About brian rogers Expertise I have been a United Kingdom Immigration Officer for many years and am now retired.I am willingto offer advise on all matters of United Kingdom Immigration. Who needs a visa and who does not? Where to apply for work permits. In particular I have found that many people are worried about marriage to UK citizens and the rukes connected with that I can help
Experience Before being an Immigration Officer I was a Captain in the Merchant Marine. I feel that I have a good understanding of many cultures
Expert: brian rogers Date: 3/1/2004 Subject: Settlement in the UK
Question Dear Brian Rogers,
I have married a UK citizen and have a one year spouse visa which expires in April 2004. I know I need to fill out the SET (M) form (Indefinite leave to remain) but how long does this visa last? Forever? They have changed the rules since I received my visa in 2003 and now I want to be sure that I am filling out the correct forms. If you could provide any information to clarify that would be wonderful!
Kind Regards, Naomi
Answer Hi Naomi,
You need to fill out SET(M) indefinite leave to remain form.
That gives you as it says indefinite leave to remain.
You cannot lose that permission unless you have practiced fraud to obtain it or commit some serious criminal offence and even then it is difficult to take away.
Providing you are still living with your husband when you make the application the leave is as it says indefinite.
If you have any doubts type Home Office into your search engine nad then look at the Immigration and Nationality page.
Good Luck
Brian
