oladunni4real:
Thank you for creating this. So what happens next after ILR, do you apply for your citizenship immediately or are there further rules to that too.

newbie715:
Just a few things I didn't know before I started researching for my application that may be useful to other people.

180 days absence rule does not seem to apply to ILR SET (M). Check this link out

https://www.freemovement.org.uk/the-180-day-absence-rule-doesnt-apply-to-people-with-a-spouse-or-partner-visa/

I didn't try this as I didn't exceed the allowed absence but the information might be useful to someone.

At the time I applied, SET (M) was taking ages to process, a lot longer than other routes. I am not sure if that is normal or if it's due to the pandemic and backlog. Although, one can always pay for priority and have a much quicker turnaround. I didn't as I wasn't in a hurry so didn't see the need or justification to spend the additional fee.

As with FLR (M) you can get your employer to perform right to work checks after you put your application in or if you are switching jobs.

Remember that the date of application is your online submission date so all documents should ideally be dated prior to this date not the biometrics enrolment date. Don't forget the 28 day rule for your documents.

All the best.

newbie715:


After ILR, it's naturalisation/citizenship. I applied online in July and had my biometrics yesterday. If your ILR is SET(M), then you can apply for naturalisation immediately your ILR is approved. It requires a lot less documentation than ILR just that you need 2 referees.

newbie715:
Hi Everyone,
Having searched unsuccessfully for ILR thread, I decided to start one.
Timeline:

wallg123:


I don't think it's necessary to add my list of Pls just list them it’s necessary no vex …mine is coming up at the end January. I’ve already passed Life in the UK test.

The timeline is long oh. 5 months ?. I’ll be so restless…
I’m guessing you didn’t use lawyer ?
Also how much did it cost in total?…

newbie715:


Yes, my timeline really stretched out. Other applicants on other settlement routes even without priority were getting responses in 6 weeks, the long wait was annoying but I didn't sweat it, I changed jobs in the middle of the application, my new employers just sent the request form to check my immigration status and they got a response fairly quickly which was good.

I have never used a lawyer in any of the many applications I have made.

I paid £2389 + 19.20 biometric fees

I have included my document list:

Below are the documents I used
ILR (SET M):

Identification documents:
My passport data page
Spouse Passport data page
NARIC certificate for English Language
Degree Certificate
Marriage certificate
Children birth certificate

Proof of Co-habitation:
Gas ‎and Electricity bills
Letter addressed to me from HMRC
Bank Statement  
NHS appointment Letters 
Bank Letters 

Proof of Income:
I always use only my spouse's income
His 6 months bank statements (last one within 28 days)
His 6 months pay slips stamped and signed by HR(last one within 28 days)
Letter from his employer (within 28 days) confirming date of employment, full time/part time, salary and authenticity of pay slips

Accommodation:
Mortgage Statement‎
Council tax bill

Life in the UK Test

Note that there will be no IHS fee requirement.

newbie715:

I have never used a lawyer in any of the many applications I have made.

I paid £2389 + 19.20 biometric fees
I have included my document
Note that there will be no IHS fee requirement.

newbie715:


After ILR, it's naturalisation/citizenship. I applied online in July and had my biometrics yesterday. If your ILR is SET(M), then you can apply for naturalisation immediately your ILR is approved. It requires a lot less documentation than ILR just that you need 2 referees.

justwise:


I think that is after at least one year on ILR

abubarakat:
Thanks for creating this thread. I created one a while ago but it got deleted by the "admins".

Looking forward to my application in January. It's not any different from the FLR application with the exception of Life in the UK test. All the best to everyone.

newbie715:


Oh interesting, do you know why the thread you created was closed?

abubarakat:
Thanks for creating this thread. I created one a while ago but it got deleted by the "admins".

Looking forward to my application in January. It's not any different from the FLR application with the exception of Life in the UK test. All the best to everyone.

abubarakat:
If i recall correctly, I think the reason was that we already have the FLR thread which has information that can be used for ILR.

In all fairness, this is true to an extent. However, i still prefer a new thread to keep things more distinct.

Thank you for creating the thread and congratulations on your successful ILR application.

newbie715:


Thank you, just waiting on the citizenship application now. Hopefully I will hear by the end of the year.

newbie715:


After ILR, it's naturalisation/citizenship. I applied online in July and had my biometrics yesterday. If your ILR is SET(M), then you can apply for naturalisation immediately your ILR is approved. It requires a lot less documentation than ILR just that you need 2 referees.

Tayo1939:
Thanks you for this information. I thought it is passport that will be issued for naturalisation/citizenship?

Demoore:


Hi Abubarakat, you know I'm following you right after as I'm due to apply for my ILR in Feb next year. Have you managed to sort out your LIUK test yet?

Demoore:


Hi Abubarakat, you know I'm following you right after as I'm due to apply for my ILR in Feb next year. Have you managed to sort out your LIUK test yet?

abubarakat:
Happy to report that I have finally passed the test at the 3rd attempt (shame dey catch me but we move!).

TLDR: Study all the 5 chapters, memorise historic dates and events, British inventions and inventors, government and court systems, the patron saints etc. All the best to everyone.

newbie715:


Congratulations

newbie715:
Happy to update that my naturalisation application has been approved and I have now booked Citizenship ceremony for 1st week in January.

abubarakat:
Congratulations. The end is near in sight. You don commit hand for visa application fees.

How long did your naturalisation application take?

Planning to submit straight after ILR in January.

abubarakat:
Congratulations. The end is near in sight. You don commit hand for visa application fees.

How long did your naturalisation application take?

Planning to submit straight after ILR in January.

abubarakat:
Thanks for creating this thread. I created one a while ago but it got deleted by the "admins".

Looking forward to my application in January. It's not any different from the FLR application with the exception of Life in the UK test. All the best to everyone.

tushqueen:



Please what's FLR, SET (M). These abbreviations don't sound familiar to me

newbie715:


These are visa terminologies

FLR - Further Leave to Remain (the visa you obtain after your initial visa if you are on a settlement route)

SET - Settlement then (M) is a category of Settlement visa used by immediate relatives of a settled person in the UK.


Yes, thank you. So you mean the principal visa applicant gets settled first before the dependants can apply even if they moved to the UK together

I hope that clarifies