I feel like such an imbecile, really. I clearly should've done more research than I did and not trusted the advice of a friend in a similar situation. :oops: We saw ourselves staying here for no more than 2 years, really. Would it be advisable at this stage to secure a solicitor at all, or would we ...

Sorry, now I have more questions!

Am I required to return to the US? Or may I visit other countries?

How long do I have to stay away before being allowed re-entry to the UK?

Do I have no right to appeal at all?

Would they not have rejected my application as being invalid before sending me to go for my biometrics? Or even before sending the questionnaire?

Even though your responses aren't what I want to hear, I do appreciate you responding so quickly - thank you.

Thank you for such a quick response

What is the FLR(M) visa for, then? I was told that this was the visa that I needed to apply for, but if changing one's status within the UK isn't allowed then why have me fill out this form?

Hello! I am a US citizen attempting to apply for my extended stay visa so I can remain in England with my husband, who is a UK citizen. We were married in the US and only came to the UK to visit his family, without the intentions of living here on a permanent basis. I came in on a visitor's visa ...