When to apply for SET (M)

[Matekoss]

Hi everyone

I wonder if you can help me.

I have been living in the U.K. since March 2016 on a spouse visa with my husband. I will have been here 60 months in March 2021. However the expiry date on my BRP (for my second lot of 2.5 years on flr(m)) is May 14th 2021.

Can I apply 28 days before March 2021, or 28 days before May 14th when my BRP expires? I’ve seen conflicting advice online so would like to ask the experts on these boards.

Thank you for your help.

[zimba]

There is no conflicting advice, just people making their own assumptions.
It is 28 days from completing your 5 years counting from the first date of entry to the UK. Your visa expiry is irrelevant

[Ljm1989]

Ok great - thank you. So I am eligible to apply now, and have until visa expiry to submit it - is that correct?

With that in mind, I am trying to work out whether to wait until more fast-track services open up as I don't really fancy the 6 month turnaround if I can help it.

[CR001]

Ok great - thank you. So I am eligible to apply now, and have until visa expiry to submit it - is that correct?

With that in mind, I am trying to work out whether to wait until more fast-track services open up as I don't really fancy the 6 month turnaround if I can help it.

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