LTR as spouse of settled (LR) migrant

[nadeem toheed]

I got ILR on ten years long residency and my wife came in UK in March 2006 on student dependent very first time and now she got PSW dependent visa up-till July 2014,
I got appointment in Croydon HO for spouse visa, if i show last three months Bank statements with employer confirmation letter for permanent job, is that okay for FLR(M) maintenance requirements? (As i fall in old rules pre july 2012)
I got 3 UK born kids and elder one is 7 years, so when my wife can apply ILR?
Thanks

[Amber]

Please give a timeline of your wife's immigration status.before she got the spouse visa was she a PBS dep if so for how long had she been a PBS dep?

Hi Guru,
I got few questions please as i got similar situations
I got ILR on ten years long residency and my wife came in UK in March 2006 on student dependent very first time and now she got PSW dependent visa up-till July 2014,
I got appointment in Croydon HO for spouse visa, if i show last three months Bank statements with employer confirmation letter for permanent job, is that okay for FLR(M) maintenance requirements? (As i fall in old rules pre july 2012)
I got 3 UK born kids and elder one is 7 years, so when my wife can apply ILR?
Thanks

3 months wage slips and corresponding bank statements should suffice for adequate maintenance no employer letter is required.

Your spouse should be able to apply for settlement on set(m) as soon as she is granted flr(m) by virtue of immigration rule 287(a)(I)(d), you should ask the caseworker if you can skip flr(m) and apply to settle on set(m) straight away, have both applications completed and evidence ready, you may be lucky, otherwise it's flr(m) first then set(m).

[nadeem toheed]

Please give a timeline of your wife's immigration status.before she got the spouse visa was she a PBS dep if so for how long had she been a PBS dep?

Hi Guru,
I got few questions please as i got similar situations
I got ILR on ten years long residency and my wife came in UK in March 2006 on student dependent very first time and now she got PSW dependent visa up-till July 2014,
I got appointment in Croydon HO for spouse visa, if i show last three months Bank statements with employer confirmation letter for permanent job, is that okay for FLR(M) maintenance requirements? (As i fall in old rules pre july 2012)
I got 3 UK born kids and elder one is 7 years, so when my wife can apply ILR?
Thanks

3 months wage slips and corresponding bank statements should suffice for adequate maintenance no employer letter is required.

Your spouse should be able to apply for settlement on set(m) as soon as she is granted flr(m) by virtue of immigration rule 287(a)(I)(d), you should ask the caseworker if you can skip flr(m) and apply to settle on set(m) straight away, have both applications completed and evidence ready, you may be lucky, otherwise it's flr(m) first then set(m).

Great help, thanks so much
One more thing please, what does it mean by " corresponding bank statement "
Thanks for your quick reply

[Amber]

Please give a timeline of your wife's immigration status.before she got the spouse visa was she a PBS dep if so for how long had she been a PBS dep?

Hi Guru,
I got few questions please as i got similar situations
I got ILR on ten years long residency and my wife came in UK in March 2006 on student dependent very first time and now she got PSW dependent visa up-till July 2014,
I got appointment in Croydon HO for spouse visa, if i show last three months Bank statements with employer confirmation letter for permanent job, is that okay for FLR(M) maintenance requirements? (As i fall in old rules pre july 2012)
I got 3 UK born kids and elder one is 7 years, so when my wife can apply ILR?
Thanks

3 months wage slips and corresponding bank statements should suffice for adequate maintenance no employer letter is required.

Your spouse should be able to apply for settlement on set(m) as soon as she is granted flr(m) by virtue of immigration rule 287(a)(I)(d), you should ask the caseworker if you can skip flr(m) and apply to settle on set(m) straight away, have both applications completed and evidence ready, you may be lucky, otherwise it's flr(m) first then set(m).

Great help, thanks so much
One more thing please, what does it mean by " corresponding bank statement "
Thanks for your quick reply

The bank statements which show the credit of wages.

[Amber]

Hello all senior member
Please help me to draft covering letter for set(m) form
Dear Home Office,

I (the Main applicant) have been granted ILR on the basis of ten years long residency and my dependent (Spouse) got student dependent visa very first time in March 2006, up till now she is living with me with spouse (dependent) visa and she spent approximately 7 and half years on my dependent visa.
Could you please allow me to make an application for her settlement on Set (m) form?
Let me mention the immigration rule to substantiate my request.
Spouses and Civil Partners, Part 8, Family members, Paragraph 287(a) (I) (d)
• 287 (a) Requirements for indefinite leave to remain for the spouse or civil partner of a person present and settled in the United Kingdom
(d) the applicant was admitted to the UK or given an extension of stay as the spouse or civil partner of a Relevant Points Based System Migrant; and then obtained an extension of stay under paragraphs 281 to 286 of these Rules and has completed a period of 2 years as the spouse or civil partner of the person who is now present and settled here.

Sincerely,

[Amber]

You need to apply via a PEO to try this out (if you're wanting to try and skip flr(m)).

You should take both flr(m) and set(m) completed prior to your arrival with all the necessary documents ready for both (most overlap). Make sure your wife satisfies the English Language (click) and KOLL (click) requirements just in case.

You need to ask the caseworker whether s(he) will allow your spouse to apply straight for set(m) as she meets all the requirements for flr(m) and by virtue of immigration rule 287(a)(i)(d) would be able to apply to settle straight away on set(m).

This is by no means guaranteed and is based on one or two other people's experience. Expect to have to do flr(m) first then set(m) and if not, bonus.

[nadeem toheed]

You need to apply via a PEO to try this out (if you're wanting to try and skip flr(m)).

You should take both flr(m) and set(m) completed prior to your arrival with all the necessary documents ready for both (most overlap). Make sure your wife satisfies the English Language (click) and KOLL (click) requirements just in case.

You need to ask the caseworker whether s(he) will allow your spouse to apply straight for set(m) as she meets all the requirements for flr(m) and by virtue of immigration rule 287(a)(i)(d) would be able to apply to settle straight away on set(m).

This is by no means guaranteed and is based on one or two other people's experience. Expect to have to do flr(m) first then set(m) and if not, bonus.

Thanks
Yes, we got A1 test pass certificate for FLR(m) and Life in UK test pass certificate for SET(m)
Great Help

[z18runway]

What is your annual income and rent ?

[nadeem toheed]

What is your annual income and rent ?

Rent = 600 pcm
income= depends on hour but approx. 1300 pounds aftar tax

[z18runway]

thanks for inputting the info nadeem, hope u claiming CB, CTC and WTC for adequate maintenance to cover up your income, because I feel the income is not suffice with three kids for maintenance requirement.

guru amber can u please comment on my above statement, please correct me if i am wrong.

[Amber]

I believe he's put in applications for the said benefits as he's just been granted ILR. The income is a bit tight at the moment, but with the said benefits, adequate maintenance shouldn't be an issue. Perhaps waiting until your have been awarded ChB and Tax Credits would be wise.

Income support applicable amount 2013/14 (per week):

£112.55 per couple and £65.62 per child

Your income, Net per week should equal or exceed the income support applicable amount after deducting rent/mortgage.

Income can be earnings, capital, 3rd party support and benefits can be taken into account under the old rules.

[nadeem toheed]

You need to apply via a PEO to try this out (if you're wanting to try and skip flr(m)).

You should take both flr(m) and set(m) completed prior to your arrival with all the necessary documents ready for both (most overlap). Make sure your wife satisfies the English Language (click) and KOLL (click) requirements just in case.

You need to ask the caseworker whether s(he) will allow your spouse to apply straight for set(m) as she meets all the requirements for flr(m) and by virtue of immigration rule 287(a)(i)(d) would be able to apply to settle straight away on set(m).

This is by no means guaranteed and is based on one or two other people's experience. Expect to have to do flr(m) first then set(m) and if not, bonus.

Amber, i understand the situation but one thing need to be clarify please as my dependent did not spend two or more years on Tier1(G) as she spend 15 months on Tier 1(PSW) and around 6 years on student dependent so , should i take a chance for set(m)? i got PEO (02 sept) appointment.
and how much do i need to show for maintanance requirments?
Thanks for the help once again

[Amber]

I explained in the post above how adequate maintenance may be calculated. I said that your income was tight I would include an estimate of the child benefit and tax credits amounts you should be receiving and explain if necessary, you would forward the award notices when they arrive. It is important that you state this. Have you received an update for Child benefit or Tax credits?

A 'Relevant Points Based System Migrant' means a migrant granted to leave as a Tier 1 Migrant, a Tier 2 Migrant, a Tier 4 (General) Student or a Tier 5 (Temporary Worker) Migrant. Therefore so long as your spouse was a dep of any of the Relevant Points Based System Migrant tiers this time can be combined. As I explained, you may have to complete flr(m) but should ask if this can be skipped and proceed to set(m) to save costs and with reference to immigration rule 287(a)(i)(d).

[akbar11]

Salam nadeem toheed.
can you please send me some information because my situation is exactly like yours. i got my ILR on 10 years bases in January 2014, and my wife spent 6.5 years as my dependent in different categories now she got dependent visa still may 2015. i got one daughter she is 6 years old got British Passport. i want to know which visa shall i apply for my wife. my point is i want to skip FLR(M). is their any way to apply for SET(o) for her. thank you and regards