CR001 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 01, 2020 7:42 am
She must apply for FLR m before her current visa expires. This applies whether you have received a decision on your application or not.
Note that she needs english A1 test for FLR m and she might struggle to find a centre open to do the test.
Thanks CR001 for taking out the time and responding to my query. Much appreciated.
I made a quick call today to an immigration adviser(Referred by my friend) and he said the exact same thing.
Regarding the English Test. My wife has a Master's Degree studied in the UK when she first came to UK on a student visa, so as per the guideline her master degree can be used as an evidence for English Language.
So I am thinking of going forward with the option of submitting my SET(LR) application first and then submit my wife's FLR (M) application before her current visa expires. Thank you for your help regarding that.
However, I was going through the FLR(M) application form and have some questions regrading it. Would really appreciate if someone can please advise me on the following - keeping in mind that my SET (LR) application decision will be pending at the time we submit my wife's FLR(M) application
QUESTIONS FROM FLR(M) APPLICATION FORM
1)On what basis did you apply for your current visa, leave to enter or remain or other permission?
-As the partner of a British citizen, settled person or a person with refugee leave or humanitarian protection in the UK
-As an adult coming to the UK to be cared for by a relative who is a British citizen, settled person or a person with refugee leave or humanitarian protection in the UK
-Private life in the UK
-None of the above
I selected "None of the above" and in the field provided I mentioned [PBS DEPENDANT]
2)What is your partner's basis for living in the UK? (Required)
-British Citizen
-Settled in the UK
-In the UK with limited leave as a refugee or a person with humanitarian protection
-EEA National with Permanent Residence
-Other
I selected "Other" [ Awaiting decision on SET (LR) Application made on XX.04.2020. Home Office Reference number: XXXXXXXX]
3) Please choose the reason you are applying for an extension, this includes if you are switching to a partner visa from another type. (Required)
-First extension as a partner (following an initial period of entry as a partner, or as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner of a settled person)
-Additional extension as a partner
-First application as a partner from within the UK (for example, you are currently in the UK on another type of visa or permission to stay)
-You delayed your travel to the UK by more than 3 months after the issue of a visa and have not yet completed the required amount of time on a partner visa (not including as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner)
-You require more time to meet the Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK requirements to apply for settlement
-You were granted entry as a fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner, but have not yet married or entered into a civil partnership
-You are applying for any other reason
I selected "Additional extension as a partner
4) Is there any specific way to link my wife's FLR (M) application with my SET(LR) . I was thinking of explaining it in the cover letter when we submit my wife's application . Will that be sufficient?
Once again Thank You in advance !