Wanderer, hope you can be ma man! (not in THAT sense, lol)

[datuchi]

Re: Sufficient Funds and Accommodation Requirement

Wanderer,

1) where did you get this amount of £105 p.w. pls? Is it the same requirement for those applying for ILR?

When my sister applied for her FLR(M), she didn't really work per se, only part-time. And her husband also part-time. They had some savings though, I presume that was what they took into account?

2) They live in an accommodation provided by me, free of charge and they weren't even asked to provide a letter from anyone to prove this, they simply ticked the box saying: "accom. provided by a friend or relative".

Will this be the same when applying for ILR? I am renting that accommodation myself from a landlord with whom it's more or less a friendly relationship, and we never had a tenancy agreement. Only monthly payments leaving my account. If they did ask for proof, shall I just write a confirmation letter showing money transfers? The landlord is paying bills, council tax etc. himself. Or both the landlord's letter and my letter?

My wife's husband is paying off a brand spanking new motorbike purchased on my credit card (low interest) each month by transferring money into my account and I then pay off the monthly payments.
Should they simply use that as proof of "fluctuating rent"? Although in the last couple of months I told him to pay the exact same amount each month, and I pay him the difference in cash, just to make it look he's paying that "peppercorn" rent. It's around £180-£200 per MONTH.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[ElenaW]

1. The amount is £100.95 for a couple. I don't see why it would be different for ilr.

2. IMO, it's best to have the letter from the landlord stating that he's allright with both of them living with you.

[Casa]

'My wife's husband'?? Wouldn't that be you??
Finance isn't as much as an issue with ILR...the important factor is to prove that the relationship is still subsisting.
What documented proof of joint address do they have?

[datuchi]

.... LOL, c'mon, you know I meant my sis's husband ))))
Thanks for spotting, at least shows some people pay proper attention. I won't even correct it ))

Ok, they have:
My sis SOLE name-

1) Bank Account/Statements for the whole flipping period (2 yrs+);
2) Virgin Phone, Broadband etc. online print-outs (sure, they should accept the print-outs);
3) V5C for a car purchased in November 2007;
4) US Dollar Account before it got closed a couple of months ago, transfers from her step-dad;
5) A couple of parking tickets addressed to her, official enough in my opinion;
6) Car Resident's Permit application form, letter etc. from the council;
7) Payslips from different occasional part-time occupations;
8 Examination notices and Results from Uni;
9) Provisional Driving licence;
10) Various letters, such as appointment to sit a Theory Test, Life in the UK test etc. if that counts haha;
11) Mobile phone bills, on contract etc. corresponding with the amounts leaving bank a/c;


My Bro in Law SOLE name-

1) Bank statements/accounts, credit card statements etc.;
2) Payslips from different employers;
3) V5C (for his GSXR K8 600 Ltd. Edition...)
4) Insurance for that bike;
5) Examination Notices and Results from Uni.
6) Driving licence (with points on the paper counterpart, as you'd expect ));
7) Appointment letters to take his bike, LGV practical tests;
8 Breakdown cover.



In their BOTH/JOINT names-
1) One lousy Barclays bank account with ZILCH in it, open for over 2 yrs now...
2) Insurance certificate for my sis's car, both of them are named drivers, I'm the main driver as more experienced and cheaper;


Apart from that, the landlord pays all the bills etc. so no council tax, gas, electricity bills in anyone's name. But then again, this is what the situation was upon FLR(M) application, and noone asked for additional proof then.


Yeah, final bit in their Joint Names... their Marriage Certificate

'My wife's husband'?? Wouldn't that be you??
Finance isn't as much as an issue with ILR...the important factor is to prove that the relationship is still subsisting.
What documented proof of joint address do they have?

[Casa]

OK...so they need to submit more than the requested 6 proofs of address spread over the 2 years (from 3 different categories). If the application is made in person I'd suggest they take all that they have and the checking officer will select what they want.
Life in the UK test?

[datuchi]

First of all Happy New Year! Ok, now back to business. She has the Quiz about UK paper, but what do u mean when u say "need to submit more than 6 required proofs of address"? As they have both just graduated and every penny counts, i'm positive that it wont be in person, they ll apply by post.
Finances-wise they should be ok, there is regular amounts goi g in through his work, not much, but still. i really hope they wont stumble on this one.

What would happen if she is refused ilr? Will she get an FLR(m) again and then should apply again in the future? It is not that bad really, if only losing money.

Happy new year again, let us live long enough to celebrate... 2110 8)

OK...so they need to submit more than the requested 6 proofs of address spread over the 2 years (from 3 different categories). If the application is made in person I'd suggest they take all that they have and the checking officer will select what they want.
Life in the UK test?

[Casa]

Submit additional proof of address (to the 6 requested) if they have few in joint names.
The instruction to checking officers is that ILR for spouse should not be refused due to financial reasons alone. It shouldn't be a problem.

[datuchi]

Thanks, i also hope so. If there is a link to those caseworker instructions, could u tell me pls, save myself time looking for them. If not, just ignore this msg, ill find it later myself, shouldnt be a problem.

Finally, what would happen if she lost her passport before applying? If in the UK, she would obtain new passport from her consulate etc and another visa with her reference no. and a copy of old visa from ukba.
If she were abroad and loat it there? What is the situation then? Would she get like a spouse visa/fiance visa? Or she could apply fot Ind Leave to Enter?
It's just that she's travelling and coming back to UK just before the time to apply, and im concerned about the worst case scenario.

Submit additional proof of address (to the 6 requested) if they have few in joint names.
The instruction to checking officers is that ILR for spouse should not be refused due to financial reasons alone. It shouldn't be a problem.