ILR Questions

[Jasonshr]

Dear all,

I am seeking some help in filling up my ILR application please.

I am applying from Tier 4 Long resident visa.

Below are my queries.

1. The application form states to choose different options such as I am a student, I work full time/part time. The question here is do I just select I am a student as I am on Tier 4 visa or select I work part time as well as I work part time.

2. If I select I work part time as well, the question that is asked is my annual earnings. I earn on hourly basis and can not say what would be my annual earnings. As such shall I just put my hourly rate in annual earnings.

3. I need to show proof of cohabitation for last two years. Can I use the colour print out of my HSBC statements?

Your help would be highly appreciated.

[CR001]

I am applying from Tier 4 Long resident visa.

There is no such 'visa'.

What form are you completing exactly??

[Jasonshr]

Long Residence Visa via Tier 4 Student.

[zimba]

Long residence SET(LR) category is for people who had total of 10 years of lawful continuous residence in the UK regardless of the visas they held over the years as long you never breached the conditions of your stay. The type of visa you are currently on is also NOT relevant. SET(LR) has no income requirement and there is no need to send cohabitation documents. You must apply on your own and qualify on your own. Your income, job, relationship status or visa type is NOT relevant. The details of such status asked on the online application is for administrative purposes and have no bearing on SET(LR) decision making. You simply need all your passports, LIUK pass certificate and proof of your English language. That is all

[Jasonshr]

Thanks Zimba.

I assume the reason why I need to put the documents is because I have selected that I am married. I need to put marriage certificates, my wife's passport or BRP card and proof of address/cohabiting either in joint names or sole name.

The application form would not ask me my employment details if I select I am a student but if I select I work part-time or full-time which I do, I am asked to enter employment details. My query is should I just select I am a student? If so won't they check, how am I surviving without no income and if I do I am asked to enter details i.e. annual earnings, company name, address and contact person. My question still stand what shall I enter in my annual earnings as I am paid on hourly rate.

How many types of documents do I need to show to prove cohabiting with my wife ? The checklist does ask for document to cover last two years. Can online statements print out of joint bank account be enough for this?

Look forward for your kind advice.

Thanks,
Jason

[zimba]

I repeat again, that the fact that you are married is NOT relevant. You should qualify ON YOUR OWN so your relationship status does not matter. The document list asked is not accurate, you do NOT need to show cohabitation evidence. I have answered the same questions many many times before to others who were confused by it. Your employment status is also not relevant, choose being a student and you will be fine.

[Jasonshr]

Thank you Zimba.

That sorted out my confusions. Finally, could you please advise me what would be the correct form for my wife who will be applying for ILR? She is currently under Tier 4 dependent visa.

Many thanks in advance.

[CR001]

How long has your spouse been in the UK??

How does she qualify for ILR?

[Jasonshr]

She has been here for nearly 10 years and hence qualify for ILR.

[CR001]

She applies on SET(LR). There is only one form for long residence ILR.