FLR(M) Spouse Visa Documents Question

When I first applied for LFR this board helped me immensely, and now my visa expires in less than 2 months and I'm looking at extending it. When I was on the board previously however everyone was saying to apply when you have 1 month remaining on your visa, but I was reading on the gov.uk the following:

You can extend or switch at any time before your current permission to stay in the UK expires.

You must live in the UK for a certain amount of time before you’re eligible for settlement (‘indefinite leave to remain’) - check how much time you need before you extend your visa.

If you’re extending to stay with the same family member, you’ll only get up to 28 days left on your current stay added to your new visa.

It's the last line that concerns me, because apparently the processing time is 8 weeks? So, did they change the process so that now you can apply whenever, or am I misunderstanding this? It sounds like "extending" might simply mean going to ILR, which I'm not trying to do, I'm just trying to apply for my second LFR. I can't afford to apply at the wrong time as the fees are outrageous, and any assistance with understanding this would be greating appreciated.

You can apply to extend within 28 days of reaching 30 months residence, counted from the date you entered the UK on a spouse visa or the date visa was issued if you switched within the UK.

Nothing has changed regarding this.

Thank you for the clarification. Think the wording just threw me off.

AmazingSully wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:49 am

If you’re extending to stay with the same family member, you’ll only get up to 28 days left on your current stay added to your new visa.

What it is saying that even you will still have the surplus remaining days on old leave when you will get the decision of new application then caseworker might add an extra 28 days. For example if someone applies extension 28 days before completing 30 months and obtain extension in few days then might be benefited with extra 28 days + 30 months (normal visa duration).

Hello all,

My application is coming up and I'm trying to get all of my documents together. I am gathering all of my pay slips and bank statements, as well as the document from my employer that confirms my salary meets the income threshold, but if I'm not mistaken these documents have to be within a 30 day limit is that right? For instance the letter from my employer needs to have been generated no more than 30 days prior, and my statements/paystubs must be so the latest is within 30 days.

Is that 30 days from the date of filling out the application online, or 30 days from the date of the appointment? Obviously I won't know when the appointment date is until I make the application which I will be doing on the 26th of this month, so I was wondering how to proceed. Thanks.

Your most recent payslip and bank statement and employer letter cannot be old than 28 days on the date of application online.

Your biometric appointment date is irrelevant. Ukcvas Centres are also all closed at present

Okay, thank you for the response, and seriously all of your work. You're a beast on this forum.

With regards to the centres being closed, I've already applied for an extension of my Visa until the 31st of May. Do you know if I'm able to still file the application on the 26th like I planned, but be unable to attend the appointment until slots open, or if I need to wait until they are open again before applying?

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

Within 28 days I.e. prior to when generated and when you submit your application.
Appointment day coming after submission.

CR001 wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 15, 2020 11:07 am

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

Ah yes, I just meant, with the centres closed right now, should I still fill out the application online on the 26th, or should I wait for them to open again?

Yes, you need to apply. When the centres reopen, you then simply book your biometric appointment.

Okay thanks again.