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by thedancingotter
Sat Dec 28, 2019 5:18 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: FLR(M) Extension document question
Replies: 13
Views: 1229
United Kingdom

Re: FLR(M) Extension document question

Which means there's no harm in us applying quite early, ie. January, and booking our UKVCAS appointment closer to the expiry date, which means there shouldn't be any shortfall in the duration because the visa start date is determined by decision date and therefor the appointment date. If you wish t...
by thedancingotter
Sat Dec 28, 2019 5:17 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: FLR(M) Extension document question
Replies: 13
Views: 1229
United Kingdom

Re: FLR(M) Extension document question

If you are applying to remain with the same family member, they should also add any remaining leave (up to a maximum of 28 days) to the validity period of the new visa. https://www.gov.uk/uk-family-visa There is also a time limit on how long after submitting the application you have to get the biom...
by thedancingotter
Sat Dec 28, 2019 4:51 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: FLR(M) Extension document question
Replies: 13
Views: 1229
United Kingdom

Re: FLR(M) Extension document question

I also had one further question if anyone knows. I'm assuming the start date of the new visa will be based upon the date of approval as opposed to date of application. I ask this because I understand 60 months is required for ILR under the 5 year route and her visa doesn't expire until March. So we...
by thedancingotter
Sat Dec 28, 2019 1:02 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: FLR(M) Extension document question
Replies: 13
Views: 1229
United Kingdom

Re: FLR(M) Extension document question

I also had one further question if anyone knows. I'm assuming the start date of the new visa will be based upon the date of approval as opposed to date of application. I ask this because I understand 60 months is required for ILR under the 5 year route and her visa doesn't expire until March. So we...
by thedancingotter
Sat Dec 28, 2019 1:28 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: FLR(M) Extension document question
Replies: 13
Views: 1229
United Kingdom

Re: FLR(M) Extension document question

I also had one further question if anyone knows. I'm assuming the start date of the new visa will be based upon the date of approval as opposed to date of application. I ask this because I understand 60 months is required for ILR under the 5 year route and her visa doesn't expire until March. So we ...
by thedancingotter
Sat Dec 28, 2019 1:23 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: FLR(M) Extension document question
Replies: 13
Views: 1229
United Kingdom

Re: FLR(M) Extension document question

The bank account is fine like you say it's a proper savings account. As long as you've got the required length of time evidence through statements (and those are original statements or certified copies by the bank) then that's fine. Make sure the amount doesn't dip below the threshold at any point ...
by thedancingotter
Fri Dec 27, 2019 11:42 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: FLR(M) Extension document question
Replies: 13
Views: 1229
United Kingdom

Re: FLR(M) Extension document question

Also, there's some confusion with regards to following question: Reason for extension: Please choose the reason you are applying for an extension, this includes if you are switching to a partner visa from another type. (Required) (a) First extension as a partner (following an initial period of entry...
by thedancingotter
Fri Dec 27, 2019 9:54 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: FLR(M) Extension document question
Replies: 13
Views: 1229
United Kingdom

FLR(M) Extension document question

Hello, My wife is in the process of applying for a 30 month extension on her FLR (M) visa and I had a few questions regarding the documents required. 1. With regards to proving financial eligibility through savings, there doesn't seem to be a list of banks that are considered acceptable as documenta...