Hi all lovely people..
Can I please ask for your advice as I am confused if did the right thing and if not, how to correct it?
I had applied FLR M on 18/03/2024 (paid fee + IHS = £3,600+) and had 2 months (until 17/05/2024) to give biometrics. I hadn't given the biometrics for FLR M but then completed my 10 years and applied Set LR on 17/04/2024. As part of application, provided the reference of FLR M application as I believe that's the best way to vary online application? is it the right way to vary as I am confused if I should have applied Set LR after biometric for application to be valid? Please advise.
My timeline is below:
Arrived in UK first time 13/05/2014 as Tier 1 General Dependent, valid until 09/06/2016
Applied for Tier 1 General Dependent on 03/06/2016
Varied to FLR FP (didn't have passport to take English test as it wasn't required for Tier 1 Partner application) on 16/03/2017 (due to my partner varied to 10 years LR)
HO refused FLR (FP) application on 21/05/2018 which I appealed against, HO withdrew decision and granted FLR (FP) on 22/01/2019 valid until 22/07/2021.
I applied for extension (FLR M this time as had English test) on 15/07/2021
HO granted FLR M on 22/09/2021 valid until 22/03/2024
I applied for FLR M extension on 18/03/2024 and booked biometric for 25/04/2024
My 10 completes on 12/05/2024 and 28 days backwards (qualifying period) counts to 15/04/2024
I applied Set LR on 17/04/2024 and biometrics are booked for 10/05/2024
Other info, might be, might not be relevant but adding:
We have 3 children born in UK, all British Citizens
Partner Salary above Threshold so was meeting FLR M requirement
Mortgaged our first home in 2020 and living in since
Have I missed any step or anything wrong so I can correct it before its too late?
Also I hope I will get refund for fee + IHS (read some threads, guidance on IHS refund doesn't seem clear but some people mentioned, they got the refund. anyone can shed light on refunds too if I should expect Fee+IHS (£3600+) or just fee (+£1048) only. Do I need to send an email to ask for it or just wait?
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I will be grateful if people can share experience or advise what step should I take to correct it?
Kind Regards,
Amir