Life in the UK test

[Selina001]

Hi everyone,

I apologize if this topic has been discussed before.

My partner is on the 5-year route, and the last 2.5 years will be completed next year, meaning we will be applying for ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain).

Everything has been going smoothly, but our tenancy agreement ends on 06/07/2024. We have decided to move to a rolling contract as we search for house.

Our landlady has informed us that the current agreement will simply lapse, and we won’t receive a new contract to indicate the transition to a rolling contract.

My concern is whether this arrangement will be accepted when we apply for ILR. I have requested a new contract stating the rolling status and, upon our departure, a letter confirming our residency dates.

Would this be acceptable?

Please advise.

Thank you.

[CR001]

My concern is whether this arrangement will be accepted when we apply for ILR.

Yes. There is no law that says you must have a new signed tenancy agreement each time the last one runs out.

I have requested a new contract stating the rolling status and,

You are contradicting yourself here. You cannot ask for a contract to state a rolling month status. Rolling month simply extends the tenancy agreements existing conditions but with no fixed start and end date.

upon our departure, a letter confirming our residency dates.

This is not required.

Would this be acceptable?

You are overthinking.

You are required to provide a selection of evidence proving cohabitation in both your names. Plan accordingly.

[Selina001]

My concern is whether this arrangement will be accepted when we apply for ILR.

Yes. There is no law that says you must have a new signed tenancy agreement each time the last one runs out.

I have requested a new contract stating the rolling status and,

You are contradicting yourself here. You cannot ask for a contract to state a rolling month status. Rolling month simply extends the tenancy agreements existing conditions but with no fixed start and end date.

upon our departure, a letter confirming our residency dates.

This is not required.

Would this be acceptable?

You are overthinking.

You are required to provide a selection of evidence proving cohabitation in both your names. Plan accordingly.

Sure - thank you for this.
It makes sense - we will have bills etc. to prove where we were living anyway but I was just under the impression that it would be an issue if we have no contract/written confirmation of staying at the flat when out of contract.

[lolo2]

That's not an issue at all.

Many immigrants are or have lived on rolling basis tenancies and it doesn't have any impact on immigration applications, etc.

When moving to a different place/council, you must register with the dates you started living in the new place, etc. Don't need anything from a previous landlord.

[Selina001]

Thank you, everyone.

I'm a bit confused because in the previous two applications, we were required to submit tenancy agreements along with bills addressed to us.

Our current contract expires on July 6th, so we won't have an active agreement after that date. My question is, if we purchase a house or move to a new rental, will the application still require us to have a tenancy agreement for the period between July 6th and when we move into the new place?

Sorry if I am thinking about it too much but I know that proof of living together is a huge requirement and we don't want to have issues at the last hurdle (ILR application)

[zimba]

There is no period. For proof of adequate accommodation you need:

The applicant should provide evidence as to the basis on which the accommodation
is or will be owned or occupied (including rented) by the family unit. This may for
example be in the form of a copy of the property deeds, a letter from a bank or
building society as to the mortgage arrangements, a lease agreement and rent book,
or a letter from a family member or friend who is making the accommodation
available to the applicant and their family unit.

For cohabitation evidence: All you need to know about cohabitation evidence

[Selina001]

There is no period. For proof of adequate accommodation you need:

The applicant should provide evidence as to the basis on which the accommodation
is or will be owned or occupied (including rented) by the family unit. This may for
example be in the form of a copy of the property deeds, a letter from a bank or
building society as to the mortgage arrangements, a lease agreement and rent book,
or a letter from a family member or friend who is making the accommodation
available to the applicant and their family unit.

For cohabitation evidence: All you need to know about cohabitation evidence

aha I see, thanks for this. I will give that a read.
Just wanted to make sure as it is better to know now than come August next year and panic

[Selina001]

Hi,

Sorry if this topic already exists or is in the wrong place.

My husband is currently on the 5 year spouse route and the final 2.5 years are up next September (2025).
So he has just over 12 months to go.
Is he ok to do the Life in the UK test now? Will it expire?

Thanks
S

[CR001]

It doesn't expire. He can do it at any time.

[Selina001]

Update: he just took it and passed but there’s a slight issue.

His first name and surname have been swapped…
We did call the helpline and they said it shouldn’t be an issue when he comes to apply next summer.

I just wanted some opinions on this. Do you think it will cause any issues or is it best to write a covering letter with the application to explain the swapping of the names?

Thanks
S

[AmazonianX]

Update: he just took it and passed but there’s a slight issue.

His first name and surname have been swapped…
We did call the helpline and they said it shouldn’t be an issue when he comes to apply next summer.

I just wanted some opinions on this. Do you think it will cause any issues or is it best to write a covering letter with the application to explain the swapping of the names?

Thanks
S

A cover letter suffices.

[Selina001]

Update: he just took it and passed but there’s a slight issue.

His first name and surname have been swapped…
We did call the helpline and they said it shouldn’t be an issue when he comes to apply next summer.

I just wanted some opinions on this. Do you think it will cause any issues or is it best to write a covering letter with the application to explain the swapping of the names?

Thanks
S

A cover letter suffices.

Thanks, that is ok then.

I read somewhere that he should take the test again but then some people are saying send the cover letter. Thank you for this advice.
We won't be applying until next August.

[alterhase58]

What "some people" are saying are just approaches one can take, for example if there's absolutely no proof of it being taken previously it's easier just to take it again. Trying to get help from UKVI is time consuming and probably fruitless.

[Selina001]

What "some people" are saying are just approaches one can take, for example if there's absolutely no proof of it being taken previously it's easier just to take it again. Trying to get help from UKVI is time consuming and probably fruitless.

Yes , there IS proof in this instance. He took it - was allowed to sit it; the test centre checked his ID etc

It’s just that the first name/surname has been swapped.

So I think as AmazonianX said, the cover letter should be ok I hope.