ILR long residence? Forms?

[koshynita]

Dear all

I was wondering if anyone could help me out!

I will be eligible to apply for ILR on 10 yr stay soon.
I have been here lawfully since sept 1996.
My wife came to join me in 1998 but then has stayed outside uk for 6-8 months and has only started living continuously in uk (with less than 3 months absences)since 2002.

My children aged 10 & 6 yrs have similar story to my wife. They were both born in india.

In essence though i have 10 yrs continuous residence, my wife & children have been living continuously only since 2002.

My question is which forms to use for us?
Is it setO form for all of us ?
Could anyone inform me which forms & how much should i pay for each at home office?
Will i be able to apply for ILR for all?
your valuable help is much appreciated
Thanking in advance
yours

[Kayalami]

Use Form SET(O). Under the long residence category you may not include any dependents. You need to submit a Form FLR(M) along with the SET (O) - add the children as dependents to your spouse's FLR(M). They will get 2 year visas. 28 days before the 2 years are up your spouse should submit a SET(M) form again with the children as dependents and they will all get ILR.