Offshore workers - FLR(O) now (IR) (HRO)

[Wilburfied]

Any offshore workers that used to use the FLR(O) form under

- Other purposes or reasons not covered by other application forms

to get an annual residence permit out there?

I am confused as to if I now use the FLR(IR) or the FLR(HRO) form.

The (IR) form says:

- Any other application for leave to remain that is within the Immigration Rules but is not
covered by another form.

And the (HRO) form says:

- Other claims not covered by another form.

So I guess question is does a offshore worker category application fall under the Immigration rules?

If yes (IR), If no (HRO)

The UKVI helpline is not helping so much here.

[MrSlyFox]

The UKVI helpline is not helping so much here.

No they never seem to be.

The (IR) form says:

- Any other application for leave to remain that is within the Immigration Rules but is not
covered by another form.

And the (HRO) form says:

- Other claims not covered by another form.

So I guess question is does a offshore worker category application fall under the Immigration rules?

It seems to be outside the usual immigration rules. FLR (HRO) - the guidance says ( https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... -12-16.pdf ) sub-point leave outside the rules for immigration policy concessions - https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... tion14.pdf
Annex A - Off shore workers
- https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... ction4.pdf

[Wilburfied]

Cheers buddy.

I think your correct, they are asking for 3 years Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) when I try to book. Which is odd as I have always only been able to get 1 year FLR. Here's hoping anyhow.