Questions for ILR

[Babafoya]

Dear Sirs / Madame's

If I could take your time on help with 4 questions I have regarding my application for ILR. I have been married to my wife now for more than 7 years. Initially I was granted LIMITED LEAVE TO REMAIN which was valid from April 2011 to April 2014. Then I was granted LEAVE TO REMAIN from May 2014 to May 2017.

Now I intend to apply for ILR. My wife is a British Citizen and so to are our 4 children who all hold British Passports. I am currently on a Zimbabwean passport.

My 4 questions are as follows;

1. Which form do I need to apply for ILR under my current status to gain ILR?

2. What is Premium Service? I ask this because the way I seem to be understanding it is that I can get my ILR on the same day.

3. Do I need a lawyer to assist me with this application?

4. Do I need to complete the LIFE IN THE UK ENGLISH TEST?

I thank you all in advance for your time.

[zimba]

1. Which form do I need to apply for ILR under my current status to gain ILR?

SET(M)

2. What is Premium Service? I ask this because the way I seem to be understanding it is that I can get my ILR on the same day.

Visa premium service centres
You can book an appointment to attend a regional office and if eligible, your ILR will be granted on the same day.

3. Do I need a lawyer to assist me with this application?

Depends on the complexity of your case. If your case is straightforward you do not need a lawyer.

4. Do I need to complete the LIFE IN THE UK ENGLISH TEST?

Yes. I suggest you to follow the steps at https://www.gov.uk/settle-in-the-uk.
When you answer all the questions, It tells you all the information you need know for ILR based on your circumstances

[Babafoya]

Thank you for your swift response.

[CR001]

Did you get Discretionary Leave to Remain in 2011 and then extend it for a further 3 years? This is usually 2 x 3 year visas, which would then require you to complete Set(O).

[mck2010]

Hi ya is it still true that those with 6 years DLR are exempt from
Taking the life in the U.K. Test or has the requirement changed? I can't find the information on the gov uk website

Thanks

[Babafoya]

Hie All

I got my ILR on the 23rd May. Thanks to you all for you advice. I used the Set (O) form and used the Premier Service in Sheffied. My Biometric Card arrived on the 25th. Total paid £2887.

My question now is when can I apply for my British Passport. I have been reading and came across something saying I can apply immediately since my wife has a British Passport? Is this correct?

[CR001]

You can apply immediately to naturlise as British, provided you meet all the requirements. This is a separate process you need to do first to passport application.

What was your immigration status prior to DLR granted in 2011?

[Babafoya]

Hi ya is it still true that those with 6 years DLR are exempt from
Taking the life in the U.K. Test or has the requirement changed? I can't find the information on the gov uk website

Thanks

I had to do the Life in the UK Test. I also had 2 X 3 years DLR.

[Babafoya]

You can apply immediately to naturlise as British, provided you meet all the requirements. This is a separate process you need to do first to passport application.

What was your immigration status prior to DLR granted in 2011?

I had over stayed my student visa. Prior to DLR.

[CR001]

Then you will only qualify for BC in 2021, 10 years from the date your status was legalised and you were granted ILR.