Ilr Application Form Question--Advice/Opinion Please

[potter09]

I am reposing the question below to get greater attention and hopefully, some comments. The issue is the following question in ILR application form:

"Does a relative or friend of you or your partner, or both of you, regularly give you money?"

(1) I would appreciate views as to the purpose of this question.

(2)If the answer to the above is "no", in case of a married couple who have sufficient joint or partner's income, what would be the implication of the "no" answer?

(3)Is it really mandatory to give money to wife 'regularly' to qualify for ILR and if so, where in the rules/regulations does it specifically say so?

Thanks in advance.

[bellboy86]

I put yes on my wife's when I done her app, put yes and an explanation on it like to pay bills and living cost for the family, even put it I'n your cover letter. The reality is you do.

[7by7]

The wording of the question makes it clear, to me at least, that this is not asking about any money the applicant's partner may give them, but money coming from a relative or friend of the applicant or their partner.

Q1 An ILR applicant has to show that they, or their partner, can support themselves without recourse to public funds. If they are regualrly receiving monies from a third party then they need to say so. An explanation of why would also help.

Q2 None at all.

Q3 No.

[potter09]

The wording of the question makes it clear, to me at least, that this is not asking about any money the applicant's partner may give them, but money coming from a relative or friend of the applicant or their partner.

Q1 An ILR applicant has to show that they, or their partner, can support themselves without recourse to public funds. If they are regualrly receiving monies from a third party then they need to say so. An explanation of why would also help.

Q2 None at all.

Q3 No.

Thank you again for clarifying this matter and your most helpful comments. Yes, it now appears the question is aimed at assessing third party funds/support in cases where applicant's own or joint income raises questions as to sufficient finances without recourse to public funds.