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Highly Skilled Migrant Programme

Highly skilled migrant worker

How do I complete application form SET(O)?

This page explains how you should complete application form SET(O) to apply for indefinite leave to remain in the United Kingdom as a highly skilled migrant.

Before you complete the application form you should read Settlement to make sure you meet the requirements to settle in the United Kingdom under the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP). You will need to pay a fee when you make your application. This fee will not be refunded if your application is rejected because you do not meet the requirements.

You must fill in the form in block capitals using a black pen. Please enter all dates as dd-mm-yyyy, for example 29-04-2000.

The information below highlights the most important parts of application form SET(O). You should also read the SET(O) guidance notes before you make your application. The guidance notes can be downloaded from the right side of this page.

You should complete all sections of the application form.

Payment slip

Page 3 of the application form contains the payment slip. The current fees and details of how you can pay are provided on the Fees page.

Section 1 - applicant's details

You should complete this section in full.

Section 2 - dependants included on your application

You should enter details of any dependants you are including as part of your application. You should read the section on Dependants to make sure those you include on your application meet the requirements.

Section 3 - which category

You should tick the relevant box to indicate you are applying as a highly skilled migrant.

Section 4 - knowledge of language and life in the United Kingdom

You should complete this section to indicate how you (and any dependants who need to) have demonstrated that you meet the knowledge of language and life in the United Kingdom requirements.

Section 5 - your home and finances

You should complete all parts of this section.

Section 6 - absences from the UK

You should provide details of the date on which you entered the United Kingdom to begin the period of stay on which the application is based. You should also list all absences from the United Kingdom since you first arrived.

Section 7 - personal history

You should complete this section in full. The information you provide will be checked with other agencies.

Section 8 - documents and photographs

You should use parts 8A and 8F of this section to indicate what supporting evidence you are sending with your application. You should read the page SET(O) documents for details of the documents you need to supply.

Section 9 - declaration

You must sign and date your completed application form. Your application will not be valid unless you complete this section.

Document checklist

You should use this checklist to indicate the documents you have provided to support your application. You should read the page SET(O) documents for details of the documents you need to supply.

Applicant's checklist

You should use this checklist to confirm that you have completed all sections of the application form.

Application forms

Permanent residence in the United Kingdom in an employment or other category listed on the form

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