thanks Aarsal385
much appreciated,
your answer has really helped me understand the matter.
i'll go for FLR(M) as this 2.5 years visa will take take my wife's duration to 10 years (7.5+2.5)

thanks Aarsal385,
someone suggested that I can apply FLR (FP) as well for my wife. do you have any information regarding this. Also if we go for FLR (M), do they give visa for 5 years?

Hi I need help regarding following please; Immigration History: Came to UK as student 14.10.2006 Last visa PSW expired 09.02.2012 Applied FLR (O) 07.02.2012 (still pending with Home Office) ILR Eligibility September 2016 Wife came dependent 08.04.2009 (7 years & 6 months at my ILR) Ist Child Bor...