ILR Online Visa Application | UK Spouse Visa 2023

ILR Online Visa Application | UK Spouse Visa 2023
Hi guys,
This video is to help anyone applying for a Indefinite Leave to Remain Spouse Visa Application for the UK. I hope it helps some of you who are also applying.
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If you have any questions, please comment below and I will try my best to reply as soon as I can. Thank you for watching and good luck with your application!
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*DISCLAIMER*
Please note that following the advice in this video does not guarantee you getting an extension, we just wanted to share our experience with you.
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Life In The UK Test Practice: www.lifeintheuktestweb.co.uk
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[@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 ☺️

[@deble916]

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 ☺️.

[@user-yi1un1ck5b]

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 😁

[@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.

[@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?

[@juleka_]

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

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww, thanks! Glad you find them helpful!

[@IbnSaifi]

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

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Uploaded in plenty of time 😂.

[@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 😊

[@JazibAliQadri]

Thanks you so much for uploading 👍

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Thanks for watching!

[@akash______________]

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 ☺️.

[@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!

[@bgood12]

Great video.Thank you Ruksana

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Thanks!

[@MajaJeremic]

Thank you once more, Ruksana. You are fantastic!

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww, thank you! Glad you liked it ☺️

[@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 😁

[@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 ☺️

[@xnom0201]

Very informative, thank you!

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Glad you like it ☺️

[@kaanb9783]

Thank you so much it helps a lot

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@cristinadias6043]

Looking forward to seeing the part 2

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Will be up soon!

[@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.❤

[@malikhussain5062]

Very informative thank you

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Thanks!

[@milangurung540]

Hi Ruksana, Thank you for the video 🙏

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww, glad you liked it 😁

[@madangurung2721]

Hi ruksana thank you so much for the video ❤

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww no worries, thank you so much ☺️

[@mrsaj7228]

Amazing- allah reward u for u this ameen ❤

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Ameen! Thank you so much for your duas

[@jackeysunuwar1250]

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

[@t4tango519]

Thank you for the upload. I really like your videos. It helps me alot with all the applications.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww, glad to hear it 😊

[@mokhtarpyper5195]

Thanks a lot .God bless you

[@RuksanaAhmed]

And you! 🙏🏼

[@ShamAir]

Thank you

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Thanks!

[@abdalahmostafa8019]

Thank u

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Thanks!

[@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 ☺️

[@myfamilymyworld2724]

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 ☺️

[@dinesh2941]

With respect thanks

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Thank you!

[@nasarmahmood7193]

Hey ruks, hope ur well. Congratulations on expecting your second child. I will finally apply for my mrs ILR next year in June :D

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Thank you! Aww all these videos will be up by the time you make your application ☺️

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@mrsaj7228]

Lots of duas for u 🤲 ❤

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Ameen! Thank you so much for your duas

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@zainkhan9147]

Hi Rukhsana, I remember that Home office asked you email your passports again. Did they acknowledge your email. They asked us to provide few documents by email but they did not confirm that they received our email.

[@Ahmedali-jh8yt]

Great information do you know when you booking life in uk I come across the question says the reoson you taking the test Iam no sure if I have choosed the right one as I need to apply for indifinite, have you go any Idea how that question appears in the form and wondering if that matter

[@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?

[@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

[@choutisebaat4879]

You are a legend ❤

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Haha, thanks!

[@choutisebaat4879]

Hi Rukhsana, have you applied for you husbands passport upon receiving the ILR. or do you need 12months before you apply. Thanks

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, we haven’t actually. We have just been too busy with other priorities to deal with that at the moment. For those on a spouse visa, there’s no need to wait 12 months you can apply for British Citizenship straight away ☺️. I think once your spouse has the citizenship, then they can apply for a passport.

[@choutisebaat4879]

Thank you Stay blessed ❤

[@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.

[@aas8226]

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

[@RuksanaAhmed]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@juntala1990]

Thankyou can you make more video regarding uploading videos please Fast😅

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Lol. I only work at snail pace these days 😂. It’s exactly the same as the extension application kzbin.info/www/bejne/foTafmmfaKllmJYsi=561Sa5BwewqNz1E8

[@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.

[@sbagay8107]

Hi Ruksana, thanks for this video. When are you going to share the next video? I am now done filling up these online questions for my Set M ILR application. I'm going to finalize and submit next month. I arrived here 14th December, and I have read that I can apply 28 days before my 5 yrs, meaning I can submit application say 18th of November, is that right? Regards, Sonya

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, I’m not sure about the 28 days before 5 years but you can apply once you’ve been on the extension visa for 30 months.

[@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 ☺️

[@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 😊

[@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

[@mdroohinia2688]

Hi Ruksana, If the applicant has a car park penalty, where in application must be added the penalty information ? Thank you so much for sharing your steps with us🙂🙂

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Sorry, why would you want to include this penalty? I just wouldn't mention it.

[@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.

[@muhanadhammad3109]

Hi , is the indefinite leave ro remain same as visa extension, so the sponsor has to be full time and his salary should be about 18,600 ?

[@t4tango519]

When can you apply for the 5 years ILR visa? Is it from the entry to UK or the expiry date of the BRP card please let me know thank you

[@HH-mm7dc]

Thank you so much Ruksana. We’ve been looking forward to this. Amazing, helpful video as always. Love the length and the detailed explanation for each question. Looking forward Are to the rest. I thought you only had to do the life in the Uk test when applying for the British passport. -How long did hubby study for that life in the Uk test? -Any studying tips? How did hubby find it doing the tests? -Do you have to apply for British passport straight away once you get the ILR? Or once you get that you can apply anytime you want? Xxxx

[@sidraghazanfar5398]

You have to do life in the UK and English test for ILR and then can need life in the UK test again for your British citizenship application - you can use the same one you applied for ILR and you can apply anytime it’s up to you

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hey, glad you're finding the video helpful. Should have the others uploaded soon but tbh, it's not much different to the extension application. The life in the uk test is a requirement for ILR. The best tip I have is word association and linking a work in the question to a work in the answer. So every time that question is asked, you're always looking for that specific answer. Hope the makes sense. There are plenty of apps and website out there but my husband used lifeintheuktestweb.co.uk and passed using only this.

[@HH-mm7dc]

Thanks you for the reply. How many months before the application did hubby start studying for the life in the uk test? Did he only use the app? Or any books or paper booklets too? Xxx

[@mithil_vishwa]

​@@HH-mm7dci prepared for only one month, u read the guide and attend some online mock test, u will be ready to take the test

[@user-xs9gw2gw1n]

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.

[@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.

[@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 🤷‍♀️

[@tanvirkhan1581]

Hi Ruksana,thank you for uploading the videos it’s helped us a lot thorough our application process.i just want to ask you a question,did you apply for ILR exactly after 5 years of your husband stay in the UK?or did you apply within 28 days before his 5 years in the UK?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, I applied within 28 days of the BRP cards expiring both times. We have been abroad a few times over the last 5 years and though that doesn't affect the application, I just didn't want to take any risks. However, yes you can apply as soon as the applicant has been in the UK for 5 years.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 ☺️

[@unboxingstation3076]

Waiting for your British citizenship video now!!

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Haha, thanks. We haven't even looking into that yet 😂. Think we need to have our baby first.

[@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?

[@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

[@chami19841]

Eagerly waiting for citizenship application

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Thank you, just recovering from birth and then will be on it!

[@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

[@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.

[@sajidaUsman22]

How much wage do you have to show for ILR? My husband got his visa in 2018.

[@richardwasse9622]

Thanks a lot Ruksana your video helped me a lot for my wife ILR . Please how long can someone who is married to a British citizen wait to apply for British passport? Thanks

[@mohammadneshat6195]

Thank you, what stage are you at? I have filled the form and I am waiting for the payment and after the time to send the documents

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hey, we have received indefinite leave now and will look into applying for a British Citizenship

[@EverydayDoll]

Hi sisss. Missed u. Btw all my supporting documents for uk spouse visa is addressed on my parents address and not on the new accommodation. Would this create an issue for my case? If so how?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hey, I would just mention this in your cover letter and just say you are in the process of notifying everyone of a change of address. Make sure to add both yours and your parents address to the application.

[@EverydayDoll]

@@RuksanaAhmed ahh that’s great. Also another important question is I hope u can answer it. So am putting in my spouse application in in few days but I’ve just come back from abroad from my marriage after 1 months of no employment due to being on holiday for my wedding and 1 month of looking for an accommodation. As I was told we put in application straight after employment. But I have that gap due to my marriage happening. Does this time of application put any rejections on it? Plz sis want to know.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, I’m not sure I can answer this correctly so I would suggest you speak to a solicitor. Did you get a wage slips that month saying you got £0? If you’re on an hourly rate and your 5 months make up £18,600 per year then you could be fine. Add up all your wages together, divide by 6 and multiply by 12 to work it out. I’m not sure if that’ll work but was a thought. Also I wonder if you show 3 months before your unpaid holiday and 3 months after to make 6 total. Do you have other sources of income you can use? Like rent? How about cash saving over £16,000 to use in combination with your earning? Maybe you can ask a third party to show their wages? The final option would be to wait 6 months again. I’m really not sure, please speak to a solicitor.

[@EverydayDoll]

@@RuksanaAhmed thanks. So it was my annual leave which was paid for. That time I was off I got married and employer knew and gave my holiday. So now I’ve got accommodation can I put in my application. It’s just that am putting my application after 2 months since I was getting married and was off work.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Oh yeah, I was off on annual leave during our wedding which was also a month paid for and we were able to apply for our visa with no issues. Yes now that you have your accommodation you can go for it ☺️.

[@luckeybegum9105]

Hi. Thank you for the upload. Where you mention life in rhe uk test is this a requirement for thr indefinite leave to remain? Or can you still apply for indefinite leave to remain witgout it? Any tips of passing the life in the uk test? Thank you

[@abidakauser9013]

Yes it is and it's app called life in the UK test 2023

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, yeah it's a requirement for this visa unfortunately. My tip is using work association to try and remember which questions have which answers. My husband used lifeintheuktestweb.co.uk but there will be plenty of apps out there to use.

[@Umaymahkhanum]

Hi, did your husband have to take your passport and childs aswell with his own passport to his biometrics appointment ? Or just his own? Also does the applicant have to take previous expired passport aswl or just the valid one ?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, yes he took them all just in case but he didn’t need them. He took his old and new passport also but only mine and our sons current ones.

[@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

[@khurramshehzad4184]

Hi very informative video plz shere video how to find appointment for urgent periorty service

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, thank you. Sorry I never did urgent priority service so I’m not sure how you do it 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@nmf6067]

Hi this is for 10 years family route settlement too ?

[@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

[@bigbusman1]

Hi Ruksana, If my wife's visa ends in May 24, how soon in advance should we apply? Very helpful videos. Thank you. x videos

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@user-vr5rn5so2g]

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

[@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!

[@abdalahmostafa8019]

Hi ,may I ask u when u going to upload the document upload video I am waiting for that one I need it to upload my document pls

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, that’ll be uploaded at the end of the individual categories which I have started to upload already, there are 8 of them. One is already up, another will be on in a bit and then there will be another 6. It’s not much different to the last one I made during the extension application so please refer to that kzbin.info/www/bejne/foTafmmfaKllmJYsi=561Sa5BwewqNz1E8

[@IbnSaifi]

Ruksana, is the English test required for applicants from an English speaking country and whose first language is English?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, it shouldn't be but I would double check this if I was you.

[@singhg1298]

Hi I have one question I already upload all my documents online do I need to bring any documents with me on my biomatric appointment

[@RuksanaAhmed]

No, just the appointment letter, BRP card and applicant passport is all you should need ☺️.

[@shilpabhuyan8142]

Hi Ruksana. Thank you so much for the useful video. I have been following your video since 2018 when I first came to UK in spouse visa. And recently I have applied for ILR and I got my ILR last week. Thank you once again for your help, I really appreciate your effort. I have another question, I heard that when we get our ILR and if our partner has already british passport then we are eligible to apply for British passport immediately. We don’t have to wait for a year to apply for citizenship. Only we need to stay in this country continuously for 3 years. Do you know about that? Can I apply for British passport now? Thank you very much in advance.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Aww congratulations on getting the ILR 🎉🎉🎉!! I am so happy to hear it 😁😁😁!! And thank you so much for sticking with my channel since 2018!! Yes, that is right, for those on a spouse visa, they can apply for British Citizenship as soon as they get you ILR, there is no need to wait a year like other visas. The only reason we haven't looking into it yet is because I was still working full time, heavily pregnant, looking after a toddler and trying to upload the ILR documents and then I had my baby and have been recovering. But we will be applying soon and I would like to record it.

[@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.

[@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 ☺️

[@nahiyan0076]

Hi Ruksana Thanks for your helpful video which I was eagerly waiting for. I have a question that you may help me with. When my wife granted initial visa from my home country, she had another passport. After coming to the Uk, she applied for a new passport as her old passport was expired. She has a new passport and get her visa extension with new passport. In her new passport, she also has her old passport number with it. But when she applied for the new passport, she had to sent her expired passport with the passport application form by postal mail service. The embassy didn’t return her old passport with her new passport. My question now is when she will apply for her ILR, does she need to provide her old expired passport which she used when she first got her visa from her home country or she just needs to submit her current passport? Please let me know if you can. I highly appreciate your time and willingness to help other people regarding this complex issue. You are an wonderful person.

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hey, aww we had to renew my husband’s passport also but they did return his old one so that made things easier for us but tbh, I don’t think it’s necessary to also provide the old one. I would just mention somewhere that the old passport was never returned. Maybe in an applicant letter or something

[@mokhlismokhlis8298]

Hi good morning please I want to apply for my iLR . i don’t know something so I work BANK with in NHS how I can manage it , cuz I see only two option permanent or temporary please what can I do THANK U

[@AliceFavour10]

Hey Ruksana, I want to ask if the applicant’s passport needs a certain number of months validity when applying for ILR?

[@RuksanaAhmed]

Hi, I don’t think it does tbh as long as it is valid

[@AliceFavour10]

Thank you for replying Ruksana

[@RuksanaAhmed]

No worries ☺️