On SET(M)[ version 04/2011] under para.10B(Spouses and Civil partners), first it says, "If you are applying in this category, you must provide the following in addition to the relevant document specified in 10A. " .Then, it is said, "If you are applying as a spouse civil partner but your existing leave to enter or remain in the UK was granted as an unmarried or same-sex partner, in addition to the relevant documents in 10A you must provide the following documents.". What I am trying to point out is that the first statement suggests that all applicants, whether or not, the initial spouse/settlement visa was obtained as a married partner, should provide the documents listed thereunder(eg,marriage certificate). However, the second statement clarifes the position and confirms that one needs to send additional documents(eg.marriage certificate) if existing leave to enter/remain was granted as an unmarried/same-sex partner.

It appears, the first statement creates some confusion, and perhaps, unnecessary; wondered, what others think about this.

The words 'mountain' and 'molehill' immediately spring to mind.

Maybe poorly worded, but it seems clear to me; the first line is the heading of the section, the rest is the body of the text. (For those who haven't seen the form, click here.)

BTW, to avoid confusion I have addedd 'UK' to your topic title. See PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE POSTING WHICH COUNTRY?

The words 'mountain' and 'molehill' immediately spring to mind.

Maybe poorly worded, but it seems clear to me; the first line is the heading of the section, the rest is the body of the text. (For those who haven't seen the form, click here.)

BTW, to avoid confusion I have addedd 'UK' to your topic title. See PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE POSTING WHICH COUNTRY?

I can't disagree, it may be "poorly worded". However, the heading/sub heading is 'Spouse and Civil partner'. It is clear to me that the first sentence I quoted is the first line of the first paragraph rather than the heading of the section. The second sentence quoted is from the second paragraph under the same heading/sub heading.

I am aware that this 10B issue has been raised in other immigration forums because the posters were somewhat puzzled by arguably conflicting statements which I cited.