Hi all. Five years coming up for my wife in September this year (arrived September 2015), and just planning the process well ahead of time. During the past 2 years I see that original documents no longer need to be sent to UKVI. I haven't found the complete documents list yet, but I am imagining tha...

Application Submitted on: 4th May 2018 - FLR (M) 1st EXTENSION Postal or In Person Application: Online Application (standard) Documents Posted on: 11/05/2018 Biometric Letter Received: N/A (letter received online after application submitted) Biometrics Enrolled on: 10/05/2018 Application deferred f...

Thanks CR001 (and thanks Seagul)

I thought you were off having your dinner

Regards, Phil

Hi Seagul

This is my wife's first extension for the 5 year spouse visa route.

Thanks, Phil

Hi All, Application for FLR went in about a month ago. My wife's BRP is valid until June 10th. Her works manager asked her is she still eligible to work and if so, what proof can she give - which would also be a question should she get stopped by any government official i.e., police. We have the ack...

Yes, I realised that from the choice of countries available in the drop down list (UK was missing). We are 4 weeks into the application and therefore 4 weeks away from being overly concerned. My biggest worry is the thought of calling them and listening to the same "on hold" music repeat i...

Thanks CR001

Oh well, never mind. I saw a few threads mentioning tlscontact and thought "hey, what a great idea; must be why the visa costs so much, because they really care about the whole customer service experience thing etc."

How wrong was I?

Hi all,

My question is all in the subject really. I looked everywhere but couldn't find the answer; maybe it's not possible - but would be cool to find out.

Thanks, Phil

Application Submitted on: 4th May 2018 - FLR (M) 1st EXTENSION Postal or In Person Application: Online Application (standard) Documents Posted on: 11/05/2018 Biometric Letter Received: N/A (letter received online after application submitted) Biometrics Enrolled on: 10/05/2018 Application deferred fo...

Thanks CR001

Excellent, we have tons of correspondence addressed to us both form their list of valid sources

Down to the bank in the morning to borrow their stamp (I wonder if they will let me keep it

Regards, Phil

Hi all, I hope everyone is well. Application submitted and IHS paid for; just gathering all of the documents together to post in the next few days. Surprised at how well this is going. However, I have a few niggling questions that I would like to clear up before that :-) 1) Bank e-statements, printe...

Hi CR001

That's great news.

Yes, we attended for the new English test already. Fastest 150 pounds we ever spent for the shortest 10 minute interview ever!

Another nice little money spinner for the Home Office

Thanks, Phil

Hi All, It's time to apply for the extension to my wife's Spouse Visa and I have a few questions for the knowledgeable crowd here. First - A non applying children issue. I have 2 children from a previous marriage who are all grown up and living their lives away from me. One still lives with her moth...

Thanks CR001

I'm just reading about the new English language level required for visa extension (another can of worms to contend with).

Phil

When you say extension, I assume you men FLR (is that correct?). Also, you didn't mention, but i'm reading elsewhere that she can apply no sooner than 28 days before her 30th month in the UK. Does that sound right and if so, would that be at the start of her 30th month or after 30 full months have c...

Valid until June 2018

Hi CR001

You assume correctly. Her spouse visa was issued in the form of a BRP, which gives all of the valid from/valid to details etc.

Does this help?

Thanks, Phil

Hi CR001,

As mentioned in the post title, my question is about the Spouse Visa BRP renewal timeline.

If you know the answer, or could tell me where to find that information, I would be most grateful.

Thanks, Phil

Sorry for the double post. Entirely unintended

Hi all, hope everyone is well. My wife's BRP is due for renewal in June 2018. I know you can't start thinking about these things too soon so could anyone tell me, how long before expiry can we apply for the extension? Logic tells me 3 months, but since when does logic have anything to do with immigr...

Hi John, From what you say, you are in pretty good shape. You have your savings in place and you have a job to go too. Your wife qualifies automatically for her 6 months stay in the UK, simply by filling in her landing card on arrival. It's nicer to be settled before tackling the visa process (in my...

So, just like most people, you have some pluses and some minuses on your balance sheet. As you've checked credit rating, suggest find appropriate broker next. The problem is not pluses or minuses on my balance sheet. The problem is that lenders will not lend to self employed or non-EU nationals (of...

Hi noajthan. My credit rating is actually really good. However, as I explained, I am self employed and I don't earn enough to satisfy the mortgage calculations. "Not everyone with ILR stays in the UK" and not everyone without ILR stays in the UK, and not everyone in a high paying job stays...

Hi CR001 I hear what you are saying. However, I have already proved to the Home Office that I am in a position to look after my wife in the UK financially .... and that was before she got a full time job. What earthly difference does it make whether she has been here 6 months or 3 years. Even at the...

Hi all. My wife finally got her BRP spouse visa last October. So now we want to set down our roots in the UK a bit more by buying a house (or at least a bit of a house). Our position: My wife is now working full time, paying tax and all those good things. I am self employed making about the same as ...