SET(M): When to submit Set M Form for Indefinite Leave to Remain

[shinydp]

Entered the UK on August 1, 2019, on a spouse dependent visa. The second extension expires on November 5, 2024. Traveled outside the UK from July 1, 2023, to September 1, 2023.
When is the appropriate time to submit the SET(M) form for Indefinite Leave to Remain?

thank you .

[shinydp]

Do I need to be present in UK before 1 year of the date of my ILR (M) application ?

I am planning to apply for ILR (M) on 9th August 2024
(Outside UK from 1-07-2023 to 1-09-2023)

[zimba]

Entered the UK on August 1, 2019, on a spouse dependent visa. The second extension expires on November 5, 2024. Traveled outside the UK from July 1, 2023, to September 1, 2023.
When is the appropriate time to submit the SET(M) form for Indefinite Leave to Remain?

thank you .

Please refrain from creating multiple posts and stick to this thread. I assume you came here because your spouse was settled/British citizen. Your earliest date of ILR eligibility is 4 July 2024.

Note that the date you apply is not critical: Applicants can benefit from the date of the ILR decision

Do I need to be present in UK before 1 year of the date of my ILR (M) application ?
I am planning to apply for ILR (M) on 9th August 2024
(Outside UK from 1-07-2023 to 1-09-2023)

No, there is no such requirement. Also under the family route, there are no absence limits

[shinydp]

Thanks @zimba for the information.

[shinydp]

Hi,
My husband's employer said, "we don’t have any provision to stamp and sign payslips and p60, you can alternatively download them from online."

Can you please advise if there are any UK visa and government requirements for payslips?

Thanks

[lolo2]

No, such requirement doesn't exist.

Payslips can be submitted as they are provided, no stamps or signatures are required.

[zimba]

Hi,
My husband's employer said, "we don’t have any provision to stamp and sign payslips and p60, you can alternatively download them from online."

Can you please advise if there are any UK visa and government requirements for payslips?

Thanks

There is no such requirement. All evidence is now digitally submitted and accepted

[shinydp]

Thanks lolo2 and zimba for clarifying

[shinydp]

Hi,

"I am applying for the SET(M) visa. My spouse has been working with the same employer for the last five years.

Is the employer's letter (which includes the duration of employment), confirmed payslips, and the P60 enough as proof?
Do we also need to submit my spouse's employment contract ?"

Thanks.

[zimba]

There is no need to send any contract. Read the official guide.
It tells you what is expected on this: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... rement.pdf

[shinydp]

Thanks Zimba !

[shinydp]

URGENT:
I am applying for SET(M) spouse visa 5 year route. My Husband and kids have British passport.
I am not sure how to respond to the below question regarding English language test?
I have life in the UK test passed and I have Bachelors Degree taught in English in India and NARIC Certificate.
Do I need to do any other English language Test for Set(M)? Please kindly advise


English language test
Have you passed an approved English language test?
Check the list of approved English language tests.
Yes No (if answered no below question)
Exemption from the English language test
Are you claiming an exemption from the English language test due to a medical or mental condition?
Yes No (if answered no below question)
Do you have exceptional circumstances that prevent you from taking the test?
Yes No

English language test
Have you passed an approved English language test?
Check the list of approved English language tests.
Yes(if answered yes below question) No
Did the test assess your speaking and listening skills at a level equivalent to CEFR B1 or higher?
Check your certificate or ask your language school if you do not know.
Yes No

[zimba]

Do you have exceptional circumstances that prevent you from taking the test?
Yes No

Then provide the NARIC, assuming this was done under NARIC red route

[shinydp]

Thanks for instant response Zimba.
I have clicked no as you have advised and it did not ask me anything about NARIC or any other english test/ degree.
The next question was regarding personal information .

I am worried that they have not asked any other question regarding English language test or NARIC Certificate

[zimba]

Do not worry. Upload the document. It does not need to ask anything

[shinydp]

ok sure Thank you Zimba

[shinydp]

I am married in April 2012 and came to UK on 5th July 2012. I applied for FLRM along with my husband SET(O) in 2013 and my husband visa refused in April 2015 so my FLR visa refused in April 2015. I have travelled to india with my daughter around March 2016 whilst my husband is appealing for decision.
In 2018 Dec my husband was granted ILR and I have applied for New/Fresh Spouse visa in 2019. I came to UK in 2019 Aug and living continously with him since then.
I am bit confisued, should I answer yes or no to the below

Were you originally granted leave on the basis of an application made before 9 July 2012 as a partner on the family route?
Yes No

[CR001]

I am married in April 2012 and came to UK on 5th July 2012. I applied for FLRM along with my husband SET(O) in 2013 and my husband visa refused in April 2015 so my FLR visa refused in April 2015. I have travelled to india with my daughter around March 2016 whilst my husband is appealing for decision.
In 2018 Dec my husband was granted ILR and I have applied for New/Fresh Spouse visa in 2019. I came to UK in 2019 Aug and living continously with him since then.
I am bit confisued, should I answer yes or no to the below

Were you originally granted leave on the basis of an application made before 9 July 2012 as a partner on the family route?
Yes No

Answer is NO. You were not given a visa before 9 July 2012

[shinydp]

Thanks CR001 just to clarify

I came to UK on spouse visa on 5 july 2012 and it was granted before 9th july 2012. my visa was refused so I have left UK in 2016.

I have made a fresh/new application in 2019 and came to UK in Aug 2019.

[CR001]

You couldn't have had a spouse visa if your spouse wasn't settled. You have stated they applied for set o, which means you likely had a pbs dependent visa (tiere 1 general maybe), which is different rules to the spouse visa flr m.

The answer to the question is still NO.

Your qualifying period for ilr starts from 2019 when you entered the uk.

[shinydp]

Oh ok understood now. Thanks a lot CR001.

[shinydp]

Hi All
Can you please advise on the below

what is the current financial requirement for (Set M) Spouse Visa ? is this a gross income or basic salary. my husband receives basic + other allowances.
£29000.00 or £34000.00

Documents Supporting my other reasons to stay in the UK.
Does childerns british passport suffice or any other documnets required here ?

[zimba]

There is no need to send any contract. Read the official guide.
It tells you what is expected on this: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... rement.pdf

Did you bother to read the advice already given or not ?
Also, you do NOT need to provide additional reasons to stay in the UK. If you answer YES to that question on the form, the form will ask for evidence and this is why you are here asking and being confused. The form should not be treated as a full disclosure

[shinydp]

Hi Zimba,

sorry I have not read all 78 pages but from what I read and as far as my understanding it would be 18,600. correct me if I am wrong.
• those who apply on or after 11 April 2024 who are already within the 5-year partner, fiancé or fiancée or proposed civil partner routes and are applying for permission to stay with the same partner for which they were last granted permission benefit from transitional arrangements - they must meet the lower threshold of £18,600 (plus the child component), capped at a maximum of £29,000

[zimba]

It is £18,600