Incorrect ILE endorsement for spouse visa

[morleyaxis]

I have a friend who recently applied for a spouse visa from abroad and got given a stamp of ILE in their passport (instead of 2 1/2 yrs limited leave). Is this decision permanent or can it be revoked/amended if discovered? Would it be advisable to contact the Embassy or no bother?

[vinny]

See also ILE granted and withdraw.

Try to get confirmation in writing from the UKVI in the UK directly that the ILE remains valid.

[morleyaxis]

That's brilliant. Thanks so much Vinny for that info. Really useful. It would seem like the Home Office arguably have no power to revoke the ILE but if brought to their attention they will! So maybe best to keep under wraps and not apply for a transfer of conditions into a new passport and keep the old one handy when travelling. Would it be possible for an immigration officer to flag this up when checking passports though? What about possible issues in the future in relation to benefits claims or British Citizenship application?

[morleyaxis]

Sorry did not read your second sentence. Yes it's possible to try to ask UKVI for confirmation in writing that ILE remains valid but as the person in your thread found out, bringing it to their attention could lead to a correction downgrade if they choose to ignore their own guidance. But point taken, this is the only way to be sure.