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FLR M Extension absences

Post by KASHIF830 » Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:31 am

Hi Senior Members

Could you please tell me if anyone wants to extend FLR M for 2.5 years again so how many absences are allowed out side UK. 1st FLR M was issued in January 2015 for 2.5 years. 2nd one is due July 2017.

Is any rule applied that No more 90 days in last 12 months for this category?

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Re: FLR M Extension absences

Post by CR001 » Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:40 am

KASHIF830 wrote:Is any rule applied that No more 90 days in last 12 months for this category?
No, there is no such rule. However, absences should be limited and for good reason, i.e. spouse should not be living abroad and only visiting the UK.
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Re: FLR M Extension absences

Post by Casa » Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:46 am

Be aware that for the next FLR(M) extension in July, A2 level English will be required (from 01/05/17).

Also your wife will have to pay the NHS surcharge of £500 in addition to the visa fee.
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Re: FLR M Extension absences

Post by KASHIF830 » Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:48 am

CR001 wrote:
KASHIF830 wrote:Is any rule applied that No more 90 days in last 12 months for this category?
No, there is no such rule. However, absences should be limited and for good reason, i.e. spouse should not be living abroad and only visiting the UK.

Thanks for replying quickly

One of my Cousins will be out of UK for 94 days in last 12 months and it will be whole days out in 2.5 years.

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Re: FLR M Extension absences

Post by KASHIF830 » Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:55 am

Casa wrote:Be aware that for the next FLR(M) extension in July, A2 level English will be required (from 01/05/17).

Also your wife will have to pay the NHS surcharge of £500 in addition to the visa fee.
Thanks a lot Casa

It is not for my wife. She is my cousin.

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Re: FLR M Extension absences

Post by CR001 » Mon Nov 14, 2016 9:22 am

Absence should not be an issue. Make sure they have proof of communication and subsisting marriage.
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Re: FLR M Extension absences

Post by KASHIF830 » Mon Nov 14, 2016 9:56 am

CR001 wrote:Absence should not be an issue. Make sure they have proof of communication and subsisting marriage.

Thanks

And about English language requirement she submitted B1 at her 1st FLR M in January 2015 . Does she need again or not ?

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Re: FLR M Extension absences

Post by CR001 » Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:04 am

She needs to meet ALL the same requirements for FLR(M) extension as she did originally.
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Re: FLR M Extension absences

Post by KASHIF830 » Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:10 am

CR001 wrote:She needs to meet ALL the same requirements for FLR(M) extension as she did originally.
Thanks

I meant to say that She needs to summit new evidence for English language means A2 which is new requirements from January 2017.

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Re: FLR M Extension absences

Post by CR001 » Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:13 am

A2 is required from May 2017. B1 is higher than A2 as far as I am aware.
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Re: FLR M Extension absences

Post by KASHIF830 » Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:22 am

CR001 wrote:A2 is required from May 2017. B1 is higher than A2 as far as I am aware.
Thanks CR001 for your help

God bless you all the time.

Muhammad

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