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Hi All,

As the topic say this is a thread to have exact answers on what are the mandatory documents and the specific requirements for the 10year ILR application using SET(LR) form.

I know everyone has different circumstances, but for an ideal case without any hiccups or 'special discretion' required, we'll try to understand what is required within the process of applying.

I've gone through many threads and find that though everyone has given lot of information, it is confusing to understand what exactly is required and what all is optional.

Any expert input would be much appreciated on absences as well, especially since the forms have changed and new rules were provided.

This is personal question as I have an application coming up, but I am sure there would be much more clarity for all those who are planning to apply on SET(LR) form.

Thanks in advance, and would request moderators to post a few links to above questions in case I've missed them (after searching through forum and also going to many pages) before they close/delete/lock the thread.

tier1_PEO_applicant wrote: Any expert input would be much appreciated on absences as well, especially since the forms have changed and new rules were provided.

This page tells you when continuous residence is considered to have been broken for the
purpose of long residence applications.

Events that break continuous residence;

Continuous residence is considered to be broken if the applicant has:

 been absent from the UK for a period of more than 180 days at any one time, or is
absent from the UK for a shorter period but does not have valid leave to enter the UK
on their return, or valid leave to remain on their departure from the UK
 spent a total of 540 days outside the UK throughout the whole 10 year period.

Time spent outside the UK
Continuous residence is not considered broken if the applicant:

 is absent from the UK for 180 days or less at any one time, and
 had existing leave to enter or remain when they left and when they returned – this can
include leave gained at port when returning to the UK as a non visa national, see
related link: Information for non-visa nationals.

If the applicant had existing leave to enter or remain when they left and returned to the UK,
the existing leave does not have to be in the same category on departure and return. For
example, an applicant can leave the UK as a Tier 4 (General) student and return with leave
as a spouse of a settled person. Continuous residence is not broken as the applicant had
valid leave both when they left and returned to the UK.

If an applicant was in the UK with a right to reside under European Economic Area (EEA)
regulations when they left the UK and was re-admitted under the EEA regulations,
continuous residence is not broken.

Thanks a lot for this important clarification...

sheraz7 wrote:

tier1_PEO_applicant wrote: Any expert input would be much appreciated on absences as well, especially since the forms have changed and new rules were provided.

This page tells you when continuous residence is considered to have been broken for the
purpose of long residence applications.

Events that break continuous residence;

Continuous residence is considered to be broken if the applicant has:

 been absent from the UK for a period of more than 180 days at any one time, or is
absent from the UK for a shorter period but does not have valid leave to enter the UK
on their return, or valid leave to remain on their departure from the UK
 spent a total of 540 days outside the UK throughout the whole 10 year period.

Time spent outside the UK
Continuous residence is not considered broken if the applicant:

 is absent from the UK for 180 days or less at any one time, and
 had existing leave to enter or remain when they left and when they returned – this can
include leave gained at port when returning to the UK as a non visa national, see
related link: Information for non-visa nationals.

If the applicant had existing leave to enter or remain when they left and returned to the UK,
the existing leave does not have to be in the same category on departure and return. For
example, an applicant can leave the UK as a Tier 4 (General) student and return with leave
as a spouse of a settled person. Continuous residence is not broken as the applicant had
valid leave both when they left and returned to the UK.

If an applicant was in the UK with a right to reside under European Economic Area (EEA)
regulations when they left the UK and was re-admitted under the EEA regulations,
continuous residence is not broken.

Please lets continue here, as there is a thread with similar questions:

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 726#954726