ILR Application

[zimba]

My bad, that was the issue. Dependent spouse sorted now.
I can see an option to add an applicant to my wife's Set(O) dependent application, but you have mentioned that I need to use Set(F), any reason? My Son is born outside of the UK and has dependent visa.

You said you want to apply and pay for each applicant separately. SET(O) is only used for adults with the option of adding child dependants. A child cannot apply on their own using form SET(O), hence form SET(F) must be used

[amar2k05]

Yes that's correct. I am fine with 2 payments as well.
Thanks you very much for patiently answering questions. I got all the information now.
I sincerely apologise for dragging this conversation and wasting your time just because I missed to select skilled worker dependent in the Set(O) form.

[zimba]

Then add the child to the same application as your spouse

[amar2k05]

Sure.
I will be going with priority service for all of us. Any difference in timelines between applying using 1 application for all and applying separately using 2 applications(Mine + Wife/Son).
I am aware that first my application will be approved and then my wife's & son's will be picked. All together I should get decision in 5 days if all docs are fine and no queries by UKVI?

[zimba]

It depends on the service chosen. Priority or standard.

[amar2k05]

I will be going with priority service for all applications.

[amar2k05]

Hi Zimba,
My wife has filled SET(O) dependent application.
As per you suggestion she has selected option "b" for below question.

Proof of your degree
What will you use to prove your degree taught in English?
a. Degree certificate
b. Official transcript or letter

My wife has studied graduation in India in English medium and has obtained "Visas and Nationality Statement" from ECCTIS, how ever the list of documents to be uploaded are below

1. The official transcript or letter for Mrs xxxxx to prove the level of English language required.
2. Ecctis letter that confirms the qualification meets or exceeds the recognised standard of a Bachelor's or masters degree or PhD in the UK AND confirm the level of English to which the degree was taught or researched.

I understand the second document above is "Visas and Nationality Statement", can you please let me know what evidence I need upload for first document above?

Regards,
Amarnath.

[zimba]

The document list is just for your information. You need to follow the rules and official guide.

You need 3 pieces of evidence: The degree, AQUAL and ELPS.

If she has the degree certificate, then there is no need to send transcripts:

Non-majority English-speaking countries
If the applicant has a degree that was taught or researched in a non-majority English-speaking country they must provide:

•their degree certificate
•an Academic Qualification Level Statement (AQUAL) from Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) confirming the qualification is equivalent to a UK qualification
•an English language Proficiency Statement (ELPS) from Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC), which will confirm that the degree was taught in English

Evidence of degree
The applicant must provide evidence of their degree by providing an original degree certificate. If the applicant is awaiting graduation, or no longer has the certificate and cannot get a new one, they must provide an original:

•academic reference from the academic institution on official letter headed paper - the reference must show:

-the applicant’s name
-the title of award
-that the qualification was taught in English
-when the academic qualification has been, or will be awarded
-the date the certificate will be issued (if the applicant has not yet graduated) confirms the institution is unable to re-issue the original certificate of award

•academic transcript on official letter headed paper - the transcript must show:

-the applicant’s name
-the name of the academic institution
-the course title
-that the qualification was taught in English
-confirmation of the award

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... accessible

[amar2k05]

Thanks Zimba. I have one more question regarding the ILR application. Below is the same.

Should we include "layover" countries as well for below question? I have travelled to India with Dubai as layover.

Which countries did you visit or travel through India when absent from the UK and Crown Dependencies?

[zimba]

Thanks Zimba. I have one more question regarding the ILR application. Below is the same.

Should we include "layover" countries as well for below question? I have travelled to India with Dubai as layover.

Which countries did you visit or travel through India when absent from the UK and Crown Dependencies?

UKVI has no interest in your travel details

[amar2k05]

Hi Zimba,
I came across below question and have selected the first option as it's more relevant. I don't have any work related absences from UK but I have personnel trips to India. My employer doesn't provide letter with list of paid annual leaves, can you kindly suggest?

Evidence of your absence from the UK and Crown Dependencies

What evidence will you provide to support the reasons for all absences from the UK and Crown Dependencies?

Options:
1. Letter(s) from employer(s) detailing reasons for work-related absences including periods of paid annual leave from the UK and Crown Dependencies

2. Letter from applicant detailing any exceptionally harsh consequences to them caused by the change in the way absences from the UK are counted

3. Official documents: (e.g. medical, birth or death certificates)

4. Letter from travel companies to evidence disruption to travel

5. Other

Thanks,
Amarnath.

[zimba]

READ --> All you need to know about the sponsor letter for Skilled Worker route

[amar2k05]

Thanks Zimba. I have query regarding the consent form.

I am applying for myself, my wife & son together using one Set(O) application and in the list of documents I can see below

Declaration signed by Mr <my_name> to confirm consent for the Home Office to request verification checks

Is this the right consent form to use? - https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... onsent.pdf

I have read - viewtopic.php?f=44&t=358476&start=0#p2203374
My understanding is that we need 2 copies of consent forms. Is below understanding correct?

First copy of consent form - I need to sign in Part 1, My wife needs to sign in Part 2 and leave Part 3
Second copy of consent form - My wife need to sign in Part 1, I need to sign in Part 2 and leave Part 3

Are 2 copies needed even if we are applying using Single application with multiple applicants?

Thanks.

[zimba]

Yes 2 copies of the form must be signed.

[amar2k05]

Thanks Zimba.
I have utility bills (Council Tax and Water bills) in both my name and my wife's name. So I should select 'Yes' for the question below?

Is the account with a bank or utility company for which you have supplied information and supporting documentation held jointly by you and other people?

And We don't have any person providing financial support. I hope below question is to myself and not my wife and I should select "No"? If the question is to my wife then it should be "Yes" as she is financially dependent on me.

Does the account with the bank or utility company for which you have supplied information and supporting documentation relate to another person who is to provide you financial support?

[zimba]

correct

[amar2k05]

Thanks Zimba.
Regarding cohabitation proof for my wife. My wife is co-owner of our house. Is the house registration document on both of our names (Dated Aug/2022) accepted as one of the proof?

[zimba]

All you need to know about cohabitation evidence

[amar2k05]

Thanks Zimba.
Till today I was thinking that we can apply for ILR 28 days prior to the vignette start date and I was preparing for this. But reading other posts I realized that we can submit 28 days prior to BRP Issue date.
I am thinking to use BRP issue date to calculate my eligibility and submit the application accordingly.
My question is that should I attach my initial BRP card to prove the start date(Initial BRP issue date) I am using it to calculate eligibility or UKVI already has all that information?

[zimba]

UKVI does not need you to send them a document they issued to you in the first place