In January 2017 I was granted through the FLR FP Ten Year Partner route, when I reapplied to extend (which I did through the FLR FP form) Home office granted me a Five Year Partner route in July 2019 which I'm wondering if it was because our financial circumstances had improved? The letter states that I met the requirements of paragraphs R-LTRP.1.1 on (a), (b) and (c) of the rules. My current visa expires on the 4th of February 2022.
My first question is: When I apply to extend do I apply through FLR (M) which I think is most appropriate to apply for which is what I was granted and at the end of that expiry would complete the 5 Years on that route. Or do I apply through FLR (FP) as my first ever application went through?
A few more questions:
Is it still 28 days you can apply prior to expiry allowing me to apply on 5th of January 2022?
How many bills are in joint names are required? My husband and I currently have our tenancy agreement, council tax bill, gas & electricity and internet bill in joint names. Will these be enough in addition to my wage slips? I know it's recommended to spread them out every 3-4 months for the entire duration from when my last visa was approved.
For my last two applications I also provided supporting letters from friends and colleagues, would they still be beneficial to my last extension on this route?
Immigration Health Surcharge - I recently received part of a refund from the fee I paid because I've been employed with the NHS full time since March of 2020. Will I still continue to be exempt from paying as long as my employment with the NHS continues? (Want to make sure I have enough in the bank to pay what's due! As I'm already starting to save for Indefinite Leave to Remain.)
Those are all the questions I can think of at this moment, I hope you guys don't mind. I just remember my last application taking me 11 hours to complete from gathering everything, supporting statement, scanning & uploading. I want to try and be as prepared as possible without all the stress. I was an absolute mess last time as it was my first time submitting an application without a solicitor!
