New Suitability Rules under the Immigration Rules – effective 11 November 2025

[mohammad12]

HI
need some information regarding New Suitability Rules as i completed 10 years under private family route and planning to apply ILR this month and perviously entered illegal 15 years ago.

would like to know if ILR effected under new New Suitability Rules.Thanks

[zimba]

Very similar to the old (now replaced) Immigration rules part 9, so a refusal is discretionary if there was an illegal entry.
However, I would not bother much if a breach happened 15 years ago

[Tenuki]

Very similar to the old (now replaced) Immigration rules part 9, so a refusal is discretionary if there was an illegal entry.
However, I would not bother much if a breach happened 15 years ago

Wpuld it be similar for a single parent and child who overstayed fir 7 years and applied before 11th November on pr8vate life. They are very scared now.

[zimba]

Fear of unknown because they do not understand what the rule changes entail.

The old immigration rules part 9 excluded family and private life routes but the new Suitability Rules includes them. However under the new rules people who overstayed in the past but later granted visa in the knowledge of those previous breaches are specifically excluded:

SUI 11.4. An applicant will be treated as having breached immigration laws if, aged 18 or over, they:

(a) overstayed their permission, unless an exception in SUI 11.5. or SUI 11.6. applied to that period of overstaying; or
(b) breached a condition attached to their permission, unless entry clearance or further permission has subsequently been granted in the knowledge of the breach; or
(a) were (or still are) an illegal entrant; or
(b) used deception in relation to a previous application (whether or not successfully).

[mohammad12]

HI
will someone able to help me to write a statment in professional way for ILR Aplication as completed 10 years on partner route just need to cover few points in statement like illegal entry 15 years ago ,3 points on licence(sp50),and establish private life.etc .

Thanks in advance

[zimba]

HI
will someone able to help me to write a statment in professional way for ILR Aplication as completed 10 years on partner route just need to cover few points in statement like illegal entry 15 years ago ,3 points on licence(sp50),and establish private life.etc .

Thanks in advance

You do not need such statement. It will have no effect. ILR is granted based on the rules, you do not need to tell UKVI about your immigration history which they are fully aware of

[mohammad12]

HI
will someone able to help me to write a statment in professional way for ILR Aplication as completed 10 years on partner route just need to cover few points in statement like illegal entry 15 years ago ,3 points on licence(sp50),and establish private life.etc .

Thanks in advance

You do not need such statement. It will have no effect. ILR is granted based on the rules, you do not need to tell UKVI about your immigration history which they are fully aware of

Thanks zimba
which ILR form i need to fill please (family private route 10 years FLR(FP)

[zimba]

There is no such route as private family life. Family route, private life route and the long residence route are three SEPARATE routes to ILR. For 10-year family route, you need to apply using adult settlement form.

Adult settlement: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... t-relative

[mohammad12]

There is no such route as private family life. Family route, private life route and the long residence route are three SEPARATE routes to ILR. For 10-year family route, you need to apply using adult settlement form.

Adult settlement: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... t-relative

Hi zimba
Filled above form didn't submit yet but no question in the form about English test (B1)and life in uk.in that case shall I upload these 2 documents in next section right?
Thanks again

[zimba]

Documents are uploaded after you submit your application

[mohammad12]

HI ZIMBA
need your help again please
just filled and submit above as completed 10 years as partner but at the end it shows noy payment required im just bit confused as per information ILR fee will be £3029.after submit application page direct me to book appoointment page.and can i use ‘super priority service?
please advise

thanks

[zimba]

Not sure why you do not see the payment page. You should pay standard application fees. I suggest contacting UKVI

Super priority is not available for your route: https://www.gov.uk/faster-decision-visa ... ide-the-uk

[mohammad12]

Hi zimba
Contacted ukvi regarding payment page not showing but they said no payment error from ukvi side despite filled correct form(10 years on partner route flr(fp))
Could you please advise shall I try to fill new application form OR shall I continue with current application and right cover letter to tackle payment problem .thanks
Will case worker contact for payment if any due before deciding?

Thanks for your time

[zimba]

They should contact you if there is no payment made.

[mohammad12]

They should contact you if there is no payment made.

HI
Last question before uploding dociments.
2 out of 3 consent form is related to third party if have joint account but dont have any joint account with my partner
my question is still she need to sign consent form even no joint account we holding?

thanks

[zimba]

No. You do not need to sign part 2 if you do not share any evidence

[mohammad12]

No. You do not need to sign part 2 if you do not share any evidence

thanks

[mohammad12]

HI ZIMBA
SORRY could you advise which form do i need to fill please as i used same form as you mentioned earlier.
Your application has been rejected for the following reason
In order to make a valid application, your application must be made on the application form which is specified for the immigration category under which you are applying. The application form you have used, Set(P), can only be used for applications for indefinite leave to remain from:
• a person who was granted 5 years’ refugee leave
• a person who was granted 5 years’ leave on humanitarian protection grounds
• a dependant granted refugee status and/or leave in line with the main applicant on the initial decision
• a dependant granted leave on humanitarian protection grounds in line with the main applicant on the initial decision
• a person granted leave in line with a person who was granted 5 years’ refugee leave or 5 years’ humanitarian protection under Paragraphs 352A to 352F of the Immigration Rules (Refugee Family Reunion).

You do not fall within any of these categories, and so your application has been rejected as invalid. You were granted leave to remain in the UK on Family/Private Life 10yr – LTR(E) route.

[CR001]

There is no such route as private family life. Family route, private life route and the long residence route are three SEPARATE routes to ILR. For 10-year family route, you need to apply using adult settlement form.

Adult settlement: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... t-relative

Not sure why you applied using form SET P when that is very clearly not what you were advised by zimba who included the link for you to apply.

You must have selected it correctly on whatever options were given. Note we cannot see what the online forms ask.

have permission to stay as a partner or parent (or a combination of the two) on the family route and are eligible to settle in the UK after a qualifying period of 10 years.

From the link zimba provided, it states your route.

[mohammad12]

HI
sorry used same link but look like mistake made anyway let me check again carefully and fill correct form.

do i need to use form (setLR) ?

sorry for keep asking.

thanks

[mohammad12]

FORM i filled earlier there is question (used same link as zimba provided earlier)

if you had immigration permission as the partner of miss.. before they were a british citizen or settled,what permission did they have
and i choose right answer (refugee status)

but after selecting that answer no question about english test and life in uk also shows no payment required at the end of form.but if i choose diffrent answer then above question shows and also ILR fee.

could you please advise if you can .thanks