The Settlement Checking Service is a partnership between Cambridgeshire County Council and the UK Border Agency, to enable you to have your application form and documentation checked when applying for settlement in the UK. Our staff are trained and registered to check and forward your application to the Border Agency and are regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC). They are not able to offer any advice, please refer to the paragraph at the bottom of this page.
Who can use this service?
You can only use this service if you are applying on form SET(M) for settlement in the UK as the husband, wife, civil partner or unmarried/same-sex partner of a British citizen or someone who is settled here.
Why use this service?
- You will be assured that your application is completed correctly and that you have provided the correct supporting documents. This is not a priority service, but applications are generally faster to process with fewer rejections
- Your application will be securely sent to the UK Border Agency, with your passport or travel documents so that they can be stamped, avoiding unnecessary delays
- You will keep important documents such as your marriage certificate, as our staff will photocopy and certify them
Do I have to use this service?
This is an optional service and we cannot guarantee that your application will be successful, however it has been shown that applications sent this way are generally quicker to process with fewer rejections.
Other ways of submitting your application are to use a solicitor, registered immigration advisor, or submit your application direct to the UK Border Agency by post or to one of their Public Enquiry Offices.
Where can I get further advice?
From the Immigration Enquiry Bureau on 0870 606 7766. Lines are open 09:00 until 16:45 Monday to Thursday and 09:00 until 16:30 Friday (excluding public holidays). The UK Border Agency offers advice on it's website, select the link on the right.