Leave to remain for partner issued for 7 months instead of 30

[ukspouse13]

Hi there

This is my first post. Thanks for any help!

My spouse recently applied to extend her UK spouse visa. We got a positive decision, but she was granted leave to remain for only 7 months instead of the usual 30 months. There was no reason given on the decision letter. She meets all the relevant criteria to get the visa.

Is anyone aware of any reasons for this kind of decision, where the period is shorter than expected?

We are planning to apply for administrative review. Any advice on what to say in that would be gratefully received.

Thanks.

[secret.simon]

What is your immigration status/status of the main applicant on whom the spouse is dependent?

[AmazonianX]

Hi there

This is my first post. Thanks for any help!

My spouse recently applied to extend her UK spouse visa. We got a positive decision, but she was granted leave to remain for only 7 months instead of the usual 30 months. There was no reason given on the decision letter. She meets all the relevant criteria to get the visa.

Is anyone aware of any reasons for this kind of decision, where the period is shorter than expected?

We are planning to apply for administrative review. Any advice on what to say in that would be gratefully received.

Thanks.

Details that can facilitate the depth of response are missing.
Would you want to highlight the background or immigration history?
Where and when was initial spouse applied for and granted?
If applicable, When did your spouse enter UK?
When was application for extension and till when was it granted?

[777GE90]

Hi there

This is my first post. Thanks for any help!

My spouse recently applied to extend her UK spouse visa. We got a positive decision, but she was granted leave to remain for only 7 months instead of the usual 30 months. There was no reason given on the decision letter. She meets all the relevant criteria to get the visa.

Is anyone aware of any reasons for this kind of decision, where the period is shorter than expected?

We are planning to apply for administrative review. Any advice on what to say in that would be gratefully received.

Thanks.

Is it definitely your visa that is 7 months or just your BRP? Since I think BRP's are not being issued for full duration anymore due to them being phased out.

[ukspouse13]

My immigration status is UK citizen from birth. It's definitely that the visa is 7 months. BRPs are being phased out on 31st December 2024, but the status should be for 2.5 years (not 7 months).

We filed a complaint with the home office, and they have extended the visa to 2.5 years. They gave no reason for the original decision, but it seems likely it was simply a mistake on their part. So frustrating and unnecessarily stressful.

[AmazonianX]

My immigration status is UK citizen from birth. It's definitely that the visa is 7 months. BRPs are being phased out on 31st December 2024, but the status should be for 2.5 years (not 7 months).

We filed a complaint with the home office, and they have extended the visa to 2.5 years. They gave no reason for the original decision, but it seems likely it was simply a mistake on their part. So frustrating and unnecessarily stressful.

Thanks for the update.