Extending Spouse Visa

[seagul]

I do have a letter from my employer explaining the new pay rise but it's not have my address on it only my name

Having address on it is not mandatory as it can be received in person or via email.

[jamesa380]

Thank you both again!

[jamesa380]

Hi all,

Can I regarding online utility bills? We will be submitting council tax, water bills etc as proof of cohabitation.

These are all paperless and the original is sent to my email and uploaded to my online account with each utility provider.

Is uploading this PDF directly to the document upload site after the application okay?

Kind regards,
James

[geoeng]

Is uploading this PDF directly to the document upload site after the application okay?

I did that when I applied for an extension a few months ago and had no issues, just uploaded the PDF version instead of printing the online copy and then scanning. Did the same with bank statements. As long as it looks the same as a bill that would have been mailed to you, I can't see any reason why they wouldn't accept doing it this way. It seems the Home Office is trying to move towards a more paperless process, their guidance just hasn't caught up with their intentions yet.

[jamesa380]

Thanks to all for your help. Our FLR M was granted yesterday morning.

We received an email from the home office saying this was granted and a new BRP and decision letter will be with you in due course. Does anyone know how long the new BRP takes to come through after having the extension granted?

Thanks
James

[geoeng]

Does anyone know how long the new BRP takes to come through after having the extension granted?

Congratulations. If I recall correctly from what was on the decision letter when I got it, the BRP is usually received a week or two after the decision is made and it is sent by courier. If she is not there when they try to deliver it, they will leave a letter outlining the options for rescheduling the delivery or how to have someone else accept the delivery (can also then chose to have it directed to a work address if you'd like).