Thianks everyone. You are correct, I called the UKBA just to check and that is the case, I cannot apply for SET(O) as I am not in that category anymore, I must complete 2 years and then apply for SET(M).

My partner is British and we will most likley be married in a couple of years.

My situation is a little unusual but not uncommon I guess. Currently I am on a FLR(M) visa, granted in Jan 2012. I have almost been in the UK since 2005 on various visas. MY question is can I apply for SET(M?) now, even though I have just received the FLR(M) visa? I have been reading conflicting inf...

Date Applied/Docs sent: 06/12/11 Date Received Ack. Letter: 09/12/11 Date Biometrics letter arrived: 22/12/2011 Date Biometrics Done (post office): 22/12/2011 Date Biometrics Issued: 19/01/2012 Date Biometric Card Received from HO: 23/01/2012 Date Passport/Docs received from HO: not yet Visa Type : ...

FYI If anyone comes across this with the same problem. I called UKBA and they said 1.) Don't use the online form. Print the paper one as the online one will not work in this situation 2.) Answer NO to Section 7.1 and 7.2 and write 'Unmarried Partners' in the field for "Please state the date & place ...

Hello (sorry if this is not in the correct format/style), I am attempting to apply for a UMP Visa under FLR(M). Using the online form. I am stuck on part 5 . http://i.imgur.com/LSsEE.jpg You have indicated that you did not get an entry clearance as a spouse, civil partner, unmarried or same sex part...