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by Smalls16 » Sat Aug 04, 2018 9:50 pm
Can someone please help me with this absence section of the SET(M) spouse for for ILR
So September this here I would have been in the uk for 11year
-first 4 university
-5th post study work
-and the rest has been on the spouse visa
In the section below do I count my university and post study years in it or just spouse?
9.13 How long have you lived in the UK?
years month
AND
Please provide details of all periods of absence from the UK during that time:
Date you left the UK
Date you returned to the UK
Reason for absence
For the second question do I just list every time I'll left/returned in the uk in the last visa time granted (2.5years) or 5?
Please help
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by CR001 » Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:53 pm
Which category of spouse visa, PBS dependent or spouse of settled person?
Are you applying for ILR based on 10 years long residence or 5 years on spouse visa??
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by Smalls16 » Sun Aug 05, 2018 3:37 pm
Hi Everyone,
Hope you can give me some direction on this part of the SET (M) form
Back ground -
Arrived in the UK 2007 UK VISa
2008-2011- Student Visas
2011- Post study Visa
2013- current 5 year partner route
What Im asking for help is in
Section 9 - 9.13 - "How long have you lived in the UK?"
- Do I put from 2007 or from when the 5 route started -2013?
The follow on question from the above is -"Please provide details of all periods of absence from the UK during that time"
If I count from 2007 that means its's almost 11 year list!! What should I Do please help
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by Smalls16 » Sun Aug 05, 2018 3:43 pm
Hi Everyone,
The wording for this sections is a little confusing and I'm not sure if I have to fill this section out or what part of it.
I'm applying for ILR under 5 year partner route and started my route in 2013 - what do I have to fill out in this sections and not.
Please help
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by Smalls16 » Sun Aug 05, 2018 8:32 pm
CR001 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:53 pm
Which category of spouse visa, PBS dependent or spouse of settled person?
Are you applying for ILR based on 10 years long residence or 5 years on spouse visa??
Apply on 5 year spouse of a uk citizen
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by Smalls16 » Sun Aug 05, 2018 8:44 pm
Hi Everyone,
items of correspondence should be spread evenly over the whole period you are relying on - Is this for the last granted leave - 2.5 years or for the entire 5 years?
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by Casa » Sun Aug 05, 2018 8:51 pm
Smalls16 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 05, 2018 8:44 pm
Hi Everyone,
items of correspondence should be spread evenly over the whole period you are relying on - Is this for the last granted leave - 2.5 years or for the entire 5 years?
The last 2.5 years. One item every 4-5 months for joint correspondence as a guide.
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by trueblue19 » Sun Aug 05, 2018 8:51 pm
Smalls16 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 05, 2018 8:44 pm
Hi Everyone,
items of correspondence should be spread evenly over the whole period you are relying on - Is this for the last granted leave - 2.5 years or for the entire 5 years?
Last 24 months prior to applying ILR.
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by Smalls16 » Mon Aug 06, 2018 5:44 pm
Can someone please help me with this absence section of the SET(M) spouse for for ILR
So September this here I would have been in the uk for 11year
-first 4 university
-5th post study work
-and the rest has been on the spouse visa
In the section below do I count my university and post study years in it or just spouse?
9.13 How long have you lived in the UK?
years month
AND
Please provide details of all periods of absence from the UK during that time:
Date you left the UK
Date you returned to the UK
Reason for absence
For the second question do I just list every time I'll left/returned in the uk in the last visa time granted (2.5years) or 5
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by Smalls16 » Mon Aug 06, 2018 6:12 pm
I'm applying for ILR through spouse 5 year route
However my husband and I have a son born in the UK, and some of the questions on the SET(M) form is confusing as to what section I do and do not need to fill out, as well as what supporting documents I need to provide regarding him.
Can someone let me know yes or no to this question know the above.
-Section 2C
-Section 3
AND also if and what documents I have to provide
Thanks in advance
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by Smalls16 » Tue Aug 07, 2018 10:00 pm
Hello,
I'm applying for my ILR on the 5 year spouse of a uk citizen.
I'm confused as to what to put for question below question
9.13 How long have you lived in the UK?
years month
Because I came to the uk in 2007 to study and did so until 2011; from there I went onto a Post student visa until 2013 when I started my 5 year spouse visa route.
The question I REALLY need help with is do i -
1. Count from 2007 to current as my length of time lived in the uk, and if how long back do I have to list "all periods of absence"
OR
2. Only count from when I started my 5 year route to now as my time lived in the uk and list just absences for the last 5 years or do I just do the last 2.5?
OR how to you advise I answer these questions?
PLEASE HELP
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by Smalls16 » Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:19 pm
Hello,
I'm applying for my ILR on the 5 year spouse of a uk citizen.
I'm confused as to what to put for question below question
9.13 How long have you lived in the UK?
years month
Because I came to the uk in 2007 to study and did so until 2011; from there I went onto a Post student visa until 2013 when I started my 5 year spouse visa route.
The question I REALLY need help with is do i -
1. Count from 2007 to current as my length of time lived in the uk, and if how long back do I have to list "all periods of absence"
OR
2. Only count from when I started my 5 year route to now as my time lived in the uk and list just absences for the last 5 years or do I just do the last 2.5?
OR how to you advise I answer these questions?
PLEASE HELP
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by CR001 » Wed Aug 08, 2018 3:22 pm
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by Smalls16 » Wed Aug 08, 2018 5:38 pm
No one is replying to my questions!
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by trueblue19 » Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:13 pm
1. Count from 2007 to current as my length of time lived in the uk, and if how long back do I have to list "all periods of absence"
This depends on which route you're applying the ILR for. I assume in your case its 5 years on Spouse visa.
On 5 year route: You need to count your length of stay from the date of qualifying for ILR (28 days less than 5 years). So you would count this from sometime in 2013 to now. This route is called SET(O). In this route you're allowed up to a maximum of 180 days of absence in every 12 month period (Rules for this have changed for leaves granted from 11 Jan 2018 but it doesnt apply to you since your leave was granted before that) More details here: https://www.gov.uk/settle-in-the-uk
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2. Only count from when I started my 5 year route to now as my time lived in the uk and list just absences for the last 5 years or do I just do the last 2.5?
Last 5 years
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by Smalls16 » Thu Aug 09, 2018 6:49 am
Thank you so much for your reply -
So just to confirm what should I put for
"length of time living in the UK"
1. .10 years 11 Months ( this inudes the years spent studyingin the UK
OR
2. 4 years 11 months ( just counting from when I starts my 5 year spouse route)
- list my absence for the last 5 years regardless of above answer ?
Do I have to provide any documents for my absence other than just listing?
On the SET(M) it only has 4 spaces where to I fill out the rest as it's not enough space.
Hope someone and clarity things for me
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by marcnath » Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:44 am
Smalls16 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 09, 2018 6:49 am
Thank you so much for your reply -
So just to confirm what should I put for
"length of time living in the UK"
1. .10 years 11 Months ( this inudes the years spent studyingin the UK
OR
2. 4 years 11 months ( just counting from when I starts my 5 year spouse route)
- list my absence for the last 5 years regardless of above answer ?
Do I have to provide any documents for my absence other than just listing?
On the SET(M) it only has 4 spaces where to I fill out the rest as it's not enough space.
Hope someone and clarity things for me
This is not important as absences are not counted for a PBS dependant.
But state 4 years 11 months, enter the absence dates and no need for document for absence
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by CR001 » Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:47 am
marcnath wrote: ↑Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:44 am
Smalls16 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 09, 2018 6:49 am
Thank you so much for your reply -
So just to confirm what should I put for
"length of time living in the UK"
1. .10 years 11 Months ( this inudes the years spent studyingin the UK
OR
2. 4 years 11 months ( just counting from when I starts my 5 year spouse route)
- list my absence for the last 5 years regardless of above answer ?
Do I have to provide any documents for my absence other than just listing?
On the SET(M) it only has 4 spaces where to I fill out the rest as it's not enough space.
Hope someone and clarity things for me
This is not important as absences are not counted for a PBS dependant.
But state 4 years 11 months, enter the absence dates and no need for document for absence
OP is not a PBS Dependent. Set(M) ILR via spouse visa must list their absences.
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by Smalls16 » Thu Aug 09, 2018 10:13 am
CR001 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:47 am
marcnath wrote: ↑Thu Aug 09, 2018 9:44 am
Smalls16 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 09, 2018 6:49 am
Thank you so much for your reply -
So just to confirm what should I put for
"length of time living in the UK"
1. .10 years 11 Months ( this inudes the years spent studyingin the UK
OR
2. 4 years 11 months ( just counting from when I starts my 5 year spouse route)
- list my absence for the last 5 years regardless of above answer ?
Do I have to provide any documents for my absence other than just listing?
On the SET(M) it only has 4 spaces where to I fill out the rest as it's not enough space.
Hope someone and clarity things for me
This is not important as absences are not counted for a PBS dependant.
But state 4 years 11 months, enter the absence dates and no need for document for absence
OP is not a PBS Dependent. Set(M) ILR via spouse visa must list their absences.
List last 5 years correct ?
Do I need to give any documents regarding this?
Where can I write the extra absences as there only four spaces
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by CR001 » Thu Aug 09, 2018 10:15 am
List last 5 years correct ?
Yes
Do I need to give any documents regarding this?
No
Where can I write the extra absences as there only four spaces
Extra copy of the page???
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by Smalls16 » Thu Aug 09, 2018 10:41 am
CR001 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 09, 2018 10:15 am
List last 5 years correct ?
Yes
Do I need to give any documents regarding this?
No
Where can I write the extra absences as there only four spaces
Extra copy of the page???
Thank you!
I have more than 8, can I just add a blank paper with the list?
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by marcnath » Thu Aug 09, 2018 12:35 pm
Smalls16 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 09, 2018 10:41 am
CR001 wrote: ↑Thu Aug 09, 2018 10:15 am
List last 5 years correct ?
Yes
Do I need to give any documents regarding this?
No
Where can I write the extra absences as there only four spaces
Extra copy of the page???
Thank you!
I have more than 8, can I just add a blank paper with the list?
You can add as many pages or it is fine to have it as a separate list
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by Smalls16 » Thu Aug 09, 2018 12:42 pm
You can add as many pages or it is fine to have it as a separate list
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Thank you!
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by Smalls16 » Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:22 pm
SET (M) spouse 5 year route
What Category should I tick on my application - A or B
My situation is -
Spouse has been with employer since 2015
I've been with my employer since 2013
Spouse current annual gross salary is £55,570 (since 1st April 2018); and before this pay rise his annual gross salary was £53,000 (since 1st December 2017) and £47,250 (since 1st April 2017 ).
My current salary is £25,400 per annum (since 1st August 2018); and before this pay rise my annual gross salary has been £24,800 (since 1st July ,2017).
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by CR001 » Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:44 pm
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