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Hi all,

Could seniors please confirm if we can still apply for FLR (M) and then SET (M) immediately for dependents as per immigration law section 287(a)(i)(d).

(d) the applicant was admitted to the UK or given an extension of stay as the spouse or civil partner of a Relevant Points Based System Migrant, and then obtained an extension of stay under paragraphs 281 to 286 of these Rules and has completed a period of 2 years as the spouse or civil partner of the person who is now present and settled here; or

I am also reffering to original post by moderator (sushdmehta) about changes in rule on 9th July 2012:

Effect of changes to immigration rules being introduced on 09-Jul-12 and qualifying residence period for settlement

For anyone who applied .. for the very first time .... for leave as a "dependant" (of PBS migrant) .... before 09-Jul-12, then:
1. if you need to switch to FLR(M) and then apply for settlement later, you will remain subject to the current immigration rules and not the new rules becoming effective on 09-Jul-12, and
2. the qualifying period for settlement is 2 years.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... highlight=

I have read lots of success stories but these all are before 9th July 2012.

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewtopic.php?t=95164

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 9f5b95811e

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... 351#598351

http://www.ukresident.com/forums/topic/ ... 1063471515

Any help is greatly appreciated as I am in similar situation. Given the advice I will be able to prepare my case and my wife case.

Regards
MSV

seniors please.

msvayani wrote:seniors please.

???

Yes you will qualify for ILR after you obtained the extension as the spouse, as the old rules will apply to you.

Obie wrote:Yes you will qualify for ILR after you obtained the extension as the spouse, as the old rules will apply to you.

Thanks Obie for your reply but I think you mean other way around as I myself is main applicant. So she will qualify for ILR immediately after FLR (M). There is no other shorter route. i. e. directly SET (M).

Also I have to do Life in the UK test (I am booked for 1 March). and that's only test I have to do.

But which test my wife has to do? Given she will apply first FLR (M) and then SET (M) and specifically if she apply for FLR (M) after October 2013.

Regards

hi when u r applying for ur ilr?when u r applying for ur dependents?




quote="msvayani"]

Obie wrote:Yes you will qualify for ILR after you obtained the extension as the spouse, as the old rules will apply to you.

Thanks Obie for your reply but I think you mean other way around as I myself is main applicant. So she will qualify for ILR immediately after FLR (M). There is no other shorter route. i. e. directly SET (M).

Also I have to do Life in the UK test (I am booked for 1 March). and that's only test I have to do.

But which test my wife has to do? Given she will apply first FLR (M) and then SET (M) and specifically if she apply for FLR (M) after October 2013.

Regards[/quote]