Queries about questions in SET (O)

[guri_78]

Hi guys,

I have a PEO next week and filling the SET (0) form.

Visa: T1G
First Stamp: 4th March 2008
Entry to UK: 11th May 2008 (Within 90 days)
Absence from UK 186 days in total duration and not more than 90 days in any 12 months. Absence are due to work and personal reason and salaries were all paid in UK for every month.

I am working with same company on permanent role since I came to UK.

I will complete 4 years 8 months and 27 days approx till appointment date. I am eligible to apply as I came within 90 days and after 13th Dec rules, I fine at absence front also.

Here are few questions from Set (O) form which I thought to discuss here.

1. Question 5.3 Page 11: If so, what is your pay each month
after income tax and other deductions? ---- Will it be the average of 12 months salary OR Should I mention the latest month salary OR any one month's salary.

2. Question 6.3 Page 13: What evidence has been provided to support the reasons for all absences from the UK? ----- As a T1G applicant, as I tick any box or leave it empty because absence are due to work and personal reasons and salaries were all paid in UK for every month.

3. Q7.11: Page 17, 7.11. How long have you lived in the UK? As said above, I will complete 4 years 8 months and 27 days approx till appointment. Will it be 4 years 9 months OR 4 years 8 months?

Also, Question below Please provide details of any periods of absence of more than 6 months during that time, I think I have to leave it empty as I do not have any continues 6 months absence?

4. Q B2: Page 11: B2. Please indicate your method of verifying your qualification: As I already provided my degree in ealier visas, I will tick second options Qualification recognised on points calculator and evidence submitted as part of previous Tier 1 (General) application, Is it right?

5. Should I leave D2 & D3 blank(ignore) them?

Quick ans would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

Cheers

[cs95tdg]

1) Either option will be fine, but I'd personally go with the average.
2) Leave it blank, as it is N/A to T1G Migrants.
3) 4 years 9 months.
4) Correct
5) If this is the question related absences that the UKBA have confirmed as obsolete, then leave it blank.

I noticed that a new version of continuous residence guidance (v7.0) has been published on Jan 23rd, so it would be worth checking to see if they have also published an amended SET(O) form as well.

[guri_78]

Thanks cs95tdg for quick reply. Can you please share the link to new guidance?

I think I forgot the mark the question between 3 & 4 of my original post. Can you pls ans it also. Here it is?

Also, Question below Question 7.11: Page 17. Please provide details of any periods of absence of more than 6 months during that time, I think it means continues 6 months absence in one go. I think I have to leave it empty as I do not have any continues 6 months absence?

One more thing re Q 1 below, I do in favour of taking the average also. should I mention in covering letter that I am taking the average of my last 12 months and using it for Q 5.3, just to avoid any discrepancy?

1) Either option will be fine, but I'd personally go with the average.
2) Leave it blank, as it is N/A to T1G Migrants.
3) 4 years 9 months.
4) Correct
5) If this is the question related absences that the UKBA have confirmed as obsolete, then leave it blank.

I noticed that a new version of continuous residence guidance (v7.0) has been published on Jan 23rd, so it would be worth checking to see if they have also published an amended SET(O) form as well.

[wpilr_nov12]

Thanks cs95tdg for quick reply. ...
One more thing re Q 1 below, I do in favour of taking the average also. should I mention in covering letter that I am taking the average of my last 12 months and using it for Q 5.3, just to avoid any discrepancy?
Just put a small note on the side "12 month average"
...

[cs95tdg]

Thanks cs95tdg for quick reply. Can you please share the link to new guidance?

I think I forgot the mark the question between 3 & 4 of my original post. Can you pls ans it also. Here it is?

Also, Question below Question 7.11: Page 17. Please provide details of any periods of absence of more than 6 months during that time, I think it means continues 6 months absence in one go. I think I have to leave it empty as I do not have any continues 6 months absence?

The link to the guidance is the same as before. It's given under the ILR FAQ on this forum. Do download the latest SET(O) form to see if this too has been updated.

Yes, leave 7.11 blank.

[guri_78]

Thanks mate

Thanks cs95tdg for quick reply. ...
One more thing re Q 1 below, I do in favour of taking the average also. should I mention in covering letter that I am taking the average of my last 12 months and using it for Q 5.3, just to avoid any discrepancy?
Just put a small note on the side "12 month average"
...

[guri_78]

Thanks mate

I can see it. I will read it and will share my thoughts with you guys....

Thanks cs95tdg for quick reply. Can you please share the link to new guidance?

I think I forgot the mark the question between 3 & 4 of my original post. Can you pls ans it also. Here it is?

Also, Question below Question 7.11: Page 17. Please provide details of any periods of absence of more than 6 months during that time, I think it means continues 6 months absence in one go. I think I have to leave it empty as I do not have any continues 6 months absence?

The link to the guidance is the same as before. It's given under the ILR FAQ on this forum. Do download the latest SET(O) form to see if this too has been updated.

Yes, leave 7.11 blank.

[guri_78]

I dont think there is any change made on 23th jan as it says

23 January 2013 --- Six month review by the modernised guidance team: No changes made

isn't it?

Thanks cs95tdg for quick reply. Can you please share the link to new guidance?

I think I forgot the mark the question between 3 & 4 of my original post. Can you pls ans it also. Here it is?

Also, Question below Question 7.11: Page 17. Please provide details of any periods of absence of more than 6 months during that time, I think it means continues 6 months absence in one go. I think I have to leave it empty as I do not have any continues 6 months absence?

The link to the guidance is the same as before. It's given under the ILR FAQ on this forum. Do download the latest SET(O) form to see if this too has been updated.

Yes, leave 7.11 blank.

[guri_78]

Guys, one more Urgent question,

I asked my employer to give me letter which gives info about my salaries, job etc , and also about my absences. I will keep them with me and only provide if requested.

Should my company target these letters to

"To Whom It May Concern"

OR specifically to

UK Border Agency
SET(O)
Indefinite Leave to Remain
PO Box 591
Durham
DH1 9FS

OR some other address like

UK Border Agency
SET(O)
Indefinite Leave to Remain
Solihull

My appointment is at Solihull. I found above address from SET(O) form.

Early response will be much appreciated as I need to tell it to my HR today?

Hi guys,

I have a PEO next week and filling the SET (0) form.

Visa: T1G
First Stamp: 4th March 2008
Entry to UK: 11th May 2008 (Within 90 days)
Absence from UK 186 days in total duration and not more than 90 days in any 12 months. Absence are due to work and personal reason and salaries were all paid in UK for every month.

I am working with same company on permanent role since I came to UK.

I will complete 4 years 8 months and 27 days approx till appointment date. I am eligible to apply as I came within 90 days and after 13th Dec rules, I fine at absence front also.

Here are few questions from Set (O) form which I thought to discuss here.

1. Question 5.3 Page 11: If so, what is your pay each month
after income tax and other deductions? ---- Will it be the average of 12 months salary OR Should I mention the latest month salary OR any one month's salary.

2. Question 6.3 Page 13: What evidence has been provided to support the reasons for all absences from the UK? ----- As a T1G applicant, as I tick any box or leave it empty because absence are due to work and personal reasons and salaries were all paid in UK for every month.

3. Q7.11: Page 17, 7.11. How long have you lived in the UK? As said above, I will complete 4 years 8 months and 27 days approx till appointment. Will it be 4 years 9 months OR 4 years 8 months?

Also, Question below Please provide details of any periods of absence of more than 6 months during that time, I think I have to leave it empty as I do not have any continues 6 months absence?

4. Q B2: Page 11: B2. Please indicate your method of verifying your qualification: As I already provided my degree in ealier visas, I will tick second options Qualification recognised on points calculator and evidence submitted as part of previous Tier 1 (General) application, Is it right?

5. Should I leave D2 & D3 blank(ignore) them?

Quick ans would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

Cheers

[cs95tdg]

In my case I simply asked for my letter(s) to be addressed to:

The Immigration Officer
UK Border Agency
SET(O)
Indefinite Leave to Remain

To Whom It May Concern

Regarding the guidance, if it says there are no changes then I guess that's the end of it. I haven't had a chance to look at it. I do however wonder why they bothered releasing a new version of the guidance, if there are no changes. You should probably read through the sections applicable to T1G applicants to make sure there's nothing new that would apply to you, just in case.

[guri_78]

Thanks...

Do you mean like as below?

4th February 2013

The Immigration Officer
UK Border Agency
SET(O)
Indefinite Leave to Remain

To Whom It May Concern


Reference: XXX


Dear Sir/Madam,
YYYYYY etc........



Also, Here reference is subject.....Is it right if they say "XXX's Salaries & Performace"

OR what would the most suitable subject for this letter as it is required for 11G in SET(O) and it will state my salaries, they need me for future etc ?

My absence letter will have subject like "XXXX Visit to India". Is it right here?

In my case I simply asked for my letter(s) to be addressed to:

The Immigration Officer
UK Border Agency
SET(O)
Indefinite Leave to Remain

To Whom It May Concern

[cs95tdg]

If you are applying as a T1G Migrant, then the section that applies to you would be 11L, not 11G.

You don't need your letter to confirm your salary, unless you are using it in place of payslips for your previous earnings evidence.

In my case the subject I gave for both letters was "RE: Applicant Name", as the purpose of the letter was to explain details about me & my employment in the company. I kept it simple.

The way you have addressed the letter above looks fine.

[guri_78]

Thanks man.......... It is indeed. I dont know how I wrote 11G here, even I write 11L in my notes.....anyway thanks for it....

Points taken....cheers

If you are applying as a T1G Migrant, then the section that applies to you would be 11L, not 11G.

You don't need your letter to confirm your salary, unless you are using it in place of payslips for your previous earnings evidence.

In my case the subject I gave for both letters was "RE: Applicant Name", as the purpose of the letter was to explain details about me & my employment in the company. I kept it simple.

The way you have addressed the letter above looks fine.