FLR(M) Premium service referred to Interview

[Zack1234]

Hello everyone,

I have been searching the forum but it seems like I can't find similar case to ours.

We were told to go for premium by a couple of solicitors because our case was straightforward and we ticked all the boxes.

Meet financial requirements,
Shown evidence of relationship from 2009 till present,
Marriage certificate,
Bills,
Joint account,
Basically met all the requirements.

And we were given a letter saying our application is valid but we will be referred for an interview.

When questioned that we have paid for premium to get same day answer with all evidence. We were told that we have paid for same day consideration not same day answer.

Has anyone been in this situation? Is there anything to worry about?

[CR001]

Any immigration history in the past? Was English TOEIC done in the past? Do you actually lived together and have done for at least 2 years and provided the 2 years documents to prove it?

[Zack1234]

Any immigration history in the past? Was English TOEIC done in the past? Do you actually lived together and have done for at least 2 years and provided the 2 years documents to prove it?

Had 2 refusals in the past but got 3 extensions aftee that on tier 4.
English language done recently in approved center and test IELTS.
2 years living applies to unmarried couple, we are married.
Provided documents from over 10 sources since living together. Prior to marriage been in relationship since 2009 and provided many evidence from that period to present.

[CR001]

English language done recently in approved center and test IELTS.

And any English tests that were done in the past?

2 years living applies to unmarried couple, we are married.

Yes, but for an FLR(M) extension, you still need to provide documentary evidence of 2 years cohabitation (subsisting marriage) in joint names or individually addressed at the same address, which is what I was asking. The form is quite clear on this.

[Zack1234]

English language done recently in approved center and test IELTS.

And any English tests that were done in the past?

Yes, prior to that I gave IELTS General scored above 6.5

2 years living applies to unmarried couple, we are married.

Yes, but for an FLR(M) extension, you still need to provide documentary evidence of 2 years cohabitation (subsisting marriage) in joint names or individually addressed at the same address, which is what I was asking. The form is quite clear on this.

It wasn't FLR(M) extension, it was switch from tier 4 to spouse visa.
With joint bank account.
Utility Bills
Joint tenancy.
And many other documents.

[Casa]

Any working outside of your permitted hours on your student visa?

[Zack1234]

Any working outside of your permitted hours on your student visa?

No, the only thing the person mentioned was that the application is based on marriage/relationship and we want to ensure the genuineness of it, which we can't by just looking at the evidence.

But what's the point of charging premium in the first place if they can't make decisions based of evidence? When we have shown evidence of over 6 years of relationship and then married recently?

[Greenie]

the website is clear that there is no guarantee of a same day decision if you pay for the premium service. unfortunately you will just need to wait and ensure you comply with requests for further info or interview.

[Zack1234]

the website is clear that there is no guarantee of a same day decision if you pay for the premium service. unfortunately you will just need to wait and ensure you comply with requests for further info or interview.

Yes it does, but that's only if some documents are missing or so. We had all the docs. And the majority of the people in this forum who chose premium service got the answers the same day. I can't find anyone who was referred to an interview. This worries us. The main reason for going for premium was to avoid the 8 weeks waiting and having sleepless nights and stress. But we feel ripped off as we are back in the same boat of waiting for weeks.

[Zack1234]

Has anyone else been referred to interview for further enquiries? If yes then please share your experience about what happens and how long does it take?

Thanks

[noajthan]

Yes it does, but that's only if some documents are missing or so. We had all the docs. And the majority of the people in this forum who chose premium service got the answers the same day. I can't find anyone who was referred to an interview. This worries us. The main reason for going for premium was to avoid the 8 weeks waiting and having sleepless nights and stress. But we feel ripped off as we are back in the same boat of waiting for weeks.

Unfortunate, but clearly the rules are implemented a little differently from how you imagined.
Caseworkers won't just wave applicants through without applying due care and diligence.

[Zack1234]

Hello everyone,

I have just received an email for the interview. However it mentions:

"In order to meet the requirements of the Immigration Rules relating to the spouse of a settled person your client is required to demonstrate that they have completed a period of 24 months/two years as the spouse of a settled person and that their relationship is subsisting. In order to demonstrate this your client is requested to bring to the interview the following"

Isn't this incorrect for my case?

[Casa]

Not if you're switching as a Spouse from another visa category.

[Zack1234]

Not if you're switching as a Spouse from another visa category.

That is what I thought, as I am switching to spouse visa and it is my first spouse visa not an extension.

What am I supposed to do?

[Zack1234]

Anyone?