Long Residence (10 years) SET (LR) applications

[mansoorb]

Finally my 10 year wait is over. I got m ILR yesterday via postal services. I still cannot believe as this has been a long wait. I think I got a few exceptions.

1. I had more than 50 days break between my last and new visas back in 2012-2013
2. I applied via postal services in Feb 2018, which is 5 months before my actual 10 year eligibility
3. Got my ILR 15 days before my 10 year completion
4. First came to UK in 2008 on a Workpermit
5. My total absence spread over the last 10 years was about 150 days.

My take away:
1. Be honest to the HO and provide every single documentation they ask for. Keep everything crystal clear.
2. HO considers exceptions. So if you pay your taxes regularly and should proper bank and employment details, they consider it.

I wanted to share this with you in case it helps.

Thanks
M

[flyaway2018]

Hi
Many thanks for sharing your experience, I would be keen to know more details as I have quite similar issues.

1. Can you tell details about ''50 days break between my last and new visas back in 2012-2013''

I applied Tier 2 extention in 2015 and it was refused for some silly reason( new SOC and job title without RMLT), the solicitor failed my AR and I submitted fresh application within 3 days after my AR was conclused fail, and finally got VISA extension granted about 50 days later, I continuted to work for same employer. not sure if this is a gap for 10 year ILR ?

2. I also submitted my ILR application 2 months before my 10 years qualifying date ( first VISA stamped date), is there any document or cover letter you provided to support this issue?

Many thanks for sharing your experience to give me some hope.

Finally my 10 year wait is over. I got m ILR yesterday via postal services. I still cannot believe as this has been a long wait. I think I got a few exceptions.

1. I had more than 50 days break between my last and new visas back in 2012-2013
2. I applied via postal services in Feb 2018, which is 5 months before my actual 10 year eligibility
3. Got my ILR 15 days before my 10 year completion
4. First came to UK in 2008 on a Workpermit
5. My total absence spread over the last 10 years was about 150 days.

My take away:
1. Be honest to the HO and provide every single documentation they ask for. Keep everything crystal clear.
2. HO considers exceptions. So if you pay your taxes regularly and should proper bank and employment details, they consider it.

I wanted to share this with you in case it helps.

Thanks
M

[mansoorb]

Hi
Many thanks for sharing your experience, I would be keen to know more details as I have quite similar issues.

1. Can you tell details about ''50 days break between my last and new visas back in 2012-2013''

I applied Tier 2 extention in 2015 and it was refused for some silly reason( new SOC and job title without RMLT), the solicitor failed my AR and I submitted fresh application within 3 days after my AR was conclused fail, and finally got VISA extension granted about 50 days later, I continuted to work for same employer. not sure if this is a gap for 10 year ILR ?

2. I also submitted my ILR application 2 months before my 10 years qualifying date ( first VISA stamped date), is there any document or cover letter you provided to support this issue?

Many thanks for sharing your experience to give me some hope.

Finally my 10 year wait is over. I got m ILR yesterday via postal services. I still cannot believe as this has been a long wait. I think I got a few exceptions.

1. I had more than 50 days break between my last and new visas back in 2012-2013
2. I applied via postal services in Feb 2018, which is 5 months before my actual 10 year eligibility
3. Got my ILR 15 days before my 10 year completion
4. First came to UK in 2008 on a Workpermit
5. My total absence spread over the last 10 years was about 150 days.

My take away:
1. Be honest to the HO and provide every single documentation they ask for. Keep everything crystal clear.
2. HO considers exceptions. So if you pay your taxes regularly and should proper bank and employment details, they consider it.

I wanted to share this with you in case it helps.

Thanks
M

Glad to know it helped you.

1. In your 50 day absence, if you have worked with the same client and the same employer then get a letter from your HR or your immediate supervisor stating that you were always planned to be continued with them. Get this in an email or a letterhead.

2. Yes, I did gave a detailed cover letter explaining my absences. The cover letter should be crisp and clear, to the point, giving every explanation.

Based on what you have said, I think you should be ok and will get your ILR. All the best.

Thanks
M

[Rubyduchess]

I did my in person application with my children yesterday at Croydon PEO for ILR set LR.

My children had theirs approved within an hour.

Mine took longer. The only documents I submitted was my previous + current passport as well as the photocopies. My life in the UK test result and a word document list of the days spent outside the UK.

MY children submitted theirs at 10:45am and by 11:40am they called them to give them back their documents. It was very quick and painless. The only thing is they both had to go on their own. They said it was an individual application so I handed them their files and they sat with the people who took their documents off them. I asked the man who was attending to me to let me go and be with my 10 year old daughter but he said no, as long as they had all the documents it's ok.

Mine took about 2.5hours. I was called at 10:55am for submission of documents and biometrics. By 1:15pm they called me to counter 44 and the lady said congratulations! I did not hear anything else she said. I just took back my documents and skipped off into the sunset with my kids.

Goodluck to everyone on here. This board has been a great resource.

And for those of you wondering, My visitors visa counted towards my 10 years.

[Navi05]

Hi everyone could you help me out here please, I applied for ILR LR in March, today I have received a letter about complex issues saying won’t be able to consider my case in 6 months, what sort of complex issues it can be and how long they will take. Am very very stressed at present.

[CR001]

Hi everyone could you help me out here please, I applied for ILR LR in March, today I have received a letter about complex issues saying won’t be able to consider my case in 6 months, what sort of complex issues it can be and how long they will take. Am very very stressed at present.

It is a standard letter sent to many applicants across various visa categories.

[Navi05]

Thank you for your reply CR001.

[Navi05]

Urgent help needed here please. I have applied for set LR 5 March 2018, done my biometrics in 20 April today received letter for complex issues please suggest me it will be possible to withdraw postal application and apply for premium service, will it cause overstay or not, it will be good idea or not.

[CR001]

Urgent help needed here please. I have applied for set LR 5 March 2018, done my biometrics in 20 April today received letter for complex issues please suggest me it will be possible to withdraw postal application and apply for premium service, will it cause overstay or not, it will be good idea or not.

You should Not withdraw. Applying by premium service does not guarantee a same day decision and if HO has Maybe already flag something to check on your current postal application, it will again be held and become a postal application and you lose the premium fee.

As I have already stated, it is a standard letter and only means HO needs more time to process you application.

Unless there is something in your immigration history that is questionable.

[Ams27]

Hellooo respected members!

I varied my tier 1 entrepreneur extension application to Set(lr) in april. I recieved ack email end of May and biometrics done 1st week of June.

Today, i recieved a letter from HO similar to above as the respected member stated. However, the letter states we normally aim to complete Set(lr) applications with in 6 months. However due to the complex nature of your case it will take more than 6 months.

I find this really frustrating and ridiculous. How HO knows 4 months before my 6 months time is over that it will take more than that.

They have sent this letter 4 months in advance? I completed my 10 years legal residence in may 2018 so looks quiet straight forward as there are no gaps or issues with my immigration history.

Its shows that HO just covering their incompetence here that they are sending this random letter out 4 months in advance.

Is there a way we can raise this issue with our MP or with the home.office as this isnt fair. Its been 10 months home office has my documents and my life is at a stand still.
Any suggestions?

[tier1-immigrant]

Hi every one...hop all is well...is anyone been to LONDON victoria premium service for Set LR application? How is it? Any experience any1 would like to share plez?

The London Victoria Centre is only for tier 2 and tier 5 applications and not for ILR.

Is that so ? But why does it list it then when selecting premium service center. I was about the reschedule my wife's appointment to an earlier date and when checking other PSC's I came across London Victoria. Was about to book it but no slots were available. There is no mention of categories though when you select that center.

[NatashkaX]

This is probably a very simple question, but I have gotten myself confused over it.

How is the 540 days absence calculated? If I boarded a flight on Monday and came back to UK on Tuesday, would that be 0, 1 or 2 days absent?

[CR001]

Hi every one...hop all is well...is anyone been to LONDON victoria premium service for Set LR application? How is it? Any experience any1 would like to share plez?

The London Victoria Centre is only for tier 2 and tier 5 applications and not for ILR.

Is that so ? But why does it list it then when selecting premium service center. I was about the reschedule my wife's appointment to an earlier date and when checking other PSC's I came across London Victoria. Was about to book it but no slots were available. There is no mention of categories though when you select that center.

Just stating what the website says.

https://www.gov.uk/ukvi-premium-service ... ice-centre

London
This centre only processes Tier 2 and Tier 5 visas.

London premium service centre
Globe House
1st floor
89 Eccleston Square
London
SW1V 1PN
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm

[CR001]

This is probably a very simple question, but I have gotten myself confused over it.

How is the 540 days absence calculated? If I boarded a flight on Monday and came back to UK on Tuesday, would that be 0, 1 or 2 days absent?

You do not count the day of departure or the day of return to the UK. It is only WHOLE days out of the UK.

[NatashkaX]

This is probably a very simple question, but I have gotten myself confused over it.

How is the 540 days absence calculated? If I boarded a flight on Monday and came back to UK on Tuesday, would that be 0, 1 or 2 days absent?

You do not count the day of departure or the day of return to the UK. It is only WHOLE days out of the UK.

So the answer to that situation would be 0? Interesting! Thank you.

[CR001]

This is probably a very simple question, but I have gotten myself confused over it.

How is the 540 days absence calculated? If I boarded a flight on Monday and came back to UK on Tuesday, would that be 0, 1 or 2 days absent?

You do not count the day of departure or the day of return to the UK. It is only WHOLE days out of the UK.

So the answer to that situation would be 0? Interesting! Thank you.

Correct yes.

[Mystarch89]

Finally my 10 year wait is over. I got m ILR yesterday via postal services. I still cannot believe as this has been a long wait. I think I got a few exceptions.

1. I had more than 50 days break between my last and new visas back in 2012-2013
2. I applied via postal services in Feb 2018, which is 5 months before my actual 10 year eligibility
3. Got my ILR 15 days before my 10 year completion
4. First came to UK in 2008 on a Workpermit
5. My total absence spread over the last 10 years was about 150 days.

My take away:
1. Be honest to the HO and provide every single documentation they ask for. Keep everything crystal clear.
2. HO considers exceptions. So if you pay your taxes regularly and should proper bank and employment details, they consider it.

I wanted to share this with you in case it helps.

Thanks
M

Hi Mansoob, just wondering why would u submit the Set(LR) forms 5 months prior to the 10 months period? what reason did u provided for the early applications? As i thought its 28 days before the 1st date of entry to the uk?

[Momi]

Finally my 10 year wait is over. I got m ILR yesterday via postal services. I still cannot believe as this has been a long wait. I think I got a few exceptions.

1. I had more than 50 days break between my last and new visas back in 2012-2013
2. I applied via postal services in Feb 2018, which is 5 months before my actual 10 year eligibility
3. Got my ILR 15 days before my 10 year completion
4. First came to UK in 2008 on a Workpermit
5. My total absence spread over the last 10 years was about 150 days.

My take away:
1. Be honest to the HO and provide every single documentation they ask for. Keep everything crystal clear.
2. HO considers exceptions. So if you pay your taxes regularly and should proper bank and employment details, they consider it.

I wanted to share this with you in case it helps.

Thanks
M

Hi Mansoob, just wondering why would u submit the Set(LR) forms 5 months prior to the 10 months period? what reason did u provided for the early applications? As i thought its 28 days before the 1st date of entry to the uk?

It's a home office practice which they use in some cases. 5 months is nothing to be honest.
I know 1 case where person applied after completing 9 years and 15 days and he got ilr in 5 months.
One of my house mate applied 6 months before and he got ilr 1 months before completing 10 years.
If you have strong ties with Uk then case worker use the discretion.
In my case many good solicitor and barristers said me to apply now because my all family including mother, brother, sister everyone is living in uk, I have my own properties and I'm an active charity volunteer but I'm still waiting for my 10 years to complete just be on safe side.

[Mystarch89]

Finally my 10 year wait is over. I got m ILR yesterday via postal services. I still cannot believe as this has been a long wait. I think I got a few exceptions.

1. I had more than 50 days break between my last and new visas back in 2012-2013
2. I applied via postal services in Feb 2018, which is 5 months before my actual 10 year eligibility
3. Got my ILR 15 days before my 10 year completion
4. First came to UK in 2008 on a Workpermit
5. My total absence spread over the last 10 years was about 150 days.

My take away:
1. Be honest to the HO and provide every single documentation they ask for. Keep everything crystal clear.
2. HO considers exceptions. So if you pay your taxes regularly and should proper bank and employment details, they consider it.

I wanted to share this with you in case it helps.

Thanks
M

Hi Mansoob, just wondering why would u submit the Set(LR) forms 5 months prior to the 10 months period? what reason did u provided for the early applications? As i thought its 28 days before the 1st date of entry to the uk?

It's a home office practice which they use in some cases. 5 months is nothing to be honest.
I know 1 case where person applied after completing 9 years and 15 days and he got ilr in 5 months.
One of my house mate applied 6 months before and he got ilr 1 months before completing 10 years.
If you have strong ties with Uk then case worker use the discretion.
In my case many good solicitor and barristers said me to apply now because my all family including mother, brother, sister everyone is living in uk, I have my own properties and I'm an active charity volunteer but I'm still waiting for my 10 years to complete just be on safe side.

Ah ok. So basically it is still taking a risk of a possible rejection then? I'm contemplating it myself as i'm in the process of securing mortgage and some lenders are saying if i get ILR then they will be more than happy to consider but before that, they wont offer me decent rates thus im just waiting for the 10 year mark to dawn to try to put in a premium application hopefully to sort it .

So your advise would be to still just wait it out till the 28 days leading to the 10 year mark and not attempt a premium service 3 months before the 10 year mark.

[Swammy77]

Hello everyone

I have a problem if someone please help.
I have appointment on 11th july same day.
Today I passed my english language test, but certificate will not arrive before appointment.
I got late for english test because of some misunderstanding.

What should I do? My visa expire end of July.

Should I cancel appointment or just attend the appointment and provide SELT number?
Will home reject application for not providing certificate? Someone told me that in Law you must pass englash test, which I have, I also have SElT number which home office can check online.

I am worried that I might lose my fees if they reject?

Please advise

[Kmkhaled]

Hi everyone...hop all is well...any changes happened to Set LR ...on 6th july 2018?.... any update regarding 10 years apllication ...prosses....any law update and exprience share will be helpful for other people who is waitting to apply SET(LR)...thanks in advance...

[CR001]

Hi everyone...hop all is well...any changes happened to Set LR ...on 6th july 2018?.... any update regarding 10 years apllication ...prosses....any law update and exprience share will be helpful for other people who is waitting to apply SET(LR)...thanks in advance...

No, nothing has been announced.

[Kmkhaled]

Hi everyone...just a quick update...about my wife Set(LR) application. We went to croydon PSC : appointment time 10:00 am. Around 9:45 gone reception...one of da lady check passport and appointment letter and payment then issue us a token no. Then we been told to wait in da waitting area...about 22:30 our number is called to counter and one of da officer ask my wife to give her application form and ask name and address ...is she work and which company she work for dts all ...then she gave her a file to put all da supporting document and passport with one set of photocopy to put in da file. And go and give bio metric enrolment ..which is done in 10mins. Officer on biometric enrolment took all da documents file and advice us to wait in waitting area. Then we wait about 2 hours in waitting then our number called ... we gone to collection counter and one of da officer told my wife ur BRP is been ordered and u will recive this in 7 days. And hand over all da documents we submitted...alhumdulilah so happy ...and quick service bt still visa fee is too high... sorry for long and in details story...

[Abdul1274]

One thing I forgot to add.

I had lost the first passport I used to enter the UK with which ran from 2008-2010.

However, I ordered bank statements that covered the period I had the old passport and received them few days ago. The thing is the bank statements do not have bank stamps on them so I was wondering if it will be necessary to have the statements stamped or not?

[Abdul1274]

One thing I forgot to add.

I had lost the first passport I used to enter the UK with which ran from 2008-2010.

However, I ordered bank statements that covered the period I had the old passport and received them few days ago. The thing is the bank statements do not have bank stamps on them so I was wondering if it will be necessary to have the statements stamped or not?

By the way, the bank statements are originals and not electronic or printout copies.