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I came to the UK to study under a government scholarship. I signed a contract that I will return to my country after finishing my degree and work there for twice the number of years I enjoyed the scholarship. I intended to do exactly that until I fell inlove and married my husband who is a British citizen.

I'm currently on a FLRM visa and I am applying for ILR next year. My passport has expired and my government's embassy in the UK has declined to renew it because of the breach of the scholarship contract. I cannot afford to pay them now as I have only started working.

I have been advised that my FLRM visa is still valid without a valid passport. However, I'm worried about my ILR application next year. Can I still apply without a valid passport? Would the breach of contract in any way affect the UKBA's decision?

I would be grateful for any advice.

You should be okay. It may be helpful if you can supply your Embassy's written confirmation that they have not renewed your expired passport.

vinny, thanks very much for the advice.