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ILR priority service
« on: May 10, 2023, 12:37:53 PM »
Hello,

I am currently in the process of applying for ILR (I have leave to remain as I am married to a British citizen and been here for 6 years) - I would like to pay for the priority service but could not find it anywhere on the website or the app was wondering if anyone could guide me ? :)

Thank you :)

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Re: ILR priority service
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2023, 07:54:02 PM »
Start checking this thread https://talk.uk-yankee.com/index.php?topic=100139.0 by mbmoffat

In short

1. Collect all your documents as per the thread mentioned. There's a few iterations on what is needed but page 8 has latest view
2. Apply at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-settle-in-the-uk-form-setm/apply-online-form-setm
3. At 2 you can save and carry on to next section until you have all the data ready to go. And go back to start to recheck data
4. Once you're happy with all the data, plus you have all the documentation and scanned into pdf then there is a choice to do standard or ...more
5. Standard is £2404 and Super priority is £3204 BUT that option only appears at 1am BST !!
5a. So wait and do not Submit until you get the option of super priority. If it doesnt appear try next day.
6. Refresh before 1am and you see standard. At 1am you see Super Priority pop up. Select it QUICK! Submit the application.
7. You pay the money and then get a code for UKVCAS email to applicant
8. Follow the link in email to UKVCAS website to enter your postcode and find where Biometrics are available.
9. I think (experts will confirm) that only so many are release each night. So pick quickly, but dont rush it
10. Be sure to give yourself at least 3-4 days before Biometrics as you will want to upload your pdfs 2 days before Biometrics. And it's nicer to recheck the pdfs.
11. Biometrics. Take your passport etc and evidence/docs
12. After a day or so approval and ILR

We're at stage 10-11. Biometrics next weekend. Good Luck.

Experts here will know more to add.


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Re: ILR priority service
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2023, 07:54:56 PM »
I should also add that I just saw Standard and Super Priority. I saw no Priority.


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Re: ILR priority service
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2023, 08:10:15 PM »
There is no £500 Priority service for ILR applications.

The options for ILR are:

Standard processing
- £0 extra
- processing can take up to 6 months

Super Priority processing
- £800 extra
-  application decision is made within 24 hours of biometrics (or by end of next working day)

The other Priority Service, which costs £500 and is processed in 5 working days, is only available for certain application types, mainly work and student visas. Settlement visas (FLR(M) and ILR) are not eligible for it.


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Re: ILR priority service
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2023, 08:47:09 PM »
Unfortunately, I did not see the option for super-priority and only chose the standard - is there no chance to upgrade this whatsoever? :(


Start checking this thread https://talk.uk-yankee.com/index.php?topic=100139.0 by mbmoffat

In short

1. Collect all your documents as per the thread mentioned. There's a few iterations on what is needed but page 8 has latest view
2. Apply at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-settle-in-the-uk-form-setm/apply-online-form-setm
3. At 2 you can save and carry on to next section until you have all the data ready to go. And go back to start to recheck data
4. Once you're happy with all the data, plus you have all the documentation and scanned into pdf then there is a choice to do standard or ...more
5. Standard is £2404 and Super priority is £3204 BUT that option only appears at 1am BST !!
5a. So wait and do not Submit until you get the option of super priority. If it doesnt appear try next day.
6. Refresh before 1am and you see standard. At 1am you see Super Priority pop up. Select it QUICK! Submit the application.
7. You pay the money and then get a code for UKVCAS email to applicant
8. Follow the link in email to UKVCAS website to enter your postcode and find where Biometrics are available.
9. I think (experts will confirm) that only so many are release each night. So pick quickly, but dont rush it
10. Be sure to give yourself at least 3-4 days before Biometrics as you will want to upload your pdfs 2 days before Biometrics. And it's nicer to recheck the pdfs.
11. Biometrics. Take your passport etc and evidence/docs
12. After a day or so approval and ILR

We're at stage 10-11. Biometrics next weekend. Good Luck.

Experts here will know more to add.


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