FLR query

[s_raj11]

Hello,

I have applied for ILR under 10 yrs rule. My visa is expiring in Aug, so planning to send my wife documents at the earliest before her visa expires in Aug. As my son is born in this country am not sending his application. Please correct me if am wrong.

The question is does my wife need to write Life in UK test before she applies as she will be applying for a dependent of ILR.

Please your suggestions are much appreciated.

Regards
Thanks in advance

[geriatrix]

The question is does my wife need to write Life in UK test before she applies as she will be applying for a dependent of ILR.

No.

[s_raj11]

The question is does my wife need to write Life in UK test before she applies as she will be applying for a dependent of ILR.

No.

Thanks for the reply. But could you let me know under which category do i need to apply for her, i mean the form.

She is in this country from June 2008 as tier 1 dependent. As she will be applying as dependent of ILR, when is she eligible to apply for ILR.

Regards

[geriatrix]

Dependant of ILR (long residence) applicant

Consider applying nearer to the date of expiry. And keep an eye on the linked topic for possible changes.

[s_raj11]

Dependant of ILR (long residence) applicant

Consider applying nearer to the date of expiry. And keep an eye on the linked topic for possible changes.

Hello Sushdmehta,

Thanks a lot for all your responses earlier. Could you please clarify couple of things as i feel have left things to the last moment and cant understand anything.

First thing if my wife applies after 9th July 2012 does we need to meet the £18,600 requirement. Does it imply to us.

Second which form do we need to apply for her if applied before 9th July as my application is still pending and no decision was made on my applciation.

Also in both the scenarios what other documents we need to attach with the application.

Please your help is much appreciated.

Regards

[geriatrix]

Qualifying residence period for settlement and effect of changes being introduced from 09-Jul-12

For anyone who applied .. for the very first time .... for leave as a "dependant" (of HSMP/PBS/economic migrant) or "spouse/partner" (of settled person or British citizen) .... before 09-Jul-12, then:
1. the qualifying period is 2 years, and
2. if you (dependants of HSMP/PBS/economic migrants) need to switch to FLR(M) or if you (spouse of settled person or British citizen) need to extend using FLR(M) and then apply for settlement later, you will remain subject to the current immigration rules and not the new rules becoming effective on 09-Jul-12.

Not sure why (quite a few) people applying for settlement under long residence are unable to understand the statement above!

Answers to the rest of your queries are also given in the linked topic.

[s_raj11]

Qualifying residence period for settlement and effect of changes being introduced from 09-Jul-12

For anyone who applied .. for the very first time .... for leave as a "dependant" (of HSMP/PBS/economic migrant) or "spouse/partner" (of settled person or British citizen) .... before 09-Jul-12, then:
1. the qualifying period is 2 years, and
2. if you (dependants of HSMP/PBS/economic migrants) need to switch to FLR(M) or if you (spouse of settled person or British citizen) need to extend using FLR(M) and then apply for settlement later, you will remain subject to the current immigration rules and not the new rules becoming effective on 09-Jul-12.

Not sure why (quite a few) people applying for settlement under long residence are unable to understand the statement above!

Answers to the rest of your queries are also given in the linked topic.

Thanks a lot for the reply Sushdmehta

So that means even if she applies after 9th July she will be considered under current immigration rules but not the new rules.

Could you please tell me what are all the required documents that she need to provide with her application. What i know is a covering letter mentioning about my applcation and my reference number.

Along with that could you please let me know what other documents need to be posted.

Thanks in advance and thanks a lot for your time and effort.

Regards

[s_raj11]

Qualifying residence period for settlement and effect of changes being introduced from 09-Jul-12

For anyone who applied .. for the very first time .... for leave as a "dependant" (of HSMP/PBS/economic migrant) or "spouse/partner" (of settled person or British citizen) .... before 09-Jul-12, then:
1. the qualifying period is 2 years, and
2. if you (dependants of HSMP/PBS/economic migrants) need to switch to FLR(M) or if you (spouse of settled person or British citizen) need to extend using FLR(M) and then apply for settlement later, you will remain subject to the current immigration rules and not the new rules becoming effective on 09-Jul-12.

Not sure why (quite a few) people applying for settlement under long residence are unable to understand the statement above!

Answers to the rest of your queries are also given in the linked topic.

Hello Sushdmehta,

In your earlier response

if you (dependants of HSMP/PBS/economic migrants) need to switch to FLR(M) or if you (spouse of settled person or British citizen) need to extend using FLR(M) and then apply for settlement later, you will remain subject to the current immigration rules and not the new rules becoming effective on 09-Jul-12

in the above statement it says in brackets spouse of settled person or British citizen. But am not a settled person as my ILR is still pending with the HO and am not a British citizen.

Am i getting confused with the above statement. Please help.

Regards

[makepop1]

Qualifying residence period for settlement and effect of changes being introduced from 09-Jul-12

For anyone who applied .. for the very first time .... for leave as a "dependant" (of HSMP/PBS/economic migrant) or "spouse/partner" (of settled person or British citizen) .... before 09-Jul-12, then:
1. the qualifying period is 2 years, and
2. if you (dependants of HSMP/PBS/economic migrants) need to switch to FLR(M) or if you (spouse of settled person or British citizen) need to extend using FLR(M) and then apply for settlement later, you will remain subject to the current immigration rules and not the new rules becoming effective on 09-Jul-12.

Not sure why (quite a few) people applying for settlement under long residence are unable to understand the statement above!

Answers to the rest of your queries are also given in the linked topic.

Hello Sushdmehta,

In your earlier response

if you (dependants of HSMP/PBS/economic migrants) need to switch to FLR(M) or if you (spouse of settled person or British citizen) need to extend using FLR(M) and then apply for settlement later, you will remain subject to the current immigration rules and not the new rules becoming effective on 09-Jul-12

in the above statement it says in brackets spouse of settled person or British citizen. But am not a settled person as my ILR is still pending with the HO and am not a British citizen.

Am i getting confused with the above statement. Please help.

Regards

this info for your wife, so dont get confused

[z18runway]

Qualifying residence period for settlement and effect of changes being introduced from 09-Jul-12

For anyone who applied .. for the very first time .... for leave as a "dependant" (of HSMP/PBS/economic migrant) or "spouse/partner" (of settled person or British citizen) .... before 09-Jul-12, then:
1. the qualifying period is 2 years, and
2. if you (dependants of HSMP/PBS/economic migrants) need to switch to FLR(M) or if you (spouse of settled person or British citizen) need to extend using FLR(M) and then apply for settlement later, you will remain subject to the current immigration rules and not the new rules becoming effective on 09-Jul-12.

Not sure why (quite a few) people applying for settlement under long residence are unable to understand the statement above!

Answers to the rest of your queries are also given in the linked topic.

Hello Sushdmehta,

In your earlier response

if you (dependants of HSMP/PBS/economic migrants) need to switch to FLR(M) or if you (spouse of settled person or British citizen) need to extend using FLR(M) and then apply for settlement later, you will remain subject to the current immigration rules and not the new rules becoming effective on 09-Jul-12

in the above statement it says in brackets spouse of settled person or British citizen. But am not a settled person as my ILR is still pending with the HO and am not a British citizen.

Am i getting confused with the above statement. Please help.

Regards

this info for your wife, so dont get confused

i have a question, the reason is what do they mean by very first time dependent visa, coz in my case, iam going to apply ILR under long residency and applying after 9th july and i have a dependent wife, but my wife is here with me for past 7 years as PBS dependent and she is not holding her visa for very first time and we have extended many times on dependent visa , so this rule doesnt apply for me ?

[s_raj11]

Qualifying residence period for settlement and effect of changes being introduced from 09-Jul-12

For anyone who applied .. for the very first time .... for leave as a "dependant" (of HSMP/PBS/economic migrant) or "spouse/partner" (of settled person or British citizen) .... before 09-Jul-12, then:
1. the qualifying period is 2 years, and
2. if you (dependants of HSMP/PBS/economic migrants) need to switch to FLR(M) or if you (spouse of settled person or British citizen) need to extend using FLR(M) and then apply for settlement later, you will remain subject to the current immigration rules and not the new rules becoming effective on 09-Jul-12.

Not sure why (quite a few) people applying for settlement under long residence are unable to understand the statement above!

Answers to the rest of your queries are also given in the linked topic.

Hello Sushdmehta,

In your earlier response

if you (dependants of HSMP/PBS/economic migrants) need to switch to FLR(M) or if you (spouse of settled person or British citizen) need to extend using FLR(M) and then apply for settlement later, you will remain subject to the current immigration rules and not the new rules becoming effective on 09-Jul-12

in the above statement it says in brackets spouse of settled person or British citizen. But am not a settled person as my ILR is still pending with the HO and am not a British citizen.

Am i getting confused with the above statement. Please help.

Regards

this info for your wife, so dont get confused

Thanks to everyone for your help and suggestions. Finally decided to send my wife papers today. So no hassle of July 9th changes.

I have one final thing to confirm. As my wife is dependent for more than 2 yrs in this country which does she need to use. Is it FLR(M) or Set(M). Please could some one advice on this.

1) I am attaching her 3 months bank statements ( balance is not great, not sure if this matters). Am attaching my original statement from bank as am the main sponsor( Mar 20th to May 20th). Internet bank statements from May 20th to july 5th as the latest bank statement hasnt arrived.

2) 2 passport size photgraphs

3) Utility bill

4) Marriage certificate

5) Educational certificate ( as a proof for her English language)

6) Employment contract

7) Draft for £561.

and finally the most important thing her passports.

Please could someone advice if i have missed anything.

Thanks a lot

[s_raj11]

Not sure why (quite a few) people applying for settlement under long residence are unable to understand the statement above!

Answers to the rest of your queries are also given in the linked topic.

Hello Sushdmehta,

In your earlier response

if you (dependants of HSMP/PBS/economic migrants) need to switch to FLR(M) or if you (spouse of settled person or British citizen) need to extend using FLR(M) and then apply for settlement later, you will remain subject to the current immigration rules and not the new rules becoming effective on 09-Jul-12

in the above statement it says in brackets spouse of settled person or British citizen. But am not a settled person as my ILR is still pending with the HO and am not a British citizen.

Am i getting confused with the above statement. Please help.

Regards

this info for your wife, so dont get confused

Thanks to everyone for your help and suggestions. Finally decided to send my wife papers today. So no hassle of July 9th changes.

I have one final thing to confirm. As my wife is dependent for more than 2 yrs in this country which does she need to use. Is it FLR(M) or Set(M). Please could some one advice on this.

1) I am attaching her 3 months bank statements ( balance is not great, not sure if this matters). Am attaching my original statement from bank as am the main sponsor( Mar 20th to May 20th). Internet bank statements from May 20th to july 5th as the latest bank statement hasnt arrived.

2) 2 passport size photgraphs

3) Utility bill

4) Marriage certificate

5) Educational certificate ( as a proof for her English language)

6) Employment contract

7) Draft for £561.

and finally the most important thing her passports.

Please could someone advice if i have missed anything.

Thanks a lot

Please could some one advice on the above queries. I would be very grateful as am planning to send the application today.

Thanks in advance.

Regards