Bourne007:
Not required for ILR.

Imagine paying 10 years NHS Surcharge

tosine:
Hi guys,

Is there a page for indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

Also, is life in the UK test required for indefinite leave to remain in the UK. I am asking because I will soon be applying for this. Thanks

evenda:
Hi all, need your suggestions/advice

also, because of the huge cost of applying for 3 children with hubby's flr m, we have decided to apply for just his. the children are still in nigeria.
is it possible for them to apply with him when applying for ILR instead? and what application will that be please? ilr or settle as a dependant.

because to us, application for them when he applies for Ilr will save us paying 2x for application (2.5yrs then ilr) and the huge health surchage fee.

advice please.
thanks

Aphrodite007:


Standing ovation for you. I like people with financial understanding. As far as the kids are safe in Nigeria, leave them there for now and bring them later. It doesnt matter when they want to apply. If the dad has ILR, and there’s a birth certificate showing that he is their dad, they can join anytime when you’re financially able to.

By His Grace, you both may even have the money to bring them even before the ILR. He is lucky to have a wife like you that understands priorities.

profemebee:
mehnn you just made my heart a bit calmer with your explanation.

Yes, council knew that initially there were 2 adults and a baby, and now 3 adults and a baby as we have sent an email already tonight.

We will follow up with a phone call tomorrow and hopefully someone picks up. I will provide feedback once i get from the council.

I thought council tax will increase with every adult added.

Also, regarding bank letters, i can just download and print out bank letters from my mobile banking apps.

thanks...

profemebee:
hi hi

Please did anyone who has gone thru FLR M extension use 2 different addresses (that means you moved apartments or houses) for the application?

How does that affect the 6 joint address mail correspondence / 12 separated address mail correspondence?

Can you use Water Bill from address A with joint names and Water Bill from address B with same joint names for 2 different years?

oxygyne:
Hi All,
Hope we are all keeping safe (and sane..lol)

Update on my extension (Standard):
Online application: 18/01/2021
Biometric Enrolment: 19/02/2021 (@ an enhanced centre, paid £71.98 for standard appointment+sms service)
Decision email and letter: 25/02/2021
Biometric card: Awaiting Card. Hopefully, it gets delivered within 7 days as stated in the Decision Letter.

Seems fast but guess they need to move fast to prevent clogging the wheels...We move on to ILR.

Great group we've got here, keep up the support!

Aphrodite007:
I didn’t even post mine. No vex.

Update on my extension (Standard):
Online application: 31/10/2020
Biometric Enrolment: 10/11/2020
Paid for no service because none was available. Uploaded all docs to UKVAS (sopra steria)
Decision email and letter: 10/02/2021
Biometric card: received in 15/02/2021.

Next stop. Life in UK test.

oxygyne:
Hi All,
Hope we are all keeping safe (and sane..lol)

Update on my extension (Standard):
Online application: 18/01/2021
Biometric Enrolment: 19/02/2021 (@ an enhanced centre, paid £71.98 for standard appointment+sms service)
Decision email and letter: 25/02/2021
Biometric card: Awaiting Card. Hopefully, it gets delivered within 7 days as stated in the Decision Letter.

Seems fast but guess they need to move fast to prevent clogging the wheels...We move on to ILR.

Great group we've got here, keep up the support!

profemebee:
Congrats....
wow thats so fast..
Please did you pay for super priority? is Standard now this fast
Can you please share the docs you used for your application?

Divine88:

Do you work with the NHS? If yes, they seem to treat priority workers faster. Congratulations, now you can rest.

Aphrodite007:
I didn’t even post mine. No vex.
Update on my extension (Standard):
Online application: 31/10/2020
Biometric Enrolment: 10/11/2020
Paid for no service because none was available. Uploaded all docs to UKVAS (sopra steria)
Decision email and letter: 10/02/2021
Biometric card: received in 15/02/2021.
Next stop. Life in UK test.

oxygyne:


Congrats @Aphrodite007.
So, looks like the Life in UK test can be taken at any point, doesn't expire right?

I will like to get it over with now before things get busy once the lockdown is lifted. So can I??

profemebee:
congrats.. ILR and citizenship next

Please what docs did you use?

Bourne007:
Used lifeintheuktestweb.co.uk/exams/ and was out within 10 minutes

Aphrodite007:


You went to show them that you’re more brit than them.

oxygyne:


Thanks.
No, did not pay for super-priority, it was standard.
I will prepare a document list and share but tbh I just followed the checklist generated after submitting my application.



Thanks. I do not work with the NHS. Maybe it is just faster for now.

profemebee:
Congrats once again....

Apologies for my wahala but the problem is that one doesn't get to see the checklist until submission of application.

Please did you screenshot or save it somehow? so we know when there are new requirements ahead of time.

Thanks.

Bourne007:
No offence but you keep asking this same questions over and over again. I took my time to even highlight all the checklists. It's the same from what everyone has said.

https://www.nairaland.com/3253552/applying-flr-after-initial-uk/17#89843293

Bourne007:
Used lifeintheuktestweb.co.uk/exams/ and was out within 10 minutes

profemebee:
i read every page but we know new requirements creep up every time.. either in cost, docs, etc
especially in these times.. apologies once again

oxygyne:


@Bourne007: you know how crazy and paranoid this process can make someone feel especially because things change and it is expensive to apply so you need to take all precautions not to talk of how disruptive it can be if denied or rejected.

@Profemebee: if I recall you should get a sneak preview of the required documents before the final submission. Please note that documents requested are subjective depending on the individual's personal and financial situation but to assist see below how I uploaded my documents on the Ukvcas website per category. I have used the exact heading on the Ukvcas website to help everyone.
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profemebee:
thanks for the document and the way it is arranged...YW
i noticed you used your own income for the financial requirement... i intend to do the same.. Cool
I was out for 57 days (work) after my initial entry to the uk, and will follow your method of writing a cover letter explaning... In my opinion, for Flr(m) the focus is on 2 - 2.5 years before your application. Most likely have 33 months (2.5 years + extra 3 months) on your BRP, which gives you 3 months to do all the shenanigans before settling in the UK. so you should still have the required 2.5 years initial + 2.5 years extension to give you the total of 5 years required for settlement
I went bk to naija to wrap up work and resign properly.. i hope i can tell Home Office that and they will understand oo..I am sure most of us did...lol
i also love how one doesn't send physical copies of documents anymore.. however, did you really scan all the pages of ur passport? even if its empty page? Yep, scan it all..it will cost you nothing

Aphrodite007:


I didn’t scan my passport and I didn’t write a cover letter- not saying that you shouldn’t; just saying that I didn’t.

Also, They will ask you the times you’ve been abroad, which you’ll type into the application form, then if they need to investigate it, they will ask the relevant government department.

Aphrodite007:

I didn’t scan my passport and I didn’t write a cover letter- not saying that you shouldn’t; just saying that I didn’t.
Also, They will ask you the times you’ve been abroad, which you’ll type into the application form, then if they need to investigate it, they will ask the relevant government department.

oxygyne:
Hi All,
Hope we are all keeping safe (and sane..lol)

Update on my extension (Standard):
Online application: 18/01/2021
Biometric Enrolment: 19/02/2021 (@ an enhanced centre, paid £71.98 for standard appointment+sms service)
Decision email and letter: 25/02/2021
Biometric card: Awaiting Card. Hopefully, it gets delivered within 7 days as stated in the Decision Letter.

Seems fast but guess they need to move fast to prevent clogging the wheels...We move on to ILR.
Great group we've got here, keep up the support!