Eligibility for LR application on spouse/partner visa

[l3chiffre]

Hi all,
I have been a silent visitor on this site for many years and have also got a lot of valuable information over the years from here - so I appreciate and respect all the efforts here.
My immigration history is as follows:
1. Student Visa - Sept 1st 2008 to 31st Jan 2012 (Entered the UK in the 13th of September 2010)
2. Post Study Work Visa – 13th Jan 2010 to 13th jan 2012
3. Tier 2 general - 7th February 2012 to 1st Jan 2015
4. Tier 2 renewal – 5th December 2014 to 7th February 2018
Got married to a British citizen and applied for a Spouse/Partner visa in February 2015
5. Spouse/Partner permit – 2nd March 2015 to 22nd Sept 2017
6. Spouse/Partner permit renewal – 20th Oct 2017 to 8th May 2020
I am currently on spouse/partner permit and will be 10 years in the UK on 13th September this year (2018)

Questions
1. I intend to apply for 10 years long residency from the 15th of August 2018, Is SET (LR) the correct form for me? I assume I can apply 28 days to my 10 year anniversary? Hence 15th August, as I entered the UK in the 13th of September.
2. Will my spouse need to come along with me for a same day appointment application?
3. Seeing as I would have been married for 3 years, will I be able to apply for naturalisation right after I receive my ILR or will I need to wait till after 12 months
4. Are there any advantages/disadvantages to wait till 5 years of marriage and apply for SET (M) – 5 years spouse route? Vs 10 years long residency now?
Thanks in advance for your kind & expert opinions

[CR001]

1. SET(LR) yes. You can apply WITHIN 28 days of reaching 10 years residence.

2. No.

3. It has nothing to do with 'being married for 3 years', it is based on 3 years residence and marriage to a BC. You only need to be married to a BC at the time of citizenship application, even your spouse got BC the day before you apply. No need to wait for 12 months provided you meet all the requirements based on 3 years residence spouse of BC, including being physically present in the UK 3 years ago on the exact same date you apply for citizenship.

4. Not really. Long residence requires less documents but you have the absence limit whereas Set(M) does not have the absence limit.

[l3chiffre]

Thanks for the quick reply, CR001.

Much Appreciated!

[l3chiffre]

Hi CR001,

I am finally ready to book a premium application under 10 years residency route. When i go to 'book to apply in person' i see two application types which could be applicable for my case as i am married to a BC.

Remain in the UK with family - applying in the partner, family life as a partner or private life in the UK routes

and

All other applications

Which of these two will be the right application type?

Thanks

[CR001]

For ILR you are not applying for leave to remain.

As I don't know what you have selected and options you see (we don't have access to the online system), I would imagine it is OTHER if you have selected ILR as your category.

[l3chiffre]

Hi CR001,

Thanks for the quick response again.

https://www.gov.uk/ukvi-premium-service ... ppointment

Its is this link under book an appointemnet: - hope i am not violating TOU by posting a link to the government website?

Thanks
JP

[CR001]

Correct link and yes, you would then choose 'All other applications'.

[l3chiffre]

Thank You Very Much.

Cheers
JP

[heyaheya]

hello, u applied SET (LR) online .. did u hear anything back after that. many thanks,

[l3chiffre]

hello, u applied SET (LR) online .. did u hear anything back after that. many thanks,

Still waiting unfortunately - i have only received confirmation of receipt via email and the monthly communications about still being under consideration and could takle up to 6 months. Been exactly two months now since i applied.

Cheers

[heyaheya]

ohhh lets hope u get reply soon ... and we all who are waiting.. though i applied only on 09th october .. good luck keep updating .. take care .. have a good week ahead.