Hi CR001,

It's B1 but the problem is they have amended the valid tests from IELTS to IELTS for UKVI. So last week she took that test just to make sure everything is in order. She took the Trinity College English test (Grade 5) and that is good enough for both ILR and Citizenship.

Thanks
Navod

Hi Guys,

Quick question, My wife used her IELTS General certificate for her spouse extension in October 2010 and it was acceptable and she got her Visas. My question is given the fact that the test centre is still in the list is it still valid? In the test list it says IELTS for UKVI.

THanks
Navod

I am applying for my wife's visa and unfortunately, due to various reasons, my bank account isn't in the greatest health. My income is fine, I get a good stable income, but it will take a while for me to clear my debts. Looking at Appendix FM-SE, it seems I need to supply evidence of income. I have...

Hi all, I would like to know the format of a covering letter I need to write. I've booked an appointment in the next week. 1)What all I need to include in that? 2)would the header would be "Covering letter"?? 3)Please help me with a sample covering letter (from applicant). Your help is greatly appr...

Hi I just spoke to the airline. They said they would not stop us if the Indian immigration clears us for travel. Do you think the Indian immigration should have any problem considering she only has a certificate and not a passport/visa? Regards sorry abcinfo, I am not from India and have 0 experien...

skreddy wrote:Hi,

Can I apply for my wife's PBS dependant visa with my ILR approval letter? I got my ILR approval, but still waiting for BRP, her visa expiring in 2days.

Thanks.

I think so, I mean they have granted your visa and the BRP is the document to prove it. May be a senior member can confirm this.

Thank you for your kind replies. I had an other question, when we do apply for her visa extension will she be granted 2.5 year visa or 3 years? The reason I ask is that we would like to go on holiday but if she is to be given a 2.5 years visa it will cause us problems in the future when it comes to...

Thanks CR001. Can she re-enter the UK if we receive the certificate before travel? Will it be possible basis the naturalisation certificate alone? Maybe we can ask a friend to courier it to us in India if it arrives after we leave.. Regards Yes you can, once naturalised she can enter in to the UK w...

Background: We applied via the Category F route since I am company director of a small business. I more than cover the 18,600 threshold. So we filed a priority service application from Singapore for UK Spouse Settlement Visa. We thought we were accepted because we got the "a decision has been made"...

What CR001 said is correct, she will be on PBS dependent visa until she completes 5 years towards the IRL.I know this because couple of my close friends are on the same boat. She does not need KOL or English tests till ILR. Well if you think about it in long term , PBS dependent is cheap and will b...

Thanks navodwickra. I want to avoid PBS extension because of its fees. Can she switch to FLR(M)? Do you know anyone who has recently switched to FLR(M) from PBS extension? Thanks Thanks a lot for the quick reply. That was my first understanding. But from Home office website, it is mentioned that de...

She can continue to extend as PBS Dependent until she qualifies for ILR. Thanks a lot for the quick reply. That was my first understanding. But from Home office website, it is mentioned that dependent of Settled Person has to apply for the family visa which in my case will be FLR(M). Can you please...

CR001 wrote:A residence card as an EEA Family member is completely different to a FLR(M) spouse visa. They are two separate immigration routes (EU rules/directive & UK immigration)

Thanks CR001, my bad.

CR001 wrote:My BRP as spouse of BC did not say 'British Citizen'. Vignettes are different and have different wording but also only say 'to acc/join spouse' or similar.

Thanks CR001, I think old vignettes might had it.

Flr(M) applications/BRPs do not say 'EEA/British Citizen' as Flr(M) can also be used for a spouse of a person on indefinite leave to remain. What the BRP says, is correct. I am pretty sure I have seen that on few visa vignettes before. Since I am a British citizen I thought they would have put that...

Hi All, I applied for uk spouse visa online yesterday from India and made payment of visa fee as well as immigration health surcharge online as a part of the application. I was supposed to pay for me only. However I selected another option wrongly which was " Joining someone (main applicant) in Uk"...

Hi All,

My wife received her BRP card today and I was hoping it would contain something similar to "Spouse of an EEA/British citizen". Instead it says Spouse/Partner Route. Is this the case now?

Thanks
Navod

for 2.3 it should be

You are making a first application from within the UK but have not previously had leave to
enter/remain as a partner

Thank you so much guys for your help. I am planning to post my application by next Monday. I have all the documents with me (just need to sort them accordingly). Yes, I have already paid the Health Surcharge and have the reference number for it. Phew! quite a lot of paperwork :) Thanks again everyo...

Hi Rahul, Have you applied ILR, my case is similar like you..I have 107 days of absence in my first year in one stretch...not sure what to do? I was on annual leave for a month and then was in other country through my UK employer only...but he is not providing any letter and no money was paid to me...

Hi, I will be applying for my spouse visa extension this month. I have few queries regarding the FLR (M) form. My husband is Brtiish (last year got his naturalisation and british passport). He earns more then 18600 per annum. I also work part time. My question is .. 1. Do I need to give my part tim...

Hello Everybody, My name is Jatinder Singh and new on this forum, I am UK Born and Bred. I have read many posts on here and there are some very helpful people so thought I post. Pleaseeeee Helppppp.....I recently married in India to my wife and we put a spouse visa app on 13 August 2015 from jaland...

Hi All, This forum has helped from my first FLR as a HSMP immigrant through all the way to BS. So I thought I should share my experience with all of you and specially people who are getting ready to extend their spouse visas. The process was painless and easy, I think because of the biometric verifi...

CR001 wrote:

just the certificate?

Plus the require 2 years worth of cohabitation documentary proof.

Thanks CR001, yep I've got those ready. I think I have 8 altogether from 4 sources.

Hi All,

Quick question, do we need both certificate and photos for the Extension FLR(M)? or just the certificate? we have provided tons of photos, cards, phone records, skype etc tec for the entry clearance.

EDIT: We do live together. We have been for more than two years.

thanks
Navod