FLR(M) = limited leave to remain as spouse or unmarried partner of a person present and settled in the UK.

So the 'intent to live together' is very much open for interpretation. It's not something they will assess for FLR(M) - as you say it's kinda hard to prove. However they do assess it for SET(M) when you apply for ILR. At that point it's hard to say really - no-one has yet completed 5 years under th...

Guess the bit in bold is the main obstacle: Under regulation 9 of the 2006 Regulations, the family members of a British national returning to the UK will be treated as if they were the family members of an EEA national under the following conditions: After leaving the United Kingdom, the British nat...

cookies wrote: can't you ask for a reconsideration and for them to take into account your child's best interests as a British citizen?

This ^ but it would help if you could get the reasons for refusal from the solicitor first!

They won't help via e-mail, all you can do is call but they don't tell you much at all

Charging Support Team
Home Office
PO Box 306
Liverpool
L20QN

^ Applies to ILR applications only so should be fine for SET(M)

7th. Date is taken from the postmark at the post office - so the date you post it is the one that counts.

NI as in National Insurance? Not sure what you're asking here....

Will her visa still be valid? Can't see it being an issue if so, and if she's not applying for anything herself at the time.

Those answers have helped Lekore except question 2. 2. Does she need to apply from 11th june (this week) or 27th july (1 month before visa expires)? You mentioned " BETWEEN 13/6/13 + 27/8/13 ", are you sure about this? That means as my wife arrived in the uk on 11th july 2011, she can apply from 28...

Hmm sorry about that, may have confused myself on that last part. P sure the rest is correct though

Wasn't my own, but afaik it's still unresolved too

vinny wrote:Is there any reason for your continued preference for FLR(M) over PBS dependant?

Agree with this, FLR(M) locks her into another 5 years and more strenuous checks and requirements, I'd avoid that personally tbh.

Hi, sorry im not hijacking this post, but just a quick one..you mentioned u got ur ILR in march 13 and ur Mrs is still on Tier 1 dependent.is she still legal?..Have you confirmed this with HO? im abt to apply for my IlR (10yrs long residenscy and currently on Tier1) and i have been told by number o...

Had the same issue before. No-one seems sure if a BRP application is even logged onto the normal databases or not.

FLR(M) was really the correct application based on your circumstances. She did not have a spouse visa so SET(M) wasn't suitable. SET(O) as dependant of PBS migrant wouldn't have worked either as you didn't apply for your ILR under that category but went under 10yr LR - that allows no dependants unfo...

Kinda hard to read your post, but you should be able to apply together provided: you have a valid wp visa your wife has a matching dependant visa you've both been living together in the uk 5yrs+ (with a GOOD amount of documentary proof) both have life in the uk test passes If they have doubts alread...

Hi I need urgent help regarding my wife's visa. She is currently on a spouse visa. The visa expires on 27th august 2013, and she came to the uk on 11th july 2011. She has taken the life in uk test too. If someone could answer the following questions, it would be much appreciataed. 1. As she is on a...