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SET(LR) or SET(M) ?

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SET(LR) or SET(M) ?

Post by LifeisBeautiful2021 » Wed Feb 24, 2021 1:11 pm

Hi

I will be eligible for ILR based on SET(M) in June 2023. However, I will also be eligible for ILR based on SET(LR) because in Dec 2022 I will have legally spent 10 years [5 years point based dependent + 5 years FLR(M)].


Question 1: After 10 years of lawful residence, am I eligible to apply for ILR through the SET(LR) route, even though I am currently on FLR(M) visa?

Luckily, till now we have manged to make our applications without help from solicitors, which bring the next question.


Question 2: Does SET(LR) route require less documents and is easier than SET(M) route?

Thank you for your help.

Cheers :)

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Re: SET(LR) or SET(M) ?

Post by CR001 » Wed Feb 24, 2021 1:24 pm

Q1. Yes, if you meet all the requirements.

Q2. Yes.
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Re: SET(LR) or SET(M) ?

Post by LifeisBeautiful2021 » Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:11 pm

CR001 wrote:
Wed Feb 24, 2021 1:24 pm
Q1. Yes, if you meet all the requirements.

Q2. Yes.
Thank you so much CR001 :)

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Re: SET(LR) or SET(M) ?

Post by sgabbas » Fri Feb 26, 2021 2:40 am

Hi,

My wife is in same position as 10 years are being completed about 8 months before 5-years.

My question is:
1. if my wife gets ILR based on SET (M), then she can apply for Naturalisation without the need to complete 1 year?

whereas

2. if my wife gets the ILR based on SET (LR), then she has to complete 1 year before she is eligible for Naturalisation?

I had to wait for 12 months after my ILR (LR) but I was spouse of a British citizen. i am not sure if the same rules applies.

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Re: SET(LR) or SET(M) ?

Post by sgabbas » Fri Feb 26, 2021 2:48 am

Hi,

I would like to rephrase my question.

My wife is in same position as 10 years are being completed about 8 months before 5-years.

My question is:

Would my wife be able to apply for Naturalisation as soon as she is granted ILR regardless of basis for ILR? SET (M) or SET (LR)?

I had to wait for 12 months after my ILR (LR) but I was spouse of a British citizen. I am not sure if the same rules applies.

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Re: SET(LR) or SET(M) ?

Post by CR001 » Fri Feb 26, 2021 6:00 am

It makes no difference for naturalisation which route to ilr she is makes/gets.

For naturalisation the requirment to skip the 12 months on ilr is ONLY that you are married to a British citizen.

There is a separate sub forum for British citizenship questions please.

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