Spouse Visa (Family Route) - first extension

[hm7]

Hi,

I have applied for my first extension as a Spouse of a British national for FLR (Family Route) before the current Leave to Enter expiry, however, I can't find an appointment with UKVCAS (Spora Steria) to provide my Biometrics and documents before the current Leave to Enter expiry date. So my question - is it okay to stay without any break in legal residence in this situation?

My application details and timelines:

• Application time: Spouse (Family Route)

• Leave to Enter expiry date: 18/06/2021

• First extension (FLR) application submission and fee paid date: 26/05/2021

• UKVCAS (Spora Steria) biometrics appointment date: 25/06/2021

Is this okay if my UKVCAS appointment is after my current Leave to Enter expiry date and my application won't be completed for a decision by the time my current leave to enter is expiring (on 18/06/2021)?

Please guide. Thanks in advance.

[CR001]

It's fine for your appointment to be after visa expiry date.

The date of application is the date your submit and pay online and not the biometric appointment date.

[hm7]

ok, thanks a lot for your reply, CR001