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Hi,

I am wondering if anyone has been or has knowledge of receiving ILR before an expiry of a spouse visa in a case of domestic abuse law? I personally feel that even if the law was on their side there is not a possibility of a ILR being applied to the immigration 6 months before an existing spouse visa expires? Does their exist any exception to that case?

Thanks.

The guidance and rules clearly indicate that the mandatory two year temporary residence period is not a requirement with respect to DV applications. That seems obvious as the relationship has clearly broken down, is not subsisting, and therefore can't continue for the required two year period.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/polic ... cviolence/

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/settl ... rmset(dv)/

The applicant gets ILR from the date the settlement application is approved, whether that is six months after their arrival in the UK or shorter or longer.