ILR Online Visa Application | UK Spouse Visa 2023

[@WhatTheHe11isTHAT]

Thank you. I’m doing this for my wife and it annoys me the hoops we have to jump through while the government lets anyone else in if they’re on a boat, gives them money and a place to stay while they get a cash in hand job and disappear into the UK.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

I know, it really is unfair. It was much easier in the past and unfortunately was taken advantage of and now we are the ones suffering.

[@sidrasayedali9983]

​@@RuksanaAhmedwhich english test requires life in the uk or not ?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

You don’t need the life in the uk test to complete an English test.

[@sidrasayedali9983]

​@@RuksanaAhmed I need to do life in the uk test before apply indefinite ilr it's TRUE

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Yes, you must do life in the uk test before your ILR application.

[@aawmcs]

Thank you uploading ILR video, have been waiting for it for a while and was currently doing the application now. I completed FLR using your video and it was great.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww, glad to hear it was up in time 😁.

[@ahemaaeffuah7113]

What is the name of the form for theb10 year route ILR?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

I’m not sure unfortunately as we did not apply for the 10 year route

[@fjollatopalli922]

Thanks for this helpful video! Looking forward to your video about the supporting documents. :)

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Thanks for watching!

[@floydwain]

Hello Ruksana, As always, such an informative video. Thank you so much for sharing your steps with us, we followed them the previous times and were successful. Your video came at the perfect time for us again and we can’t thank you enough!

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww amazing! Glad to hear it's up in time ☺️.

[@neavenseven7813]

Great video as always, really appreciate the help. Looking forward to the next video, thanks again.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Thank you, glad you like ☺️

[@sanyaiftikhar2120]

Been waiting for this video! I did my husband’s application from your videos - really helpful! x

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww so glad it was uploaded on time for you ☺️

[@InaiyahsMuminLondon]

Hi Ruksana I just want to say a big thank you for this videos, I just submitted my ILR application today after watching this video will watch rest of your videos for uploading documents and stuff . Thank you again xx

[@siditamyselimi3252]

Hi .can I ask u if u had any section to add the BRP details please?I am doing my application but there isn't any BRP questions

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, it is all in the video so please give that a watch. I think this questions has been removed from the application since we did ours because a lot of people have asked me about this recently. As long as you answer all the questions on your form, you should be fine.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww, best of luck with your application. Please note the upload documents website has changed but it is in categories similar to how we did it in the video.

[@harpritkaur7730]

Thanks...so much for this video.... I have followed your video since 2022 to get my further leave to remain, which I got in 8 weeks. And this time I applied for ilr and got in 7 weeks after my biometric... Thanks a lot...

[@EM-io1yh]

Hi, my bf applied recently for ILR went for biometrics in beginning of Nov 2024 and they said it can take 😢 up to 6 months which is insane! So maybe if you got it in 7 weeks there is a hope.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww that is great to hear!! Congratulations 🎉🎉, I am really happy to hear you have found my videos helpful 😁😁

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Yes, it is different for everyone. Some hear back within days/weeks and for others it can be months.

[@InaiyahsMuminLondon]

Just wanted to suggest you if you could make a video about the cover letter , what to write exactly Thanks xx

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, yes I may make a video on this. I wrote separate cover letters for my husband as the applicant and myself as the sponsor. But there is no reason why you can't do it all in one. In my one, I wrote about how we met, where we got married. How I was supporting my husband for the financial requirements, what I was providing as evidence (employment letter, p60, wage slips, bank statements). Where we were living and who owned the property, again what I was providing (title deeds, mortgage letter, bills, council tax, environmental report if needed). I also wrote about our plans for the future as a family. In my husband's letter again I wrote about how we met and where we married. I wrote about him taking his English test and what proof he was providing for that. His plans now that he is in the UK, continue practicing his English, finding a job, saving for us to by a house and build a life here, etc.

[@gurdittasingh1558]

Hi. Ruksana. Thanks for your time and effort, much appreciated.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@fizarahman9017]

Hi, what reasons can you give for husband not having any social ties back home? We are stuck on this question. Thanks x

[@fizarahman9017]

Social networks/cultural ties *

[@robertocurrlos7470]

It says in the video. You can say they do not have contact with those people anymore😊

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, apologies for the late reply. You have probably completed your application now but I can see someone has answered your question already (thank you). But yes, I just mentioned that my husband has been in the UK for so long now that he no longer has any social ties in Bangladesh anymore.

[@rain____fx]

THIS WAS MOST AWAITED VIDEO FOR ME EVERYTHING WAS EXPLAINED NICELY AND CLEARLY THANKS RUKSANA ONCE AGAIN

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww, so glad it's lived up to expectations ☺️.

[@SoniaAdeel-o9j]

Thank you so much I have been waiting for this and your video came just in time. Its given me so much relief as my situation is pretty much the same as yours. Thank you for all your effort in creating this 😊

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww that’s great to hear it was up in time for your application 😁

[@vanessaigho6730]

Hi Ruksana, thank you for all of your visa videos, they are so helpful. How long did it take you to receive a decision from the home office after submitting your ILR application?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, it took the full 8 weeks for us. Though some do hear within days/weeks and others don't hear anything for months. There is no set time frame unfortunately.

[@Wiserthanyou22]

Great video.Thank you Ruksana

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Thanks!

[@floydwain]

Hello, My wife and I are slightly confused as to when we actually need to apply. How did you guys count the time? My wife first arrived in the UK on the 23/09/18 so it has now been 5 years. However, the letter says we need to apply 28 days before the visa expires, so do we go by the date on the last issued letter (meaning counting 30 months from the date of issue)? The actual brp expires on 29/12/23 which it’s just confusing. Her last grant letter was issued on the 1/6/21.So from what I understand, counting 30 months from this date the visa expires on November 30th 2023? Should we then apply on the 3rd November? So sorry for the long question, we’re just confused. Many thanks!!!

[@maggieg6399]

I got the same question im confused,😅

[@sidraghazanfar5398]

You apply 28 days before your BRP card expires so if it expires 29/12/23 28 days before that you can apply

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hey, you should apply within 28 days of the brp card expiring. So the earliest you should apply is 28 days before and the latest is the day of expiry. However, you can apply once you have reached the 5 year mark but I always say best to stick with the 28 days in case of any issues.

[@aas8226]

Thanks for the video. Did you pay for NHS for the ILR?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Nope, there is no IHS fees for the ILR application.

[@Paul-cr6xb]

Hello we have followed your two spouse visa applications and now we begin our ilr journey. Do you have to do B1 English test and life in the uk test

[@robertocurrlos7470]

Yh both. It asks for them in the video😊

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi yes, for the ILR the applicant will need to complete the Life in the UK test and have a minimum of IELTS B1

[@enlighten274]

Thankyou so much for doing these videos.they really helped when I did my husbands extension and now did his ILR . So helpful with the application you show. I'm glad now ILR done and we can relax as it was one of those things always looming over head as "still got to do". Wish everyone all the best with their applications.❤

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww so glad to hear it’s over for you too!! It really is a headache for something pending. It’s not all over yet though the citizenship is just the same lol. I don’t think I’ll be able to finally relax until my husband gets his passport and nvr completed!

[@enlighten274]

​​@@RuksanaAhmedyes I read up and was not aware that my hubby can apply for citizenship straight after ILR as married to myself a British citizen. In regards to ILR do they get their biometrics in the form of online now or is it as before? As I know there may be online only from December 2024

[@FaizaIbrahim-qi1sz]

Thank you so much for these videos I wanted to say my husband is the same route as ur husband by watching your video it saved us going to solicitor ❤

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww thanks for watching them!! I am so glad to hear that have helped you both with your husband’s application 😁

[@dcbleaz]

Thank you for taking your time to actually make this kind of videos! It helped me so much on my last application 😁

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww, glad to hear it. Thanks for watching ☺️.

[@manuelaoliveira878]

Hello, congratulations on your video, I would like to ask a question if possible, if the visa will expire in December, do you know if it is possible to apply now?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, it is too early to apply now as you have not been in the country for 5 years. If you apply too early you may risk having to wait another 2.5 years or maybe even put on the 10 year route. You can apply as soon as it has been 5 years since you entered the country. I am assuming that will be Sept for you.

[@skeptamoremoneypaper4490]

Thank you, you have helped me you are amazing person 😊

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww that’s so nice to hear 😁😁!! I’m glad to have helped 💕

[@IbnSaifi]

thank you!! I'll be doing this next year

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Uploaded in plenty of time 😂.

[@adiltradess]

one of the Requirement applying for ILR is you have lived in the UK for 5 continuous years with a visa My wife has been in UK since Jan 2019 but has spent 5 months in Pakistan too when she went to visit on two occasions. does that mean we need to make that time back? The Bio metric Residence permit expires on 20/05/2024. would you know the earliest we can apply?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, I don’t think the same rules apply for those on a spouse visa. As long as it hasn’t been 6 months in a row I think she’s alright but you might want to double check this with a solicitor. You can normally apply 3 months before expiry but with all that time away I would recommend you wait until 28 days before at the earliest because you don’t want it to risk it going again the ILR application. I would double check all this with a solicitor though as they would be able to advise better. Hope you find the answers you need, best of luck!

[@reyacastle6456]

I have used your videos as a rough guide to the process for both of my spouse visas, so helpful! I will be using this one as well. I think you guys are maybe a year ahead of me in the process. How far ahead of his BRP expiring did you submit the application?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, glad to hear my other videos have helped and hopefully this one will help also. You should apply within 28 days of the brp card expiring. So the earliest you should apply is 28 days before and the latest is the day of expiry. However, you can apply once you have reached the 5 year mark (which would be in 30 months of receiving the visa) but I always say best to stick with the 28 days in case of any issues.

[@maggieg6399]

@@RuksanaAhmed can i start preparing and filling the form in advance and than submitting 28 days the expiry date?!

[@reyacastle6456]

@@RuksanaAhmed thank you so much for the advice :)

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, yes you can start sooner. I think I started about a month before but honestly, it is not needed. You can easily do it in a day or 2. Just remember you’ll have to log in at least once a week or it will block you account.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

No worries 😊

[@FabulousFamily68]

Thank you again I followed since 4 years Been waiting for this video! I will apply my wife visa soon application from your videos - really helpful thank you again ❤🤲🤲🤲

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww thank you for staying with me all these years!! So glad you’ve found my videos helpful ☺️

[@MajaJeremic]

Thank you once more, Ruksana. You are fantastic!

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww, thank you! Glad you liked it ☺️

[@carrasaysmile9291]

Hi Ruksana, Thank you so much, I've been following your immigration videos, and it really helps me a lot to follow along the way. This is definitely a great guide like us still under immigration, well done and looking forward for the next videos...Godbless and thank you much well appreciated ❤

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww thank you for your kind message 😊

[@mervynchristian6931]

Hi, Just got a question. Do you have to do the life in the UK test before you apply for your ILR? How do you go about doing that?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, yes. You will need to complete the life in the uk test before ILR. You can book the test online and there are also practice tests online to help you pass. I’d say to do it a few months before the visa expiry just in case you fail, you still have a few months to try again.

[@mervynchristian6931]

Thank you

[@paddy1382]

​@mervynchristian6931 hi, how was your test? Any advices please

[@juleka_]

Thank you for this video. I appreciate it so much as your videos help me

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww, thanks! Glad you find them helpful!

[@xnom0201]

Very informative, thank you!

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Glad you like it ☺️

[@alyotipeople7055]

❤ don't delete this now please

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Haha, there's no need for me to delete this one, I've checked it a million times.

[@Criticodoscriticos]

Good evening. Regarding the spouse visa extension, can you tell me if printed barclays statements from the banking app are acceptable? Thank you.

[@LuciaFord]

Try to download a pdf version that has all your details as name, address and bank details …

[@Criticodoscriticos]

@LuciaFord yeah, this is the only version I have. Hopefully it will be fine. Need to apply next week ! I thought it had to be Stamped by the bank. Hopefully not

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, apologies for the late reply. Hope everything was alright in the end.

[@sairahussain721]

Hi, super useful video! Just a quick question, do you apply for ILR 28 days before expiry of BRP or once you meet being in the UK for 5 years? My husband was granted his initial spouse visa 18th July 2019 and his spouse visa extension expires November 15th 2024. Given that he would’ve met 5 years this year JULY can he apply or do we wait 28 days before expiry? Thank you in advance ♥️

[@LyeebaRuksanne]

Hey I have same question what did u end up doing

[@LyeebaRuksanne]

Also how much is the financial requirement was it 18.600

[@sairahussain721]

@@LyeebaRuksanne I’ve seen other comments where she has advised to be safe and do it 28 days before BRP expires due to some people having issues when they do it earlier

[@sairahussain721]

@@LyeebaRuksanne it’s £29000 for ILR

[@LyeebaRuksanne]

@sairahussain721 That's interesting you say that beacsue I spoke 2 solicitors and they r saying because we r still in old system our requirements 18.600 still. So am confused so was wondering how much it was 4 other people that have put there's through within the last couple of months

[@tanveerbatool9374]

Hi Rukhsana I can find the words to thank you. With the help of your videos my husband got his visa back in 2021. Now we have to apply for extension. In your extension video you mentioned that you and your husband wrote letters with the application. Could you please tell me what did your husband as an applicant write in the letter Thanks

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, thank you so much! I have replied to another post of yours ☺️

[@adiltradess]

Hey there are two options for B1 on trinity college website GESE Grade 5 B1 and ISE I B1. Which one do we we need for ILR

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, I'm pretty sure it is the GESE grade 5 one but please double check, you might be able to call them to confirm.

[@ZeryeTesfaye]

Hi four months ago I watched your video about The ILR and applied and I got my ilr visa today, thank you

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Wow, that took a while but I am so glad that you got it in the end 😁. Congratulatios 🎉🎉🎉

[@joannatuazon3639]

Hi, how long did you wait until you got the decision?

[@ZeryeTesfaye]

@@joannatuazon3639 my appointment with UKVICAS was on April 9 and I received confirmation email on July 30, thank you

[@ZeryeTesfaye]

@@joannatuazon3639 Hi , it takes 4 months from April 9 to July 30 , thanks

[@JustMeVanessa]

Very helpful, thanks a lot. I saw that you responded to a question that I was thinking of. You are truly amazing!!! 😊

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Thank you! Hehe, glad you found the answer you were looking for 😁

[@jackeysunuwar1250]

Thank you so much for the Videos. Appreciate for your help sis !!!

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww thanks for watching! I am glad you like them ☺️

[@MM-kq8gc]

Amazing video- your videos have been a blessing on the last 2 visas and now this one :) Looking at the comments there seems to be a consensus that one can submit the ILR application 28 days before expiry of FLM BRP? Somehow my wife's BRP expires at the 5 years and 2 months and the e-visa is even later- I take this means she could apply for ILR at the 5 year mark also?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, technically yes. She can apply as soon as she gets to 5 years in the UK since date of arrival. I always say to wait until 28 days before brp card expiring to be on the safe side in case people take large holidays/apply too early each time and not reaching 5 years and then needing to apply for another extension

[@nivedita1234]

Hi ruksana my spouse extension visa expires next month, when should I be applying for my ILR. Also when should I do the exam for Life in the UK test??

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, apologies for the late reply. I am assuming you don't need my help anymore but I usually recommend applications are submitted from 28days before BRP card expiry day up until the day of expiry. With life in the UK, I always recommend taking one around 4 months before just in case you fail, you have time to resit it before the application is due.

[@LuciaFord]

Thank you! I’m applying for settlement now and your videos helped throughout my visa process! Can’t understand why we can’t apply for citizenship alongside the settlement application….

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww, glad to hear you've been using them to help make your application. They like to complicate things for us 😅. I've not had much time to look into citizenship yet tbh. I have heard different thing. Some saying you can apply straight after receiving ILR but others saying it's after 1 year.

[@LuciaFord]

@@RuksanaAhmedfor family visa as a partner we can apply as soon as we get the settlement. For others they need to wait 1 year.

[@chami19841]

you dont need to wait 12 months to apply for citizenship. If you are married to a BRITISH CITIZEN

[@anwarrahman3915]

Your visa videos are very helpful thanks. When are you going to upload next video on ILR please about fees etc

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Soon. I try my best to fit video in around full time work and a toddler. Unfortunately I can’t dedicate as much time to videos as I used to. I edit when I can. I’ve currently started editing the next video but I’m working 6 out of 7 days this week so it’s unlikely to be up in the coming week. Tbh, the extension visa videos are very similar. I go through the fees and booking the appointment at the end of the extension visa application which is exactly the same still.

[@ZohaibMalik-g1d]

Very helpful video, thank you. What if the landlord does not have mortgage payments because it’s a freehold house?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

If you have a landlord, you would be renting so you would need to provide a tenancy agreement.

[@harminderarora4152]

Hi dear , hope you had great new year , happy new year , just want to check I am applying for my ilr in this month , can you pls confirm which type of 6 documents we can use as address proof , and can we use broadband bill and phone bill separately , thanks in advance

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, there is no limit as to what letters you can use for the ILR application. Yes definitely, I would use those as 2 separate documents to increase the amount of letters you have. WE uploaded things from HMRC, NHS, DVLA, bank statements, letters from the bank, old P60's, mobile phone bills, old council tax bills, any employment letters, DBS checks, driving licenses, etc.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Just remember bank statements and council tax bills are fine for ILR but they cannot be used as proof of residence for British citizenship. Just check the small print on the ILR application to check that is still the case as things can change.

[@harminderarora4152]

Thanks dear you are superb , I am just doing ILR application, hopefully you will upload British citizenship video later on , than I will follow that video . Just a quick question, can we use quarterly one document as proof of address so overall for a year we need 4 document

[@zahidrahman1478]

Hi Ruksana, I was wondering if you can help me with the employment section of the application. I am stuck I don't know what documents to provide for my self employment job. I have been self employment the last 2 yrs and I recently got into employment 4 months ago because I can't provide 6 months employment payslips, I will have to show my self employment job aswel but on the online application it's so confusing what proof of documents they are asking for my self employment job. Any advice right now will be very helpful.

[@zahidrahman1478]

Documents I need to provide to prove my income from self employment. This is apparently mandatory requirement. One of the following; 1.Annual audited accounts for the last financial year 2. If not required to produce annual audited accounts, unaudited accounts for the last full financial year and an accountant's certificate of confirmation, from an accountant who is a member of a UK Recognised Supervisory Body (as defined in the Companies Act 2006) or is a member of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) 3. A certificate of VAT registration and the VAT return for the last full financial year (a copy or a print out) confirming the VAT registration number, if turnover is in excess of £79,000 or was in excess of the threshold which applied during the last full financial year 4. Evidence to show appropriate planning permission or local planning authority consent is held to operate the type or class of business at the trading address (where this is a local authority requirement) I do not know what theses things are they are asking me to provide. Any advice on this will be very helpful.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, I really wish I could help but I don’t know much when it comes to self employment. I know that my husband does a self assessment for his and gets a tax return/tax certificate and I assume that is the sort of documents you would provide but I would definitely speak to a solicitor to make sure. Best of luck! Sorry I couldn’t be much help on this one.

[@zohebidris2167]

Can you use b1 from previous leave to remain or do you need to take again?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Yes you can use the same one, no need to do it again.

[@zuah04881]

Hello Ruksana, Prior to apply for ILR , Do my partner need to take any exams ? e.g life in uk test , level B1 ?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi yes, both of those are needed for the ILR

[@eklimrahman7327]

Thanks for the video, can I also apply for citizenship at the same time?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, I don’t think you’ll be able to apply for citizenship without receiving the ILR first just in case the ILR gets rejected. But once you have it, you can apply for citizen asap.

[@eklimrahman7327]

@@RuksanaAhmed thanks

[@vee6029]

Hi Ruksana, thanks so much for posting this video. Did you guys apply 28 days before the Brp expiry date? It’s confusing the grant letter doesn’t say when the visa expires, just says it’s valid for 30 months. And when I count the date on the brp expiry date doesn’t match up. The brp shows there is more time.

[@abdalahmostafa8019]

Count 5 years from the day arrived uk and apply during the last 28 days from the 5 years ignore the Brp

[@vee6029]

@@abdalahmostafa8019 that makes sense, thank you so much!

[@amanshuker106]

Thanks for rising this question , I hope Ruksana answers as well . Thanks

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hey, you should apply within 28 days of the brp card expiring. So the earliest you should apply is 28 days before and the latest is the day of expiry. However, you can apply once you have reached the 5 year mark (which would be in 30 months of receiving the visa) but I always say best to stick with the 28 days in case of any issues.

[@vee6029]

@@RuksanaAhmed thanks for replying, you’ve been of so much help! Also, am I allowed to work whilst I wait on the decision?

[@ajab2330nbn]

Brilliant, thank you, but there is no Biometric section on the Set(M) ILR application form.

[@RYaya01]

And it doesn’t have question about academic certificate too

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, it may have changed since we did our application but as long as you answer all of the questions it should be ok.

[@t0008624]

@RuksanaAhmed Salams. Did you apply for ILR Set M up to 28 days before the 5 years in the UK or after 5 years ? Also the other question I had was did you use Priority service at all and if you did what time did you check for Priority service ?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, I applied within 28 days of the BRP card expiry but yes you can when it's been 5 years. I am not sure if it can be 28 days before, I would have done it after. Just to make sure it cannot be rejected. I did not use a priority service but apparently it comes available in the early hours of the morning, around 12/1am.

[@sanjayreddy2662]

We submitted our ILR and supporting documents a while ago before your upload as we were getting close to BRP expiry and didn't know when your upload would be up. Finally had appointment for super priority this morning. Biometrics done this morning and ILR ACCEPTANCE came through today 1 hr back. Thanks for your kind support, help and patience over the years. ❤

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Oh wow, that’s amazing news 😁😁😁!! A huge congratulations to you both 🎉🎉🎉!! Tbh, a lot of it is the same as the extension application. Btw, how did you apply for super priority? I never saw it as an option.

[@sanjayreddy2662]

@@RuksanaAhmed yes a lot of is same. I found it much easier than initial visa and extension. Also I don't know if you had change but ukvcas uploading portal has changed. E.g. no life events section etc Super priority appts appear at 1am on booking site. On the day we submitted online application we waited till 1am and slots came up. We didn't want to wait 6 months. We have got so used to you over last few years that we hope you do a citizenship video one day!

[@shukrimohamed7798]

How long it takes to come???

[@shukrimohamed7798]

@@sanjayreddy2662how long it take to come?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Yeah it’s very similar to the extension application. We did have life events on ours. The only change I noticed was that you didn’t have to go back in 2 days before the biometrics appointment to press submit. To submit the documents and also the Mandatory Documents only had proof of application in it. The proof of ID is along with the Other Documents. Ah right. I never I never knew that always wondered how people applied for priority. I’m assuming you have to pay quite a lot for it. We didn’t mind waiting, it’s the same once they’re head whether they have a decision or not but I guess it does make things harder when it comes to your job asking for a valid visa, applying for a mortgage etc.

[@RahiRahi-p7k]

Hello thanks a lot for your videos its help me a lot but I have one question the time spend outside of the UK in this question we need to enter all holidays in these 5 years or just holidays which is in last 2.5 years after FLR application.beacuse I have been on holidays 3 times in this 5 years and 1 time after this FLR application it would be much appreciated if you reply on that thanks a lot

[@RuksanaAhmed]

It says since you started living in the UK but you only need to mention anything that was longer than 2 weeks.

[@nirmaislam5242]

Hiiii, please can you remind me when exactly do we need to start applying for ILR, I don’t know which video you mentioned about certain weeks rather than it being expiry of brp card. Thank you

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, you can apply when it’s been exactly 5 years since the applicant first entered the UK which is about 3 months before the brp card expires. If the applicant has been away at any point during there time here though, I would wait to apply until 28 days before the BRP card expires

[@nirmaislam5242]

@@RuksanaAhmed thank you, my husband has been away but only a few days at a time or the most 10 days at one time, is it still okay to apply 3 months before BRP expiry ?

[@sabihapatel331]

Thanks for this video will be very helpful when I will be doing my application. How long did it take you to get decision from home office for the application ?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

It is different for everyone. Some hear back within days/weeks and for others it can be months.

[@sikandarbaig8445]

Hi Ruksana, I am doing my ILR application, I have been employed since living in the UK (last 5 years) but recently in July this year I opened 2 companies to do side business. as the companies are new I do not have any tax return or anything except company opening letters. there is a section in finance which says that if you are a director of a limited company based in the UK you have to provide certain docs which I dont have. does this thing applies to me since I am sorting all finance requirements through my full time employment? Your early reply will be highly appreciated. Thanks

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, I am really sorry that I’ve not got back to you sooner but unfortunately I would not be able to help on this matter anyway. Please speak to an immigration solicitor regarding this.

[@nasrin1995100]

Thank you so very much. Was looking forward to this. Jazakallah Khairan 😊 Do we need to upload on the ukvcas platform like we did for the previous visa

[@RuksanaAhmed]

You’re welcome! Yes documents need to be uploaded onto the ukvcas website ☺️

[@Azamkhan00001]

Salaam Ruksana,Fantastic videos.Really helpful and in great details. I have a quick question, Does the applicant and sponsor need to scan every page of the current and previous passports. Many thanks and God bless.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, yes it states all pages. We uploaded my husband’s old and current passport and just my current one.

[@AbdulQuddus261]

Hi. Thank you so much. I have a question about holidays. As i am spending my annual paid leaves in my home country e.g. going twice a year for three three weeks. Does it matter or affect my 5 year IRL route? Thank you so much in advance for your clarification.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, twice a year for 3 weeks is less than 90 days in at once so that should be fine. Just make sure you wait to apply until 28 days before your brp expires and there shouldn't be any issues.

[@AbdulQuddus261]

@@RuksanaAhmed thank you so much

[@liliezz6365]

Hi Rukhsana, hope you're well. I was just wondering if you've received a reply back for ILR? It's been a while. Thanks

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, yes we heard back 8 weeks after application ☺️

[@orr2976]

Thank you for the upload. - Do I really need to write a letter stating that I have permission to live in my husband's house and have him sign it? - Can I begin an application three months before my BRP card expires to allow ample time for completing the form and uploading all necessary documents, then submit it 28 days before the BRP card's expiration date? - I have two old passports, do I need to upload both? - Is it possible to make a payment using two bank cards, or can payment only be made once?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

- No probably not but I wanted to do it anyway cuz I wanted to cover my back and didn’t want anything to come back. - yes you can but it really isn’t necessary. You can do the application in a day. Doing it too early risks the application being deleted cuz you may have logged in for a while. Just do it in the month you want to submit it, it’s more than enough time. - I would only upload the one that you had when you entered through uk. If that is your current one then 1 old passport is fine. - Payment can only be made once so transfer anything you need to into one account first and then use that card.

[@jmtacleon6299]

Hi Ruksana, can I ask if what is the earliest time frame to apply for ILR. can you please give an example thanks.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

You can apply once the applicant has had the extension visa for 30 months. However I always say apply 28 days before the brp card expires and you have right up to the day of expiry to submit the online application

[@navyounis9887]

Hi just to ask my wife has used the b1 test for extension in august 2021 and is now wanting to use it for ILR, it has been over 2 years can she use it agin again

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, yes she can use it again for ILR even though it has been over 2 years. That is what we did and my husbands ILR application was successful.

[@mariyariya3836]

Hi there can you help me as im NOT able to able work after my accident last year , what will be the desscision of nhs ? IS there is any possibilty for this pls let me know? Waiting for your reply.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, apologies for the late reply. Please seek help from an immigration solicitor regarding your situation as it is quite different to ours. Sorry I cannot help.

[@harminderarora4152]

Hi dear sis , hope you and family is good , I just have another quick question , do we need 6 letters for each year in last 2.5 years I mean for 2 years it will be total 12 letter or we need all together 6 letters for 2.5 years Many thanks in advance

[@313-v8b]

Hi, I have followed your steps for the extension visa and now I am for ILR so thank you for the help. 1 question, can I apply a day before the biometric card expires? I did this for the visa extension and everything went well so just want to confirm this is also the case for ILR

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, yes that is fine

[@aimanamjad9163]

Hi ruksana 😊 Thank you for the videos they r very helpful. Ca u tell me how early do i have to apply before my BRP expiry date?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, thanks for watching. You can apply 3 months before expiry but it is recommended waiting until 28 days before which is what I always say.

[@mahmudurrahman9052]

Hi Ruksana, just to clarify when you say 28 days , is it within 28 days before the visa expires. Thanks

[@Aarthipradeepa]

Hi sister My visa about expire next year June when is the right time to apply for ILR

[@RuksanaAhmed]

You can apply 3 months before expiry but I always recommend 28 days before just to be on the safe side, especially if you e been out of the country at any time

[@Impunity0]

Hi Ruksana, can you please tell me if I could use the B1 life skills certificate that was done in 2021 for the extension for the ILR visa application?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, yes you can. That is what we did ☺️

[@Ye44852]

Hi, thanks for making the video. I would like to ask does the 5 year start from the visa issued date or the date of entry in UK? Thank you

[@RuksanaAhmed]

The date of entry into the UK

[@Rengip]

Hi Ruksana, Thanks for the video! I have a query-I'm currently on a Skilled Worker Dependent visa, and I noticed the video focuses on applying for ILR as a partner (family visa). However, I've also seen an option to apply as a partner (dependent on a work visa). Could you explain the difference between these two options and which one would be applicable in my case?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, I think it is best your speak to UKVI or an immigration solicitor to confirm but a family visa is related to a spouse/partner of a British citizen/permanent residence and a partner dependent on a work visa is if you had a partner you (someone on a work visa already) wanted to apply for their spouse/partner/children. I think as you are on a skilled worker visa, the second option will be more suited to your situation.

[@HOLDONFORDEARLIFE]

Hi I hope you will reply to this. When do you send the mandatory documents? Is it after you pay the fee? I can't find any option as where to send the mandatory documents. Thanks

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, the ILR application is pretty much exactly the same as the FLR one that I uploaded. The documents need to be uploaded onto the UKVCAS website. Just like in FLR. I have a video on this coming this weekend

[@mohammadneshat6195]

Hello, thank you for your help in filling out the form, can you help me how to get time after filling out the form and what to do after the ilr answer comes?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, sorry I don’t understand what you mean about getting time? If ILR is successful, a new brp card will come through the post. If not then you will be able to appeal or apply again.

[@bushranoreen1356]

Thank you sooo muchhh ❤ I was waiting for this video for a long time … u are an angel 😊

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hehe, glad you like it!

[@deepikakataria5132]

Hi Ruksana please can you advise, i am on 10 years route but meet all requirements for ilr after 5 years can i apply for ILR?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, sorry you might want to check that with a solicitor because I don’t know how you make the switch from 10 years to 5 years.

[@cristinadias6043]

Looking forward to seeing the part 2

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Will be up soon!

[@madangurung2721]

Hi ruksana thank you so much for the video ❤

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww no worries, thank you so much ☺️

[@sunilkherade]

@@RuksanaAhmed Please help me for I have already ILR

[@nirmaislam5242]

Hello, in the IRL application after asking about the life in the uk test it’s now asking “do you have a previous visa, entry clearance or leave to remain where you had to prove your knowledge of English?” I have no idea what the answer is as my husband was on the same as yours on further leave to remain

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Then yes he did. He would have had to prove his English for entry clearance and further leave to remain (first and extension visas)

[@sbegum9135]

Hey, great video but One question when submitting the application. Why does the super priority service not show up?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hey, I am not sure how people apply for priority. I have never seen it show up before 🤷‍♀️

[@ayeshahussain208]

hi rukhsana, your videos are so helpful. im applying for my ILR in a few months. my degree was taught in english, do i need to take an english test as well? thanks

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, it reall does depend on which country you did your degree. Degrees from most English speaking countries are acceptable and you just need to get a UK NARIC (not are exactly what this is and how you get one). This means you will not need to take the IELTS tests. If it is a degree taught in English from a non-English speaking country, you will need to take the IELTS test.

[@kaanb9783]

Thank you so much it helps a lot

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@MM-kq8gc]

p.s. Can my wife start filling in her application and submit it later(when she meets the ILR eligibility timeframe)?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Yes definitely. She can start it and then save it so she can go back and edit it as and when she needs. Just don’t complete the declaration and payments sections until she is ready to submit it

[@MM-kq8gc]

@@RuksanaAhmed thank you for all your great responses- its now time for us to gear up and do the application :)

[@juleka_]

Hi. Hope you are well? I want to know after submitting the ilr application for my husband, can my husband get all the documents ready first and then book biometric appointment? And how late can my husband book the biometric appointment after submitting the ilr application?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, your husband will need to have his biometrics appointment within 2 months of application. You will have collected most of your documents by the time your submit the application but I would recommend you book the appointment but book it for 2/3 weeks so you have enough time to put your documents together and upload them. Hope that makes sense.

[@enlighten274]

What's the minimum salary requirnent for individual.? And if we don't meet it can we use combined income?? Anyone know what changes to this will be in April 2024?

[@LuciaFord]

Income combine now is £18,600 and from April will be £38,700 combined.

[@enlighten274]

@@LuciaFord thankyou so much for the update.my husband visa extension runs out June 2024.but he is eligible for IRL from February.is it wise to apply in march before the increase of the income requirement? He has not been out of country and has been here full 5 years in February 2024

[@LuciaFord]

@@enlighten274I would apply in February after he completes 5 years

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, it is currently £18,600 but apparently it will increase to £29,000 in spring and then go up again to £34,500 later this year. The good news for those who already started the process or start before the change will still need to show £18,600. It's only those starting brand new applications after the change that will be affected. I really feel for anyone who is planning on marrying back home these days.

[@sairahussain721]

Hi, hope you’re okay. The documents submitted do they need to be dated before you submit your application, for example for bank statements is it 6months prior to date of application or can the date be up until the day of BRP? x

[@RuksanaAhmed]

I've always interpreted it as before the date of application so that is what I have done and would recommend.

[@eattreatlkhaoaurkhilao]

Thank you so much for such useful videos... just one quick question if an application for ILR is made under 5 year route then why address proof is only required for 2.5 years it was bit confusing and thought to ask you..... but apart from it really liked the video and appreciate your efforts 😊

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, that's all it asks for in the application lol. I think it's because you already provided previous 2.5 years in the last application so the 2 combined make up 5 years so no need t provide them again.

[@mondherdamak9364]

Hi Ruksana Ahmed, please, I'd like to ask you if fingerprint and biometric photo included in the app form or if i have to make it separately after finishing th ILR app form ? And another question please i have a same type of ILR as you have but my BRP card last 11 days , so do i still have enough time for applying ILR ? Many thanks !

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, I’m really sorry for the late reply and I hope you were able to apply for your ILR on time. I didn’t quite understand what you said but I’m guessing you only had 11 days left before it expired. You can apply up to the day of expiry so you could still do it in time. You need to book an appointment to have your fingerprints and biometric photo taken. The online form will direct you to the ukvcas website after you have completed and paid for the application. You will be able to book an appointment on that website.

[@mondherdamak9364]

@RuksanaAhmed that's alright! Thank you very much, Ruksana, for your response , I already submitted my app form, and I paid the fees and I uploaded my all documentations , and today I'm going for a UKVCAS appointment to have biometric photos and fingerprints.

[@قناةلتفسيرالاحلام1]

How much did you pay ???? 😊​@mondherdamak9364

[@mrsaj7228]

Amazing- allah reward u for u this ameen ❤

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Ameen! Thank you so much for your duas

[@projectprojection9650]

Thanks so much for the videos. Been such a help through our journey. Will be doing the ILR application soon and reading conflicting information… Is the 5 year minus 28 day period calculated from the first Visa/BRP issued date or the date landed?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, so you can make the application as soon as the applicant has been in the UK for 5 years. You only need to wait to be on the extension visa for 30 months to apply. However, I always err on the side of caution and say you should apply within 28 days of the brp card expiring. Because I have heard others having issues on other kinds of visas with proving 5 years in the UK because they've been out of the country a few times. Waiting until the 28 days just ensures there won't be any issues.

[@projectprojection9650]

@@RuksanaAhmed Thanks, but still not fully clear. 😓 UK arrival date is March 2nd 2019 so we can apply from Feb 3rd 2024 which is 5 years minus 28 days? Or apply 28 before the BRP 2 expires May 16th 2024?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

I’m not sure how else to explain it. Apply 28 days before brp expires and you won’t go wrong

[@malikhussain5062]

Very informative thank you

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Thanks!

[@shazzmo5252]

Hi thanks for providing with so much reassurance for who applying on there own. I was wondering where can you apply for priority or same day visa

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, priority/super priority services are applied for in exactly the same way but you have to pay at 12-1am (night time) for them to be selected.

[@amanshuker106]

Thanks , I really appreciate your videos I have been following you since start this journey and also planing to apply for ILR next year , I have few questions , my wife complete her Five years on February 2024 and her BRP expires in June , Can we apply on March 2024 or we have to wait until her BRP expires on June ?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hey, you should apply within 28 days of the brp card expiring. So the earliest you should apply is 28 days before and the latest is the day of expiry. However, you can apply once you have reached the 5 year mark (which would be in 30 months of receiving the visa) but I always say best to stick with the 28 days in case of any issues.

[@amanshuker106]

Thanks I appreciate that

[@RuksanaAhmed]

No worries ☺️

[@karimachaqchaq9046]

Thanks a lot for your helpful information, i have a question, you don't pay for the NHS in this visa ?? Is that 2400£ is all what we have to par for the ILR ?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Yes that’s correct, no IHS fees for ILR

[@karimachaqchaq9046]

@@RuksanaAhmed thanks a lot for your help , I was talking to my friend today and she said that her lower told her that he paid for the NHS , it looks like he took the money for himself .

[@anandradia2811]

Hi, really helpful video. Thank you. We also followed the one you uploaded a couple of years ago for the extension. I do have a question though. Do you know if a degree taught in English is enough to prove the English capabilities or does everyone need to take a CEFR B1 test? Does anyone know? Thank you

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, I think it depends on which university/country the degree is from. There maybe a list on which ones are accepted on the government website. You might need to get something called a UK NARIC.

[@anandradia2811]

Thank you

[@eliehawat1551]

Thank you so much for that! Just a question whats the earliest i can apply for that ilr? First entry in the uk was 6 april 2019 and my brp expires in july 2024. So i should i apply in july 2024 or when i hit 5 years which is april 2024? I read some sites saying we can apply before 28 days! So 28 days before what date? Thank you

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, everyone always recommends you get apply within 28 days of your BRP card expiring but you can technically apply as soon as you have been in the UK for 5 years which in your case will be April 2024.

[@aneelakauser3582]

Hi Thank you for all your helpful videos My husband has received his settled status and has been given his leave to remain and we have got his new BRP card but it doesn’t say what we do with the old one as normally we were told to cut the old one and send it to Bristol but on this letter it doesn’t say so. Can you please give some advice

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, yes you need to cut it up and send it back. I am not sure of the address, go through your emails, hopefully it will be there or contact UKVI.

[@sikandarbaig8445]

Hello sister, first of all thank you for all your help with such clear informative and easy to follow videos. May God bless you. I am showing my employment that meets towards financial requirement. There is a question in the application ''Are they a director or non-executive director of a limited company based in the UK?'' I have newly opened 2 companies and I am the director but I don't have any tax return on this as this is not the end of the financial year and I have already meet the financial requirement through my employment, do I still need to provide any details for the company? Is this optional

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, please speak to an immigration solicitor regarding this.

[@durgakp]

Hello Ruksana, Thanks for the video. I have a query regarding " Where you have lived with your partner in the past 2 years ", does this include trips to other countries in these two years?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, no. This will just be your parents home address. There is another section where it will ask about “time spent outside of the UK” this will be for holidays