ILR-10 years and evidence of finances

[taaz]

Hi everyone,

Im applying for ILR long residence 10 yrs in section 10A evidence of finances- it says Evidence of your finances. If you have to complete section 5, bank statements, building society savings
book(s), pay slips or other formal documents as evidence of your ability to maintain and accommodate yourself and any dependants without recourse to public funds

however im a little confused, if ive not completed section 5 as it says- You are not required to complete this section if you are applying in the ex-HM Forces, long residence in the UK or bereaved partner categories

do i still need to submit my bank statements and pay slips?

My concern is if my bank statement has been in overdraft, will this affect my application? im in full time employment and have submitted an employer letter.

Can anyone please help.
Many thanks

[BigSam]

do i still need to submit my bank statements and pay slips?

Hi taaz,

There is no requirement to complete Section 5 if you are applying under the 10 year rule. I would advise you NOT to include any bank statements, pay slips P60's etc... as those will likely only delay the processing of your application.

The main thing you are required to provide evidence for here is that you have been living here legally for a period of ten years.

Please refer to this thread to see my timeline and the details of my application for your reference. I also applied under the 10 year rule back in August.

Hope this helps and good luck

[taaz]

thanks for the response, very interesting. will keep you posted once i've sent it all.

[BigSam]

You are welcome mate. I would also encourage you not to spend any money seeking any legal guidance, advice or representation if your case is straightforward i.e. no gaps, all extensions were made in time and that you have no criminal record. Solicitors only seem to add to the processing time of straightforward applications. If your case is a little tricky then this is a different story.

Keep us posted and good luck