Did she covert by applying for FLR(M) in country? Was she a student or a student dependant? If it was the former, then she should have been under the 5-year route when she switched to FLR(M). 2.5 years for the initial FLR(M) seems correct then. She came as a student (not student dependant). before ...

she was on student visa for 2 years before spouse visa so she got EC 2011. she converted to spouse early 2013.

Viny, you are sharp. i salute you !

Many thanks Viny. one thing i find most confusing is that Spouse visa granted (2+half years) early March 2013, and the supporting approval letter it says to apply for ILR after 2 years, which is due soon. however new rules after june 2012 (which is the case here) state that ILR for application post ...

- ok i did not want to write too much. Giving incorrect information will lead to answers that will not be applicable! Every one's time and effort were wasted when responding. i am most grateful of your and everyone's time here! sorry if i left that impression, that certainly it was not my intention...

my knowledge on spouse visa is very limited. i have done all my applications myself.

i have British citizenship and my wife is on early days of ILR. I'm confused. What is your status and your wife's status? - ok i did not want to write too much. - my status: natutalisation in progress (delayed, assuming i will receive an answer very soon) -wife: Spouse Visa 2.5 years (due for renew...

Unfortunately, yes . Cheers Vinny. just checked wife's approval letter of the initial spouse visa Feb 2013 (for 2+half years). on the letter is says she can apply for ILR after two years as a spouse. What i find confusing that rules post 2012 say it must be 5 years ??? ... which rules apply to her?

many thanks for the information!
having done more research based on info received,,,

One Question i cant find an answer:
- if my wife has to be wait for further two=half years for ILR , if we move abroad for few years, does she loose the right for ILR and have to start the process from beginning?

nothings complex about the case. from former Yugoslavia, worked in high paid job continuously, study and professional qualification from UK university , almost max points on test, only been out of uk max 2 weeks a year on holidays around europe. what else to say... i guess must be my luck ... if som...

if you are British, then your wife may be eligible to apply for british citizenship now however if you are still awaiting for your own citizenship then she can't apply now ban, very true,,, however i am hoping things will fall to place as they should and trying to plan ahead... if not, i will have ...

hi, your thoughts appreciated. i have applied for naturalisation over 9 months ago and still no news. application checked and submitted via my local council office. money taken next day. basis of my application: HSMP + Tier 1 + ILR contacted HO few times, they said "its in process and we will e...

CR001 wrote:How long has your wife been resident in the UK?

Might be a lot easier if she applies for British Citizenship.

total 3 years in the uk- of that 1 student and two my spouse. now iLR... not enough to qualify for Citizenship yet.

ban.s wrote:please see --> https://www.gov.uk/returning-resident-visa

many thanks ban.s this is very helpful.
looks very straightforward. is it? have you heard of cases that they had any problems with this process?

hi, i would be most grateful if anyone can help. i have British citizenship and my wife is on early days of ILR. i have been asked to move to USA with work. if we both move (this will be for say 3-5 or less) years, can my wife enter UK. this is only temporary move. many thanks in advance for your he...