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Thread: Spouse Visa extension
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6th August 2014 #1
Spouse Visa extension
Hi everybody,
My first 2 1/2 year visa will expire on 12/6/2015, but my 2 1/2 years in the country finishes in 12/4/15. I'm just wondering when should I apply for my extension?
ThanksRHAI ' CHARD o23
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6th August 2014 #2
Anytime between 28 days before of 12/4/15 to 12/6/2015.
-=rayna.keith=-
...When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible...
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6th August 2014 #3
My mistake, my 2 1/2 will end on 12/3/15
So I can't go the Philippines in March for a holidayRHAI ' CHARD o23
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7th August 2014 #4
Also confused on this one Rayna, I was led to believe you have to apply no earlier then 28 days before the actual 30 months in the UK.
So my wife Jamie arrived in the UK 15/12/2012 so her visa extension can be done no earlier than 18/05/2015 ie: her 30 months anniversary would be on 15/06/2015.
Also her visa shown expiry as 03/09/2015 so can it be done as late as this or is the above the correct way......
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7th August 2014 #5
I was led to believe you have to apply based on the expiry date shown on your visa not the date you actually entered the UK?
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7th August 2014 #6
In fact I was just reading over the guidance notes and it doesn't say exactly when, all it says in various places on the government website is...
'5. When to apply
You and any children under 18 applying with you should apply before the end of your/their permitted stay in the UK.'
Once you apply your current visa will remain in force until they make their decision on your new application
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7th August 2014 #7
Mark, your wife can apply for an extension as long as it hasn't reached the expiration date of the current visa. The earliest she can apply is 28 days before her 30th month here in the UK. From that date till before the actual expiration date, your wife can apply for the extension visa. But of course, it's wiser to apply as early as you can to avoid further hassles.
A lot is actually confused about this 28 days before thing. It doesn't mean that it's the only time they can apply for a visa. It's just getting the date when they can actually start applying. And as long as the current visa hasn't reached its expiry date yet, it's fine to apply and used those valid dates in case there are more docs needed to get.-=rayna.keith=-
...When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible...
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7th August 2014 #8
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7th August 2014 #9
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7th August 2014 #10
Abigail, please read this:
10.4. Granting leave to remain as a partner
Where an applicant is applying to join or extend their leave under the 5-year partner route to settlement in the UK and they meet the requirements of R-LTRP.1.1.(a) to (c), the applicant will be granted leave to remain as a partner under D-LTRP.1.1. for 30 months on a 5-year route to settlement, subject to a condition of no recourse to public funds.
If an applicant granted leave to remain as a partner is receiving their first grant of limited leave on the 5-year route (rather than their second grant following an earlier grant of entry clearance as a partner under Appendix FM), the applicant should be advised they will need to make an application for further leave to remain as a partner of 30 months. They should make their application no more than 28 days before their leave is due to expire. They may be eligible to apply for settlement after completing 60 months (5 years) with leave to remain as a partner.
*** Page 39 of
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...e_guidance.pdf
Now, the case is a bit different if the partner arrives to the UK with a fiance(e) visa. After getting married, he/she needs to apply for FLR(M) or Further Leave to Remain and it will have 30 months validity. For the extension of that (another 30 months), eligibility of applying the 2nd FLR(M) is 28 days before the expiry date of the current FLR(M).-=rayna.keith=-
...When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible...
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7th August 2014 #11
Thanks Rayna, clarification appreciated...
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11th August 2014 #12
Thanks Rayna.. do I need to take IELTS?
RHAI ' CHARD o23
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11th August 2014 #13-=rayna.keith=-
...When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible...
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23rd September 2014 #14
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23rd September 2014 #15
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24th September 2014 #16
Thanks Rayna.
Always look on the bright side of life
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8th January 2015 #17
Glad I found this helpful thread. Been here in UK since July 2013. We used a solicitor from here and he advised us to renew my visa at least 3 months prior to the 33rd month or expiration date.
I think, though, once you have your visa renewed prior to its expiration date, you can still have your holidays in March.
How did your application go Rhaichard?
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13th January 2015 #18
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13th January 2015 #19
Does anyone know how I can book for English Exam on ESOL or IELTS?
ThanksRHAI ' CHARD o23
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13th January 2015 #20
Check the links of the test providers on this approved list. Then go thru from there.
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...ember_2014.pdf-=rayna.keith=-
...When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible...
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