligibility) count towards the 5 year continuous residence?

You can apply no sooner than within 28 days before 26th September 2019. Your previous visas are irrelevant. You need 60 months on spouse visa to qualify for ILR.

If not, how long does the online application stay live - i.e. can I start getting my head round it now?

12 weeks I believe.

4. In Nov 2019, we will have 2 kids together, both British citizens by birth. Does that make the income requirement £24800 (2 kids) or is it still £18600? Currently, partner is on £24K and I am on about 15K pa and a PhD student. But would be easier to show just partner's docs as my employment is from 2 different places etc.

British children are excluded from the financial requirement. You only need £18,600pa. You can use just your partners documents.

5. Is there a list of supporting documents in the assets information? Last time I looked I was able to download a pdf of the application but now that the application is online, I am not sure where to look for the list of docs.

You need to apply online and you will get a checklist. The archived paper documents in link below for info.

https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov ... -form-setm

@CR001 Thank you so much for your detailed reply. I've now passed the test

These are my documents. Can anyone see if they seem all correct?

** Tenancy Agreement (this is a one year contract and rolling monthly thereafter so... the contract probably has an end date for July 2019. Should I ask agency for a covering letter?)

** Council tax costs - council tax bills?

**my Passport

** https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... ration.pdf

**COpy of husband's passport

**BRP card

**12 months’ bank statements for me

**6 months’ bank statements for husband

**payslips for 12 months for me

**payslips for 6 months for husband

** letter from employer for me

** letter from employer for husband

** 6 items of correspondence for both names - so joint or 6 each.

** English Language requirements - degree certs from UK Universities

THESE - HOW DO I SHOW THIS???

Documents supporting my other reasons to stay in the UK (change answer?)
Evidence of husband's settled status in the UK
Evidence of council tax costs for the accommodation in the UK where you live or will live

[adisays]

Hi SMAK, curious, why are you including 6 months and 12 months of bank statements? Maybe it's a bit different for me as I'm applying as a single person from a Tier 2 to ILR after 5 years, but on the online application it specifically asked for 1 month of payslip and 1 month of bank statement, and said "you should not submit more." I will take maybe 3-6 months worth with me to the appointment anyway, but curious if your application asked you for that many?

[Casa]

Hi SMAK, curious, why are you including 6 months and 12 months of bank statements? Maybe it's a bit different for me as I'm applying as a single person from a Tier 2 to ILR after 5 years, but on the online application it specifically asked for 1 month of payslip and 1 month of bank statement, and said "you should not submit more." I will take maybe 3-6 months worth with me to the appointment anyway, but curious if your application asked you for that many?

SMAK is applying under SET(M) following 5 years on the spouse route to settlement....not SET(O) under the Tier 2 PBS route.

[adisays]

Thanks, I figured it was due to our different applications but I didn't think it would be THAT different!

[CR001]

Thanks, I figured it was due to our different applications but I didn't think it would be THAT different!

Different visas have completely different rules and requirements that must be met.

[SMAK]

Hi SMAK, curious, why are you including 6 months and 12 months of bank statements? Maybe it's a bit different for me as I'm applying as a single person from a Tier 2 to ILR after 5 years, but on the online application it specifically asked for 1 month of payslip and 1 month of bank statement, and said "you should not submit more." I will take maybe 3-6 months worth with me to the appointment anyway, but curious if your application asked you for that many?

Hi adisays. Yes, that's what the SET M asks for and because I work part-time (childcare would be £100 a day which makes no sense whatsoever for us to do) I'm not earning above the threshold. Husband is but the savings are all in my accounts so I think I'd best do both sets, and mine has to be 12 months' worth... Happy days.

Re. your question on my LITUK thread - yes, it does need to be within 3 months'. You could get your bank to stamp a letter?

[SMAK]

Thanks, I figured it was due to our different applications but I didn't think it would be THAT different!

Different visas have completely different rules and requirements that must be met.

Thanks, CR001

[SMAK]

Hi SMAK, curious, why are you including 6 months and 12 months of bank statements? Maybe it's a bit different for me as I'm applying as a single person from a Tier 2 to ILR after 5 years, but on the online application it specifically asked for 1 month of payslip and 1 month of bank statement, and said "you should not submit more." I will take maybe 3-6 months worth with me to the appointment anyway, but curious if your application asked you for that many?

SMAK is applying under SET(M) following 5 years on the spouse route to settlement....not SET(O) under the Tier 2 PBS route.

Thank you - yes

[SMAK]

Hello. This is my documents list for a SET M application I need to do ideally in the next two weeks. Does this sound right?

** Tenancy Agreement (this is a one year contract and rolling monthly thereafter so... the contract probably has an end date for July 2019. Should I ask agency for a covering letter?)

** Council tax costs - council tax bills?

**my Passport

** https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... ration.pdf

**COpy of husband's passport

**BRP card

**12 months’ bank statements for me

**6 months’ bank statements for husband

**payslips for 12 months for me

**payslips for 6 months for husband

** letter from employer for me

** letter from employer for husband

** 6 items of correspondence for both names - so joint or 6 each.

** English Language requirements - degree certs from UK Universities

THESE - HOW DO I SHOW THIS???

Documents supporting my other reasons to stay in the UK (change answer?)
Evidence of husband's settled status in the UK
Evidence of council tax costs for the accommodation in the UK where you live or will live

[CR001]

Please keep ALL your questions on the same application in ONE topic, this one.

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[SMAK]

Please keep ALL your questions on the same application in ONE topic, this one.

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Thank you. Okay, so does this mean ALL my ILR questions whether it's documents, or application form or financial requirements etc?

[CR001]

Please keep ALL your questions on the same application in ONE topic, this one.

announcements/multiple-posts-will-be-lo ... t5722.html

Thank you. Okay, so does this mean ALL my ILR questions whether it's documents, or application form or financial requirements etc?

Yes!!

[SMAK]

1. Bit thrown by the 'Did you meet' - does this mean do I meet the criteria for this application or is it actually asking Did I apply previously for ILR and meet the English language requirements?

2. Is this okay as an answer on my form? Anything else I ought to add? Copied it from previous applications.

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[CULLINAN]

1. Bit thrown by the 'Did you meet' - does this mean do I meet the criteria for this application or is it actually asking Did I apply previously for ILR and meet the English language requirements?

2. Is this okay as an answer on my form? Anything else I ought to add? Copied it from previous applications. Screen Shot 2019-10-12 at 10.46.28.png

1) Its asking for any previous application. It would be NO and then it will ask you about how you meet the requirement now.
2) Its fine.