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Early FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by Tier 4 » Tue Oct 22, 2019 10:16 am

Hi,

Is it possible to get early FLR (FP) visa extension, like 5 /6 months in advance before the visa expires?

Little background is; I am a British citizen and have British children, my wife is on FLR (FP) visa for 10 years route to settlement. This will be her 3rd FLR (FP) visa.

She need a year to cover her 10 years stay in UK so getting extension now or later will make no difference.

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Re: Early FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by Tier 4 » Tue Oct 22, 2019 6:12 pm

Anyone?
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Re: Early FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by seagul » Tue Oct 22, 2019 6:36 pm

Before planning for ILR under 10 years of route you have to be known that whether her long residence is still maintained which could have only possible if she kept renewing her visas in timely and also kept meeting the relevant conditions of all previously granted visas while never be absent from UK for more than 180 days. Usually the visa fees increases almost every year from April which is too far and also Brexit wont have any affect on UK immigration system, therefore, renewing flrfp very close to its expiry will be more wise.
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Re: Early FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by Tier 4 » Tue Oct 22, 2019 6:59 pm

Well, can someone please answer my query?
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Re: Early FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by geoeng » Thu Oct 24, 2019 8:01 am

There's nothing prohibiting you from applying early there just generally isn't a good reason to do so.
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Re: Early FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by Tier 4 » Mon May 04, 2020 2:15 am

Hi everyone,

Sorry asking same question again.

Can my wife apply early FLR FP visa extension 4 / 5 months before her current visa will expire?

We only need a year to cover her long residence 10 years in UK . Therefore applying extension now or later on will make no difference at all.
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Re: Early FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by seagul » Mon May 04, 2020 4:38 am

Tier 4 wrote:
Mon May 04, 2020 2:15 am
Hi everyone,

Sorry asking same question again.

Can my wife apply early FLR FP visa extension 4 / 5 months before her current visa will expire?

We only need a year to cover her long residence 10 years in UK . Therefore applying extension now or later on will make no difference at all.
Yes it is possible same as previously advised.
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Re: FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by Tier 4 » Thu May 21, 2020 3:38 pm

Pardon my Ignorance!

I am not familiar with this new online application system, especially how we will submit documents online for my wife 3rd FLR FP visa extension.

Most of our bills and bank statements (joint name / separate) are paperless. So do I have to print and attest them by banks etc and then scan and upload them back during visa application? Or UKVCAS / HomeOffice will accept these paperless documents without anything, as it is? If so what format is required like PDF, JPEG etc ?

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Re: FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by seagul » Thu May 21, 2020 3:49 pm

Tier 4 wrote:
Thu May 21, 2020 3:38 pm
? If so what format is required like PDF, JPEG etc ?

Many thanks
These formats are acceptable ones and all documents can be uploaded without printing provided sized up till 6 MB.
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Re: FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by Tier 4 » Fri May 22, 2020 12:03 am

seagul wrote:
Thu May 21, 2020 3:49 pm

These formats are acceptable ones and all documents can be uploaded without printing provided sized up till 6 MB.
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Re: Early FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by Tier 4 » Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:36 am

Hi Experts,

My wife FLR FP visa extension is due in Oct 2020

Though English test is not required for this extension, however there is section in the application form which asks about it and her ILR (LR) due in the mid of next year too. Therefore we decide to take English language test B1 to meet extension + ILR + Naturalisation.

So is it ok taking B1 now instead of A1,A2 (B1 is higher than A1, A2). As B1 is not required at this stage.

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Re: Early FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by AmazonianX » Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:00 am

Tier 4 wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:36 am
Hi Experts,

My wife FLR FP visa extension is due in Oct 2020

Though English test is not required for this extension, however there is section in the application form which asks about it and her ILR (LR) due in the mid of next year too. Therefore we decide to take English language test B1 to meet extension + ILR + Naturalisation.

So is it ok taking B1 now instead of A1,A2 (B1 is higher than A1, A2). As B1 is not required at this stage.

Many thanks
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If you decide to yes the B1 will satisfy a part of requirements for ILR down the line. Do note that there is also LIUK test requirement for ILR.

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Re: Early FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by seagul » Mon Jul 13, 2020 1:24 pm

Tier 4 wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:36 am
Therefore we decide to take English language test B1 to meet extension + ILR + Naturalisation.

So is it ok taking B1 now instead of A1,A2 (B1 is higher than A1, A2). As B1 is not required at this stage.

Many thanks
Kind Regards
That test might not be accepted then due to being expired and wasn't used previously in the grant of leave because it actually isn't needed.
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Re: Early FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by AmazonianX » Mon Jul 13, 2020 1:47 pm

seagul wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2020 1:24 pm
Tier 4 wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:36 am
Therefore we decide to take English language test B1 to meet extension + ILR + Naturalisation.

So is it ok taking B1 now instead of A1,A2 (B1 is higher than A1, A2). As B1 is not required at this stage.

Many thanks
Kind Regards
That test might not be accepted then due to being expired and wasn't used previously in the grant of leave because it actually isn't needed.
OP indicated that spouse due for ILR mid next year, test has validity of 2years.

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Re: Early FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by seagul » Mon Jul 13, 2020 1:58 pm

AmazonianX wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2020 1:47 pm
seagul wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2020 1:24 pm
Tier 4 wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:36 am
Therefore we decide to take English language test B1 to meet extension + ILR + Naturalisation.

So is it ok taking B1 now instead of A1,A2 (B1 is higher than A1, A2). As B1 is not required at this stage.

Many thanks
Kind Regards
That test might not be accepted then due to being expired and wasn't used previously in the grant of leave because it actually isn't needed.
OP indicated that spouse due for ILR mid next year, test has validity of 2years.
Tier 4 wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:36 am
Hi Experts,

My wife FLR FP visa extension is due in Oct 2020

Also if 10 years based ILR then the test would only be accepted if the centre and type of test will be on list on the date of application means paragraph 32d won't be came into played
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Re: Early FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by Tier 4 » Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:21 pm

Sorry bit confuse or perhaps making you guys confuse.

I have booked her test ESOL B1 test , 10 Aug 2020
Her ILR is due in July 2021
This test has 2 years validity , means 09 Aug 2022
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Re: Early FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by Tier 4 » Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:52 pm

And of course I have booked the test which is in the list of approved test centres in the UK from 19 June 2020
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Re: Early FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by seagul » Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:55 pm

Tier 4 wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:21 pm
Sorry bit confuse or perhaps making you guys confuse.

I have booked her test ESOL B1 test , 10 Aug 2020
Her ILR is due in July 2021
This test has 2 years validity , means 09 Aug 2022
Ostensibly the test will be valid for 2 years but because it won't be needed presently, thus need to be on the list which will be effective on the day of ILR application (July 2021)
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Re: Early FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by Tier 4 » Mon Jul 13, 2020 6:11 pm

seagul wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:55 pm
Tier 4 wrote:
Mon Jul 13, 2020 4:21 pm
Sorry bit confuse or perhaps making you guys confuse.

I have booked her test ESOL B1 test , 10 Aug 2020
Her ILR is due in July 2021
This test has 2 years validity , means 09 Aug 2022
Ostensibly the test will be valid for 2 years but because it won't be needed presently, thus need to be on the list which will be effective on the day of ILR application (July 2021)
Yes got your point, but too late already booked the test for 10 Aug. And hoping it will be on the list otherwise ll do it again. :cry:
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Re: Early FLR (FP) visa extension

Post by Korekt » Mon Jul 13, 2020 11:51 pm

It will be fine.
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