When to actually apply for spousal visa extension?

[Chronos000]

Hi all,

My wifes spousal visa has another 5 months left on it (orignally granted 2 years 9 months). We are not sure when to apply for an extension however.

The concern is that we leave it too late and the current visa expires, before we get the new one. Or that we apply too early and then we will fall short of the 5 years required before we can apply for leave to remain.

Any info or links would be appreciated

[TODMATT]

Hi all,

My wifes spousal visa has another 5 months left on it (orignally granted 2 years 9 months). We are not sure when to apply for an extension however.

The concern is that we leave it too late and the current visa expires, before we get the new one. Or that we apply too early and then we will fall short of the 5 years required before we can apply for leave to remain.

Any info or links would be appreciated

Your wife leave is still balod until it is due to expire so you are not leaving too late.

You can apply anytime 28 days before completing 30 months from the date of arrival in the UK.

[vinny]

if you are British or settled, then it’s an odd period of grant. Should query?

[Chronos000]

if you are British or settled, then it’s an odd period of grant. Should query?

Thanks for the reply. Why do you think this is odd? That thread suggests 33 months, or 2 years 9 months. And yes I'm British.

Cheers

[Chronos000]

Additionally, if we did not apply until closer to visa expiry date, and the visa extension was not granted until the current visa expires, are there any legal repurcussions?

Cheers

[AmazonianX]

Additionally, if we did not apply until closer to visa expiry date, and the visa extension was not granted until the current visa expires, are there any legal repurcussions?

Cheers

Can you make simpler what you mean by "legal repercussions"?

[Chronos000]

Hi, what I meant was - between the time of current visa expiring and new visa granted, that seems like the applicant has overstayed. I've since read somewhere that if the visa extension is successful then its classed as not overstaying but that wasnt an official source. Is there any legal penalty or trouble with path to citizenship in this case?

If the visa is not granted, then that means the applicant is in the country on an expired visa without an application in process. What happens in this case?

Cheers

[AmazonianX]

Hi, what I meant was - between the time of current visa expiring and new visa granted, that seems like the applicant has overstayed. I've since read somewhere that if the visa extension is successful then its classed as not overstaying but that wasnt an official source. Is there any legal penalty or trouble with path to citizenship in this case? Within the period of waiting for decision, the applicant retains same rights as the had under the last leave that was granted them.

If the visa is not granted, then that means the applicant is in the country on an expired visa without an application in process. What happens in this case? In this case the applicant hS same rights till day the current application is decided. From then there may be period of having to reapply,appeal,seek for review etc and the number of days for such grace will be stated on the decision letter or feedback.

Cheers

[loveman]

Hi i am also bit confused regarding this
i am a british citizen, my wife is on dependent visa issued in 18-07-19 and valid till 25/04/2022.
can i apply for the extension now as it has been 30 months since she arrived in UK or need to wait till 28days before expiry. Please let me know. Thank you

[AmazonianX]

Hi i am also bit confused regarding this
i am a british citizen, my wife is on dependent visa issued in 18-07-19 and valid till 25/04/2022.
can i apply for the extension now as it has been 30 months since she arrived in UK or need to wait till 28days before expiry. Please let me know. Thank you

It is apply 28days before completing 30months in UK and NOT 28days before expiry

[loveman]

Hi i am also bit confused regarding this
i am a british citizen, my wife is on dependent visa issued in 18-07-19 and valid till 25/04/2022.
can i apply for the extension now as it has been 30 months since she arrived in UK or need to wait till 28days before expiry. Please let me know. Thank you

It is apply 28days before completing 30months in UK and NOT 28days before expiry

Thank you for your reply