Help with FLR(M) application deadline after switching from student visa

[ridgem]

Hello ImmigrationBoards,

Thank you in advance for any help.

I am preparing to apply for extend my dependent visa (FLR(M)) but have some unavoidable travel around the expiry date. I am considering using priority service to guarantee having my passport returned.

I switched from a student visa to a Spouse/Partner visa. On my residence permit / biometric card, it lists place and date of issue as UK 07-03-2019, valid until 05-10-2019. Thus it is valid for 2 years and 7 months.

I understand that I can get up to one month (28 days) of remaining visa time added to my extension visa. In order to not be less than 5 years when the extension runs out, I think this means I can APPLY (not get approval) as early as 7 August 2019. Is this correct?

Because I am traveling quite a bit in August and September, I may need to apply as late as possible. What exactly do I have to have done by 5 October 2019? Can I just have submitted my online application and the hardcopies of my required documents by post (including passport) by that date? If not, I will need to use an expedited (priority) service. How much of that process would need to be completed by 5 October? When does the BRP have to be applied for/ received?

Thank you very much.

[seagul]

Why not you travel & return back few days before of 5th October and then apply online. Date of online submission of application will be date of application regardless of when later you get appointment for biometrics

[ridgem]

Thanks for your reply. So, even if I apply and pay online the day before the visa expires that is OK?

[CR001]

Thanks for your reply. So, even if I apply and pay online the day before the visa expires that is OK?

Yes.