FLR-M extension - Any Option to avoid IHS fee increase?

[KVP]

Hi all,

I got the news from this forum that IHS is doubled from 08-Jan-2019. Many thanks for that.

My spouse & child will complete 2.5 years in 24-Mar-2019. Their current visa are valid till June 2019.

To avoid the fee increase I thought of doing one of the following before 08-Jan-2019.

Option 1:
Complete the online application, pay the (Application + current IHS) fees and send the documents "by Post" later after 24-Mar-2019.

Option 2:
Complete the online application, pay the (Application + current IHS + Premium appointment) fees, book same-day premium appointment (or postpone the appointment) to a date fall after 24-Mar-2019.

I understand that the Option B is okay to try but could you let me know if Option A is also possible? I am not sure what would be "application date" in both options above.

In case both are not possible or prone to problems, please let me know.

thank you.

[CR001]

There is no longer a 'premium same day decision' service. In most cases, date of online payment and submission is date of application. Applying too early, you also risk a shortfall for ILR which will require a 3rd extension to cover a couple of months.

On what date did your dependents enter the UK on their settlement visas?

indefinite-leave-to-remain/online-appli ... 70084.html

general-uk-immigration-forum/new-appoin ... 7-400.html

general-uk-immigration-forum/ukvcas-sup ... 5-840.html

[KVP]

Many thanks for prompt reply as always CR001.

They entered UK on 24-Sep-2016.

[CR001]

They should only apply within 28 days before reaching 30 months residence counted from date they entered the UK otherwise you will end up having to do a 3rd application to cover a potential shortfall for ILR.

[KVP]

Understood. Thank you for your reply CR001.

Kind regards,