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The child can get ILR if you can prove sole responsibility. Note that sole responsibility has specific meaning under the rules:

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1. The answer on the form has no influence on your eligibility or your application.

2. Read --> There’s a limit on how many people can apply for a faster decision

zimba wrote: ↑
Sat Dec 06, 2025 11:07 am
Yes that is a perfectly fine approach

You asked the same thing before and I answered it

Read --> DO NOT apply using form SET(M) if you are a dependent of someone under a work related route

You should apply again using from SET(O) to vary the previous SET(M) application. A refund should be given for the previous application

Urwaha wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 23, 2025 7:36 pm
I don’t understand
Pls can you explain

Discretion is rarely applied under the long residence route. You were absent for nearly 1.5 year from the UK, by the look of it. This is all up to the UKVI

Hello everyone, I have a problem with my e-visa status and would like to know if anyone else has experienced something similar. I gained Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in January 2025, so my status is Settled ILR based on my e-visa. In February, I renewed my travel document, and now my e-visa ...

A letter is not needed. This should have no effect on your ILR

Apply before visa expiry for ILR, delay the biometrics until she is within 28 days of completing her 5 years

Win2022 wrote: ↑
Sun Dec 14, 2025 10:16 am
Hi Zimba,

One more query. Am submitting my docs and do we need to submit a cover letter for application variation with the reasons ?

Thanks.

No

Hi All, I am preparing my application for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and would be grateful for clarification on the following points regarding supporting documents: 1. Do I need to provide all rental agreements covering the entire 5-year qualifying period, or is it sufficient to provide ...

kw7 wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 12, 2025 11:35 pm
Just a quick one, say if I have done biometrics for the first application and then submit a new one from scratch and do biometrics again. In this case, will I still get a refund of the ILR fee for the first application? Thank you so much.

Immigration and nationality refunds policy

Fees are waived for ILR for those with refugee/protection status

Your self-employment income will be based on the tax year it was earned in (you need to submit a self assessment) and in order to combine that with your spouse's income, her income must have been earned in the same exact tax year too. What she earned outside that tax year cannot be combined with ...

Congratulations

As advised, do not need to move your wife under family route. There is no such need as she can stay under her route

It should be fine

Thank you! Dear Zimba and Other Moderators, Please can you confirm on above post and replies and your guidance is highly appreciated. Many Thanks The advice is correct above Read --> All you need to know about applying early, the application date, 28-day concession and more The date of ILR ...

zimba wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 12, 2025 3:49 pm
Start counting back from today and see whether you meet the requirements.

Read--> All you need to know about applying early, the application date, 28-day concession and more

Hi, As per proposed Financial requirement for Spouse ILR Family route, we hear that 12500 has to be earned Can this be shown in the current year in the form of payslips, rental income etc... even before submitting the Self assessment to HMRC? Or the financial year has to be completed to claim the ...

1. Old NARIC obtained under the red route can be used 2. There is no such requirement as the rules stand. You need min £18,600 and a bit more if you include the children Read the official guide --> https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/691209e3e9348ac8fb54f4ba/Family+Migration+Appendix+FM+ ...

You do not need full 5 years to get ILR. That is the whole thing about the 28-day concession

Read--> All you need to know about applying early, the application date, 28-day concession and more

The app is only used for a few routes, most people must book and attend an appointment at UKVCAS Read--> [url=https://www.immigrationboards.com/indefinite-leave-to-remain/online-applications-ukvcas-appointments-brp-queries-read-before-you-post-t270084.html#p1717065]Online applications, Biometric ...

mankalp123 wrote: ↑
Fri Dec 19, 2025 8:10 pm
Thanks for your response.

Do I need not to mention as application was refused before with Set(F) when I am re-applying with Set(O) application. They ask a question, is there refusal by any country for visa.

Yes but it will have no effect

Thanks, So time spent on tier-5 dependent visa counts in 5 year counter for my wife? I am so confused now. SHe works at the university and university immigration team advised that time spent in tier-5 dependent visa does not counts. FYI The visa route of your dependant does not matter Read ...

Read --> Changes to the Long Residence settlement route from 11 April 2024

SET(LR) is correct

Any discretion is up to the UKVI. We cannot tell you whether this will be exercised in his favour or not

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