Difference between FLR(M) & SET(M)

[kiwiguy2004]

Can anyone tell me the difference between these two forms?

[Khurram]

Source : IND's Website

Use Form FLR(M) to apply for an extension of stay in the United Kingdom as the spouse (husband or wife) or unmarried partner of a person present and settled here.

Use this Form SET (M) if you wish to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom as the spouse (husband or wife) or unmarried partner of a person who is present and settled here.

[kiwiguy2004]

Thanks for the reply.

I had kind of figured that part out by myself.

It was more why would anyone want to apply for FLR rather than ILR??

[Khurram]

Well then its a hypothetical situation. Off the top of my head, lets assume Mr. A is married to Mrs. B. Mrs. B's immigration status is that of Mr. A's dependant, and Mr. A is on a Work Permit in the UK (without ILR). If Mr. A's Work Permit gets extended, Mrs. B will have to make the application using FLR(M) to have her visa extended. [Normally the validity of the dependant's visas is the same as that of the main applicant's]

Hope this helps.

Regards

[makkan00]

I know this is very old topic but my question is on same lines therefore thought to ask it here.

I am on Tier 1 (general) immigration status with my Mrs and daughter (born here) as my tier 1 dependents here.

My ILR is coming in 2013, however due to unfortunate circumtances, I have been involved in car accident. I have been told that I may be prosecuted in court for careless driving.

After discussing with solicitor, I have been told that I can get some fine and 3-9 points on my driving license.

Now if that happens, it will become 'unspent' conviction on my history and as we have to disclose it on ILR application, my ILR application will become unsuccessful.

Considering

http://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/Road_Traff ... enders_Act


I have to wait for 5 years from the conviction prooved in the court, in order to make ILR application successful.

Now putting all these consquences on my family, my questions are
1- When my second extension of Tier 1 general expires, will I be able to extend my Tier 1 extension?
2- What is best route for my family members? Should they stay as my dependents of Tier 1, or shall they apply for FLR? What is max length of FLR granted?

Looking forward to hear from you.

Many thanks.

[Greenie]

I know this is very old topic but my question is on same lines therefore thought to ask it here.

I am on Tier 1 (general) immigration status with my Mrs and daughter (born here) as my tier 1 dependents here.

My ILR is coming in 2013, however due to unfortunate circumtances, I have been involved in car accident. I have been told that I may be prosecuted in court for careless driving.

After discussing with solicitor, I have been told that I can get some fine and 3-9 points on my driving license.

Now if that happens, it will become 'unspent' conviction on my history and as we have to disclose it on ILR application, my ILR application will become unsuccessful.

Considering

http://www.lawontheweb.co.uk/Road_Traff ... enders_Act


I have to wait for 5 years from the conviction prooved in the court, in order to make ILR application successful.

Now putting all these consquences on my family, my questions are
1- When my second extension of Tier 1 general expires, will I be able to extend my Tier 1 extension?
2- What is best route for my family members? Should they stay as my dependents of Tier 1, or shall they apply for FLR? What is max length of FLR granted?

Looking forward to hear from you.

Many thanks.

i don't understand why you have posted in this very old thread which is not relevant to your query.

FLR(M) is the form for spouses of British citizens or persons settled in the UK. If you do not have ilr then this form is not applicable to your wife.

Your dependents are exactly that-your dependents-their status depends on yours so if you don't qualify for ilr as a PBS migrant then they won't qualify for ilr as your dependents. If you don't qualify for ilr then you will need to apply for further leave instead as will your family.

Obviously if you family qualify for ilr in another category e.g. 10 years long residence then this is a separate matter.

[makkan00]

Thanks Greenie.
It makes much more sense.
My tier 1 extension (for 2 years) is coming at the end of this year and Ilr is due next year.
If due to this conviction I cannot apply for Ilr, can I apply for further tier 1 extension ( when it expires) and keep doing it until my conviction becomes 'spent' and I can apply for Ilr?
Thanks.