FLR Application processing times

[ashleighhh]

Hi all,

I've been a silent reader on this site for a few weeks now and I could really use some advice. I am an Australian who originally came to the UK on a Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visa. My partner has dual citizenship, Austrlian/British. I applied for FLR (O) and provided all documents needed. My time line is

Submitted docs - 08th March
Received biometric letter - 11th March
Submitted biometrics - 15th March

It is well over the 8 week period now and I have called at least 3 times a week in the last 3 weeks to see what I can do to get more information, however, all I have been told is 'nothing can be done, you just have to wait'. I can understand that there are a lot of cases Home Office are dealing with and I would not be so concerned, if it wasn't for our current tenancy ending in two weeks time. We obviously can not sign a new lease, nor do we know if we should without receiving our passports and visa to know that I can stay in the UK.

My previous visa expired on the 16th May and I was advised I was fine to stay in the UK until a decision was made, however, I have not received any letter or notification stating that there is a delay or when we can expect our documents back. I have run out of options, calling and writing does not seem to be getting me anywhere. Has anyone else been in this situation? Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks!

[Casa]

I'm sorry to say that you've applied for the wrong category of visa. If you were switching to Further Leave to Remain as a partner, you should have submitted a FLR(M) visa application.

I've moved your post to the Immigration for family members section of the forum.

[CR001]

Agree with Casa. You should have applied on FLR(M) and you could have applied in person for a same day decision.

p.s. you don't have to sign a new tenancy, it not a legal requirement to sign a new one each time. A lot of tenancies just roll over onto Periodic shorthold tenancy, i.e. month to month.