Hi all, Just an update over my previous post (locked so) which I think can serve to a broader interest. I was been told by multiple people on this forum that SET(LR) starting date is the date of entry to the UK, NOT date of grant of (your very first) visa of the 10-year period. This is not correct ...

Hi, I'm wondering in what sense does the submitting 28 days early for 10-year long residence applies? Does it mean I could submit my online application form 28 days in advance to qualification, or Does it mean I could submit my online application before that, then make sure I submit my biometrics ...

I also agree that the start of your 10 years must be a date when you either entered the UK initially or you were present in the UK to fulfil the requirements. Thanks for your reply Zimba, I read from the caseworker guidance that: Lawful residence is defined in paragraph 276A of the Immigration ...

Hi knowledgeable board members, I'm about to apply for SET(LR) on 10-year basis. I had continuous leave to enter/remain since Oct 2012 but I couldn't apply in Oct 2022 because I have >540 (or 548) days out of country. I've left the UK on 1 April 2013 (returned 12 May 2023), and between 1/4/2013-1/4 ...