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FLR(M) First Extension (Online Form)

Post by GOLDI3 » Sat Sep 12, 2020 10:13 am

Hello everybody :D

Was hoping someone could kindly shed some light on a few questions on the online application form.
My wife entered the UK on a spouse/partner visa. The vignette in her passport was valid for 28 days for her to enter UK and then obtain her Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) - which is valid for 2.5 years.

The form asks, "Do you currently have a visa or leave to remain?" - Should I answer yes or not to this? Is this referring to the expired vignette or her BRP? Her BRP states Leave to Enter.

Answering Yes then asks, "What type of residence permit or visa do you have?" & asks for both start and end dates for current visa.

Any advice would be highly appreciated.

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Re: FLR(M) First Extension (Online Form)

Post by CR001 » Sat Sep 12, 2020 10:19 am

The form asks, "Do you currently have a visa or leave to remain?" - Should I answer yes or not to this? Is this referring to the expired vignette or her BRP? Her BRP states Leave to Enter.
It refers to her current visa. You answer yes.
Answering Yes then asks, "What type of residence permit or visa do you have?" & asks for both start and end dates for current visa.
Spouse leave to remain/enter. Start date is the visa vignette start date. Expiry date is the brp card expiry date.
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Re: FLR(M) First Extension (Online Form)

Post by GOLDI3 » Sat Sep 12, 2020 11:12 am

C001 you are a legend, thank you so much.

I was so confused if this question refereed to the BRP or not because there is a later question asking "Do you have a biometric residence permit?".

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FLR(M) Cohabitation

Post by GOLDI3 » Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:33 pm

I have bank account with Barclays and all my statements are online. Was hoping to simply download them as pdf's. Would this be okay?

Also, should I group 2 years correspondence together as a single file, in groups or keep them all separate?

The applicant (my wife) entered UK in Feb 2019 and her BRP expires 14 October 2021 - that's 32 months. When would be the best time to pay and complete the application? Any estmate date would be much appreciated

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Re: FLR(M) Cohabitation

Post by AmazonianX » Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:42 pm

GOLDI3 wrote:
Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:33 pm
I have bank account with Barclays and all my statements are online. Was hoping to simply download them as pdf's. Would this be okay? Yes it will be OK so far it present all details as it would be on postal statements.

Also, should I group 2 years correspondence together as a single file, in groups or keep them all separate? You can do either so far legible and not exceeding the size limit for upload.

The applicant (my wife) entered UK in Feb 2019 and her BRP expires 14 October 2021 - that's 32 months. When would be the best time to pay and complete the application? Any estmate date would be much appreciated
She will be eligible from 28 days before reaching 30 months in UK. Use the link below to calculate the date
https://www.timeanddate.com/date/dateadded.html

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Re: FLR(M) Cohabitation

Post by AmazonianX » Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:46 pm

Try keep all your questions under the same thread as you started with so it is easy to follow.

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Re: FLR(M) Cohabitation

Post by GOLDI3 » Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:51 pm

Thank you for your advice :D

I used the online link, if I add 2.5 years I should apply in August 2021. Is that not to early? or is that a good thing because her BRP expires in October 2021

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Re: FLR(M) Cohabitation

Post by AmazonianX » Sat Sep 12, 2020 5:12 pm

GOLDI3 wrote:
Sat Sep 12, 2020 4:51 pm
Thank you for your advice :D

I used the online link, if I add 2.5 years I should apply in August 2021. Is that not to early? or is that a good thing because her BRP expires in October 2021
If there is no rush or urgency, you can leave it till further date but BEFORE expiry of the BRP in October 2021. So far it all totals enough time for the next stage of ILR.

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Re: FLR(M)

Post by GOLDI3 » Sat Sep 12, 2020 5:44 pm

Thank you so very much for the clarification.

I have noticed on the form it asks " What type of visa, leave to enter or remain or other permission do you have to be in the UK?"

My wife's entry clearance was a vignette in her passport as D - Partner (Standard). I'm conflicted between two options from the list; Should it be Family or Settlement?

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Re: FLR(M)

Post by Korekt » Sat Sep 12, 2020 8:40 pm

GOLDI3 wrote:
Sat Sep 12, 2020 5:44 pm
Thank you so very much for the clarification.

I have noticed on the form it asks " What type of visa, leave to enter or remain or other permission do you have to be in the UK?"

My wife's entry clearance was a vignette in her passport as D - Partner (Standard). I'm conflicted between two options from the list; Should it be Family or Settlement?
You can choose 'Family'.
Either should be ok.
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Re: FLR(M) Cohabitation

Post by GOLDI3 » Sun Sep 13, 2020 5:21 am

Thank you Korekt much appriciated

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Re: FLR(M)

Post by AmazonianX » Sun Sep 13, 2020 6:28 am

GOLDI3 wrote:
Sat Sep 12, 2020 5:44 pm
Thank you so very much for the clarification.

I have noticed on the form it asks " What type of visa, leave to enter or remain or other permission do you have to be in the UK?"

My wife's entry clearance was a vignette in her passport as D - Partner (Standard). I'm conflicted between two options from the list; Should it be Family or Settlement?
This comes up usually as confusion to applicant though as per report on forum, choosing either will lead you to your goal.

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Re: FLR(M) Cohabitation

Post by GOLDI3 » Sun Sep 13, 2020 11:55 am

Thank you again for all your help.

In reference to my first post the form asks "What type of residence permit or visa do you have?"

Her BRP says "Leave to Enter" but passport vignette has "D-Partner (Standard)". How should I answer this or should I simply put Spouse Visa - Leave to Enter.

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Re: FLR(M) Cohabitation

Post by AmazonianX » Sun Sep 13, 2020 11:59 am

GOLDI3 wrote:
Sun Sep 13, 2020 11:55 am
Thank you again for all your help.

In reference to my first post the form asks "What type of residence permit or visa do you have?"

Her BRP says "Leave to Enter" but passport vignette has "D-Partner (Standard)". How should I answer this or should I simply put

Spouse Visa - Leave to Enter

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