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by geoeng » Wed Sep 25, 2019 9:29 am
There is no shorter extension you could apply for or a longer spouse visa, though you could apply for another 2.5 year period of FLR(M) rather than ILR as there is no rule stating you must apply for ILR after 5 years.
Out of curiosity, where did the 3 years from receipt of the non-custodial sentence come from? The immigration rules in Appendix FM states the following:
"S-ILR.1.1. The applicant will be refused indefinite leave to remain on grounds of suitability if any of paragraphs S-ILR.1.2. to 1.10. apply.
S-ILR.1.6. The applicant has, within the 24 months prior to the date on which the application is decided, been convicted of or admitted an offence for which they received a non-custodial sentence or other out of court disposal that is recorded on their criminal record"
I'm just a guy on the Internet who immigrated to the UK. My opinions are based on my experience and interpretation of the immigration rules and should not be considered legal or immigration advice; your mileage may vary.