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WIFE going for FLR

Post by Hannah111 » Sat Aug 13, 2016 2:19 pm

Dear Gurus,
I am a dependent on Tier 1 general.
Please can I apply for FLR(M) and I don't to depend on my husband again as I'm not sure if his ILR will come through(Tax) issue.
I have not been out of UK for 6 years, I also pay my tax as I'm employed.
I will like to hear from the Gurus.
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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by Casa » Sat Aug 13, 2016 2:24 pm

You can only switch to FLR(M) as a spouse if your husband has ILR.
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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by Hannah111 » Sat Aug 13, 2016 2:30 pm

If my husband has ILR, then I will automatically have ILR too. So i would not need to go for FLR(M)

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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by Casa » Sat Aug 13, 2016 2:48 pm

You won't 'automatically' have ILR. You would have to apply for it. You can't apply for FLR(M) as a Tier 1 dependent.
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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by CR001 » Sat Aug 13, 2016 2:56 pm

Have you been a Tier 1 G Dependent for 6 years?

Why do you think your husband will have a problem getting ILR based on Tier 1 General?

Your visa status is directly dependent on your husband unless you have your own visa, i.e. Tier 2 General or Tier 4.
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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by Hannah111 » Sat Aug 13, 2016 3:35 pm

I mentioned that he has tax issues

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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by CR001 » Sat Aug 13, 2016 3:52 pm

If his ILR fails, your ILR or FLR(M) will also fail. The only option you would have is to apply for another visa category that you might qualify for.
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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by Hannah111 » Sat Aug 13, 2016 4:00 pm

Please what other categories can I switch to?

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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by Casa » Sat Aug 13, 2016 4:02 pm

As CR001 has suggested, Tier 2 General or Tier 4 student.
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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by Hannah111 » Sat Aug 13, 2016 4:14 pm

Please can I switch to Tier 2 (minister of Religion)
and when?

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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by Casa » Sat Aug 13, 2016 4:18 pm

You would need to have an offer from a Home Office approved sponsor and assuming your current status isn't on the list in the following link, you can only apply from outside of the UK.
https://www.gov.uk/tier-2-minister-of-r ... -this-visa
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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by Wanderer » Sat Aug 13, 2016 4:19 pm

Hannah111 wrote:Please can I switch to Tier 2 (minister of Religion)
and when?
Are you a Minister? And do you have a sponsor?
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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by CR001 » Sat Aug 13, 2016 4:22 pm

You have to apply for Tier 2 General from your home country if you have a sponsoring employer and a CoS. Tier 4 I think is also from home country, but not sure.
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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by Hannah111 » Sat Aug 13, 2016 5:05 pm

Wanderer wrote:
Hannah111 wrote:Please can I switch to Tier 2 (minister of Religion)
and when?
Are you a Minister? And do you have a sponsor?
yes i am a minister still looking for sponsor

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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by Hannah111 » Sat Aug 13, 2016 5:07 pm

There is Tier 1 visa on the list but mine is Tier 1 General dependent.
Please is this okay?

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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by CR001 » Sat Aug 13, 2016 5:11 pm

There is no longer an option to apply for Tier 1 General as a main applicant.

Tier 1 on the list is the Entrepreneur visa, which requires substantial documentation, business plans etc and monetary investment in a business.
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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by helpingperson » Sat Aug 13, 2016 5:46 pm

As a dependent on PBS route, I don't know if there is any PBS visa on which you can switch to in-country, please let me know if there is any such option!

You may want to consider any FLRO or FLFP if you want to apply on your own and in country, just suggestions.

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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by Casa » Sat Aug 13, 2016 5:54 pm

helpingperson wrote:As a dependent on PBS route, I don't know if there is any PBS visa on which you can switch to in-country, please let me know if there is any such option! There isn't one which permits the OP to apply from within the UK.

You may want to consider any FLRO or FLFP if you want to apply on your own and in country, just suggestions. As the OP is here as a dependent of her husband, she is unable to apply for FLR(O) or FLR(FP) in her own right unless the husband is granted ILR

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ILR Cover letter

Post by Hannah111 » Sun Aug 14, 2016 10:32 pm

Just asking:
can we write things like

- there is not traffic offence/points
- we did not receive benefits

for the 5 year period for ILR

in the cover letter?

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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by Casa » Mon Aug 15, 2016 9:13 am

Your husband needs to answer these questions in the SET(O) form. A cover letter isn't required.
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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by Hannah111 » Tue Aug 16, 2016 4:16 am

dear gurus,
please what evidence will he show his employer as a prove from HO for submitting his application - he plans to use a cheque for the payment.
thank you.

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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by CR001 » Tue Aug 16, 2016 9:04 am

Is he applying by post or in person?
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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by Hannah111 » Tue Aug 16, 2016 11:33 am

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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by CR001 » Tue Aug 16, 2016 12:05 pm

If application is sent before expiry of current visa, section 3C of the immigration rules gives the continuation of his leave to remain on his current visa. An employer can do a check online with HO to check his right to work. He will also have to wait till he gets an acknowledgment letter (if any) from HO and can produce that for his employer.

Why does he not want to apply in person?
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Re: WIFE going for FLR

Post by Hannah111 » Tue Aug 16, 2016 1:22 pm

it is also more expensive to apply in person.
do we need to wait for the acknowledgement before he can work if the employer insist?

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