Student married to person with indefinite leave to remain

[EJ PETERS]

Hi,
I am on a student visa and my wife has her indefinite leave to remain. we have 3 kids born in the UK

Can i switch my student visa by Applying to settle in the UK with with the set(m) form.

I have be resident in the UK since 2007 when i did my master's degree but have been constant since 2013 October till date when i started my PhD.

kindly advice.

Thanks
Peters

[CR001]

No you cannot apply on Set(M) as you do not hold a qualifying visa to apply for ILR as a spouse of person with ILR.

You will need to apply for a spouse visa, which is a 5 year route to ILR on Set(M) and is 2 X 2.5 year visas. You/spouse must meet the financial requirement and if the kids are not yet British, it will be in higher. You will also have to pay the immigration health surcharge of £500.

[EJ PETERS]

Thanks.

its certain i am not able to meet the financial requirement as i am not currently working but studying and my spouse does not earn that much .

what other application route can i apply through

[CR001]

FLR(FP) partner route, this is a 10 year route to ILR (4 x 2.5 year visas)

[Obie]

What are the nationalities of the children or how long have they lived in the UK for.

[vinny]

I have be resident in the UK since 2007 when i did my master's degree but have been constant since 2013 October till date when i started my PhD.

What did you mean by "I have be resident in the UK since 2007 when i did my master's degree but have been constant since 2013"? Where were you between 2007 and 2013?

SET(LR) after 10 years' residence?