Applying for FLR(M)

[rigstud]

Hi All,

Firstly, I would like to thank all who have contributed and shared their personal advice on this forum. I have found this perticular forum very helpful.

I am hoping you can now advice me on a query I have.

My wife and I have recently married in the UK. As I am a Pakistani national and come under UK immigration law I had to aquire a "Marriage Visa"prior to getting married. My wife is a British Citizen. I am currently a resident and working in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

My question is;
If I am granted further leave to remain in the UK (using form FLR(M)) will I still be able to keep my employment visa enabling me to continue with my work in Dubai

Your advice with regards to my query will be much appreciated.

[vinny]

It depends on what type of marriage visa you have.

You may switch to FLR(M) (285) from a Fiancé(e) visa, but not from a Special Visitor: Marriage/Civil partnership visit (not settlement) visa.

See also Time spent outside the United Kingdom.

[rigstud]

Vinny, thanks for your reply,

Though I am still confused about all this.

So where do I need to go from here and what type of visa do I need to apply for? Is it the settlement form I need to apply for or?

Also, my job requires me to travel every 35 days. As I work as an offshore worker I work a 35 day on & 35 days off schedule. During my 35 days off I would prefer to spend my off time with my wife in the UK as a resident.

Is there anyway I can do this?

[vinny]

It depends on what type of marriage visa you have.

To determine the type of marriage visa, need to know the following:

Which application form did you use when applying for the marriage visa?
What is your visa endorsement?
How much did you pay for it?

[rigstud]

The application form used for the "Marriage Visa" was VAF 1F

The endorsement is coded letter 'C'

The fee paid was 67 Sterling

I appreciate your help and advice with all of this.